"Jianshan, Tieniu, be careful. There are more than just wolves and bears in these mountains. Hehe!"
After saying this, the three of them burst into laughter and strode away.
Tie Niu stomped his feet in anger: "Damn it! Brother Shanzi, how could you agree to that? We're just letting them get away with it for nothing!"
Du Jianshan's face was gloomy, and he said in a low voice, "What do you know! If we really go head-to-head with them, neither of us will leave this mountain today. What's the point of backing down? How much are bear gallbladders and bear paws worth? Compared to blood ginseng, they're nothing!"
Tie Niu was taken aback, then nodded vigorously: "Yes, yes, yes! Brother Shanzi is right!"
The two continued skinning the bear, found a cave, hid the skin and some of the bear meat, and marked it.
As darkness fell, the mountain wind howled. Sitting at the cave entrance, Tie Niu couldn't help but whisper, "Brother Shanzi, do you think Hu San's gang might be targeting us?"
Du Jianshan's eyes turned cold and sharp: "They definitely will. They're not stupid. Seeing so many wolf and bear carcasses, they've already become suspicious. Tie Niu, remember, we can't stop in the mountain valley tonight; we have to travel through the night."
Tie Niu nodded, but he was still feeling uneasy.
That night, the two indeed shouldered their packs and began their descent into the mountains in the dark. The mountain path was rugged, and the cold wind carried the howls of wild beasts. When they reached the halfway point, suddenly, a "whoosh" sound came from ahead, and a sharp arrow pierced the rock at their feet!
"Haha! Du Jianshan, Tie Niu, you think you can just leave?!"
In the darkness, Hu San reappeared with his men, each armed with a bow and arrow, blocking their path.
Tie Niu was so angry that his veins were throbbing. He gripped the fork in his hand tightly and cursed under his breath, "Damn it, do they really think we're easy to bully?!"
Du Jianshan stared intently at Hu San, his voice cold and deep: "Hu San, you keep pushing us. Aren't you afraid that once we leave this mountain, the villagers will spread the word? Do you think your Uncle Du will let you off the hook?"
Hu San sneered, "Ha! Fellow villagers? What I, Hu San, want is life and wealth right now. Dead men tell no tales, understand?"
"You—!" Tie Niu roared, about to charge forward, when Du Jianshan suddenly stopped him, lowering his voice: "Don't do anything rash! He's trying to provoke you!"
Hu San narrowed his eyes and waved his hand: "Brothers, release them!"
"Whoosh—whoosh whoosh!"
Three arrows were fired at the same time, the sound of them piercing the air was sharp and piercing!
Du Jianshan shoved Tie Niu away and with a swift slash of his blade, he deflected two arrows with two sharp clangs. The remaining arrow grazed Tie Niu's shoulder, leaving a bloody gash.
Tie Niu winced in pain and roared, "I'll fight you to the death!"
After saying that, he swung the fork and charged forward with great force, forcing Hu San to take two steps back.
"You're asking for death!" Hu San roared, drawing his sword to meet the attack.
The firelight flickered in the night, and several people clashed with knives and forks, sparks flying everywhere.
Du Jianshan also charged forward, wielding his broadsword fiercely, engaging another hunter in a heated exchange. His swordsmanship was ruthless, each strike aimed at vital points. The hunter was forced to retreat repeatedly, his sword nearly being knocked from his hand.
Tie Niu fought with increasing ferocity, knocking Hu San's knife away with a single fork, enraging Hu San who cursed, "Stupid ox! You've actually got some skills!"
Tie Niu's face was contorted with rage, his eyes bloodshot: "While I was risking my life, you were still stealing chickens down the mountain!"
Before he finished speaking, he suddenly kicked Hu San in the stomach, sending Hu San staggering back three steps and crashing into a tree trunk.
"Go! Kill them!" Hu San roared, and the other two hunters pounced on them.
Du Jianshan shouted in a deep voice, "Tie Niu, watch out!"
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