nucmednet Chapter 354: Six wolf pups were born.
Chapter 354: Six wolf pups were born.
The mother wolf writhed restlessly, letting out low, painful whimpers, her anxiety spreading like a tidal wave. Ye Qingchen's heart tightened; she knew the mother wolf was in a life-or-death situation. Her eyes were filled with concern and anxiety, and she quickly reached out to gently stroke the mother wolf's head, trying to soothe her. "Don't be afraid, everything will be alright," Ye Qingchen murmured softly, her voice gentle yet carrying an undeniable strength.
She quickly retrieved a bottle of spatial water from her spatial storage and carefully offered it to the mother wolf's mouth, whispering, "Drink some more; it'll be good for giving birth." The mother wolf seemed to understand her words, weakly opening her mouth and swallowing the spatial water with difficulty. With each sip, her body seemed to gain a little more strength. Seeing that the mother wolf had drunk the water, Ye Qingchen began to gently and rhythmically stroke her belly. Her eyes were fixed on the mother wolf's abdomen, her forehead covered with fine beads of sweat that slowly slid down her cheeks.
The male wolf, initially agitated by his mate's suffering, paced back and forth, occasionally letting out anxious howls. As time passed, its strength waned, and it collapsed to the side, its eyes still fixed on the female wolf, filled with worry and concern. Now, it was somewhat better, no longer as frantic, but as it circled Ye Qingchen, the female wolf, and Gu Mochen, its steps were still slightly unsteady, and it occasionally let out low growls, seemingly encouraging the female wolf.
Gu Mochen stood aside, quietly observing everything. His gaze shifted back and forth between the male and female wolves. In the male wolf's anxious expression, he seemed to see his own reflection. When Ye Qingchen gave birth, hadn't he been just as anxious, wishing he could take his wife's place and bear all the pain? He sighed softly, a trace of emotion flashing in his eyes. At the same time, with his keen intuition, he had a strong premonition: these two wolves must hold a high position among the wolf pack on this grassland. Now that they were in distress here, they must have encountered some significant misfortune. Gu Mochen didn't remain idle either. He took the bowl he had given the male wolf earlier and poured him some more water from his spatial storage, along with some hemostatic and anti-inflammatory medicine.
Time ticked by, each second feeling endlessly stretched. Ye Qingchen's arms ached from the prolonged stroking, but she didn't stop. She gritted her teeth and persevered, her mind focused on one thing: helping the mother wolf give birth successfully. Finally, after a long and agonizing ordeal, the mother wolf let out a heart-wrenching howl. Then, a wet wolf pup was born. Its body trembled slightly, emitting a weak cry.
A relieved smile appeared on Ye Qingchen's face, but before she could even breathe a sigh of relief, the mother wolf began another round of labor. This time, the mother wolf struggled even more violently, her body convulsing incessantly, as if releasing all her strength in this moment. Ye Qingchen's eyes were filled with tension and anticipation. She quickened the pace of stroking her belly, repeatedly chanting, "Come on, come on..." Gu Mochen also stepped forward, crouching down and looking at the mother wolf with encouraging eyes. The male wolf excitedly circled around the mother wolf, emitting joyful howls, seemingly cheering for the imminent birth of its pups.
One after another, six wolf cubs were born. Five of the cubs had fur like their parents, a mix of gray and white, and resembled modern huskies, with round, bright, and very intelligent eyes, making them quite beautiful. One cub, however, was pure white, without a single blemish. Its fur, like the purest snowflakes in winter, shimmered softly in the sunlight, giving it an exceptionally noble appearance.
The newborn wolf cubs instinctively sought their mother's nipples, wanting to drink her sweet milk. Their little heads rubbed against their mother's belly, making soft "woof" sounds. However, although the mother wolf had finished giving birth, she had suffered severe injuries and would certainly not have survived if not for drinking the spatial water. Now, she was extremely weak and had no milk. The cubs drank for a long time, but to no avail. Their little mouths opened and closed repeatedly, showing great anxiety, and their cries grew increasingly urgent.
Seeing this, the male wolf's previously relaxed nerves tensed up again. It began circling around, howling rapidly, its voice filled with anxiety. Its eyes were fixed on the wolf pups, as if pondering how to help them. Gu Mochen looked at the male wolf, shook his head helplessly, and muttered to himself, "What an impatient fellow." In his opinion, the wolf's current behavior wouldn't solve anything; it would only make the atmosphere more tense.
Ye Qingchen looked at the hungry wolf cubs, her heart filled with anxiety. She quickly searched her spatial storage with her mind and finally found a bottle of infant goat milk powder. A hint of joy appeared on her face, as if she had found a lifeline. She took out a bottle, skillfully prepared the formula, and then gently picked up one of the wolf cubs, holding the bottle to its mouth. The wolf cub initially resisted, but was quickly attracted by the aroma of the milk and began to suckle greedily. Its little eyes were tightly closed, its tiny paws waving incessantly, eating with great relish.
Ye Qingchen fed the six wolf cubs one by one, gently stroking their heads after each feeding, her eyes filled with tenderness. Only when the six cubs had eaten their fill and were dozing contentedly did Ye Qingchen finally breathe a sigh of relief. A tired yet relieved smile appeared on her face as she plopped down on the ground. Gu Mochen sat down beside her, and the two exchanged a glance, their eyes filled with the relief of having saved lives. They found two pieces of cooked steak and tossed them to the two wolves. The male and female wolves quieted down and devoured the steaks; the cooked meat was simply delicious, though they didn't understand why it smelled so good. Then the mother wolf gently licked the cubs' fur, while the male wolf lay nearby, guarding his family.
However, before they could even get a proper rest, a low, mournful howl of wolves suddenly echoed from afar. The sound grew clearer and clearer as it approached. Gu Mochen and Ye Qingchen's expressions instantly turned serious; they knew the wolves were coming. Gu Mochen stood up, warily looking in the direction of the sound, his hands unconsciously clenching into fists. Ye Qingchen also stood up, nervously leaning against Gu Mochen. They both inwardly groaned; today was truly a day of bad luck. They should have sought shelter in a yurt; they wouldn't be in this predicament now.
As the wolf howls grew closer, a pack of gray figures came into view. The wolves approached them in a fan shape, each wolf's eyes gleaming with cunning. Leading them was a massive wolf with glossy black fur and an air of majesty in its eyes. It moved forward slowly, each step steady and powerful, as if the entire grassland were under its control.
Gu Mochen and Ye Qingchen's hearts raced; they could feel the hostility emanating from the wolves. In this desolate wilderness, facing a pack of wild wolves, their situation was indeed perilous. At this moment, the male wolf stepped forward. He had largely recovered his strength, and his injuries were mostly healed. He had been so badly wounded protecting his wife and children, but now, with these two healers protecting his wife and children, he could focus entirely on the fight and reclaim his dignity!