Wilderness Survival with Druid System-Chapter 423 - 92: Jamie’s Decision

When Chen Wen arrived, the two leopards had already killed their respective prey.

Leopard the First was still instinctively dragging its prey up the tree.

"Humans are amazing!"

Seeing Chen Wen approach, Leopard the Second remarked admiringly.

"Hmm, what is your big brother doing?"

Chen Wen looked at Leopard the First and asked, "There aren’t any other predators around, and even if there were, the three of us here would scare them off, right?"

In response, Leopard the Second said, "It’s just a habit."

It roared twice, causing Leopard the First, busy dragging the antelope, to pause and hang the antelope onto a tree branch before leaping down.

"Well done!"

Chen Wen extended his hand and gently rubbed Leopard the First’s head, making it feel quite comfortable.

"Human, do you want to eat?"

Leopard the Second asked Chen Wen, tapping the antelope’s body with its paw.

Chen Wen didn’t refuse, using a machete to cut off a leg, then said, "The rest is yours."

Leopard the Second gave Chen Wen a surprised glance.

It had expected Chen Wen to take a lot, but he only took one leg, which made Leopard the Second feel appreciative.

For wild animals, food is life.

Of course, the same is true for humans.

However, Chen Wen himself had enough food, so he didn’t need to squeeze the two leopards for sustenance.

...

"He succeeded, you really did predict it."

"I told you, Chen Wen surely intended to use the leopards for hunting."

"Well, this is where I was surprised; being able to tame wild beasts in wilderness survival is already remarkable, but he can also command them to hunt—truly extraordinary!"

"Hmph, so what if he’s extraordinary? In a true survival war, this is nothing but a mere leopard!"

Yoshikawa Feng remained stubborn.

Ivan and Brad ignored him and looked at others.

Which made Yoshikawa Feng rather angry.

However, Chen Wen’s success made him increasingly vigilant.

This taming method is really formidable!

To counter his taming tactics, a specific training regimen is necessary to effectively challenge Chen Wen.

Yoshikawa Feng sneakily put away the video recorder and returned to his room.

He sent this footage back within the association.

After waiting for several tens of minutes.

A message came through.

[I understand. Regarding his beast-taming techniques, we will conduct research and see if we can replicate it. If not, and if he competes, we’ll specifically target and hunt his tamed beasts!]

...

As for Chen Wen’s side.

He brought the antelope’s leg back to the camp; the two leopards remained outside, returning only after finishing their meal.

Chen Wen also helped Leopard the Second move the antelope onto the tree.

This time, it wasn’t because of concern about other predators, but for food storage purposes.

The leopards stored food by hanging the prey on trees.

Back at the camp, Chen Wen skinned the antelope’s leg and prepared it for roasting.

Additionally, he cut some raw meat strips to feed the side-necked turtle.

This time, after feeding it, the side-necked turtle showed benevolence towards Chen Wen.

When Chen Wen reached out to stroke the turtle’s shell, it didn’t retract its head as before.

Chen Wen was taken aback.

The next second, a system prompt appeared.

[Taming successful!]

[Extract for natural creation—African side-necked turtle underway!]

[Extracting... Extraction complete!]

[Please choose one among the following three attributes]

[Mud Slumber (Purple): In some critical moments, you may burrow into the ground for a brief slumber; the soil won’t obstruct your breathing]

[Note: In times of drought, us side-necked turtles burrow into the earth to slumber through. It’s our secret!! —African side-necked turtle]

[Lethargy (Blue): On hard surfaces, your movements will appear sluggish and slower]

[Note: I’m already moving at full speed~ —African side-necked turtle]

[Cowardice (Purple): You dislike confrontations and tend to become cowardly in the face of attacks]

[Note: I’m outta here!—African side-necked turtle]

[Choose within a minute or forfeit the choice! On expiry, the first attribute will be automatically selected!]

With two negative traits, no other choice is viable.

Chen Wen chose [Mud Slumber], a seemingly useless attribute.

But upon closer thought, this could have unexpected advantages in marshy, wetland areas.

After selecting the attribute, the side-necked turtle became more affectionate towards Chen Wen.

This turtle, not being a special animal, joined Chen Wen’s beast-taming collective.

Though it wasn’t very useful.

It could only serve as a mascot in the shelter.

During the pause while roasting meat, Chen Wen continued crafting smoke bombs to evict elephants.

He also considered the matter of relocating.

Relocation would certainly rely on the hippopotamus.

With the hippopotamus and canoe on hand, Chen Wen effectively had a mobile transport raft.

Not to mention enjoying freedom of movement in Caprivi, at least with unimpeded passage.

House-moving would be relatively light work.

Thus, Chen Wen planned to negotiate with the hippopotamus that afternoon.

During daytime these days, hippos rested in the water.

Easy to find.

...

On the west side.

With Jamie having stolen the canoe, Adam and Rock tracked him down.

In their continuous pursuit and evasion, they reached an area relatively close to Feng Zhong and Chen Wen.

In just a few days, the group could be reunited.

However, in the afternoon, Adam Locke halted.

Looking at the canoe parked by the river, they cautiously scanned their surroundings.

"Jamie isn’t here."

Adam, with strong observational skills, stated with certainty.

Rock, after examining the footprints around, nodded: "He’s not around, judging by the tracks, he likely headed to the nearby woods."

"Keep pursuing!"

The duo followed the direction extended by the footprints, continuing their chase.

Meanwhile, they dragged the canoe ashore together.

If Jamie wants to further use the canoe for escape, he needs to exert more effort to haul it back into the water.

Once the two departed.

Within the reeds by the water.

Jamie slowly emerged.

His expression conveyed exhaustion and disappointment.

Fleeing is a highly draining activity both physically and mentally; at present, Jamie couldn’t bear it any longer.

He initially planned to use footprints to mislead the pursuers into freeing himself.

But clearly, Adam and the others weren’t simpletons.

Dragging the canoe far ashore completely cut off Jamie’s opportunity to use it for escape again.

Jamie, carrying his food, sat by the shore to rest for a while.

He was planning his next steps.

Ultimately, he abandoned continuing to entangle with Adam and the others.

Deciding instead to move downstream alone.

He intended to find Chen Wen and Feng Zhong and unite with them to eliminate Adam and the others.

Avenging them alone was indeed too difficult.

Once he set his mind.

Jamie swiftly moved downstream, aware his decoy wouldn’t last much longer.

About five minutes after he left.

Adam and the other emerged from the woods.

"Looks like Jamie plans to join forces with Chen Wen and Feng Zhong. What should we do?"

"Downstream, it’s time for the final battle!"