"Savages?" Xu Jiaming and the other two were stunned for a moment.
“Yes, savages. I can’t think of any other species besides them,” Liao Bin replied in a deep voice.
"Could there really be such creatures as savages?" Xu Jiaming asked in a deep voice.
“I think it’s possible. Over the years, there have been so many legends about wild men in Shennongjia, and many people have even said they’ve seen wild men. It’s unlikely that this is just a baseless rumor,” Liao Bin nodded in response.
Xu Jiaming, Wen Fei, and Chen Chongshan were all stunned.
The mystery of the "Yeren" (wild man) is one of the four great unsolved mysteries of the world today. Shennongjia, as a primitive and mysterious place, makes the legend of the Yeren even more mysterious and real.
As one of the world's most perplexing mysteries, many countries around the world are searching for the "wild man," and Shennongjia in Hubei Province is one of the places with the most sightings and the largest number of eyewitnesses.
Between 1977 and 1980, relevant departments organized two large-scale field expeditions, collecting hundreds of wild man hairs, hundreds of wild man footprints, and multiple locations of wild man feces. They also discovered bamboo huts where wild men had lived. The results of the expeditions indicated that mysterious and unknown strange animals do indeed exist in Shennongjia.
Why didn't you chase after them back then?
After a long silence, Xu Jiaming, who had come to his senses, asked.
Liao Bin gave a wry smile and shook his head, replying, "First, the Demon King was seriously injured at the time, and I was in a hurry to send it back for treatment; second, we were not fully prepared and did not have hunting dogs, so we dared not chase after it."
"To be able to injure the Demon King like this in just a few minutes, that guy's combat power must be top-notch. Even with a few shotguns, we still wouldn't be confident enough with just a few of us."
Liao Bin shook his head and said, while Xu Jiaming nodded thoughtfully.
"If you couldn't handle it, why didn't you notify us in advance, making us come all this way for nothing?" Xu Jiaming asked Liao Bin.
"This was a mistake on our part."
Liao Bin gave an apologetic laugh and said, "Young Master Xu, the Demon King is still recuperating in Shennongjia. I only remembered this this morning and rushed back."
"The Demon King's injuries require at least a month of rest and recovery. If you want to fight him, I'm afraid you'll have to wait until after the New Year."
Liao Bin said with a smile, "I'm very sorry that all your expenses for coming here are on me. But Mr. Xu, I have a better suggestion. I wonder if you would consider it."
"What suggestion?" Xu Jiaming asked, puzzled.
"I've been looking for good dogs lately, hoping to form a strong hunting team to explore Shennongjia and search for the Wild Man. Your Ah Huang is a rare and excellent dog. I hope you can join us and form a team. After the Demon King recovers, we can go deep into Shennongjia together."
Liao Bin spoke, his expression filled with longing.
"Exploring Shennongjia in search of the Wild Man?"
Xu Jiaming and Wen Fei were both stunned for a moment, and Chen Chongshan was also a little dazed. They looked at each other, but they could all see a hint of expectation in each other's eyes.
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In 1915 (the fourth year of the Republic of China), in Fang County, on the edge of Shennongjia, there was a man named Wang Laozhong who made a living by hunting.
One day, Wang Laozhong went hunting in the mountains. After eating his lunch, he rested under a big tree with his hunting rifle. Before long, he drifted off to sleep.
In a daze, he heard a strange cry. Opening his eyes, he saw a monster over two meters tall, covered in red fur, almost within reach. His beloved hunting dog had already been torn to bloody pieces. Terrified, Wang Laozhong raised his hunting rifle…
Unexpectedly, the red-haired monster was even faster, taking a giant leap forward in an instant, snatching the hunting rifle, and smashing it to pieces on the rock. Then, with a grin, he pulled the trembling Wang Laozhong into his arms…
A year later, the female "wild man" gave birth to a baby "wild man".
This little "wild man" looks like an ordinary child, except that he is also covered in red hair. The little "wild man" grows very quickly, becoming tall and incredibly strong, and is already able to move the huge rock blocking the cave entrance.
Because Wang Laozhong missed his parents, wife, and children back home, he always wanted to sneak back, but the boulder blocked his way. Therefore, when the little "wild man" gained strength, he consciously trained him to move stones and climb mountains.
One day, the female "wild man" went out to find food again. Wang Laozhong then gestured for the little "wild man" to move the boulder blocking the cave entrance, and then told him to climb down the cliff, wade across a rushing river, and run back to his hometown.
Just then, the female "wild man" returned to the cave and found that Wang Laozhong was not in the cave. She quickly climbed to the top of the cliff and howled.
Hearing the cries, the little "wild man" became wild and ran back while howling. Because the little "wild man" did not know the depth of the river, he was swept away by the rapid current. The female "wild man" screamed pitifully and fell headlong into the water from the top of the cliff, and was also swept away by the rapid current.
Wang Laozhong, who was no longer recognizable as a human, escaped back home. His family was terrified and dared not recognize him. It turned out that he had been missing for more than ten years and his family believed that he had long been dead.
This is a bizarre story circulating in Shennongjia. Although its authenticity cannot be verified, it indirectly illustrates that the existence of the Wild Man is deeply rooted in the minds of the local residents.
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Liao Bin's suggestion surprised Xu Jiaming and the others. They looked at each other for a long time before Xu Jiaming finally spoke up: "Liao Bin, tell me your specific plan."
"There is no concrete plan yet; this is just a preliminary idea."
Liao Bin pondered for a moment before speaking, "However, once you have an idea, it's not difficult to implement it. So I have all the equipment for the expedition, and they're all imported. What we lack now is just a good hunting dog."
"My Demon King and your Ah Huang only have two dogs. Our team will need at least six fierce dogs plus a few hunting dogs with rich hunting experience. The hunting dogs can act as guides for us in the mountains and forests, while the fierce dogs will ensure our safety."
"With our Demon King, plus your Ah Huang, and a few more excellent fierce dogs, I believe we have nothing to fear even if we encounter a South China tiger."
Liao Bin spoke confidently, and Xu Jiaming, Chen Chongshan, and Wen Fei listened intently, their expressions serious as they seemed to be considering the feasibility of the matter.
After pondering for a while, Wenfei asked, "So, what's the specific time? Are there any other dogs needed? Any leads?"
Liao Bin paused for a moment and replied, "The time will definitely be delayed. It should be after the New Year. The Demon King's injury is a bit troublesome and he needs to rest. However, we also need to hurry. Once the Demon King's injury is healed, we must enter the mountain in advance. After the temperature rises in the spring, there will be more tourists in Shennongjia, which will not be very conducive to our entry into the mountain."
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