Chapter 110 Goods Received! Mountain Bandits!
"After working so hard for so long, we've finally achieved something..."
Looking at the fire-spotted deer carcass on the ground, Su Hao couldn't help but feel a sense of感慨 (gǎnkǎi, a complex emotion encompassing feelings, thoughts, and reflection).
Lately, because of hunting exotic beasts, he not only learned various hunting techniques, but also encountered a lot of dangers.
But thankfully it was all worth it; at least we saw some gains.
Without delay, Su Hao put the spotted deer on the ground into the prepared hunting bag, tied it tightly, and carried it back.
The hunt for the fire-spotted deer went very smoothly; he killed his prey with almost no effort.
Moreover, given the size of this fire-spotted deer, if it were sold to the Golden Jade Pavilion in the inner city, it would be worth at least several hundred taels of silver.
Because of the properties of venison, it was a perfect match for the Eight Treasures Soup he was consuming.
Therefore, Su Hao did not intend to sell it, but planned to keep it for himself.
This saves you from having to buy it again after selling it, which would be more expensive.
Returning along the same route, Su Hao left marks along the way and once again entered the fog-shrouded canyon he had come from.
Because the area is blocked by high mountains, the fog inside is not dispersed by the sunlight and remains a hazy gray.
Looking at the fog-shrouded valley, Su Hao didn't think much of it. He tightened the fire-spotted deer carcass on his back and headed back along the marks left on both sides of the valley.
This area, to the northeast, is considered a dangerous place in Yanshan City.
In addition to dealing with venomous insects and wild beasts that may appear at any time, they also have to cope with ever-changing weather and the poisonous miasma and dense fog in the mountains.
Anyone who dares to roam this area, whether a herb gatherer or a hunter, must possess some real skill.
Following the markings on the road and the route in his memory, Su Hao quickly traversed the dense fog and arrived at the outer edge of the valley.
Looking at the suddenly clear scene around him, Su Hao breathed a slight sigh of relief.
Although nothing happened along the way, the oppressive feeling of being disoriented deep in the fog always made people feel uneasy.
Su Hao didn't think much of it and continued walking forward.
But he had only taken a few steps when he suddenly retreated rapidly.
With a thud, a blue stone about the size of a human head landed steadily on the spot where he had been standing.
"Oh wow? This kid's lucky, he actually dodged it!?"
At the same time, a somewhat mocking laugh came from the mountains above.
Su Hao looked up in the direction from which the sound came and found that several figures wearing black coats and fur hats had appeared in the woods to his right.
These people were filthy on their faces and bodies, with stubble and tangled hair, but their eyes gleamed with a fierce light.
Like a wild beast suddenly leaping out of the mountains and forests.
"My friends, what is the meaning of this attack on me without provocation?"
Su Hao's heart sank when he saw these people who had suddenly appeared.
However, one of the men noticed a heavy bow in the hand of a burly man among them.
He put down the fire-spotted deer on his body and said calmly.
"Heh heh! You're quite amusing, kid. I'm about to kill you, and you still want to ask us what we mean?"
A young man, about 1.7 meters tall, with wide, squinting eyes, emerged from the forest and responded with a sarcastic tone.
The others also emerged from the forest and gathered in front, blocking Su Hao's path.
"I have no grudge against you, why do you want to take my life?"
Su Hao frowned slightly, then pointed to the cloth bag on the ground and said, "There is a fire-spotted deer in this bag. I just hunted it. If you want it, you can take it. Just let me pass safely."
Even now, there are still two cold, sinister eyes staring at him from the forest.
And that glint of cold arrow light peeking through the branches and leaves.
Su Hao shrugged, indicating his stance.
"A fire-spotted deer?"
Everyone present was slightly taken aback when they heard the name.
Immediately, a look of doubt appeared in everyone's eyes.
No one believed that the young man in front of them could hunt such a superior beast as the Fire-spotted Deer.
That's a valuable item worth several hundred taels of silver.
"Kid, if you dare lie to me, we'll tie you to a tree and shoot you full of holes until you're like a hedgehog!"
Another man with a mustache, thick lips, and large teeth had a glint of greed in his eyes, but still looked suspicious.
Everyone thought that this kid, who was threatened to their face but still didn't dare to utter a single word, had no ability to hunt down a beast like the Fire-spotted Deer.
You should know that it was a strange beast that even Iron-Skinned Mirror warriors dared not engage in close combat with.
Therefore, he believed that the kid in front of him must be lying!
"I have never lied in my life. You can come and see for yourselves if you don't believe me."
Su Hao shook his head, then untied the rope at the opening of the bag.
Suddenly, a patch of red fur was revealed inside.
"It really is a fire-spotted deer!?"
The young man with the disdainful eyes widened his gaze instantly.
The doubt in their eyes turned into ecstatic joy.
The others who witnessed this scene also showed surprise and delight.
I never expected that what this kid said was actually true!
Along with the others who had been hiding in the shadows, they all jumped out of the woods, their eyes greedily fixed on the cloth bag on the ground.
They were afraid that their companions would take all the money for themselves.
"Since it's confirmed to be a spotted deer, then there's nothing more for me to do, right? I'll be going now..."
After Su Hao finished speaking, he subtly tightened the other small cloth bag he was carrying on his back, and prepared to leave.
"Wait! Did I say you could leave?"
Before Su Hao could take two steps, the young man with the whites of his eyes blocked his way again.
"What's in that bag you're carrying? You're being so sneaky. Take it out and let us see."
The young man with the whites of his eyes pointed at the cloth bag that Su Hao was holding, his tone unfriendly.
Upon hearing this, the others also turned their gazes to the cloth bag on Su Hao's body.
"It's just some of my personal stuff, so there's not much to see..."
Su Hao's eyes showed a hint of panic, but he quickly calmed down and spoke in a lower voice.
"Your personal stuff? Then why are you so nervous!"
The young man with the whites of his eyes certainly didn't believe Su Hao, and immediately rushed over, reaching for Su Hao's bag!
"Give it to me!"
The young man with the whites of his eyes looked at Su Hao, who was standing still, with a mocking smile on his face, and his hand was about to grab the cloth bag.
Snapped!
But the next second, the young man with the whites of his eyes suddenly froze in mid-air, as a large hand had somehow grabbed his wrist!
At the same time, a cold gaze from above was looking down at him, making him feel a chill run down his spine and his hair stand on end!
"Why? Why are you forcing me?"
A cold murmur came, and at the same time, a shrill sound of tearing the air rang out, and the pupils of the young man with four white eyes suddenly widened to the point of bulging!