Chapter 24 – The Huntsman (1/2)

Chapter 24 - The Huntsman

The next day, his joyful mood was terminated by the encounter of a stranger.

Considering the countless adventurers in the Wild Mountain Range, it was not weird to meet others along the way. Actually, Qinghan had met some during his previous days. However… This man in front of him, was quite unique – He was wrapped in a loose black robe, which also covered his face, only revealing a pair of cold, murderous eyes. At the same time, a broadsword was hanging around his waist.

“Young man, take out all of your belongings, and… Disappear.” The man in black robe instructed Qinghan, in a domineering voice.

“Er! Are you one of the legendary huntsmen? Who hunts humans, rather than demonic beasts?”

Qinghan narrowed his eyes, observing the man in front of him. As the saying goes, a man who walks along the riverside will eventually soak his shoes. Now, the brutal huntsman was in his way. In this mountain range it was inevitable to encounter these people.

“Big… Big brother, please leave me with some traveling expenses.”

Qinghan stammered, while his face turned red and his body slightly shivered.

“Hehe, do you want your travel expenses or your life? Choose one.” Over the years, this huntsman had been accustomed to the most evil part of the human being, making his voice rigid and cold blooded. When he said these words, he slightly raised the broadsword as a warning sign.

“Ok, I… I choose my life!”

Out of panic, Qinghan took off the bag from his shoulder, while his knees were quickly becoming weaker and weaker. He hastily threw the bag on the ground, as he followed the huntsman’s instructions. At the same time, he slightly bent his left leg, in an attempt to disguise the handle of his dagger.

“Ha, Nice, you made the right decision! However, why are you trying to hide that good-looking dagger? Didn’t I tell you to take out all of your belongings?!”

The huntsman leisurely picked the bag up and weighed it in his hands. He had then inadvertently glanced at Qinghan and found the dagger.

“Errr… Big brother, I’m afraid, this… This is my last hope to walk out of this beast-ridden mountain range. You know, it is my only… My only weapon.”

Qinghan explained in broken sentences, hoping for some leniency from the huntsman.

“Give me the dagger, or I’ll make you sleep in this mountain range forever.” The huntsman didn’t care the slightest about Qinghan’s explanation, as he continued to threaten Qinghan with a wildly arrogant expression.

“Alas…” Qinghan pondered for a short while, and came up with a decision. He pulled out the dagger from its sheath, and unwillingly threw it in the direction of the huntsman.

Seeing the submissive Qinghan, the huntsman sneered in an almost inaudible voice.

The trajectory of the dagger formed a beautiful arc. By leaning forward a little bit, the huntsman was prepared to catch the approaching dagger.

However, his conceited eyes suddenly turned into panic and fear.

Within a second, a vague figure had chased in the direction of the dagger at an unbelievable speed, and finally, a white and slim hand had grabbed the handle of the dagger. Without a warning, one arm of the huntsman had been deeply cut by the dagger.

- Bang!-

The bag and the broadsword were both dropped on the ground. Out of fear, the huntsman hastily stepped backwards, while his right hand was holding his wounded left arm.

“I won’t kill you, buddy. Well, my advice for you, don’t be a huntsman anymore, it’s too risky. You should take on a less dangerous occupation to make a living. ”Qinghan dusted the bag off, and put it back on his shoulder.

“Oh… Judging from your speed, I suppose you are a cultivator in the Realm of the Commander… Thank you for not killing me. Look, one of my arms is already paralyzed by the cut of your dagger; I am obviously unqualified to be a huntsman in the future.” It took several minutes for the huntsman to come to himself. He was not only surprised by Qinghan’s speed, but also by his acting skills. As an experienced huntsman in this mountain, he felt ashamed to be cheated by a mere teenager.

Since his left arm was severely injured, the huntsman had no chance to wave his broadsword with his left arm in his lifetime again, deep inside his heart, the flaming anger had surged into a fury. Nevertheless, he was also a double-dealer, whose true intentions would never be found in his expression.