The old hunter also heard the whispers around him, and his face instantly darkened.
He had just been rescued from the jaws of the wild boar by Li Zhichen. His heart was still full of admiration and gratitude. Hearing someone doubt Li Zhichen, he retorted unhappily,
"If she didn't kill this wild boar, did you? " He sized the man up and down. "I bet even if this dead wild boar were thrown in front of you, you wouldn't have the strength to carry it!"
As soon as these words were spoken, the whispering group instantly blushed and stammered, unable to say a word.
Li Zhichen smiled upon hearing this. If it weren't for the old hunter guiding the way during this mountain expedition, she wouldn't have encountered such a fat wild boar!
She still remembered the agreement they made before the hunt. Even if she gave half of this huge wild boar away, it would still be enough for her and Qi Lixiao to eat for some time.
However, there was no place in the mountain to slaughter a pig, and dealing with such a large pig would indeed be quite troublesome.
So Li Zhichen said to the old hunter, "Uncle, thank you. After I go down the mountain and deal with this wild boar, I'll send the wild boar meat back to you!"
The old hunter was stunned upon hearing this. He had thought that Li Zhichen's previous offer to split the prey with him was just a polite remark.
Moreover, during this hunt, he not only failed to help at all but also had to rely on Li Zhichen to save his life. How could the old hunter have the nerve to ask for the wild boar meat that Li Zhichen had hunted alone?
He didn't expect that this girl would still remember it!
The old hunter found this girl more and more to his liking. He waved his hand contentedly and said, "That's enough just hearing you say that! Next time we meet, I still want to ask you for advice on archery!"
Hearing this, the expressions of the people around instantly became strange.
This old hunter had been hunting in this deep mountain for so many years, and his archery skills were quite famous in the surrounding areas. Now he actually wanted to ask a girl under twenty for advice on archery?
Had they got it wrong?
Li Zhichen completely ignored the looks from the people around. She walked to an open area and "thumped" the wild boar down, instantly raising a cloud of dust.
When she had entered the deep mountain area earlier, she had gathered all the firewood together. Now she found some vines and tied them to the bamboo basket.
The moment Li Zhichen carried the bamboo basket on her back, the piled-up firewood instantly blocked her slender figure.
Several men around frowned. They always felt that Li Zhichen would be crushed the next moment!
The old hunter was just about to step forward to help when he saw Li Zhichen suddenly bend down and grab the two hind legs of the wild boar. With a flick of her slender arm, she actually hoisted the wild boar onto her shoulder!
Li Zhichen calmly bid farewell to the old hunter and then walked down the mountain calmly. Her steps were as light as the wind!
Seeing this scene, all the woodcutters, old hunters in the mountain, and even the old woman digging wild taros all turned their heads in unison, staring blankly as the young girl strode away.
Even those who had doubted Li Zhichen were now too shocked to say a word.
This wild boar was heavy enough, and with more than twenty solid pieces of firewood on top, it was unimaginably heavy!
This little girl had carried them so easily, as if walking on flat ground!
It wasn't until Li Zhichen's light figure disappeared in the distance that someone curiously asked the old hunter,
"This girl is so amazing! How on earth did she hunt the wild boar? Tell us in detail quickly!"
The old hunter immediately perked up upon hearing this. He cleared his throat pretentiously, and immediately someone behind him brought a small stool, and someone even offered melon seeds and peanuts.
The old hunter cleared his throat again, adding more details as he gestured and told the story,
" ... Just as the wild boar was about to pounce on me, I saw that girl rush forward with a long-handled axe in her hand, slashing left and right! The wild boar was instantly terrified, covered in blood, and turned around to run! But how could it be a match for this jade-faced overlord? I saw her reach out and lift it up, then throw it into the sky ... "
Everyone gasped in admiration and exclaimed, "What a majestic jade-faced overlord!"
The old hunter deliberately lengthened his voice and sized up the expressions of the others. The people around listened intently, getting nervous when they heard the thrilling parts, and hurriedly urged, "Then what happened? Hurry up and tell us!"
"If you want to know what happens next, kid, give me your pear!"
...........
Li Zhichen walked to a secluded place and threw the wild boar and firewood into the space system all at once. Instantly, she felt much lighter.
But just as she took two steps, she suddenly sneezed. Li Zhichen was stunned for a moment, a look of confusion flashing across her face.
Could she have caught a cold? Compared to the apocalypse, this body of hers was indeed a bit weaker!
However, Li Zhichen was still very happy. This trip to the mountain had been quite fruitful. Not only had she cut some firewood, but she had also hunted a rabbit and a wild boar. She could go back and have a good meal with Qi Lixiao!
As soon as Li Zhichen walked into the yard, she shouted, "I'm back! Guess what I hunted today!"
Qi Lixiao curved his lips. He had heard the rustling sound of the door opening earlier, so he pricked up his ears and listened carefully.
It seemed to be the sound of fur dragging on the ground. Presumably, Li Zhichen had hunted some wild game.
But this feeling of having someone share their joy with him was quite novel to Qi Lixiao. So he pretended to be stupid and asked, "What did you hunt?"
The moment his voice fell, Li Zhichen stepped into the room. Qi Lixiao's gaze fell on her bloodstained dress. His pupils shrank suddenly, and all his good mood vanished in an instant!
Li Zhichen was injured?
Who had hurt her?!
Li Zhichen waved her hand carelessly and ran to the table to drink a bowl of water. "It's not my blood."
After saying that, she pointed to the wild boar and rabbit that she had just placed in the yard, a smug smile on her face.
"I'll make charcoal-grilled rabbit and hot pot for you today!"
After saying this, Li Zhichen retreated behind the screen to change her bloodstained clothes and didn't notice Qi Lixiao, who let out a sigh of relief.
When Qi Lixiao saw the bloodstains on Li Zhichen's body just now, his mind seemed to go blank for a moment.
At that moment, there seemed to be anger, surprise, and some other indescribable emotions in his heart.
It wasn't until he saw that Li Zhichen was safe and sound that his heart and other organs seemed to return to their proper positions.
But at the same time, a feeling of annoyance suddenly welled up in Qi Lixiao's heart.
If someone really hurt Li Zhichen, how could he, a cripple, protect her?
Would he still just lie on the flatbed cart, unable to move like last time?
Qi Lixiao didn't want to experience this feeling of powerlessness again.
If only ... he could stand up.
Qi Lixiao lowered his eyes and suppressed the raging anger in them. By the time Li Zhichen came out from behind the screen, his expression had returned to normal.
Li Zhichen washed her hands clean and leaned over to Qi Lixiao's side to wipe his body. Her small hands kneaded Qi Lixiao's arms with just the right amount of strength.
Seeing that Qi Lixiao's bedsore was almost healed, Li Zhichen took his pulse.