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Forest Ranger, starting from Picking Up a Lynx Girl-Chapter 256: The Frustrated Wolves Flee in Disarray
"What's the problem with that wolf? Did they kill it?"
"Not necessarily; there could be an issue with the wolf's identity."
Cai Rang's gaze became momentarily confused, a bit slow to respond.
He thought for a moment, then ventured, "Are you saying the wolf killed by the Big Brown Bear was the Wolf King?"
"No, if it had been the Wolf King, the pack would have quickly dispersed and chosen a new Wolf King. But this pack seemed very organized all along. I suspect they accidentally let the Wolf Queen die at the hands of the Big Brown Bear, and it's possible she was a pregnant Wolf Queen."
Cai Rang's mouth hung open for a long while before he cursed using a local profanity.
"No way, we need to get the stationmaster to clarify this; it's too damn messed up."
"Your asking won't help; they are engaged in a geological water source survey and are not familiar with animals. Moreover, a non-reproductive female wolf, even if pregnant, wouldn't show obvious signs."
A round belly isn't evidence of pregnancy—take that internet-famous wolf, for example; with such a round belly, could you say it was pregnant? It was just too fat.
Cai Rang and Chen Ying fell silent for a good while.
Cai Rang slapped the steering wheel, "So, what do we do now? Can we still bring back that wolf's soul for questioning?"
What nonsense are you talking? We should believe in science!
"I'll go check things out. Stay in the car, ready to back me up at any time."
Chen Ying got out of the car, walked a few steps forward, and Er Sha came over to rub against his calf.
"Two-legged Beast, what are you doing?"
"Er Sha, no, Er Niu, how did you know that wolf was a pregnant mother wolf?"
"I heard it from a group of rabbits."
Er Sha smacked his lips; rabbit meat was really delicious, it was just a bit regrettable not to have finished listening to the gossip.
Rabbits? Well, considering how the grassland mice and rabbits were nearly overrunning the place, there were a lot of them, and gossip spread quickly.
Humans might not be able to distinguish whether an animal was male or female, but animals can tell at a glance.
In just a few words, Chen Ying was approaching the Lynx.
Er Sha hesitated and then hid behind Chen Ying, cautiously walking until he was five meters away before stopping.
This distance was suitable for escaping.
The nearby Snow Leopard, which was quite large, glanced at Er Sha, seemingly frowning.
The Lynx also glanced at Er Sha but kept his attention on the Snow Leopard beside him.
He had come to help Chen Ying, but only realized when he arrived that there was another leopard here.
Unsure if this big fellow was Chen Ying's ally brought for help, Sister Lynx also chose a position where she could attack or retreat and stopped.
Chen Ying didn't pay too much attention to the Snow Leopard; its mood seemed very stable, not like one eager for combat.
"Do you know why that pack of wolves chased all the way here?"
Sister Lynx blinked in confusion, "Why should I know what they're here for? As long as they don't steal my food, that's okay. If they try to steal, a fight will do."
Sister, you're not a lynx, you're a Yong Tiger!
Chen Ying relayed the gossip Er Sha heard to Sister Lynx, who lightly snorted.
"So the two of them had a good relationship, huh? I have seen many Wolf Kings who found new female wolves after venting their anger over losing a mate; I've never heard of one that would persevere constantly without giving up."
Most people gather information from various novels and reports, believing wolves to be very loyal and representative of monogamy.
But actually, the wolves' "monogamy" is conditional.
When both partners are present and healthy, they are enviable mates.
But when one dies or loses fertility, the other quickly finds another wolf to start a new family.
Their "monogamy" only applies while they have mates.
So, Sister Lynx was curious, as she had never encountered such "faithful" wolves in her life.
So now the question arose.
In Jiamu Gully, the mother wolf lost her cubs and could settle for a police dog as a mate.
Here in the grasslands, what should he offer as a mate to the wolf pack?
Originally, Wolf Mother's requirement was simple: she wanted children, so she could accept the compensation method provided by Chen Ying.
But now … Chen Ying felt incapable, truly incapable.
In the no man's land deep inside, without phones, they couldn't call for help anytime and had to rely on themselves to find a solution.
The death of the Wolf Queen was also an accident.
The young people were protecting Tibetan antelopes, not intending to kill the wolf; they just wanted to disperse the pack, allowing the exhausted mother antelope to safely give birth.
But who knew the luck would be so bad, with a Big Brown Bear behind benefiting like a fisherman.
The wolf pack was actually quite cowardly and afraid of anything stronger. If they really hated anyone, shouldn't they hate that Brown Bear instead? What's up, couldn't beat the bear so wanted to kill two humans to vent anger?
Feeling the changing aura emanating from Chen Ying, the Lynx growled softly, pulling Chen Ying back to his senses.
"Do you want me to help drive them away?"
Want, certainly, but if driven away once, what will stop them from coming back? Is there a permanent solution?
Cai Rang was also pondering this issue.
As a fierce man on the grasslands, his first reaction was to hurt the wolves.
If scared sufficiently, the wolf pack would naturally not dare harass humans again. Otherwise, life for the scientific expedition team in the no man's land would be miserable.
"Brother Ying, should we try to defeat the Wolf King? Otherwise, if this stalemate continues, we won't last against the wolves."
The situation with the other wolf pack was still unknown; he actually felt like suggesting that Chen Ying should return to the camp and consider other solutions.
Chen Ying tilted his head, casting his gaze toward the Snow Leopard that was watching the excitement from the sidelines.
This Snow Leopard was fat and strong, larger than any other sturdy Snow Leopard Chen Ying had seen before, quite rare among their species. If not for the color difference, it could almost compete with a small Huanan Tiger.
Big Leopard lay on its side, yawning out of boredom, seemingly waiting for their performance.
(These guys are really dawdling; I'm starting to feel drowsy waiting)
The presence of this tattooed big brother was precisely why the wolf pack hadn't organized an attack.
Perhaps, he could use this big brother to his advantage, borrowing the might of the leopard without losing face.
When the wolves saw Chen Ying approaching, they prepared to attack.
The lead wolf was a bit larger, and its aura was quite distinct.
It stood at the back of the pack, its gaze sharp as it watched Chen Ying.
Chen Ying walked to the edge of the safe distance and raised his hands.
"Can we talk?"
The Wolf King hesitated for a moment, then moved through the pack to the front.
"How can you speak our language?"
"I've always been able to communicate with all types of animals. This isn't important; can we talk?"
The lead wolf bared its teeth, displaying a threatening expression.
Lynx and Er Sha both became alert, ready to attack.
The Wolf King's face twitched suspiciously, and he huffed twice, adjusting his mood before raising his head and letting out a long howl.
A faint response came from the distance.
Chen Ying's expression slightly relaxed.
This wolf hadn't completely lost its reason; being able to communicate was a good thing.
How to compensate was a tricky question to answer.
In the wolf's view, his wife's life must be repaid with another life.
But Chen Ying could not agree to this.
"Be reasonable, it was the Big Brown Bear that killed your wife, I can't agree to your request."
Even Chen Ying thought he must be crazy, reasoning with a wolf—others would think he was writing a novel.
If words didn't work, they would have to resort to force.
While protecting wildlife is important, defending oneself is justified when human life is threatened.
Of course, it's best to record the whole process for evidence.
Chen Ying stepped back, while Sister Lynx slowly walked in front of him.
Er Sha also followed him, looking eager to fight.
"Is it mealtime yet? Can I join in?"
The gray-tattooed big brother also followed, standing not far from Er Sha.
The Wolf King was stunned.
What, if we can't talk things out, can't we talk some more? Why start with a major attack?
Just as it hesitated whether to attack, a wolf howl came from not far away.
This howl instantly tensed the Wolf King's body.
From the howl, Chen Ying only made out two words—Big Bear.
Is the mother bear coming so quickly? Meeting and fighting immediately; could this pack of wolves be the same ones that initially attacked her?
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Chen Ying slowly retreated, feeling it was time, and then quickly turned and rushed into the vehicle.
"Er Niu, Lynx Sister, you guys hold them off first, I'll check out the situation on the other side."
Er Sha wanted to return, but his tail was bitten by another Leopard.
Startled, he sprung into the air, and as his tail tip was yanked, he felt a sharp pain and let out a mournful yelp.
Lynx looked at these two clowns, sighed, and turned her head away.
The Wolf King was infuriated by Er Sha's behavior.
Even if it was a Snow Leopard, their side had more wolves—couldn't they overpower or outrun them?
Chen Ying and Cai Rang drove to the other side, and just as they reached a hillside, they saw a large and a small brown bear attacking a dozen wolves.
The smaller one was the mother bear, whose arm was not very strong; it was evident just by watching her running posture.
The other brown bear seemed like a Fierce Warrior straight out of a novel, standing on two legs, roaring, and then pouncing forward, charging towards the wolf pack.
The pack of wolves scattered in panic and, led by the lead wolf, wailed as they left the meadow.
Chen Ying and Cai Rang watched in shock, then began to worry about the mother bear.
Brown bears do not have a concept of mates, especially mother bears with cubs who keep their distance from male bears to prevent their children from getting hurt.
After driving the wolf pack away, the huge brown bear looked back at the mother bear and slowly approached her.
The mother bear stood still, as if frozen, not daring to move.
The male bear circled her, sniffed her wounds, and ╰|‵O′|╯argh~~ stood up and pounced again.
Chen Ying broke out in a cold sweat, instinctively wanting to run over and save the mother bear.
Little did he know, as the male bear fell, he twisted his body and suddenly chased after the pack of wolves.
The mother bear also didn't react in time; seeing Chen Ying, she softly whined, asking whether the male bear had gone mad.
Chen Ying didn't make a sound, just hugged her big head and stroked it, then checked her wounds.
He took out antiseptic solution to clean the wounds, and then sprayed on another layer of medical spray.
Although this antiseptic spray was not as effective as the medicated powder, it quickly dried in the wild and formed a protective film.
"That's it, thank you. Go see your child now."
"Argh, no, I want to go find some food. Watch over them for me, I'll come back after I've eaten."
All mothers know the hardships of raising offspring, and having finally found someone trustworthy, she deserved a proper break.