newbobooks Chapter 167 Hunting
Chapter 167 Hunting
The meat of ten beasts that the jackal tribe brought back from the eastern tribes may sound like a lot, but for the jackal people who have been suffering from hunger and cold for a long time, this food can only last for about three days.
Therefore, as soon as the heavy snow stopped, Mu decided to lead his people deep into the forest to hunt in order to find more food sources.
To ensure they could bring back enough food, Mu specifically selected twenty strong and healthy orcs from his tribe to go out with him.
He knew the importance of this hunting mission; only by relying on these strong and capable members of his tribe could he increase the chances of success and bring back enough food to meet the needs of the entire tribe.
Immediately afterwards, Mu leaped from the edge of the cave, and the instant he landed, his body rapidly transformed into a massive jackal.
The other tribesmen followed in his footsteps, eagerly rushing out of the cave.
In an instant, the once quiet cave became bustling with life and energy.
In the blink of an eye, jackals rushed out of the cave like lightning, their figures nimble and agile, like a well-trained team heading to the battlefield.
Each jackal was full of fighting spirit and determination; their eyes were firm, their steps were powerful, and they marched into the unknown depths of the forest.
In the vast expanse of white snow, the figures of the jackals stood out conspicuously.
Their hair fluttered in the wind, like flags guiding them forward.
Their claws dug deep into the snow, leaving a trail of clear footprints.
"Chief, the deep forest I inquired about is just ahead."
Mu led the way, and the jackal orc who had gone ahead to scout the situation returned to speak with him.
"Alright, we'll hunt on the outskirts today. Remember, don't go deep into the jungle, because we don't know the terrain and we can't take risks easily."
Mu is a very good leader; he is both ambitious and strategic.
"Yes, Chief." The jackal warriors responded in unison behind their chief.
Mu led the jackal tribe in search of prey on the outskirts of the forest.
They moved cautiously through the woods, their eyes scanning their surroundings with keen awareness.
Suddenly, a wild rabbit darted out of the grass. Mu immediately directed his tribesmen to give chase, and together they gradually surrounded the rabbit.
In the end, a young jackal successfully caught a hare, bringing a precious meal to its people.
Despite the good results, Mu didn't know that this was just the beginning.
They need more food to meet the needs of their community.
So they continued patrolling the outskirts of the forest, hoping for their next prey to appear.
After walking a little further, they discovered several rabbit holes.
The rabbits here are not as big as those in the Lala Mountains, but they are still several times larger than rabbits in the real world.
The capture of the rabbit had encouraged the pack of jackal orcs, and they began to herd it away one by one.
Some impatient jackals have already started digging a hole, determined to catch all the rabbits inside.
Suddenly, the area was filled with orcs digging holes or pits, or watching the entrances to prevent rabbits from escaping.
Just as the jackal tribe's orcs were busy, a giant hare ran out of its burrow, followed by several smaller hares.
Mu Yima pounced first, and after a struggle, the big rabbit was finally bitten to death.
The rabbits behind it were also hunted by the beastmen, and this harvest greatly encouraged them.
So everyone started digging the hole again.
The thick snow covered the entrance to the cave. The jackal tribe beastmen searched for the right direction while keeping an eye out for any other wild rabbits that might run out.
Suddenly, a cry of pain was heard. One of the orcs digging the hole seemed to have encountered something sharp, injuring his forepaw.
"What happened?" Mu ran over.
It's important to know that their tribe doesn't have witch doctors, so if an orc is injured, it means they might not be able to recover and could lose their ability to work.
"Chief, there's a hard rock in this cave that hurt my hand."
As the orc's forepaw retracted, a small rock rolled out from behind it.
This stone emitted a fluorescent light, and Mu immediately sensed that it was something special.
After all, the skin and fur of orcs are gradually strengthened after they have advanced, so ordinary stones cannot hurt them at all.
Seeing the bloodied forepaws of his tribesman, Mu put away the stone and let him rest beside him.
He personally dug carefully at the entrance of the hole, but unfortunately he found nothing after digging for a long time.
After other tribesmen caught a few more rabbits, they finally confirmed that there were no more rabbits left and left the place.
Mu rolled the small stone into a ball with a vine and held it in his mouth, then led the way as he continued searching for prey.
A dozen or so rabbits were not enough to satisfy their appetites; they now urgently needed to catch some larger animals to stockpile food.
Before long, Mu discovered a series of footprints.
These are clearly the footprints of a sheep.
This winter has been exceptionally cold, with continuous blizzards forcing many herbivores to come to the jungle in search of food.
This brought hope to the beastmen, as their arrival meant they no longer had to worry about food.
Mu led his people to follow behind, and they soon spotted their tracks.
"We'll slowly flank them from behind, and then everyone will form a circle around them, making sure not a single sheep escapes!"
Mu calmly directed the orcs, who slowly approached the sheep herd in a fan shape.
Just as they were about to approach the sheep beast, Mu signaled everyone to stop.
He whispered a warning: "Be careful not to make any noise, so as not to startle them."
All the beastmen held their breath, anxiously awaiting Mu's next instruction.
Mu observed the movements of the sheep beast, searching for the best opportunity to attack.
Finally, his eyes lit up, and he whispered, "Now!"
At his command, the orcs charged towards the sheep herd like arrows released from a bow.
The sheep were immediately thrown into a panic and scattered in all directions. However, the encirclement had already been formed, and they had nowhere to escape.
After a fierce battle, all the sheep were captured.
However, because the sheep beasts were adept at using their horns to fight back, several of their tribe's beastmen were injured to varying degrees.
"Chief, let's hurry back to the tribe. It's very dangerous to get injured in winter, and the smell of blood will easily attract other wild beasts."
Mu Shen knew his people were right, so he led them and sped off towards the tribe.