The sun was shining warmly.
Lu Fan sat on the rock, stroking the old wolf's head, already planning how to help the old wolf recover faster and further enhance their tacit understanding.
He knew all too well that turning this former wolf king into a reliable ally would not be an easy task.
"Old man, you'd better get better soon. We still have a lot to do together in the future," Lu Fan whispered to the old wolf.
The old wolf seemed to understand, letting out a low growl as if in response.
The primary task now is to help Old Wolf recover from his injuries as quickly as possible.
Lu Fan decided to go into the wild to find some more herbs.
He tied the old wolf to the shelter with a rope, and the old wolf cooperated by lying there quietly.
He picked up his homemade simple basket and also took Big Horn with him, as he was worried about leaving Big Horn alone with the old wolf in the shelter.
"Big Horn, let's go find some good stuff for Old Wolf."
Big Horn wagged its tail happily and followed behind Lu Fan.
The moment he stepped into the wilderness, Lu Fan seemed like a different person; his eyes became sharp and focused, not missing a single corner.
[Houttuynia cordata found in the grass ahead]
A hint of surprise flashed in Lu Fan's eyes as he carefully searched through the grass.
Sure enough, he discovered the houttuynia cordata.
Its rhizomes are buried in the soil, and its leaves are heart-shaped and purple.
In the Yunnan, Guizhou and Sichuan regions, houttuynia cordata is also called zhe'ergen. Because of its peculiar taste, many people dare not try it easily.
“Houttuynia cordata, yes, that’s it. It will definitely help the old wolf’s wound.” As he spoke, he skillfully pulled up the houttuynia cordata by the roots and put it into his basket.
Big Horn watched curiously from the side, occasionally sniffing the herbs, as if he wanted to join in.
"Big Horn, don't touch it carelessly. This is for treating Old Wolf's injuries," Lu Fan reminded Big Horn with a smile.
[Wilderness Survival Announcement]
Chinese contestant Lu Fan triggers a 10,000-fold return.
Houttuynia cordata*
Live broadcast room.
"Houttuynia cordata, oh my god, this is the thing I fear the most."
"This wave of large-scale developments in the Yunnan, Guizhou, and Sichuan regions."
"I love eating houttuynia cordata the most, and I can't do it without it at every meal."
"Just now, the great god Lu Fan said that houttuynia cordata is used to treat injuries, but isn't it a vegetable?"
Upon seeing this comment, Wang Tao couldn't help but look at Zhao Hangjun: "How does houttuynia cordata treat injuries? Teacher Zhao, could you tell us?"
Zhao Hangjun chuckled and said, "Houttuynia cordata generally grows in damp places or near water."
Its main components are volatile oils and flavonoids. It has the effects of clearing heat and detoxifying, reducing swelling and draining pus.
When a wound becomes infected and suppurates, applying houttuynia cordata externally can help clear the pus, reduce bacterial growth, and promote new tissue growth.
After searching for a while, Lu Fan had already made a good harvest, his basket filled with various herbs.
"Alright, this should be enough for Old Wolf for a while."
On the way back, we passed by that bamboo forest.
"Hey, I've got an idea!" Lu Fan's eyes lit up, and he walked towards the bamboo forest.
Upon arriving at the bamboo forest, Lu Fan selected a bamboo stalk of suitable thickness and chopped it down with an axe.
He planned to make a bamboo ball to train the old wolf and enhance their interaction and understanding.
He skillfully shaved the bamboo into small sections, then used vines to tightly wrap and fix these sections, and a rough but sturdy bamboo ball was formed.
With a wealth of knowledge and experience, Lu Fan returned to the shelter.
The old wolf was lying at the door. When it saw Lu Fan return from afar, it immediately stood up and wagged its tail to greet him.
"Old man, look what I brought you." Lu Fan put the herbs aside and picked up the bamboo ball, waving it in front of the old wolf.
The old wolf's eyes were immediately drawn to the rolling thing, and it stared at it curiously.
"Come on, try this." Lu Fan threw the bamboo ball out forcefully, and the bamboo ball rolled on the grass.
The wolf paused for a moment, then instinctively chased after it and snatched the bamboo ball in its mouth.
"Well done!" Lu Fan clapped excitedly; this was a good start.
The old wolf ran back with the bamboo ball in its mouth, placed it at Lu Fan's feet, and looked at him expectantly, as if waiting for him to throw it again.
Lu Fan patted the old wolf's head and threw the bamboo ball again, this time deliberately throwing it even further.
The old wolf took off running, and although it dared not put its injured leg on the ground, its speed surprised even Lu Fan.
And so, the man and the wolf began playing a game of chasing a bamboo ball in the open space in front of the shelter.
Big Horn watched from the side, occasionally letting out a few cries, as if cheering them on.
Every time the old wolf successfully retrieved the bamboo ball, Lu Fan would praise it and reward it with a small piece of jerky.
Old Wolf's enthusiasm grew, and he became more and more cooperative with Lu Fan's instructions.
After playing for a while, Lu Fan decided to increase the difficulty. He hid the bamboo ball behind his back and then asked the old wolf to find it.
The old wolf circled around Lu Fan a few times, sniffing the air, trying to find the scent of the bamboo ball.
After a while, it seemed to sense something, suddenly circled behind Lu Fan, and snatched the bamboo ball in its mouth.
"Haha, your nose is really sharp!" Lu Fan couldn't help but burst into laughter.
During a break from training, Lu Fan began processing the herbs.
He washed and chopped the herbs, then mashed them into a paste with a stone and applied it to the old wolf's wound.
"Bear with it, this medicine hurts a bit, but it's good for your injury." The old wolf obediently lay on the ground, letting Lu Fan do as he pleased.
It only occasionally trembles slightly due to pain.
Wolves have an incredibly powerful healing ability; otherwise, Wolverine wouldn't have been portrayed as an immortal warrior.
I believe it won't be long before Old Wolf's leg fully recovers.
Lu Fan had a sudden inspiration and decided to let Old Wolf and Big Horn also develop a relationship.
He called Big Horn to his side, then took a bamboo ball and had the old wolf and Big Horn chase together.
At first, Big Horn was a little scared and dared not approach the old wolf.
But with Lu Fan's encouragement, it gradually lowered its guard and chased the bamboo ball with the old wolf.
Watching the old wolf and Big Horn running happily on the grass, Lu Fan felt a great sense of accomplishment.
“Now that’s what a family should be like,” he said with a smile.
In the live stream, viewers witnessed the amazing interaction between the human and the two beasts, with comments scrolling like snowflakes.
"Lu Fan is amazing! He not only tamed the wolf, but also trained it to be so obedient."
"This bamboo ball training method is so much fun! Old Wolf and Big Horn are having a blast."
"This person is a genius; he can think of so many ways to get along with animals."
Zhao Hangjun explained to the audience, "Through this game-like training, Lu Fan not only enhanced his understanding with the wolf, but also exercised the wolf's body, which helped it recover from its injuries."
Moreover, allowing wolves and deer to interact can alleviate their natural hostility and create a harmonious environment for coexistence.
This is extremely important for wilderness survival.
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