I'm Really Going to Become an Immortal
Chapter 403 - 265: The Poet’s Grasp!_3

Chapter 403: Chapter 265: The Poet’s Grasp!_3

The cave entrance was half-hidden behind a dense thicket of bushes, only the sharpest eyes could catch the barely visible crevice that seemed as if nature itself was doing its utmost to protect this wild secret.

The entrance of the cave was formed by a natural barrier of huge rocks and rugged tree roots intertwined with each other, creating a sturdy door.

Upon entering the cave, a unique smell assailed the nostrils, a mix of the earth’s fragrance and the scent of wild beasts.

It was the aroma of the deep forest, primal and powerful.

Inside, the lighting was dim.

But not completely without light.

Moonlight filtered through several hidden cracks at the top, casting a mottled glow on the rough cave walls, adding a mysterious brilliance to this dark space.

After returning here,

the tiger rather sloppily ignored the tails following it

and simply lay down to rest, looking utterly unbothered and impervious to concern, like a pig not afraid of being scalded by boiling water.

Chen Yun didn’t mind either.

Instead, he arranged some twigs and wood he had brought along the way.

The next moment, his eyes reddened instantly.

A thin thermal sight ignited the unlit bonfire on the ground in an instant.

This was more convenient than any fire-making tool.

Light from the fire filled the cave,

immediately creating a sensation completely different from that of being in a city.

Watching a thousand episodes of wilderness survival shows

could never let you experience the feeling of being here unless you are actually in the wild.

As the bonfire came to life, the atmosphere inside the cave changed dramatically.

The previously gloomy environment was illuminated by the dancing flames, and the shadows on the cave walls began to dance, as if ancient tales were being silently told.

The firelight reflected on Chen Yun’s face, making his silhouette firmer in the flickering shadows.

The air in the cave seemed to warm up because of the firelight, dissipating the chill of the forest night.

The tiger’s originally lazy eyes were now drawn by the firelight; it slowly stood up and approached the fire curiously, extending its paws and cautiously edging toward the warmth.

In the end, it chose a comfortable position to lie down, enjoying this rare warmth.

After a moment of contemplation,

Chen Yun took out some dog food from his backpack and dumped it on the ground for Bai jin, then poured some mineral water into a small food bowl he carried with him for Bai jin.

Pets raised at home, after all, were not like those in the wild.

Even though Chen Yun could obtain food in the wild anytime,

he still preferred to feed his silly dog Bai jin clean, nutritionally complete dog food, rather than wild plants and meat.

After all, he passed through towns frequently enough to not worry about replenishing these supplies.

What he carried now would last him for well over half a month.

Having said that,

Chen Yun threw a few pieces of dog food at the curious-looking tiger to floss its teeth.

The tiger immediately used its keen sense of smell to explore this "exotic flavor."

First, it touched the dog food gently with its nose, sniffing at the scent, then licked it cautiously with its tongue to taste the unfamiliar food.

Since the dog food contained ingredients like beef and duck meat, the tiger showed some interest and even began to try chewing it.

However, due to the texture and taste of the dog food being vastly different from the fresh meat the tiger was accustomed to, it felt confused and unaccustomed.

So it just chewed a little and then spat it out without hesitation, clearly not interested in such fare.

To feed a tiger dog food was a bit unfair to the tiger.

Typically, as a top predator, a tiger’s dietary habits differ greatly from those of a domestic dog.

They are inclined to consume fresh meat, especially that of large prey such as deer and Wild Boar, to satisfy their high-protein needs.

So when a tiger encounters dog food and chooses to spit it out, it is within expectations.

Of course,

since the dog food was pitifully small and Chen Yun had only casually thrown a few pieces,

the tiger seemed to spit it out after chewing, but there wasn’t really anything to spit out.

Those little crumbs had long been swallowed or stuck between its teeth with its saliva.

Seeing this,

Chen Yun couldn’t help but laugh and say, "I’ll take you to eat something big tomorrow."

Regardless of how fierce and formidable tigers appear to be,

considering the factor that in nature, injury equates to death, predators are usually cautious and meticulous in their hunting.

Thus, the success rate of most predators is actually quite low; even tigers only have a 5% to 20% hunting success rate.

So this promise of a good meal is, in fact, the best reward for an animal.

Having finished speaking,

Chen Yun quietly savored the atmosphere within the cave.

The world outside the cave was immersed in the embrace of the night.

Utterly silent,

except for the light from the cave fire and the slight crackling of the firewood breaking the quiet, creating a feeling of protected isolation from the rest of the world.

Chen Yun sat beside the fire, his heart swelling with an unprecedented sense of peace and fulfillment.

He began to reminisce about the journey he had made,

and couldn’t help but chuckle softly.

Delivering sweet dreams, hanging up on high-speed train tickets, crossing the Han River...

Eventually, in this place far removed from the hustle and bustle, an incredible connection was established between man and beast.

This was a life that the former him could never have imagined.

Yet now, it was all coming true.

The night deepened, and the temperature remained just right thanks to the nurturing flames of the fire.

The silly dog Bai Jin had eaten and fallen deep asleep.

Though there was a tiger nearby, it clearly had grown accustomed to its presence.

As a dog that needed plenty of sleep throughout the day, coupled with the exhaustion of the day’s activities,

it could no longer resist the overpowering sleepiness.

The tiger, meanwhile, curled up on its side with half-closed eyes, occasionally emitting a contented purring sound, seemingly also enjoying this rare peace.

It had never experienced a night accompanied by firelight before.

The feeling was novel to it.

Without doubt,

the use of fire is a significant trait that sets humans apart from other animals.

The warmth brought by the fire

ensured a serene night.

Time slowly passed, and it wasn’t long before the twelve o’clock mark would arrive.

Chen Yun leaned against the cave wall and put away his phone.

After taking Bai Jin into his arms,

he looked at the bonfire crackling in the distance, reflecting the dancing flames in his eyes and soon also drifted off to sleep.

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