Chapter 3: Entering the Mountain for Hunting

There are quite a few traps they have set along the way, and as we proceed, we may also be able to gather some small game.

The anger that had built up earlier has long since dissipated, and now he simply feels hungry

Wang Qi responded without even glancing: "You still need to encounter a wild boar for that to work. In any case, these traps do not require your concern. Isn't it easier to directly catch prey using the traps?"

Along the way, Wang Dashan focused solely on the journey

"If it weren't for the fact that I've watched you grow up, I would really think you are a clean little girl!" Wang Dashan's mocking voice did not arrive late this time

What use is this to you? It would be simpler and more straightforward to hunt a wild boar directly.

With a muffled sound of 'puff', the rabbit tilted its head and fainted.

At this moment, the sixth trap he checked finally yielded results... It was a wild rabbit with its leg caught.

I am simply older now; if I were young again, I wouldn't even be out of breath on these mountain roads! Wang Dashan wanted to save face in front of his adopted son, so he fabricated a bit about his youth.

Wang Qi continued to search for his traps, and in the outskirts of this forest, he could only use these small traps to catch some game.

At this moment, Wang Qi was truly displeased. He said, "Alright, Uncle Dashan, after we finish eating, hurry and take me into the mountains to hunt some more game. Winter is approaching, and while we hunters do not lack for meat, we cannot do without rice and flour for our staple food."

The two elders exchanged no words; they merely nodded at each other before proceeding along the familiar path into the mountains.

This time luck was on his side, as he found another wild chicken in the trap... Today's dinner looks promising

Therefore, it is quite difficult to know about this matter, and Wang Qi has never made things difficult for Wang Dashan... However, during these ten years, he has also learned some external martial arts from Wang Dashan, which can be considered as a combination of both internal and external cultivation

After handing over the wild chicken to Wang Dashan, Wang Qi once again restored the trap

Moreover, although Wang Dashan seems to be disdainful now, he will inevitably find it "delicious" when mealtime arrives, without exception every time

Thus, when returning from the mountains, there is still a chance to try one's luck and reap another harvest

He is indeed a person who pays great attention to hygiene

A piece of mugwort was ignited and thrown into the wooden cabin to first smoke out the mosquitoes, while Wang Qi had already taken the harvest in the backpack to the other side of the mountain stream to wash and sort it out

Wang Qi would occasionally run off into the distance, then nimbly slip into some densely overgrown hiding spots to check the traps he had set earlier

He does not wish to experience the kind of situation where one must endure three days of hunger no matter where they are

This road is their usual access route into the mountains, and to hunt large animals, one must venture deep into the forest.

The entire outfit likely weighs around 80 pounds, yet on Wang Dashan, it seems almost weightless

Wang Dashan quickly consumed two large bowls of meat and vegetable congee, and then sighed contentedly

In any case, he tends to pick up anything edible that he sees... This may be related to the numerous episodes of 'Survivor' he watched sixteen years ago.

Then he saw some small mushrooms growing under the tree beside him... So he simply picked them up as well.

Originally, entering the mountains required enduring the elements for four to five days, which was quite unfortunate for the young Wang Qi at that time. However, now it is equivalent to having a 'forward base,' allowing one to comfortably sleep for a night before truly venturing into the deep mountains and forests, which is undoubtedly a very pleasant experience

At that time, Wang Qi was only nine years old

He then threw the rabbit into the large bamboo basket behind him, considering it as a supply

A hunting trip into the mountains typically requires at least three to five days, and these game meats are just right for eating along the way

Although Wang Dashan is now in his forties, he truly cannot manage to live frugally... It may be hard to believe, but the real head of this household has been Wang Qi since seven years ago.

Wang Dashan firmly grasped the rabbit that was still kicking its legs in the air, then he gently flicked his fingers...

From this, he was convinced that after the "One Yang Rising," his body had truly improved

It is essentially a short bow used for hunting, along with two filled quivers and a machete used for clearing paths in the mountains

This small wooden cabin by the mountain stream was actually built during one of the trips into the mountains, when Wang Qi persistently persuaded Wang Dashan to construct it.

It seems that the practice of "Shaoyang Qi" being referred to as the authentic method of Qi cultivation in the Xuanmen school is indeed quite justified, as reaching a profound level truly leads to a remarkable state.

Theoretically, at this point, Wang Qi can connect to a more advanced Qi training technique for further cultivation... However, it is unfortunate that Wang Dashan himself follows an external to internal approach and does not possess a suitable Qi training technique to impart to him

Wang Dashan naturally looked down upon such meticulous calculations, but Wang Qi showed no intention of paying attention to him. He was in a period of growth and did not want to suffer from poor development

Taking advantage of the current low grain prices after the autumn harvest, it is prudent for us to hunt more game to exchange for meat or hides in town to buy rice

Wang Dashan's thinking is just that straightforward

Moreover, Wang Qi has collected a great deal of game along the way, so it is likely that this night spent in the wooden cabin will be quite comfortable

When he stepped out of his small hut, he saw that Wang Dashan had already shouldered his strong bow wrapped in fur, along with three quivers of arrows and a mountain-cutting knife, waiting for him

Wang Dashan would not do such things; he merely took advantage of Wang Qi's busyness and found some grass patches to climb onto the roof of the wooden house for a simple repair.

He immediately cut the rope on his leg and then grabbed it, tossing it towards Wang Dashan, saying: "Look, there will be meat to eat tonight"

"Alright, let's hunt more for the winter," Wang Dashan readily agreed

There has been a significant increase in endurance, speed, flexibility, and strength

Although Wang Qi is only sixteen years old this year, he has been hunting in the mountains with Wang Dashan since he was ten, so he is quite familiar with the journey ahead

Wang Qi was too lazy to pay him any attention, and after finishing washing the pots and pans, he immediately returned to his room to fetch his hunting gear

Wang Qi then took out the rope he carried with him and skillfully twisted it into a thin line to rearrange the trap, completing the entire process in no more than half a minute, demonstrating remarkable proficiency

In addition to some essential items like ropes strapped to his body, a rough estimate suggests that the total weight of the items he is carrying now amounts to approximately 40 pounds

On the first day, they walked at a relatively comfortable pace until dusk, and they arrived at a small wooden cabin hidden by the mountain stream, preparing to spend the night.

Ultimately, the external martial arts training has transitioned from external to internal, and the physical strength is truly formidable

He then put down his bowl and stood up, beginning to tidy up the tools he used for hunting

Wang Qi had already become quite adept at tidying up the aftermath, extinguishing the fire pit and then taking the pots and bowls to a nearby mountain spring to wash them thoroughly

The weather in the mountains is changeable, looking at the clouds on the horizon, it seems likely that there will be a rainstorm at midnight

However, at this moment, he felt warm all over, and the burdens he carried did not seem too tiring.

A pot of coarse rice was added with water, then some dried meat was chopped and some wild vegetables were thrown in for a haphazard stew, until the fragrant aroma of the rice and meat wafted up together, at which point Wang Dashan crawled over with a face full of sweat