Chapter 7, Extreme Escape

Hawkeye said softly, "I can handle it myself."

Saying this, Hua Wan walked towards Chu Yao, lifted her chin with his hand, and leered, "Light beauty, I truly cannot bear to kill you. Come, let me enjoy you for a moment first"

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The mocking smile of the hawk-eyed man: "This girl named Chu Yao indeed possesses a certain level of strength, but what about you? Kid, you are nothing but a useless waste, utterly incapable of even the first level of human realm strength. It would be better for a useless person like you to just die."

The Bloodthirsty Tiger is renowned for its speed and attack power. It possesses a unique characteristic: its first strike is always a sweeping claw attack aimed directly at the prey's head, earning it the title of "King of Headshots"

Indeed, the blood continued to flow, even causing him a sense of dizziness. Who is Eagle Eye? He is a mercenary specifically trained to kill, and he naturally knows which parts of the body can bleed profusely. In the blink of an eye, Lin Mu Yu's right arm was already stained red with blood

Lin Mu Yu assessed the speed and distance of the Bloodthirsty Tiger and suddenly whispered, "Sister Chu Yao, duck!"

So, this is the true intention behind Hua Wan wanting to kill herself, to preserve her position as the top alchemist in Yanshan City

Chu Yao no longer cries; under the law of survival of the fittest, she understands in her heart that she must become strong, otherwise no one will help her to be strong

Lin Mu Yu did not explain why he had to do this, and in fact, there was no way to explain it. This is because he knew that the Bloodthirsty Tiger was a species that served as the level 100 boss in the game "Conquest," the overlord of the Fierce Tiger Forest, which had caused many players to be driven to despair, dying countless times before finally defeating the Bloodthirsty Tiger. Since herbs like Silverline Grass and Iron Pear Flower in this world correspond to those in the game, perhaps the monsters would also correspond as well

Once again, a tiger's roar echoed, and a scorching wave of air swept through the forest. In the distance, a fierce tiger with a coat of fiery red fur appeared on the ridge. Four golden stripes on its head shimmered brilliantly in the sunlight, revealing the undeniable majesty of the beast king. Its merciless gaze fixed on Lin Mu Yu, who was bound to a tree. After another roar, there was no need for further testing; it lunged forward with great ferocity.

Lin Mu Yu's eyes glinted with coldness as he said, "Eagle Eye, if I do not die today, then it will certainly be you who dies!"

Quickly, Lin Mu Yu and Chu Yao were both tied to a large tree. When Eagle Eye approached with his battle axe, Chu Yao was completely frightened to tears and shouted, "Eagle Eye, you beast, we have no grievances or enmities, why do you want to harm us!"

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Lin Mu Yu feigned a relaxed demeanor and smiled, saying: "I am fine, Sister Chu Yao need not worry about me; the wound has already begun to stop bleeding and clot on its own, so there is nothing to be concerned about"

Hua Wan dismissed it with a laugh and left with a wave.

Tsk tsk, what a pity to waste it as bait

As the east began to brighten, a winding mountain range appeared ahead, truly the legendary Canglong Ridge

Lin Mu Yu, disregarding the excruciating pain in his arm, hurriedly lunged onto Chu Yao, rolling with her into the grass. Behind them, several loud thuds echoed as arrows nearly one meter long struck the Bloodthirsty Tiger, only to be deflected away. The tiger's fur was as tough as iron needles, indicating a level of defense far beyond that of ordinary beasts.

Cast the net

If they could evade the first strike of the bloodthirsty tiger, with the power of this 4,000-year-old spirit beast, it would surely be able to split this tree in two. The rope tied around their waists was not too tight, and the only method was for both of them to leap together, allowing the rope to slide over the cross-section of the tree trunk. This was the only option, although it was quite dangerous, but Lin Mu Yu truly had no other choice and could only take this risky course of action

Lin Mu Yu said softly: "Sister Chu Yao, are you ready!"

Sister Chu Yao

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Eagle Eye said: "Each spirit beast has its own territory and will not wander too far. This area already belongs to the Bloodthirsty Tiger. The Bloodthirsty Tiger is extremely sensitive to the scent of blood and can detect the smell of human blood carried by the wind from ten miles away. Therefore, we only need to let the bait bleed a little, and it will naturally attract the Bloodthirsty Tiger to come."

The cold wind howled, leaving only Lin Mu Yu and Chu Yao tied to the solitary tree.

Good

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Indeed, it did not keep people waiting for long; a distant roar of a tiger echoed, causing the entire forest to tremble as if in response. The tiger, being the king of the jungle, was now a super spirit beast with 4,000 years of cultivation, and this imposing presence made people shudder even more.

The hawk-eyed figure swung the battle axe, and with a "crack," it opened a wound on Lin Mu Yu's shoulder, blood gushing forth. At once, Chu Yao was terrified, looking at Lin Mu Yu with tear-filled eyes, crying out, "Ah Yu, it's all my fault, Senior Sister. If I hadn't taught you alchemy, you wouldn't have encountered such a calamity. Ah Yu, it's all my fault..."

Hua Wan turned away in anger, her face filled with unwillingness, and gritted her teeth at Chu Yao, saying: "Light beauty, you must survive. As long as you can live, I will definitely make you experience my skills in bed!"

No need

As the strongest member of the Flame Eagle Mercenary Group, Eagle Eye sat on a nearby tree branch, gripping his battle axe, coldly observing everything around him. Once preparations were complete, he immediately commanded, "Everyone, take cover. Do not make a sound until the Bloodthirsty Tiger appears. Anyone who dares to act recklessly will have their head chopped off by the axe in my hand"

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Although I say there is nothing wrong, my heart is pounding. Can the bloodthirsty tiger really smell its own blood and come? If the bloodthirsty tiger comes, a spirit beast from 4,000 years ago, how can I possibly escape with no strength at all?

Hua Wan seems to still harbor unrelenting intentions, showing no signs of giving up on his feelings for Chu Yao; however, Lin Mu Yu, standing by, did not allow him to succeed

Boss, we have arrived, " said a mercenary

Looking up at the silhouette of the eagle, an indescribable loathing arose within him. These mercenaries were nothing but beasts, treating human lives as mere weeds. A chill spread through Lin Mu Yu's heart; this world was indeed too much of a survival of the fittest.

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Hmm..." Chu Yao nodded gently

Lin Mu Yu endured the excruciating pain and turned around with a faint smile: "Sister Chu Yao, what are you saying... I have no regrets, it's nothing... it's nothing..."

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At the moment when the two individuals bent down together, the bloodthirsty tiger's sharp claws swept across, with a "crack" sound, the tree was directly severed in the middle. As the splintered wood flew and scattered, Lin Mu Yu shouted, "Jump!"

Lin Mu Yu remained silent.

Then follow the instructions

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Lin Mu Yu said: "If the Bloodthirsty Tiger appears later, do not panic. Follow my command. When I say 'lower your head,' you must immediately lower your upper body, and then within one second, jump up with me. This is our only chance of survival, do you understand?"

Hawkeye suddenly stood up, gripping his battle axe, and said in a low voice: "Everyone, be on guard!"

He knew that he must remain calm; otherwise, Chu Yao's condition would collapse

Roar

Chu Yao's tears were almost dried up: "Hmm, Senior Sister is listening, A Yu, you speak."

Hawkeye, in a rush, charged out wielding his battle axe

Hmm!

Is that so

Hua Wan couldn't help but burst into laughter, her gaze sweeping over Lin Mu Yu with a hint of resentment, and said: "Tie this brat up, I'll come and bleed him dry!"

Hawkeye, feeling quite impatient, said: "Continue onward! We must reach Canglong Ridge before dawn!"

Chu Yao cried while spitting on the ground, saying: "Beast, disgraceful scum!"

Hawkeye removed the battle axe from his shoulder, his eyes filled with the spirit of battle, and said: "Four days ago, a hunter spotted a bloodthirsty tiger with four golden stripes on Canglong Ridge. It is well known that one golden stripe represents an age of 1,000 years, so this bloodthirsty tiger is at least 4,000 years old. Its spirit stone must have already condensed, and killing it would also yield the spirit of the beast, which is what the young lord desires."

The Seven Star Forest at night exudes an indescribable chill. Along the way, the Eagle Eye mercenaries joined forces to slay a 400-year-old spirit beast, a wolf king-level gray wolf that had already cultivated and condensed spirit stones, making it a dominant force in the forest. Now, it was divided into four pieces of meat, all dried and devoid of any blood, hanging from the hindquarters of four mercenaries' horses.

"Ayu, your wound..." Chu Yao asked with tearful eyes like pear blossoms

Hua Wan expressed some displeasure: "Eagle Eye, my father gave you a full 3,000 gold coins, is it not worth even a mere common woman?"

Arrived ... ...

Lin Mu Yu shook the rope and said, "Sister Chu Yao, don't sleep, listen to me, do not give up"

As he spoke, he lowered his head to kiss Chu Yao, but she desperately tried to break free. However, Hua Wan's grip was as firm as an eagle's claw, making it impossible to escape. In terms of strength, Hua Wan likely surpassed Chu Yao by a considerable margin. It seems that the legendary young city lord, Hua Wan, not only excels in alchemy but has also reached the 29th level of martial spirit in her martial arts cultivation. This legend is not false.

Hua Wan also drew the long sword from his horse's back, and with a "clang," the blade was unsheathed, shining with a cold, clear light; it was a fine sword. He smiled slightly and said, "How does the Eagle Eye Commander plan to kill this 4,000-year-old bloodthirsty tiger"

As he was polishing the battle axe, Hawkeye couldn't help but let out a cold laugh in his heart, secretly cursing the young city lord as a lecherous person. However, he still maintained a respectful tone and said: "We are already deep within the Seven Star Forest, where ancient spirit beasts of a thousand years may appear at any moment. Young city lord, it would be best not to think about that matter, to avoid unnecessary complications"

Just as Hua Wan was about to succeed, Hawkeye suddenly sneered from a distance: "Young City Lord, don't get too caught up in your enjoyment. If the Bloodthirsty Tiger is nearby, you might not even have time to finish undressing before meeting your end. My brothers and I need to set up mechanisms and traps, so I kindly ask you to leave immediately"

Do you listen to what I say

Lin Mu Yu shook his head: "It's nothing."

With a gentle leap, the rope had already crossed the cross-section. At the same time, a "whoosh" sound came from afar, signaling the attack of the crossbow cart

More than an hour has passed in the blink of an eye, yet the Bloodthirsty Tiger has still not appeared

What do they want to do?" Chu Yao felt a bit flustered

In the distance, Eagle Eye directed the mercenaries to set up an ambush. Two crossbow carts were hidden in the grass, aimed directly at Lin Mu Yu and Chu Yao. They were utterly insane in their pursuit to hunt down this bloodthirsty tiger. If the crossbow carts were to fire, it was likely that Lin Mu Yu and Chu Yao would meet their demise as well. Additionally, a group of mercenaries armed with bows and arrows had already concealed themselves in the grass, waiting for the command to strike.

Roar ... ...

At this moment, Hua Wan walked over, casting a cold glance at Lin Mu Yu, and said: "Regardless of whether those first-grade Stone Skin Potions were concocted by you personally, today you will certainly die here. The title of the foremost alchemist among the younger generation of Silver Fir City will forever belong to me, not you"

Chu Yao was astonished: "Is this... really useful?"

Wow!

The young lord of Yinsan City, Hua Wan, displayed a hint of lewdness on his face as he turned and asked with a smile: "Captain Eagle Eye, is this light beauty... can I... before using her as bait..."