American Landowners: Starting with Hunting in Alaska

Su Wei stood frozen in place, his mind filled only with those few lines of blue text that had appeared out of nowhere.

[Successfully tamed a wild creature, a blue-eyed, albino red fox! Activated the Beast Taming Module!]

[Given the rarity of the first-time tamed beast, 117 experience points are gained, and the taming module is upgraded to level 2.]

[Beast Taming Module lv2: Effect...]

tame?

He tamed a hammer!

From beginning to end, all he did was get completely outmaneuvered by this little thing and share half of its last meal with it.

This can be called taming?

This is clearly a case of it shamelessly offering itself up and trying to extort money from us!

Su Wei desperately wanted to pry open the system to see what the judgment criteria of this module were.

Could it be thanks to that small piece of compressed biscuit paste?

The cost of buying a rare fox worth eight thousand US dollars is far too low.

Despite his complaints, Su Wei forced himself to calm down.

No matter how outrageous the process, the result is real.

Next to his cheat item, the gathering item, a new item with a beast claw mark icon has appeared.

He focused his mind and clicked on the [Beast Taming Module].

Module lv2, unlocked two effects.

The first is a passive effect: [Animal Affinity].

The explanation is simple: his aura reduces the sense of threat to wild animals, making it easier to gain their initial favor.

Su Wei glanced at the little white fox that was still nudging his backpack and wondered if this thing was a little late.

He thought to himself, "If only this ability could turn a 300-kilogram Kodiak brown bear into a watchdog."

But I guess that's just wishful thinking.

He continued to look at the second effect: [Beast Language].

This effect caught his eye.

[Animal Language: You can vaguely sense the simple emotions and intentions conveyed by tamed pets.]

This feature is incredibly useful in the wilderness.

Suwei's gaze returned to the little white fox.

It was still struggling with the backpack, making low growling sounds in its throat, its little paws futilely scratching at the thick canvas.

Under the effect of [Beast Language], a clear thought was transmitted into Suwei's mind.

What is being conveyed is a collection of pure emotions.

[I crave... the taste of home... my nest...]

Just as he guessed.

The little thing wasn't coming for him at all; it was chasing the scent of its own lair.

And he himself was the bandit who carried his belongings all over the mountains.

The module's functionality extends beyond this.

Suwei discovered that he could also view a detailed information panel for tamed pets.

With a thought, a panel belonging only to the little white fox unfolded before his eyes.

Pet: Blue-eyed Albino Red Fox

Nickname: Unnamed

Age: Seven months

[Trait: Charisma. As an extremely rare albino variant with blue eyes, its very existence possesses great charisma, easily gaining the favor and pity of other creatures.]

Seven months?

Su Wei was stunned.

This little thing is actually still an immature cub!

Red foxes typically reach sexual maturity around one year old and are then able to live independently.

No wonder it's so... silly.

No wonder its behavior is so simple; it's just homesick and wants to find its familiar scents again.

That charming trait made Su Wei understand immediately.

It turns out that the closeness and innocence I felt before weren't all an act; part of it came from this little thing's talent.

A passive aura that makes enemies reluctant to attack.

Su Wei was both amused and exasperated.

After all that, it turns out he was taken in by a minor using her beauty.

He sighed and waved to the little guy who was still struggling with his backpack.

"Alright, stop digging, or it'll break."

The little white fox stopped what it was doing, tilted its head to look at him, its icy blue eyes full of confusion.

Su Wei unzipped the side pocket of his backpack and took out a small piece of birchwood.

A familiar scent wafted through the air—a unique aroma of wood and fungi.

The little white fox's eyes lit up immediately.

It darted over in a flash, its little nose close to the birchwood, its eyes closed as it sniffed it intently, its tail wagging happily behind it.

His blissful expression was exactly like that of an addict who had found spiritual sustenance.

Suwei placed the piece of birch mushroom on the ground, thinking it would guard the thing.

Unexpectedly, the little white fox just sniffed a few times, looked up at Su Wei, and then did something that Su Wei didn't expect.

It turned and trotted to Suwei's feet, rubbing its fluffy head against his trouser leg.

A new emotion was conveyed through the [beast language].

This one... is warmer... and makes me feel more at ease...

The smell of Inonotus obliquus was a sign of home, but now, Suvi, the living person who gave it food and warmth, has replaced that sign.

He started a new home.

Su Wei's heart was gently bumped for no apparent reason.

He had lived two lives and had never had this experience before.

Being so purely relied upon and trusted by a tiny life that is not of the same kind.

The figure of eight thousand US dollars popped into my mind again, but this time, it seemed somewhat pale.

He reached out and tentatively touched the little white fox's head.

It feels smooth and soft to the touch.

The little white fox squinted comfortably, making gurgling sounds in its throat, and even offered its neck for him to stroke.

"Hold……"

Su Wei muttered a curse under his breath, unsure whether he was cursing the little brat for being spineless or cursing himself for being soft-hearted.

A real problem was presented to him.

Keeping it means having to share some of my already meager food supply.

In this wilderness, every extra mouth adds to the risk.

But if he didn't raise it... looking at the little thing in his arms, could he really give it away for eight thousand US dollars?

Just as he was struggling with this, he suddenly remembered something and quickly asked the system module.

Can tamed pets be traded or sold?

The module's response was cold and direct.

Pets are bound assets and cannot be traded or sold. Upon the host's death, the pet will regain its freedom.

Asset binding...

Su Wei was taken aback at first, then let out a long sigh of relief.

That's good, no need to worry anymore.

He breathed a sigh of relief. Perfect, it was against the rules, saving him from having to worry about it.

He could easily tell himself that he kept it because it was already his private property and was for long-term investment.

Yes, that's it.

Su Wei found the perfect excuse for his pragmatism, and the little bit of guilt in his heart disappeared immediately.

Besides, there's a full month left until the repayment date.

He was fully confident that he could raise the $30,000.

His confidence, of course, comes from his modular system.

Su Wei bent down and picked up the small white thing at his feet.

The little guy is very light, only about five or six pounds, and he's a warm little bundle to hold in your arms.

It didn't resist, but instead found a comfortable spot in his arms and curled up, its icy blue eyes staring at him without blinking.

"From now on, you'll have to work for me."

Su Wei weighed it in his hand and spoke.

We need to give you a name.

He looked at the little thing, all white, and round and plump when it curled up, and blurted out.

"Let's call it Cotton Candy."

The name was completely out of place with his current image as a down-on-his-luck hunter, and even somewhat ridiculous.

But when the words "cotton candy" were uttered, the little creature in his arms wagged its tail excitedly and stuck out its pink tongue to gently lick Suwei's wrist.

Su Wei twitched the corner of his mouth, but didn't say anything more.

He placed the marshmallow on the wooden bed covered with hay, and lay down on the outside, using his body to block the gaps at the edge of the bed to prevent it from falling off.

With a warm little stove in his arms, the weariness in his body surged up again.

The wind and snow outside were still howling, violently battering the cabin.

But inside the house, the fire crackled in the stove, and a warm little life was breathing evenly beside him.

This was the most restful sleep he had had since arriving in this damned Alaska.

……

the next day.

Suwei awoke in complete silence.

He opened his eyes, and the first thing he felt was the soft, warm touch of the furry fabric in his arms.

Marshmallow was still asleep, her tiny body rising and falling with her breath.

He carefully sat up without disturbing it.

It was cold inside; the stove had long since gone out.

But unlike yesterday, the astonishing howling sound no longer came from the gaps in the doors and windows.

Suwei walked to the only small window in the wooden house and pushed aside the tattered cloth used to block the wind.

Outside, it was broad daylight.

The snowstorm that lasted all night has stopped.

As far as the eye could see, the whole world was covered with a thick layer of white snow.

The distant coniferous forests were covered in snow and frost, reflecting a dazzling light in the rising sun.

The blizzard has passed.

The road down the mountain is now open.