Chapter 622: Training is over and hunting is in progress 3

Chapter 622: Training is over and hunting is in progress 3

However, fate did not seem to let them off so easily. Just as Liu Haizhong was still regretting the loss of his prey, a deep and eerie wolf howl that seemed to penetrate the soul suddenly echoed throughout the valley.

The voice was like a call from the Netherworld, with a chilling feeling that made one's hair stand on end. Liu Haizhong and Xu Damao's faces changed drastically, and an indescribable fear and uneasiness surged in their hearts.

They turned around in panic, trying to find the source of the terrifying sound in the dark and silent forest. Their eyes flickered in the darkness, like two weak lights, trying to illuminate the unknown ahead.

Soon, they discovered a clue - in the darkness not far away, a pair of wolf eyes emitting a faint green light were staring at them coldly, and the eyes were full of wild cunning and cruelty.

It was obvious that the wild wolf was attracted by the gunshots just now. It was approaching quietly, preparing to launch a fatal attack on the two uninvited guests.

"Run!" Liu Haizhong shouted, his voice filled with unquestionable urgency. He grabbed Xu Damao's arm and ran towards the outside of the mountain.

The two stumbled along the rugged mountain road, tripped by protruding rocks or tree roots from time to time, and fell one after another, but they had only one thought in their minds - to escape from this dangerous forest. Finally, after countless stumbling and struggling, they ran out of the forest panting and sweating, and came to a relatively safe open space.

Leaning against a sturdy tree, the two seemed exhausted, breathing heavily, their chests rising and falling violently. They smiled at each other, with a hint of fear, helplessness, and relief for having survived. Sweat slid down their cheeks and dripped into the soil under their feet, as if telling of this thrilling experience.

"Second uncle, our hunting plan has not started well!" Xu Damao said with a wry smile while wiping the sweat from his forehead. There was a hint of fatigue in his voice, but more of it was helplessness and self-mockery about this failure.

Liu Haizhong patted his shoulder, his eyes full of understanding and encouragement: "It's okay, kid, we're just warming up, the real show is yet to come! Come on, let's go back, we will definitely catch prey this time!" His tone was firm and powerful, as if he had seen the dawn of success.

The two rested for a while, and after they recovered their strength, they mustered up their courage and stepped into the mysterious and dangerous forest again. This time, they walked more carefully, taking every step carefully, for fear of encountering any unexpected events again. Their eyes were full of vigilance and caution, as if every inch of land and every leaf might hide unknown dangers.

As they walked, they suddenly heard a heavy sound of footsteps in front of them. The sound was particularly clear and abrupt in the silent forest. The two of them quickly hid in the bushes nearby, close to the ground, and quietly poked their heads out to look around. They saw a huge wild boar grunting and walking towards them. Its fat body moved through the woods, and the ground shook slightly with every step it took. The wild boar's fangs flashed coldly in the sun, looking extremely ferocious, as if it would launch a fatal attack at any time.

"Oh my god, this wild boar is really big!" Xu Damao gasped in fear, his voice trembling slightly. His eyes were fixed on the huge wild boar, fearing that it would suddenly attack.

Liu Haizhong was also pale, with beads of sweat on his forehead. But he still said calmly: "Don't be afraid, we have a gun, no matter how fierce it is, it can't beat us!" Although his voice was a little trembling, his tone revealed an unquestionable firmness. As he said this, he was about to raise his gun to shoot. Unexpectedly, the wild boar seemed to have sensed the danger, and suddenly stopped and looked around.

Its huge body cast a huge shadow in the sun, and its fierce eyes seemed to be able to penetrate everything, making the two feel a strong sense of oppression.

At this moment, the wild boar, which was still looking around, suddenly seemed to smell something and rushed towards the bushes where they were hiding. At that moment, time seemed to freeze, and the air was filled with tension and fear. Liu Haizhong and Xu Damao were so scared that their hearts seemed to jump out of their chests. They quickly got up from the ground and ran desperately, trying to escape from this death trap.

However, the wild boar was extremely fast, with strong limbs, and every step it took made the ground thump, and it was about to catch up with them. Liu Haizhong could clearly feel the threat coming closer and closer from behind, his heartbeat quickened, and his breathing became rapid.

"Hurry up and get on the tree!" Liu Haizhong shouted, his voice full of unquestionable urgency. He grabbed Xu Damao, who was still in a daze, and the two of them jumped up like arrows from a bow, and jumped onto a thick tree. Their movements were agile and fast, as if they were racing against death.

Sitting on the tree branch, the two were out of breath, their hearts still beating violently. They looked down at the wild boar below, and saw it turning around under the tree, occasionally using its sharp fangs to dig into the trunk, making a "dong dong" sound, as if it was going to knock them down. The huge body was shaking under the tree, and every collision made the branches tremble violently, making the two feel frightened.

"Oh my god, this wild boar is really fierce!" Xu Damao was so scared that his face turned pale. He held the branch tightly with both hands, as if he would fall into an abyss from which there was no return if he let go. There was a tremor in his voice, and his eyes were full of fear and helplessness.

Liu Haizhong was also nervous, with beads of sweat on his forehead. But he pretended to be calm and said, "Don't be afraid, as long as we don't make any noise, it will go away soon. Wild boars have poor eyesight, as long as we keep quiet, it won't be able to find us." Although his voice was a little trembling, his tone revealed an unquestionable firmness. He tried to comfort Xu Damao in this way, and also comfort his own uneasy heart.

But the wild boar seemed extremely stubborn. Not only did it not leave, but it rammed the tree trunk with its tusks even more frantically. Each strike was accompanied by a violent vibration, as if it wanted to uproot the entire tree. Leaves fell one after another, and branches creaked. The two men held on to the branches tightly, fearing that they would be thrown off and become food in the wild boar's stomach.

"What's wrong with this wild boar? Why doesn't it leave?" Xu Damao's voice already became tearful. His hands began to turn white from holding the branches for a long time, and the fear on his face became more and more intense.

But the wild boar seemed determined to fight them to the end, and it lingered under the tree stubbornly, its fierce eyes flashing coldly in the night, which made people shudder. Xu Damao and Liu Haizhong held the branches tightly with both hands. After a long time, not only did their arms ache so much that they almost lost consciousness, but even their fingers glowed white due to the long-term force. Their faces looked extremely pale under the moonlight, and fear was like ice, eroding their hearts bit by bit.

As the night fell, the surroundings were shrouded in a thick layer of darkness. Only the occasional roar of wild beasts in the distance sounded like the mockery of the god of death, making the two people's hearts seem to be tightly grasped by invisible hands, and every beat was accompanied by severe pain and anxiety. The wind seemed to become particularly gloomy in this silent night, carrying a hint of ominous omen, shuttling through the woods, making bursts of whimpering sounds.

As time went by, the two's physical strength was gradually exhausted in endless fear and despair, and even breathing became extremely difficult. Their eyes were full of helplessness and despair, as if they were two flowers about to wither, trembling helplessly in the darkness. Finally, when the last bit of strength was about to be exhausted, they could no longer endure the torment in their hearts. They used up the last bit of their strength, cried with sad faces, and shouted hysterically: "Help! Help!" The sound echoed in the silent night sky, with endless desolation and despair, as if announcing their helplessness to the whole world.

Fortunately, at this critical moment, their cries miraculously reached the foot of the mountain. There lived an experienced old hunter, Li Shan. He had spent almost his entire life in this forest, and knew every inch of land and every leaf here. When the faint cry for help penetrated the night and reached his ears, he immediately became alert, realizing that someone might be in danger in this forest that he regarded as his life.

Without any hesitation, Li Shan quickly picked up his hunting rifle that had been with him for many years, and with the help of the faint moonlight, he followed the direction of the sound and resolutely set out on the road to rescue. The mountain road was rugged, but he quickly found the scene of the incident with his familiarity with the mountains and forests.

When Li Shan arrived at the scene, the sky had already darkened completely. Only a bright moon hung high in the sky, casting a faint silver glow.

With the weak moonlight, he could vaguely see two shivering figures hanging on the tree, and under the tree, the huge wild boar was staring at the people on the tree, as if it would launch a fatal attack at any time. Li Shan's eyes instantly became sharp, and he raised his hunting rifle without hesitation, aimed at the wild boar, and pulled the trigger. With a deafening gunshot, a loud "bang" pierced the night sky, and the wild boar was hit. After a shrill howl, it fled into the mountains in panic.

Seeing this, Xu Damao and Liu Haizhong, who were on the tree, finally felt relieved and climbed down from the tree. Due to the long period of fear and tension, their bodies were so stiff that they could hardly move and could not even stand steadily.

Seeing this, Li Shan quickly stepped forward to support them, using his rough but warm hands to give them the most solid support. His voice was gentle and firm: "Don't be afraid, everything is fine. Why did you two run into this deep mountain forest?" These words, like a ray of warm sunshine, penetrated the haze in their hearts and made them feel an unprecedented sense of security.

Before Li Shan finished speaking, Liu Haizhong's lips trembled and opened, expressing his gratitude: "Brother, thank you so much! We...we both wanted to come here to hunt and experience the excitement of outdoor adventure, but we never thought we would encounter such a ferocious wild boar. The situation at that time was really thrilling. If you hadn't appeared in time and shot us to save us, we would probably...never see tomorrow's sun." When he said this, Liu Haizhong's eyes were already wet and his voice was a little choked.

Xu Damao also quickly agreed, his expression still frightened, as if he had just walked through the gates of hell: "Yes, uncle, you are really our second parent, our savior! This experience has made me deeply realize that the mountains and forests are not something that outsiders like us can casually set foot in. We will never dare to enter the mountains casually again, let alone take risks without sufficient preparation and professional knowledge."

Hearing this, Li Shan shook his head slightly. His eyes were filled with both blame and worry. "The forest is not as simple and beautiful as you think. The dangers inside are far beyond your imagination. Wild beasts, poisonous snakes, and complex terrains can all take a person's life. Fortunately, you met me this time, otherwise the consequences would be disastrous. In the future, you must remember not to easily set foot in unknown places, and don't take risks without sufficient preparation and understanding. You only have one life, so cherish it."

The two looked at each other, and saw fear and determination in each other's eyes. They secretly swore in their hearts that they would never come hunting again. This kind of thing that jokes with life is enough to do once.

With the help of Li Shan, they staggered and supported each other, looking back every few steps as they walked down the mountain. Every step seemed extremely difficult, as if their legs no longer belonged to them, but were bound by invisible fear. Xu Damao's face was still as pale as paper, with beads of sweat on his forehead, and he was obviously frightened. His eyes were full of confusion and helplessness, as if he had just experienced a nightmare.

Liu Haizhong's situation was not much better. His clothes were torn by branches in several places, revealing the skin underneath. There were also several bloodstains on his arms, which were obviously injuries sustained while escaping. His breathing was a little rapid, and his chest was heaving, as if he had just experienced a fierce battle.

Finally, they returned to the familiar courtyard. It was already dark, and the faint moonlight sprinkled on the bluestone road, covering this ancient courtyard with a layer of mysterious silver gauze. The courtyard was quiet, with only the occasional sound of insects breaking the silence of the night. Yan Bugui was sitting at the door, shaking the old bamboo fan full of traces of time, and enjoying the coolness of the night leisurely.

At this moment, two figures slowly appeared at the door. They were Xu Damao and Liu Haizhong. Their appearance broke the tranquility of the courtyard and attracted Yan Bugui's attention. He looked up and saw that the two were pale, dishevelled, and in a state of disarray. He immediately understood something. He put down the bamboo fan in his hand, stood up, and asked with concern: "What happened to you two? Why are you so embarrassed?"

Yan Bugui's curiosity was instantly ignited. He frowned, his eyes full of doubt and concern, and asked quickly, "Didn't you two go out early? You said you were going to the nearby market. Why are you back at this time, and you look disheveled and dirty? Did you run into any trouble?"

Xu Damao and Liu Haizhong looked at each other, and a bitter smile spread across their mouths, as if they were laughing at the absurdity and thrills they had experienced that day. For a moment, they didn't know where to start, and what words to use to describe this frightening journey. In the end, it was Liu Haizhong who mustered up the courage and spoke first, with a trembling voice, but was extremely firm: "Uncle Yan, we...we didn't actually go to the market today, but went hunting secretly."