After so many years of military service, this was the first time I had ever killed a wild boar with my bare hands, and it still makes me a little scared.

I slumped down beside the tree roots, panting like a bull.

There was a commotion inside the treehouse. I looked up and saw Xu Wei staggering towards me, her face covered in tears, and she threw herself into my arms.

"Brother Zhao, how are you? Are you hurt?"

He looked me up and down as he spoke.

Seeing that my hands were covered in blood, I was so frightened that tears streamed down my face.

"It's nothing, just a scratch from a branch, it doesn't hurt."

Xiao Qiang also came out from inside, her face pale and her legs weak. She stood leaning against a tree, her breathing unsteady.

After all, she's a rich and beautiful woman from a big city. When has she ever seen such a bloody and intense scene?

"How can it not hurt when you're bleeding? Let's check the first-aid kit for anti-inflammatory drugs. An infection is no joke."

Hearing Xiao Qiang's words, I chuckled and said, "Oh my, I didn't expect the beautiful Xiao to be so kind. She even cares about me. That's rare."

Xiao Qiang frowned, her lips moved, but she couldn't utter a word for a long time.

Seeing that the campfire was about to go out completely, I patted Xu Wei: "You two don't need to stay with me. Go and gather some dry branches to rebuild the campfire. This night is already full of dangers. If there is no firelight around, these beasts around will inevitably rush over."

This time, Xiao Qiang didn't go against me; she nodded immediately after hearing what I said.

The two dared not stray far, and gathered some dry branches around the treehouse to rekindle the campfire.

I rested for a while, stood up, and found that my legs were still shaking badly.

In order not to lose face in front of the two girls, I gritted my teeth and forced myself to move to the campfire.

Looking at the mess in front of me, I felt a bit overwhelmed.

The three of us struggled to pack all the shells and octopus, but the wild boar's antics buried them all in the sand.

Xu Wei, however, mustered her strength and whispered to me, "There are still a few octopuses on the ground. I can take them to the stream, wash them, and eat them. But I'm afraid the others won't survive."

Xiao Qiang was tending to the campfire, adding branches as she looked at the mess on the ground with a furrowed brow.

"Something is better than nothing. I'll go with you to wash up."

After saying that, the two of them picked up the octopus from the ground and went to the small water's edge.

My attention wasn't on the seashells at that moment; it was on the wild boar.

This wild boar was indeed a pleasant surprise; after some cleaning, it could last us for a few days.

It's just that this place is too hot, and if it's not stored properly, it'll probably all rot.

But I'm not in the mood to think about the future right now.

Let's clean up this wild boar first; then we'll have dinner sorted out for tonight.

I wonder where that idiot Lin Xubo has gone. If he's really dead, that's one thing, but if he's crippled, that's even more worrying.

I really couldn't be bothered to think about him, but with the current situation, losing one more person would only make our situation more tense, so we still had to find him.

When Xiao Qiang and the other girl returned, I shared my thoughts with them.

Xu Wei's eyebrows furrowed: "How are we supposed to eat this pig? It's so big, and it smells so bad..."

Seeing Xu Wei like this, I couldn't help but laugh and patted her hair.

"A living person can't just die from holding their pee, right? Besides, we can't just throw away this delicious food that's been offered to us for free. There's always a way. But right now, we need to find that idiot Lin Xubo first, otherwise I can't handle this by myself."

Xiao Qiang snorted and shook her head: "He ran ahead just now, and the wild boar herd also went in that direction. He's probably already dead. What's the point of looking for him?"

Xiao Qiang stared ahead, gritting her teeth.

I know Lin Xubo has always had some dirty thoughts about Xiao Qiang, but how could Xiao Qiang possibly be interested in that fat pig?

But now is not the time to dwell on personal grudges.

"You two stay here and clean up. After the wild boars caused a ruckus, nothing else should come. I'll go look for him myself."

Before I could finish speaking, Xu Wei, who was standing next to me, whispered and pointed ahead: "Look!"

I turned my head and saw a figure vaguely approaching from the side of the stream.

Upon closer inspection, who else could it be but that idiot Lin Xubo?

He was covered in dirt from head to toe; he must have been hiding in a sandpit.

After a while, the wild boars all ran away, and he was able to climb out.

What a cowardly bastard!

When Lin Xubo came over and saw the three of us, he looked a little embarrassed.

"I just tipped you off, but you didn't run away. But the danger is over, and we even got this pig for free, so it's not a complete loss!"

Seeing him grunt and haw to downplay the seriousness of the matter, I couldn't help but roll my eyes.

"I was the one who slaughtered this pig, what do you mean by getting it for free? You're fast, aren't you? With such nimble legs, why don't you go to the Olympics?"

If this idiot hadn't gone inside and disturbed the wild boar herd, we wouldn't have been in such a dangerous situation.

Knowing he was in the wrong, Lin Xubo smiled and approached the wild boar, practically drooling.

He smacked his lips and looked at me: "I've seen people clean this pig before, so I might be able to help. Let's cut off one of its legs tonight. It's been a long time since we've had any oil. We'll save up some energy after this meal."

Seeing this wild boar, I no longer felt the lingering fear I had just felt.

Just imagining how delicious a pork leg would be, sizzling and dripping with oil, roasting over a fire.

Without saying a word, I immediately picked up the broken stones on the ground, sharpened a few into sharp points, and followed Lin Xubo to attack the wild boar.

However, neither of us are experts, and it took a lot of effort to cut that pig leg into pieces before we finally managed to remove it.

After a quick clean-up and removing the hair with fire, the pig's legs were placed on a rack and handcuffed.

Thick oil dripped onto the fire, crackling and releasing a fragrant aroma.

Even the usually aloof Xiao Qiang stared wide-eyed.

Lin Xubo was so hungry he kept circling around.

We finally ate a more normal dinner this time.

After we finished eating the pork, I dragged Lin Xubo along and we killed the wild boar that very night.

Fearing the stench of blood would attract other wild animals, we dragged them a long way and cleaned them up by the stream before roasting them half-cooked by the campfire in batches and hanging them on tree branches.

The two girls were already so sleepy they could barely keep their eyes open, and Lin Xubo and I were equally exhausted.

The treehouse wasn't very big, and it was a bit awkward for four people to sleep together. In the end, I decided to let the two girls sleep inside the treehouse, while Lin Xubo and I lay outside.

In case of any emergency, it will be good to protect the two women.

But when resting in the wild, one person always has to stay behind to keep watch.

In the end, Lin Xubo held off the first wave under my coercion and intimidation.

I lay there unable to sleep, looking at Wang Xiaoxiao's suitcase with a heart full of worry.

Tonight has passed just like that. I'll go looking for them again as soon as it's light tomorrow.

I don't believe that out of our group of 19, only 4 of us are left. Most importantly, I want to know if Wang Xiaoxiao is still alive.