Chapter 008: Entering the Village

At that moment, a young man in his twenties walked out of the room and said to the old man with a grin, "Dad, just accept the money they give you; people in the city have plenty of money, and this little amount means nothing to them!" After saying this, he cast a glance, both intentionally and unintentionally, at the two fashionable women beside "Young Master Heng".

How did you follow me here? Still trying to take charge, it's truly amusing! Do you think this money belongs to you? If you want to give, why don't you give it yourself?" Seeing Xu Peng following them like a shadow, using their money to curry favor, as if he were the most important person here and everyone else had to listen to him, the two fashionable women beside "Young Master Heng" were somewhat displeased

In today's era, it is nothing like before; knife hunting has become a legendary affair

Xu Peng glanced at "Heng Shao" calmly and said slowly. He did not have a hunting rifle, nor could he spend over one million to buy a hunting bow like the "Heng Shao" in front of him. Besides, he wouldn't know how to use it either

This is such a person, "Heng Shao" finds it amusing; in this state, he still comes out to hunt? It would be more appropriate for him to stay home and recuperate. The two fashionable women beside him see Xu Peng dressed plainly and appearing on this rural path, and they assume he must be an unworldly country farmer, also casting a proud glance at him, their eyes reflecting a hint of disdain and disgust.

"It is like this, elder. We are a few individuals who have come from the military and wish to hunt in the vast grasslands. Today, the sky is already dark, and we are wondering if it would be possible to arrange for us to rest here for one night, so that we can set off early tomorrow morning," said Zheng Zhu, as he took out a stack of red banknotes from his backpack and handed them to the elder in front.

The camouflage caught the man's attention, "Is it really that expensive? Just to buy a hunting bow?" After all, he is a genuine second-generation military offspring. With so much money, he might never earn that much in his entire military career.

Hehe! Alright! You all shouldn't be so petty; the person might have just recovered from a serious illness and is merely seeking some benefits from us, which is not a big deal! "Heng Shao" glanced at Xu Peng with a half-smile; he had come out this time for hunting and fun, and there was no need to let one Xu Peng ruin his mood. He treated him like a fly—if he couldn't be swatted away, then let him be.

Upon seeing a farmhouse, Zheng Zhu approached and knocked on the door. An elderly man peeked out and, upon seeing Zheng Zhu in his camouflage uniform, thought he looked like a soldier. Behind him were a man and two women, all dressed in a rather extraordinary manner, suggesting they had come from the city. However, the old man was puzzled as to why these city folks had come to their small Hai Long Village in the middle of the night, and thus he inquired, "Who are you looking for? What brings you here?"

People in the countryside are straightforward. When offered so much money, the elderly firmly refuse, saying: "In the countryside, where would we need so much money? You... you can take some back; just one bill is enough." To prepare a meal, even for four people, one hundred yuan is more than sufficient.

Heng Shao smiled faintly and said, "It cannot be bought for hundreds of thousands; this bow cost over one million!"

In response to Zheng Zhu's inquiry, Xu Peng did not answer immediately. Instead, he slowly stood up and glanced at the few of them before finally speaking: "Hunters, rest here!" His voice was neither hurried nor slow, and it was quite indifferent.

Zheng Zhu had not taken a few steps when he rounded the stone pillar and suddenly saw Xu Peng sitting inside this m.hetushu.com. His body tensed up instantly, and he instinctively positioned himself in front of "Heng Shao," shouting sternly: "Who are you? What are you hiding here for?"

"Hehe, are you here to hunt as well? I didn't expect to encounter a fellow hunter at this hour of the night. Hmm? Why haven't I seen your hunting rifle? What do you plan to use for hunting?" Heng Shao, noticing that Xu Peng, a country bumpkin, spoke to them in a cold tone and pretended to be sophisticated in front of their group, couldn't help but mock him.

Xu Peng was originally not far behind "Heng Shao" and the others. After entering the village, he saw that they had already knocked on the door of a farmer's house, so he followed them to save himself the trouble of calling on the others.

over one million

Alright! Zheng Zhu, let's go. You are familiar with this place, so please lead the way ahead!" Seeing the man in camouflage appear somewhat dazed, "Young Master Heng" spoke up.

The old man hesitated for a moment, but ultimately accepted the money from Zheng Zhu. Then, feeling somewhat awkward, he said, "Well, that's fine. You all sit down and rest for a while. I will go prepare your meal and then tidy up your room." Noticing that Xu Peng only looked a bit pale and that his attire and demeanor suggested he was from the city, the old man assumed he was part of the same group as Zheng Zhu and the others. Since Xu Peng had spoken up, the old man felt it was inappropriate to refuse any further. After taking the money, he directly left the hall and went to the kitchen to cook.

The stack of cash in Zheng Zhu's hand was quite thick, at least no less than two thousand yuan. Upon seeing such a large sum of money, the old man's expression changed slightly, and he hesitated to reach out to take it. He quickly waved his hand and said, "You can rest here for a night without any problem; after all, we have plenty of rooms in the countryside, so it’s no trouble. However, I must mention that the conditions here are somewhat simple, and I wonder if you city folks can adapt to it."

"Little Prince! It is getting late. I think we should first find a household in the village to rest for the night. When dawn breaks tomorrow, we can find a local villager to guide us. They are much more familiar with the environment of the vast grassland than we are, which will save us a lot of trouble!" Seeing Xu Peng's pale face, looking weak and fragile, Zheng Zhu, who was the personal bodyguard of 'Young Master Heng' on this trip, felt relieved.

A military second-generation individual, accompanied by a bodyguard when going out, would have made Xu Peng from his previous life respond with utmost respect, answering any questions posed. However, in this life, if they wish to assert their authority in front of Xu Peng, he can only respond with a dismissive laugh. As the apocalypse approaches and chaos looms, all second-generation officials and military offspring will become mere fleeting shadows. The future world will be one where strength speaks for itself, and with Xu Peng's current capabilities, no one can assert dominance over him.

Just when the old man was at a loss for what to do, Xu Peng also walked in, a faint smile on his face, and said: "Old man, what he said is correct; you can take this money. After all, these people have more than enough money to spare."

This person is Xu Peng. He had actually been resting for quite some time, but out of curiosity about why these individuals were driving a military Hummer to this place in the middle of the night, he stayed a little longer. When he realized it was merely a military second-generation coming to hunt, he immediately lost interest

If Xu Peng were a bit more courteous to them, this "Heng Shao" might not have the mood to pay attention to a country bumpkin. Once people and books reach an absolute height, they will not have the leisure to concern themselves with someone who is, to them, unworthy of even carrying their shoes. It is akin to a wealthy and handsome individual trying to show off; their target will certainly be another wealthy and handsome person, rather than a beggar, as the principle is the same in both cases

Xu Peng paid no attention to the sarcastic remarks from "Heng Shao" and his companions. Naturally, he would not take advantage of them. The reason he followed them here was that since someone had already opened the villagers' door, he found it unnecessary to trouble himself further. After all, he was only staying for one night, and it would be the same anywhere.

Knife Hunting

The small path of 1 kilometer is not very far; in less than half an hour, a few people including "Heng Shao" and Xu Peng have entered Hai Long Village one after another. The villagers tend to rest early, and by this time, most of the people in the village have already gone to sleep

The sudden exclamation startled the few people behind "Heng Shao," and the two fashionable women let out a series of shrieks. By the time they regained their composure, they indeed saw a dark figure sitting beside the stone pedestal

"Alright, I will follow your lead! Let's go!" said Heng Shao, no longer paying attention to Xu Peng, as he followed behind Zheng Zhu with the two fashionable women towards Hailong Village. Zheng Zhu is a special forces soldier in the army, highly skilled, and his hometown is a small county near Hailong Village. He is more familiar with the vast grasslands than the other soldiers in the army, which is why he was chosen by Heng Shao to accompany him on this hunting trip to the grasslands, while also being responsible for his safety. Zheng Zhu is a special forces soldier in the army, highly skilled, and his hometown is a small county near Hailong Village. He is more familiar with the vast grasslands than the other soldiers in the army, which is why he was chosen by Heng Shao to accompany him on this hunting trip to the grasslands, while also being responsible for his safety

The physique of this young man is similar to that of Zheng Zhu, but there is an unmistakable air of rural cunning about him. Zheng Zhu frowned, clearly not very fond of this young man. "Young Master Heng" showed no change in expression, maintaining a calm demeanor, yet the two fashionable women beside him wore looks of disgust.

Originally, one or two thousand yuan was nothing to them; perhaps it wouldn't even be enough to buy a scarf around their necks. They accepted it nonetheless, but Xu Peng was the one in charge here, and they couldn't swallow their pride. Even Zheng Zhu, who was standing nearby, felt a bit displeased.

Only after they had walked a short distance did Xu Peng set off, trailing them by about ten to twenty meters, and headed towards Hailong Village

Zheng Zhu smiled and said, "Thank you, old man. Please keep this money; consider it our accommodation fee. Also, after such a long journey, we are quite hungry. I wonder if you have any food here, and if you could help us prepare a little."

"What? Knife hunting?" Heng Shao was first taken aback, but then a trace of mockery flashed in his eyes as he sarcastically said, "You really are something!" He considered himself a skilled hunter and knew that those who often hunted either used shotguns or double-barreled rifles to successfully hit their prey, which was no small feat. Moreover, knife hunting was even more perilous; if one encountered a ferocious beast, they might very well lose their life.

"Good!" The man in camouflage named Zheng Zhu came to his senses, then took a small backpack from the driver's cabin and put it on his back. After closing the car windows and doors, he took the lead and walked towards the small path, while "Heng Shao" and the two fashionable women followed behind.

After Xu Peng stood up, aided by the moonlight, the few people on the other side were able to see his appearance clearly. He was a young man whose face was devoid of any color, his complexion pale to the extreme, as if he had just recovered from a serious illness and had not yet fully regained his strength