mtl008 Chapter 397 The 'Wolf Rape' Plan
Chapter 397 The 'Wolf Rape' Plan
At this moment, looking at the bound forest wolf in front of them, everyone was filled with doubts and wondered why it had appeared on the grassland.
Wang Ergou scratched his head and spoke first: "Could it be that the forest environment where these wolves live has deteriorated and they have no food, so they have come to our grasslands to look for food?"
Dalai frowned and denied it, saying, "Even if the forest environment deteriorates, under normal circumstances, forest wolves will not leave their familiar territory rashly."
A young herdsman also offered his opinion: "Could it be that they were driven out of the forest by some powerful creature and had nowhere else to go but here?"
"Anyway, we've caught it, so the other wolves won't dare attack for now," said Old Man Batu with relief. "Let's go back to the village; it's getting dark."
They took the injured sheep and the few wolves that had been killed with them, and then drove the flock back towards the village.
Along the way, Li Xiangyang and Wang Ergou cautiously observed their surroundings, but the wolf pack seemed to have really dispersed because their leader had been captured, and they did not reappear.
The news spread quickly after they returned to the village.
Everyone gathered in the largest yurt to watch the large gray wolf that had been tied up.
The wolf had already woken up and was staring fiercely at the people around it, but it was unable to move because it was tightly bound.
"Brother Li, you guys are amazing!" Bayar patted Li Xiangyang on the shoulder excitedly. "You caught a wolf king right away!"
Batel, standing to the side, curled his lip, looking completely unconcerned: "What's the use of catching it? There are so many wolves. If we lose one, they can just pick a new wolf king. And because we caught it, they'll attack the sheep even more fiercely."
Upon hearing this, the previously lively atmosphere instantly cooled down, and the smiles on everyone's faces gradually disappeared as they fell into deep thought, realizing that Batel's words made sense.
Li Xiangyang frowned, his eyes fixed on the bound wolf. Just as everyone remained silent, a sudden, bold idea flashed through his mind: "Perhaps we can use it to find the wolf pack's den."
Wang Ergou's eyes widened: "Are you crazy? Using it to lead the way? Wolves don't lead people back to their dens!"
Li Xiangyang smiled and said, "Ordinary wolves certainly wouldn't, but this one is different. As the Batel brothers said, a wolf pack can easily elect a new alpha. But once it leaves the pack, it loses everything it enjoys within the pack. Wolves always admire the strong; if it perceives us as stronger than itself, it might submit to us."
Bayar was skeptical: "Is this really feasible?"
Li Xiangyang nodded: "It's worth a try. After all, dogs were domesticated from wolves. But it will take time for them to accept our status."
That night, Li Xiangyang had the big gray wolf placed in a separate shed, given only water and no food.
Then, he and Wang Ergou took turns guarding it and observing its every move.
The next morning, Li Xiangyang took a piece of raw meat into the shed and squatted down two meters away from the wolf.
The big gray wolf looked at him warily, letting out a low growl.
Li Xiangyang remained unmoved, calmly looking into its eyes, and then slowly placed the meat on the ground, but did not push it towards the wolf.
“If you want to eat, you have to obey,” Li Xiangyang said in a low voice. Although he knew that wolves couldn’t understand human speech, tone of voice and body language could convey their intentions.
The big bad wolf stared at the meat, but because it was tied up, it couldn't get close.
It struggled for a few moments, then stopped, seemingly deep in thought.
Li Xiangyang continued to squat there, his gaze never leaving the wolf's eyes.
This is a test of patience; whoever looks away first loses.
After a long stalemate, the big gray wolf seemed to grow impatient. It suddenly exerted its strength, the rope tightening and making a creaking sound, as it tried to pounce on the piece of meat that was within reach.
Upon seeing this, Li Xiangyang's eyes sharpened instantly. He quickly stood up, grabbed a short stick that had been prepared nearby, and forcefully struck the wolf's leg.
With a "snap," the short stick made a dull thud as it struck the wolf's leg.
The big gray wolf winced in pain, its body jerking back. A flicker of fear crossed its fierce eyes, but it was quickly replaced by rage. It twisted its body wildly and howled loudly at Li Xiangyang.
Li Xiangyang did not back down at all. His expression was serious, his eyes were fixed on the wolf's eyes, and he raised the short stick again, this time striking the wolf's back hard.
"If you're not satisfied, then keep putting up with it!" Li Xiangyang said through gritted teeth, his voice low but full of intimidation.
The continuous whipping gradually weakened the wolf, its struggles grew weaker and weaker, its once proud head slowly drooped, and its howls turned into soft whimpers.
At this moment, red marks had appeared on its body, and its fur was somewhat disheveled.
Li Xiangyang, panting heavily, stopped what he was doing, but his eyes remained fixed on the wolf.
He knew this was only the first step; there was still a long way to go before he could completely subdue the proud Timberwolves.
Over the next few days, Li Xiangyang and Wang Ergou repeated this process.
Each time I feed the wolf, I won't give it any food until it shows signs of submission, and only then will I loosen some of its restraints.
At the same time, the two of them would gently touch it, allowing it to gradually get used to human scent and touch.
By the fifth day, the big gray wolf was able to sit or stand up at Li Xiangyang's command. Although its eyes were still full of wildness, it had clearly accepted Li Xiangyang's authority.
“I think it’s almost ready,” Li Xiangyang said to Wang Ergou. “Tomorrow we can try to get it to lead us to the wolf’s den.”
Wang Ergou looked at the huge wolf, still somewhat worried: "Are you sure it won't run away or attack us halfway?"
Li Xiangyang shook his head: "No. It has already accepted my position. Besides, we'll keep it on a leash and can control it at any time."
Dalai and Bayar, upon hearing about Li Xiangyang's plan, both expressed their willingness to go with him.
The next morning, the four of them set off on horseback, leading the big gray wolf.
The weather was sunny but cold, and large swathes of snow glistened in the sunlight.
The big gray wolf was tied with a long rope and walked in front, while Li Xiangyang held the other end of the rope and rode behind on horseback.
At first, the big gray wolf seemed a little confused, but as it moved further away from the village, it became more alert and its steps became more determined.
It began to move in a clear direction, stopping every now and then to sniff the ground or the air.
“It’s searching for the scent of its kind,” Li Xiangyang explained in a low voice.
Along the way, they passed through several thickets and groves, eventually arriving at the foot of a hillside.
The hillside is not high, but it is quite steep, with several suspicious cave entrances on one side.
The big gray wolf suddenly became agitated, constantly looking towards the hillside and making low growling sounds in its throat.
"I think we've found it." Li Xiangyang gestured for everyone to stop and whispered, "Those holes on the hillside are very likely the wolf's den."
Dalai exclaimed in surprise, "This place isn't far from where we usually graze our livestock! No wonder they appeared so quickly!"
Li Xiangyang nodded: "The problem now is, how should we deal with these wolves?"
Bayar replied without hesitation, "Of course, kill them all! These wolves have killed too many of our sheep and injured people!"
Li Xiangyang pondered for a moment: "But if we kill them all, new wolf packs might migrate into this area. Moreover, completely eradicating them would require a great deal of effort and time."
“Then what should we do?” Dalai asked.
Li Xiangyang looked at the big gray wolf and then shared his idea: "We can use this alpha wolf. If it truly acknowledges our authority, perhaps we can use it to control the other wolves and stop them from attacking herders and livestock."
Wang Ergou's eyes widened: "You mean, make this wolf a 'traitor'? Make it tell the other wolves not to cause trouble? That's too far-fetched!"