It was already past 7 AM. Though the Wo Jiao mountain range blocked the east, streaks of warm sunlight pierced over the peaks.
This served as a signal, instantly reviving the eerily silent Wo Jiao mountain range.
Numerous animals scurried out from their hiding spots.
Wild boars, deer, sheep, cattle, and large rabbits were more lively in the morning than during the day, each calling out excitedly, much like students who had been confined to school for too long finally getting their holiday.
Woof!
Gou Dan barked a few times at Bai Ye, then led the wolf pack along the Wo Jiao mountain range towards the solitary star villa to the north. The giant wolves soon disappeared into the jungle.
He had to drive the RV back. If such a large group of behemoths followed him, it would undoubtedly cause a stir.
Moreover, Bai Ye wasn't too worried about their safety in the daytime, as other powerful predators in the Wo Jiao mountain range were absent. Besides, their combined fighting strength as a wolf pack was considerable!
As for whether they could find the solitary star villa, Bai Ye didn't worry too much. If they couldn't accomplish such a simple task, they deserved to be left outside. After all, the entire mountain range was his.
Growl...
Just as he was about to take Xiao Fantuan back to the village, two plump red-bellied pheasants flew out from the grass, perching on a branch and squawking merrily.
Bai Ye's gaze sharpened. Two sharp ice spikes materialized behind him. With a thought, he activated his basic spatial abilities, and the ice spikes whistled out.
After flying out about ten meters, the ice spikes, under inertia, precisely hit the two red-bellied pheasants on the treetops.
Screech!
Their merry squawks turned into pained cries. The two red-bellied pheasants dropped simultaneously, their vibrant feathers scattering on the ground.
Chirp, chirp!
Without Bai Ye's command, Xiao Fantuan nimbly ran over and retrieved the two plump mountain pheasants.
"A good breakfast."
"Let's go back."
Chirp!
Glancing at the dead grey wolf, Bai Ye abandoned the idea of roasting wolf meat. If they developed a taste for it, they might start eyeing Gou Dan and the others. He carried the two red-bellied pheasants and Xiao Fantuan back to Changxing Village.
Village Chief Fang, Fang Qin, and Director Yu had also learned about the wolf pack being subdued through Bai Ye's livestream, and the entire village was excited.
Although they hadn't killed all the wolves to appease their anger, at least they wouldn't have to live in constant fear anymore, which was the most important thing!
"Mr. Bai, you are truly amazing!"
"I never expected there to be so many terrifying giant wolves. Luckily, with Mr. Bai here, you saved our entire Changxing Village!"
"Big brother, you're awesome! When I grow up, I want to be a magician too!"
"I want to learn too. Brother Ye is my idol now!!"
Upon returning to the village, Bai Ye was treated like a hero. The adults expressed their gratitude, and the children's eyes were filled with admiration.
"Mr. Bai, to express our thanks, we'll be having a grand feast today to celebrate."
"Yes! Mr. Bai, please stay for another day."
Village Chief Fang and Director Yu, along with the villagers, earnestly invited him.
Bai Ye politely declined. He made a simple breakfast with the two red-bellied pheasants he brought back, and after eating, he got into the car with Xiao Fantuan.
Village Chief Fang and the villagers had pooled together 500,000 to offer as a reward for his hard work, but Bai Ye refused to accept a single cent. After all, it was his livestock that had run out and caused trouble, so technically, he should be the one paying compensation.
"Brother Ye, come visit often!"
Fang Qin waved goodbye, a sweet smile on her face.
Bai Ye chuckled in response, "I will. If the village encounters any issues in the future, you can contact me directly."
Watching the large RV drive away into the distance, the villagers of Changxing Village looked on with gratitude and a hint of regret. A few children, reluctant to see him go, had tears welling up in their eyes.
After Bai Ye's RV completely disappeared, a trace of melancholy appeared in Fang Qin's bright eyes.
Although Changxing Village now knew that the Wo Jiao mountain range was Bai Ye's ranch and contained many incredible animals, Bai Ye never offered them any explanation.
The higher-ups in Great Xia would naturally handle these matters. His role was merely to eliminate these threats. Besides, he couldn't explain everything clearly on his own. However, with official intervention, people would have to believe it, whether they wanted to or not.
This was the advantage of having official backing, with almost no worries about the aftermath!
Hiss... But speaking of which, who was cleaning up whose mess in this situation?
And they didn't seem to have any intention of stopping his livestream.
Interesting!
On his way home, Bai Ye made some conjectures about the high-ranking officials in the Great Xia government. He was becoming increasingly certain that the Great Xia government knew far more than he realized!
Around eleven in the morning, he returned to the solitary star villa.
As Bai Ye drove through the villa's main gate, he was surprised.
Gou Dan had arrived with the wolf pack before him. They were standing at the main gate of the courtyard in two lines. While not perfectly aligned, they exuded a certain "gangster" vibe.
Woof, woof, woof!
Then, as he drove in, both sides erupted in a chorus of barks.
"This damn dog, where did you learn that from?"
At the villa's entrance, there were also two large wild boars, three black sheep, and a wild yellow cow, evidently having encountered Gou Dan and the pack on the road and met an unfortunate end.
Woof, woof, woof!
Gou Dan, along with Quan Yi, Xiao Bai, and the others, looked at him with excited anticipation, their tails wagging, faces full of eagerness. Even a fool would know these were gifts for him!
"Good heavens, taking gifts makes one feel obligated? Has this dog become too human after becoming the wolf king?"
Bai Ye nodded.
"Well done!"
Woof, woof, woof!
Upon hearing Bai Ye's praise, the courtyard was immediately filled with a cacophony of barks.
The noise made Bai Ye's ears ache.
"Alright, alright!"
*Smack!*
He patted Gou Dan on the head. Gou Dan looked down at Bai Ye with a wronged expression. Quan Yi and the other wolves immediately stopped barking, looking stunned at Bai Ye and their wolf king, seemingly bewildered.
"From now on, hunt only when you're hungry. The freezer at home can't hold it all, and it's not fresh or tasty!"
"Understand?"
Gou Dan: Whimper...
"Okay, bring it inside."
Bai Ye opened the villa door. Gou Dan and the wolf pack carried the wild boar, cow, and sheep carcasses into the freezer.
"Go play."
After tidying up, Bai Ye went upstairs to shower.
Chirp, chirp!
Xiao Fantuan jumped onto Gou Dan's back, holding onto its wolf fur and pointing excitedly at the jungle behind the mountain. Quan Yi, Xiao Bai, and the others looked bewildered again. It seemed their wolf king's status wasn't that high?
Woof!
Gou Dan, who had just returned to his wild instincts, was also excited. He led Quan Yi, Xiao Bai, and the others into the back mountain, and soon, rustling sounds echoed from the forest.
After showering, Bai Ye lay on the bed and sighed.
He had been accumulating the prestige he gained from his livestreams for days, accumulating over 34 million, averaging over 11 million per day.
He resisted the urge to draw for now and checked other information.
His follower count had grown to over 90 million, and his gift revenue over the past few days was around 15 million.
With the video promotions on Douyin, his advertising revenue was also around 50 million. In total, the income he had left on Douyin was approaching 400 million!
This terrifying ability to attract money was something even Douyin hadn't expected! Since signing Bai Ye, Douyin had gained over 50 million new users, and more businesses had come to advertise on Douyin, making a fortune.
"Sleep, sleep!"
Song Qianqian's concert in Modu would begin tomorrow night.
And tonight, he was invited by Song Qianqian's company, Tian Lan Entertainment Company, to go to Modu. Because he had been busy in Changxing Village these past few days, the cooperation matters hadn't been finalized yet, and time was pressing, so they could only discuss it in person.
However, fortunately, while they were constructing the stage, Bai Ye had provided them with some information about setting up props in Modu. For example, making some hidden compartments and secret passages within the stage.
These were common tricks in magic. To Bai Ye, they were merely distractions to deceive Tian Lan Company and the stage construction workers.
As for the 200,000 tickets, they had long been sold out. What was even more exaggerated was that a regular ticket priced at 888 yuan was being scalped for over ten thousand yuan, let alone the first-class and VIP tickets.
In the evening, Bai Ye woke up and prepared to go out. He didn't see Gou Dan or Xiao Fantuan. He walked into the courtyard to look around and vaguely heard rustling sounds from the back mountain, instantly understanding what was happening and shaking his head.
After the leader of the red-furred monster died, this mountain forest had truly become their territory.
Driving his off-road Benz G90, Bai Ye headed to Modu alone.
[There might be one more chapter quite late, please pay attention to resting. For interested handsome guys and beautiful ladies, you can check out [Bai Long i Zhenren]'s "Shocking: This is Called Magic, This is Clearly Sorcery!"]