The sky collapsed, and in the blink of an eye, I found myself transported to Nanluoguxiang.

The five-person team continued their exploration through the dense forest.

However, after what Li Shun had just said, Li Kaixin offered to lead the way.

Li Yong didn't have any objections. His father had just called him aside and instructed him to protect Li Kaixin's safety.

The other three didn't say a word; they were just going into the mountains to try their luck anyway, so it didn't matter who they followed.

Sure enough, things changed after Li Kaixin led the way.

With his superb hunting skills and experience from several trips into the mountains, they quickly spotted their first prey near a thicket of bushes.

A sika deer, weighing about 70 or 80 pounds, was leisurely eating tender leaves from a bush.

It was completely unaware that someone was approaching.

Upon discovering him, the five men immediately lowered their bodies and lay prone on the grass.

Li Shun immediately pulled out his gun and aimed it at the deer.

With a bang, the deer jumped up in fright and darted into the depths of the forest.

Li Yong, Li Wei, and Li Tieniu patted Li Shun on the shoulder and rushed forward to find a good spot.

Just as I was about to fire a follow-up shot, I heard another sharp "bang" behind me.

The deer that had already darted away fell to the ground with a thud.

When Li Yong and the other three turned around, they saw Li Kaixin slowly lowering the muzzle of his gun.

This scene stunned them so much that they stood there, unable to move for a long time.

Li Kaixin put away his gun, and seeing the four men still staring blankly at him, he spoke up to remind them:

"Everyone, stop standing there and go check on that deer!"

The four of them then came to their senses and quickly ran towards where the deer had fallen.

Upon closer inspection, the sika deer's head was a bloody mess, clearly killed by a single shot to the head.

However, there was still a bullet hole on his body, which must have been shot by Li Shun earlier, but it didn't hit any vital organs and the wound wasn't deep.

Li Kaixin caught up, a smile on his face, and asked, "How was it? Did you kill him?"

Li Shun stepped forward and patted Li Kaixin's shoulder forcefully, his face full of admiration:

"Wow, I really didn't realize your marksmanship was so accurate!"

"Exactly, at such a distance, the deer was still running, and you took it down with a single shot."

Li Yong nodded repeatedly, his tone full of admiration.

Li Wei and Li Tieniu also offered a few words of praise.

"No, it's all luck."

Li Kaixin looked modest, then pointed to the sika deer on the ground and asked:

"By the way, how should we divide this deer?"

"Since you found the deer and shot it, we won't divide it among ourselves."

Li Yong said it straightforwardly, his words revealing his sincerity.

The other three, though envious, nodded in agreement, finding it reasonable.

Li Kaixin understood that when hunting in the mountains as a team, no one should try to keep all the prey for themselves, so he suggested:

"I think we should split the rest of the deer equally among the five of us, after the half that is to be handed over to the village as required by regulations."

"And if we encounter anything else, we'll do the same thing, what do you guys think?"

"Kaixin, but... this isn't quite right, is it?" Li Yong hesitated.

"What's wrong with that? It's settled then."

Li Kaixin made the decision immediately, and then half-jokingly added:

"However, when you get something good, just don't deny it."

"Of course not, we won't be that kind of immoral person!" Li Yong replied with a smile.

The other three also chimed in with smiles.

When Li Yong and the other three looked at the deer on the ground again, their eyes lit up with excitement.

Even if half of it is handed over to the village, everyone can still get several kilograms of venison.

Seeing their expressions, Li Kaixin smiled and greeted them:

"Alright, let's carry the prey on and continue on our way."

After speaking, Li Kaixin once again led the way, heading deeper into the woods.

The four of them carried the deer, following closely behind Li Kaixin.

During their subsequent search, Li Kaixin led them to find four more rabbits and three more pheasants.

Li Kaixin shot down two pheasants and two rabbits, Li Yong hit one pheasant, and Li Shun and Li Tieniu each hit a rabbit. Only Li Wei got nothing.

The sun rose higher, and it was ten o'clock in the morning.

It has been about four hours since the five of them started climbing the mountain.

Apart from Li Kaixin, the other four were all a little out of breath.

Ever since the deer was put on the platform, Li Yong and the other three have been taking turns carrying it in pairs, without letting Li Kaixin lift a finger.

Li Kaixin led the group to a cave with a relatively open view. Turning back, he saw the four of them covered in sweat and smiled as he spoke:

"Let's rest here for a bit, grab something to eat, and then we'll go!"

"good!"

The four responded, immediately unloaded their prey, and then collapsed to the ground.

They were also afraid that Li Kaixin would continue to move forward.

After trekking through the mountains and forests for so long, carrying prey, even these men who were used to physical labor were almost at their breaking point.

Li Shun sat on the ground, panting heavily. Seeing that Li Kaixin's forehead wasn't even covered in sweat, he couldn't help but praise him:

"Kaixin, you're really something! I'm speechless."

As she spoke, she gave him a thumbs-up.

"Exactly! Not only is he physically strong, but his marksmanship is also incredibly accurate."

Li Yong echoed the praise.

After witnessing Li Kaixin hunt several more prey, he realized that Li Kaixin's shot at the deer was definitely not a fluke.

Moreover, Li Kaixin's marksmanship is definitely far superior to the other four.

He couldn't help but twitch his lips as he recalled his grandfather's words to protect Li Kaixin.

"Yes! Yes!" Li Wei and Li Tieniu sat to the side and echoed.

However, Li Wei felt a little embarrassed thinking that he hadn't done it yet.

Li Kaixin smiled upon hearing their praise and didn't say anything more modest.

He knew in his heart that if he continued to refuse, he would appear hypocritical.

After resting for a while, the four of them took out the dry rations they had brought and began to eat them in silence.

Seeing this, Li Kaixin also took out a pancake from the cloth bag and slowly chewed it.

His grandma made him quite a lot of pancakes yesterday, weighing almost three pounds.

When they set off, he and Li Yong shared some food, and they only ate less than half a pound.