Returning to 84, hunting for wealth, one person feeding three families.

Ye Chen and Tian Cong have known each other for a long time.

They had long since developed a tacit understanding.

The two acted together as if they were telepathically connected.

With just a glance from Ye Chen, Tian Cong immediately understood and, without saying a word, moved to flank from another direction.

With this coordinated effort, the two quickly drove the first herd of deer to the valley entrance.

Using the trap, Xie Ding and Li Yan harvested more than a dozen pairs of deer antlers.

All together, they weigh over thirty kilograms.

"We've struck it rich! This pound of deer antler is worth 200 yuan."

"Just this herd of deer alone can earn me several thousand. I never thought making money could be so easy!"

The balding man held the deer antler excitedly.

In contrast, Li Yan and Tian Cong appeared much calmer.

Having accompanied Ye Chen into the mountains several times, the two had long since gotten used to it.

Ye Chen is always one to make a move only when he does, and when he does, it's astonishing!

"Hurry up and get rid of those deer with their antlers cut off, then we'll move on to the second herd!"

Ye Chen urged, and then led Tian Cong back into the valley.

After a whole morning of activity, the group had a very fruitful day!

After taking stock of the supplies, we found that several of the snakeskin bags we brought were already full.

The balding man said excitedly, "I made more money this afternoon than I have in all my previous earnings combined."

"I counted and found that I harvested nearly a hundred pairs of deer antlers, weighing more than two hundred jin (100 kg)."

"Even if sold to government purchasing points, these deer antlers can still be worth tens of thousands of yuan."

"If we sold it to private pharmacies, they'd probably offer even more!"

"Alright, now that you know the price, keep your voice down, or the walls might be overhearing you!" Ye Chen reminded him.

Then, he urged them on.

"We can't stay here any longer. Now that we've gathered enough, let's hurry back."

"Let's walk together on the road, remember to keep quiet."

"If you run into other people, don't make a fuss. I'll handle it."

Now, Ye Chen has become the backbone of the team.

Upon hearing this, the other three immediately nodded and, following Ye Chen's instructions, packed their equipment and embarked on their journey home.

……

Half a day later.

sunset.

Ye Chen and his group of four walked very quickly, carrying snakeskin bags on their backs as they walked out of the old forest.

"We'll be back in the village soon. Once we get there, we'll pack our things and leave!"

Ye Chen said coldly, "The gains this time are simply too great."

Far exceeded his expectations!

If we stay here, and someone notices something amiss, we could easily be targeted by someone with ulterior motives.

Once it gets to that point, it might be too late to turn back!

"Oh dear, isn't this balding? I heard Master was crippled, lost a leg, and you've already turned around and gone to live with someone else?"

"If your master knew he'd raised such an ungrateful wretch, he'd probably be furious!"

Suddenly, a teasing voice came from behind the four of them.

Turning around, I saw five mountain herders carrying baskets on their backs.

With a mocking expression, he walked straight toward Ye Chen and his group.

The balding man recognized the other person and his face darkened. He quickly introduced him to Ye Chen, saying, "Brother Ye, this guy is called Liu Zhen. He didn't get along with me before, and I taught him a lesson."

On the way, Ye Chen kept explaining.

"Liu Zhen may look disheveled, but he is actually quite cunning."

"He's definitely someone who can make up his mind so quickly and give up provocation."

"Liu Zhen has probably already realized the value of the deer antlers in the snakeskin bag. We can't stay in Cat Village anymore; we must leave tonight!"

"Otherwise, if Liu Zhen blocks us, we'll definitely be in trouble."

"His father is the village chief, and relying on that background, he's made things difficult for many people. This time, he's been targeted by him, and something bad is probably going to happen!"

"Shy head, you're quite something, carrying so much stuff all the way out of the mountains. Not bad!"

"We've known each other for a long time. Let me see what good stuff you're carrying on your back!"

"Brother, I have many connections. If you have any good stuff, I might be able to help you sell it. I can charge a commission, you wouldn't refuse, would you?"

As if to verify the claim about balding, Liu Zhen walked straight toward the four people.

As he began to joke, his four brothers behind him scattered.

They subtly surrounded Ye Chen and his group of four in the center, clearly harboring ill intentions.

"Liu Zhen, I'm warning you..."

Upon seeing this, the balding man's expression hardened, and he quickly stepped forward.

When dealing with a thug like Liu Zhen, you must never back down. If you take even half a step back, he'll think you're easy to bully.

He'll take advantage of you and push you to the brink!

Although Ke Xieding understood this principle, he was far less decisive than Ye Chen.

Before the balding man could finish speaking, Ye Chen interrupted him without saying a word.

He flipped his right hand and pulled out a hunting rifle directly from behind him.

"Click!"

With a soft click, Ye Chen had already released the safety.

The dark muzzle of the gun was pointed directly at Liu Zhen's head!

"Say another word, and I'll kill you!"

"I'm from out of town, I came to Changbai Mountain to make a fortune, and I don't want to offend anyone."

"Young Master Liu, you are a smart man, and your life is precious. To gamble your life with someone like me is too much of a loss. You should know what to do, right?"

"you……"

The others were completely taken aback; no one had expected Ye Chen to be so audacious.

Liu Zhen instinctively wanted to be stubborn, but when he saw Ye Chen's finger pulling the trigger, already half-bent, he swallowed the words that were on the tip of his tongue.

This guy is really capable of killing.

If I say anything more, he will definitely kill me!

Sensing Ye Chen's ruthlessness, Liu Zhen felt an overwhelming sense of fear.

Even though he was unwilling, all he could do in the end was stomp his feet.

"Don't move, let them leave!"

At Liu Zhen's command, his men quickly made way for him.

Ye Chen then hurriedly led the three of them back towards Cat Village.

Seeing that Ye Chen and the other three had disappeared, Liu Zhen spat and cursed viciously.

"Damn it, in Cat Village I'm the only one who's ever pointed a gun at someone else, this is the first time someone's dared to point a gun at me!"

"We absolutely cannot tolerate this! Call men and surround these people!"

Liu Zhen roared, and his men immediately rushed towards the village.

Once his men had all disappeared, Liu Zhen's expression calmed down.

He muttered to himself, "That guy is guarding the snakeskin bag; there must be a secret hidden inside."

"It might be some kind of treasure. As the saying goes, one shouldn't flaunt their wealth, which is why they're so excited."

"As long as I surround these people and they hand over their goods, all the benefits are mine!"

Finally, Liu Zhen clenched his fist.

……

Cat Village.

Ye Chen led the three of them quickly toward the balding man's home.

Upon hearing this, the balding man seemed somewhat hesitant.

After all, he was the only one from Cat Village.

If we follow Ye Chen's advice and leave overnight, it would be tantamount to leaving our homeland.

When will you be able to come back?

I'm feeling insecure about my baldness.

As he hesitated, the balding man recalled his experiences that day.

Ye Chen seemed to have foreseen the future; otherwise, how could he have found that valley?

Moreover, in just one day with Ye Chen, he witnessed more than he had in the past twenty-odd years.

This man definitely has a secret, and considering Ye Chen's personality, you definitely won't lose out by being his friend!

Realizing this, the balding man clenched his fist, having made up his mind.

"Brother Ye, I'll go with you."

"I don't have anything valuable in my house, so I'll just leave it at that. From today onwards, my life belongs to you."