46: Chapter 46 Returning to Tiger King Valley

Although his good intentions were misplaced, she was his mother after all. Lu Hu didn't hold it against her and was mentally calculating how to take Mother Tiger back to enjoy a comfortable life.

Previously, when he encountered Tiger Brother, Lu Hu had thought about taking him back, but the brat insisted on suffering on his own. After eating a tiger fruit, he wanted nothing more than to be a hundred thousand miles away from him. Lu Hu indulged Tiger Brother and decided to let him suffer for a while longer.

Later, while searching for medicinal herbs in the mountains, he had also looked for Mother Tiger and Tiger Sister, but unfortunately, he hadn't found them.

Now that he had finally seen Mother Tiger, she was so resistant to him—even more eager to stay away from him than his younger brother.

Lu Hu was heartbroken, but he didn't just turn and leave like he did with Younger Brother Tiger.

Brothers are meant to be pranked; Lu Hu delighted in seeing Younger Brother Tiger suffer.

But Mother Tiger was his mother; how could he stand by and watch her sleep in the open wilderness?

Uh... although Mother Tiger seemed to be doing quite well.

But it certainly wasn't as good as being at home.

Better to come back and guard the spiritual herbs together.

Lu Hu followed behind Mother Tiger, lost in thought.

...

As evening approached, Mother Tiger tried several times to shake off Lu Hu, but ultimately failed.

Having exhausted so much energy, Mother Tiger was already hungry.

Looking at the energetic Da Wa behind her, Mother Tiger sighed; she would never be able to shake off Da Wa in this lifetime.

Resigned, Mother Tiger went to hunt. With her rich hunting experience, she rarely missed when she targeted prey.

Soon, she caught a wild boar. After catching the wild boar, she didn't start eating, but silently counted down in her heart: Ten, nine, eight... three, two, one!

"Aoo-hou~" (Mom, why are you only eating this!)

Sure enough, Da Wa appeared.

Although they hadn't seen each other for nearly two years, this situation was deeply engraved in Mother Tiger's memory.

She would probably never forget it for the rest of her life.

Mother Tiger stood up. This wild boar was for feeding Da Wa; only after Da Wa was full could she eat in peace.

But the next moment, Mother Tiger's body froze in place.

"Aoo-hou~" (Just eating this!)

Lu Hu glanced at the wild boar Mother Tiger had caught, shook his head in disdain, and then pulled out a Crimson Molten Fish over a meter long, presenting it to Mother Tiger.

"Aoo-hou~" (Mom, eat this!)

"..." Mother Tiger stared blankly at the large fish beneath her, motionless.

Unbelievable, Da Wa actually caught prey for her!!!

"Aoo~" (Eat!)

Lu Hu stepped forward slightly. As soon as he approached, Mother Tiger suddenly stood up and swiped her paw at Lu Hu.

"Hou!!" (Who are you!)

Mother Tiger was filled with ferocity. This wasn't her Da Wa; how could her Da Wa take the initiative to hunt and share with her?

Bang! Bang! Two slaps hit Lu Hu on the forehead. Lu Hu didn't react at all, but conversely, Mother Tiger's paw trembled, aching from the impact.

"Aoo~"

The ferocity in Mother Tiger's eyes faded again. Back then, Da Wa was just like this, possessing an incredibly thick defense.

Couldn't beat him away, couldn't scold him away, and in the end, he would shamelessly snatch the food she caught.

This one really seemed to be Da Wa.

Da Wa was taking the initiative to catch prey for her.

Mother Tiger's heart ached; this kind of thing had actually happened!

Back then, she truly felt that Da Wa was hopeless. She had tried to abandon him several times without success, and only after racking her brain did she manage to dump Da Wa on his father.

Unexpectedly, Da Wa had changed now; he had become sensible!

Da Wa's father was quite capable, being able to teach Da Wa well.

Mother Tiger was gratified. She lowered her head and began to eat the food Da Wa had given her. As a bite of fish entered her stomach, hot tears dripped from the corners of her eyes.

It wasn't easy, truly not easy!

Da Wa was not only independent but also knew how to catch prey for her.

For a moment, all the grievances Mother Tiger had suffered from hunting day and night in the past dissipated significantly.

"Aoo-hou~" (Delicious!)

Mother Tiger ate the fish with tears in her eyes.

The fish Da Wa caught was truly delicious!

"It's settled."

Seeing this, Lu Hu nodded slightly. Mother Tiger's greatest resistance toward him was because he used to freeload.

Now that he had proven he was capable of being independent, Mother Tiger's resistance toward him naturally subsided.

"Aoo-hou~" (Come, Mom, don't just eat meat, let's have some fruit!)

Lu Hu took out another tiger fruit. His fish was a Crimson Molten Fish, and with the tiger fruit added, Mother Tiger should be able to understand the extraordinary nature of the food.

Now, getting her to come back with him should be no problem!

...

After eating the tiger fruit and the Crimson Molten Fish, Mother Tiger felt sleepy and dozed off. The energy from the Crimson Molten Fish and the tiger fruit was improving her body.

Lu Hu waited not far away. By the next day, when Mother Tiger woke up, her eyes revealed a bright luster.

"Aoo~"

Mother Tiger was puzzled. She felt that she was somewhat different from before, but she couldn't quite put her finger on what it was.

"Hou~~~lu."

A deafening snoring sound rang out; Lu Hu was fast asleep under a tree in the distance, sprawled out on his back.

Occasionally smacking his lips, he slept soundly.

Mother Tiger understood Da Wa; this child slept without a care in the world, extremely soundly, with no vigilance.

Subconsciously, Mother Tiger wanted to take the opportunity to slip away, but just as she took a step, she suddenly remembered that Da Wa had changed and was no longer the freeloader he used to be.

Mother Tiger pondered and ultimately didn't leave, waiting by his side. This wait lasted until the sun was high in the sky, baking the earth.

Mother Tiger was helpless; this child might no longer be a freeloader, but his bad habit of sleeping in was still there.

"En~~"

After a long while, Lu Hu finally woke up. After stretching his tiger body, he walked toward the river channel.

"Aoo-hou~" (Let's go, Mom!)

Mother Tiger understood Lu Hu's meaning, and after a moment of hesitation, she followed him.

...

Godzilla, Da Bei, and Xiao Bei were sleeping in the river channel. After traveling together for a few days, they already knew they couldn't escape Lu Hu's grasp. Even when Lu Hu left yesterday, they had stayed put obediently and hadn't run away.

"Aoo-hou!"

When Mother Tiger saw Godzilla's ferocious appearance, her fur stood on end instantly, and she bared her teeth. Finding that Da Wa was still walking forward, Mother Tiger was terrified. Such a massive creature was not something the two of them could defeat. Mother Tiger hurriedly pulled at Lu Hu, refusing to let him go forward no matter what.

Lu Hu gave Mother Tiger a reassuring look and then stepped forward. Godzilla docilely lowered its head, and Lu Hu led the uneasy Mother Tiger forward.

Ga beng ga beng~~

"Wu a wu~~"

Da Bei and Xiao Bei also floated up from the river channel, opening their shells as their flesh poked out, making special sounds.

"Aoo-hou~" (No need, I'll take you back to recognize the territory first.)

Lu Hu said. Da Bei and Xiao Bei were spiritual beasts, and when they came here yesterday, Lu Hu had already told them their task.

In one day, Da Bei and Xiao Bei had already found where it was suitable to dig the river channel.

They wanted Lu Hu to go take a look, but Lu Hu couldn't be bothered; digging the river channel was their business, and Lu Hu wouldn't participate.

Having met Mother Tiger, Lu Hu wanted to go home early and show her the property he had conquered!

Thinking of this, Lu Hu quickened his pace. That evening, Lu Hu finally returned to the long-lost Tiger King Valley.

"Aoo-hou!!" (This king has returned!)