Li Yinsheng moved stealthily to the front of the musk ox, waiting for an opportunity to strike it in the eye. Bai Jingting was behind the musk ox, but the ox blocked their view, so neither of them could see the other.
However, the musk ox kept its head down and ate grass, seemingly unaware of Li Yinsheng and Bai Jingting.
Li Yinsheng held her breath, her heart pounding in her ears, as if the air itself had frozen.
She carefully adjusted the angle of her bow and arrow, striving for absolute accuracy.
Bai Jingting was not far away, in a concealed posture.
As time passed, sunlight filtered through the sparse clouds, dappling the musk ox's massive body and giving this seemingly docile yet incredibly powerful creature a golden sheen.
After waiting for nearly an hour, the musk ox just moved around with its head down, grazing without raising its head at all, leaving them at a loss as to how to attack it.
However, whether Bai Jingting was impatient or wanted to create a breakthrough, he slowly approached the musk ox, crouching down, his hand gripping his Swiss Army knife tightly, seemingly wanting to stab the musk ox.
As Bai Jingting approached the musk ox, his heart pounded faster with each step, and he breathed cautiously, afraid that the slightest sound would disturb the grazing musk ox.
Sunlight filtered through the sparse clouds, dappling his face and revealing his resolute yet slightly tense expression.
He was getting closer and closer to the musk ox, close enough to clearly see the fine down covering its rough skin and its ears that trembled slightly as it chewed.
He took a deep breath, trying to calm his inner turmoil, his eyes fixed on the musk ox's profile, searching for the best moment to strike.
When Bai Jingting was less than five meters away from the musk ox, he seized the opportunity, leaped up suddenly, and the Swiss Army knife in his hand turned into a cold light, stabbing straight at the musk ox's abdomen.
The musk ox, in pain, let out a deafening howl that echoed across the open plains, making the surrounding air seem to freeze.
The musk ox kicked out with its hind legs, aiming directly at Bai Jingting.
Seeing this, Bai Jingting moved with the agility of a cheetah, performing a rapid side somersault in mid-air to skillfully avoid the musk ox's potentially fatal hoof strike.
Upon landing, he used the momentum to quickly roll backward several times, creating a safe distance between himself and the enraged musk ox.
As he stood up, a sharp pain shot through his left foot. He had twisted his left ankle while rolling on the ground. Bai Jingting's heart pounded wildly, but he forced himself to calm down. If the musk ox were to attack now, the consequences would be unpredictable.
Just as Bai Jingting stabbed the musk ox, breaking the deadlock and causing the musk ox to raise its head, this action gave Li Yinsheng an excellent opportunity.
Without hesitation, she released her fingers from the fully drawn bowstring, and the arrow, like a shot released from a bow, pierced the air and flew straight towards the musk ox's deep eyes with a whistling sound.
Time seemed to freeze at that moment; all sounds vanished, leaving only the sharp sound of arrows slicing through the air echoing in our ears.
With a resounding "plop!", the arrow pierced the musk ox's eyelid with pinpoint accuracy, embedding itself deeply within. The musk ox let out a deafening howl, its massive body trembling violently before collapsing to the ground with a thud, raising a cloud of dust.
The musk ox let out a deafening howl. The pain momentarily drove it mad; it stood up and frantically spun around in circles, trying to ram its horns into the surrounding objects. But soon, its movements became sluggish, and blood gushed from its wounds, staining the surrounding hillside red.
"It's a hit! It's a hit!!"
"My goodness, Fatty's archery skills are amazing! She hit the target on the first try!"
"Bai Jingting is really too brave!"
Thunderous applause and cheers erupted in the live broadcast room, and both Chinese viewers and foreign friends were immersed in the joy of victory.
"Retreat!" Li Yinsheng and Bai Jingting joined forces, pulling Bai Jingting backward to let the musk ox struggle on its own. Once it had exhausted its strength and lost all its blood, it would be time for them to harvest it.
"What's wrong with his foot?" Li Yinsheng noticed that Bai Jingting's left foot seemed a little strange. He frowned, squatted down, and carefully rolled up Bai Jingting's trouser leg to check.
A large, purplish-blue swelling was visible on Bai Jingting's ankle, clearly indicating a sprain or an impact from a heavy object.
"I must have twisted my ankle while dodging the musk ox." Bai Jingting gritted his teeth, trying to make his voice sound as relaxed as possible, but the fine beads of sweat on his forehead betrayed the pain he was in.
"Take a rest over there." Li Yinsheng frowned deeply.
She originally wanted Bai Jingting to go back and get reinforcements, and to call Wu Jing and Peng Yuyan to carry the musk ox back. However, Bai Jingting's foot was injured, and even walking back was a problem.
"Fortunately, it's just a sprain; there's no fracture or other more serious injury." Li Yinsheng examined Bai Jingting, gently pressing on his skin and asking how he felt, before giving a reassuring conclusion.
"Yin Sheng, what do we do now?" Bai Jingting asked, somewhat annoyed.
"How about I go back and get reinforcements, and you stay here and keep watch?" Li Yinsheng hesitated for a moment before saying.
"Okay." Bai Jingting agreed without hesitation.
Seeing this, Li Yinsheng took off running towards their shelter; every second counted.
They've been out for about two hours. It's a little past 10 a.m. now. If they run back, it will be past noon. They'll have to carry the musk ox back in the afternoon, which will take even more time. They probably won't be able to get back until nightfall.
Night falls, and trekking in the wilderness becomes even more dangerous, especially for those who are exploring with only rudimentary equipment and limited experience.
Li Yinsheng was extremely anxious, but her steps became more and more determined. Every second of delay could have unpredictable consequences.
The wind whistled past her ears, carrying a touch of the wilderness's unique coolness and the unknown atmosphere. Li Yinsheng quickly calculated her next plan.
She had to ensure she returned to the shelter as quickly as possible to notify the others to prepare for her arrival. At the same time, she also needed to consider how to move the enormous musk ox more efficiently. Perhaps she could make some simple dragging tools, using ropes and branches to reduce the burden on manpower.
After Li Yinsheng left, Bai Jingting remained where he was, vigilantly observing his surroundings to ensure no other dangers approached. He knew that although the musk ox had been shot, anything could happen in this desolate wilderness.
Now he's just praying that nothing unexpected happens.
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