Chapter 7: Unexpected News

  "Puff puff"

  Qilin thought carefully and could only think of two possibilities.

  First, the people who were chasing after the black-clad person last time came in to search the mountain.

  Secondly, there are other more ferocious animals coming in.

  But she quickly dismissed both possibilities, because even if they were to search the mountain, it would have to be early the next morning, the sooner the better, unless the target was already dead, or that black-clad person wasn't important, just an ordinary thief. Secondly, if some terrible animal came in, it wouldn't just be birds flying away, the whole mountain would probably be filled with wolf howls, unless all the wolves were dead.

  Because the two most reasonable guesses were impossible, Zilin decided to go out and take a look. However, at the critical moment, Xiao Bai was nowhere to be found. She had not let the wolf pack go out to search for him, but rather believed in Xiao Bai's abilities and worried that the wolves would encounter some unexpected situation if they went out, so this time she only brought ten wolves with her.

  "How strange! In the past, I could hear wolves howling just by being outside, but today I've walked for so long and haven't seen a single one? Not even their voices can be heard?" A tall and thin man said, taking off the water bottle from his waist and drinking two big mouthfuls, looking around and continuing to complain "Not to mention wolves, not even snakes are present."

  "Young man, don't be too hasty. You don't know the danger of this forest, the quieter it is, the more dangerous it is." Liang Hu wiped away his sweat and continued walking, actually he was also curious, why hadn't they encountered any wolf packs along the way? Even if they were hiding in the deep mountains, it wasn't possible for them to disappear so quickly.

  Qin Xiao looked down from the big tree, and all he saw was wild grass. There was no sign of wolves. If he hadn't personally experienced being surrounded by a pack of wolves, he probably wouldn't have believed there were any here. He wondered what other people had discovered. Qin Xiao quietly took a deep breath, lightly jumped down from the branch, making almost no sound, brushed off the leaves on his body, and continued walking forward. Unexpectedly, someone grabbed his shoulder, and Qin Xiao secretly gathered energy in his hand to strike back at this person, but then he heard Liang Hu speaking.

  "This sturdy man is quite skilled." From the beginning, he had a feeling that this person was extraordinary, and his movements didn't seem like those of a hunter. Liang Hu Song opened his hands and walked to Qin Xiao's front, revealing a smile as he said "However, from here on out, the trees become denser, it's probably the domain of venomous snakes, so let's be careful."

  Qin Xiao looked at Liang Hu, he still believed in this person's ability, otherwise, they wouldn't have made it this far. Those mountain bandits would have been killed by the poisonous flowers and weeds if not for his warnings, let alone finding the demon girl.

  So he put down the general's airs and walked to the back of Liang Hu, carefully observing everything around him. If there was any movement, he would be the first to rush up.

  "Whoosh"

  Suddenly a rustling sound came from the weeds beside, all the hunters got ready with their bows, arrows and guns, staring tightly at that place.

  Qilin used a stick to beat down the tall weeds that were as high as her, and cleared a path. But suddenly heard a noise in front, the wolves around her became alert, staring tightly at the front.

  Is it a little white? The reaction of the wolf pack was as if they had seen an enemy, could it be another wolf pack? Qilin retreated several steps, she was only one wolf, and if she fought, she would not win, so she could only run. Qilin slowly turned around, made a running gesture towards the wolf pack, the wolf pack was puzzled but also started to run. Qilin also started to run.

  "Who?" Qin Xiao's eyes flashed as he swiftly drew his long sword from his waist and parted the weeds, the blade accurately and unerringly pressed against the newcomer's neck. If he made even the slightest movement, this person would undoubtedly be dead.

  "Waaaah~~"

  Qilin blinked her eyes, looking at the little white dog covered in weeds, and the wild boar in its mouth, feeling a mix of laughter and tears.

  "Spare our lives, spare our lives!" Seeing Qin Xiao's imposing killing intent, the two men trembled and knelt down to beg for mercy.

  Qin Xiao saw that the two were just ordinary hunters, and they looked very familiar. Weren't they the mountain hunters he had seen two days ago? They had also joined in? Quickly recalling his long sword, he turned around not intending to bother with them. But was suddenly grabbed by the foot, Qin Xiao turned back with a look of disgust, coldly saying "Don't you want to live?"

  "Want to live, want to survive." One of them raised his head, looked at Qin Xiao, but refused to let go of his hand, and crawled to Qin Xiao's feet on his knees, kowtowing desperately. "I only want to follow a good man."

  "The little one is too." Another also climbed up and pulled Qin Xiao's robe, kowtowing desperately.

  Qin Xiao saw that the two were quite intelligent and did not reveal his identity.

  "The little man's name was Jiang Li, who had once been saved by a good fellow and hoped to repay the kindness by being a cow or a horse. Jiang Li's sincere eyes were filled with bloodshot, seemingly having not slept well for several days. Yet, he still couldn't hide the determination in his eyes."

  "The little man is Guanzhong, and he also hopes to repay the kindness of saving his life by a good man." Guanzhong followed his brother here that day, and was also rescued by Qin Xiao. Qin Xiao's character moved him, and he also wanted to work for Qin Xiao like his big brother.

  Qin Xiao didn't say anything for the time being. If they delayed any further, Liang Hu would probably start lecturing again. He could only nod silently and let the two follow him.

  The wild boar had been torn to pieces by the wolves, and Qilin was leaning against a branch, grooming the remaining leaves on Xiao Bai's body. She didn't expect that Xiao Bai would also go hunting, and with one move, it was a wild boar, something that could kill people. It made her worry for nothing.

  However, the remaining leaves are easy to clean up. But Xiao Bai looks like she just walked through muddy water. The mud has already covered her ankles, and her snow-white fur has turned yellowish-brown, looking as if she had gone through a sandstorm in Beijing.

  Qilin carefully pulled off a yellowish thing stuck to Xiaobai's body, which was probably the biggest piece of mud. She looked at Xiaobai scratching itself and suspected that it had myopia, mistaking the muddy pit for a water pit, running in to take a bath, and coincidentally occupying the wild boar's territory, causing them to roll around in the mud. Thinking of this scene, Qilin couldn't help but think of the cat and dog next door fighting, and accidentally laughed out loud.

  Xiaobai and the wolf pack were all staring at Qilin, Xiaobai rubbed his muddy head against Qilin's face, covering her in mud. Then he looked up at Qilin with big innocent eyes. A strange itch came from his nose, Xiaobai lowered his head and tried to scratch it off with his paw, but ended up bumping his nose instead.

  It's really, wanting to throw a tantrum but not suitable, Qilin threw the muddy water in her hand towards Xiaobai, but it stuck to Xiaobai's nose, like a big caterpillar, very comical.

  "Haha? Hahaha." Qilin covered her stomach and burst out laughing, while Xiao Bai looked like she had just stepped on a pile of poop.

  For a moment, a burst of silvery laughter filled the forest, and even the birds flying away couldn't help but take a few more glances.

  After laughing enough, Qilin was about to help Xiaobai take down the thing, but when she got it, she found that the hand feeling was not right, and the adhesion of the mud was not so good. This looks like a piece of cloth no matter how you look at it. How is this possible?

  Qilin looked around and called out to Xiao Bai, who made her way through the dense underbrush. When they arrived at a small stream, Qilin carefully washed off the object in her hand, finally revealing a piece of yellow fabric. Qilin unfolded the fabric and examined it closely, only to discover that the characters on it were unlike any that had ever appeared in history.

  It's strange that she could understand it. It seems that according to the law of traversal, traversers will have the ability to recognize the local language and characters, it's true.

  But when she saw the content above, Qilin really couldn't laugh anymore.

  It is clearly written above, gathering hunters from all over the country, entering White Tiger Mountain, and besieging the witch.

  Sorceress. White Tiger Mountain.

  Qilin looked up at the mountain towering above this forest, from top to bottom, the number gradually decreasing, and only covered with white snow at the highest point. From this direction, it really looks like a resting white tiger. If this mountain is called White Tiger, then what about the witch... is she referring to herself?

  But she had always been careful and never let outsiders see her, could it be that man in black?

  Qilin gripped the notice in her hand tightly, and finally knew why the birds in the forest were so restless. It turned out that they were catching her, or rather, the demon girl!

  After being caught, is it going to be boiled in a pig cage? Fire punishment? Or cut into pieces? Or parade through the streets? Or???? Being worshipped? Thinking of these possibilities, Qilin smiled with an open mouth.

  Xiao Bai looked at Qilin alone on the shore with a silly smile, tilted her head and continued to take a bath.

  "Not to mention wolves, I haven't even seen a single wolf hair." After finishing speaking, the man stretched out his hand and washed it in the water. The icy creek water passed through his fingertips, causing him to shiver, but he still couldn't help but wash his face. He continued, "I might as well hunt one or two wild rabbits on the way back."

  "Hunters most taboo is being impatient, brother, just take your time searching and maybe..."

  "Shut up." Liang Hu covered the speaker's mouth with a warning hand and perked up his ears to listen for any sounds around them.

  Qin Xiao made a few flips and arrived at the tall tree not far from the small stream, his eyes scanning from afar to near. He held his breath and concentrated, his eyes scanning from afar to near, searching around like a hunting leopard.

  Several people around them looked at the two of them in confusion, except for the sound of the wind and birds chirping, there was no other sound. But Qin Xiao and Liang Hu heard it, a intermittent, cheerful laughter like flowing water.

  Over there. Liang Hu and Qin Xiao simultaneously looked in the same direction, then rushed over like the wind.

  As long as this person is caught, regardless of whether she is a witch or not, as long as they are brought before the Emperor, he will definitely order the annihilation of White Tiger Mountain. As long as it catches the Emperor's attention, even if this place was once that person's favorite spot, an order will be given. Thinking of this, Qin Xiao rapidly mobilized his internal energy and took to the air, swiftly passing through the trees and vines.

  Feng Changqing stood beside the Phoenix Pool, a red robe fluttering in the wind, facing the direction of White Tiger Mountain, with a faint smile at the corner of his mouth. Behind him was a man wearing a Yaksha mask, apparently a ritual officer.

  The demon girl, he never believed in her.

  But this matter, however, piqued his interest.