Chapter 332: The Head Wolf's Command

The bulge in the Broken-Waist Wolf's protective suit pocket couldn't possibly be caused by a single Use Yishi.

It came here with a pack of wolves and Yi Stones, so it definitely wasn't just for moving the door. The moment Xia Qing's mind turned a little, she understood what the wolf pack had come for.

She quickly made up her mind and bent down to meet the Broken-Waist Wolf at eye level. Just this one simple action drew no reaction from the Broken-Waist Wolf, but the claws and fangs of the seven wolves crouching outside the courtyard were bared. They regarded Xia Qing's approach as a threat and a provocation.

To say she wasn't afraid would be a lie.

Xia Qing tried her best to stay calm and earnestly asked the Broken-Waist Wolf, "Handsome wolf brother with the broken waist, do you want me to take off your protective suit and take out the things in your pocket?"

The Broken-Waist Wolf used action to express its intent—it shifted its position and brought the bulging right-side pocket of its protective suit close to Xia Qing's hand.

Not taking off the protective suit, just retrieving the items.

"Okay." Xia Qing reached out and opened the right-side pocket of the Broken-Waist Wolf's protective suit to pull things out from inside. The low growls of the wolf pack outside the courtyard rose up, especially chilling.

Ram Boss, hearing the threatening and furious howls of the wolf pack, immediately stood in front of Xia Qing and showed its spiral horn toward the wolves. The Sick Wolf also stood beside Xia Qing, separating her from the wolf pack.

The Broken-Leg Wolf? Having been scolded, it still stood by the overturned water basin, not daring to move.

The patter of rain grew more urgent, serving as the atmosphere crew for this standoff between humans, sheep, and wolves.

The Head Wolf, lying under the eaves, slowly stood up and let out a low growl at the wolf pack, revealing its pale fangs.

The seven wolves outside the courtyard, and inside the courtyard the Broken-Waist Wolf, the Broken-Leg Wolf, and the Sick Wolf—all lowered their heads and tucked their tails at the Head Wolf's growl, striking poses of submission.

The Head Wolf's dignity brooks no provocation.

The Head Wolf's commands must be obeyed.

Xia Qing pulled two walnut-sized Yi Stones from the Broken-Waist Wolf's side pocket, her heart pounding rapidly.

What do two walnut-sized Yi Stones weighing about 160 grams mean? They mean that if no new use case appears and the current dosage is maintained, they'll be enough for Xia Qing to use for a whole year!

That wasn't all—the Broken-Waist Wolf turned around, letting Xia Qing reach into its left-side pocket. This time, Xia Qing pulled out a large bundle of grass with roots.

Yi Stones plus herbs—one could see how seriously the wolf pack took this trade.

Xia Qing took a deep breath, steadied her emotions, and asked, "Handsome wolf brother, what do you want to trade for this time?"

After the Broken-Waist Wolf, which had already washed its feet clean, entered the house, contrary to Xia Qing's expectations, it actually went to the kitchen and carried out the basins the Sick Wolf and Ram Boss drank water from.

It walked up to Xia Qing, set the basin on the ground, placed the thing it had been holding in its mouth into the food basin, and looked at Xia Qing with an earnest expression.

Xia Qing understood what it meant, but was surprised by its behavior. The Broken-Waist Wolf had actually been carrying a needle-less syringe in its mouth the whole time—where had it gotten it?

"The Yi Stones you brought—are you trading them for premium nutrient solution?"

Seeing that Xia Qing understood, the Broken-Waist Wolf went into the bathroom again, rested its paws on the bathing tub, and turned its head to look at Xia Qing.

Not just trading for premium nutrient solution, but also for a medicinal bath.

Whether or not the Broken-Waist Wolf could understand, Xia Qing still had to make things clear: "Do all the wolves you brought need to bathe?"

The Broken-Waist Wolf bared its lips, revealing two small white fang tips, and smiled.

This smile made Xia Qing's heart skip a beat. A pack of fierce evolved wolves, soaking in body-damage healing potion and drinking premium nutrient solution—what are they up to?

A fight—this pack of wolves is definitely going to fight. That's why they're putting up such a big investment, bringing two large Yi Stones and a bundle of herbs all at once.

Who are they going to fight? The Xiong Qun or the snake group that seriously wounded the wolf pack in July, or both tribes?

If that's the case, it wouldn't be appropriate for her to let all the wolves soak in this tub of medicinal liquid that's already been used four times and left to sit overnight.

Because the body damage of the wolves soaking later might not be treated or alleviated. If their physical condition isn't adjusted to its best state, they might fail or die when fighting a strong enemy.

Xia Qing took a deep breath. "Handsome wolf brother, wait a moment. Let me make a call, then I'll decide whether to trade or not."

Xia Qing took out her phone and called Daya. "Brother Ya, is it convenient to talk? Or is it convenient for me to contact Third Brother right now?"

"Hold on." Without needing to be told, Daya knew what Xia Qing was looking for Zhang San about.

About five minutes later, Xia Qing received Zhang San's call. He had been woken up, and his voice carried the grumpiness of just getting up. "Xia Qing, disturbing my sleep on a rainy day?"

Xia Qing hurriedly apologized. "Third Brother, it's really an urgent matter. The wolf pack entered my territory yesterday and discovered that the medicinal bath I prepare is a good thing. Right now there are eleven wolves in my territory, wanting to trade a large bundle of herbs for a medicinal bath. Third Brother, the medicinal water I used last night has already soaked two wolves and one sheep. If I soak nine more wolves in it, will the efficacy be enough?"

Zhang San became interested. "All evolved wolves?"

Xia Qing answered very firmly, "Yes, all evolved wolves. A few of them are even bigger than the wolf with the waist injury."

"Then it's definitely not enough." Zhang San responded. "Don't you still have one pack of potion on hand?"

"Yes." Daya had delivered a month's worth of medicine to Xia Qing at once, three packs in total. Xia Qing had used two packs, so there really was one left.

"After the rain stops, give me the herbs the wolves brought back. In six days, I'll have Daya deliver the medicine to you. You don't need to throw away the potion you've already used. Divide the pack of potion you have into nine portions, and each time a wolf soaks, add one-ninth into the tub with warm water. Remember to make them wash the mud off their bodies before getting in."

Her idol would need to keep the potion preparation secret from Ji Li and the others, and that also required time.

After sincerely thanking him, Xia Qing hung up the phone and told the Broken-Waist Wolf waiting in the bathroom, "I agree to the trade. However, I need to move the bathing tub out to the courtyard. How about Handsome wolf brother has your companions soak in the courtyard?"

Although they were paying SSVIP users, Xia Qing wouldn't allow that pack of wildly fierce evolved wolves into her house. If it weren't raining, Xia Qing would have had them soak outside the courtyard.

Seeing that the Broken-Waist Wolf didn't object, Xia Qing picked up the bathing tub and placed it under the eaves, setting it down steadily. "Handsome wolf brother, wait a moment. I'll heat up the water temperature, then add some spring water and potion."

Xia Qing went back inside and brought up the last pack of body-damage healing potion from the storage room, added some into the bathing tub, then poured in unpolluted spring water and heated it to a suitable temperature. "You can start soaking now—one hour per wolf."

Xia Qing had assumed the first to bathe would be the Broken-Waist Wolf, because its status in the pack was second only to the Head Wolf. But unexpectedly, the Broken-Waist Wolf actually went outside the courtyard, called all the wolves in, had the other wolves wait in the sheep pen, and led the most burly gray-brown evolved wolf to the bathing tub under the eaves.

This wolf, standing tall, was as tall as Xia Qing. When it came under the eaves and met Xia Qing's gaze, she felt an extremely strong sense of pressure. A powerhouse—this wolf was absolutely a formidable evolved being.

Without a handgun, Xia Qing would absolutely be no match for it. With a sniper rifle in hand, Xia Qing would win at long range; at close range, the wolf would win.

And so, Xia Qing's admiration for the Head Wolf rose another notch.

To be able to keep such a formidable evolved wolf in check, the Head Wolf's combat ability must be extremely impressive. If the Head Wolf fought at full strength, even Yang Jin, the top combatant of the Azure Dragon Squad, might not necessarily be its match!