Wilderness Survival with Druid System-Chapter 549 - 48: Cooperation

This North American reindeer has almost been eaten up.

Chen Wen reached out and, despite the stench, lifted the remaining hide of the North American reindeer.

The red fox, seeing this, immediately burrowed in and feasted on the remaining carrion.

As a scavenger, this North American reindeer was a rare delicacy for the red fox.

After all, before encountering Chen Wen, the red fox would usually only have a chance to taste meat after the coyotes cleaned up.

While the red fox was eating, Chen Wen carefully inspected the North American reindeer.

Soon, he frowned.

This North American reindeer hadn’t been dead for long, likely killed when he came to survive here.

Chen Wen could also tell what killed it, it should be a North American gray wolf.

These top predators of the North American continent, when in packs, only have eyes for prey as large as the North American reindeer.

"I thought I wouldn’t see a North American gray wolf on this trip, but who knew it wouldn’t be long before I saw traces left by them."

Chen Wen muttered, a bit uneasy.

In any case, he was unwilling to meet North American gray wolves, those top predators.

It’s not that he’s worried about getting hurt, it’s just that these animals are very troublesome.

Not much of this reindeer can be utilized.

Chen Wen took a look and then gave up the idea of using it.

However, Chen Wen pulled out an axe, chopped off the reindeer’s head, and carried it in his hand.

Female North American reindeer also have antlers, but their structure is simple and not very exquisite.

Chen Wen planned to process it like the American black bear and make it into a skeletal specimen to place around the camp.

But just as Chen Wen was busy.

In the shadows.

A wolf’s head poked out stealthily from the bushes.

It watched Chen Wen’s back, hesitating.

But as the red fox emerged from the reindeer’s abdominal cavity, the wolf head no longer lingered and retreated back slowly.

The red fox, feeling a bit unsettled, glanced around and sniffed the air.

But now it could only smell blood and wasn’t sensitive to other scents.

Chen Wen noticed the red fox’s unusual behavior and couldn’t help but ask, "What’s wrong? Did you smell any danger?"

The red fox shook its head, "No, but I do feel like we’re being watched."

Hearing this, Chen Wen immediately scanned the surroundings vigilantly.

Animals have a very accurate sixth sense, and he estimated there should be hidden predators around.

However, purely in terms of perception ability, Chen Wen was still not as good as the red fox.

Since the red fox couldn’t detect anything, he naturally couldn’t either.

Realizing this, Chen Wen immediately led the red fox away from this area.

And after Chen Wen and the red fox had left.

High above.

The circling crows finally had a chance.

With a noisy flap of wings, the group of crows quickly descended and feasted on the remaining mincemeat.

And at this moment, the previously lurking wolf head moved again.

It rose from the bushes.

This was a creature far larger than a coyote.

Compared to a coyote, it’s like the size difference between an Alaskan wolf and a Shiba Inu.

The big wolf slowly approached the reindeer’s remains, trying its best to avoid making noise.

Suddenly.

The big wolf launched an attack, targeting the feasting crows.

But the crows were prepared.

They flapped their wings and flew up.

Leaving the big wolf letting out a disgruntled howl.

It limped away, retreating the same direction where Chen Wen had left.

...

Back at Chen Wen’s camp.

After returning to camp, he began processing the supplies he brought back—lichen, and some blueberries.

On the way back to camp, Chen Wen discovered another small patch of blueberries.

However, after the recent heavy rain, there weren’t many edible blueberries left.

After drying the blueberries and lichens in a cool, ventilated place.

Chen Wen saw the wolverine approaching.

It looked at Chen Wen with hopeful eyes; it was clear that after last time’s feast, this guy was hungry again.

Considering this, Chen Wen took out the stored bear leg.

This time, he didn’t allow the wolverine to feast freely, instead dividing it into small portions according to its appetite: "From now on, just like me, you eat three meals a day, a little less each time."

This was a decision made by Chen Wen after comprehensive consideration.

If the wolverine ate too much, it would cause trouble.

Only by keeping its belly a little empty could he control its desire to cause trouble.

It also made it easier for Chen Wen to further tame the wolverine.

This time, the wolverine didn’t object.

After a feast, the wolverine said, "This morning, I discovered another wolverine, it seems to have been attracted by the scent of meat."

Yet another one?

Chen Wen shook his head, helplessly saying, "Where is it? Should we two team up and deal with it?"

The proliferation of wolverines resulted in fixed territories becoming mere façades.

Many wolverines would invade the territories of other wolverines to seek more food.

But this time the wolverine was not planning to cooperate with Chen Wen.

It looked at the red fox and said, "I want to try hunting this wolverine with it."

Cooperating with the red fox?

Chen Wen glanced at the red fox, estimating its combat ability.

Eventually, he agreed to the matter and relayed it to the red fox.

The red fox, upon learning, readily agreed.

Chen Wen proposed cooperation with the wolverine for hunting, but they hadn’t worked together except for provoking bears.

This time, with a wolverine coming, it was a good chance to try.

After the two animals confirmed their cooperation, they hid aside to discuss strategies.

Although Chen Wen didn’t intervene, he was still paying attention to their situation, planning to help at the right moment.

After the two animals finished their discussion.

They began preparing to hunt the wolverine.

And Chen Wen picked up the long spear and followed the two animals.

...

"What’s he up to now?"

The monitor saw Chen Wen heading out and couldn’t help but ask.

It’s already dark now, rather than staying in the shelter, he chose to go out.

Seems like something big is about to happen.

The guide shook his head slightly upon hearing this.

He couldn’t tell either.

No one would have guessed that Chen Wen was going as a bodyguard for the two animals this time.

Mainly, the wolverine’s combat strength was formidable, and Chen Wen was worried that during the hunt with the red fox, the external wolverine might harm them.

After all, wolverines can exhibit the audacity to reveal words like "perception ability." Such a fierce animal.

If given a chance, it could bite with force, the red fox could be killed with a single strike.

So joining them is to protect the red fox.

Also, Chen Wen needed to create some hunting strategies for them based on their performance to improve their hunting success rates.

Otherwise, relying solely on himself would present significant food pressures later.

The wolverine is known to be a real glutton.

Though the red fox requires less than the wolverine, it is still considered a medium-sized predator. 𝓯𝙧𝙚𝒆𝙬𝙚𝒃𝙣𝙤𝒗𝓮𝓵.𝙘𝙤𝙢

Even so, at least a rabbit a day as a baseline.

For Chen Wen himself, to maintain stamina, he also eats quite a lot.

Despite having an entire black bear as a fallback, if they start eating seriously, the bear would last them only about twenty days or so.

Hence, it was urgent for the two animals to hunt to supplement the food shortage.

The two animals were touched when they saw Chen Wen following.

No matter how one put it, this was an indication that Chen Wen cared for them.

Thus, they were fully motivated, determined to kill the intruding wolverine.