The Prince of Travelers

Chapter 067: Red Bear Hunt

“I have good news,” whispered Shien Lubu before the group left again on the second day, “There is a chieftain who wants to work with us. He will help with this plan as long as we help him get rid of the first and second chieftains.”

“Are you sure?” Qin Guang was doubtful of his friend's words. Seeing the barbaric attitude of the Tarkan people, he was not sure that they could be invited to work together as if he had forgotten that a few days ago they had made friendship with the Tarkan Khaganate.

“This is a conflict between tribal heads,” Shien Lubu back whispered, “You he's right or wrong, as long as we can take advantage, of course we have to take advantage of.”

“Today, me and the Grand Prince will hunt the red bear in the north!" otugai's exclamation made Shien Lubu and Qin Guang flinch. This is beyond their estimate. They were silent and glanced at each other.

“That red bear valley is very far away. The trip there will take three days with the fastest horse,” continued Otugai with his voice that is passionate as usual, “Whose people want to follow us, then he is allowed to come. However, he must be able to protect himself because this trip is not easy.”

The ranks of hunters instantly became crowded. They asked each other questions with the people beside him. Most hunters from the Ten Tribes of the Arrow Tarkan Desire to come along. Only a few of them doubted.

“This is serious,” Qin Guang clenched his hands tightly while grinding his teeth, “We will have trouble contacting the high minister if the distance is that far.”

“No problem,” Shien Lubu does not care, “However, we have to sacrifice the Eighth Prince.”

“Ck! The prince will definitely hate you so much if he finds out about this,” Qin Guang whispered softly. They were lined up in the last row, so neither Li An nor Wang Hongli could possibly hear his conversation. The rest of the members are also focusing on the words of Otugai Shad.

“As Mr. Otugai said,” Li An's voice sounded out loud in the imperial line of hunters. He held the imperial banner in his hand. If only he wore armor, of course he would look like a warlord like other military princes, “We will go to the Red Bear Valley today. Whoever is not happy, he can stay. Anyone who pleases, then he can join.”

“We will follow the Grand Prince,” exclaimed a member of Brigadier Cenangkas. The other members also agreed. Their cries made the traitors shudder in silence. In the end, all the hunting members from the empire went with Li An to the Red Bear Valley.

The group also left. Xiao Chyou and his two grandchildren delayed the plan for a while. It will be difficult if you want to change it, even though the preparation has been completed as mature as possible.

Three days of travel passed quickly. A large group of hunters stopped outside the Red Bear Valley. They divided the group to surround the red bear, making sure that the beast did not escape into any direction.

“Prince, we are very lucky,” said Otugai happy, “Look at the three bears. Let's catch them all.”

“Chief of the Tribe, people have arrived at their respective positions,” reported a lackey, “They are ready to shoot arrows at any time.”

“Good!” Otugai subconsciously exclaimed loudly enough, “Prince, show your abilities! Let this old man see how great a Grand Prince is from the empire.”

The bear's roar sounded a moment later. It seemed, the beasts had already realized that he was in danger. They did not just run away, but attacked the enemy that surrounded him.

Li An and the other hunters were no less quick. They hurriedly pulled the arrow from his bow. As soon as one arrow shot, the other arrows slid so that it became a rain of arrows.

Of the dozens of arrows, only a count of fingers hit the third body of the bear. The bears did not stop either. Although they were in pain, they still advanced to raid Otugai and Li An who were first seen.

“Protect the Grand Prince!” wang Hongli's exclamation sounded out loud all over. He drew his sword right in front of the bear who was very close. With a single slash, he made the front bear collapse.

“Foot the second arrow!” a Tarkan chieftain gave instructions. Not long after, the second rain of arrows fell from the sky. Unfortunately, the arrows were again unable to stop the red bear. Most of the shots missed on the ground.

“Enough! Let me face it with a sword like the Twin Swordsman,” Otugai drew out his sword. He darted forward to face the red bear who was trying to climb the hill to target the archers on it. At that very instant, Li An pulled back an arrow. With such a high concentration, he aimed for the last bear's eye.

“Hah! I got you!” just like Wang Hongli, Otugai killed the bear with a single slash. He even cut off his head. At that moment, the last bear was eyeing his blind spot.

“Grr!!” the last red bear groaned in pain as an arrow pierced through his eyes. The arrows were followed by other arrows. Before he could attack Otugai, his body had collapsed first because it could not withstand the pain.

Although it feels fast, actually hunting the bear takes a long time. It was late afternoon when the hunters managed to clear it. They rushed back to the camp with three dead bears.

“Grand Prince, eat this bear meat,” Otugai said offer, “This will make you many times stronger.”

“No, Mr. Otugai,” Li An shook his head, “I won't eat it.”

“Huh? Though this is the one-eyed bear that you killed,” Otugai did not necessarily force after Li An shook his head, “Sadly, this meat must not suit your taste.”

Li An simply smiled wryly in reply. He already has his own meat. In addition to hunting red bears, it also hunts other edible animals.

“When will we execute the plan?” shien Lubu asked uneasily. He could not wait to see the Eighth Prince's destruction. For some reason, he hated the prince.

“Patience!” Xiao Chyou who had just walked into the tent reminded him of the calm. He has no doubt now. His heart was already steady to side with the high minister. “We will execute the plan near the Yellow Leaf River. As soon as the plan is successful, one of us should hurry up to return to the empire and report this to the high minister.”

“We understand,” Qin Guang nodded. He laid down his body and put down the blanket. If the journey home goes well, they will arrive at the Yellow Leaf River tomorrow. Rather than wasting energy on chatting, it is better to rest so that tomorrow can carry out the plan to the maximum.

Xiao Chyou came back out of his tent after putting an item down. From a distance, he stared at the Eighth Prince who was sitting with Otugai and Wang Hongli by the fireplace. With a cold heart, he muttered, “Sorry, Prince. I have to do this for the sake of imperial glory.”