Chapitre 13: Chapter 013: They Came Knocking on the Door

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"Big Brother, why are you still stunned? Hurry and look! This wild boar is so big, it could sell for quite a sum of money! The pig should be completely dead by now, don't be afraid!" Ji Xinhe said, then quickly ran over to assess the situation.

The old hunter wore an incredulous expression, the corner of his mouth twitched. For the first time, he felt that he was outshone by a young village girl...

Originally, he had gone deep into the mountains to hunt, but who knew he would accidentally disturb a wild boar. A wild boar of such size needed at least three hunters cooperating to have a chance at killing it. Alone, he was naturally hesitant to act rashly. He chose to evade and flee instead. Unexpectedly, the frightened wild boar charged out of the deep mountains and ended up on the front mountain.

What was even more unexpected was that by chance, a young girl was digging for wild vegetables here. Seeing the wild boar charging towards her, the hunter's heart lurched with fear, but who would have thought that...

In just a few moves, she had dealt with the threat...

"Lass, you sure are brave. That archery skill of yours is impressive! You fired three arrows simultaneously and hit your mark so accurately!" The hunter, having recovered from his shock, couldn't help but exclaim in admiration.

You should know that in all his years of hunting, he had never tried to fire three arrows at once. In such a panicked situation, he was uncertain if he could hit his mark even with a single arrow.

While examining the boar, Ji Xinhe laughed, "I was just lucky. I used to play with slingshots with my brother, and I didn't expect that my archery would be somewhat accurate. Big Brother, are you from Yang Luo Bay?"

"Yes, my name is Wu Si. People usually call me Wu Lao Si. You probably have never seen me. I rarely stay in the village. If I'm not hunting in the deep mountains, I'm selling goods in town. This wild boar must weigh at least a hundred kilograms. Wild boar meat is much more expensive than domestic pig meat, roughly twenty cents per pound. It can fetch quite a sum of money!" Wu Lao Si said.

Ji Xinhe's eyes were practically shining, "Doesn't that mean it's worth about four liang of silver?"

"More than that! The wild boar's hide alone can be sold for several liangs of silver. Add it all up, I'm afraid it's worth about ten liang of silver. Lass, you truly are incredible!"

Ji Xinhe exclaimed in surprise, "It sells for that much money?"

"Indeed! But catching this beast comes at the risk of your life. In my entire life, I've only ever captured one, and that was with the help of five other hunters. I injured my shoulder badly in the process. This money doesn't come easy. Lass, you really are exceptional."

Ji Xinhe laughed, "This boar should be considered as hunting by Brother Wu and me together. Let's split the earnings fifty-fifty."

"Oh, no. I can't take advantage of a young girl like you. You're the one who hunted this wild boar. I hardly did anything. It's all yours." Wu Lao Si was a honest person.

"Brother Wu, you're not being fair. If it weren't for you driving the boar my way, I wouldn't even have come across it. Also, the arrows I used were yours. So, I can't claim all the credit. Since you're being modest, let's split it thirty-seventy."

Wu Lao Si waved his hands hurriedly, "This won't do..."

"Actually, I'm asking Brother Wu to share some of the money for a reason. I'm young and inexperienced in this line of work. Even if I have this boar, I wouldn't know how to sell it. If Brother Wu is willing, I'd like you to help me deal with this boar. Brother Wu is an expert and probably knows the best way to sell the meat or the hide. It's not something a young girl like me can do."

After listening to her, Wu Lao Si agreed, "I can help you with that."

"Moreover, I have another request." Ji Xinhe said hesitantly.

"Just tell me!" Wu Si could tell that this young girl was easy to get along with. She had generously let him share in the profits. If she needed help with something, he was naturally obliged to assist.

"As a young girl, getting a reputation for being able to kill wild boars is not necessarily advantageous. If it gets out, it may even make it difficult for me to get married in the future. Therefore, let's just say that you, Brother Wu, hunted this wild boar." Ji Xinhe said in a low voice.

Originaly, she didn't mind not getting married; she hadn't even considered getting married. However, they had yet to separate their households. If Ji Dashan and Lady Ding find out about this wild boar, she might not even get a single piece of meat. Even a chicken egg that Xiao Bei would get from Gou Dan could be confiscated by Lady Ding, let alone this wild boar.

So, this must be handled quietly.

Wu Lao Si readily agreed, "This is how it should be! You can rest assured, I'll help you keep it a secret. My house is by the ridge on the west end of the village, anyone can tell you where it is. I'll carry this boar back for processing. Once I've sold it, I'll give you your share of the money. How does that sound?"

Only then did Ji Xinhe smile, "Thank you, Brother Wu!"

Ji Xinhe looked at the massive wild boar on the ground, her heart filled with hope. A wild boar this size could probably bring in about ten liang of silver! That's a half year supply for a landlord's family! Finally, she had something to look forward to!

After bidding Wu Lao Si farewell, Ji Xinhe naturally had to gather some wild vegetables to bring back. When she reached the back hill, she had a sense of familiarity, as it was the place she had been the day before.

More accurately, it was where she had encountered that man.

Ji Xinhe, feeling a lingering fear, headed towards the place where the man had been hiding, wanting to see if he was still there. She pushed aside the bush, but found it empty. Not a single drop of blood was left behind, indicating it had been taken care of.

Ji Xinhe held her pounding chest, aware that with her current status as a village girl, she could not afford to provoke anyone. She couldn't be sure of the man's identity, but juding by his clothes and appearance, his status was definitely far from ordinary. Besides, he had been pursued for his life. Whether it was him or the people pursuing him, she could not afford to provoke either. She only hoped that she would never see that man again in this lifetime, otherwise, it would lead to endless trouble.

Luckily, back then she had been disheveled and half of her face was covered in blood. She probably managed to hide her identity in that ghostly state. She doubted he would recognize her.

Ji Xinhe collected her thoughts and picked up her basket backpack to head down the mountain.

She had to tell Big Brother and Xiao Bei about making money so they could also be happy! With this thought, Ji Xinhe's footsteps became a bit more cheerful, and she hummed a tune as she headed down the mountain.

However, who could have known that just as she began to descend the mountain, a woman came rushing towards her, her face full of anxiety, "Ji Xinhe, you better hurry home! Something terrible has happened!"

Upon hearing this, Ji Xinhe felt a surge of dread, her face turning pale, "Auntie, what's the matter?"

"The man called 'Pork Three' came to your house. He made a fuss, insisting that since your family had taken his money, he has to marry you. No one can stop him!"

Ji Xinhe's face hardened, so he had come after all. But how could it be so soon? Could Pork Three walk now?

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