I'm a Druid at a farmhouse.

Chapter 46 [The Wild Sense of Smell]

The moment [Wild Sense of Smell] was activated, Song You felt his nose being forcibly connected to the signals of the entire natural world.

Countless scents rushed into his senses.

The earthy smell, the musty odor of rotting leaves, the sap from trampled grass, and even the dust on the feathers of a night bird dozens of meters away.

These originally barely perceptible auras have now been magnified a hundredfold, becoming so clear they are dizzying.

He closed his eyes, channeling the gentle natural energy within his body, which flowed slowly through his nasal cavity.

The chaotic, frenzied flow of smell quickly became organized.

He quickly extracted the most domineering and intense scent from it.

This is the scent of a male wild boar.

The smell was a mixture of excruciating pain, rage, humiliation, and a hint of barely concealed fear.

It resembles a bright red thread, guiding a clear direction in the dark forest.

Song You patted the head of the sow at his feet reassuringly, conveying a sense of comfort.

He took out his phone, the screen's light dispelling a small patch of darkness. He found Jiang Milu's WeChat and quickly typed a few words.

"I still have some things to take care of up the mountain, so I might be back a little late. You go ahead and eat, don't wait for me."

After thinking for a moment, I added another sentence.

"Lock the gate."

After successfully sending the message, he put his phone back in his pocket, glanced at the direction where the wild boar's scent had disappeared, and then, in a flash, silently chased after it.

It is advisable to chase the poor with the courage of the left, but not to be the overlord.

Today, we must completely eliminate this guy and let him know who's in charge in these mountains.

......

In the courtyard, Jiang Milu's phone screen lit up briefly.

She picked up her phone and saw the message from Song You. Half of the weight in her heart lifted, but the other half felt even heavier.

What could possibly happen up in the mountains in the middle of the night?

She sat at the stone table, looking at the food spread out on it, but had no appetite at all.

After the courtyard quieted down, it felt somewhat empty. She stood up and began to clear the dishes from the table.

Being busy seems to dispel the unease in my heart.

She took the bowls and chopsticks into the kitchen, then picked up a broom and carefully swept up the fallen leaves in the yard.

The moonlight spilled into the courtyard, casting a silvery glow on the vibrant vegetable garden.

Jiang Milu stopped what she was doing and looked at the thriving vegetables, a sense of surprise welling up inside her once again.

This farmhouse exudes an indescribable sense of comfort.

The air, the plants, and even the chicks in the corner coop seemed more vibrant than elsewhere.

This guy seems to really know his stuff when it comes to running agritourism businesses.

Just then, her phone vibrated again.

It was a WeChat message from my roommate, Jiang Yuexian.

Jiang Yuexian: "Mi Lu, are you at your childhood sweetheart's house yet? How does it feel?"

Jiang Milu's cheeks flushed slightly as she looked at the words "childhood sweethearts".

She casually took a picture of the yard and sent it over. In the photo, the vegetable garden under the moonlight and the reservoir in the distance looked exceptionally tranquil and beautiful.

Nestled between mountains and water, the air is also very fresh.

Jiang Milu: "Just arrived, the environment is pretty good, isn't it?"

Jiang Yuexian replied almost instantly, sending a wide-eyed emoji.

Jiang Yuexian: "Not just good! Which ecological park did you go to? These vegetables look so reflective, like they're made of plastic, they're so photogenic!"

Jiang Milu: "Hehe, pretty impressive, right?"

Jiang Yuexian: "Where's your childhood sweetheart, the boss? I haven't seen him anywhere. Did you hide?"

Jiang Milu felt a little smug when she saw this, and her fingers flew across the keyboard.

Jiang Milu: "He's busy. He just said there was something going on on the mountain, so he went up there by himself."

Jiang Yuexian: "Oh, a man and a woman alone in the same courtyard, and he still feels comfortable leaving you alone? He's really carefree."

It was followed by a mischievous grin.

Jiang Milu: "Get lost, this is pure revolutionary friendship between us."

Jiang Yuexian: "Come on, I know you too well. By the way, what's he like as a person? Has he changed much since you were a child?"

Jiang Milu thought about Song You's current appearance. His shoulders were broader, he was stronger, and he always seemed confident in doing things.

Jiang Milu: "He's changed a lot. He's much more pleasing to the eye than before. He used to always talk back to me, but now he knows how to go along with a girl's wishes."

Jiang Yuexian: "Photos speak louder than words!"

Jiang Milu: "No, if you want to see it, come see for yourself. And how do you know so much?"

Jiang Yuexian sent a pouting emoji.

Jiang Yuexian: "I was just asking casually. That guy used to be like that too. I spent ages teaching him how to take care of girls. Ugh, never mind."

Jiang Milu's curiosity was piqued, and the other party had already started to change the subject, which made her chuckle to herself.

Hey.

It seems that Xiao Jiangjiang is very experienced; I can ask her for advice more often in the future.

……

Song You's figure moved swiftly through the mountains and forests.

With the aid of his "wild sense of smell," the scent trail left by the male wild boar was crystal clear to him.

He could even judge the speed at which someone was running and how long they would stay by the changes in the intensity of their scent.

This guy runs pretty fast.

It seemed to be seriously injured, as it stopped to rest from time to time, but its direction was very clear, obviously heading in one direction.

Song You followed behind calmly, always maintaining a distance of several dozen meters.

He has plenty of patience now.

This mountain forest is his home turf. Although it is a little far from the farmhouse, the druid's abilities have not been weakened much.

The natural energy consumed can be continuously replenished through the surrounding environment.

The druids' power can be better utilized here, while the boar is nothing more than a wounded and powerless trapped beast.

The smell suddenly became stronger in a ravine ahead.

Song You slowed his pace and, using a large tree as cover, peeked out.

The male wild boar stopped.

Its massive body was leaning against a tree, panting heavily.

Its wounds were still bleeding, and its head, which had been hit hard, had clearly not fully recovered; it was still somewhat unsteady when it walked.

It also failed to detect the silent pursuer behind it; the intense pain prevented it from concentrating and being alert to its surroundings.

The male wild boar raised its head and laboriously nudged the trunk of the tree with its snout.

Song You's attention also fell on that tree.

It was a fruit tree he had never seen before on the back mountain, with a thick trunk and lush foliage.

Although he didn't know when the tree bore fruit, Song You could see some remaining, shriveled seeds under the lush branches and leaves.

These are not the main points.

Most importantly, when his gaze fell on that tree, the Druid's Diary in his mind lit up without warning.

Druid Diary