Free Web NovelChapter 120: Chapter 120: The Colossus _1
Elder Wang chuckled with a smile, slowly nodded, and said, "Family Head, rest assured, I have already given him a heads-up in advance, almost exactly as you instructed."
Under the guidance of the medicine-fetching girl, Ye Ming and his two companions entered deep into the mountains.
Upon arriving here, the air became remarkably fresh, the temperature cool, and white mist was drifting around; it truly resembled a heavenly paradise.
Xu Lele was filled with curiosity about everything around her, taking deep breaths of the fresh air, and she didn’t forget to chase and play with the birds in the woods. freewebnσvel.cøm
Wang Ning’s face, however, was clouded with worry, looking concerned. Before entering the mountain, he had already given his subordinates a heads-up to bring people and gear over quickly.
After walking for who knows how long, the medicine-fetching girl suddenly stopped, pointed towards a spot not far away, and said, "It’s right over there."
Following the direction the girl pointed, Ye Ming did not find any Silver Snow Grass but instead saw a cave.
Considering the surrounding environment and climate, Ye Ming deduced this was the ideal location for Silver Snow Grass to grow.
If nothing unexpected happened, the herbs were likely inside the cave.
"Thank you!" Ye Ming expressed his gratitude and eagerly headed towards the cave.
However, just as he was about to step into the cave, a harsh shout suddenly came from afar, "Stop, who allowed you to go in!"
No sooner had the voice faded than a beam of flashlight shone over.
Two black-clothed bodyguards walked over, blocking Ye Ming’s path.
Seeing Ye Ming’s attire and mistaking him for a tourist who had come to enjoy the mountains, they said impatiently, "If you want to play, go elsewhere. We are on a mission."
Ye Ming slightly furrowed his brow and responded, "We’re not here to play; we’ve come to find medicinal herbs!"
The two bodyguards exchanged glances. While talking, they had already pulled out sharp daggers and told Ye Ming, "Whatever you want to do, do it somewhere else. We have occupied this place!"
Wang Ning immediately felt displeased and questioned, "Occupied? Why haven’t I heard anything about it?"
"I am Wang Ning from Jiang County. If you want to occupy this mountain, you need to notify me and submit an application. Otherwise, your occupation is illegal!"
The patience of the bodyguards had already begun to wear thin, and they cursed directly, "What’s this about legal or illegal? In this place, the knife in my hand is the law!"
With that, the two bodyguards brandished their daggers with the blades pointed at everyone.
In this godforsaken mountain, where rules are dictated by the strength of one’s fist, other matters don’t count for much here.
Wang Ning was taken aback and stepped back a few paces, looking somewhat troubled as he asked Mr. Ye, "How about we just let it go, Mr. Ye? They have knives and they seem like desperate criminals!"
"The closest Patrol House is over ten kilometers away. By the time the patrols arrive, they’d have long fled; it’s just not worth it!"
"Moreover, my men are still on the way. It will take them a while to get here. If you really want to fight for it, it’s better to wait until my men have arrived!"
Wang Ning made what seemed to be the most sensible analysis. Under the current circumstances, withdrawal was the safest course of action; otherwise, provoking these desperadoes could lead to unthinkable consequences.
But where would Ye Ming be afraid? These two bodyguards weren’t even enough to whet his appetite. Although the opponents were Martial Artists, their level was too low; they weren’t even qualified to trade blows with him.
Ye Ming took a couple of steps forward and said, "This wilderness doesn’t seem to be your territory. Why can’t we come here?"
The bodyguard snorted coldly, obviously not interested in wasting words with Ye Ming, and, brandishing his knife, was ready to charge over, saying, "Kid, you sure talk a lot, I’m too lazy for this talk, let my knife teach you a lesson!"
Ye Ming had no intention of backing down; he didn’t mind giving these savages a taste of their own medicine.
Just as both parties were at an impasse, swords drawn and crossbows taut, a shout suddenly came from within.
The source of the voice was right inside the cave.
The two bodyguards’ faces changed instantly, they no longer paid attention to Ye Ming, but instead shouted, "It’s bad, the young lady is in danger!"
They turned around to enter the cave.
Unexpectedly, at this moment, the ground shook violently, as if a train was rumbling over the surface.
Xu Lele’s face changed, and she asked, "Could it be an earthquake?"
As the shaking grew stronger, the surrounding trees also began to sway.
Wang Ning thought carefully and shook his head, "It’s impossible, there are no earthquake zones here, there must be something else happening."
As soon as he finished speaking, a series of dull footsteps approached.
The vibrating sound accompanied the footsteps.
In the next second, two figures flew out, the very same bodyguards who had threatened Ye Ming with knives. They looked utterly disheveled, as if hurled out by a tremendous force.
Following them, a girl’s figure dashed out of the cave.
Her hair flowing, dressed only in a simple T-shirt and shorts, her delicate features and attractive face stood out, but now she wore an expression of terror, running for her life out of the cave, her shoes lost in her haste, of which she was entirely unaware.
"Run, there’s a bear, there’s a bear in the cave!"
The girl called out loudly.
No sooner had her words finished than a huge figure emerged; on closer inspection, it was indeed a giant bear.
Not only was the bear massive in size, but it also had thick layers of padding protecting its body, as if clad in natural armor.
It was not only enormous in stature but also moved with remarkable agility.
The two bodyguards scrambled up from the ground, immediately drew their guns, and fired two shots at the bear.
To everyone’s surprise, the bear’s thick layer of padding deflected the bullets, failing to penetrate and instead enraging it.
After the gunshots, the bear became furiously angry, and its speed increased. It grabbed the running girl with one hand, lifting her effortlessly.
The girl, terrified and pale, trembled violently and cried out, "Somebody save me, please! I don’t want to die!"
The bear, not understanding human language, scrutinized her for a moment before opening its maw wide and biting down towards her head.
Xu Lele was also frightened, hiding behind Ye Ming, she said with a trembling voice, "Ye Ming, what should we do? Should we save her?"
Even at this critical moment, Xu Lele was still thinking of others regardless of her own safety.
As the bear’s sharp fangs almost touched the girl’s skin, Ye Ming flashed to the bear’s side, raised his fist, and punched the bear.
After a muffled sound, blood trickled from the bear’s mouth, its grip loosened, and the girl managed to break free.
Ye Ming grabbed her arm, pulled her to the side, and said, "Back off immediately, do not come near!"
