Chapter 5 - 5: The Power to Wrestles with a Tiger.

Chapter 5: Chapter 5: The Power to Wrestles with a Tiger.

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Black Cliff Forest.

The forest was shaded, filled with the constant melody of twittering birds.

Farmers, armed with various kinds of weapons for self-defense and carrying baskets on their back, left the camp after receiving their respective tasks once they arrived at the forest.

Wang Da Niu, with a bow strapped on his back, curiously inquired after seeing Han Ye unmoving, "Brother Han, aren't you leaving yet?"

"I've informed the person in charge, you go ahead first."

Han Ye waved a hand casually.

"Alright then."

As Han Ye gazed at the retreating figure, his eyes gradually turned thoughtful.

He unclipped the hatchet from his waist, glanced at the sleeping camp manager, Liu, and looked into the depth of the Black Cliff Forest.

He was entrusted by Liu to guard the camp.

However, in reality, this task was completely dispensable.

He exchanged a copper plate for this brief period of freedom with the intention of hunting game in the mountains.

You must know, Black Cliff Forest is home to Spirit Deer and Wild Boar. If he could slaughter a few and bring back meat, it would be wonderful nourishment for his body.

Moreover, deer skin and pigskin could be sold at a significant price, supplementing his income for household expenses.

With this in mind, Han Ye ventured deep into the forest. The warm sunlight trickled through the overlaying foliage, casting dappled shadows on the ground.

The air was filled with the fresh fragrance of vegetation and moist earth.

"Rustle!"

There were subtle sounds from the surroundings.

Han Ye dared not breathe loudly. Through the green leaves, he saw a gray rabbit nibbling on fresh, juicy leaves at the base of a big tree, its dark eyes round and shiny.

Seeing this, he felt joy in his heart.

"Seems like there will be food for today's lunch."

Just as he was planning to sneak up to it...

"Grunt!"

Suddenly, a stout Wild Boar burst from the bushes. With its piercing squeal, it charged toward him.

The rabbit was startled and dashed into its burrow.

Seeing the wild boar rushing towards him, Han Ye was calm, not worried at all that it would injure him. His confidence not only stemmed from the Tiger Arm Fist he had practiced last night but mainly from the 'Strength of a Bull' attribute.

In other words, he felt quite powerful now.

His grip tightened around the hatchet, itching to go ahead and directly punch it, followed by slashing down onto the boar's head with his weapon.

As the distance decreased, he noticed an arrow shaft embedded in the boar's back.

An understanding dawned on him. Someone was chasing the wild boar.

Wild Boars were not as stupid as domestic pigs. If they were faced with an irresolvable enemy, they would surely head for the bushes.

"Where do you think you're going!"

Just as he was waiting for the right opportunity, a tall and sturdy figure rushed out from the forest, pulling his bowstring until it was shaped like a full moon.

"Da Niu?"

Han Ye was surprised too. He had not expected to meet him here.

"Swish!"

The bowstring resonated and the arrow darted out like a shooting star.

It lodged into the eye socket of the wild boar, causing it to shriek and its head to skew.

It crashed into a tree nearby, its sharp tusks embedded in the trunk and failed to pull out.

It faltered mid-air.

In that split second, Han Ye snapped into action.

His sturdy arms blocked his chest, grabbing onto the tiger's paw.

Protecting his core.

Yet, he was knocked backward by the weight of the tiger.

His arm now bore three shocking, bloody claw marks.

"Roar!"

The tiger roared at Han Ye.

A foul breath spilled from its gaping mouth.

Its blood-red mouth appeared ready to tear into him.

"Thud."

At that moment, a stone struck the tiger on the head.

Inciting its rage.

"Hey, come take a bite of me!"

Wang Da Niu had picked up a stone and was throwing it while shouting and gesturing provocatively - obviously, trying to draw the tiger's attention to himself.

His quiver was empty.

Clear sign it was used up during the chase of the wild boar.

The tiger's luminescent green eyes locked onto him, and seemed about to change direction.

Had Wang Da Niu gone mad?

Han Ye was taken aback, he didn't expect his counterpart to act so recklessly!

Immediately, he snapped into action.

He drew the machete at his waist and aimed for the tiger's neck.

"Swish!"

With the swing of his blade, fresh blood erupted like a gushing stream.

The tiger moved back in pain.

Han Ye, fueled by adrenaline, drew strength from the 'Strength of a Bull' and pushed the tiger off with a jerk of his arm.

Before it could get up, Han Ye and Wang Da Niu both threw themselves atop of the tiger.

The duo moved in perfect sync.

But Han Ye was closer and therefore faster.

He swiftly threw a Tiger Arm Fist, not allowing any room for chance.

"Thud! Thud! Thud!"

Han Ye straddled the tiger, each of his fists striking like thunder.

Throughout, he treated the mighty beast like a sandbag tied to a trunk.

When he finished his series of Tiger Arm Fists.

The once mighty beast lay whimpering on the ground, its head covered in blood.

Han Ye, ruthless as ever, pulled out his machete lodged into the ground, aiming for its head with a kill shot.

With that final blow, the struggle underneath him ceased.

The once unbeatable beast met its end at the hands of Han Ye.

Wang Da Niu, observing from the sideline, marveled at Han Ye's skillful boxing.

Seeing the tiger dead, he scratched the back of his head and said, "Brother Han's strength is on par with a tiger, your fame will certainly spread across the County of Skyfire."

Han Ye flashed a wane smile of relief upon surviving, then collapsed onto the ground from exhaustion.

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