Starting from Robinson Crusoe

Because its front paws were subdued, it instinctively felt uncomfortable and kicked back with its hind legs.

But soon, Chen Zhou pressed its hind legs down with his knee, rendering it immobile.

Woo~aow~woo-aow

Tiger Second began to panic somewhat, growling urgently, trying hard to escape Chen Zhou’s control.

However, even if it grew a few more months, there was no chance it could gain the upper hand in struggling; the more vigorously it struggled, the tighter Chen Zhou gripped, pressing it down even more firmly.

After a few attempts, Tiger Second finally realized that it couldn’t break free from the Leader’s restraint on its own and called for Tiger First and Tiger Third.

But the other two Saw-toothed Tigers were far from as reckless as it was.

Saw-toothed Tigers are gregarious animals with a very clear understanding of hierarchy within the group.

Chen Zhou had subdued Tiger Second in this one-on-one play or contest, and they completely dared not interfere, all just standing by to watch.

Aow!

Unable to wait for its brothers to come help, Tiger Second was visibly growing anxious, its growls becoming increasingly desperate.

But its excessive struggle only made Chen Zhou increase his strength little by little, making it even harder to move.

After a while, Tiger Second finally understood that it had no room for resistance, recognized its status, squinted its round eyes, and softly begged mercy.

"You brat, see if you dare again."

Seeing it become sensible, Chen Zhou let go and patted Tiger Second’s forehead.

Tiger Second promptly rose, crestfallenly following behind Chen Zhou as if greatly wronged.

At this time, smoke had already billowed out from the chimney extending from the snow shelter, and although the constant wind scattered this smoke, a faint smoky scent lingered around.

Chen Zhou didn’t comfort Tiger Second further; having spent so much time together, he understood these guys’ personalities well.

In a sense, Saw-toothed Tigers are actually quite simple, like children.

They may not have the loyalty of dogs, or the ability to read people like Lai Fu, but they don’t hold grudges, and definitely won’t let brief unhappiness linger.

Before long, as he and Paul and Bi Kai take the Three-headed Saw-toothed Tiger outdoors, feeling the passionate hunting atmosphere, Tiger Second will become excited once more.

For Saw-toothed Tigers, whether it’s brief defeat or a failed hunt, or losing out to another in a mating contest, these are mere ripples in their "beastlife."

Wild animals are not defeated by setbacks; even the agony of wounds rarely kills them, let alone such insignificant matters.

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Returning to the cave, Paul had already cut the meat and spices and placed them into the pot.

Bi Kai’s knowledge of herbs compensated for the lack of flavor; many plants that Chen Zhou and Paul couldn’t determine whether they were poisonous had been validated by Bi Kai, among them some with distinctly sweet and some with spicy flavors.

Although the tastes of these plants are far removed from modern seasoning, they at least divide into "bitter, spicy, sour, sweet," and can suppress the gamey flavor of the meat; adding a little when stewing meat makes it still quite tasty.

However, due to the significant plant variety difference between the Baihar Mountain Range and the forest where Bi Kai lives, several tasty plants mentioned by Bi Kai couldn’t be found here, making it difficult to cook tastier meals.

"What’s wrong?

I heard them calling just now."

As soon as Chen Zhou entered the cave, Paul, who was cooking, hurriedly asked about his precious companions.

"Nothing, I was just playing with it."

He replied casually, turning to ask Bi Kai.

"How’s it going?"

Beside Bi Kai was a pile of slender wooden sticks, which he was focused on carving both ends by the firelight, then wrapping squirrel fur around them for slip prevention.

"Just a few left."

He answered, head down.

All these wooden sticks had been made into long spears, not only for today’s bear hunt but also as main weapons for the future killing of hibernating animals.

Being the person most familiar with cold weapons among the three, Bi Kai naturally took on the responsibility of carving the long spears.