"It's okay, you can just go down the mountain from there!"
The short hunter pointed to a path and said.
"Are you crazy? That road is full of thorns and vines, and you have to pass by the bandits. How could you make it in time?"
The tall hunter said: "The bandits can't catch us in the woods, but not down below. If you alert the bandits, you'll be dead."
"Then I want to give it a try!"
The short hunter said stubbornly: "How can I see my father if I die?"
After saying that, he ignored the tall man's obstruction and rushed down quickly.
Time was running out, and he didn't have time to chop off the thorn vines, so he just dashed in.
The weather was still hot at this time, and the hunter did not wear much clothing, and his face, arms, and legs were all scratched by thorns and vines. However, he seemed not to notice and continued to walk through the thorns at the fastest speed.
He didn't slow down until he was less than a hundred meters away from where the bandits were hiding.
After all, he is an old hunter who has been walking in the mountains and forests all year round. The short man kept touching the place less than 20 meters east of the bandit, but the bandit didn't notice it.
However, there was sparse vegetation in the next section of the journey, and the area was too close to the bandits, so it would not be easy for him to sneak past without knowing it.
The short man stopped and hid in the bushes and took a deep breath. He was about to sprint through the most dangerous section of the road when he suddenly heard a song coming from the top of the mountain.
"When clear water comes, clear water comes. Clear water shines on carp scales. Clear water shines on sister's face. The Dragon King immediately calls for a matchmaker..."
The short hunter looked back and saw the tall man appearing on the top of the mountain, shouting at the top of his lungs.
The bandits were also attracted by the tall hunter's folk songs and turned their heads to look at the mountain.
The short hunter immediately seized this opportunity and quickly rushed through the most dangerous part of the mountain road.
"Third brother, Jin Feng is coming soon. You take a few people to kill this blind guy. Don't let him disturb Jin Feng."
said a bandit leader.
"Okay!"
The third child agreed and led the three bandits up the mountain.
When the tall man saw that his companion had already run past the bandit, he quickly turned around and went into the forest.
By the time the bandits came over, the tall man had long since disappeared. The third child could only yell and curse before leading his men down the mountain.
At this time, the short bandit also ran along the path to the foot of the mountain.
Based on his familiarity with the mountains, it would be difficult for the bandits to find him if he sneaked along the woods at the foot of the mountains, but the speed would be too slow.
If you want to run fast, you have to go to the official road.
But in this way, the bandits can easily see him.
The short hunter hesitated for a moment, then gritted his teeth and rushed onto the official road, running as fast as he could.
"Master, look, there is someone in the officialdom!"
A bandit pointed at the short hunter and shouted.
"Where did this man come from?"
"It must be the hunter who was hiding somewhere just now. He was frightened when he saw us."
"No, before you came, I searched the area carefully. There is absolutely no way anyone is here!"
"What if he goes to inform Jin Feng?"
"No, it's so far away from Xihewan. Who knows Jin Feng? Besides, how does he know that we are ambushing Jin Feng?"
"I have hunted rabbits on this mountain before. I can see for several miles from the top of the mountain. What if he saw it from the top of the mountain?"
"How is it possible? There are so many of us here. How did he get down from the top of the mountain?"
"There was someone singing on the mountain just now. Don't you want to cover him?"
"What you said seems to make sense."
"Then hurry up and chase!"
"If he hadn't gone to report a message to Jin Feng, wouldn't we have caught him and alerted him?"
"What if I'm going to report a message?"
"Then what should we do? Should we pursue it or not?"
…
The bandits were a little unsure for a moment.
By the time they discussed it, the hunter had already run more than a mile away and was about to go around the foot of the mountain.
At this time, a veteran came trotting over on a war horse.
Ever since he was ambushed in Black Wind Ridge, Jin Feng would always ask for scouts to explore the way every time he went out.
"Brother, stop it!"
The hunter rushed to the middle of the road and spread his arms to block the mountain road.
"Who are you? How did you end up like this?"
The veteran reined in his horse, lowered his head and asked.
At this time, the hunter's face and body were scratched by thorn vines, and he looked very miserable.
"Brother, I am Tang Fei, a hunter from Tangjiazhuang. There are bandits in front of me and they want to ambush Mr. Jin!"
The hunter said quickly: "Go back and tell Mr. Jin to let him run away!"
"Bandits?" The veteran's eyes turned cold: "How many are there?"
"What I saw alone is more than one hundred and fifty!" the hunter said anxiously.
"Are there still such big bandits in Jinchuan now?"
The veteran looked at the hunter suspiciously.
"Brother, I won't lie to you. It's true. They were formed by three groups of bandits. I saw it with my own eyes."
The hunter was so anxious that he almost cried.
"Okay, let me take a look. If what you say is true, go to Xihewan afterwards and Mr. Jin will give you a reward." The veteran said.
"Brother, there's no need to look. I can see clearly. Go and report it to Mr. Jin."
The hunter simply reached out and grabbed the horse's reins, trying to turn the horse around.
"Let go!"
The veteran drew his sword and pointed it at the hunter.
If he wasn't afraid of killing the wrong person, he would just do it.
Just when the hunter wanted to continue talking, an arrow whizzed over and hit the veteran's neck!
The veteran subconsciously covered his neck and fell off his horse.
At this time, he finally believed the hunter's words, but unfortunately it was too late to regret it.
Using all his strength, he pointed at the war horse and the way he came from, and then closed his eyes forever.
Whizzing!
Two more arrows flew towards him, but the hunter was already lying on the ground.
One arrow missed, and another hit the horse.
The hunter did not dare to get up, so he crawled on the ground and quickly climbed into the nearby woods. He walked around the foot of the mountain before daring to get up.
Then he continued to run as fast as he could along the official road.
Behind, groups of bandits came out of their hiding places and followed closely.
Two miles away, Jin Feng was riding a horse and still discussing military tactics and battle formations with Qing Mulan, when he suddenly heard Lao Hei's warning order coming from ahead.
Then I saw the hunter.
"Jin...Mr. Jin...there are bandits...ambushing...more than a hundred people..."
After running at top speed for so long, the hunter was so tired that he couldn't even finish his sentence.
"What? Where are our scouts?"
Lao Hei was startled and asked quickly.
"Dead...dead...killed by an arrow!"
The hunter calmed down a little and shouted: "Mr. Jin, there are really bandits, you run away!"
As soon as he finished speaking, he heard a burst of footsteps coming from the official road behind.
Groups of bandits circled the foot of the mountain, waving weapons and coming with murderous intent.
Knowing the power of Xihewan's crossbows, the bandits running at the front each held a shield in their hands.
This time there was no need for the hunter to explain. Lao Hei shouted at the top of his lungs: "Mr. Protector, retreat!"
With the combat qualities of the veterans and the cooperation of the female soldiers, they would not be afraid if there were only thirty or forty bandits.
But there are at least a hundred people on the opposite side. If a hand-to-hand fight breaks out, they have no chance of winning!
Even if the bandits pile up people, they can still be piled to death!
All veterans and female soldiers immediately turned their horses.
But the mountain road is too narrow, and there are horse-drawn carriages, so turning around is too slow.
"What time has this happened? I don't want the carriage anymore. I'm going to stop them on the road!"
Jin Feng shouted: "Xiaorou, Xiaobei, get out of the car quickly! Amei, go get the heavy crossbow on the carriage!"