Shock

The four men's expressions grew excited as they looked at the wild boar.

Wild boars were already meaty, and this one looked particularly robust. If they managed to hunt it successfully, splitting the meat among the four of them would surely bring in a substantial profit. Such good opportunities were rare for hunters throughout the year.

Gu Erniu quietly called out to the other three.

"Same old plan. Aze, you and Uncle Youfu go to the other side and set up the tripwires. I'll take Sheng and drive it this way!"

Zhang Ze glanced at Gu Sheng, wanting to say something but holding back. He finally nodded.

"Don't worry, we'll handle things on our end. We'll wait for your signal." Gu Erniu gave them a reassuring look and watched as Zhang Ze and the other man crouched and left.

The wild boar was still milling about in the forest, unaware of the approaching danger.

Gu Erniu took the opportunity to teach Gu Sheng some hunting knowledge.

"For large beasts like this, their hides are tough. Unless you hit a vital spot, they can easily take seven or eight arrows. That's why we usually make some simple traps."

"If we're lucky enough to trap this boar, things will be much simpler. Even if we don't trap it, it can give us opportunities to shoot."

Seeing Gu Sheng nod, Gu Erniu cautioned him again:

"Wait until you see me shoot before you fire, don't act prematurely, or you'll startle the beast."

The two waited patiently in the forest.

Elsewhere.

Zhang Ze and Gu Youfu worked quickly, and the simple tripwires were soon finished. As long as the wild boar charged this way, it would easily be tripped.

The two exchanged glances, assuming their combat stances. Zhang Ze curled his fingers and blew a sharp whistle, the unique sound echoing through the dense forest.

Gu Sheng and Gu Erniu's spirits immediately lifted!

The signal had arrived!

At this moment, the wild boar seemed to stir slightly upon hearing the whistle, but the other two were faster.

In an instant, Gu Sheng entered a state of calm, his body as steady as a pine tree as he drew his bow and nocked an arrow.

Whoosh!

Whoosh!

Two sharp whistling sounds rang out almost simultaneously, shooting towards the wild boar.

They were quite far from the wild boar, so neither aimed for a vital spot.

Danger descended, and the wild boar's keen animal instincts kicked in. It grunted and began to charge, its massive body moving with surprising speed.

However, the arrows from the two men were faster.

One on the left and one on the right, they embedded themselves in the wild boar's back. The boar's hide was incredibly tough; only half of the arrowheads penetrated before getting stuck fast.

Startled, the wild boar let out a pained cry and bolted.

Taking advantage of this, Gu Erniu drew his bow again and shot another arrow, embedding it in the boar's right side and driving it towards the left.

Gu Sheng remained incredibly calm, sending an arrow into its left side, once again adjusting the wild boar's escape direction.

Their coordination was so seamless that Gu Erniu couldn't help but laugh in admiration.

"Good lad, you've only been practicing archery for half a month, and you've already reached this level!"

He was shocked, and also amazed by Gu Sheng's composure. This was his first hunt, and he was performing at his absolute best.

He was a natural hunter!

Gu Sheng simply smiled. Now wasn't the time for talking. The two accelerated their pace, chasing in the direction the wild boar was fleeing.

With two arrows stuck in its back, the pain and sense of danger spurred the wild boar on, and it ran very fast.

The two could only see its shadow in the distance.

Thump!!

A dull thud sounded as the wild boar, in mid-charge, suddenly flew forward and slammed hard onto the ground, kicking up a cloud of dust and splattering traces of plant sap.

Gu Youfu and Zhang Ze released their tripwires and pressed their advantage.

Their archery wasn't as good as Gu Erniu's, but it was still decent, approaching minor accomplishment.

The wild boar, now sprawled on the ground, was dazed and disoriented, a perfect target!

Moreover, being closer, the arrows' impact was greater.

The hunt was going smoothly, and a flicker of joy appeared in Zhang Ze and the other man's eyes. They shot two more arrows in quick succession. The arrows whistled through the air and burrowed into the wild boar's body, causing it to cry out in pain and stagger to its feet.

A fierce look flashed in Zhang Ze's eyes as he quietly moved closer.

He shot another arrow fiercely, this one aimed at the wild boar's head!

Whoosh!

The arrow cut through the air. The wild boar's head was large enough, and he was standing close enough, that there was no possibility of missing.

The arrow embedded itself in the wild boar's head, halfway in. Before Zhang Ze could feel any surprise, Gu Youfu's terrified voice rang out:

"Aze, get back!"

The wild boar let out a pained squeal, the agony of the arrow piercing its skull driving it into a frenzy. Its eyes seemed to turn red, and the rapid loss of lifeblood caused the boar to fixate on Zhang Ze, the culprit.

Thump thump thump!!

The wild boar charged, scattering leaves from the undergrowth as it hurtled towards Zhang Ze.

Zhang Ze's blood ran cold.

He had moved closer earlier to increase the arrow's power, and now he was in immediate danger.

Regret washed over him.

He had done the same thing during his last wild boar hunt. However, that boar was smaller, and an arrow to the head quickly killed it. Because of that crucial shot, Zhang Ze had received a larger share of the spoils.

Having tasted success, he'd tried to replicate it, never expecting this wild boar to be so full of life!

It was still thrashing around even with an arrow stuck in its head.

"Help me!"

Zhang Ze screamed in terror. He dodged the boar's charge by ducking behind a large tree, the near miss almost sending his soul flying.

Gu Youfu gritted his teeth, but he couldn't afford to worry about anyone else. He retreated rapidly, prioritizing his own safety. Zhang Ze's life was not as important as his own. What if the boar turned its attention to him?

Zhang Ze felt a surge of anger, but the wild boar was already charging at him again.

He quickly rolled to evade.

But this wasn't a sustainable solution.

Fortunately, at this moment, two figures could be seen rushing from a distance – Gu Erniu and Gu Sheng had arrived!

"Aze, get down!"

Gu Erniu shouted, his longbow drawn taut.

But someone was faster than him.

Gu Sheng's eyes were sharp as he stared intently at the rampaging boar. His arrow shot out like a meteor, whistling through the air. He felt as if he had merged with the bow in his hands, moving with perfect fluidity.

Whoosh!

The arrow flashed past, burying itself deep into the wild boar's left eye.

The eyeball burst, spraying blood everywhere, and the boar let out a pained cry.

Gu Erniu also displayed his formidable archery skills, an arrow following immediately and striking the boar's right eye, bursting it as well!

After being hit in the head with one arrow and now blinded, even the robust life force of the wild boar couldn't withstand it. Without demonic blood, it was impossible to survive such an ordeal!

Gu Youfu watched from the side, stunned and disbelieving.

He could understand Gu Erniu having such archery skills.

But Gu Sheng? How was that possible?

Zhang Ze scrambled away, ignoring the various scrapes and bruises on his body. Taking advantage of the boar's blindness, he quickly put distance between them.

The two fired a few more arrows, and after a few final struggles, the wild boar finally collapsed to the ground, completely still. Its entire body was riddled with arrows, making it look like a porcupine.

Seeing that the situation was resolved, everyone finally breathed a sigh of relief.

Zhang Ze snapped back to reality, the near-death experience leaving him gasping for air. He had been so close to death, he'd almost wet himself. In all his years of hunting, this was the closest he had ever come to dying.

It was all because of his greed.