Chapter 22: Colby's Exploration Results [Please Collect and Recommend]

The giant wolf's body was also covered in dense, overlapping wounds.

Its thick fur had been split open, exposing the bright red flesh beneath.

Zong Shen focused his mind and checked their attributes.

Colby's own health was at two-thirds.

The adult giant wolf Fenrir was in a similar state, having lost approximately one-third of its health.

One had to realize that Fenrir's armor was as high as 35 points and its health reached 435; it was an absolute tank and meat shield.

To be able to cause it to lose over a hundred health points was enough to show just how fierce the battle they had encountered had been.

"What happened to these injuries on your bodies?"

Zong Shen narrowed his eyes and asked in a cold tone.

"Lord, during this exploration, I made several major discoveries!"

"My injuries came from a goblin tribe located in the mountains to the north of the territory! That goblin tribe is quite large and has built watchtowers on its perimeter, so I was unable to observe them from a close distance!"

"Furthermore, there are experienced scouts within this goblin tribe."

"I was discovered by a scout while patrolling the outskirts, and then I was besieged by goblin archers, goblin axe-throwers, and goblin mages from the tribe."

"I immediately chose to ride Fenrir and hide in the woods. After a period of maneuvering, I finally managed to evade their pursuit."

"To be safe, Fenrir and I took a very long detour before circling back to the territory."

"These injuries were sustained in just a single encounter..."

Colby knelt on one knee with his head lowered, appearing somewhat dejected.

Zong Shen nodded and reached out to pat his broad shoulder.

The exploration range of the Wolf Cavalry was indeed vast.

"Get up. Let's talk in the thatched shed; you can slowly recover health there."

"Luna, go help me use an empty jar to fetch some Moon Spring Water."

Hearing this, Luna immediately rode her black panther into the courtyard.

The farmers also quite conscientiously walked out of the thatched shed to make room.

Zong Shen led Colby and the giant wolf into the shed.

Resting in the thatched shed allowed for the recovery of 1 health point per hour, which was better than nothing.

By this time, Luna had already brought the Moon Spring Water and handed it to Zong Shen.

"Come, everyone take some."

Luna had brought about 150ml of Moon Spring Water; every milliliter of Moon Spring Water could restore 1.2 health points.

This amount alone was the total output of the Moon Well for three hours.

Since the Moon Well was completed at noon, it had only produced about 300ml, and half of it was now being used for Colby and the giant wolf Fenrir.

Zong Shen felt no heartache at all.

Colby was a qualified warrior who had been injured in order to complete the exploration mission he had been assigned.

Therefore, Zong Shen would not mistreat him.

No matter how precious Moon Spring Water was, it could not compare to a loyal warrior.

Colby took the jar with great care.

However, he did not drink it himself.

Instead, he first fed more than half of it to his mount, the giant wolf Fenrir.

Moon Spring Water was indeed miraculous.

The effect was almost instantaneous.

The wounds on the giant wolf began to close at a speed visible to the naked eye.

At this moment, Colby drew the wolf cavalry saber from his waist and hacked off the arrowhead of the arrow that had already pierced through his shoulder.

Then, gritting his teeth, he set the saber down, grabbed the shaft of the arrow with his other hand, and pulled the broken arrow out of his muscle with a violent force.

Immediately, a spray of blood shot out.

Colby applied slight pressure with his arm, forcing the muscles to close together to staunch the wound.

Only then did he pick up the jar and drain the remaining small amount of Moon Spring Water in one gulp!

"What a beast, even tougher than a hardened man!"

Zong Shen watched in awe; Colby's method of treating wounds was too hardcore.

Moreover, he hadn't let out a single grunt or groan throughout the entire process, nor had he even furrowed his brow.

His face looked as if it were carved from stone—rugged, strong, and brave!

After the treatment was finished.

The giant wolf lay down on the wooden floor of the thatched shed and fell into a deep sleep.

Colby sat cross-legged.

He then began to report the results of today's exploration.

"Lord!"

"Aside from that goblin tribe, I also discovered the existence of some ruins."

"In the dense forest beside the mountain path to the northwest, I found an abandoned temple."

"It is located right in the middle of the woods, completely covered by vines and moss. I saw two treasure chests inside, but unfortunately, no matter how much force I used, I could not open them or take them away."

"Additionally, at the end of the northwest mountain path at the summit, there is an abandoned outpost with a watchtower. This outpost has been occupied by a group of traveling merchants; I have not made contact with them for the time being."

"On the cliffs between the mountains and the grasslands to the northeast, there is a mine. We might be able to repurpose it, but outside the mine, a blood-toothed wild boar five meters long is prowling; that area seems to be its territory."

"As for that goblin tribe, it is located deep within the mountains directly to the north and is similarly well-hidden. This time, I have alerted them, so I do not know if they will send people to scout this grassland," Colby said with some concern.

Zong Shen nodded and waved his hand dismissively.

"Colby, you did well."

"As for those goblins, they should be fine for now. The distance between the two places is not short. Even if those goblins send scouts to try and discover this place, it will take several days."

"As long as a large force doesn't come over, we can deal with them."

"Hmph, once our territory becomes a bit stronger, we will surely find these goblins to knock them down a peg."

Zong Shen clenched his fist, his tone grim.

Those damn goblins actually dared to bully his subordinate!

It seemed that the group of goblins occupied the mountain range directly to the north.

As the saying goes, two tigers cannot share one mountain; as the territory gradually expanded, they would inevitably clash.

The earlier they discovered it, the earlier they could prepare!

Zong Shen had silently included that goblin tribe as a hostile target.

It had been a full day since he had crossed over.

His acceptance of this world was growing higher and higher.

In a world where Wolf Cavalry and Night Huntresses could appear, the appearance of goblins was nothing special.

Goblins were a legendary type of humanoid creature with green skin all over.

They looked similar to Orcs or Goblins (Goblins/Goblins).

Generally, they had long, pointed ears.

"Goblins" were creatures from Western mythology, and there were various descriptions and records of them in many games, animations, and stories.

Humans often harbored hostility toward those humanoid creatures.

And vice versa.

At this time, the roasted wolf meat in the stove was also finished.

Cooking in the stove required no effort from oneself.

As long as materials were provided and a cookable item was selected, it would be completed automatically.

Zong Shen took out the roasted meat.

He handed a piece to Colby, and left a bucket of fresh water and a piece of unknown dried meat.

This was prepared for Fenrir.

"Colby, you did a great job. Get some good rest tonight."

Zong Shen gave Colby a word of encouragement.

Then, he walked out of the thatched shed, preparing to distribute the food.