Chapter 38

He did not know why, but at this very moment, a sense of finality rose within him—a feeling that this parting with Dahua might well be forever. Overcome by a sudden, frantic agitation, he kicked violently at a nearby rock. In truth, he had been fully capable of helping Dahua win this territorial battle, yet he had been left with no options. After venting his frustrations for a long while, his emotions slowly began to stabilize. He understood the habits of wild boars well; they were pack animals. He had already killed one, and another had fled. It would not be long before the rest of the sounder realized this valley no longer had a master. Soon, they would surely come in droves to seek revenge. Therefore, the most urgent task was to take the three tiger cubs and leave at once.