The Rich Cultivator-Chapter 307. Silver Frost Wolf

Tyler locked eyes with the Silver Wolf, his heart pounding in his chest.

He had heard about this creature from Catherine—Frost Silver Wolves, formidable beasts that usually traveled in packs and only appeared during winter. Yet, here was one, alone and out of season.

He swallowed hard. Why is it here now?

His eyes flickered toward the shattered ice statue that had once been Gina. The cheerful girl who had laughed, teased, and flirted with him was gone in an instant, frozen solid before she could even scream.

Tyler’s jaw clenched. I couldn’t save her...

The wolf’s piercing gaze remained locked onto him, its icy breath visible in the cold night air. Tyler slowly took a step back, his muscles coiled like springs, ready to move.

Then, without warning, the wolf lunged.

Its powerful jaws opened wide, and for a brief moment, Tyler saw a shimmering white projection of massive fangs forming in front of its mouth—a terrifying attack that could freeze him solid on impact.

Move!

Tyler twisted on his heels and bolted into the dense forest.

A deafening crack echoed behind him as the wolf landed where he had just stood. The trees around the area shattered instantly, frozen by the wolf’s chilling aura. The ground was covered in a thick layer of ice, and as the beast stepped forward, its massive paw crushed what remained of Gina’s frozen form into pieces.

Tyler’s breath hitched, but he forced himself to focus. He could have taken the straight path back to safety, but he knew the three herb-gathering girls were waiting in that direction. Leading the wolf to them would be a death sentence.

He veered sharply to the left, weaving between trees, hoping to draw it away.

The Frost Silver Wolf skidded to a stop, standing at the fork in the trail. It flicked its ears, sniffing the air. Though the girls weren’t visible, Tyler knew it had caught their scent.

No... don’t turn that way...

Desperate, he grabbed a nearby rock and hurled it with all his strength. The stone struck the back of the wolf’s head with a dull thud.

The beast let out a furious snarl and spun around, its icy blue eyes locking onto Tyler once more.

It worked.

The wolf charged after him, its massive paws pounding against the ground. Tyler pushed himself harder, running at full speed, but he underestimated just how fast the creature was.

The wind howled as the Frost Silver Wolf let out a chilling roar.

The temperature around him plummeted instantly. Trees, rocks—everything in the vicinity was encased in thick ice.

Tyler barely managed to leap forward in time, avoiding the frost creeping up behind him. He could feel slight chill on his back and when he glanced down, he saw part of his clothes frozen stiff.

I can’t keep running forever...

Tyler’s heart nearly stopped when he saw the three herb-gathering girls standing directly in his path.

No... why are they here?!

"What are you doing here? Run!" he shouted, his voice filled with urgency.

The girls, already trembling from the wolf’s terrifying howl, were frozen in place. They had tried to escape the moment they sensed danger but had taken a different path—one that, unfortunately, led them straight to Tyler.

He had led the beast right to them.

Damn it!

"Go to the village!" Tyler ordered. Without waiting for a response, he turned sharply and bolted in the opposite direction, trying to lure the wolf away.

The Frost Silver Wolf, standing a short distance away, watched the girls flee. Its piercing blue eyes flickered between them and Tyler, assessing which prey to chase.

Then, suddenly—

Crash!

A small wooden vial soared through the air, smashing against the wolf’s thick fur. A strange liquid splattered across its body.

The wolf growled in irritation, its focus snapping back to Tyler.

It didn’t take long before Tyler saw the effects of the vial’s contents.

From the nearby trees, dozens—no, hundreds—of Silver Bees swarmed toward the wolf, their buzzing growing into a deafening roar.

Tyler smirked. Perfect.

The Frost Silver Wolf growled and tried to shake them off, but the bees were relentless. They clung to its fur, crawling all over its face, legs, and body.

Then, one particularly aggressive bee plunged its stinger deep into the wolf’s injured eye.

Howl!

The wolf howled in agony, snapping its jaws wildly.

A white projection of massive fangs appeared before its mouth, and in an instant, a deadly frost wave erupted.

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Countless Silver Bees were frozen mid-air, their bodies turning to ice and shattering as they hit the ground. The surrounding trees were coated in frost, their leaves crystallizing and snapping off in brittle chunks.

But then—

Thud!

Something massive fell from above, landing directly on the wolf’s back.

It was the Silver Bees’ honeycomb.

The sheer weight of the enormous structure momentarily pinned the beast down, making it snarl in frustration.

Tyler didn’t wait to see what would happen next.

He took advantage of the wolf’s distraction and sprinted toward the river. This time, he had a plan.

The howling behind him grew louder. He could hear trees cracking and freezing in rapid succession, the wolf howl froze everything.

But Tyler didn’t stop.

He focused on nothing but running, his body pushing itself to the limit.

The river was just ahead. If he could make it in time, he might just survive.

Tyler ran as fast as he could, his breath coming in short, ragged gasps. His only goal was to reach the river and swim his way to safety.

His heart pounded as the rushing sound of water grew louder. Finally, the river came into view. Relief washed over him, and without hesitation, he leaped into the cold, rushing current.

The Frost Silver Wolf arrived at the riverbank just seconds later. Tyler turned his head just in time to witness something horrifying.

It’s walking on water...

Tyler’s blood ran cold.

Wherever the wolf stepped, the water beneath it froze solid, creating a path of ice for it to walk on. It advanced slowly, its piercing blue eyes scanning the river below.

Panic surged through Tyler.

He had hoped the river would be a safe escape, but now it felt like a death trap.

I need to go deeper.

With a powerful kick, he dived further below the surface. The freezing temperatures did nothing to his body, but he didn’t notice. He forced himself to keep moving while his body is aching a little.

Above him, the entire surface of the river was freezing over. The wolf moved cautiously, sniffing the air, its ears twitching.

From beneath the frozen river, Tyler could see the creature’s shadow gliding above him.

If I stay here, I’ll run out of air...

He carefully maneuvered himself, swimming away as quietly as possible. The freezing water made it difficult, but he kept pushing forward.

After what felt like an eternity, the wolf finally turned away.

Tyler was suprised by the fact, he can hold his breath too long. He totally forgot that his body is trained by using Kun Peng Art. He waited a few more seconds before swiftly swimming toward the village’s direction.

His limbs ached, but the thought of survival fueled his movements.

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Sometime later, near the village.

Tyler’s drenched figure emerged from the river, water cascading down his body. He gasped for air, shivering as he stumbled onto the shore.

His gaze darted around, searching for any sign of the Frost Silver Wolf.

But what he saw instead brought a relieved smile to his face.

The three herb-gathering girls were approaching the village as well.

They were safe.

They saw him too and waved happily, their faces lighting up with joy.

Tyler raised his hand and waved back.

But then—

His smile froze.

A deep chill ran down his spine.

Behind them, emerging silently from the trees, was the Frost Silver Wolf.

Its icy blue eyes locked onto Tyler’s.

It had ignored him earlier.

But now, it had something far more vulnerable in its path.

Tyler’s mouth opened to scream a warning—

But it was too late.

The moment the girls turned to look at him, a white frost flashed in the air.

In an instant, the three were frozen solid, their hands still raised in a wave.

Tyler’s heart stopped.

His outstretched hand trembled.

The cheerful expressions on their faces were now frozen in ice, forever captured in their final moments.

The Frost Silver Wolf stood behind them, its breath misting in the cold air.

Then, without a sound, it bite the girls.

*Shatter*

The three girls were shattered in a bite.

Tyler tried to rush toward them, but before he could take a step, ’Leon’ grabbed him from behind, locking his arms and dragging him back toward the village.

"Stay back, you fool!" ’Leon’ hissed, tightening his grip.

"Everyone, close the village!" Leon shouted.

The villagers sprang into action, hauling massive wooden pillars into place around the village perimeter.

The wolf hesitated, sniffing the air. Then, with one last glance at the village, it turned away and disappeared into the forest.