Animal Detective

Humans as terrifying upright apes—that was something from millions of years ago.

Online, there are many debates.

For instance, people argue about whether a cat can beat a dog, if a dog can take on a wolf one-on-one, or if a person could fight back and kill a wolf during an attack.

Proponents and opponents argue endlessly over these questions.

But in reality, when a wolf charges, everyone’s subconscious reaction is always the same: turn and run.

The young man who had thrown the beef was no exception.

One moment he was bragging to his friend about his courage; the next, upon seeing the she-wolf charge him, his brain was frantically screaming at his legs to run for his life.

But by the time his legs responded, it was too late.

Amid the shocked gasps of the surrounding onlookers, the she-wolf leaped into the air, aiming for the young man’s neck.

She was a Wolf King, rich with battle experience.

His arms, closer to his brain, were more responsive.

In that instant, the young man’s instinct to throw up his arms saved him.

The she-wolf’s jaws clamped down on his arm, and her momentum sent him tumbling to the ground.

Before he even fully hit the pavement, the she-wolf was already twisting her head, tearing at his flesh.

A bloodcurdling scream instantly echoed down the entire highway.

The crowd of bystanders had no time to react.

But just then, a black shadow lunged forward.

It was Tianxiong!

During his first encounter with the wolf pack, Tianxiong had been startled by the unfamiliar creatures and, acting on instinct, had run away.

But when Lakshen was in danger, Tianxiong had charged out without a second thought.

He was a stray dog, chosen by Shen Xin and brought to the training base.

He was served good food and water every day, and he clearly understood human kindness.

At the same time, he was trained to be a police dog.

And as a police dog, he had one duty: to protect humans.

Specifically, in his public security and defense training, his duty was to protect innocent civilians from being attacked by targets.

He was conditioned to protect humans, to protect the innocent.

In that moment, to Tianxiong, the young man was an innocent civilian, and the she-wolf was the target.

His training had taught him to protect innocent civilians, even if it meant death.

This was his mission.

Therefore, the moment he saw the young man being attacked by the she-wolf, Tianxiong charged over.

With a ferocious roar, Tianxiong zeroed in on his target: the she-wolf’s injured left hind leg.

The she-wolf, ever aware of her surroundings, instantly released her bite, leaping sideways to dodge and retreat.

Tianxiong didn’t give chase. Instead, he immediately positioned himself in front of the young man and barked ferociously at the she-wolf.

The she-wolf’s ferocity, once her teeth tasted blood, was completely unleashed.

Her injured leg felt a little better, giving her the confidence to fight.

The instant she landed from her dodge, she lunged forward again.

In the past few days, Tianxiong’s strategy against the she-wolf had been one of harassment and attrition.

He could sense how formidable she was—her bites were more vicious, her attacks more powerful.

But now, with an innocent civilian behind him, Tianxiong could not retreat.

In an instant, wolf and dog were locked in a vicious struggle.

There were no techniques, only a frenzy of primal attacks, trading bite for bite.

Tussling, rolling, and letting out bestial roars, the wolf and dog were like soldiers on a bloody, pre-modern battlefield, driven by a single conviction: kill the other.

The scene left all the onlookers utterly stunned.

After just a few seconds, the wolf and dog separated.

Both had been wounded; both were bleeding.

The she-wolf crouched low, a chilling sound rumbling in her throat.

Tianxiong did the same, stubbornly guarding the young man.

Dogs, like wolves, are afraid of pain.

If he were an ordinary dog, his instinct would be to back away after being hurt.

It’s a biological imperative.

During a police dog’s bite training, the handler will frantically strike the dog with a rubber baton. This is to train the dog not to release its bite out of pain when attacked.

Not only had Tianxiong undergone this training, but he also possessed superior intelligence, thanks to Shen Xin’s gift.

He could endure the pain and knew when he couldn’t back down.

"My arm!"

The young man behind him screamed, struggling to get up and run.

His friend in the car also snapped out of it, scrambling out of the vehicle to help him.

Just then, the she-wolf charged out again.

This time, she tried to bypass Tianxiong and attack the young man.

She had quickly deduced that Tianxiong was protecting the young man.

On the plains, sheepdogs were just like this.

She had experience attacking flocks of sheep; she would feign an attack on the flock to draw out the sheepdog, thereby creating an opportunity to strike.

Sure enough, when she feinted as if to run around him, Tianxiong immediately charged forward.

The she-wolf instantly pounced on Tianxiong, taking aim and trying to sink her teeth into his neck.

But Tianxiong was no ordinary dog. Influenced by Shen Xin’s gift, he had a deeper understanding of combat. He could use tactics, he fought with skill, and most importantly, he knew the importance of protecting his vital spots.

He twisted his body and rolled on the ground, dodging the she-wolf’s fatal blow.

The instant he was back on his feet, he lunged again, and they were once more tangled in a brawl.

At that moment, a loud car horn suddenly blared.

A driver had come to their senses and was honking to scare the she-wolf.

Although she had grown accustomed to some things after lingering on the highway for two days, the she-wolf was still startled and instinctively let go to dodge.

But Tianxiong wasn’t afraid. He seized the opportunity to tackle the she-wolf to the ground.

It was just a car horn.

Having once been a stray in the city, Tianxiong just wanted to roar in that moment: ’I even know how to use a crosswalk!’

One by one, the other drivers caught on, and a cacophony of horns erupted.

The young man was finally reached by his friend, who frantically dragged him into the car.

The wolf and dog separated.

Both were covered in blood.

Amidst the rising and falling chorus of horns, the she-wolf panicked, turned, and fled.

After a moment’s hesitation, Tianxiong gave chase.