Li Mei’s face turned ashen. She curled into a ball, forgetting even to call for help!
“Beast!”
Just then, Er Zhu, who had heard the commotion, arrived and saw the scene. He let out a roar and charged toward the wild boar.
“Er Zhu! Er Zhu!”
Feeling the wild boar’s presence drawing nearer, Li Mei suppressed her fear and cried out helplessly.
She didn’t want to die here!
She couldn’t die here!
Li Mei pushed down her fear and scanned her surroundings.
Suddenly, a hidden corner not far away caught her eye.
The corner was very dim, and a two-meter-tall rock blocked the front!
Li Mei didn’t have time to think. She ran to the corner at top speed.
*Bang!*
As soon as Li Mei reached the spot, she heard a thunderous roar and saw rocks flying everywhere!
Li Mei quickly covered her head. She looked up slightly, and the scene before her made her spine chill!
The wild boar had actually smashed through the two-meter-high rock!
Was she truly destined to perish here?
A flicker of despair crossed Li Mei’s eyes. But just then, she saw a familiar figure charging toward her!
Through the past few days of cultivation, Er Zhu had clearly felt a significant improvement in his physical condition.
Seeing the wild boar break through the rock, Er Zhu, in his desperation, ran faster and faster.
As the wind howled past his ears, Er Zhu suddenly heard the River God’s voice in his mind.
“River Luo Divine Skill, First Form: One Fist Settles the Universe!”
Simultaneously, a mysterious power surged from his dantian!
The power coursed through his nerves, instantly spreading to every part of his body. Er Zhu felt filled with strength!
Er Zhu raised his fist and punched the boar squarely on its head!
Instantly, the wild boar’s eyes rolled back, and it lay on the ground, motionless, as if dead.
Silence fell upon the scene.
Li Mei’s eyes reddened. She remained curled in the corner, looking at Er Zhu with a pitiable gaze.
“Er Zhu!”
She had so many things she wanted to say, yet for a moment, she didn’t know where to begin…
Fortunately, Er Zhu was still by her side!
Er Zhu didn’t look at Li Mei. Instead, he smiled and nudged the unconscious wild boar with his foot.
He had come to find medicinal herbs, but he had an unexpected bonus!
Such a plump wild boar should fetch a good price!
Er Zhu found some rope and tied the boar’s limbs. Only then did he have the time to examine it carefully.
The wild boar was over two meters long, its black hair glistening. It felt slightly coarse to the touch.
“Er Zhu, you’re hurt!”
While Er Zhu was examining the boar, Li Mei had somehow run over.
She grasped Er Zhu’s injured hand, her eyes filled with concern.
“It’s nothing, just a scratch.”
Feeling the warmth from her hand and recalling their awkward fall together earlier, Er Zhu quickly withdrew his hand.
Since he couldn’t make her any promises, it was best not to get involved.
This way, Sister Mei wouldn’t be sad and upset in the future.
Seeing that her hand was no longer held by his broad palm, a hint of embarrassment and loneliness flashed in Li Mei’s eyes.
She meant no harm, only genuinely cared about his injury.
Didn’t she even have the right to care about him now?
A wave of bitterness washed over Li Mei. Though she was hurt, she said nothing.
“Hmph! Hmph!”
The wild boar’s sudden grunt broke the awkward silence in the cave. Er Zhu hoisted the boar onto his shoulder and looked at Li Mei:
“Sister Mei, you carry the herbs from outside, and let’s go home.”
Li Mei didn’t reply, just nodded slightly and turned to walk out of the cave.
Forget it, now was not the time to dwell on such matters.
As long as Er Zhu was by her side, any relationship was fine!
Thus, Er Zhu carried the wild boar on his shoulder, Li Mei slung the basket, and the two walked down the mountain, bathed in the sunset’s afterglow.
As they descended, it was dinnertime, so Sun Er Niang and the others did not see the wild boar.
In the blink of an eye, another pitch-black night descended.
Accompanied by Li Mei’s steady breathing, Er Zhu was once again diligently cultivating the River Luo Divine Technique…
The next morning, Er Zhu dragged the wild boar to the town market.
The market was as bustling as ever.
Er Zhu tied the wild boar to a large tree and then squatted on the ground, watching the passersby.
After last night’s cultivation, his River Luo Divine Technique was only half a step away from reaching the second level!
He felt as if his eyes had been opened, able to spot everyone’s ailments with just a glance.
But this was just his own feeling, and he needed to test it.
And now was the best opportunity to do so!
“How much for this wild boar?”
Before Er Zhu could observe for long, he suddenly heard a gruff voice beside him.
Er Zhu turned his head and saw a man built like a barrel, with a face full of coarse flesh, pointing at the wild boar and asking impatiently.
“Yo, it’s Er Zhu!”
Just as Er Zhu was about to speak, the man recognized him at a glance. His face broke into a wide smile as he slowly approached Er Zhu.
It was Wang Fatty!
Er Zhu also recognized the man instantly. His brow furrowed, and the corner of his mouth twitched speechlessly.
Wang Fatty ran a pork stall and often came to Shiliu Village to buy pigs.
“Er Zhu, why are you here alone? Isn’t Widow Li with you?”
While Er Zhu was still stunned, Wang Fatty had already grabbed his hand.
He asked with feigned concern while looking around ostentatiously.
His meat processing plant had recently added a new project: selling wild boar meat!
Although the project was good, the cost would be higher.
He was worrying about how to haggle with the sellers when he unexpectedly found that the seller was Er Zhu!
This was great; perhaps he could even get a wild boar for free!
Wang Fatty’s eyes darted around, and the smile on his face grew brighter.
Seeing Wang Fatty’s ill-intentioned expression, Er Zhu knew exactly what he was plotting. He couldn’t help but snort.
Fool?
Today, he would show Wang Fatty who the real fool was!
“Heh heh, Sister Mei isn’t here, I came alone!”
Er Zhu bared his teeth and put on his signature foolish grin, scratching the back of his head with an innocent expression.
“Er Zhu, this wild boar is dangerous. Will you give it to me?”
Not seeing Li Mei’s figure and hearing Er Zhu’s words, Wang Fatty’s eyes gleamed. He whispered.
This fool had no brains; he would surely be scared and quickly give him the boar.
Heh heh, a fool is indeed a fool!
“Then you have to give me five thousand yuan!”
Just as Wang Fatty thought he would succeed, Er Zhu suddenly stood up, his expression serious as he held out a palm.
“Five thousand yuan? Are you f*cking crazy from poverty!”
Hearing this, Wang Fatty was so angry he almost jumped up!
He hadn’t expected Er Zhu to not only refuse to give him the boar but also ask for money!
And to demand five thousand yuan right off the bat!
Damn it, a domestic pig only cost a thousand yuan!
“Sister Mei said it’s a wild boar!”
Seeing Wang Fatty’s furious reaction, Er Zhu frowned and explained earnestly.
Actually, he had checked the price of wild boar on the way.
Such a large wild boar would cost at most four thousand yuan.
But, who told Wang Fatty to try and bully him?
The remaining thousand yuan would be compensation for his troubles.
“What wild boar? You f*cking idiot, what do you know about wild boar!”
Wang Fatty was furious. He shoved Er Zhu hard and tried to drag the boar away.