CHAPTER 457: CHAPTER 454 WOLF (FIVE UPDATES)

Wolves are incredibly intelligent creatures. Upon hearing Huang Da and Huang Er’s shouting, it immediately turned around, glaring ferociously at the surrounding environment.

Almost at the same moment, it leaped towards Mu Shuangshuang and Lu Yuanfeng.

Mu Shuangshuang felt a strong urge to kill Huang Er.

If this idiot had just kept quiet, they could have killed the wolf with one arrow. Now, they’re both in danger because of him.

As the wolf lunged at them, Mu Shuangshuang and Lu Yuanfeng retreated continuously.

But almost at the same moment, the arrow in Lu Yuanfeng’s hand whistled through the air, shooting straight towards the wolf.

Lu Yuanfeng’s arrows had been modified, making them far more lethal than before.

At least this time, it pierced the wolf’s fur.

The wolf began to bleed.

However, this only made the wolf even more violent.

"Awoo~" The wolf howled, its long claws swiping towards them, Mu Shuangshuang dodged.

But immediately, the wolf charged at her again, as if it had identified Mu Shuangshuang as the weak link between the two.

With a firm grip on her axe, Mu Shuangshuang swung it backward, and it hit the wolf’s head precisely.

Yet, it was still alive, howling even louder.

Afraid it’s calling for its companions, Lu Yuanfeng shouted to Mu Shuangshuang, "Shuangshuang, step aside, I’ll shoot it!"

Three arrows flew simultaneously, all aimed at the gray wolf.

Mu Shuangshuang quickly retreated. At this time, the Huang Brothers climbed down from the tree, and Mu Shuangshuang hurriedly called, "Come help us!"

Just gaining their freedom, the Huang Brothers were in no mood to risk their lives, and without a word, they ran away.

Mu Shuangshuang felt that this has really deepened the grudge between them.

She unwrapped the rope from her body, and when Lu Yuanfeng shot another arrow, she tangled the rope around the wolf’s head.

With a strong pull, they finally critically injured the wolf.

By now, the forest was heavily laden with the scent of blood, the wolf still struggling on the ground, Lu Yuanfeng picked up the axe, and with a single blow, finally killed it.

The scene just now was truly too perilous.

Even now, a sense of fear lingered; they exchanged a glance, both breathing a sigh of relief.

They had managed to snatch another life back!

Mu Shuangshuang and Lu Yuanfeng thought to themselves.

"Fengzi, let’s quickly carry the wolf down the mountain. It’s too dangerous with such a strong scent of blood!"

As they spoke, dark clouds suddenly filled the sky, indicating rain was imminent.

It’s still morning, so there’s time to find shelter from the rain, but should they bring the wolf along?

What Mu Shuangshuang was thinking was exactly what Lu Yuanfeng was thinking.

After working so hard to bring it down, of course, they were unwilling to let it go.

"Fengzi, let’s carry the wolf with us. If it starts pouring, we can find a place and roast some wolf meat!"

Lu Yuanfeng tied the wolf up with a hemp rope, then cut a wooden stick, and together with Mu Shuangshuang, they carried the wolf, looking for a path.

The heaviest end of the stick rested on Lu Yuanfeng, Mu Shuangshuang barely exerted any effort.

But even so, Lu Yuanfeng still felt pained.

After walking for a while, thunder started rumbling.

Fortunately, after passing through the dense forest, Mu Shuangshuang and Lu Yuanfeng finally found a cave.

Strangely, the cave appeared as if someone had lived in it.

Mu Shuangshuang saw dried branches stacked at the entrance, blocking the way in.

The two of them took some effort to move the branches aside.

Luckily, Lu Yuanfeng had a habit of carrying a flint when he was out, and before the rain started, he found some dry twigs and lit them up to illuminate the cave.

Upon entering, they discovered that the cave indeed showed signs of habitation.

There was firewood, and even a stone bed.

Once Lu Yuanfeng lit the firewood, the entire environment inside the cave was illuminated.

The cave was not large, probably about thirty square meters, small enough to see the end in one glance.

Though small, it had all the fundamental necessities!

Upon entering the cave, they realized there was a well-like structure in the corner, with water dripping from the top of the cave.

There was quite a bit of water in the well.

Perfect for dealing with the wolf.

From the arrangement of various items, Mu Shuangshuang thought it seemed like a woman’s abode; there were withered flowers placed at the head of the stone bed.

Outside, peas-like raindrops were falling relentlessly.

"Luckily! We found such a place!" Mu Shuangshuang thought to herself with relief.

Lu Yuanfeng felt the same.

Unexpectedly, his gaze was drawn to a wooden box on the stone bed.

The box looked familiar to him, though he couldn’t recall where he had seen it, he was certain he had.

Feeling something drawing him closer, Lu Yuanfeng picked up the box and slowly opened it.

Inside was a handkerchief, and this handkerchief made Lu Yuanfeng tremble uncontrollably.

Mu Shuangshuang was frightened.

She went forward to check.

"Fengzi, what’s wrong?" Mu Shuangshuang asked with concern.

"My mother... this is my mother’s item!" Lu Yuanfeng confirmed, holding the handkerchief.

Mu Shuangshuang was also stunned.

Wasn’t it said that she had been seen carried off by wolves?

Could it possibly be a rumor?

"My mother isn’t dead! My mother isn’t dead..."

Lu Yuanfeng said excitedly.

Mu Shuangshuang too.

When they entered, she had already taken in the whole cave.

If the person in this cave was indeed Lu Yuanfeng’s mother, there was a high probability she wasn’t dead.

"Fengzi, we have hope now!"

There’s nothing in the world more invigorating than finding hope after experiencing despair.

The two excited people hugged each other, sharing their mutual feelings.

After the joy, Lu Yuanfeng was determined to get to the bottom of the events from back then.

Since he came back, this matter had always been a knot in his heart.

Bit by bit, Lu Yuanfeng told Mu Shuangshuang.

He knew Shuangshuang was smart, maybe she could help him.

Solving cases and finding people was indeed Mu Shuangshuang’s expertise.

Listening to Lu Yuanfeng’s description, Mu Shuangshuang didn’t hear anything suspicious, but it didn’t mean there wasn’t something truly suspicious.

At the very least, some things she would need to personally ask the Old Lu Family.

"Fengzi, when we go back, take me to ask your family, I think, we need to find a breakthrough from them!"

"Okay! Shuangshuang, are you hungry? Shall I roast some wolf meat for you?"

After such a long ordeal, it was almost noon. Lu Yuanfeng himself was a little hungry but was still excited.

All those things he had believed were suddenly turned into another situation, one he had never dared to dream of.

"Alright, let’s smoke this wolf and make smoked dried meat. It’ll be easier to carry and we won’t have to worry about being hunted by animals!"

Lu Yuanfeng agreed, and fortunately, he brought a dagger when they left.

So, dealing with the wolf wasn’t much trouble.

The entire wolf pelt was skinned, though unfortunately, it was perforated by the arrows, otherwise, it could’ve sold for half a tael of silver.

Seeing Lu Yuanfeng somewhat reluctant, Mu Shuangshuang said, "This pelt can be useful in other ways; we can keep it to make winter socks, or insoles at the very least, or even as a decoration!"

"Shuangshuang is right!"