Chapter 139 Preparing to Rescue

The group continued to move forward.

As time slowly passed, Wild Wolf Valley was left far behind.

The rocks on both sides of the mountain gradually increased. Chen Zhanshan shouted loudly, "We can't go any further. There are piles of rocks ahead. This is not the way to Wild Wolf Valley at all."

Wu Baoan's nephew Wu Qian also echoed, "Yes, uncle, after passing the rocky hill and climbing over three or four hills, we will reach the back mountain of Nanshan Village. This is the wrong road."

Hearing this, Wu Baoan was shocked and quickly questioned, "Uncle Zhonghou, Dabao and Zhanliang are in danger of death, how could you lead them astray? This is a matter of life and death, you are going to kill them by doing this!"

Seeing that his plan had been exposed, Old Man Chen quickly began to argue, "Security, how could I possibly harm my son? Although this road passes by the rocky hill, it is also the fastest way to get into the Wild Wolf Valley.

Going further is the west slope of Wild Wolf Valley, where the mountain road is relatively easier to walk on.

If you believe me, then hurry up and follow me. If you don’t believe me, then go back.

Besides, I was also following the footsteps. You see, the footprints disappear here, and it's obviously heading west."

Wu Baoan had indeed heard from the elders in the village that one could go around the back mountain of Nanshan Village to the west slope of Yelang Valley.

Seeing that Old Man Chen was so confident in what he said, he chose to believe him. After all, no old man wants to see his child die before him.

He shouted to the people behind him, "Time is running out, saving lives is important, everyone hurry up and follow."

Old man Chen rolled his eyes in anger when he saw this. These bastards were deliberately trying to tire him to death.

I originally thought that I could bypass the Wild Wolf Valley and reach Nanshan Village before daybreak.

Even if these people found out, he could just say he turned in the dark and fool them. But who knew that Chen Zhanshan actually found out that he had taken the wrong road.

At this point, he had no choice but to take the risk and lead everyone towards the west slope of Wild Wolf Valley.

As Old Man Chen walked, he kept his eyes on his feet, fearing that he would fall into the ravine if he was not careful.

He was terrified that if a poisonous insect jumped out and bit him, he would be dead.

It was all that damn old woman's fault. She was greedy and made him suffer like this.

And these idiots, if they enter the Wild Wolf Valley during the day, their chances of returning alive are very slim, let alone in the middle of the night, this is clearly a rhythm of seeking death.

In the light of the torch, Old Man Chen suddenly discovered a shoe on the ground.

He was suddenly shocked. Isn't this the pair of worn-out shoes that his son often wears?

Why is he here? Was he taken away by a wolf? ...

Although the three sons love the youngest the most, the second son is also his flesh and blood.

He didn't dare to think any further. He suddenly felt a wave of sadness. He bent down to pick up the shoes on the ground and said in a tearful voice, "Security, something happened to Zhan Liang."

Wu Baoan looked at the shoes in his hand and frowned, "You said these shoes belong to Zhan Liang?"

Seeing this, Chen Zhanshan felt a pang of pain in his heart, and his eyes instantly turned red. "Yes, this shoe belongs to Zhanliang. He must have encountered danger, so he lost one of his shoes while running."

As he was speaking, he heard a shrill wolf howl.

Old Man Chen was so frightened that his face turned pale. He said in a trembling voice, "Zhan Liang must have encountered a pack of wolves and was torn to pieces by them."

"No, Zhanliang will be fine." Chen Zhanshan shook his head vigorously.

Wu Baoan's face was serious. "You're right. We can't conclude that Zhan Liang was eaten by wolves based on a shoe. Everyone, spread out and check around to see if there are any other discoveries. Don't go too far."

Everyone held torches and looked around.

"Uncle, come here quickly. It looks like something has rolled down on the thorns here." Wu Qian shouted beside the rock.

Wu Baoan and others hurried over and took a closer look with the help of torches. "It certainly looks like it was run over by something."

Old Man Chen stretched his neck to look down and shook his head. "Zhan Liang must have run into a pack of wolves and lost his way and tumbled down the cliff."

He was certain that his son was doomed to die, and felt a little sad.

Chen Zhanshan was anxious and said, "You all wait here, I'll go down and rescue Zhan Liang."

Although Wu Baoan was anxious, he was clear-headed. The cliff was bottomless and if he went down rashly, the consequences would be disastrous if an accident happened.

He hurriedly stopped Chen Zhanshan and said, "Don't worry, let's find a way down, otherwise we won't be able to save anyone."

When Old Man Chen heard that they were going to the bottom of the cliff, the sadness he had just felt disappeared, and he shook his head anxiously, "Why bother saving him? It's such a high cliff, Zhan Liang will definitely be smashed into a pulp if he falls down, it's useless to go down there.

Just listen to me. Now that we know Zhan Liang's whereabouts, let's not take any risks. Let's go home and get some sleep. Tomorrow morning, we'll go straight down the valley, collect Zhan Liang's body, and that'll be it."

"Uncle Zhonghou, are you still talking like a human being?"

Wu Baoan couldn't stand it any longer and glared at him angrily.

"Zhanliang is your biological son. We haven't retreated yet, why did you give up?

Although the chances of surviving a fall from here are slim, we can’t give up without seeing any bodies.”

"Security guard, why are you saying such harsh things? It's as if I'm not worried about Zhan Liang's death."

Old man Chen looked a little embarrassed, pretending to be sad, sobbing and about to cry.

"I'm saying this for everyone's own good. Look, it's pitch black now. What if someone falls and dies?

Can you bear this responsibility?

Zhan Liang is dead now. My heart aches and my liver aches. I feel pain all over my body. I want to hug his body and say my final goodbye.

But I can't do this. Everyone is born by their parents. If I see any of my fellow villagers get into an accident again, I will become a sinner.

How would I face my fellow countrymen then? I had no choice but to do this!"

Chen Zhanshan was not surprised at all by the cold words of the old man Chen.

After all, he was willing to enter the palace to be a eunuch, so how could he care about Zhan Liang's life or death!

These heartfelt words may deceive others but not him.

Chen Zhanshan snorted coldly, "Village head, I will not give up no matter what. I must find Zhan Liang, alive or dead."

"Zhanshan, you're right. If Zhanliang is still alive and can't be rescued, he must be desperate."

Wu Baoan shouted to the crowd,

"Everyone, watch your step and see if there's a way down."

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