10: Hunting in the mountains

On the surface, Jiang De showed no expression, even making people feel that he was simply being professional.

But in reality, with such an arrangement, everyone knew that Jiang De intended for the two to act as bait to lure out the Tiger Demon.

Or perhaps there were other emotions involved.

Jiang Chen sneered inwardly, having long anticipated Jiang De's arrangement.

But in fact, what could his arrangement achieve? He was merely a village chief; it didn't mean that everything had to be done his way.

Upon hearing Jiang De's arrangement, Jiang Dachai's face immediately darkened, and he was about to step forward to reason with Jiang De.

He was being sent to the front line, a man with a lame leg.

And he was to stay by Jiang Chen's side, which was clearly meant to drag Jiang Chen down.

However, Jiang Chen stopped Jiang Dachai.

“Uncle Chai, it’s fine. We’ll just cooperate well.”

Jiang Chen did not confront Jiang De at this moment.

Meanwhile, Nie Wenlong, on the stage, glanced sideways at Jiang De beside him.

But since even Jiang Chen, the person directly involved, said nothing, he didn't feel it was appropriate to meddle.

Nevertheless, Nie Wenlong remained vigilant. This young man named Jiang Chen had a very good Heart-Nature; an ordinary person facing such obvious targeting would have probably already cursed loudly.

Earlier, Jiang De had said that Jiang Chen's hunting skills were not inferior to his own.

If this Jiang Chen was a talent, he could consider bringing him to the town.

Now that demon infestations were rampant, the town's yamen was also actively expanding.

There was an urgent need for a large number of talents.

The Town Guardian of Dongfeng Town, in issuing this multi-village joint operation, also wanted to see if there were any promising individuals among these hunters.

“Xiao Chen, I shouldn't have been stopped just now. I should have given that old scoundrel a good scolding.”

Jiang Dachai said angrily, leaning on his crutch.

“There were so many people just now, and important officials from the town. If we had really caused a scene, they could have easily accused us of disobeying orders and locked us up. Isn't it just scouting? Don’t worry.”

Jiang Chen comforted Jiang Dachai, but his mind was already planning the upcoming actions.

Jiang De, as the village chief, did not join the mountain search team.

Instead, like Nie Wenlong, he waited here for the villagers' signal arrows.

Basically, one hunter was paired with two or three farmers.

Signal arrows were specially made arrows that, when shot into the sky, could emit a piercing whistle, specifically used for communicating signals.

But just now, Jiang De had directly assigned Jiang Wei, Jiang Mingxuan, and Jiang Mingliang together.

These three could be said to be the village chief's lackeys.

Among those who ambushed Jiang Chen last time were the brothers Jiang Mingxuan and Jiang Mingliang.

Jiang Wei, as an experienced hunter, leading two young and strong hunters, had the highest probability of tracking down that Tiger Demon.

Clearly, Jiang De also did not want others to claim this Merit (merit).

After all, Nie Wenlong had also said.

That Tiger Demon was only equivalent to a Martial Artist who had just undergone Body Tempering.

Hunters weren't just good at archery; they also set traps and utilized the terrain.

So, taking down this Tiger Demon was not impossible.

Jiang Dachai grumbled a few more times, then parted ways with Jiang Chen, each returning to prepare.

Jiang De only gave them fifteen minutes to prepare.

Jiang Chen returned home.

Cheng Yurou had already prepared dry rations and water for Jiang Chen, along with some hemostatic powder and bandages.

“Xiao Chen, how was it?”

Seeing Jiang Chen return, Cheng Yurou quickly stepped forward and asked with concern.

“The village is organizing a search for the Tiger Demon in the mountains.”

“Rou’er, you don’t have to worry. Wu Huai Mountain is so big, and we have so many people; we might not even encounter it.”

“Before I return, lock the door at home, and it’s best not to go out.”

Jiang Chen comforted her, then instructed.

“Mm-hmm, I’ll listen to you.”

Cheng Yurou nodded vigorously.

Jiang Chen then went to retrieve his hunting bow.

After a few more instructions, he headed to the foot of Wu Huai Mountain to gather.

On the other side.

Jiang De also summoned Jiang Wei and the two others.

“In this operation, your main target is that Tiger Demon; absolutely do not let other villages get to it first.”

“However, before hunting the Tiger Demon, find an opportunity to deal with Jiang Chen and Jiang Dachai first.”

“I will divert everyone else. Once in the mountain, you will follow them closely and find a chance to kill both of them.”

“Jiang Dachai's arrow-making business will be handed over to you two brothers from now on.”

Jiang Mingxuan and Jiang Mingliang's eyes lit up upon hearing this.

Making arrows also required a license.

You needed a forging license to make and sell arrows.

Otherwise, it would be illegal.

The two brothers had long coveted it.

If they could obtain that forging license this time, wouldn't their lives quickly become prosperous?

“Jiang Chen's hunting license will go to Jiang Wei.”

Jiang Wei's eyes gleamed.

A hunting license was not cheap.

For them, the opportunity to change their Heaven-Defying fate was right before their eyes; how could they not be excited?

“Thank you, Village Chief!”

Jiang Wei said, and the brothers Jiang Mingxuan also thanked him in a proper manner.

Jiang De waved his hand.

“We are all our own people; we share blessings.”

“Remember, don't show any flaws before you act, and clean up thoroughly afterward. This Nie Wenlong is not an easy person to deal with. Of course, this matter doesn't require his involvement; I will handle things on his end.”

“Yes!”

At the foot of Wu Huai Mountain.

Most people had arrived; the few who had secretly left were all recorded by Jiang De, and their fates were naturally imaginable.

With a wave of Jiang De's hand, everyone began to enter the mountain.

Jiang Chen and Jiang Dachai walked ahead, taking a different path, while the others first spread out at the foot of the mountain.

Then they slowly ascended, conducting a carpet search.

“Xiao Chen, take this quiver of arrows.”

“The arrowheads in this quiver have been improved by me; I added some refined iron, making their penetrative power twice as strong as ordinary black iron arrowheads!”

Jiang Dachai handed a quiver to Jiang Chen.

The weight of this quiver of arrows was self-evident; it could greatly enhance Jiang Chen's strength.

Although Jiang Chen now had the Dragon Horn Bow, when there were many people, the Dragon Horn Bow could not be exposed.

Jiang Chen, holding a mountain-clearing saber, cut down the obstructing branches and weeds ahead, continuously walking deeper into Wu Huai Mountain.

With his powerful perception, Jiang Chen could also hear.

About a hundred zhang behind him, three people were constantly following them.

Jiang Chen couldn't help but sneer.

By afternoon, they were already very deep, surrounded by towering ancient trees.

Jiang Dachai was also exhausted.

“Uncle Chai, you rest here. I’ll go ahead and scout the path.”

Jiang Chen helped Uncle Chai to a rock and said.

Jiang Dachai also waved his hands repeatedly.

“Then you must be careful...”

“Alright.”

Immediately, Jiang Chen's figure disappeared into the jungle.

After leaving Jiang Dachai's sight, Jiang Chen quickly moved towards Jiang Wei's direction.

Indeed, it was Jiang Wei and the two others!

Since Jiang Chen had sped up later, the distance between them had already widened to nearly one hundred and fifty zhang.

A distance of one hundred and fifty zhang was already very far in the deep mountains.

At this time, Jiang Wei and the two others were also resting against trees.

Jiang Wei was looking through a topographic sketch map in his hand.

Jiang Mingxuan was vigorously drinking water beside him.

Then he cursed.

“Damn it, that little brat, does he know we’re chasing him? He’s running faster than a rabbit!”

“He’s with a cripple, yet he can still run so fast!”

“If I catch that bastard, I’ll skin him alive first! He made us chase him so hard.”

Jiang Mingliang's canteen at his waist was already empty.

He immediately reached out to Jiang Mingxuan beside him and said.

“Give me your canteen.”

“Here.”

Jiang Mingxuan threw the canteen in his hand over.

Jiang Mingliang was about to reach out and grab the canteen when he saw the canteen in front of him explode with a bang.

He thought Jiang Mingxuan was playing a prank.

But the next moment, Jiang Mingliang's head instantly exploded.

“Bang!”

Brain matter mixed with blood splattered in the air like a blooming flower.

“Get down!”

The experienced Jiang Wei immediately shouted.

At the same time, he grabbed his long bow and rolled to the side.

Jiang Mingxuan hadn't even reacted when there was a huge bang.

Jiang Mingxuan was also blown to pieces.

Jiang Wei, hiding behind a tree, gasped in cold air after seeing this scene.

His hand holding the bow couldn't help but tremble.