50: Training the old wolf, using houttuynia cordata to heal its wounds

The sunlight was warm and pleasant.

Lu Fan sat on a rock, stroking Old Wolf's head, while calculating in his mind how to help Old Wolf recover faster and further improve their mutual understanding.

He knew very well that making this former wolf king a reliable helper would be no easy task.

“Old fellow, you need to get better quickly. We have a lot of things to do together in the future,” Lu Fan whispered to Old Wolf.

Old Wolf seemed to understand, letting out a low purr from its throat as if in response.

The primary task now was to let Old Wolf's injuries recover as soon as possible.

Lu Fan decided to go out into the wild to find some more medicinal herbs.

He tied Old Wolf inside the Shelter with a rope, and Old Wolf cooperatively lay there quietly.

He picked up his self-made simple back basket and brought Big Horn along; he didn't feel comfortable leaving Big Horn alone with Old Wolf in the Shelter.

“Big Horn, let's go find some good things for Old Wolf.”

Big Horn wagged its tail happily and followed behind Lu Fan.

As soon as he stepped into the wild, Lu Fan seemed to become a different person. His eyes became sharp and focused, not missing a single corner.

[houttuynia cordata discovered in the grass ahead]

A flash of surprise crossed Lu Fan's eyes as he carefully searched through the grass.

Sure enough, he found traces of houttuynia cordata.

Its roots were buried in the soil, and its heart-shaped leaves were purple.

In the Yunnan, Guizhou, and Sichuan region, houttuynia cordata is also called Zhe'ergen. Because of its peculiar smell, many people do not dare to try it easily.

“Zhe'ergen, yes, that's it. It will definitely help Old Wolf's wound.” As he spoke, he skillfully pulled up the plants he found by the roots and put them into the basket.

Big Horn watched curiously from the side, occasionally sniffing the herbs with its nose as if it also wanted to participate.

“Big Horn, don't just touch anything. This is for treating Old Wolf's injury,” Lu Fan reminded Big Horn with a smile.

[Wilderness Survival Announcement]

[Huaguo Contestant Lu Fan triggered ten thousand times rebate]

[houttuynia cordata * 10,000]

In the livestream room.

“houttuynia cordata? Oh my god, that's the thing I fear most.”

“This wave is a big win for the Yunnan, Guizhou, and Sichuan region.”

“I love eating Zhe'ergen the most; I can't go a meal without it.”

“Great God Lu Fan just said this houttuynia cordata is for treating injuries. Isn't it just a vegetable?”

Seeing this barrage comment, Wang Tao couldn't help but look at Zhao Hangjun: “How does this houttuynia cordata treat injuries? Can Teacher Zhao explain it to us?”

Zhao Hangjun spoke with a smile: “houttuynia cordata generally grows by damp watersides or in moist places.

Its main components are volatile oils and flavonoids. it has the effects of clearing heat, detoxifying, reducing swelling, and draining pus.

When a wound becomes purulent, applying houttuynia cordata externally can help clear the pus, reduce bacterial growth, and promote the growth of new flesh.”

After searching for a while, Lu Fan had harvested plenty, and his basket was filled with various herbs.

“Alright, this should be enough for Old Wolf to use for a while.”

On the way back, he passed through that bamboo forest.

“Hey, I have an idea!” Lu Fan's eyes lit up as he walked toward the bamboo forest.

Arriving at the bamboo forest, Lu Fan selected a bamboo of moderate thickness and cut it down with his axe.

He planned to make a Bamboo Ball to train Old Wolf and enhance their interaction and rapport.

He was seen skillfully cutting the bamboo into small sections, then using vines to tightly wrap and fix these sections together. A crude but sturdy Bamboo Ball took shape.

With his full harvest, Lu Fan returned to the Shelter.

Old Wolf was lying at the entrance. Seeing Lu Fan return from a distance, it immediately stood up and wagged its tail to greet him.

“Old fellow, look what I brought you.” Lu Fan set the herbs aside and shook the Bamboo Ball in front of Old Wolf.

Old Wolf's eyes were immediately attracted by this rolling thing, and it stared at it curiously.

“Come, try this.” Lu Fan threw the Bamboo Ball out with force, and the ball began to roll across the grass.

Old Wolf froze for a moment, then instinctively chased after it and caught the Bamboo Ball in its mouth.

“Good job!” Lu Fan clapped excitedly; this was a good start.

Old Wolf ran back with the Bamboo Ball in its mouth, placed the ball at Lu Fan's feet, and looked at him expectantly, as if waiting for him to throw it again.

Lu Fan patted Old Wolf's head and threw the Bamboo Ball again, this time intentionally throwing it further.

Old Wolf sprinted away. Although it didn't dare let its injured leg touch the ground, its speed was so fast that Lu Fan was somewhat surprised.

Just like that, the man and the wolf played a game of chasing the Bamboo Ball in the open space in front of the Shelter.

Big Horn watched from the side, letting out a few calls from time to time as if cheering them on.

Every time Old Wolf successfully brought back the Bamboo Ball, Lu Fan would praise it and reward it with a small piece of dried meat.

Old Wolf's enthusiasm grew higher and higher, and it became increasingly cooperative with Lu Fan's commands.

After playing for a while, Lu Fan decided to increase the difficulty. He hid the Bamboo Ball behind his back and then let Old Wolf find it.

Old Wolf first circled around Lu Fan a few times, its nose constantly sniffing, trying to find the scent of the Bamboo Ball.

After a while, it seemed to sense something and suddenly went behind Lu Fan, catching the Bamboo Ball in its mouth.

“Haha, your nose is really sharp!” Lu Fan couldn't help but laugh out loud.

During the training intervals, Lu Fan began to process the herbs.

He washed the herbs, chopped them up, and then used a stone to mash them into a paste, which he applied to Old Wolf's wound.

“Bear with it, this medicine stings a bit, but it's good for your injury.” Old Wolf lay obediently on the ground, letting Lu Fan work on it.

It only trembled slightly once in a while due to the pain.

A wolf's self-healing ability is terrifying. Otherwise, Wolverine wouldn't have been designed as an immortal warrior.

He believed it wouldn't be long before Old Wolf's leg was restored to its original state.

On a whim, Lu Fan decided to let Old Wolf and Big Horn also develop some feelings for each other.

He called Big Horn to his side, then held the Bamboo Ball and let Old Wolf and Big Horn chase it together.

At first, Big Horn was a bit afraid and didn't dare get close to Old Wolf.

But with Lu Fan's encouragement, it gradually relaxed its guard and chased the Bamboo Ball along with Old Wolf.

Watching Old Wolf and Big Horn running happily on the grass, Lu Fan's heart was filled with a sense of accomplishment.

“Now this is like a family,” he said with a smile.

In the livestream room, the audience witnessed this wonderful interaction between the human and the two beasts, and the barrage comments rolled continuously like snowflakes.

“Great God Lu Fan is too amazing. Not only did he tame the wolf, but he also trained it to be so obedient.”

“This Bamboo Ball training method is so interesting. Both Old Wolf and Big Horn are having so much fun.”

“The Great God is truly a genius to be able to think of so many ways to get along with animals.”

Zhao Hangjun also explained to the audience from the side: “By using this game-like training, Lu Fan has not only enhanced the rapport with the wolf but also given the wolf's body exercise, which helps its injury recover.

Moreover, letting the wolf and the deer interact together can also alleviate the natural hostility between them and create a harmonious environment for coexistence.

This is very important in wilderness survival.”