Chapter 347 The Wolves Are Coming (Subscription Request)
Wang Bingbing couldn’t resist Meng Chao’s insistence, and finally lay down on the thermal blanket, curled up, feeling the gradually rising temperature in the ice house, and fatigue quickly swept over her body.

She closed her eyes, and in her ears were the occasional sounds of Meng Chao’s busy work and the crackling of firewood in the fire. These sounds sounded particularly reassuring at this moment.

Seeing that Wang Bingbing had fallen asleep peacefully, Meng Chao tiptoed out of the ice house and prepared to look for some stones.

This igloo is still safe for now. As long as you set a trap at the door when you leave, you can go further away.

After setting the trap, Meng Chao went to look for stones.

It is not easy to find stones in an area covered with ice and snow. He needs to find some areas that are not covered with ice and snow.

This valley of theirs is actually this one, otherwise he would not have chosen this place.

He found a few relatively flat stones and took them back to form a simple stove, ensuring that the flames would not directly contact the icy and snowy ground. This was both safe and allowed for better control of the fire.

Meng Chao spent an hour and found a lot of stones.

No animals came near, so Meng Chao set off the trap and moved the stone into the igloo.

Soon, he built a stove.

It’s a pity that there is no chimney, otherwise he could build a shelter.

After finishing it, he put the hanging pot on the fire and prepared to boil some hot water for later use.

After completing all this, Meng Chao also felt an indescribable fatigue.

He sat by the fire, quietly looking at Wang Bingbing’s sleeping face, and a warm feeling surged in his heart.

However, he did not reveal too much expression, after all, it was still a live broadcast.

The current situation regarding his relationship with Wang Bingbing is still unknown.

That time on the deserted island, maybe she was too excited.

Now he has calmed down and seems to have no intention of continuing.

However, there are still many one-day romances in the entertainment industry.

Some people just fall in love for a day if they feel like the role is playing.

After setting up the trap at the door again, Meng Chao prepared to take a nap.

After all, they are inside the igloo, which still provides them with a certain degree of protection.

Meng Chao gently added a few dry firewood to the fire, ensuring that the flame would continue to burn until late at night and provide the necessary warmth for this small igloo.

He carefully took out his thermal blanket from his backpack and spread it on the ground as his makeshift bed, trying not to make any noise so as not to disturb the sleeping Wang Bingbing.

Before lying down, Meng Chao checked their equipment and supplies again to make sure all the necessities were within reach.

In particular, the kettle of heating water is essential for maintaining body temperature in such extreme conditions.

He silently calculated in his mind that if everything went well, these reserves should be enough to support them through the next few days.

As his body relaxed, Meng Chao’s thoughts began to drift away.

He recalled his experiences with Wang Bingbing on the deserted island. At that time, they faced the harsh test of nature, relied on each other and survived together.

The friendship of sharing weal and woe is unforgettable for him.

But now, back in the real world, everything seems complicated.

He was not sure whether Wang Bingbing’s memory of that experience was as deep as his, and he was even less sure what she thought about their future relationship.

Meng Chao sighed softly. He knew that no matter what the outcome, he had to respect Wang Bingbing’s choice.

After all, in this circle, emotional matters are often more complicated and changeable than they appear to the outside world.

He closed his eyes and tried to fall asleep, but he kept replaying every detail of his time with Wang Bingbing in his mind until his consciousness gradually faded.

At the same time, Wang Bingbing seemed to feel a warm and familiar breath in her dream, and a smile inadvertently appeared at the corner of her mouth.

She seemed to be back on that isolated island, fighting side by side with Meng Chao and facing the wind and rain together.

In the dream, all worries and concerns are thrown behind, leaving only pure joy and trust.

When the rain quietly fell on Wang Bingbing’s face through the cracks in the igloo, she slowly opened her eyes.

Seeing Meng Chao sleeping quietly not far away, she felt an inexplicable sense of security in her heart.

At this moment, she suddenly realized that no matter how chaotic the outside world was, at least in this small space, they could rely on each other.

Wang Bingbing got up quietly, trying not to wake Meng Chao, and began to prepare breakfast.

Although the conditions were simple, she tried her best to make a hot meal with the available ingredients, hoping to bring a little warmth to this cold morning.

As the sun gradually rises, the temperature inside the igloo also rises, indicating that a new day has officially begun.

When Meng Chao woke up and saw Wang Bingbing busy at work, a warm feeling surged in his heart.

Meng Chao rubbed his eyes and after he regained consciousness, he immediately noticed the unusual movement outside the ice house.

A low and continuous howl echoed in the cold wind. It was the unique sound of wolves, carrying a threat that could not be ignored.

His heart suddenly tightened and he quickly looked around for tools to defend himself.

Wang Bingbing also heard the voice, and her hands stopped moving involuntarily, with tension and worry written all over her face.

But she quickly calmed down and whispered to Meng Chao: “We have to be careful. Wolves usually don’t act alone. They may have been attracted by our campfire.”

Meng Chao nodded and quickly analyzed the current situation.

They were in an igloo, which provided some protection, but if the wolves found a way in, the consequences would be disastrous.

However, Meng Chao was not particularly worried, after all, his fighting ability was there.

I also have an axe and a hunting bow, which can be used to deal with these wolves.

The wolves outside did not seem to be in a hurry to attack. They wandered outside the igloo, occasionally letting out a few tentative howls, as if assessing the defensive capabilities of this small shelter.

Meng Chao knew that it was crucial to stay calm at this time. He whispered to Wang Bingbing, “Don’t worry, I have set a trap outside. If the wolves really come over, they will be caught.”

Wang Bingbing nodded. She trusted Meng Chao very much and believed that he could handle it.

However, the wolves’ patience seemed to exceed their expectations, and as time went on, they began to swim around the igloo more frequently.

A few bold wolves even began to try to approach the igloo, tentatively tapping the ground with their paws and making threatening sounds.

But Meng Chao was not worried at all because no one came in from the cave. It was not so easy for the wolves to dig open the igloo, after all, Meng Chao and Wang Bingbing had poured the igloo, and the outside was covered with ice.

At the same time, the ice and snow inside are constantly melting and solidifying, making the igloo more and more solid.

Meng Chao and Wang Bingbing kept a close eye on the movements outside the ice house, ready to deal with the wolves. Meng Chao held the axe handle tightly with a firm look in his eyes, while Wang Bingbing prepared some objects that could be used for throwing, just in case.

The wolves seemed to sense their vigilance and began to become more anxious. They growled at each other, as if discussing their next move.

At this moment, a huge gray wolf suddenly stood out from the wolf pack. It leaped forward and tried to break through the trap set by Meng Chao.

However, Meng Chao was prepared. He quickly pulled the trap mechanism, and a sharp icicle instantly popped out from the snow and pierced the gray wolf’s front leg.

The gray wolf howled miserably and fell to the snow.

Seeing this, the rest of the wolves took a few steps back, fear and anger flashing in their eyes.

Meng Chao and Wang Bingbing took the opportunity to strengthen the defense of the ice house.

Meng Chao reinforced the entrance of the igloo with stones and ice and snow to ensure that the wolves could not easily break in.

Wang Bingbing continued to boil water and prepare some hot food in case of a possible prolonged confrontation.

The wolves wandered outside the igloo for a long time but never found a chance to break through.

They seemed to realize that Meng Chao and Wang Bingbing were not easy to deal with, and began to disperse gradually.

After the wolves dispersed, Meng Chao went out and dragged the dead wolf into the ice house, ready to deal with it.

This is food delivered to your door. Although wolf meat tastes inferior to dog meat and is a little dryer than dog meat.

But, it is still delicious.

Especially in such icy and snowy weather, eating wolf meat can make people warm and no longer afraid of the cold.

Meng Chao carefully dragged the dead wolf into the ice house, trying not to make too much noise so as not to disturb the nearby wolves again. Seeing this, Wang Bingbing immediately put down her work and came to help.

They first laid the wolf carcass flat in a corner of the igloo. Meng Chao took out a sharp dagger from his backpack and began to skin the wolf skillfully. His movements were quick and precise, and in a short while, the wolf skin was completely peeled off. Meng Chao spread the wolf skin out and put it aside temporarily, intending to use it for warmth or other purposes later.

Next, Meng Chao began to process the wolf meat. He cut the wolf meat into pieces of suitable size for cooking, and carefully removed the bones and excess fat. Wang Bingbing helped to clean the meat, and she carefully rinsed it with snow water to ensure that there was no blood or impurities on the surface of the meat.

After processing the wolf meat, Meng Chao decided to use a hanging pot to stew the wolf meat. He put some meat into the pot, added appropriate amount of snow water and previously boiled hot water, and sprinkled some seasonings found in the backpack. Wang Bingbing was responsible for making a fire. She carefully adjusted the fire to ensure that the hanging pot could be heated evenly.

As the water temperature in the hanging pot gradually increased, the aroma of wolf meat began to spread in the igloo. This primitive and pure smell made Meng Chao and Wang Bingbing feel hungry and expectant.

While waiting for the wolf meat to cook, Meng Chao and Wang Bingbing began to discuss their next plan.

Meng Chaobing has no plan to leave here. This valley is quite nice.

Moreover, with the wolf meat, they no longer need to worry about food problems.

After all, they had already completed two days and only needed to hold on for five days before they could leave here.

“Although there are wolves, I plan to stay here. What do you think?” Meng Chao looked at Wang Bingbing.

Wang Bingbing smiled with relief when she heard this: “Okay, Meng Chao, I believe in you. Let’s work together and we will definitely be able to get through this difficult time.”

The two smiled at each other and continued to cook the wolf meat. After a while, the wolf meat in the hanging pot gave off an enticing aroma, which made them both feel hungry.

They couldn’t wait to serve the wolf meat and sat by the fire to enjoy it.

The wolf meat tasted delicious and rich, making them all feel satisfied and warm.

After resting for a while, Meng Chao walked out of the ice house carefully and looked around.

He found that the surrounding environment was unusually quiet, and even the wind seemed to have stopped.

He took a deep breath, then took a step forward and began to explore along the edge of the col.

There were no wolves spotted for the time being, so he could go cut down trees.

He needed some trees for a fire to keep warm, and some trees for his traps.

With the traps, the wolves are easier to deal with.

Holding an axe, Meng Chao stepped into the edge of the snow-covered forest. In this silver-clad world, every tree was covered in a thick snow robe, looking particularly solemn and quiet.

He chose a tree that looked quite sturdy and had been partially bent by the wind and snow as his target. Such a tree would not only be easy to cut down, but its branches would also be more suitable for making traps.

He swung the axe, each time landing accurately on the tree trunk. With flying wood chips and slight vibrations, the tree gradually showed signs of being cut down.

Meng Chao’s movements were powerful and steady, obviously the result of long-term experience in survival in the wild.

After a period of effort, the tree finally couldn’t bear the weight and fell down.

Meng Chao quickly cleared the surrounding snow and branches and cut the tree trunk into several pieces of easy-to-carry size.

He carefully brought the wood back to the ice house, fearing that he would disturb Wang Bingbing who was still resting in the house.

After returning to the ice house, Meng Chao immediately started making a trap.

He first selected several relatively straight wooden poles and tied them together firmly with ropes to form a triangular frame.

This frame will become the main body of the trap, supporting and triggering the trap mechanism.

Next, he cut off some scraps of skin from the wolf skin he had previously skinned and mixed them with the surrounding ice and snow to create a mixture that was both sticky and difficult to escape from.

This mixture will be applied to the trigger surface of the trap to increase the success rate of capturing prey.

Then, Meng Chao used the ice inside and outside the igloo to carve out several sharp ice cones.

These ice cones will be hidden in traps as the key to a critical hit.

He knew very well that wolves had extremely keen sense of smell and alertness, and it was difficult to capture them directly with ordinary traps, so he had to pay close attention to details to ensure that the traps were both concealed and lethal.

With the help of Wang Bingbing, they set the trap in a hidden location near the igloo.

They used the terrain and snowdrifts as cover to cleverly conceal the presence of the traps, and also set up some fake footprints and scent sources to lure the wolves closer to the trap area.

After everything was ready, Meng Chao and Wang Bingbing returned to the ice house and continued to enjoy their wolf meat feast.

Although they still have some worries about the wolf pack in their hearts, when they see each other’s determined eyes and their common struggle, they know that no matter what difficulties they encounter, as long as they move forward hand in hand, nothing can be overcome.

As night fell, the howling of wolves could be heard again outside the igloo.

(End of this chapter)