Wilderness Survival with Druid System

Chapter 146: Chapter 32: Splint

A fracture isn’t a minor injury.

Chen Wen wasn’t sure if the splint could help the bobcat.

Moreover, he hadn’t seen the extent of the bobcat’s injury, only knowing that its front limb was fractured.

But as the saying goes,

Do good deeds, ask not about the future.

Chen Wen rested for a while and then focused on the sticks he found.

Before coming here, he had also learned some basic first-aid and rescue knowledge.

He had also studied fracture treatment.

The splint fixation method is one of the treatment methods for fractures.

This method was recorded as early as the 4th century in Ge’s Prescription, and the Treatise on the Sources and Manifestations of Various Diseases by Chao Yuanfang of the Sui Dynasty also emphasized the need to ”skillfully bind” when treating fractures.

Like fish traps made from weirs, the splint fixation method is also a very ancient treatment method.

Ancient means it’s simple and effective.

Our ancestors would not have passed down useless things, and the conditions in ancient times were almost similar to wilderness survival.

Therefore, Chen Wen felt this method should be able to help the bobcat.

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The splint fixation method mainly requires three materials: splints, pads, and ties.

The splints are easy to understand; they are the planks that hold the leg.

They need to be flexible, sturdy, and elastic.

Chen Wen decided to use mesquite branches as substitutes.

The pad is the soft material placed inside the splint to increase local fixation strength.

Its function is to better aid in fixation.

Chen Wen felt that coyote skin would be suitable.

As for ties, they’re like bandages or gauze used to secure the splint and pad.

Chen Wen thought agave leaves were quite good for this.

Though the equipment sounds simple, the actual practice is very challenging.

Additionally, consideration must be given to whether the bobcat will cooperate.

However, Chen Wen could directly communicate with the bobcat to gain its trust.

While Chen Wen was preparing the equipment, many assistants noticed his intention.

”Seems like Chen Wen wants to help the bobcat,”

a female assistant said with bright eyes, ”He’s truly a kind person!”

Jiang Chang, who was on his shift, also nodded repeatedly.

Women easily overflow with compassion for animals like cats and dogs.

Men, on the other hand, tend to be more objective.

”Will his help for the bobcat affect his ongoing survival?”

Adam’s assistant asked.

”It shouldn’t; after all, the traps are set and the food sources are stabilizing. Chen Wen likely won’t be slowed down by a cat,”

Gaston’s assistant replied.

Gina’s assistant, however, commented in a peculiar tone, ”Hehe, I don’t know about others, but a whole morning is enough for Gina to gain an advantage!”

”If Chen Wen wants to waste time, let him; just don’t use it as an excuse if he loses in the end!”

Hearing this, a nearby guide couldn’t help but say, ”How could this be a waste? The spirit of nature will favor those who help animals.”

As a member of the Indian people, the guide’s faith was in natural worship.

Upon hearing this, Gina’s assistant sneered, ”So are coyotes not animals?”

”That’s different; the spirit of nature can discern right from wrong...”

The guide began to speak like a preacher, causing Gina’s assistant to cover her ears and flee.

Everyone laughed, and even the guide joined in.

After the laughter, the guide said, ”However, I’ve heard some tribal stories, where it’s said our ancestors tamed bobcats, and the bobcats would help our ancestors hunt, like hunting dogs.”

This left many people dumbfounded.

Can a cat hunt as well?

The guide seemed to sense everyone’s confusion and continued, ”Bobcats are different from house cats. While they’re called cats, they’re a type of lynx. Their sense of smell, sight, and hearing are much stronger than humans, and they have the same capricious personality and lower intelligence as most felines.”

”Otherwise, they’d truly be excellent hunting helpers; many wild bobcats can even hunt white-tailed deer alone. As hunters, they are quite remarkable.”

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The next day, which was also the ninth day of survival,

Chen Wen, with his splint-making materials prepared overnight, crossed three mountain ridges and arrived at the bobcat’s den.

The blood, although dried, still had traces of dark red, reminiscent of the bloody incident that occurred here yesterday.

Chen Wen didn’t see any internal organs, indicating they were dragged into the den by the bobcat.

Instead of entering recklessly, he stood twenty meters away and called out to the bobcat.

When the bobcat’s head poked out from the bushes, Chen Wen turned off the recording equipment.

He approached with a camera in hand.

This made the monitoring staff rather helpless, but there was nothing they could do.

Chen Wen intentionally didn’t bring the satellite phone with him, so reminders wouldn’t reach him.

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The bobcat’s injury was serious.

After a night’s rest and recovery, although the bleeding had stopped, it appeared extremely fatigued.

The upper part of its left foreleg was curled, while the lower part hung below.

”Your injury will be hard to completely heal,”

Chen Wen said.

The bobcat seemed to already know this.

It didn’t say much but brought out the remaining two kittens from the den with its mouth.

Chen Wen was taken aback.

This scene left him at a loss for words; wild animals typically wouldn’t easily expose their young to another species.

But the bobcat did just that!

The two bobcat kittens had just grown their fur and looked similar to domestic kittens.

Moreover, their backs were yellow-gray, while their bellies were white. Their four little legs paddled continuously, looking incredibly cute.

Even through the screen, the female assistants were melting over the kittens’ cuteness.

”So cute!”

”Too adorable! If I catch them, I’d kiss them bald!”

”What beautiful little kittens.”

The female assistants couldn’t help but exclaim.

Compared to the excitement of the female assistants, the men were somewhat moved.

They were already imagining what was about to unfold.

”This bobcat really trusts Chen Wen!”

The guide admired, ”After yesterday, the bobcat probably realized it no longer has the ability to raise the kittens.”

”It’s going to entrust the kittens to Chen Wen’s care.”

Another assistant also showed a trace of surprise, ”He seems to easily gain animals’ trust. From the barn owl to the wren and now the bobcat, they all trust him.”

”Perhaps it’s charisma,”

Adam’s assistant, who knew a bit about Chen Wen, said, ”I’ve watched his survival videos on the deserted island. He could easily tame pigs, chickens, and sheep.”

”Ha, he must be a Druid. Even if not, he has the Druid’s gift!”

The previously mentioned Druid-loving assistant from the United Kingdom said excitedly.

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The Druid himself—Chen Wen, was also a bit surprised at this moment.

It was just as speculated by the show team.

The bobcat indeed expressed a desire for Chen Wen to care for the kittens.

Because in its life,

the bobcat had seen humans take an injured fellow away, only to return it healthy soon after.

Additionally, Chen Wen shared a special intimacy with it and genuinely helped its family.

The bobcat decided to trust Chen Wen.

Moreover, it wasn’t simply about trust; it also accepted Chen Wen’s kindness.

Like with the barn owl, it became Chen Wen’s friend.

”I can sense that you want something from me,”

the bobcat said, looking at Chen Wen, ”I will give you what you need.”

As soon as the bobcat finished speaking, the system reacted.

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