Perhaps other young masters, seeing how dangerous the situation was, would have turned and fled without a word, not caring about the lives of their subordinates.
But Zeng Shaozong was different from those people, and he had known Bian Haiyang for five or six years.
During these five or six years, although Bian Haiyang had taken money from the Zeng family, he had always been diligent and dedicated in his work.
On one occasion, a group of people planned to kidnap Zeng Shaozong and extort money from the Zeng family patriarch.
It was all thanks to Bian Haiyang's desperate protection that Zeng Shaozong was able to escape safely.
But now, watching Bian Haiyang and his bodyguards fight valiantly, Zeng Shaozong could do nothing to help. This feeling of powerlessness made him feel extremely distressed.
"Shaozong, let's, let's hurry and leave. Otherwise, it will be troublesome later."
Although the black bear hadn't charged at them yet, Bian Haiyang's men were dwindling. The black bear might charge at any moment, so Rong Rong was terrified and wished she could leave immediately.
As for the treasures on the treasure map, she had long forgotten them.
At this moment, survival was the most important thing.
Zeng Shaozong looked at Rong Rong, who was pale with fear beside him. Despite his unwillingness, he had no choice but to follow Bian Haiyang's advice and leave immediately.
After all, it was a black bear with immense strength. Even if he stayed and fought alongside Bian Haiyang, the outcome would only be one more person lost.
Moreover, if he were to be so foolish as to stay, wouldn't it be a waste of Bian Haiyang's good intentions to cover their retreat?
"Go!"
Zeng Shaozong closed his eyes, and when he opened them again, he had made his decision.
Hearing Zeng Shaozong say they should leave, Rong Rong breathed a sigh of relief. She was most afraid that Zeng Shaozong would act impulsively and decide to stay, which would be disastrous.
The bodyguards beside them immediately prepared to escort the two away.
However, just as they were about to leave, there was another rustling sound from the bushes in front of them.
"Young master, be careful."
The first reaction of the two bodyguards was to rush in front of Zeng Shaozong, shielding him and Rong Rong behind them.
At the same time, Rong Rong's face turned ashen with fear.
A single black bear had almost caused them heavy casualties. If another fierce beast emerged from the bushes, they might all perish here.
She couldn't understand what her brain was thinking, why they had to come to Hua Yan Mountain when they were fine in the city.
Rong Rong felt an immense regret and self-blame.
En?
But the next moment, two young men walked out of the bushes.
"The people over there are in trouble. I'll go help him first."
As the taller young man on the left finished speaking, he rushed towards the area behind Zeng Shaozong and Rong Rong.
Seeing the other person charging towards Bian Haiyang's location, Zeng Shaozong and Rong Rong were stunned.
"Come back quickly! It's dangerous!"
As soon as Zeng Shaozong reacted, he shouted loudly.
Although he didn't know these two people, Bian Haiyang and his many bodyguards were already wounded. If another stranger were to join them now, it was not something he wanted to see.
"Don't worry, it's just a big dumb bear. My friend can handle him in minutes."
Zeng Shaozong's shout did not make the young man who rushed out stop.
Instead, the man who appeared with him spoke at this moment.
Zeng Shaozong and the others turned to look at him and found that the man standing opposite them showed no change in expression because his companion had rushed towards the black bear.
"My friend, the bodyguards I brought are all formidable experts. Even they are no match for that black bear. Your friend is just rushing to his death. You should quickly call him back."
Zeng Shaozong, being kind-hearted and unwilling to see anyone else get hurt, said quickly.
As for Rong Rong, she said with annoyance, "A big dumb bear? That thing can swat you friend away with one paw. They truly don't know the meaning of death."
Little did she know that not long ago, Rong Rong herself had said the same thing.
But the black bear was too terrifying, making her immediately change her mind. Now, she was even criticizing others.
"Seeing is believing. Just watch."
The young man was too lazy to argue with them and simply crossed his arms, stepping aside.
Zeng Shaozong, Rong Rong, and the two bodyguards were also astonished by his composure. They had forgotten about leaving in their haste and turned their heads to look in the direction of the black bear.
...
"Are we going to die?"
"Probably. This black bear is too powerful. It can take off half our heads with one swipe."
"Heh, I never thought I'd be killed by a bear in this day and age."
Zeng Shaozong's bodyguards were now completely unable to resist the black bear.
They had tried earlier, sacrificing their comrades to inflict damage on the bear with their knives.
But after a few stabs, they realized they couldn't even pierce the black bear's hide. They were on entirely different levels.
Even Bian Haiyang, the most skilled among them, was now covered in wounds, with blood dripping from his mouth and body.
"Brothers, you all know what kind of person Young Master Zeng is. Therefore, as long as we ensure his safety, even if we die, our families will receive a generous compensation. Besides, as bodyguards, we should have been prepared for this."
Bian Haiyang dodged a swipe from the black bear as he spoke.
The large, fan-like palm had hit him just moments ago, and his internal organs still ached.
He knew very well that since he had decided to stay and cover their retreat, his chances of survival were slim. However, due to his trust in Zeng Shaozong's character, Bian Haiyang did not regret his decision.
It was just that the thought of himself and those around him approaching the end of their lives made Bian Haiyang unable to suppress a pang of sadness and fear.
Roar!
The black bear, standing on its hind legs, roared again.
A bodyguard standing in front of it was stunned by the roar.
Immediately after, the black bear swiped its paw towards his head.
If that blow landed, he would surely die on the spot.
Bian Haiyang desperately tried to rush over and push him away, but his speed was too slow. He could only watch helplessly as the black bear's paw approached his comrade's head.
"No!"
Bian Haiyang shouted, unable to bear to witness what would happen next.
At that moment, the black bear's paw was just a few centimeters away from landing on its comrade's head.
The black bear suddenly swayed and stumbled back a few steps.
Everyone was startled. Then, before their eyes, a tall young man appeared.