Wild Boar

As he moved, the power within him seemed to find an outlet, and an invisible aura emanated from his body.

Chu Ning's expression was stern, and he put force into his feet, charging at the scarred man like an enraged bull.

His speed was incredibly fast, creating a whistling wind that caught everyone present completely off guard.

The smile on the scarred man's face instantly froze. He frantically raised the short club in his hand, attempting to block Chu Ning's sudden attack.

However, Chu Ning's strength at this moment far exceeded his imagination. With a single punch, Chu Ning struck the short club, the immense force instantly shattering it. The momentum, undiminished, slammed heavily into the scarred man's chest.

"Bang!"

With a dull thud, the scarred man was sent flying back several meters like a kite with its strings cut, crashing heavily onto the ground and kicking up a cloud of dust.

His subordinates were stunned by this sight, standing frozen and unsure of what to do, never expecting that the usually timid and cowardly Chu Ning would possess such terrifying power.

Chu Ning gave them no chance to react. He strode forward, moving as if through empty space. Each punch he threw whistled through the air, and each kick sent a subordinate to the ground spitting blood.

In a short while, Chu Ning was the only one left standing.

"Scram!"

Chu Ning shouted coldly, and the scarred men immediately fled in disarray.

He could teach them a lesson, but killing them was out of the question. Chu Ning knew that the Wang Family had Ranked Martial Artists, and the difference between a ranked and an unranked martial artist was like the difference between heaven and earth.

Late at night, Chu Ning tossed and turned, unable to sleep.

At this time of year, there were no longer any traces of wild rabbits or pheasants to be found on the outskirts of the mountains. To have any success, he would have to venture deeper into the mountains.

But the deep mountains were full of many large animals, and rumors of the Mountain Lord eating people had never ceased.

Ordinary hunters would not choose to hunt in the deep mountains. It was only because Chu Ning's father had mastered a Hardening Cultivation Technique that he dared to venture in a few times.

"I have to pay off this debt completely. Otherwise, if they send Ranked Martial Artists after me, the authorities absolutely won't intervene."

Chu Ning clenched his fists tightly, his knuckles making a creaking sound.

As dawn broke, Chu Ning was already out the door with his bow.

It took a considerable distance to reach the mountains, so he would arrive just as the sun was high and the temperature was suitable.

The crisp morning mist diffused through the mountain forest like a light veil. With every breath, he could feel the biting cold.

Chu Ning tightened the hunting bow on his back, his steps firm and hurried, treading on the withered yellow leaves, creating a rustling sound that was exceptionally clear in the silent forest.

As he ventured deeper into the mountains, the light grew dimmer, and the surroundings were eerily quiet. Occasionally, the low growls of unknown beasts could be heard, sending a chill down his spine.

"I hope my luck is better this time. I have to be extremely careful in the deep mountains."

Relying on his memories from his past life and the hunting experience left by the original owner, Chu Ning carefully searched for traces of prey in the forest.

His gaze was sharp, not missing any suspicious signs. Footprints in the grass, feathers on branches – these were all clues for him to track his prey.

Suddenly, the grass beside him rustled violently...

Chu Ning moved with agility, instantly drawing an arrow and nocking it, his gaze sharp as he locked onto the shaking patch of grass.

In the blink of an eye, a wild boar, about two meters tall and covered in coarse black hair, burst out from within.

Its two long tusks, like sharp blades, gleamed coldly in the dim light. It let out a muffled roar, its front hooves constantly digging at the ground, kicking up clouds of dust.

"A wild boar, and such a big one! It's probably almost become a monster after a few more years."

The wild boar seemed to sense Chu Ning's threat, its front hooves digging at the ground even faster.

"Hmph hmph!"

With a muffled grunt, the wild boar charged at him like an arrow loosed from a bow, its speed so great it created a gust of wind.

"Not good! This beast."

Chu Ning's expression changed slightly. He dodged to the side, narrowly avoiding the boar's first attack.

He quickly turned, drew his bow, and nocked an arrow.

The arrow shot out with a "whoosh," but it only grazed the boar's back, leaving a shallow bloody mark on its fur.

Wounded, the wild boar became even more ferocious, twisting its body madly and lunging at Chu Ning again with fierce intent.

Chu Ning continuously changed his position, calmly seeking the best angle to shoot.

With the cultivation technique he possessed, Chu Ning was quite confident in hunting this wild boar.

The wild boar had high intelligence, comparable to that of a seven or eight-year-old child.

Seeing a person sneak into its territory with a bow immediately brought back memories of being chased when it was young.

Having finally grown this large, it naturally lived as it pleased. Since this person had trespassed into its territory, it was a provocation.

Since it was a provocation, there was no need to think further; it immediately launched an attack on the person carrying the bow.

But it never expected this person to be so cunning, not only dodging its attacks but also managing to injure it and cause it pain!

Seeing the wild boar charging in a frenzy, Chu Ning had no time to think. His muscles tensed instantly, and his skin took on a strange sheen, as if covered by a layer of hard rock, greatly increasing his defense!

The next moment, Chu Ning advanced instead of retreating, his gaze sharp as he locked onto the wild boar's movements.

"Damn it, if you want me dead, you won't have an easy time either!"

Just as the wild boar charged close, its foul stench hitting him, he suddenly bent his knees, exerted force, and let out a roar. Using this burst of power, he leaped up, his posture agile as an eagle, landing steadily on the wild boar's back.

Chu Ning roared, his legs clamping tightly around the wild boar's body to prevent himself from being thrown off.

Amidst the violent bucking, he gripped the wild boar's bristles with one hand, while the other swiftly drew the short knife from his waist.

The blade glinted coldly, mirroring his determined gaze.

The wild boar, now agitated by the "uninvited guest" on its back, twisted and jumped frantically, trying to shake Chu Ning off.

Chu Ning gritted his teeth, remaining firmly seated no matter how the wild boar thrashed.

"Damn it, this damned beast."

Seizing an opportunity when the wild boar paused briefly, he raised the short knife high, putting all his strength into it. With a roar, he plunged the knife fiercely into the wild boar's neck.

The blade sank into flesh, and blood instantly gushed out, splashing all over Chu Ning's face and body.

But he didn't hesitate, raising his hand again and stabbing down hard.

"Thwack, thwack!"

After a series of stabs, the wild boar let out a piercing squeal, struggled wildly for a few moments, and then its massive body swayed before crashing to the ground.

Chu Ning rolled off the wild boar's back and collapsed onto the ground, gasping for breath.

"It's finally over..."

Sweat mixed with blood, trickling down his cheeks and soaking his clothes.

His hands trembled from tension and exertion, but his eyes held the relief of survival and the exhilaration of killing the wild boar.

"Now, Elder Sister is safe for now, and I can finally pay off the debt."

Chu Ning lowered his arms, replaying everything that had just happened.

In this moment, he felt incredibly liberated.

After resting for a short while, Chu Ning got up and walked towards the wild boar.

The final stab had gone very deep, and it took him some effort to pull the short knife out of the wild boar.

Chu Ning's expression was stern.

"With this pig, I can clear all my debts. Wang Family, my debt with you won't be settled so easily..."