Wilderness Survival with Druid System

After retrieving water, the two returned to the mountain valley.

Qin Yi invited Chen Wen to look at the photos he had previously taken, and Chen Wen readily agreed.

The two looked at the photos.

Chen Wen noticed that most of Qin Yi’s photos were of animals.

”Ravens, vultures, Tibetan antelopes, yaks, Tibetan Horse Bears, Tibetan Mastiffs, and even wolves—you’ve encountered quite a few animals!”

Chen Wen couldn’t help but say, ”Plus, wolves are something most people don’t see; you’ve indeed had good luck.”

Qin Yi chuckled.

After looking at the photos, the relationship between the two also became a bit more relaxed than before.

In the coming days, the two coexisted peacefully.

Toward the evening, Chen Wen showed Qin Yi his wound.

His wound had mostly scabbed over, and there were signs of recovery.

Chen Wen glanced at the wound and said, ”Rest for one more day tomorrow. Walking should be fine, but walking too much might tug on the wound and cause it to crack. Just be mindful of it.”

Qin Yi nodded.

He learned from Chen Wen how to bandage it so he could change the dressing himself later.

In the evening, Chen Wen did not let Qin Yi rest in the cave, just like before.

And once Qin Yi’s breathing had evened out, Chen Wen let the animals out for some air, avoiding contact between them and Qin Yi.

The next day repeated the previous day’s routine.

On the third day.

After getting up in the morning, Qin Yi checked the condition of his wound himself.

The bruising had mostly dissipated.

These days, Chen Wen helped him boil water, keeping his wound warm with a compress.

Thanks to the warm compress, Qin Yi’s bruise no longer affected his walking.

And the open wound had been cleaned by Chen Wen, with no inflammation or redness.

Especially with the addition of anti-inflammatory drugs and powdered wound medicine, Qin Yi’s injury had significantly lessened.

”Great, I can continue walking!”

Excitement flashed in Qin Yi’s eyes.

He stood up and started to put weight on his injured leg. Soon, he felt a slight tugging pain in the wound.

But it wasn’t severe.

This made Qin Yi unable to resist clenching his fist and cheering, ”I’m healed!”

He walked out of the tent and took a few steps on the ground.

Almost completely unaffected.

By this time, Chen Wen had also heard the commotion, walked out of the valley, and looked at the situation outside.

Seeing Qin Yi moving unimpeded, he couldn’t help but nod: his wound treatment skills have improved again!

At this moment, Qin Yi also saw Chen Wen standing at the mouth of the valley, excitedly walked over, shook hands with Chen Wen, and expressed his gratitude, ”Brother, thanks to you! If it weren’t for you, I would indeed have run into trouble this time!”

Chen Wen smiled and waved his hand, ”No big deal. You rest, I’ll grab some meat and make breakfast.”

Qin Yi nodded.

After returning near the tent, Qin Yi also began to fold up his tent and pack it onto his bike.

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After having breakfast.

Qin Yi took out his thank-you gift—some anti-inflammatory medicine, some barbecue seasoning, and some tea bags.

”Brother, don’t refuse!”

Qin Yi patted Chen Wen’s shoulder, ”You saved my life; without you, I might really die in the Da Qiangtang, so don’t decline. I reckon my life is definitely more precious than these things.”

Chen Wen chuckled and accepted the items from Qin Yi: ”Alright, I’ll take them. Besides, I’ve prepared some yak jerky for you; not much, just munch on it on the way.”

Chen Wen didn’t allow Qin Yi to refuse and handed over some of the yak jerky.

Soon, Qin Yi pushed his bike to the mouth of the valley.

He nodded to Chen Wen, ”Brother, that’s all I have to say; once the Qiangtang is over, I’ll treat you to a drink!”

”Alright.”

Chen Wen calmly nodded, ”When the time comes, we’ll not return until drunk!”

Hearing this, Qin Yi laughed loudly, ”Good, not returning until drunk! I like that saying! See you later!”

Qin Yi waved his hand, no longer looking back, and pushed his bike into the distance.

Chen Wen watched Qin Yi’s back, and after he walked out a few hundred meters, signaled for the Golden Eagle to fly out from the valley.

The Golden Eagle landed beside Chen Wen.

”Go, see where he’s headed, if anyone else contacts him. Also, don’t let him notice.”

Chen Wen instructed.

The Golden Eagle flapped its wings and soared into the sky.

Chen Wen then returned to the camp, moved away the stones blocking the cave entrance, allowing the Snow Leopard family to freely come and go from the cave.

By the afternoon, nearing evening.

The Golden Eagle returned to the camp, dust-laden.

Chen Wen had already prepared food and water and placed them in front of the Golden Eagle.

The Golden Eagle ate some meat, drank some water, and only then caught its breath.

It reported to Chen Wen its findings, ”No one contacted him. He’s still alone, pushing his bike deep into the Qiangtang.”

Hearing this, Chen Wen sighed in relief.

Qin Yi did have no issues; he’s just a hiking enthusiast and photographer.

Though assured of Qin Yi’s lack of issues, Chen Wen still felt uncomfortable, as if there was a lurking sense of danger around.

Could it be the aftermath of a previous collection of keywords?

Chen Wen scratched his head, feeling he might be overthinking it.

”Alright, don’t worry about Qin Yi anymore; he should be fine. Let’s just continue enjoying our little life. Also, no need to be so tense!”

Chen Wen said to the Snow Leopard, which also put the Snow Leopard at ease.

It said, ”I’m planning to take them out for a bit, do you think it’s okay?”

Looking at the cubs, Chen Wen nodded.

Perhaps due to ample nutrition, these three Snow Leopard cubs grew very quickly and are quite big. Going out now should be fine.

He advised, ”Going out is fine, but don’t go too far, just stay near the valley. Also, be careful of other wild animals, especially predators in the air.”

To some aerial predators, Snow Leopard cubs are very appealing targets.

Easy to digest and reduce competition pressure.

A win-win.

The Snow Leopard nodded slightly, keeping it in mind.

The nearby Golden Eagle also glanced thoughtfully at the sky outside the cave.

As the nominal uncle of these little cubs, should I also help keep an eye on threats from above?

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The next day.

With Qin Yi gone, Chen Wen resumed his prior routine.

In the morning, he left the camp to fetch water, meeting with the River Curve Horse herd, chatting with Xiong Ma to strengthen their bond, and familiarizing himself with the rest of the River Curve Horses so they could become more accustomed to him.

The Golden Eagle also continued hunting for pikas.

Watching the Golden Eagle’s silhouette spinning in the sky, Chen Wen couldn’t help but think: why not... tell the Golden Eagle not to hunt the pikas too aggressively?

Otherwise, the pikas in this area might really face extinction!

Thinking it over, Chen Wen decided to mention it to the Golden Eagle.

Peaceful days lasted for two days.

Chen Wen and the animals completely let down their guard, returning to their previous leisure.

This morning.

Like usual, Chen Wen planned to go out for water and continue fostering relationships with the River Curve Horse herd.

The River Curve Horse herd now considers Chen Wen as their second leader.

As long as Xiong Ma doesn’t speak, Chen Wen can freely take the River Curve Horses away.

They wouldn’t resist.

If the system could display normal taming, Chen Wen felt that he’d successfully tamed almost all the River Curve Horses.

Though there are still a couple of River Curve Horses with an irritable temperament.

Today, Chen Wen planned to bring some food over and win over the remaining River Curve Horses.

Therefore, before going out, he reminded the Snow Leopard, ”I might return a bit late today. Be cautious and don’t wander too far.”

The Snow Leopard nodded.