I thrived in the primitive tribe

Watching the two little ones scrambling for food in the ceramic bowl, Lu Yao said gently, "Don't worry, there's more here."

The alpha wolf seemed to have lowered its guard against the two. After watching the cubs for a while, it strolled over to its mate, nuzzled her with its head, and after confirming that its mate was sleeping soundly, it lowered its head, picked up the roasted meat, tasted it, and then moved the rest to the two cubs.

Just then, the meat broth in the earthenware bowl was almost gone. The leader put the roasted meat into the bowl, and the two little ones looked up at their father, then lowered their heads again to start gnawing on the roasted meat.

Lu Yao glanced at the earthenware pot; there wasn't much broth left. She poured the remaining broth into a bowl while the wolf cubs were tearing at the roasted meat, and then prepared to return to her tribe.

"Wolf leader, I need to use this earthenware bowl to hold medicine for your mate. I'll take it back first." Lu Yao turned to the alpha wolf as if she had just thought of something, and then pointed to the earthenware bowl next to the mother wolf. After feeding her the medicine, she hadn't taken the bowl back and had left it there.

The alpha wolf looked in the direction she pointed, carried the ceramic bowl to Lu Yao's side, and then watched as Lu Yao and the other person left hand in hand.

The other wolves only paid attention to this side at the beginning. After seeing that their leader did not launch an attack, they began to eat their dinner amidst the aroma of meat.

The two returned to their companions, picked up the food given to them by their tribesmen, and began to eat heartily.

"Why do these wolves seem so intelligent?"

"Yes, especially that alpha wolf."

As Lu Yao ate, she listened to the others discussing how unusual this wolf pack was. "Can wolf cubs eat meat right after birth?"

The group looked at each other, puzzled as to why Lu Yao would ask such a strange question.

"Normally, newborn wolf pups should only be able to drink their mother's milk."

"How could those two wolf cubs eat roasted meat, and it seemed like they ate it without any problems?"

“I suspect this alpha wolf is the wolf king,” Loya interjected.

"The Wolf King! It's actually the Wolf King?" Lu Yao was very puzzled when she saw her companion's surprised look.

"What's the difference between a wolf king and an ordinary local wolf?"

"Legend has it that the wolf king not only possesses a mind more intelligent than any other territorial wolf, but also makes the wisest decisions during every hunt and migration, leading the pack to avoid danger and capture abundant food. Moreover, its body is stronger, with taut muscles and astonishing strength. Even when facing the fiercest enemies, the wolf king never backs down and can always turn the tide of battle single-handedly, protecting the safety of the pack."

"Is the Wolf King really that powerful?" Lu Yao asked, puzzled, as she listened to her tribesmen's explanation.

"Yes, but the wolf king rarely comes out. It usually stays in its own territory. Why would it lead the pack here?"

"Isn't the Wolf King's territory around here?"

"Yes, legend has it that the Wolf King's territory is located closer to the volcano, far away from here."

"Legend? So this means it's the first time you've ever seen the Wolf King?"

"Yes, according to legend, every wolf pack has an alpha wolf, meaning there are as many alpha wolves as there are wolf packs, but there is only one wolf king."

"Is that so?"

"That's how it's been passed down since ancient times, so it shouldn't be wrong."

Listening to her companion's story, Lu Yao felt that she had gained a deeper understanding of this continent.

For the next few days, the sun remained warm and bright, shining on the saltwater lake. They continued to make salt as usual, but in addition to brewing medicine for the mother wolf, they also cooked for the two wolf cubs every day.

Ever since Lu Yao and the others first shared cooked food with the two little guys, they seemed to have opened the door to a new world, developing a strong interest in cooked food. Whenever Lu Yao or the others started a fire to cook, the two wolf cubs would sneak over from a distance when the adults weren't looking, cautiously approaching An Hun to freeload.

In fact, the wolf king had already noticed it with keen eyes. As a leader who possessed both wisdom and strength, it had taken note of the children's little actions from the very beginning, but it did not interfere.

Only the two cubs thought they had fooled their father. Every time they came, they would turn back every two steps, constantly watching their father's movements, as if afraid that their little tricks would be discovered. Little did they know that their father had known all along. From the very beginning when the two cubs sneaked past, the wolf king had been quietly waiting not far away.

Lu Yao and his companions naturally noticed the wolves' "secret activities." Seeing how cute the two were, they didn't expose them. So, every day, the two wolves would sneak over, pretending not to see them, and everyone would feed them.

The wolf king's mate woke up the next day. After rubbing against each other for a long time, the two wolves looked up at Lu Yao and the others and expressed their deep gratitude to them with a low and long howl.

As time went by, the mother wolf gradually recovered, and the wolf pack's life slowly returned to its former rhythm. The wolf king began to go hunting more frequently, returning each time with a rich haul, and would specially send some to Lu Yao and the others as a reward for their help.

Perhaps seeing that his cubs got along very well with Lu Yao and the others, the wolf king was not in a hurry to leave the land that had given them warmth and help with his mate and children.

However, good times are always fleeting. When Lu Yao and the others finally filled their earthenware jars with crystal-clear salt, it signified the time for parting and their impending journey home. Facing the impending separation, everyone felt a mix of emotions.

After spending so many days together, everyone had developed a deep affection for the two lively, adorable, and curious wolf cubs. However, everyone also knew that all good things must come to an end. Although they were reluctant to part with them, they understood that their encounter with the two wolf cubs was a beautiful accident.

They began to quietly pack their belongings, burying the beautiful times they had spent with the wolf cubs deep in their hearts. The wolf king and the mother wolf seemed to sense the impending separation as well. After talking with his wife and cubs, the wolf king led several adult wolves out.

When Lu Yao saw them again, they were carrying some plants in their mouths. The wolf king led them to place the plants near Lu Yao and the others, then quickly retreated. Looking at their actions, Lu Yao felt puzzled and walked forward to examine the plants.

Luo Ya and the others also gathered around. They turned over the plants on the ground, and Lu Yao gradually recognized that the plant looked like a wild peanut, which surprised her greatly.

"What are these? Are these beans? Can we eat them?" Lu Yao looked in the direction of the person who spoke and saw some round, yellow beans growing on the plant stem in his hand.

Lu Yao's hands trembled as she picked them up to examine them. She gently held them in her palms, scrutinizing every detail. She could hardly believe her eyes—they really were soybeans! Lu Yao was overjoyed.

Lu Yao's excitement was palpable. The others couldn't understand why she was so happy to see these plants, and they exchanged puzzled glances.

"These are all good things, we can eat them! I never expected the Wolf King to give us such a big gift," Lu Yao said, unable to hide her excitement. The others were also very happy, infected by Lu Yao's excitement, and they had so many kinds of food.

She turned towards the wolf king's direction and danced with joy, saying, "Thank you!"

The wolf king and the other wolves were also very pleased to see Lu Yao and the others so happy.

Lu Yao and her companions carefully gathered the plants and began their journey home. The wolf king and his family watched them leave, their howls echoing through the forest, startling the birds into flight. Lu Yao turned back to look at the wolf king and his family in the distance and silently said, "Goodbye, Wolf King."