He is truly the Tai Sui God on earth

Chapter 42 Iron-backed Bear

Since the gallbladder of the iron-back bear is a rare medicinal ingredient, Zhu Youwen actually knows about the habits of this thing.

So the next morning, the two packed their luggage and set out hunting before the other disciples woke up.

"So it's really okay for you not to sleep?"

Seeing that Zhu Youwen had not slept all night and had dark circles under his eyes, Du Wuyi couldn't help but remind him.

He was already somewhat accustomed to the state of not needing to sleep, but Zhu Youwen did not have the habit of using breathing techniques to replace sleep like him.

I haven't slept all night, and I still have to go hunting ironback bears. It seems a bit difficult no matter how you look at it.

"It's okay. Besides, we have to hurry now if we want to hunt the Ironback Bear."

Although he had dark circles under his eyes, Zhu Youwen looked unexpectedly excited.

"It's just the right time to leave now. If we leave any later, it will be too late."

"...I think it's better to take a break."

Du Wuyi started scratching his head not long after he walked out.

"Didn't you say the Ironback Bear was north of Longshou Mountain? It's on the other side of the Seven Water River... Aren't we heading towards the Iron Birch Forest?"

"That's right."

Zhu Youwen shook his head.

"The Ironback Bear does indeed appear to be found north of Longshou Mountain, across from the Seven Waters River, near the Hundred Thousand Mountains. However, its primary hunting ground is in the Iron Birch Forest..."

As Zhu Youwen explained, Du Wuyi gradually understood the habits of the Iron-back Bear, a strange beast.

Across the Qishui River, on the edge of the Shiwanda Mountains, is where the Ironback Bear hibernates. But when the weather gets a little warmer, the Ironback Bear will head all the way south to the Iron Birch Forest to hunt.

The red-tailed fox in the iron birch forest is the favorite prey of the iron-backed bear. The iron-backed bear likes to tear the red-tailed fox apart and then gnaw on its internal organs.

The reason why Zhu Youwen went to the Iron Birch Forest was to prepare this first.

“There’s actually such a saying?”

Du Wuyi couldn't help but slap his head.

After all, it was his hunting habits that were the problem. His understanding of hunting all came from those three days and three nights in the barren mountains a while ago.

Holding a stick, catching up with the prey and stabbing it to death, this is his entire understanding of hunting.

Although it is rough and even primitive, it is direct and effective.

However, it is obvious that compared with his primitive hunting method, Zhu Youwen's current method is the hunting procedure of a normal person.

"First, collect the bait to ensure it can lure out the prey..."

Du Wuyi silently memorized the new knowledge he had learned. Although it was not complicated and he could even think of it himself, this reminder in his blind spot gave him a different feeling.

There is nothing much to say about hunting red-tailed foxes. Du Wuyi still uses his usual method, holding a stick, chasing the prey, and then stabbing it to death with one stick. He can even practice his footwork in the process.

“You are really…”

Seeing that Du Wuyi had actually chased a red-tailed fox to death just by brute force, Zhu Youwen, who had been planning to do something, couldn't help but sigh.

Since they only brought a fox this time instead of a heavy wooden barrel, the two of them arrived at the Seven Water River even faster than last night.

"Once we cross the Qishui River, we'll go upstream."

On the banks of the Qishui River, Zhu Youwen once again gave a reminder.

"The upper reaches are the Wuliang River, close to the Shiwan Mountains. Although there are strange beasts, it's relatively safe. But the lower reaches... are near Qianfeng Ridge. The bandits there are very serious. If you step into an ambush, you'll be dead."

"Bandits?"

Du Wuyi glanced at the frozen river in front of him and looked at the vast expanse of white in the distance.

It has been a while since he came to Longshou Mountain. In the past, he was either practicing or preparing to practice. Now, it was the first time that he had some understanding of the surrounding environment.

Just like now, if he really chased the bear all the way to Qianfeng Ridge, he would probably fall into an ambush and have a fierce fight with those bandits. This unexpected fight would be extremely risky. If things go wrong, he might even lose his life.

"We've crossed the river. Let's go to Basswood Ridge."

Just as Du Wuyi was still absorbing the new knowledge, Zhu Youwen's voice rang out.

A layer of ice had already formed on the surface of the river in winter. Although people could walk on it, it was far from solid. Fortunately, both of them had some training, so they were able to walk on this thin ice.

"If we lure the enemy onto this ice shell to fight..." Du Wuyi's thoughts began to diverge again.

However, there is no opportunity to apply it at the moment. After all, the Qishui River is still some distance away from Basswood Ridge.

Like Longshou Mountain, Basswood Ridge is also covered with towering trees. The branches of the century-old basswood trees are intertwined to form a dome, and ice spikes hanging from the treetops can be seen everywhere.

"It smells bad."

Du Wuyi sniffed.

"It seems to be nearby."

"When the ironback bear hibernates, it likes to dig holes in these basswood trees."

Zhu Youwen turned his head and looked at the thick tree trunks around him.

"But searching for them one by one would be a waste of time, and the noise would wake up the Ironback Bear... That's why I need this."

As he said this, Zhu Youwen took the red-tailed fox.

"The hibernating ironback bear hasn't eaten for a long time, so it must be very hungry. So if there's something to eat, and it's something it likes, it will come out and take a bite even though it's hibernating."

As he said this, Zhu Youwen pulled Du Wuyi and quietly retreated.

"Aren't you quite reliable?"

In the snowy field in the distance, Du Wuyi, lying in a snowdrift, lowered his voice.

"Why do you say you can't do it?"

"..."

Zhu Youwen just tightened his grip on the axe.

Staring closely at the direction of the red-tailed fox, Zhu Youwen held the axe in his hand ready to strike. He practiced the movements over and over in his mind, determining the angle and force of his chop.

When he encountered the Green-faced Deer before, he was unable to do anything and was even glad that he didn't have to face the strange beast head-on.

But this time...

"I can do it."

Zhu Youwen took a deep breath.

"I will surely be able to..."

"Roar!!!"

A shrill bear roar sounded behind him, as loud as thunder!

"Zhengzhengzheng——"

More than ten ice spikes fell from the sky and penetrated deeply into the place where Zhu Youwen had just been lying.

"The bear is behind!"

Du Wuyi pulled Zhu Youwen away, turned over and stood up, then rushed forward with an axe in his hand.

Zhu Youwen, who was lying on the ground, remained motionless.

All the rehearsals in his mind disappeared without a trace at this moment. The fear of death completely gripped his heart, his limbs became stiff, his scalp felt numb, and even his back was completely wet with cold sweat.

"I……"

Looking at the figure charging forward with an axe in hand, and feeling the warm water on his crotch, Zhu Youwen felt only regret for himself.

Once again, it seemed like he couldn't do anything.

"Bam—"

At this moment, the big axe in the distance had already collided with the thick bear claws.

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