Chapter 49: Chapter 49: It Might Be Useful

Forty to fifty wolves were about twenty to thirty meters away from the cave. The head wolf was quite noticeable, being the largest in size, though its color didn’t differ much from the other wolves.

As soon as Yi Meng recognized the head wolf, a thought flashed through her mind: Clearly, she’s not some transmigrated heroine, otherwise, there would be a pure white wolf.

Despite her internal sarcasm, Yi Meng was still very tense.

At this moment, Qi Quanjin wondered to the others, “What’s going on? Why aren’t they getting closer?”

“Could it be because of the fire?”

Qi Ercai speculated.

This was the first time any of them had encountered wild wolves.

Usually, when Qi Quanjin and his group went hunting in the mountains, they chose nearby areas and never dared venture too deep.

If it weren’t for getting lost once and discovering this place, they might still be wandering around the forest like headless chickens.

“If the fire really works, then we should keep an eye on the bonfire and not let it go out!”

A man in his twenties said excitedly.

Listening to this, Yi Meng felt something wasn’t quite right.

Wolves are afraid of fire, but surely being twenty to thirty meters away wouldn’t deter them completely!

“For now, the fire is holding them off, but our resources for burning are limited. If we run out, then our only option is to fight.”

Qi Quanjin wiped the cold sweat from his forehead, “Big brother, you all stay here and watch. I’m going inside to discuss this with the village chief.”

With that, Qi Quanjin took hold of Yi Meng’s hand to head into the cave.

Just then, someone squeezed out from the cave, holding a small child.

Upon seeing Yi Meng, the little one immediately stretched out their arms and called out in a childish voice, “Mama!”

Both Qi Quanjin and Yi Meng’s expressions changed at once, and they hurried over.

Yi Meng took Qi Manman into her arms, while Qi Quanjin supported Qi Zheng.

This time, it was Qi Zheng who had carried Qi Manman out.

Qi Quanjin somewhat reproachfully said to Qi Zheng, “Dad, it’s so dangerous outside right now, why did you bring Manbao out?”

Though Yi Meng didn’t speak as directly, her expression clearly showed her disapproval.

Qi Zheng’s old face turned red.

He’s not stupid; he knows it’s dangerous outside.

If he truly had a choice, he wouldn’t have brought his precious, sweet-smelling granddaughter out!

But did he have a choice?

Ah!

Actually, he did.

He could choose to bring his granddaughter out himself, or let someone else do it.

But all things considered, he felt safer bringing her out himself.

“Enough already, do you really think this old man is senile? If it weren’t important, do you think I’d come out at this time?”

Qi Zheng gave his fourth son a glare, then continued, “The village chief will come out with people soon. What’s the situation outside? Have the wolves come over yet?”

With that, Qi Zheng looked into the distance.

At that moment, he locked eyes with the head wolf’s gleaming green eyes.

In an instant, Qi Zheng’s legs went weak, and he almost fell.

Dear heavens, they really are wild wolves!

Those green eyes are terrifying!

Qi Quanjin hurriedly lent a hand to support his father.

Upon hearing that the village chief was about to come out, Qi Quanjin gave up going into the cave and instead took his father to a nearby tent that provided some shelter from the wind.

It’s unclear whose tent it was, but at this moment, whose it was didn’t matter.

“The wolves suddenly stopped moving forward, and now we’re not sure what to do. We were just thinking of asking the village chief.”

As Qi Quanjin spoke, he couldn’t help but squeeze his daughter’s chubby little hand.

Sigh, his daughter is truly wonderful!

But unfortunately, they no longer had a home, and now they’ve encountered a wolf pack; who knows if they’ll survive.

The thought of his sweet, lovely daughter being eaten by those wolves tore at Qi Quanjin’s heart as if with a knife.

Qi Zheng looked around, seeing that everyone outside was guarding the fire, and besides his son, daughter-in-law, and granddaughter, only Qi Ercai was nearby.

Ensuring no outsiders were present, Qi Zheng whispered, “Listen to me, just now Manbao told me about using a bear to fight wolves, but that bear is already dead. So I was wondering if there might be other bears in this forest. If there are, and we run into one, we’re really doomed.”

“What?”

Qi Quanjin was somewhat baffled.

Another bear?

The image of himself facing off with a black bear flashed in his mind.

If the thunder hadn’t come in time, he might have already been reduced to a pulp.

He couldn’t help but shiver as his voice trembled, “There shouldn’t be another bear, right? Dad, Manbao is just a child, why do you believe everything she says?”

“Nonsense! Manbao is a blessing descended from the heavens and speaks far more reliably than you!”

Qi Zheng was now utterly convinced of his granddaughter’s extraordinary identity and believed in his judgment. So when he heard his infuriating son say this, he immediately slapped him on the back.

“Ouch! Dad, can’t we just talk? Why hit me?”

Qi Quanjin felt a bit aggrieved, “Besides, what I said isn’t wrong! Our forest is still far from the mountains out back; how could there be two bears suddenly living here? They would be fighting each other every day!”

Though Qi Quanjin didn’t know much about large, fierce animals like bears, he knew that animals have territorial boundaries.

This is partly why they had never encountered much trouble with animals invading Yongping Village over the years.

Qi Zheng didn’t refute this time.

He agreed that there was sense in such words.

Nearby, Yi Meng held her daughter and wrapped her tightly in the quilt that was previously covering her, while listening to the conversation between father and son, she suddenly thought of something.

“There might not be a second bear in this forest, but we do have a bear!”

Yi Meng’s words instantly drew Qi Zheng and Qi Quanjin’s attention.

“Meng Niang, what do you mean by that? The bear we have is dead, how can it fend off the wolves? Are you suggesting we skin it and disguise ourselves to scare the wolves?”

Qi Quanjin couldn’t grasp the meaning of his wife’s words and could only make his own guess.

Yi Meng shook her head and said, “I once read a book that mentioned animals delineate their territories with the scent of urine and feces. Although our black bear is dead, it only died less than a day ago. I was thinking if we use the bear’s remaining feces to scare the wolves, it might work.”

This approach is admittedly somewhat disgusting, but Yi Meng recalled that she indeed saw information like this somewhere.

However, she couldn’t remember exactly where she had seen it.

Qi Quanjin and Qi Zheng exchanged glances and said nothing.

Qi Zheng thought for a moment and then said, “Could it be that the wolves aren’t approaching because of the lingering scent from the bear’s excrement?”

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