Chapter 4, The Wolf King

"Come on, Ango, let's go to the backyard"

Feng Qing'an recalled the first time he saw the appearance of this rounded creature, with its emaciated body, limping gait, and unsteady stance. Its fur was gray and dull, and even though it was chained, its fierce gaze and brutal temperament intimidated a group of small children, making them dare not approach.

Er Pang scratched his head and said with a simple and honest expression

He thought of the wolfhound at his companion's home last night. He had casually seen it a few times when visiting his house before, and it was quite imposing, yet he had never entertained the thought of raising one.

Of course it is still around, that old wolf is being well taken care of by my father now, its fur is even shining with oil

Seeing Feng Qing'an nod in agreement, Er Pang was overjoyed, grabbing Feng Qing'an's hand and rushing home. Meanwhile, the group of children who had been following Feng Qing'an since early morning also gathered around, all wearing excited expressions, as if they were the ones who would be raising the dog.

Aunt Wang

As dawn broke, Feng Qing'an gathered his group of followers, all of whom were local children eager to play with him. This had nothing to do with his older brother, as he was incapable of accomplishing anything significant. However, managing the little kids and being the king of children in the village was certainly within his capabilities

Is the old wolf you keep at home for breeding purposes?

Father, Mother! Ango has come to our home, and he wants to raise a dog. I brought him here to choose one!

At this point, a look of envy appeared in Er Pang's eyes; the wolf at his home had grown old, been driven away by the wolf pack in the mountains, and was picked up by his father.

"Er Pang, I remember you mentioned that your father went into the mountains to hunt six months ago and brought back a lame old wolf. Is that old wolf still around?"

A group of half-grown children, at that particularly irritating age, surged into the back room in a chaotic manner. This scene, which should have been extremely annoying and even infuriating, instead brought a smile to Wang's face.

Er Pang said dismissively, showing no fear towards the mountain wolf, and boldly walked up to the old wolf, bending down to skillfully rub its smooth fur.

Hearing Feng Qing'an's inquiry, the chubby child who had come over early in the morning to play with Feng Qing'an happily responded

If you want to raise one, I will take you to choose with the books now. You can take whichever one you like!

He was unable to squeeze into the Feng family's residence yesterday; he only had a hearty meal during the banquet at the Feng family. After returning home, he was scolded harshly by his father, who grabbed him by the ear. This morning, when he heard Feng Qing'an calling for him, he couldn't have been happier.

The simple-looking Er Pang, upon hearing Feng Qing'an's inquiry, had already reacted.

I would like to raise a dog. I heard from Er Pang that the dog you have just had a litter, so I came to take a look

At this moment, Er Pang instead began to hesitate

Even among the same litter of dogs, one that is omnivorous and another that consumes meat daily can have a size difference of more than double upon reaching adulthood; in the event of a fight, the latter will possess a crushing advantage

Alright, the dog is good, Er Pang, hurry and take your brother to have a look

Come, let's go to my house

There is no need to rush; you can first take your uncle inside to have a look. When your father returns, let him choose the best one.

I have seen it once, but at that time, that old wolf was not like this

"The Qing'an Lang has arrived, hurry and come in!"

Feng Qing'an also returned with a radiant smile, looking at the woman before him who appeared much more respectful and reserved than he remembered, and expressed his intentions

My family has been well taken care of with good food and drink for half a year; if things were still like when I first returned, my father would have long since beaten me to death with a stick

But now it is different; his family has become wealthy, and keeping a dog is nothing significant. However, this matter cannot be discussed with his parents; it must be executed first and reported later. His parents' mindset has not yet adapted to this change, and although they have moved into a larger courtyard, they still live a frugal life.

Feng Qing'an inquired with considerable concern, as he was a half-grown child who could not stray too far from home. In this village, the only kinds of living beings that could be raised were limited, and the only one that could understand human speech, comprehend human intentions, and be obedient was the last remaining type.

Feng Qing'an inquired further

Feng Qing'an nodded slightly

The Fengqing An family is about to prosper, with great wealth and fortune within reach. Even this illiterate village woman can foresee this event.

It has been half a year, so your family must have had quite a few puppies by now

Looking at the round creature that seemed somewhat foolish, especially with its peaceful and untroubled gaze, Feng Qing'an couldn't help but confirm with Er Pao beside him that if he didn't know he had been reincarnated, he would have thought he had encountered the sledding fool.

Where is that old wolf

Isn't that the old wolf, Ango? Haven't I introduced you to him before?

As soon as he entered the backyard, Feng Qing'an immediately saw the ... chained to the corner of the yard.

Dog breeding

Well, I want to raise one

Feng Qing'an, as the younger brother of the top scholar, would later become a person of great importance that their family could hardly aspire to associate with. At this moment, the fact that her son could play with this future nobleman signifies a bond of friendship. It is not about wealth and status; as long as this Qing'an can remember Er Pang, perhaps in the future, he might also enjoy a life free from worries about food and clothing.

As soon as he entered the house, Er Pang shouted loudly, as if he had accomplished something remarkable. Upon hearing his voice, a woman who was carefully sifting through something with a dustpan hurriedly walked out of the room. Seeing Feng Qing'an, who had been pulled in by her son, a warm smile appeared on her face.

Where is my father

There is no other reason; I cannot afford to keep them. A dog for guarding the house can be fed casually, as long as it survives, but a hunting dog needs to be fed meat regularly, ideally at every meal, especially if it is of a certain breed and trained.

Ango, look, this is the old wolf that my father brought back back then. My father even said that this old wolf was the king of the wolf pack in the mountains

Nowadays, his daily life consists of eating well and sleeping, sleeping well and eating, and after enjoying good meals and restful sleep, he busies himself with the leisurely life of breeding. How many people can compare to this kind of life?

I do not understand dogs; to me, those puppies all look the same. If Ango wants to raise a dog, he must choose the best one!

Your father has gone out on an errand and will be back in a while. What do you need from him?

Indeed, my father specifically brought three female dogs for that old wolf, which is living a much more comfortable life than we are.

Several nests have been laid, and the day before yesterday another nest was laid, without even opening my eyes. Ango, do you want to raise one?

The village of Shili Fengjiagang is situated near the mountains and close to the water, and many residents rely on these natural resources for their livelihood. The father of his playmate is one of the foremost hunters in the village.

However, the choice of which breed of dog to raise is somewhat particular, but in fact, there is not much room for selection. In the village, there are watchdogs of the yellow dog breed, but there are also wolf dogs that can assist in hunting.