Chapter 0001: The She-Wolf

I understand a little. I nodded; what Uncle Zhang said were just some mysterious matters, which my master also understands

I curiously picked up the wild rabbit, only to discover a medical kit underneath it. Upon seeing this medical kit, my eyes instantly filled with tears, for it was the very one I had placed under that large tree last night

"Send your uncle, if you don't want to die, speak quickly"

What happened, Uncle Zhang? I became curious

"What? You killed a wolf?" I was taken aback!

If it weren't for that wolf, no, the one who fed me its milk was my mother; without her, I would have died long ago

Really

When Master was climbing the mountain with a flashlight, it was already past 9 PM. Uncle Zhang, upon seeing that it was my Master who had arrived, was extremely surprised and immediately went to greet him, showing his arm to my Master.

It was this animal that nourished me with its milk for several days, and it was only by sleeping around me at night that I was able to survive in such cold weather. When my master picked me up, this animal also came out; according to my master, it was a female wolf

I anxiously placed the medicine box under this large tree and called out loudly, "Mom, I put the things here"

Overcast days do not count, rainy days do not count, evenings do not count, mornings do not count; only three days are counted each day. Therefore, for my master to read fortunes, it must be during sunny daytime, and it must be early.

My mother came to see me last night

To analyze a person's fortune, one must examine their facial features, as they reveal much about their past and future. A person's face can convey a wealth of information, and Uncle Zhang's face, in particular, indicates that he will need to rely on his own hands throughout his life

As a result, I would go up the mountain several times each year, until after I turned twelve, when my master suddenly forbade me from going up the mountain, as I was to inherit my master's teachings

Uncle Zhang was startled into a daze by my shout; his body trembled a few times, revealing his fear. "It's on the mountain; I will take you there now."

Alas, what terrible luck I have. The day before yesterday, I went up the mountain to hunt, and I encountered a wolf, quite large. I thought I could sell it for a good price, so I secretly shot it dead. Just as I was preparing to carry it down the mountain to sell, the wolf suddenly came back to life and bit me...

Logically speaking, a baby like me should have either frozen to death or starved in the snow for such a long time during the harsh winter. However, when my master found me, I was still lively and kicking. My master carefully examined the surrounding environment and discovered numerous chaotic plum blossom footprints in the snow, which seemed to belong to some kind of animal

As I descended the mountain, I turned back repeatedly, but saw no figure. Disappointment welled up within me. Why is it that the one who saved my life in my childhood, now that I have grown up, is unwilling to even meet me once?

Early in the morning, when I opened the store door, I found a recently deceased fat wild rabbit placed at the entrance of the bookstore. It must weigh around 10 to 20 pounds. Who put this there?

I searched for her all afternoon, but I couldn't find her. It is possible that her injury has already healed

I found it quite strange regarding this matter. When I brought these wild game home, my master merely patted my head and casually took the wild game to the kitchen to get busy, as if he knew I wouldn't come back from the mountain empty-handed.

What my master said still carries great authority, and Uncle Zhang repeatedly agreed, then expressed his gratitude a few times before descending the mountain

Then fine, show me what is wrong with my hand

Oh dear, is your master not here

Fortune-telling is essentially about predicting a fate, and fate represents a person. A person must continue to live in order for it to be considered a fate; therefore, in our view, fortune-telling is also referred to as assessing a person

In the evening, as I slept in a daze, I always felt an itch on my face, as if something furry was brushing against it. I wanted to open my eyes, but no matter how hard I tried, I couldn't. So, I just fell back asleep.

Such a person is called "Lonely Life"

My master has never told me about the origins of this wolf. As for why this wolf does not eat me, I am even more perplexed. After I became sensible, I went up the mountain to search for it several times, but I could not find this wolf.

"What, Xiao Tian, do you also want to make a little money by dealing with this wolf?" Uncle Zhang revealed a hint of peculiarity

When I returned on the master's electric scooter, it was already midnight. Neither the master nor I had eaten. The master quickly stir-fried a few simple dishes, and after we ate, we each went back to our rooms and lay down on our beds, falling asleep.

"How much do you understand about that?" Uncle Zhang suddenly asked me.

I hurried to the backyard to fetch a medicine box belonging to my master, closed the door, and ran out after Uncle Zhang

It is quite strange that every time I go up the mountain, while other children encounter snakes or wild boars, I have been going up the mountain since I was seven years old, and nothing ever happens to me. Instead, on the way down, I often find a freshly dead wild rabbit or a wild chicken along the path.

Upon hearing my master's words, I was immediately filled with surprise. My master had mentioned that she possessed spirit, meaning she had attained a form of enlightenment, which is why she did not consume me on that snowy day, but instead nourished me with her milk for several days.

As soon as I heard this, I became furious and looked at Uncle Zhang, asking, "Quickly tell me, where did you catch that wolf?"

Uncle Zhang approached me, his face bearing an unmistakable expression of sorrow. I felt puzzled, wondering if something had happened to him.

My master is a renowned fortune teller in the surrounding villages, known for his accurate predictions, which attracts many people seeking his services. However, my master has a rule: fortune telling must be done by observing the heavens

My master watched Uncle Zhang descend the mountain, and suddenly furrowed his brow. I sat beneath that tree and faintly heard my master say, "The cycle of cause and effect, a life for a life, young Zhang is likely to..."

Uncle Zhang is the village's old bachelor, over forty and still unmarried. He constantly asks my master when he can get married. My master always gives him a few perfunctory replies, as, based on his appearance, it seems unlikely that he will ever marry.

Uncle Zhang was worried that I would get lost on the mountain by myself, so he kept following me. When it was six o'clock, my master called me, and I cried as I told him about this. Then my master rode over to find me

Hmm

I had no mind to ponder my master's words. After a few minutes, my master sighed and walked over, saying, "Don't worry, if it really is her, with her level of cultivation, she won't be in any danger unless it's a special bullet."

After the she-wolf emerged, she merely glanced at my master before turning and walking into the woods

I felt a sense of unease in my heart and hurriedly followed the trail of blood. After about one mile, the blood trail came to an end. I kept calling out, but by nightfall, I still found nothing. My eyes turned red.

"That's unfortunate," Uncle Zhang sighed

Just then, as I was playing against the landlord, Uncle Zhang from the village pushed the door open and walked in

The master merely glanced and coldly said: "Go back and apply a child's urine for one night. Remember, hunting is strictly prohibited on this mountain! If anything happens due to hunting again, do not come looking for me!"

Of course. My master nodded, "Xiao Tian, you should go back first."

I sigh within my heart

Our village is originally not far from that mountain, and I do not know how many times I have gone up there since childhood, being quite familiar with the area. After following Uncle Zhang for about an hour, we finally arrived at the place Uncle Zhang mentioned

I shouted directly at Uncle Zhang, not to intimidate him. No matter how serious the wound is, it won't lead to death. However, if he really harmed that wolf, which was the one I raised during my childhood, I would truly kill him.

"I didn't kill it; that beast bit me and then ran away. But this wound has been here for two days and shows no signs of healing, not even stopping the bleeding. What do you think, isn't that wolf quite something? It got shot and still managed to run away without a scratch," Uncle Zhang said, shivering slightly as he spoke.

That winter, my master found me in the snow. Indeed, in contemporary terms, I am an abandoned infant, discarded by my parents

Under a large tree, there is a distinct bloodstain, and a considerable amount of blood has been shed. My heart suddenly sank; if it bled this much after being shot, could something have happened to that wolf?

I have also learned this rule, even though I do not know why

Uncle Zhang rolled up his sleeves as he spoke, and I was immediately startled when I looked. There was a large wound on Uncle Zhang's arm, as if it had been bitten by some wild beast, with two rows of bloody bite marks that appeared rather unsettling

My master has gone out to tell fortunes

Today, the master was invited by a wealthy person to read fortunes, while I stayed in the shop playing on my phone and watching over the store

"Uncle Zhang, what has happened to you?" I asked anxiously