Devouring Evolution: I Reborn as an Arctic Wolf Chapter 9: Chapter 9: The Return of the Wolf Pack.

The weight of this lynx was a solid fifty kilograms.

Su Lin was unable to finish the entire carcass in a single sitting, having consumed only seven or eight kilograms before his stomach reached its limit.

By feasting on this lynx meat, he gained nearly twenty Evolution Points.

This brought him another small step closer to his forthcoming level up and evolution.

Meanwhile, the Arctic reindeer meat had turned incredibly stiff after being exposed to the cold overnight.

Wolf Sister found it nearly impossible to bite through.

Despite her best efforts to gnaw on the Arctic reindeer remains, she couldn't manage to tear off even a tiny morsel.

Left with no other choice, she let out several mournful wolf howls.

Witnessing this, Su Lin felt he had to reluctantly stand up,

tearing away several portions of the Arctic reindeer meat and chewing them into manageable chunks before dropping them in front of Wolf Sister.

Since Wolf Sister was now his blood-related family, he couldn't simply stand by and watch her starve.

Wolf Sister began jumping around with joy as she devoured the meat Su Lin provided.

Watching from the side, the lone orphan wolf felt a surge of envy, its mouth watering at the sight.

As for the Grey White Little Wolf, it remained sensibly curled on the ground, not moving a muscle.

Once Su Lin had prepared enough food for Wolf Sister, he exited the cave to conduct a patrol of the perimeter.

The blizzard outside had subsided slightly, yet the air remained freezing and bit into his skin.

"The harsh climate causes damage, Vitality Value -5!"

"The harsh climate causes the host's Physical Strength consumption to double, please be mindful to conserve strength."

These prompts ringing in his ears prompted Su Lin to head back to the safety of the cave immediately after finishing his round.

Upon his return, the spirited lone orphan wolf also bounced toward the cave entrance.

However, a powerful gust of wind soon struck, knocking the small wolf off its feet and tumbling it back into the cavern.

"Awoo!"

Refusing to give up, the lone orphan wolf began to struggle repeatedly against the freezing drafts at the mouth of the cave.

Su Lin observed for a moment but remained silent.

The endless energy of a Wolf Clan pup simply had to be released somewhere.

Later, noting that Cousin had taken up sentry duty, he settled down against a rock shielded from the wind to sleep.

Life as a reborn member of the Wolf Clan lacked the variety of human existence; each day was repetitive and dull.

On the bright side, he was no longer burdened by the pressures of education, career, or family drama.

...

Time passed quickly, and seven days went by.

During this week, the storm had been intermittent, only finally ceasing today.

Inside the cave, Su Lin had finished the last of the lynx.

Over these several days, the lynx had yielded more than twenty Evolution Points for him.

It was evident that carnivorous prey resulted in slower diminishing returns for Evolution Points compared to herbivores.

Even as the carcass neared its end, the lynx meat still provided Su Lin with 0.2 Evolution Points.

Furthermore,

the Arctic reindeer meat was almost entirely gone.

The lone orphan wolf, in particular, had eaten without restraint over the last few days, consuming as much as a full-grown Arctic Wolf.

It had to be noted that the growth speed of the lone orphan wolf was remarkably high.

Its physical dimensions now exceeded those of Cousin.

Moreover, perhaps due to the steady supply of food, Su Lin detected further transformations in the lone orphan wolf during this period.

Its grey fur had taken on a darker hue,

and its previously thin legs had become much more robust,

particularly its Wolf Claws, which could now retract into thick fur like a feline's, yet remained highly versatile.

Additionally, the lone orphan wolf's resilience, Endurance, Physical Strength, and Attack Power were far beyond those of other Wolf Clan members of a similar size.

By now, Cousin was no longer a match for the lone orphan wolf.

Su Lin focused his gaze on the lone orphan wolf.

The Numerical Attributes of the creature manifested before his eyes once again.

Species: Arctic Wolf (Variant Species)

Level: Level 2.

Qi-Blood: 265.

Endurance: 27.

Strength: 28.

Defense: 25.

Speed: 23.

In just a short span of time, the little wolf's stats had seen a massive boost.

There was also a new note attached to the species description.

"Hm? Variant species?"

Su Lin watched the lone little wolf, his blue eyes gleaming with interest.

He had inspected the wolf's stats previously.

He was certain that the "variant species" label had been absent before.

The abundance of food lately must have triggered the awakening of its latent potential.

This was likely the catalyst for the changes the little wolf had undergone recently.

"Awooo."

The lone little wolf immediately let out a submissive yelp as Su Lin drew near.

Su Lin had established himself as the master of the cave,

and even if Wolf Dad and Mom came back, the little wolf would still view Su Lin as the ultimate authority.

This was because Su Lin would actually mete out punishment if he was annoyed.

A single blow from his paw, even a light one, was enough to leave the little wolf dazed.

Within the Wolf Clan, power was the only thing that commanded respect.

Because Su Lin was so formidable, the little wolf accepted his leadership despite the frequent discipline.

The most significant factor, however, was that it was only through Su Lin that the little wolf had finally been able to eat its fill.

"Awooo!"

The little wolf whimpered softly, even going so far as to lick the fur on Su Lin’s leg.

Noticing Su Lin was still watching, it quickly flipped onto its back to show its belly—the ultimate sign of affection and submission.

Exposing the underbelly in the Wolf Clan was a gesture of total trust and closeness.

The stomach was a wolf's most vulnerable area.

Seeing the little wolf's eager-to-please attitude, Su Lin let out a soft howl and reached out to pat its head once more.

Despite evolving into a variant species and becoming stronger,

the little wolf's temperament remained largely the same.

Since this variant species wolf would likely be a useful asset in the future,

Su Lin decided to officially take him under his wing as a subordinate.

"Awooo!"

At Su Lin's low command, the lone little wolf flipped back onto its paws.

It lowered its body, tucking its tail between its legs and whimpering in a display of obedience.

Su Lin was quite satisfied with the little wolf's compliance.

He also took this moment to give the little wolf a name.

Since the orphan wolf was an Arctic wolf with grey fur that had recently darkened,

he decided to call it Xiao Hui.

Naturally, this name was only known to Su Lin himself.

With the limited cognitive abilities of the Wolf Clan, the little wolf couldn't yet understand the concept of a name.

Having secured his new underling,

Su Lin stepped out of the cave and jumped onto a large rock near the entrance.

His snowy white fur shone brilliantly under the Arctic sun, which had finally reappeared.

By now, Su Lin's physical size was equal to that of a standard adult Arctic wolf.

In terms of raw power, he far exceeded any ordinary wolf.

Standing on his high perch, he looked out over the quiet, snowy landscape of the Arctic Continent following the storm.

He instinctively knew the blizzard was over for good.

Wolf Dad and Mom would likely be back very soon.

As Su Lin was lost in thought,

he spotted a disciplined wolf pack in the distance, carrying plenty of prey as they trekked across the white plains toward the cave.

"Awooo!"

At the sight of those figures, Su Lin let out a thunderous howl.

A moment later, a chorus of answering howls drifted back from the distance!

"Awooo!"

"Awooo!"

...

The powerful, echoing howls vibrated across the vast, frozen reaches of the Arctic Continent.