Li Qingshan hurriedly asked, "You can read. Did you remember it Just Now?"
Little Ann nodded and showed Li Qingshan the words he had written.
Only now did Li Qingshan realize that someone else had interfered and attempted to steal the spirit ginseng. Their martial arts were very powerful. Since they had seen this item, they would definitely not give up and would definitely think of a way to find it.
"Looks like I still need to be more careful and not leak any information. However, when my magical powers advance further and I cultivate the strength of an ox, I won't be afraid of anyone."
The longer the spirit ginseng was brewed, the better it would be. If it was too thick, Li Qingshan would not be able to digest it. Thus, after waiting for three to five days, Li Qingshan drank his first mouthful of spirit wine.
A strange fragrance spread in his mouth. The taste was not strong, but rather faint. Extremely pure spiritual energy spread throughout his body.
He did not dare to be negligent. He circulated his magical powers and digested this spiritual energy. To his surprise, he discovered that the effects of this mouthful of spirit wine were much better than drinking a jar of wine brewed from ordinary ginseng.
The true Qi in his body had doubled. Although ordinary ginseng could replenish vitality, it was still an acquired item and could not be of much help to true Qi. On the other hand, Ox Demon's Fist of Great Strength focused more on body cultivation than qi cultivation, so the growth of his true Qi was not fast.
This spirit ginseng was a true connate item. It was the best at replenishing spiritual energy, which was why it had such an effect. If this continued, it would not be long before he could achieve the effect of releasing his true Qi. At that time, he could also call himself a "connate expert".
"Brother Ox, I once promised to drink all the finest wine in the world. Now, I've more or less fulfilled my promise!" After drinking this spirit wine, drinking ordinary wine would be tasteless.
Oxen only sneered in response.
At this time, there was a commotion outside and the sound of many dogs barking. Huang Binghu brought the hunters of the village to Li Qingshan's door and invited him to participate in the autumn hunt.
Autumn was the best season for hunting. Not only did people have to prepare food for the winter, but the animals also had to do the same. All of them had to be plump and strong. It was an important gathering for Drawn Reins village.
Many big families would organize large scale hunting activities at this time of the year, not to catch prey, but to train their descendants and cater to the killing intent of autumn.
Huang Binghu said, "You've only learned archery and have yet to learn the true way of hunting. This time, when we enter the mountains, you'll follow me!" Ever since the last time he fought with Li Qingshan, he no longer treated Li Qingshan as an ordinary youngster.
Li Qingshan thought about it and still refused. "Thank you for your kind offer, but I want to hunt alone."
Before Huang Binghu could say anything, the other hunters started discussing.
"What? Alone? Not only has he never hunted before, he doesn't even have a decent hunting dog."
"Are you really not afraid of the beasts in the mountains?"
Although they admired Li Qingshan's skill in killing the seven ginseng foragers, they could not underestimate him in his area of expertise.
Huang Binghu advised, "Hunting doesn't depend on good archery and skill." He suddenly remembered Grandpa Zang's evaluation: a lone wolf!
Li Qingshan still shook his head. He only wanted to learn archery so that he could use it to kill enemies and defend himself. As for hunting, there was no need for it.
"If he wants to be alone, then he'll be alone. Let's see what he can catch in the end."
"I don't think he'll even be able to catch a rabbit."
Li Qingshan smiled, but did not comment.
Suddenly, someone said in a strange tone, "He's already been freeloading in the village for so long, yet he still refuses to follow the arrangements. Does he really want to continue freeloading?"
These days, all of Li Qingshan's food in the village had been delivered by Huang Binghu's people, so he must have used the village's resources. His appetite was also very small, so it was only natural that he would attract some dissatisfaction.
Huang Binghu immediately berated that person, "Qingshan is also a member of our village. How can you be so calculative about some food?"
Li Qingshan's expression turned serious as he cupped his fists and said, "Hunting chief, you don't have to feel bad. I, Li Qingshan, am someone who clearly distinguishes between kindness and hatred. I will never take advantage of others. I will definitely pay back double for what I've consumed in the village these days."
"Qingshan, there's no need for that …" Huang Binghu was furious at the person who said this. I wholeheartedly wanted to rope him into the village, yet you people are pushing him away for a few catties of meat.
Li Qingshan did not want to blend in with any place. There was no need, nor was he in the mood. "I heard that the village has a competition every year during the Autumn Hunt to see who can hunt the most prey. The winner gets a prize, so I'll participate this year as well."
Huang Binghu could not dissuade him, so Li Qingshan made some preparations. Under everyone's mocking gazes, he took a normal hunting bow and entered the mountains.
The hunters went to the north mountain, but Li Qingshan did not want to mix with them. To the west was the Ten Thousand Great Mountains. He understood the mysteries of this world, so he was even more unwilling to take risks. To the south was Bailao Peak, a troublesome place. Therefore, he could only head east.
On Bailao Peak, a group of people wearing the same clothes and carrying long swords gathered together.
The person in the lead was the young man who had almost obtained the spiritual ginseng after killing the ginseng forager.
"Search! Even if we have to turn Bailao Peak upside down, we must find the spiritual ginseng!"
"Yes, Young Master!" Everyone answered in unison. Using their exquisite Qing Gong, they flew to various parts of Bailao Peak.
Li Qingshan went deep into the mountain forest. He did not know how to distinguish the tracks of birds and beasts, nor did he know how to hide his tracks. He did not know how to set up traps, nor did he have the cooperation of other hunters. He did not even have a hunting dog.
If such a person said he wanted to hunt, any hunter would laugh.
However, he was not in a hurry. He sat on a wooden stake in the mountain and meditated until dusk. Just Now, he opened his eyes and said with a smile, "Little Ann!"
A gust of cold wind swept through the forest. After a while, it blew back.
Li Qingshan stood up and walked through the forest. Not long after, he found a deer that had fallen to the ground. There was not a single wound on its body.
After Little Ann's strength increased, his own Yin Qi also became heavier. He discovered that the deer only needed to pounce on him before it immediately fell unconscious and died on the ground.
Li Qingshan smiled and said, "I have Little Ann with me. Naturally, I don't need to learn any hunting skills. It's a waste of time. They actually look down on me. Let's catch a few more prey and show them."
Ever since the Mid-Autumn Festival, Li Qingshan was no longer as indulgent towards Little Ann. Instead, he had more control over him. Now, he did not hold back when he used him. Naturally, he did not need to be so courteous towards people he was close to.
Little Ann nodded excitedly and rushed into the forest like the wind.
Although the beasts in the forest were vigilant, they could not be wary of this invisible little demon. They all fell to the ground, waiting for Li Qingshan to pick them up.
Li Qingshan was idle and bored, so he began to practice his archery. He shot the startled birds in the forest. Shooting moving things was indeed much more difficult. Out of every three arrows, two would miss. However, as he gradually got used to it, the number of missed shots decreased.
At dawn, in the Drawn Reins Village, a few hunters brought the hunters down the mountain. The large group of people and horses were still in the mountains to hunt together.
In an open space in the middle of the village, the highly respected Grandpa Zang was in charge of counting the prey. A smile appeared on his stern face, "The harvest is not bad. It's a good sign." Then, the women and children who stayed behind in the village handled the prey, tanned the leather, and marinated the meat.
"That Li Qingshan hasn't returned yet?" There were already people who could not wait to see Li Qingshan make a fool of himself.
"He went into the mountains to hunt alone. How could he return so quickly?"
Before the voice had died away, someone shouted, "Li Qingshan is back."
"What, what is that?" The few people looked in the direction of the voice. The first thing they saw was not a person, but a bunch of furry monsters, like the legendary savages.
Li Qingshan bent over, carrying deer, elk, and so on. There were quite a few large prey that weighed several hundred kilograms. His waist was covered in pheasants and hares. Along the way down the mountain, even he was covered in sweat. He said with difficulty, "Oi, Xiao An, isn't this a little too much? It's heavy!"
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