Chapter 35: The Lion Cub Capable of Killing Wild Dogs

Chapter 35: The Lion Cub Who Could Kill a Wild Dog

However, Kurt would not be fooled by Chu Ye again. Leading his pack of wild dogs, he headed toward the nearby bushes.

As an experienced leader of the wild dogs, Kurt was not easily deceived. He knew that Chu Ye was merely trying to stall him to prevent them from searching for the other lion cubs. He was certain that those cubs were hiding in the nearby thickets, and if they searched thoroughly, they would surely find them.

Seeing this, Chu Ye grew anxious. There were eight cubs in total, hidden across various patches of brush. If the dogs searched patiently, they would inevitably uncover at least one or two. The situation was dire; Chu Ye knew that if he did not lure these wild dogs away, the cubs would eventually be discovered.

He realized that he was the only one in the pride who could save them. "I cannot just stand by and watch these cubs be devoured by wild dogs. I must help them," he thought, boldly descending from the tree.

Nearby, a wild dog was sniffing around, trying to locate the hidden cubs. Chu Ye lunged directly at it. He gauged that this dog was not much larger than himself. Even if he couldn't overpower it, he could easily escape back up the tree. At that moment, Chu Ye felt a surge of reckless courage; he realized that if he didn't engage with the dogs, he couldn't draw their attention away.

He made a startling decision: he would challenge this wild dog. Though he had never fought one before, he felt this day would become a turning point in his growth. The dog was not particularly strong—perhaps due to the dry season, which often left the pack hungry—and appeared somewhat gaunt. While wild dogs are naturally lean, this one looked especially frail. Chu Ye, despite being a cub, was relatively robust; he hadn't gone hungry, as he often hunted small prey to supplement his diet.

Over the past few days, Chu Ye had wondered if his transformation—which gave him the appearance of a honey badger—had also granted him a honey badger's abilities. He wanted to test this theory now.

The wild dog was sniffing the ground when Chu Ye suddenly appeared before it. The dog was startled, then delighted. It had been searching tirelessly for the cubs, and now, one had practically delivered itself. With a low, excited growl, the dog lunged at Chu Ye, anticipating an easy meal.

Chu Ye turned and ran. The dog gave chase. Chu Ye could have easily sprinted to a nearby tree, where the dog could not follow, but he chose instead to run toward an open, clear area. The dog, thrilled that the cub wasn't heading for safety, accelerated, eager to taste its prize.

Just as the dog was about to snap at his heels, Chu Ye let out a massive, foul-smelling fart. A cloud of black gas erupted from his rear.

The wild dog was completely unprepared for such a maneuver. It was hit by an overwhelmingly putrid stench that made it impossible to keep its eyes open, leaving it gasping for air as if it were suffocating. The dog was utterly stunned, forced to a halt by the unexpected assault.

Even Chu Ye was shocked by the potency of his own gas; he had never tested this ability before. "Damn, my stink is truly lethal!" he thought. "It seems I haven't just inherited the honey badger's flatulence—I've surpassed it." He suspected that even a real honey badger’s spray couldn't compare to the sheer power of his own.

The dog was spinning in circles, clearly in agony. Chu Ye stopped and looked back, feeling a surge of triumph. "Can I take this opportunity to kill it?" he wondered, feeling a sudden confidence in his own strength.

Chu Ye approached the disoriented dog. When the dog saw him coming, it tried to snap at him, but Chu Ye was too fast. Before the dog could reach him, Chu Ye clamped his jaws firmly onto its throat.

The wild dog was shocked by the cub's speed—it was far beyond anything it had imagined. The cub didn't move like a lion, but rather with the lethal precision of an adult honey badger. As the dog struggled, perhaps still believing it could survive the bite, its strength began to fade.