Devouring Evolution: I Reborn as an Arctic Wolf Chapter 2: Chapter 2: Astonishing Growth.

Nourished by the Arctic Wolf Mother's milk, Su Lin succumbed to the heaviness of his eyelids and drifted into slumber, the system's mechanical alerts still echoing in his ears.

It is a common trait among mammalian infants to spend the majority of their time sleeping.

This instinctive behavior is as evident in human newborns as it is in the cubs of the Arctic Wolf.

....

A month passed within the confines of the cave.

"Awoo!"

A soft, high-pitched growl reached Su Lin’s ears.

A small creature, eyes wide with a mixture of confusion and adorable wonder, stared at Su Lin in shock.

This was none other than Wolf Sister.

Born almost immediately after Su Lin, she was his closest sibling in age.

She was bewildered by the fact that her brother, who had started out as her equal in size, had undergone such a radical transformation.

He was now several times larger than her.

Su Lin, who had been lost in thought while observing the frozen wasteland outside the cave entrance, turned his head at the sound of her cry and gave Wolf Sister’s head a gentle, affectionate pat with his paw.

He was well aware of the confusion and awe swirling in her mind.

It wasn't just his sister; Wolf Dad, Wolf Mom, and the other members of the Wolf Clan were equally baffled by his existence.

Had they not watched him grow every single day over the past month, they might have suspected an intruder had infiltrated their den.

The speed of Su Lin's development during those thirty days had been nothing short of monstrous.

Naturally, the influence of those ten Potential Potions played a vital role in this anomaly.

By the third day of his new life, Su Lin was already agile enough to run and leap.

By day ten, he had transitioned from milk to the fresh meat brought back by Wolf Dad.

On the twentieth day, he had not only surpassed Wolf Sister but had even grown larger than the half-year-old cousin from Wolf Uncle’s bloodline.

Now, at the thirty-day mark, Su Lin possessed the physical stature of a one-year-old male Arctic Wolf.

Name: Su Lin.

Species: Arctic Wolf.

Level: 3. (80 Evolution Points required for next level.)

Vitality Value: 300.

Endurance: 30.

Strength: 30.

Defense: 30.

Speed: 60.

Evolution Points: 8.

Within a single month, Su Lin had reached Level 3 through his Cultivation and evolution.

Unlike the lopsided stats of Wolf Dad and Wolf Mom, Su Lin’s attributes were exceptionally balanced.

Each time he leveled up, the system granted a 10-point increase across all basic attributes.

His Vitality Value similarly rose by 100 points per level.

Furthermore, he received 10 bonus attribute points that he could distribute at his own discretion.

This was clearly a secondary effect of the ten Potential Potions, which had tapped into his hidden reserves.

One should not dismiss these 10 extra points; they ensured that at the same level, his raw power was at least twenty percent higher than any rival!

Yet, the most formidable advantage wasn't just the sheer numbers.

It was the fact that these points were entirely customizable!

Su Lin had poured every single bonus point into his speed.

Consequently, his swiftness now eclipsed all his peers, reaching a level where even Wolf Mom could no longer keep pace with him.

In the world of predators, speed is the ultimate law!

Su Lin reasoned that as long as he was fast enough, he could escape any threat he couldn't defeat.

His ruminations were cut short by the deep, vibrating roar of a mature male Arctic Wolf.

Su Lin shifted his gaze toward Wolf Dad.

The command had come from the pack leader.

Through weeks of immersion, Su Lin had decoded the vocalizations of the Wolf Clan.

This specific low-frequency growl was a summons for the hunters to assemble.

It was a sound Su Lin heard daily.

Wolf Dad and Wolf Mom were forced to hunt every day to sustain the pack.

However, the Arctic was a brutal environment where prey was scarce, often leaving the pair with very little to show for their efforts.

The pack generally avoided massive beasts like Polar Bears, Musk Oxen, or Grizzly Bears.

Engaging such giants usually led to catastrophic casualties among the wolves.

Unless they were facing total starvation, no Wolf Pack would dare target such dangerous prey.

Because the hunt was becoming increasingly difficult, even Wolf Mom—who usually remained behind to guard the nursery—rose to join the hunting party.

Before departing, she leaned down to nuzzle Su Lin and Wolf Sister with affection.

She let out two soft howls, telling Su Lin to watch over his sister before she turned to leave.

Meanwhile, Wolf Dad gave final instructions to the Cousin who was staying behind.

This Cousin, being over six months old, acted as the older sister to the younger cubs. After confirming she understood her duties, Wolf Dad led the pack into the snow.

All eight adult wolves in the den had been mobilized for this excursion.

Su Lin hoped their efforts would yield a significant prize.

Only five cubs remained in the quiet cave.

Among them was a particular cub who, like Su Lin, preferred his own company—the little lone wolf.

Orphaned and alone, he had been rescued by Wolf Dad and Wolf Mom during a previous hunt.

Whether out of instinctual pity or pack solidarity, they had adopted him.

Though only three months old, he was nearly the size of the six-month-old Cousin.

His development was impressive in its own right.

He was clearly destined to be a future Alpha, yet he still paled in comparison to Su Lin.

Watching the pack vanish into the white, Su Lin made a decision: it was time to hunt for himself.

His appetite had become ravenous, already exceeding the intake of a full-grown wolf.

He had noticed Wolf Dad and Wolf Mom growing haggard and thin lately.

It was obvious they were sacrificing their own portions to ensure he and Wolf Sister were fed.

Su Lin felt a sense of duty to lighten their burden.

Furthermore, the "Devouring Evolution" system demanded that he engage in real combat and the cycle of slaughter.

Remaining sheltered in the cave while living off the labor of his parents would never allow him to reach the peak.

Without a second thought, Su Lin prepared to move.

He let out a sharp howl to inform his sister and the Cousin of his intent.

"Awooo!"

The Cousin barked back immediately, her tone filled with protest and a desire to stop him.

Ignoring her completely, Su Lin trotted toward the exit, leaving behind a worried sister and a frustrated Cousin.

...

The Arctic is a realm defined by eternal frost and relentless winters.

In this place, the temperature frequently drops to a lethal fifty degrees below zero.

It is a punishing climate.

Despite his thick, protective fur and his new identity as an Arctic Wolf, the biting cold of the winter air hit Su Lin with full force the moment he stepped outside.

"Extreme cold detected, Vitality Value -1!"

"Host's physical stamina will deplete at double the normal rate due to the environment. Please conserve energy."

The system's icy voice rang in his mind.

That warning served as a reminder that his time in the open was limited.

"Hiss!"

Drawing in a lungful of the freezing Arctic air, Su Lin began to trek away from the safety of the cave, one steady step at a time.