Chapter 10, Scarred Wings

This is Chen, and over there is Sean; they are the ones who saved me. The bird pressed down on the hand of Scarfeather, which was holding the bow

However, Ba Yu remained completely still, his eyes fixed intently on Chen Jianqiu and the gun in his hand, while his hand instinctively reached for the bow.

He took the shotgun from behind, checked its condition, placed it in front of the saddle, squeezed his legs against the horse's belly, and with a loud neigh, the black horse galloped towards the distant, faintly visible peaks.

Why do you always leave me alone at the camp

"Did those two help you kill Robert?" Scarfeather's voice sounded somewhat hoarse, leaving one to wonder if this was the original tone.

So, are we still going to the mountains? That bounty hunter said there are federal soldiers ahead

However, what he did not know was that not far behind him, in the shadows of the forest where the sunset could not reach, there was also a sharp arrow aimed at his throat

Where is your gun? I heard on the way here that there are federal soldiers nearby, it is very dangerous

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"Chen, don't be nervous, this is my brother from the tribe, we grew up together," Feiniaojian quickly explained

Just as he made up his mind to shoot the arrow, a cold dagger was pressed against his neck, the blade sinking three tenths into his skin

This type of cigarette does not have a filter, and the taste is quite harsh. He does not particularly like it, but having it is better than not having it at all

I have indeed seen a few soldiers, but only from a distance, as I did not wish to disturb them. Our location is quite concealed, and everyone usually stays indoors, so they cannot find us. I came out intending to hunt some game to bring back, so I only brought my bow.

"Boss, let's put the gun down first and not hurt our own people. I'm really afraid you might accidentally fire it," Sean chimed in from the side

The bird, upon seeing this person before it, was overjoyed and rushed forward, wanting to embrace him

"If you don't come out now, I can guarantee that there will be many more holes in your body." He disengaged the safety on the double-barreled shotgun.

Scarfeather nodded: "I will go as well; I have been hunting with the birds for many years."

Chen Jianqiu's eyebrows suddenly raised

I am a bit worried; the federal army should not be present here.

"How far are the flying birds?" Chen Jianqiu pulled the black radish to the riverbank to drink water, while also checking the remaining provisions in the saddlebag, which were already running low

The scarred figure had an expressionless face, yet his breathing was somewhat rapid. He attempted to steady his breath. The bow was fully drawn, and the bowstring trembled slightly, whether due to the prolonged tension of drawing the bow or the inner turmoil of anxiety was uncertain

Thinking of this, Feinia couldn't help but smile. Growing up in the same tribe, Scar Feather and he were both friends and rivals. Although Feinia was the son of the chief, Scar Feather always competed with him, vying for the glory that belonged to the Indian warriors

Feinia and Sean were both stunned, not knowing when Chen Jianqiu had quietly chambered the bullet

He concealed himself among the bushes, intently watching the white-tailed deer, while Scarfeather inexplicably followed another trail.

Chen Jianqiu's face revealed no expression as he slowly lowered the gun's muzzle, opened the chamber, and removed the two bullets inside.

They possess an extraordinarily keen sense of smell, and almost no unusual scent can escape their noses

Even hunting must be compared, truly.

Having received no response from Feinia, Chen Jianqiu turned his head. Since encountering Hanif, Feinia had remained silent throughout the journey.

Upon entering the wilderness of www.hetushu.com, with horses and guns at hand, what is there to fear

We are almost there. There is a pass behind that mountain ahead; if we turn in, we can ascend the mountain. The birds stand in the shallows, using the water to cleanse and wipe their bodies, as it is said that this can purify their souls

They do not know, but the person who has been observing from the bushes behind them for a long time is aware.

The three individuals traveled south along the Green River for two days. Along the way, the road beside the river became increasingly narrow, making the journey more difficult.

Then he drew out the shotgun from the horse and also entered the forest

Suddenly, Chen Jianqiu drew the shotgun from his horse and aimed it at the bushes behind them

What happened? Flying birds?

All four mounted their horses, with Bayu and the bird-like Sean in the lead, while Chen Jianqiu, instead, rode the black carrot and fell to the rear.

"Robert was not killed by us," the bird shook its head

"Your ten dollars, wasn't it taken when Johnny grabbed you?" Sean asked while on horseback, gazing at the flowing green river.

Chen Jianqiu took out the pack of cigarettes he had found in the sheriff's drawer from his pocket, pulled out one, struck a match to light it, and then threw both the cigarette and the match to the bird.

Thus, they found a peaceful spot under a rocky mountain to light a campfire. As Chen Jianqiu was about to stuff the last few biscuits into his mouth, Fei Niao spoke up: "Stop eating the dry rations. On the way here, I saw the tracks of a white-tailed deer. I will go hunt one for dinner and bring the rest back to the tribe"

He stood up

Hey, boss, why haven't you said much along the way

Two individuals entered the forest with bows and arrows

After the figures of the two disappeared into the forest, only Chen Jianqiu and Sean remained by the campfire. The restless Black man, feeling utterly bored, picked at his fingers while asking questions.

However, the seasoned hunter would not give them such an opportunity, just like the birds in flight now, he had previously washed away the sourness from his body with river water

"That night, I took it back again; after all, this money was lost to me by him. I am a fair person," Chen Jianqiu replied while brushing the dust off the old saddle with his hand

The forest in North America is slightly dim in the evening, as a white-tailed deer lowers its head to graze on the moss on the ground. Its companions are doing the same. From this point until nightfall, they must be vigilant against the attacks of the North American gray wolf and the cougar

An Indian, clad in bison hide, slowly emerged from the grass, holding a bow in his hand. This individual appeared to be of a similar age to the flying bird, yet he bore a terrifying scar that ran across his left cheekbone

Hello everyone, how are you?

However, no one responded to him. Chen Jianqiu was focused on roasting the dagger he had obtained from Johnny over the fire

When the white-tailed deer looked around and then lowered its head to feed again, the bird knew its opportunity had come. It raised the bow in its hand, took an arrow from behind, and placed it on the bowstring

The bowstring is drawn tight, and the arrowhead points directly at the deer's head

Well, everything is fine. Everyone is thinking of you and is worried that something might happen to you

Along the way, only Scar Feather and the flying bird were continuously communicating in their own language. Sean simply closed his eyes in the back seat, while Chen Jianqiu sat alone behind, lost in his thoughts.

Sean was once again dumbfounded

I will step out for a moment

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The federal soldiers are unconcerned with law and order; we must quickly rendezvous with the tribe of the Flying Bird. Otherwise, in a few days, those bounty hunters will be enough to give us a run for our money. By the way, Flying Bird, how much bounty do you think Sheriff Morris will offer us

As we chatted along, we crossed the pass and entered the mountains. The sunlight filtered through the coniferous forest, and the setting sun in the west seemed to be on the verge of falling. Scarfeather suggested that we find a place to set up camp first