After violating morality, one feels unsettled when doing things. Beasts have a very poor chance of survival in the wilderness, so they dare not easily do things that go against their morality, as that would mean destruction.
Thus, when Ma Lin adheres to the moral code of the wilderness, he gains enough dominance over wild animals. As he follows the relevant guidelines, they do not dare to harm him. If a beast seriously violates morality, Ma Lin can easily find ways to deal with it while avoiding the danger it brings.
He was very satisfied with his performance this morning.
He dug up enough wild vegetables and carried them in a basket.
He no longer fears the wilderness as much.
Returning to camp, he first let the sheep out to graze.
Then he sat down and slowly twisted a rope. He understood why living here had been so exhausting.
He believed the wilderness was hostile to him, struggling with it was what made life so tiring.
It was actually unnecessary to do so.
