Chapter 23

Lei Xingfeng saw a barbarian swinging a huge axe, and with just one strike, blood splattered as a massive bull's head was severed. He couldn't help but gasp and said, "My goodness... this is too exaggerated!"

A few minutes later, only three or forty wild bulls escaped, while the other half were hunted by the barbarians. Seeing the hunters from Hu Chiang Fort, each of them bared their teeth and grimaced, as if everyone felt a toothache. This was too brutal; one attack resulted in the hunting of nearly forty wild bulls. Such a harvest truly made people envious and jealous.

Hu Chiangfeng, on the contrary, breathed a sigh of relief and said, "The barbarians have a good harvest, so... they won't care about us."

There is a local saying: don't fear the number of barbarians, fear the hungry barbarians. Hungry barbarians are the most dangerous.

Lei Xingfeng said, "The barbarians are not invincible... I saw two of them injured, um, one of them should be seriously injured." With his sharp eyesight, he discovered the injured barbarians. One of them, unable to dodge in time, was impaled by a wild bull on a giant tree, instantly creating a large hole in his chest. Wild bull horns are not to be underestimated.

Compared to the harvest, this barbarian hunt could be considered extremely successful, with nearly forty wild bulls, a huge wealth.

A group of hunters from Hu Chiang Fort looked at the distant barbarians with envy. Ke Zizhong said, "The barbarians are really strong, tsk tsk, they are the true hunters."

The hunters discussed among themselves, their words filled with envy and jealousy.

Only Hu Chiangfeng said, "Alright, don't envy them. We can also hunt wild bulls, but... we can't act now. Wait until that group of barbarians leaves, then we can start."

Lei Xingfeng sighed, "We can't hunt today. Let's go back. With so many wild bulls, just sorting and transporting them will keep the barbarians busy."

Hu Chiangfeng nodded, "Yes, let's go!"

The group of hunters, having gained nothing, were scared away by the appearance of the barbarians. Lei Xingfeng had no choice; he wasn't afraid of the barbarians, but the hunters around him were unwilling to fight the barbarians. Without being in a life-or-death situation, no one would be foolish enough to challenge the barbarians.

Actually, after witnessing the barbarians' attack methods, even Lei Xingfeng felt his scalp tingle. The sheer display of power was absolutely shocking.

The people of Hu Chiang Fort hid in the giant trees. According to Lei Xingfeng's estimation, it would take several thousand years for the trees to grow so thick and tall. A single giant tree could accommodate hundreds of people, and if they were careful to hide, no one would see them.

Even on the giant trees, it wasn't very safe. Many wild beasts could climb trees, and there were also raptors in the sky. A careless moment could lead to an ambush, so even on the trees, they needed to set traps and have hunters on guard.

The hunters from Hu Chiang Fort quietly discussed the barbarians' harvest. Lei Xingfeng found a giant tree and climbed up. He didn't stay with the other hunters because he needed to practice. Now, each practice session could increase his Lei Wheel Force by forty to fifty units, gradually enhancing his strength. After being baptized by lightning, he found that his practice growth was slow, without the rapid increase that once gave him pleasure, but he remained patient.

Grandpa had a saying that Lei Xingfeng always remembered: any cultivation requires great patience and persistent effort. Especially for cultivators in this world, if they cannot improve their strength within a limited time, once their bodies age, it will be too late.

The Lei Wheel Force gradually increased. In fact, Lei Xingfeng's cultivation speed was already extremely fast because he had a Lei Seal in his body, giving him a greater advantage than other cultivators. Even for single-attribute cultivators, the daily increase in Wheel Force rarely exceeded twenty, while Lei Xingfeng could reach forty or even fifty.

Just cultivating Wheel Force wasn't enough; Lei Xingfeng also had to refine the newly cultivated Lei Wheel Force until it met his requirements.

As the sky gradually darkened, Lei Xingfeng finished his cultivation. He quickly left and climbed to the giant tree where the Hu Chiang Fort hunters were. He didn't want to spend the night alone on a giant tree. Hu Chiangfeng saw Lei Xingfeng return and said, "A Feng, you rest first. You don't need to keep watch tonight. Hehe, you are our main hunter, and we'll see your performance tomorrow."

Lei Xingfeng nodded in agreement. With enough people, he didn't need to keep watch. He climbed to where Ke Dashan was and sat down, sighing, "Uncle Ke, I'm back."

Ke Dashan said, "Hurry up and eat something. It's getting dark. Nan Shan found a tree hollow. After you eat, go to the tree hollow and sleep."

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In the morning, Lei Xingfeng came out of the tree hollow. He didn't sleep well last night, as various wild beasts howled all night. He saw Ke Dashan guarding nearby and said, "Uncle Ke, did you sleep well?"

Ke Dashan cursed, "All night... I hardly slept. The damn beasts were all crazy, howling non-stop."

Lei Xingfeng looked at Ke Dashan's dark circles and had nothing to say. He didn't sleep well either. Ke Nanshan said, "I rarely see such a lively night. It seemed like all the beasts went crazy..."

Hu Chiangfeng climbed up and said, "What's so strange? The barbarians hunted so many wild bulls. They must have been skinning and butchering them at night. It's no wonder the beasts went crazy. The barbarians are in groups, so they're not afraid, but they're keeping us awake."

Lei Xingfeng suddenly understood and said, "No wonder, no wonder. Once the smell of blood spreads, it indeed attracts a lot of beasts."

Hu Yi quickly climbed up the giant tree and soon reached Hu Chiangfeng's side, saying, "Clan leader, it's not good!"

Hu Chiangfeng asked, "What's wrong?"

Hu Yi hurriedly said, "The barbarians are coming this way, and they're very close!"

Hu Chiangfeng's face turned pale, and he hissed, "Quick! Hide! Everyone must be silent. All women must hide in the tree hollows."

There were many tree hollows on the giant trees, some large enough to hide a dozen people, and some small enough to hide three to five people. In just a few minutes, all the women hid in the tree hollows, and the other hunters held their weapons, hiding in the foliage. No one dared to expose themselves. If the barbarians discovered them, it would be a big problem. After all, hunters were also targets for the barbarians.

All the hunters from Hu Chiang Fort gathered on a giant tree. If discovered, they would be even better prey than wild bulls because the barbarians liked to capture hunters alive. They could be used for labor and, when food was scarce, as food.

Sometimes, the barbarians would even abandon a large prey to capture a hunter. However, the barbarians rarely hunted in human settlements, as it would cause a strong backlash and large-scale retaliation.

Lei Xingfeng already heard heavy footsteps, indicating that the barbarians were carrying heavy loads.

Despite their large and robust build, the barbarians moved silently in the forest. However, once they successfully hunted and carried their prey, they didn't care. Their steps were heavy, and they occasionally let out threatening roars to intimidate any wild beasts preparing to ambush them.

The strength of the barbarians was indeed monstrous. Lei Xingfeng saw a barbarian dragging two wild bulls, walking step by step. This group of barbarians numbered about thirty to forty, and the forty wild bulls were not skinned or butchered but were dragged whole. However, the wounds on the wild bulls and the large amount of blood flowing out attracted many wild beasts.

There were many wild beasts following the barbarians, including a group of large leopards that moved through the trees, ready to pounce at any moment.

The most critical issue was the route the barbarians were taking, which passed directly under the giant tree where the people from Hu Chiang Fort were hiding. As they appeared under the tree, every hunter's heart began to race, and they all gripped their weapons, praying that the barbarians would pass by without noticing them.

What they feared most came to pass. The barbarians didn't notice the hunters on the giant tree, but the wild beasts, especially the group of large leopards, did.

Several leopards pounced directly.

Hu Chiangfeng's vision went black. He was extremely angry and scared, his hands and feet cold, and his face pale. He knew they were doomed. There were about twenty large leopards.

Wild beasts were also cowards. They didn't dare to attack the barbarians but were excited to find the hunters. They didn't care what the prey was; as long as it could be easily captured, they wouldn't let it go.

Lei Xingfeng's face was also grim. As the main hunter, he was responsible for the safety and command of the hunting team.

With such a big commotion, it was impossible to hide from the barbarians. Several barbarians quickly noticed the hunters on the giant tree. The struggle with the leopards immediately exposed the hunters' presence.

At this point, nothing else mattered. The most important thing was not to panic. If the hunters panicked, they would be close to death.

Lei Xingfeng shouted, "Some of you block the leopards, the rest... follow me to kill the barbarians!" There was no choice; the barbarians, upon seeing the hunters, would attack like a lustful man seeing a beautiful woman or a starving ghost seeing meat, without hesitation.

Sure enough, when the barbarians saw the people on the giant tree, they bared their sharp teeth and hissed. The sound was so loud that even the women hiding in the tree hollows trembled with fear.

A barbarian let go of the chain dragging the wild bull, reached behind his back, and pulled out a short spear. The weapons of the barbarians were similar to those of the hunters, but the barbarians' weapons were larger and thicker. The barbarian roared and threw the short spear.

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