Chapter 63 - 62: Powerfully Tearing Apart Tigers and Leopards! Martial Arts Break Limit! (Please Follow)
「Two days later.」
After informing his parents of his plans for a long journey, Jiang Shu returned to Pingling County and proceeded to Sanling Town with Qi Yuan.
Sanling Town was surrounded by mountains on three sides. Half of its residents were from hunting families, living off the land. Although not Martial Artists, generations of passed-down skills and experience enabled them to hunt small game like rabbits and pheasants on the outskirts of the mountains. This game could be sold in town for a good price or used to improve meals at home, adding a bit more meat for the women and children.
No sooner had the two of them arrived in town than a middle-aged hunter in his forties was already waiting and called out, "Young Master Zhao."
Disguised as Young Master Zhao, Qi Yuan was dressed in tight-fitting traveler’s clothing. He carried a large Longbow on his back with a hundred feathered arrows—clearly an expensive set at a glance. A long saber hung at his waist. His equipment was suitable for both close and long-range combat.
Jiang Shu, on the other hand, appeared much more low-key. The iron staff, taken from the masked Martial Artist, was wrapped in a layer of sheet iron by him to disguise it, and he carried it on his back. In his hand was a water flask, and his pack contained some seasonings.
"Let’s go," Qi Yuan’s voice was cold. The less said while away from home, the less chance of exposure. Despite being in a small town where nothing could truly threaten them, it was best to avoid accidents if possible. Most of his focus had to be on the mountain.
"Right! Big Black, let’s go." With his most prized old dog, Big Black, at his side, the hunter led Qi Yuan and Jiang Shu up the mountain. As they ascended, he shared his knowledge.
"We travel this road the most, so there aren’t many good mountain products left. Look, these wild fruits don’t taste very good, but they quench your thirst. Eating a few is more effective than drinking water."
"Fewer people take the path up to the left. Last time, there were rumors that a hunter from our town was carried off by a big tiger, but who knows if it’s true."
"As for the path on the right, we’ve scoured it thoroughly; there’s not much good stuff left there either."