Chapter 28

"Real bounty hunters, genuine bounty hunters!"

Through Zhao Hu's explanation, Dong Fangxiuzhe finally understood how formidable the woman named Wangchao was, and also why Zhao Hu and the others were so nervous.

In this world, although there were many bounty hunters, over ninety percent of them were fake. Only those who truly passed the Hunter Exam could be considered genuine "bounty hunters"!

The Hunter Exam was held once a year, with tens of thousands of participants, but in the end, only a few hundred would survive, and even fewer would pass the exam.

This was a high-fatality exam, often referred to as a "journey to hell" by many!

Precisely because of this, those who became bounty hunters were seen as "messengers returned from hell."

"Little Master, the terrifying aspect of bounty hunters is their ability to take the head of a general amidst a thousand soldiers. It's best to avoid such dangerous people in the future," Zhao Hu earnestly advised.

His intention was to make Dong Fangxiuzhe avoid bounty hunters if he encountered them again, as places where bounty hunters appeared were never good.

However, his words had the opposite effect. The more he spoke, the more interested Dong Fangxiuzhe became in the woman named Wangchao, to the point where he now regretted not asking for her contact information when they parted.

"Oh, right, how did you know that sister was a bounty hunter?" Dong Fangxiuzhe suddenly thought of this and hurriedly asked.

"It's simple, because she wore the exclusive badge of a bounty hunter. It's common knowledge!" Zhao Hu said nonchalantly.

Dong Fangxiuzhe recalled that there was indeed a special badge on Wangchao's chest, which he had initially thought was a trademark of her armor. Sweat!

Zhao Hu, like a talkative person, began to share everything he knew about bounty hunters, so engrossed that he didn't notice the increasingly bright and intense light in Dong Fangxiuzhe's eyes.

"Bounty hunters are so amazing, even the royal nobility must be wary of them. They also enjoy many special benefits. I should take the Hunter Exam someday; it would make traveling the world much easier." Dong Fangxiuzhe thought to himself and added "obtaining a Hunter License" to his plans.

As night fell, a carriage sped down the road, raising a long trail of dust.

Zhao Hu continuously whipped the horses, urging them to go faster, hoping to reach the next town before dark.

The carriage's jolts did not affect Dong Fangxiuzhe's meditation. He seemed to have entered a state of selflessness, completely still.

Spiritual energy, like silk threads, wove an invisible net around him, guiding the threads with each breath.

Inhaling and exhaling, this was the most basic cultivation of Yin-Yang and the Five Elements!

After an unknown amount of time, Dong Fangxiuzhe suddenly opened his eyes and stood up like a spring.

"Zhao Hu, stop the carriage!" Dong Fangxiuzhe frowned slightly.

Zhao Hu, who was driving, quickly stopped the carriage by the roadside and lifted the curtain to ask, "Little Master, do you need to use the restroom?"

Dong Fangxiuzhe rolled his eyes, thinking, "Do I really need to go that often?"

"Where are we now?" Dong Fangxiuzhe asked as he got out of the carriage and looked around.

Surrounding them were towering mountains and rugged rocks.

The moon was not very bright tonight, making the area seem even darker and more terrifying.

Dong Fangxiuzhe sniffed the air and could clearly detect a strong scent of blood. While meditating, he had also sensed an unmasked killing intent.

This place is not peaceful! This was Dong Fangxiuzhe's conclusion.

He had observed the surrounding environment, which was ideal for bandits to ambush. If his guess was correct, there were definitely dead bodies ahead on the road.

"This place is not good. Are there any bandits around?" Dong Fangxiuzhe asked, but it was more of a warning to Zhao Hu and the others.

"Little Master, don't worry. With us protecting you, even if there are bandits, we won't be afraid!" Zhao Hu reassured him with a smile.

"I'm not worried about myself, I'm worried about you!" Although this was what he thought, Dong Fangxiuzhe did not say it.

He would not reveal his strength to Zhao Hu and the others unless absolutely necessary.

The carriage continued to move, but Dong Fangxiuzhe could no longer focus on his meditation. As the carriage progressed, the scent of blood became more intense.

To be cautious, Dong Fangxiuzhe pinched a talisman between his fingers, and as he recited the incantation, the talisman turned into a flame and disappeared.

He had silently set up a defensive barrier around the carriage!

"Whoever you are, I hope you don't provoke me, or else..."

A cruel smile appeared on Dong Fangxiuzhe's lips, and his eyes flashed with a cold light.

The carriage continued to move for about the time it takes to burn an incense stick when suddenly, a guard shouted, "Look ahead, there's something on the ground!"

Almost simultaneously, the carriage stopped.

Inside the carriage, Dong Fangxiuzhe clearly felt a guard dismount. Shortly after, a loud shout echoed, "Not good, there are many dead bodies here. We might have been ambushed!"

"Protect the Little Master!" This was Zhao Hu's voice.

Just as the carriage was about to turn back, a loud rumble was heard, and a large pile of boulders rolled down the hill, blocking their path.

"Charge!"

"Don't let anyone escape!"

"Capture the women alive, execute the men on the spot!"

In an instant, the area was filled with firelight and the sounds of battle cries.

Dong Fangxiuzhe knew without looking that they were surrounded, and the number of enemies was significant.

"This is your own doing!"

A cruel smile appeared on his lips, and Dong Fangxiuzhe stepped out of the carriage.

He saw the bandits on the hill holding torches and weapons, charging down like a flood.

"Little Master, it's dangerous here, get back in the carriage!" Zhao Hu quickly stepped in front of Dong Fangxiuzhe, holding a battle knife, and his Wolf Combat Aura burst forth.

In an instant, Zhao Hu's aura changed, resembling a fierce wolf with red eyes, his muscles swelling to more than twice their size. With a roar, he charged into the crowd.

With each swing of his knife, heads fell, and Zhao Hu's fighting spirit grew stronger. Covered in the blood of his enemies, he truly resembled a beast.

"Protect the Little Master!" Zhao Hu's rationality did not waver, and he shouted a reminder.

Most of the bandits were now focused on Zhao Hu, and the other guards knew this was the best opportunity to break through the encirclement with the Little Master.

"Little Master, we'll break through with you!" As they spoke, the guards were stunned.

Where was Dong Fangxiuzhe, both behind them and in the carriage?

Their Little Master—was gone!!!