Su Chen had thought this place was hidden and safe. But who would've guessed—a whole pack of wolves had appeared out of nowhere.
He quickly slipped back into the RV, careful not to make a sound.
Thankfully, the view from inside the vehicle was decent. He could see the entire wolf pack clearly.
Even so, Su Chen didn't dare let his guard down. He crouched on the floor, peeking out with one eye to monitor the situation outside.
If he was discovered and the whole pack swarmed him, it'd be game over.
One or two wolves? He could handle that.
But this wasn't just a couple. A quick glance showed at least twenty of them.
That was a terrifying number—especially when he was alone. If he fought them head-on and made even a tiny mistake, he'd likely end up as dinner.
But then Su Chen noticed something odd. All the wolves were staring in one direction—east.
That gave him a bit of relief. His position wasn't in their direct line of sight. He wasn't to their left or right—he was behind them.
Wolves weren't as vigilant about what was behind them. If push came to shove and he really had to fight, he might be able to launch a surprise attack from the rear.
At the very least, he had a vehicle. And it was a pretty big one.
If those brainless wolves pushed him too far, he might just drive right into them.
Even if they reacted quickly, he could at least crush one, right?
If they swarmed him, he could hit the gas and make a run for it.
Inside the RV, Su Chen remained calm.
The vehicle's defensive capability had already proven itself.
Lately, there had been some paint scratches on the exterior, though thankfully it was minor—just a bit near the tail.
He couldn't tell if that was caused naturally or by someone.
Hopefully it wasn't sabotage. But deep down, Su Chen knew the truth.
He was a well-known figure here—some admired him, others were bound to hate or envy him.
It wouldn't be surprising if someone jealous had tried to cause trouble.
Then Su Chen suddenly remembered—he had a smart surveillance system installed. That should allow him to monitor the surroundings.
Unfortunately, this area didn't have any sensor stickers, so it couldn't scan the full environment.
Still, the danger detector should work.
He activated it.
[Snow Wolves]
Detailed Info: The largest specieswithin the canid family, Snow Wolves possess an extraordinary sense of smell and hearing.
With the weather turning colder, this was prime hunting season for them.
They prefer to move in packs and have destructive power beyond imagination. If you provoke them, don't expect to walk away unscathed. Their packs are vast and found all over the world.
Good grief—they were organized. Su Chen couldn't help but wonder: were they connected to werewolves?
The thought was unsettling.
He watched as the pack stared intently toward the east like they were tracking prey.
Curious, Su Chen quietly started up the RV and drove a little closer.
Right in front of him—a small airdrop had landed.
…
'Had animals gotten smarter these days?
They worked in groups, and now they were setting ambushes for humans?
Good lord!'
Su Chen knew this kind of trap all too well.
No wonder these were the fiercest creatures he'd encountered. The more dangerous the beast, the more cunning the tricks.
This was only the second round of the game, and already he'd run into two different kinds of monsters. That meant there were definitely eight new species, not just two to eight randomly.
That tiger from before? A piece of cake compared to these.
At least the tiger was asleep.
But these wolves? Not a single one was slacking off. They were all on high alert.
Su Chen knew he couldn't be careless this time. He needed to assess carefully before deciding whether to confront them.
That airdrop didn't look too large. From the outside, it was impossible to tell what was inside.
But this was an airdrop, not some random loot box—it had to contain something valuable.
Just then, two male survivors approached quietly.
They looked like twins—but their temperaments were completely different.
The older brother looked honest and straightforward, while the younger seemed sly, like a seasoned businessman.
The elder had thick eyebrows; the younger was shorter in stature.
They seemed to have lost their way and ended up here by accident.
Otherwise, they wouldn't be half-naked, would they? Clearly struggling to survive. Just one glance, and it was obvious they were dirt poor.
"Bro, this is the great spot you picked? There's nothing but bamboo here. You want me to eat bamboo or something?"
"My bad, my bad. But you're not much better either. Remember that desert? If it weren't for you, we'd have been out long ago."
The younger one hobbled along, using a stick as a cane. Every step looked heavy, like it was draining the last of his strength.
They must've gone through hell in that desert. Escaping from there was no small feat.
"Bro, we haven't eaten all day. Why don't we head back?"
"There's still a bit of bread in the RV. If we keep pushing ourselves like this, we'll starve to death."
"You always want to slack off, little bro. Now look where that's gotten us. Besides that dry bread at RV, what else do we even have left to eat?"
"If we don't go out and find food, are you planning for both of us to die of hunger?"
They'd been living off dry bread for days—no meat, no protein.
After walking a while, the younger brother's eyes lit up.
"Bro! Look—it's an airdrop! All this walking wasn't for nothing. We finally found something!"
"Holy crap, it really is! Amazing—this should last us the whole week."
Even if the drop didn't contain food, anything inside would be better than nothing.
They were so broke they had even traded the RV cushions for drinking water. Gasoline? Forget about it.
That's why they had to walk this far in the first place. If they had fuel, they'd be cruising instead of hiking.
They rushed toward the airdrop.
But the wolves had already locked onto their prey.
"Awooo~"
The pack surged forward like a tide, charging straight at the twins. They were now nothing more than fresh meat in the wolves' eyes.
"Shit! Run, bro!"
"God help us! Where did these wolves even come from?!"
Their emotions shifted instantly—from excitement to despair.
What had nearly been within their grasp was now completely gone.
Who wouldn't be crushed?
But none of that mattered anymore. They had one thought now—stay alive.
And everyone knows, wolves run way faster than people—especially when they're hungry.
The outcome seemed inevitable.
Yet the twins actually ran surprisingly fast—not bad for guys who escaped a desert.
Back in the RV, Su Chen heard the wolves' howl and instantly perked up.
A fight was about to break out.
He saw the whole pack charge like a flood, chasing the two men down.
And in that moment, a sly idea crossed Su Chen's mind.
He wasn't planning on letting this chaos go to waste.
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