Chapter 100 The Hunt Begins
"That's good!"
Cheng Weiyao responded in a hoarse voice, grabbed Wen Liyu and the Imperial Concubine's hands one by one, and gently stuffed the weapons into them with her sleeves.
"We can't get separated later. I'll lead the way, Cheng Ming and mother will be in the middle, and A Yu will be the rear guard."
"This... I might not be able to use it very well, so why don't you keep it for self-defense?"
Wen Liyu looked at the white whip handed to her, feeling a little overwhelmed. She had never practiced martial arts and knew nothing about whip techniques. The only time she had used a whip was when she was riding a horse during the autumn hunt in the palace.
"If you really meet a bad guy, just treat it like a crazy horse and be done with it. I don't know how to use this thing, but I just think its color matches your clothes. Hiding it around your waist can hurt people by surprise."
Cheng Weiyao patted Wen Liyu's shoulder soothingly. When she saw the whip in the warehouse, she felt that this sister-in-law, the royal children, had some riding skills. The whip was light and a medium- to long-range weapon with a moderate attack range, which was just right for covering the rear.
"Since Ah Yu has given it to you, just take it. It's better than nothing..."
Cheng Weiyao was somewhat surprised by the speed at which the Imperial Concubine accepted cold weapons. Looking at her sparkling eyes, it was clear that she liked them.
The flying needle prepared for the imperial concubine looked like an embroidery needle. It was actually a kind of dart, because its small size could be hidden between the fingers, and its movement was almost imperceptible.
Compared to the Imperial Noble Consort who was weak in character and poor in physique and not good at head-on confrontation, this weapon was tailor-made for her and would lower the enemy's defenses. In order to further ensure safety, Cheng Weiyao even deliberately smeared Ma Fei San on the long needle.
"Sister-in-law, what about me?"
Wen Chengming looked at his elder sister and mother, both of whom had weapons in their hands, and eagerly pulled Cheng Weiyao's sleeve. When he was in the palace, he followed his brother to watch the martial arts arena, and the sword and stick dances were so majestic.
Cheng Weiyao rubbed Wen Chengming's little head. As a key protected person, he naturally needed special care. With a wave of her hand, a palm-sized slingshot and bullet bag appeared in her palm. The bullets inside were all made of solid iron, so they were quite lethal.
A trace of confusion appeared on Wen Chengming's little face, and he was obviously a little disappointed. Isn't this used for shooting birds?
"Put some pads on the bullet bag, and then look at this slingshot. This isn't just a piece of wood. The most important thing is to put this treasure on..."
Cheng Weiyao is good at coaxing children. With just a few words, she made Wen Chengming, who was a little disgusted with the slingshot just now, turn around and hold it in his arms to admire it happily.
After getting ready, the four of them entered the dense forest. Cheng Weiyao left behind the flying knife and the three-inch-long knife she always carried with her. As a chef with many years of experience, if it weren't for the gleaming appearance of the kitchen knife, she would have even preferred it...
After going deep into the dense forest, Cheng Weiyao realized that she was still a little careless. The chilly feeling in the forest was not caused by the wind, but because the forest was deep and dense, the rain and dew at night were difficult to evaporate, thus producing fog and bringing coolness.
"Sister-in-law, what are you doing?"
Wen Chengming couldn't help but feel curious as he watched Cheng Weiyao pause near a tree every time she walked a certain distance.
"To prevent you from getting lost and to help you find the direction on your way back, hold your mother's hand..."
Cheng Weiyao placed her hand on the tree and secretly carved a mark of direction. Even if there really was a pond in the forest, it definitely wouldn't be as simple as just being on the outskirts. It was probably easier to find the pond than to leave the dense forest...
At the same time, in the dark, Li Kui and Chen Erzheng were lying in ambush leisurely with a few brothers, and several pairs of eyes were staring at the four people like wolves.
"Chen Er, when are we going to start? Do we really have to wait until they find the pool? At this rate, they won't be far away..."
Li Kui couldn't help but complain. There were a lot of small insects in this forest, and the insects lying on the ground had passed by his body several times.
"Be patient. The hunt has just begun. To be more effective, we must consume some of the prey's energy before we attack. Furthermore, when we find the waterhole, their vigilance will surely be lowered. By then, we'll succeed in one strike, and you can slaughter them however you want..."
A creepy smile appeared on the corner of Chen Er's mouth. According to the map, being close to the pond means being close to the swamp. After killing the enemy, he could just throw them into the swamp, silently and without any trace. Wouldn't that be great?
"Okay, what you said makes sense. I'll listen to you."
Li Kui was a little creeped out by Chen Er's smile. He did have some feelings for Wen Liyu, but it wasn't to the point of killing her...
Cheng Weiyao shuddered suddenly as she was walking. The feeling of being watched came back. She looked around vigilantly. The cold wind made the shadows of the trees sway, like many human figures.
"Sister-in-law, I think I saw a pond!"
Wen Chengming glanced to the left and seemed to see the shimmering reflection of the water. He immediately took a step forward. The journey was smooth and peaceful, not even a snake had appeared. The little guy's defensive state had long since changed to a focused search for water.
"Cheng Ming, come back!"
"Little brother!"
Something unexpected happened, and the three people's faces changed drastically. They hurriedly strode after him. Cheng Weiyao's heart was beating very fast. The trees nearby were thick and big, and there was fog. If someone took advantage of this blind spot to attack, it would be really hard to guard against!
What was relieving was that Wen Chengming's upright little figure squatted by the pool and had already started filling the water bag with water. The spring water in the distance flowed down from the mountain wall, accumulating on the slightly concave ground, leaving a shallow pool with clear water.
"Cheng Ming! Are you trying to scare my sister and me to death? Stop running around suddenly!"
Wen Liyu looked at the scene in front of her and felt relieved, but there was still a hint of blame in her tone.
The pond is small and can't hold a few water bags. The water quality is not good enough. The part below is stained with mud and sand, and the officials are picky. They will not be satisfied with it. Instead of waiting to be harassed, it is better to do it directly.
As the old saying goes, the beginning is always the hardest. Now we have made a good start. Looking at the environment and structure, there are pools of water along the mountain wall, so we can just walk along them.
Cheng Weiyao led everyone to continue exploring forward, and her brows were obviously relaxed.
"It's time, get ready!"
Chen Er appeared from behind a thick tree, staring at the four people with a gleam in his eyes, and began to assign tasks.
"I'll take care of Cheng Weiyao. The others will take care of the youngest, Wen Chengming, and the frail Imperial Noble Consort... Li Kui, you go deal with Wen Liyu, who's still holding back. She's already quite afraid of you. Once you capture her, it's up to you to enjoy it or kill her..."
With Chen Er's words, the officers were eager to try, their eyes full of eagerness. The hunters officially entered the scene...
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