After the divorce, he settled in Northwest China and became a Shennong (a legendary Chinese farmer).

Chapter 99 Spying, Driving Away the Wolf

"Thank you, beautiful lady! The baked buns are delicious. I had them in the county town last time, and I've been thinking about them ever since."

Sun Youcheng grabbed a baked bun and stuffed it into his mouth, praising it repeatedly after finishing it.

Ai Kebai actually admired Sun Youcheng's adaptability. The other party was terrified by the wolf howls on the first night, but was able to fall asleep on the second night. His mental fortitude was extraordinary.

Although lunch was simple, Gulixian enjoyed it very much.

After the meal, Gu Tong showed the other party around the camp, and Gu Lixian was clearly very interested in the sheep.

It's clear that these sheep are well-fed; they'll definitely fetch a good price in the fall.

Sun Youcheng sat outside the tent, watching Gu Tong's light footsteps, and couldn't help but wink at Aikebai beside him.

Ai Kebai found it amusing, nodded slightly, but said nothing.

"Gu Tong, I have to go back. It takes about two hours to drive from here to the county town. If I go back too late, I'm afraid I won't make it for dinner."

After leaving the sheepfold, the two sat on a nearby hill for a while.

When talking about the live stream content of the past few days, Gulixian spoke at length, praising the high quality of the content.

Time slipped by unnoticed, and she had to take her leave.

"Okay, it's too late and not safe. I'll take you home."

Gu Tong nodded, and the two then returned to the camp. Gu Lixian greeted Aikebai and Sun Youcheng respectively.

"Drive slowly on the road."

Ai Kebai smiled and said goodbye to the other party.

"Come visit again when you have time, but I won't be staying here for many more days. See you in the live stream later."

Sun Youcheng chatted with Gu Lixian for a while, then she turned and walked towards Gu Tong.

Just then, Little Stone and the other two sheepdogs suddenly started barking at a small hill in the distance. The barking was unusually fierce, as if some danger was approaching.

Gu Tong quickly stepped forward and shielded Gu Lixian behind him.

Then he looked at the small hill in the distance and vaguely saw the figure of a lone wolf.

"There are wolves!"

He instinctively called out, and Ai Kebai quickly grabbed a few wooden sticks, giving one to Gu Tong and one to Sun Youcheng, while keeping one for himself.

Sun Youcheng's hand, gripping the wooden stick, trembled slightly as he hurriedly asked, "Where are the wolves?"

Gulixian didn't see Lone Wolf either, and she had the same question in her mind, but she soon found the answer.

"Look at that little hill over there, isn't there a wolf?"

Gu Tong pointed to the distance, and Sun Youcheng and Gu Lixian then spotted the lone wolf.

Aiqbai was more experienced; he had been herding livestock with his father since he was very young, and had naturally seen similar situations before, so he had already spotted the lone wolf.

"What do we do now?"

Sun Youcheng looked at Gu Tong and asked loudly.

Although he was still somewhat afraid, he still trusted Gu Tong completely; in his mind, the "boss" was omnipotent.

"Don't worry, it's a lone wolf. Just chase it away and it'll be fine."

Gu Tong was also feeling uneasy, but he had done a lot of research before this change of location. After speaking, he turned and ran into his tent.

A little later, he came out of the tent with several high-frequency whistles and several bottles of spray.

He then gave Ai Kebai and Sun Youcheng each a whistle and a bottle of spray, saying, "These are high-frequency whistles and bear spray. Wolves are afraid of loud noises, and the bear spray contains a high concentration of capsaicin, which can render wolves unable to attack."

He gave the two a brief introduction on how to use the whistle and bear spray, and then all three of them blew the high-frequency whistle at the same time.

The whistle emitted a sharp sound, and even from a distance, the lone wolf was clearly affected.

It started circling in place, letting out a low howl, then turned and walked away from the hilltop.

"It actually works! Gu Tong, you're amazing!"

Gulixian is also afraid of wolves, but she has never shown it, mainly so as not to be a burden to everyone.

Seeing Lone Wolf turn and leave, she couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief, her gaze towards Gu Tong filled with smiles.

Sun Youcheng and Ai Kebai felt much more at ease, especially Sun Youcheng, whose fear of wolves stemmed mainly from the fear of the unknown. Now that they had something to ward off wolves, he became much bolder.

"Of course it's useful. These days, you can buy anything useful as long as you're willing to spend the money. Gulixian, I need to get you away quickly; it'll be even more dangerous at night."

Gu Tong dared not let his guard down and decided to send Gu Lixian away immediately.

He then glanced at Sun Youcheng and asked, "Little Bird, do you want to go to the county town with Gulixian?"

Sun Youcheng was a guest and had no experience living in the wild, so he didn't want to make the other person live in fear all day.

"No need! Boss, you go and send them off quickly. I'll guard the camp with Aikbai."

Unexpectedly, Sun Youcheng refused outright; he was unwilling to desert at this time.

In addition, trusting his boss and Ai Kebai, he felt that as long as he didn't do anything reckless, he wouldn't be in any great danger.

"Whatever you say! Gulixian, let's go."

Without further ado, Gu Tong helped Gu Lixian mount her horse, then quickly rode away, holding the reins himself.

Immediately afterward, he whistled, and Little Stone rushed to his side.

The two men, the horse, and the dog gradually disappeared into the distance. Ai Kebai and Sun Youcheng, along with two other sheepdogs, continued to guard the flock of sheep and the big black horse.

"Gulixian, don't be afraid! That lone wolf has been scared away and shouldn't reappear anytime soon."

Gu Tong felt very guilty. Gu Lixian came to see her, but this is what happened.

He comforted the other person while cautiously observing the surroundings.

The little stone took on the task of guarding the area. Its perception was much stronger than that of a human, and it would issue a warning immediately when danger approached.

"I'm not afraid. With you here, a lone wolf is nothing."

Gulixian was actually able to laugh, which put Gu Tong at ease.

The two chatted about this and that along the way, gradually relaxing and successfully returning to where they had parked.

Gulixian got into the car, rolled down the window, and said, "Gu Tong, you must be careful. If the situation gets serious, you should go home. Herding isn't essential for you."

"Understood. Be careful on the road and send me a message when you get home."

Gu Tong smiled and waved, and Gu Lixian drove onto the highway and quickly disappeared from sight.

He then mounted his horse, took the small stone with him, and galloped away, returning to the camp in just over thirty minutes.

"Brother Gu, that wolf hasn't appeared again."

Ai Kebai explained the situation to Gu Tong, who nodded and then patted Ai Kebai and Sun Youcheng on the shoulder.

"You two did a good job, but don't be too nervous. I just called the township to tell them about the lone wolf appearing here, and the patrol team will come to check it out."

The protection of wild animals is now very strong. Herdsmen generally do not directly clash with wolves (wolf packs). If possible, they will report to the forestry and grassland departments as soon as possible.

Their patrol teams are equipped with specialized equipment and weapons, making it easy for them to resolve such issues.

Hearing this, Ai Kebai and Sun Youcheng were completely relieved.

It was evening.

The patrol team appeared in the pasture. They circled the area in the direction Gu Tong had indicated and confirmed that there were no signs of wolves.

"However, you still need to be careful at night. Just because there are no wolves around now doesn't mean they won't appear at night. If you encounter any danger, please call us immediately. Don't try to fight it on your own, and be careful not to cross any legal lines."

The patrol team gave Gu Tong and the others some instructions and then left in a hurry.

Gu Tong and the others started cooking and eating, and after dark they lit a campfire in the camp.

"We'll take turns on duty tonight. Little Bird will be first, I'll be second, and Aikebai will be third. You all must remember, in case of an emergency, don't handle it alone. You must immediately wake everyone up and act as a team."

Gu Tong arranged the duty roster for the night, then went into her tent and went to sleep early.

Aikebai couldn't sleep, so he sat by the campfire chatting with Sun Youcheng while keeping a close eye on the sheepfold.

If wolves appear nearby, their first target will definitely be livestock, not people.

It wasn't until midnight that Gu Tong got up to change shifts, and the two of them went into the tent to sleep.

"Awoo..."

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Gu Tong added some dry branches to the fire, then took a sip of tea.

The wolf howls rang out without warning, and Little Stone and his two sheepdogs also began to bark loudly, breaking the tranquility of the camp.

Gu Tong stood up, holding a wooden stick in one hand and turning on a high-powered flashlight with the other, the bright beam piercing the darkness.

He then blew a high-frequency whistle, which echoed the wolf howls, as if they were exchanging blows from a distance.

The wolf howls gradually faded into the distance, eventually disappearing into the wind.

Four o'clock in the morning.

Gu Tong went to wake Aikebai up for his shift, while he himself went back to his tent to take a nap.

After lying down, he turned on his phone and saw the message Gulixian had sent him the night before: "I'm home safely. Please be careful!"

He went to bed early last night because he had to be on duty and didn't see the message. While on duty, he was caught in a standoff with wolves and didn't have time to check his phone.

So I quickly replied, "Everything's fine on my end. I'll contact you later. I'm going to take a nap now."

Then I put down my phone and fell into a deep sleep.

the next day.

The patrol arrived at the camp early in the morning and inquired about the situation during the night.

"It's impressive that you managed to drive away the wolves unharmed! We'll be patrolling the area again, and based on past experience, once the wolves leave, they won't be back anytime soon."

The patrol team commended Gu Tong and his team for their thorough preparations, but to prevent any unforeseen circumstances, they still patrolled the mountain pasture for a day.

Production and daily life at the camp returned to normal, and Gu Tong seized the time to explore the surrounding area, since Sun Youcheng and Ai Kebai wouldn't be able to stay for more than two days.

That morning, he ventured deep into the mountains.

On a gravelly slope covered with shrubs, Gu Tong caught a whiff of a rich, fragrant aroma from afar. His heart skipped a beat, and he quickly went to investigate, then excitedly clenched his fist.

He quickly took out his phone and turned on the live stream.

"Family members, I wasn't planning on doing a live stream because my current location is quite remote and the signal is poor. But look what I found here!"

At this point, Gu Tong pointed the camera at a cluster of plants and gave it a close-up.

[I Don't Eat Donkey Meat]: "Boss, if you don't show up soon, I'll think you've been eaten by wolves."

Most fans weren't interested in the plants in the picture, but they were very interested in Gu Tong herself.

Previously, Gu Tong edited and uploaded a video that showed a lone wolf spying on and chasing away wild wolves. This caused some concern among the camp staff about their safety, but unfortunately, he hasn't been broadcasting recently.

His appearance immediately ignited the live stream, with all sorts of memes flying across the screen.

"Haha, thanks for your concern, it's just a wild wolf, nothing to mention. But let me tell you, you're all missing the point, aren't you? This plant is called 'Ferula assa-foetida,' and it has a natural fragrance."

【Ferula assa-foetida】is both a top-grade spice and a valuable traditional Chinese medicine. However, due to long-term over-harvesting, wild resources have become extremely scarce and are currently under key protection by relevant departments.

Gu Tong expressed his dissatisfaction with the fans' nonsense, and then gave a science lesson to the camera.

At first, many fans didn't take it seriously, but when they heard the words "top-grade spices," they couldn't help but look it up online and immediately became interested.

A very small number of fans also know about this plant. [Small Town Exam Taker 123]: "I've heard of this thing before, and today I finally know what it looks like."

Gu Tong carefully observed [Xiang Awei], then ended the broadcast and left the place.

He had been trying to find the "Western Region Purple Flower" in the wild, but unfortunately he was unlucky and did not encounter it.

Back at camp, he gave the two horses, three sheepdogs, and the flock a check-up. They were all in excellent health before he went to the river to wash them.

"Boss, I've had a wonderful time these past few days and learned a lot. Thanks to you and Aikbai for taking care of me, I've had such a wonderful time. Although I'm reluctant to leave, it's time for me to go."

During dinner, Sun Youcheng suddenly said goodbye to Gu Tong.

In fact, Gu Tong and Ai Kebai both knew that the other party wouldn't stay on the ranch for long, but hearing this still made them feel a little uneasy.

The three of them lived and worked together from the day they moved to the new location. Sun Youcheng was generous and cheerful. In particular, when faced with the threat of wild wolves, he not only did not run away but stayed to fight alongside everyone.

All good things must come to an end, and Gu Tong quickly adjusted her mindset.

"Little bird, you have your own plans, so I won't keep you any longer. I've had a very happy time these past few days, and I'm glad to have met you as a friend."

Ai Kebai also said, "We're all friends, no need to say too much. We can still keep in touch after you go back, it's not like I haven't added you as a WeChat friend."

Sun Youcheng nodded heavily, feeling a lump in his throat, but also feeling very fortunate that his trip to Nasu had not been in vain.

night.

The three of them sat around the campfire and chatted for a long time. The firelight flickered in the darkness, casting their shadows on the tent.

Even the usually quiet Ai Kebai became a chatterbox, and everyone didn't go to rest until the early hours of the morning.