Chapter 138 Going astray
Chen Qingqing tried hard to remain calm, she knew that to catch a thief, one must first catch the leader.
She raised the crossbow in her hand and aimed at the wolf that had just given the order.
As long as the leader wolf is shot dead, the other wolves will naturally retreat.
Without hesitation, she shot the arrow straight towards the wolf leader.
The wolf seemed to have noticed something and quickly jumped away.
But the speed was still a little slow, and the arrow shot directly into the wolf's leg, and only a scream of "Ao" was heard.
The leader wolf retreated despite the severe pain, opened its mouth and bit the arrow shaft hard, then raised its head and bit the arrow head and pulled it out of its leg.
Seeing this, the other wolves retreated...
But they soon surrounded them again. Wolves have a strong sense of revenge and they obviously wanted to avenge the leader of the pack.
Seeing the wolves approaching again, Chen Dabao was terrified. "Sister Qingqing, it looks like we really can't survive. It's all my fault. I've ruined you!"
"Don't talk. If I say it's okay, it will be okay." Chen Qingqing said this, but looking at the wolves surrounding them, she was unsure. If these vicious wolves attacked them in groups, they would surely die.
To be safe, she took out the strongest poison powder from the space with a thought, handed the antidote pill to Chen Dabao, and said in a commanding tone, "Eat this quickly."
"Yes, Sister Qingqing." Chen Dabao took it and put it into his mouth without hesitation.
Chen Qingqing's eyes were cold as she stared at the moving hungry wolves. As long as the hungry wolves got any closer, she would immediately sprinkle the poison powder.
Just as she was about to release the poison, the injured wolf seemed to sense the approaching danger and growled.
When the wolves heard the order, although they showed reluctance in their eyes, they still stopped and spread out to form a circle again, staring coldly at Chen Qingqing and the others.
Time seemed to stand still, and the two sides remained in a stalemate.
The wolf leader stood not far away, staring at Chen Qingqing fiercely.
From time to time, it sniffed the air with its nose. It seemed to know Chen Qingqing's intentions and seemed a little anxious.
Then he let out another sharp howl, signaling the wolves to retreat immediately.
The wolves quickly disappeared. The leader looked back at Chen Qingqing once more, then disappeared into the vast night unwillingly.
Chen Qingqing felt strange. Why did these wolves just leave without saying anything? Were they playing some trick?
Forget it, don’t think about it anymore, just take this opportunity to leave!
"Dabao, the wolves have been scared away, let's leave quickly."
Chen Dabao suddenly came to his senses, and the two of them quickly ran out of the mountain.
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At this time, Wu Baoan and his group held up torches and marched towards the Wild Wolf Valley.
Looking at the dark and dense forests in the distance, and the strange cries coming one after another, Old Man Chen grinned.
He cursed Mrs. Chen in his heart. This damn old woman had to let him steal beets.
Now that she's on board, if she really dies in the Wild Wolf Valley in the dark, he won't let her rest in peace even as a ghost!
He wanted to persuade Wu Baoan to go back, but he couldn't open his mouth. After all, Dabao was his grandson.
If he, the grandfather, backs off first, it will be unpleasant.
Forget it, let’s leave it to fate whether I live or die!
He was tired and thirsty, and he could only drag his stiff old legs to keep up with the crowd.
After walking for a while, we finally arrived at the pass of Wild Wolf Valley.
Wu Baoan stopped and said, "Uncle Zhonghou, none of us have ever been to Wild Wolf Valley. Since you've been here before, why don't you lead the way?"
Old man Chen came closer with a torch in hand, and his heart trembled as he looked at the dark mountain standing before him.
Wild Wolf Valley is not a place where humans can go. If you are bitten by a poisonous insect, you will be crippled if not dead.
If we really encounter a pack of wolves, these dozen or so people are not enough to fill the gaps between the wolves' teeth.
He didn't want to be robbed by the wolf, so staying alive was more important.
Although he had been to Wild Wolf Valley before, he had never dared to go in. He knew that although going to the left was a long way around, he would definitely be able to get back to the village before dawn.
Anywhere else you go is a dead end.
He muttered silently in his heart, Dabao, Zhanliang, don't blame me for being cruel,
Every wrong has its perpetrator, if you want to blame someone, blame that damn girl Chen Qingqing.
If she hadn't dug up ginseng, you wouldn't have ventured into the Wild Wolf Valley.
If you want to kill me, go find her, don't come to me...
Seeing that Old Man Chen was standing there motionless, Wu Baoan hurriedly asked, "Uncle Zhonghou, where do we go to enter the mountain?"
Old Man Chen had already made up his mind that staying alive was the most important thing. After such a long time, Zhan Liang and Da Bao must have been eaten by wolves. Even if he entered the Wild Wolf Valley, he would not be able to rescue them.
Before dawn, by the time they realized they had taken the wrong path, they would probably be exhausted. It would not be easy for them to enter the Wild Wolf Valley again!
Thinking of this, he pretended to be calm and pointed to the mountain road on the left, "Go this way, this should lead to the Wild Wolf Valley."
Wu Baoan frowned when he heard this. "Uncle Zhonghou, are you capable of this? Saving lives is the most important thing right now. Why do you think your words 'should' sound a bit unreliable?"
"What's unreliable? Just listen to me, it's right."
"Okay, let's go." Wu Baoan did not dare to delay and led everyone forward.
After walking for more than half an hour, Chen Zhanshan in the crowd felt something was wrong, "Village head, this road doesn't seem right!"
Wu Baoan stopped and asked, "Why are you occupying the mountain? What's wrong?"
"Why is this road getting flatter as we go along? It doesn't look like the road into Wild Wolf Valley!"
"No way?" Wu Baoan was stunned and looked at Old Man Chen. "Uncle Zhonghou, are you sure this is the way to Wild Wolf Valley?"
Old man Chen was shocked. Oh no, he forgot that the unfilial Chen Zhanshan was still alive. He went into the mountains to collect firewood all year round and it was not easy to fool him.
But don't be afraid, it's dark and this bastard can't see it.
He feigned composure, "Yes, this is the road. Look, there are traces of people walking here. You're right to listen to me. Let's move forward quickly!"
Wu Baoan took a torch and looked around, and indeed there were a few messy footprints in front of Old Man Chen.
"Okay, everyone, hurry up and try to find Zhan Liang and Da Bao as soon as possible."
The mountain road is rugged, and the vegetation becomes more lush the further you go, making every step extremely difficult.
Everyone followed Old Man Chen and moved forward cautiously.
Although Chen Zhanshan had never been to Wild Wolf Valley, he still felt suspicious as he looked at the mountains getting farther and farther away.
He quickly called out to Wu Baoan, "Village Head, this road doesn't seem right. We seem to be getting further and further away from Wild Wolf Valley."
Wu Baoan, using the faint starlight, discovered that the group had indeed deviated from their route and could not help but frown.
"Uncle Zhonghou, are you sure this is the right way?"
How could Old Man Chen admit that he had deliberately led us the wrong way? He gritted his teeth and said stubbornly, "It can't be wrong. This is the way."
Seeing his confident expression, Wu Baoan had no doubts. After all, he was Zhanliang's biological father and Dabao's biological grandfather. He had no reason to deceive everyone.
Thinking of this, Wu Baoan waved to the people behind him, "Everyone cheer up and follow."
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