Chapter 117 – Skilled in Both Killing People and Slaughtering Pigs
Catching another wild rabbit would be enough for dinner for their family of five. Now that one had run away and the one in the basket wasn’t very fat, it would only be enough to half-fill their stomachs.
Thinking about it, Yan Xiaosi felt somewhat annoyed, a meal was lost for no reason.
Chunyu Hanfeng looked at her.
This girl actually mistook him for a hunter!
He had forgotten that he was indeed dressed as a hunter.
Since his scout couldn’t find any trace of Long Yu within Xize county, he was certain that Long Yu was still within the county. Therefore, he disguised himself as a Great Chu hunter and infiltrated Four Sisters Mountain, hoping to gather information about Long Yu.
“The rabbit has already run away, what do you want?”
What do you want! The tone of his voice was condescending.
Yan Xiaosi originally just wanted to vent her dissatisfaction and let it go, but this man’s words immediately provoked her anger.
“What do I want? Brother, your question is really laughable. You scared away my prey, naturally you have to compensate me, either with money or by giving me that pheasant on your waist.”
Yan Xiaosi felt that her demand was reasonable.
Chunyu Hanfeng chuckled lightly, looking down at the pheasant hanging at his waist.
That pheasant was supposed to be his dinner tonight. If he gave it to this girl, he would have nothing to eat.
“How much money do you want?” Yan Xiaosi calculated. According to the prices in the Great Chu Dynasty, a pound of pork belly cost fifteen wen (coins), and a pound of rabbit meat certainly wouldn’t be cheaper than that. The rabbit just now was fat and heavy, at least seven or eight pounds, worth at least a hundred wen. Considering that the man across from her was a hunter, not someone rich, she didn’t plan to rip him off. She glanced at the man and said, “The rabbit just now weighed about seven or eight pounds. If sold at the market, it would definitely be worth a hundred wen. Considering that we are both hunters, just give me a hundred wen.”
Chunyu Hanfeng chuckled again.
Over the years, people had either been respectfully obedient or fearfully reverent towards him. It was interesting that this girl dared to ask him for money. Was this girl bold, or had she been kicked in the head by a donkey?
“What if I don’t give it to you?”
The silver currency of the Great Chu was different from that of the Rongdi. At the moment, he didn’t have any Great Chu currency on him. If he gave this girl money, his true identity would be revealed.
Yan Xiaosi was someone who couldn’t stand being pushed around, and upon hearing this, the rage in her heart surged up.
“If you don’t give it, don’t blame me for being impolite.”
Seeing the girl showing her teeth and claws, Chunyu Hanfeng found it extremely amusing. He simply folded his arms over his chest and squinted his eyes, smiling with a pleased expression.
He didn’t even take this thin and pallid girl seriously.
“I would like to see how you can be impolite to me.”
The corner of Yan Xiaosi’s mouth hooked up, and a touch of coldness and cunning flashed in her eyes.
Only a fool would underestimate an opponent, measuring the opponent’s strength by their stature and age.
“I’ll just be impolite like this.”
Her petite figure suddenly stepped forward, then she gave a sly smile at Chunyu Hanfeng. Her left hand, which had been clenched into a fist, opened, and she swung her palm towards Chunyu Hanfeng’s face.
Chunyu Hanfeng thought that this little girl was going to attack him and stepped back.
But he was wrong. Yan Xiaosi did not intend to attack him directly. He was a big man, and if Yan Xiaosi attacked him directly, she would not gain any advantage.
The moment Yan Xiaosi’s left palm opened, some white powder flew out from her palm.
Furthermore, Yan Xiaosi had accurately gauged the wind direction. The moment she opened her palm, the mountain wind was blowing towards Chunyu Hanfeng. In an instant, the cool mountain wind blew the white powder onto him.
By the time Chunyu Hanfeng reacted, he had already smelled a medicinal scent. His face changed abruptly, and he hurriedly held his breath.
Unfortunately, it was too late. The moment he smelled the medicinal scent, he felt his body soften and his vision blur.
He waved his hand, staring at Yan Xiaosi with gritted teeth, “You damn girl, what poison did you give me? Hand over the antidote immediately, or I’ll kill you.”
Chunyu Hanfeng was extremely frustrated.
Never in his wildest imagination did he anticipate that, after years of commanding the wind and clouds, instilling fear in the hearts of the entire Rongdi Dynasty, he would be brought to his knees by a mere young girl. The irony of the situation was not lost on him, as he reflected on the unexpected turn of events that had unfolded before him.
This man, already in such a pitiful state, still dared to threaten her.
Yan Xiaosi gave a light laugh, saying, “Kill me! Believe it or not, I’ll kill you first.”
Though she was not an assassin, she knew medicine well. Performing surgeries on people was a daily routine, so she was not afraid to kill, whether it be a person or a pig.
Chunyu Hanfeng clearly felt the coldness in her eyes and had to suppress some of his anger.
The girl before him was too strange. He was currently feeling weak, unable to exert strength. It was better not to confront this girl head-on.
Weighing the pros and cons, Chunyu Hanfeng gave in, and his tone softened when he spoke.
“Girl, as long as you give me the antidote, I will compensate you with silver.”
“But I don’t want silver now.”
Yan Xiaosi wasn’t a three-year-old child to be fooled easily. If she gave this giant the antidote, he might tear her apart.
“It’s getting late, I’ll go home first. The view from the top of the mountain is nice, brother, you can enjoy it slowly. Goodbye.”
She felt satisfied having dealt with the man. She no longer wanted the pheasant or the silver.
As he watched the mischievous girl flash him a grin and casually walk away, her basket secured on her back, a surge of anger coursed through him. His teeth clenched tightly, and he pressed his tongue forcefully against them, seething with frustration and resentment at being left behind.
The red mole at the corner of her right eye seared into his memory, fueling his growing frustration. He had underestimated that cunning girl. Determination surged within him, fueled by a desire to capture and make her pay for her audacity. He vowed to track her down and ensure that she faced the consequences of her actions.
Yan Xiaosi descended the mountain along the rugged path with a light heart. She hummed a cheerful tune, her thoughts consumed by the encounter with Chunyu Hanfeng. She had no intention of causing him any harm; in fact, she perceived him as a mere hunter. The powder she had used was a muscle relaxant she had obtained from her portable space, intended to temporarily weaken Chunyu Hanfeng, rendering him immobile for a few hours. Once the effects of the muscle relaxant wore off, he would regain his strength and be able to move freely again.
Furthermore, Yan Xiaosi held no fear of Chunyu Hanfeng seeking retribution. Firstly, her family of five had already relocated to the mountain, and the desolate Fourth Sister Mountain offered limited opportunities for him to seek revenge. His only recourse would be to target the few villages located at the foot of the mountain. Secondly, upon her return, she would promptly revert to wearing men’s clothing and ensure that her mole at the corner of her right eye was concealed by her hair. If Chunyu Hanfeng still managed to recognize her, she’d call him ‘master.’
His pride and ego bruised, heh get humbled