Section 02: Humans are Inferior to Horses

His physical strength had significantly declined, and his legs felt weak. Yun Ye knew that this was the result of not having supplemented his salt intake for three days. If he did not find salt soon, this desolate land would become his burial ground. The wolf pack had gradually expanded from two or three to seven or eight, and the herd of horses could no longer protect him. He was acutely aware that once the wolf pack began to attack the horses, he would lack the ability to run without a horse, and those wolves would not hesitate to devour him as a tasty morsel.

The horse king cast a dissatisfied glance and continued to extend its tongue, licking with a sound like "whoosh whoosh"

As the sun set in the west, Yun Ye lit a bonfire and placed the wolf leg that had been smoked in the past few days over the flames. Before long, the aroma of the roasting meat wafted across the sandy beach by the river. Sprinkling some salt on it was a supreme delicacy for Yun Ye. He dared not use any more chili, wanting to save some for a crucial moment to invigorate himself, and after much hesitation, he took out a potato and buried it in the ashes of the fire. Eating meat all day was a significant strain on his body. He dared not use any more chili, wanting to save some for a crucial moment to invigorate himself, and after much hesitation, he took out a potato and buried it in the ashes of the fire. Eating meat all day was a significant strain on his body.

Looking at the dandelions flourishing by the river, I was overjoyed. This plant is an excellent ingredient for clearing heat and detoxifying. I pulled a few, washed them by the river, and planned to fry them in lamb fat. Perhaps the aroma of the fried wild vegetables was too strong, as the nearby horses stared with wide eyes at Yun Ye, seemingly eager to eat, yet they were too afraid of the fire to approach.

This is clearly not a lone wolf; its sleek and glossy fur indicates that it is well-nourished, which can only be provided by a wolf pack. Yun Ye has experience encountering wolf packs, and without a second thought, he turned and ran towards the herd of horses on the prairie with Tushu. Just as he had run less than three hundred meters, he heard several piercing wolf howls coming from behind.

This is brine, which contains too many impurities and cannot be consumed directly. Yun Ye used a steel shovel to break off several pieces of dark brown crystals and carefully ground them into powder on a large rock by the river. He placed the powder in a stainless steel basin and dissolved it in water. Then, he took a dust mask and covered the mouth of the frying pan, pouring the murky liquid into the pan, which made the liquid in the pan somewhat clearer. He rinsed the mask in river water, folded it in half, added charcoal powder, and filtered it again. At this point, the liquid in the basin became clear and transparent. He placed the powder in a stainless steel basin and dissolved it in water. Then, he took a dust mask and covered the mouth of the frying pan, pouring the murky liquid into the pan, which made the liquid in the pan somewhat clearer. He rinsed the mask in river water, folded it in half, added charcoal powder, and filtered it again. At this point, the liquid in the basin became clear and transparent

The horse king sniffed the salt and seemed quite satisfied with its taste, consuming it in two bites. Yun Ye doubted his own eyes, as the horse's expression revealed a sense of enjoyment. After finishing the two bites, it stared at Yun Ye again. With no other choice, Yun Ye continued to roast the wild vegetables. After four rounds of eating, the horse king perhaps felt it was nothing special, snorted, and returned to the herd to continue its reign.

Yun Ye has been trying to catch a wild horse as a means of transportation, but apart from a face full of frustration, he has gained nothing. The lasso made of grass has broken into four or five pieces, and that damned horse simply broke free from the rope and ran away; it even chewed on the rope as if it were fodder, fully expressing its disdain for Yun Ye's overambitious thoughts. Unable to catch a horse, he can only wander through the wilderness on his two legs

The great horse lord drank his fill of water, walked over to the stone wall, and began to lick the wall with his tongue, making a "swish swish" sound. What a peculiar horse! Is there really such a way to exercise one's tongue? No, suddenly Yun Ye realized that horses are also living beings; they need minerals, especially salt!

Yun Ye heard the sigh of the great river, the rolling waters flowing eastward have never ceased

Yun Ye poured these liquids onto a large, smooth stone by the riverbank. As soon as the water was poured, it evaporated completely under the scorching sun, leaving only a thin layer of white powder on the stone. A gentle taste revealed the pure flavor of salt. From noon until just before sunset, Yun Ye collected about three pounds of salt, which would be enough for him to eat for several months

Yellow River! Looking at her, a sense of familiarity arises, just like an old friend. In this city, at a time when there are no relatives, her presence offers Yun Ye a measure of comfort; drinking a few sips of water, she is so sweet. The entire river flows with surging waves, yet remains clear and sparkling, like flowing jade liquid

The events unfolded and concluded in a mere twenty seconds, yet Yun Ye felt as if he had been battling wolves for a century. His heart raced, pounding fiercely, and his throat felt as if it were on fire, burning with pain

The herd of horses began to stir, as a young horse let out a mournful cry after a wolf bit its hind leg. All the horses started to move. At that moment, a loud neigh silenced the herd, and the chestnut stallion charged towards the pack of wolves like lightning. Its massive hooves stomped fiercely on the assailant, while the other stallions also launched an attack on the wolves.

His wife had always yearned for a diamond, and he had promised to give her one when he became successful. Now, that promise could no longer be fulfilled. Yun Ye took out a rhinestone hairpin from his pocket, which reflected an orange glow under the flames. This was specially designed by a friend who made jewelry for his wife, with silver as the base, yellow jade as the support, and rhinestones crafted into a lotus flower. Although it was not valuable, it was unique. Originally intended as a birthday gift for his wife, this gift could no longer be given due to the need to rescue two missing foreigners. Yun Ye tightly grasped the hairpin, feeling a sharp pain in his heart. ... This was specially designed by a friend who made jewelry for his wife, with silver as the base, yellow jade as the support, and rhinestones crafted into a lotus flower. Although it was not valuable, it was unique. Originally intended as a birthday gift for his wife, this gift could no longer be given due to the need to rescue two missing foreigners. Yun Ye tightly grasped the hairpin, feeling a sharp pain in his heart. ... Oh heavens, you have finally taken everything from me, Yun Ye murmured ...

The Horse King, of course, is fearless, strutting over with his tail held high. At a glance, Yun Ye knew that he had come to collect protection fees. After all, he had been relying on the horse herd for protection during this time. As a subordinate, one must have the awareness of a subordinate; once the wild vegetables had cooled, he quickly placed them on a large tree leaf and presented them to the Horse King, for one cannot afford to provoke the boss

Yun Ye carefully peeled back the ashes, revealing the potatoes that were roasted to a fragrant softness. After breaking one open, he took a big bite, and the scalding yet sweet flavor nearly brought tears of happiness to his eyes

The wolf pack was clearly overconfident, watching as three wolves were turned into a pulp under the iron hooves. Seeing the situation turn unfavorable, the wolf pack turned and fled deep into the wilderness, with the horse herd in hot pursuit. In an instant, the vast battlefield was left with only Yun Ye standing foolishly in the middle, still hesitating in his mind whether to escape or not

Once again, the herd of horses was seen, with the stallion drinking water beside Yun Ye, seemingly oblivious to the presence of humans. In its eyes, humans posed no more threat than the wild sheep. Indeed, Yun Ye's behavior in recent days was even less threatening than that of the wild sheep; apart from providing a bit of amusement to the herd, he posed no danger whatsoever

The wolf trampled to death by the horse looked pitiful, to the extent that Yun Ye only managed to cut off two relatively intact wolf legs from the three wolves. Turning around, he saw neither the wolf pack nor the herd of horses. Yun Ye glanced in the direction the horses had chased after and said a word of farewell, then turned eastward. He knew clearly that a great river awaited him there

Yun Ye quickened his pace, completely forgetting his sorrow at this moment. Could it be that the meaning of life lies in running

The sky is vast and the wilderness is boundless, as if the heavens are a dome covering the four corners of the earth

Yun Ye hurriedly ran over, stretched out his tongue to gently lick the stone wall, finding it both bitter and astringent, as well as salty. What is this? "Pah, pah, pah," he quickly spat it out

The hope that had been deeply stored in his heart for several days has completely shattered, and he feels that life no longer holds any meaning. A large cloud floated by, darkening the sky; it turned out to be a rain cloud. Yun Ye chuckled twice, wondering how collecting clothes had anything to do with him. Does it matter to him whether it rains or not?

Lying in the sleeping bag, beneath me is the soft river sand, not far to my right flows the gently flowing river, and to my left, well, a group of horses is intermittently passing gas, their faces displaying an innocent look as if nothing is amiss. Gazing at the starry sky, the Milky Way stretches across the heavens, resembling a black curtain adorned with sparkling diamonds, twinkling and winking at him.

The rain eventually began to fall, not heavily. Yun Ye felt that even the heavens were saddened for him, as he was truly pitiful. A warm breath brushed against his ear, filling Yun Ye's heart with emotion. Who was it that comforted him by his ear? He decided to say thank you in person, but when he turned to look, he saw a gaping mouth filled with sharp white teeth lunging towards his throat.

Yun Ye swiftly thrust the steel shovel into the creature's gaping mouth, and with a creaking sound, the sharp white teeth clamped tightly onto the shovel. Seizing the opportunity, Yun Ye rolled up and firmly gripped the handle, forcefully pushing it outward. A mournful cry echoed as a torrent of fresh blood gushed forth. It was only then that Yun Ye realized he was facing a green wolf, its massive jaws completely torn open by the serrated edge of the engineer's shovel, its jaw hanging limply. In the face of such a ferocious beast, failing to kill it outright would only invite trouble for himself.

The lonely Yun Ye wanders with the herd of horses across this grassland. Fortunately, this pasture is not large; otherwise, he would have run to death long ago. The herd seems reluctant to leave the lush tender grass, showing no signs of departure even after five days. Yun Ye does not dare to leave this group, as the pack of wolves is still lurking nearby. If it were not for the extraordinary majesty of the horse king, they would have already surrounded them for a feast.

He hurriedly swung the steel shovel and struck heavily at the neck of the blue wolf, severing its head from its body in an instant, with only a layer of wolf skin connecting them at the neck, while the wolf's body convulsed and fell to the ground