HCB Chapter 139 Escaping the Pursuit
Chapter 139 Escaping the Pursuit
Immediately afterwards, Huan Yuechu took a deep breath and shouted at the top of her lungs toward the direction from which the sound of horses' hooves came, "They're over there."
As luck would have it, the approaching sound of hooves seemed to have been misled by Huan Yuechu, and gradually turned in the direction she was pointing.
Seeing this, everyone breathed a long sigh of relief, their hearts finally calming down a little.
Taking advantage of this precious opportunity, everyone quickly sped up and carried out the final improvements to the bamboo raft.
In no time at all, a sturdy and practical bamboo raft was successfully completed.
Then, everyone worked together to slowly push the bamboo raft into the river, preparing to embark on this river crossing journey full of unknowns and thrills.
Everyone hurriedly boarded the somewhat simple bamboo raft, gripping the simple wooden paddles tightly in their hands, and began to paddle vigorously on the water.
However, the current was far more turbulent than imagined, like a ferocious beast, relentlessly battering the fragile bamboo raft.
The bamboo raft rocked violently in the surging waves, as if it could be swept into the deep abyss at any moment.
At the critical moment, Huan Yuechu stepped forward.
She shouted loudly, trying to calm everyone's panicked emotions.
He methodically directed everyone, skillfully adjusting the bamboo raft's course according to the direction and strength of the water flow.
Despite the extremely critical situation, under Huan Yuechu's calm and decisive leadership, everyone gradually regained some confidence and courage.
Just as the pursuers, like wolves and tigers, reached the shore, the bamboo raft, aided by the powerful thrust of the current, finally managed to escape its predicament and slowly drifted away into the distance.
As they watched the riverbank recede into the distance, the tense atmosphere eased slightly, and everyone breathed a sigh of relief.
They turned around and looked at the furious and helpless pursuers on the shore, and a surge of joy of victory welled up in their hearts.
However, Huan Yuechu knew that this escape was only temporary.
The road ahead is still full of unknowns and dangers, which they must face and overcome one by one.
The bamboo raft drifted downstream along the winding river, and after an unknown amount of time, the surrounding scenery began to become blurry.
It turned out that they had entered a mysterious, misty area.
The fog grew thicker and thicker, like a heavy white curtain enveloping the entire world.
Visibility was extremely low at this time, and the group could barely see the road ahead.
They could only carefully maneuver the bamboo raft by feeling, afraid that they might accidentally hit an obstacle or get into danger.
Suddenly, without warning, an incredibly powerful force surged up from the calm water surface.
This force was like a giant dragon rising from the water, crashing violently into the bottom of the bamboo raft.
With a loud bang, the bamboo raft shook violently and nearly capsized.
Caught off guard, everyone screamed in terror, clinging tightly to the edge of the bamboo raft, desperately trying to maintain their balance.
Huan Yuechu stared warily at the calm water with her beautiful eyes, a sense of unease rising in her heart.
She had a vague feeling that some kind of danger was lurking underwater.
Suddenly, she noticed a huge dark shadow slowly moving underwater. Although she couldn't see it clearly, its enormous size still instilled fear in her.
"Everyone be careful, there seems to be something in the water!" Huan Yuechu shouted urgently, her voice filled with tension.
Upon hearing her warning, everyone tensed up instantly. They gripped their makeshift weapons tightly, their eyes fixed intently on the water, not daring to relax for a moment.
In the blink of an eye, with a loud "splash," an enormous tentacle suddenly emerged from the water and quickly coiled around the bamboo raft like a ferocious python.
The tentacles were thick and powerful, covered with terrifying suckers, and just one look at them was enough to send chills down your spine.
Seeing this, Mu Yang was not afraid at all. He grabbed the sharp long knife in his hand and used all his strength to slash fiercely at the tentacle.
Meanwhile, the others were also terrified by this sudden turn of events.
But after a brief moment of panic, they all came to their senses and raised their weapons to launch a fierce attack on the tentacles.
In an instant, shouts of battle and the clash of weapons resounded through the sky.
However, despite everyone's concerted efforts, the giant tentacle was exceptionally tough, and no matter how they attacked, they could not cut it off.
Just when everyone was feeling hopeless and thought they were doomed, a dilapidated little boat suddenly appeared on the river in the distance.
At the bow of the boat stood an elderly man with white hair, dressed in a simple long robe, holding a slender fishing rod, looking as ethereal as a celestial being descended to earth.
The old man lightly flicked his fishing rod, and in an instant, a dazzling light shot out from the tip of the rod, hitting the tentacles that were entangled in the bamboo raft with perfect accuracy.
Impacted by the light, the once indestructible tentacle loosened as if electrocuted and quickly retracted into the water.
The old man then slowly pulled the bamboo raft to the side of the small boat, and then spoke loudly to the crowd.
"You young people! You are truly ignorant of your own limitations, daring to provoke this river monster. If I hadn't happened to be passing by today, you would probably be fish food. Hurry up and get on the boat, this small bamboo raft can't hold you for long!"
Upon hearing this, everyone was overjoyed and filled with gratitude towards the mysterious old man.
They all boarded the small boat, as if grasping at the last straw.
With everyone safely aboard, the old man flicked his sleeve, and the small boat shot towards the shore like an arrow...
As the small boat slowly moved forward, they gradually moved away from the danger that had once loomed.
Although I felt somewhat relieved, I was filled with even more anticipation and curiosity for the journey to uncover the truth that was about to begin.
The small boat, like a light leaf, floated quietly on the river, steadily and firmly heading towards the unknown future.
The old man remained silent, simply maneuvering the oars with practiced ease and skill.
Huan Yuechu moved gracefully to the old man's side, her face full of respect, and asked softly.
"Thank you so much for your help, sir. I am deeply grateful. May I ask your name, and what brings you here by chance?"
The old man slightly raised his head, revealing a kind smile, and replied.
“Young lady, there’s no need for such formality. My surname is Lin, and I’m just a wandering fellow. I noticed you all looked quite hurried earlier, so you must have something important to attend to.”
Huan Yuechu gently shook her head and replied with a smile, "It's nothing earth-shattering. We just enjoy traveling around and hope to encounter some interesting people and things in this vast world."