Chapter 76: The Bloodshed in the Forest

The huge profits from a set of giant wolf pelts tempted the three of them greatly. On one hand, they were angered by the unscrupulousness of the three vendors, while on the other hand, they were excited, as if they had seen a shortcut to wealth.
Even if a set of equipment only earned five thousand silver coins, gathering a batch of giant wolf pelts and accumulating them day by day could yield a large amount of silver in a short time, which would be very helpful for future development!
But at this moment, Ximen Qing showed a thoughtful expression:
“That doesn’t seem right.”
“I heard that there aren’t many giant wolves deep in Hanshan Temple, and these wolves aren’t something ordinary players can handle…”
“Mm.”
Kai Xin nodded happily and replied, “Giant wolves are not only much larger than ordinary wolves but also extremely strong, fast, and ferocious. They are equivalent to experts at the early stage of the Creation Realm. Even experienced players would find it impossible to defeat them quickly, and they would surely get injured… That’s why those three set such high prices.”
“The Creation Realm!”
The three immediately thought of the chief of Heifeng Fort and exchanged glances. “Then we’ll have to rely on medicine to get through?”
“What nonsense! With the eldest brother here, do we still need medicine? A few flying knives will do.” Xuanfeng Xiao Li glared at Canglang.
“That’s right! How could I not think of that?!” Ximen Qing suggested eagerly, “Let’s go and catch as many as possible. Once we pass this village, we won’t find another chance like this.”
“That’s exactly what I was thinking.”
Kai Xin turned around and said, “Since we’ve just spent all our money, let’s go there right now. We’ll spend the night at Hanshan Temple and take care of all the giant wolves there. You guys handle the distraction, and I’ll handle the killing…” Using flying knives against giant wolves had certain advantages.
“Great!”
Hearing Kai Xin’s agreement, the three became excited and started getting ready.
In less than half an hour, the four of them rushed deep into the forest outside Hanshan Temple! The deeper they went, the darker it became, but the visibility wasn’t too poor, so fighting wouldn’t be a problem. However, torches would be needed after nightfall, but there was no need to worry about that—everyone had supplies in their Qiankun bags.
…
Deep in the forest of Hanshan Temple, over forty players dressed in uniform white martial robes gathered, armed with swords and knives. They scanned the surroundings cautiously while discussing among themselves, “Besides the people from Longhu Gate, some others have also come here to gather information. Leader Lin, what do you think we should do?”

The crowd immediately turned their gaze toward the middle-aged man in the center. Clad in a giant wolf pelt, with his hands behind his back, he stood out prominently among the crowd. He was one of the eight leaders of the newly risen “Heavenly Tyrant Sect” from Gusu City, commanding over eighty followers, many of whom had already entered and exited the city. Upon hearing this, Leader Lin’s eyes flickered briefly, revealing a hint of determination: “As long as we seize this stronghold, it could become an important source of funds for our sect. Hmph! Eventually, Gusu City will belong to our ‘Heavenly Tyrant Sect’! Kill!!” Learning about this crucial resource at Hanshan Temple from the giant wolf pelt, Leader Lin immediately realized that by taking control of this place and the production and sales area of the giant wolf pelts, his sect’s equipment would far surpass that of other sects in Gusu City. “What about the people from the Dragon and Tiger Sect…?” someone asked hesitantly. “Nonsense, none of them shall survive!” With a cold gaze, Leader Lin ordered a merciless attack without hesitation. To be honest, the Dragon and Tiger Sect had indeed been quite prominent recently. But when their leader suddenly announced that they had been defeated by Happy and urged his followers to avoid them, even offering to share all resources fairly with the players of Gusu City, it was clear that this fierce tiger had voluntarily removed its fangs and claws. The number of members in the Dragon and Tiger Sect had dropped to less than half of its peak. A tiger without fangs and claws was no longer the king of beasts, let alone capable of roaring through the jungle and subduing all other animals! Wolves attacking a tiger. With so many sects emerging like mushrooms after rain, whoever stood out in this competition was likely to replace the Dragon and Tiger Sect as the leading sect in Gusu City! It was for this reason that Leader Lin was determined to seize the stronghold at Hanshan Temple at any cost and monopolize it forever… He wanted people in Gusu City to avoid those disciples of the Heavenly Tyrant Sect wearing giant wolf pelts! With a murderous intent, over forty people immediately split into four groups and rushed deep into the forest. … Giant wolf! As a unique wolf lineage of Hanshan Temple, these wolves were like giants among ordinary wolves—four meters tall, as tall as a person. Ordinary players would feel terrified just by standing in front of them before even fighting. Yet… lured by huge profits, many players formed teams and approached the giant wolves’ lair. “Kill!” “Lao Tu, be careful! Retreat first! Brother Lu, come here!”

On a battlefield deep in the forest, seven players worked together nervously to take on a lone giant wolf. Three of them were severely injured, frowning as they collapsed outside the combat circle, using mental techniques to heal themselves. The other four shouted loudly, creating opportunities for their teammates to attack the wolf up close, using swords, axes, and spears to inflict deep wounds on it with every strike.

Howl!

The giant wolf moved with incredible speed and ferocity. Every time it was injured, its pupils turned blood red, and its sharp claws left deep gashes on one of the players in an instant.

None of the seven were spared; blood almost dyed the ground beneath their feet red. Yet despite the prolonged battle, the wolf showed no signs of fatigue. Each time it became enraged, someone had to step back and use healing potions, highlighting its high defenses and resilience.

“Damn it!”

“If I had known the wolf would be this tough, I wouldn’t have come. The healing potions I’ve spent already cost over five hundred silver pieces…”

One person outside the combat circle spoke with bitterness.

Although they knew the wolf’s fur could sell for a thousand silver pieces in the market, and could even be used to craft a set of leather armor worth ten thousand silver pieces in a tailor’s shop, it seemed there wouldn’t be much profit for the seven of them, not to mention the cost of so many healing potions…

“Don’t worry.”

Another person beside him calmed them down with a smile, “Think of it as training. Didn’t you notice? The fluctuations in martial arts at the tenth level are frequent because of higher-level monsters…”

“Haha, true enough!”

“See? From now on, let’s stay here as a group. We can train and make money at the same time. Where else can we find such a good deal?”

“That’s true!” But the person inside the combat circle smiled bitterly. “But when will this end? It’s been almost half an hour already, and this damned wolf still isn’t down.”

The swordsman, slightly relieved, smiled upon hearing this, “If it dies too quickly, it loses its value. With such poor defenses, how could its fur be so expensive?”

“That makes sense!”

The group rallied their spirits and continued fighting.

Just then!

A scream suddenly rang out.

The four turned to see more than a dozen strangers in white rushing out from outside the combat circle, armed with swords and knives. Their three teammates, who were using mental techniques to heal, didn’t even have a chance to resist before falling in pools of blood. The group charged straight at the four struggling players without pause.

The four’s faces paled instantly.

“Oh no!” “Be careful!!”

In their panic, they immediately made mistakes.

Noticing the opponent’s distraction, the giant wolf moved swiftly, killing one outright before turning to bite another. In the blink of an eye, only two were left, who then faced over a dozen killers eyeing them warily…
Similar tragedies unfolded one after another deep in the forest, with cries of pain echoing continuously.
After some time…
In the forest, Happy suddenly stopped!
His nose twitched slightly as a faint scent of blood drifted from the depths of the forest, causing him to raise his eyebrows immediately.