Three Ma Lu, two large and one small—a family of three.
The old saying goes, "A deer lives a thousand years, yet every step is filled with worry."
Deer are exceptionally vigilant creatures.
Compared to an eagle's eyes or a bear's nose, a deer's most sensitive feature is its pair of ears.
The three Ma Lu had been foraging in the gully, digging through the snow to eat the dried grass beneath. But the moment they heard a sound from the top of the slope, they took off running.
At this point, the six dogs hadn't even entered the gully yet.
However, deer have a very strong, gamy scent, and the six dogs gave chase as soon as they caught the smell.
Normally, in this world of ice and snow, it would be impossible for dogs to catch a Ma Lu.
But for some reason, the smallest of the three Ma Lu tripped on something as it ran. It tumbled to the ground, its head plunging into the snow.
