Chapter 2, Encountering Danger While Hunting

"Look, what is that?" Zhang Mei pointed at a tree not far away, where something resembling a cloud was attached to a large tree.

"Hehe, I'm afraid I might break it, so I'll wear it later when I come down." Xiao Hai said shyly as he rubbed his hands together

I am afraid, I am afraid that no wolf dares to come looking for me. Haven't you seen the weapon in my hand? It is not one to be trifled with. Xiao Hai shook the hunting rifle in his hand in a show of defiance

"Quickly pick it, we are going to get rich this time. I heard that Ganoderma is very expensive, especially the pure wild ones. Hurry up and pick it!" Little Hai responded loudly, his excited little face flushed.

"Alright, enough talk. After all, you are all wealthy individuals, and I will just enjoy myself, regardless of the source. Today, I will drive. How does that sound?" Xiao Hai said with a laugh, understanding Zhang Mei's intention.

The air in the mountains is truly refreshing, with a blue sky, drifting white clouds, and gentle breezes that bring a sense of comfort from within.

"Alright, hurry up, we will wait here." the two people replied together

On Sunday morning, Xiao Fo got up early. Today, he had arranged to go hunting in the mountains with Xiao Hai and Mei Er.

"Let me take a look. No, I can't see clearly. How about you, Xiao Fo, climb up and have a look?" Xiao Hai is a bit chubby, so climbing trees is something Xiao Fo is more skilled at.

Little Buddha looked at the tree, which was about the thickness of a hug. The tree was covered with vines, and it was not too difficult to climb. That ear-like thing was about four to five meters off the ground, which was indeed quite strange

Are you scared, Mei'er? Are you afraid too? If you are scared, we should go back

A green mist erupted from the rear of this thing, as it opened its mouth, gasping for breath while looking at the little Buddha, its mouth filled with fresh blood. Then, its body shrank back and it ran away.

A group of people continuously played with this large reishi mushroom as they moved forward

Although the path in the mountains is not very easy to walk, the young man does not mind these things. Xiao Hai ran at the front from the very beginning, bouncing and skipping like a child who has not yet grown up

Xiao Fo quickly took the gun, handed the knife to Xiao Hai, and said: "You wait here and take good care of Xiao Mei, I will go take a look"

"Let's go, put it in the backpack, hurry over to help the little Buddha," Zhang Mei shouted loudly to Xiao Hai

Pushing aside the grass, Xiao Fo saw that Sierra Leone was engaged in a struggle with a small beast. This creature resembled a dog to some extent, but it was covered in green fur and had two bulging eyes, something he had never seen before

The further we go inside, the darker the weather becomes. Xiao Fo seems unfazed, but Xiao Hai and Zhang Mei are feeling a bit scared. Xiao Hai says to Xiao Fo: "Xiao Fo, I think we've gone far enough; we might have already exceeded ten kilometers. Should we continue?"

What will happen next? This little monster has brought the spring of the little Buddha, let us wait and see

"Alright, I will go up, you wait down there." Xiao Hai replied.

With a loud thud, Xiao Hai fell to the ground, grabbing hold of a vine. He did not fall painfully, but the bead he had in his mouth was swallowed in a moment of panic. Xiao Fo coughed a few times but could not spit it out. Considering that the contents of the Lingzhi would not be poisonous, he did not take it to heart

Xiao Hai, not at all aware of the incident involving Xiao Fo's injury, tightly clutched the large reishi mushroom, his eyes shining brightly.

"Go back? Not a chance, we haven't even gone hunting yet! Although I have this large reishi mushroom, I still prefer hunting," Zhang Mei thought. If I say to go back, he will definitely not be satisfied, and I can't let him think I'm a coward.

"How is it? Isn't it cool? This is something my dad just bought for me, and it wasn't expensive, just around 200,000. I spent over 100,000 just on this equipment, it's definitely suitable for you boys to play with, hehe," Zhang Mei introduced eagerly. "On top, I installed 2 off-road tents, and there's also an inflatable boat. I just installed a complete set of full steel reinforced bumpers, and inside is a full set of off-road navigation equipment. Are you satisfied?"

"It's nothing, I still think clothes are important." The frugal little monk did not share this sentiment. After saying this, he climbed up the tree like a monkey.

"OK, let's go," Xiao Fo heard the roar of the cheetah and stepped on the gas, speeding off along the interstate highway towards the destination. "Yunhai Peak, here I come"

"Xiao Fo, are you up? You little rascal, waking up so late. Mei Er and I have already met up, and we will come to pick you up soon." Xiao Hai's call came even earlier. Hearing the complaints coming from that broken NJY phone, Xiao Fo packed a backpack, picked up the phone, and ran out. It is still a ten-minute walk to the meeting point, and he certainly does not want Mei Er to be kept waiting anxiously.

Xiao Hai was somewhat stunned. Although he knew that Zhang Mei's family had relatively good financial conditions, it was hard to believe it was to such an extent. Just for a trip, they actually bought a new car and spent over 100,000 to equip it. For someone like him, who often struggled to make ends meet, this was simply unimaginable

The front features a thick, fully enclosed off-road bumper, equipped with a pair of off-road spotlights. The front is fitted with a beach mirror, and the hood is adorned with a camouflage protective net, made of carbon fiber. The body has undergone camouflage painting and is affixed with off-road E tribe stickers. The imposing exterior is covered with decorative decals, featuring a dragon on the left and a tiger on the right. Although somewhat flashy, it reflects the playful nature of the owner. In summary, everything conceivable, or rather everything that can be installed, is definitely present on this vehicle, representing all the equipment that a young girl could imagine.

Finally, we have arrived at the foot of the mountain. This peak has been visited by many literati and scholars, yet no one has ever ventured into the depths of the mountain, for there is no road leading up. Vehicles can only reach the station "Lai De Qu Bu De" at the foot of the mountain.

When he climbed near that object, Xiao Fo finally saw clearly that it was a large Ganoderma mushroom, red on top, approximately four to five inches thick, with layers upon layers. "Hey, what a big Ganoderma! Do you think we should pick it?" Xiao Hai shouted down.

"What? You, hurry and put on a piece of clothing. How can you be like this? Is clothing more important than the body? With so many branches around, be careful not to get scratched." Zhang Mei commanded stubbornly

He only saw Xiao Hai take off his camouflage uniform, even removing his camouflage pants, and was about to start climbing the tree. Zhang Mei looked at him in confusion and asked, "What are you doing? Why are you taking off your clothes?"

"Do not speak nonsense, my father is just a foreman on a construction site, nothing remarkable, so keep your mouth shut." Zhang Mei was displeased and, fearing it would affect Xiao Fo's mood, angrily interrupted Xiao Hai's words.

Crawling down a little bit, just as he was about to reach the ground, Xiao Fo stepped into empty space and slipped down. In a hurry, Xiao Fo shouted and threw the Lingzhi towards Xiao Hai, saying: "Oh no, catch it quickly"

Little Buddha took out a dagger and carefully peeled off the reishi mushroom. This reishi had grown for many years and weighed a full five to six pounds. When he removed the reishi, he discovered a red bead in the middle, near the tree, which seemed to emit a faint red glow. Fearing it would fall, Little Buddha took it out, but having no place to put it, he placed it in his mouth

Xiao Hai quickly said: "Alright, alright, I won't say anything. Your father is just a foreman, and a big foreman at that. Is that good enough?"

"Hey, Xiaohai, why are you running so fast? Aren't you afraid of being eaten by wolves?"

Early the next morning, after having breakfast, the three individuals set out with a rented hunting gun, a machete, and a hunting dog. Although the shopkeeper repeatedly advised them to find a guide, they declined his suggestion. The shopkeeper could only warn them again and again not to venture more than ten miles beyond the outskirts of the mountains, as it would lead to trouble if any issues arose. However, the youthful arrogance in the hearts of the three made them dismiss such warnings with disdain

Only to see Xiao Fo open the car door, step in, and wow, the standard off-road equipment came into view: altimeter, compass, barometer, navigation system, everything was complete. This brand-new Leopard vehicle, although a standard model, had undergone extensive modifications in both interior decoration and tire instruments, exuding the aura of a true man. In order to please Xiao Fo, Zhang Mei, through her uncle's connections, found an off-road modification expert who maximized the off-road appearance and performance of the entire vehicle. He was a man, yet could not resist the allure of this car.

Xiao Fo glanced at Sierra Leone, already lifeless, and shouted in a fit of rage to those behind him, "Something has killed our dog, I am going to kill it, you all wait here, do you hear me?"

Right here, the hunting dog "Sierra Leone" seemed to have heard something and perked up its ears. Suddenly, it barked loudly and charged forward. As soon as the little Buddha's hand relaxed, Sierra Leone dashed into the grass ahead. After a while, the sound of the dog's frenzied barking could be heard, as if it was engaged in a struggle with some animal

"It's nothing, just a few small wounds, it's not a big deal," said Xiao Hai

Hey, buddy, this is no joke. With this equipment, my dad's boss isn't someone you can just casually deal with; it takes effort. " Xiao Hai glanced sideways at Zhang Mei. "Do you know what her dad does? Buddy..."

Although Xiao Fo is not of age, he obtained a driver's license last year through Zhang Mei, and unexpectedly, he has found it useful today

Zhang Mei hurried over to help Xiao Fo up, rubbing his bottom. "Look at you, I told you to wear clothes but you didn't listen. Look at your clothes all torn, and there's no medicine here. What are we going to do now"

The Yunhai Peak that we are heading to is over 200 miles away from here. It is a pristine forest and a favorite spot for hunting enthusiasts. When Xiao Fo saw that flashy Cheetah off-road vehicle, his eyes widened; it represents a man's dream.

What is this thing, Little Buddha wondered, when suddenly this thing bit down on Sierra Leone's belly. In pain, it shook its head and desperately tried to retreat, but this thing held on tightly, and it seemed it was about to bite Sierra Leone to death. Little Buddha quickly raised his gun, disregarding what the thing was, and shot it in the rear, as he was afraid of injuring the dog, so he could only aim there.

After parking the car properly, a group of three arrived at the guest room. After presenting their identification cards, the attendant led the three individuals to the VIP room that had been reserved in advance

Little Buddha followed the footprints of the little monster and rushed into the depths of the forest

The mountain path became increasingly difficult to traverse. After a while, Xiao Hai fell behind, allowing Xiao Fo to lead the way with a machete.