Chapter 404 Worried about An An's Family
After Wang Jianguo finished speaking, he squatted down and skillfully untied the intricate ropes tied to the wild goat.
As the rope loosened, the wild goat gained a moment of freedom. It stood there in a daze for a moment, then seemed to realize that the danger was not over, so it struggled to get up and run away.
However, before it could take a few steps, An An pounced on it nimbly like a well-trained hunter.
Its movements were swift and precise, and its front paws were like sharp hooks, firmly holding the wild goat down and making it unable to move.
An An turned his head and looked at Wang Jianguo. There seemed to be a hint of gratitude and tacit understanding in his eyes, as if he could really understand every word Wang Jianguo said.
Then, it opened its bloody mouth, and its sharp teeth easily tore open the skin and flesh of the wild goat, and a piece of tender mutton was accurately held in its mouth.
An An turned around and walked towards the tiger mother with steady and light steps.
At this time, the mother tiger was lying on the haystack. The weakness after giving birth made her eyes lose their former sharpness and her fur looked a little dull.
An An gently placed the meat in front of the tiger mother. The tiger mother raised her head slightly, sniffed the delicious food in front of her, and a light flashed in her eyes.
It opened its mouth and carefully tore off a small piece of mutton, chewing it slowly, swallowing each bite with great difficulty.
After all, giving birth consumed a lot of its physical energy, and its body functions have not yet fully recovered.
Even so, it still eats hard, because it knows that it needs to recover its strength as soon as possible so that it can better take care of the cubs beside it.
In a short while, the tiger mother had eaten up all the mutton, not even a trace of residue was left.
An An watched the tiger mother finish eating, and then turned to the remaining mutton. He picked up the mutton with his mouth and searched around in the cave.
Finally, it stopped in an extremely hidden corner, where there was a protruding rock with a small depression behind it, cleverly concealed by the surrounding vines and weeds.
An An carefully placed the meat in the depression, and used his nose and paws to move the surrounding debris over to cover the mutton, ensuring that it would not be easily discovered by other animals.
Wang Jianguo stood aside and watched all this quietly. He thought to himself that this hidden corner must be where they usually hide their food.
It is the crystallization of their wisdom for surviving in this cruel mountain forest, and it is also a secret warehouse they prepare to deal with food shortages and external threats.
Wang Jianguo's eyes inadvertently fell on the tiger mother's den. He saw that the originally dry and comfortable den had become wet due to the birth of the little tiger.
A feeling of pity welled up in his heart, and he turned around and walked out of the cave without hesitation. Outside the cave, the sunlight shone on the dense grass, making it golden.
Wang Jianguo carefully searched for the driest and softest hay in the grass. He bent down and selected the hay one by one, gently pulling up the hay that met his requirements. Soon, his arms were filled with a large bundle.
He returned to the cave with the hay and approached the tiger mother's den gently.
He first carefully cleared out the wet old grass bit by bit, and with every movement he made he was afraid of disturbing the weak tiger mother and the newborn tiger cub.
Then he slowly spread the newly collected hay in the nest, layer by layer, carefully flattening and compacting it.
Use your hands to arrange the hay into a comfortable shape, ensuring that the tiger mother can lie on it comfortably.
After doing all this, Wang Jianguo's eyes fell on the three cute but fragile little tigers.
He slowly squatted down and kept a certain distance from the little tigers so as not to put pressure on them with his aura.
His eyes were focused on the little tigers' every move, checking to see if their breathing was steady.
Check whether the body has unusual rise and fall or trembling, whether the fur is smooth and intact, whether there is secretion in the eyes and ears, etc.
After a careful examination, he found that the three little tigers were healthy and lively, and each one was sleeping quietly.
The pink little paws would occasionally move unconsciously. Seeing this, Wang Jianguo's heart, which had been hanging in the air, finally settled down.
He stood up and began to pack his things, preparing to carry the three pheasants back to Jianye Village.
He re-arranged the ropes of the pheasants to ensure that they would not escape. When he reached the entrance of the cave, he could not help but stop, turned his head, and looked into the cave with concern.
I saw the tiger An An and his family of five snuggling together warmly, with the mother tiger lying on the newly-tied haystack.
His eyes were tired yet full of love, and An An stood quietly by his side, like a loyal guardian.
The three little tigers huddled together beside their mother, their tiny bodies rising and falling slightly with their breathing. The scene was peaceful and beautiful.
Wang Jianguo watched for a while, silently wishing them safety and well-being, then he turned around and slowly left the cave.
Wang Jianguo's thoughts suddenly drifted to later times, when there was a frenzy of buying and selling due to greedy and unscrupulous hunters.
These majestic creatures suffered a devastating disaster, their numbers decreased dramatically, and they are almost on the verge of extinction.
Those horrific scenes kept appearing in his mind, filling his heart with worry and compassion.
He turned his head suddenly, looked at An An's family with a serious look, and said earnestly:
"An An, you must stay in this cave and don't wander around randomly."
"Especially An An, when you go out hunting, you must not go too far."
"You are a father now. You have to shoulder the responsibility of taking care of the family. You must always look after your children."
As he spoke, a hint of determination appeared in Wang Jianguo's eyes.
"I will clean up all the traces left along the way and will never let anyone else find your tracks."
"This world is too dangerous. There are hidden factors that are unfavorable to you everywhere. So you must be obedient, don't run around, and always pay attention to your own safety."
"I will come back to visit you in a few days. I will bring you some things you need."
Wang Jianguo knew in his heart that the tigers might not fully understand what he said.
But he still couldn't help but give them a warning, as if this would add an extra layer of protection to their safety.
After saying this, he took a deep look at An An's family, then turned around resolutely and started his return journey.