Chapter 1051 - 70: The Wild Boar Herd in the Quagmire

The Golden Eagle landed next to Chen Wen, still silent.

Chen Wen spoke up, "Let’s go, meet up with Hua Yun."

The Golden Eagle was puzzled, "How do you know she’s here?"

In response, Chen Wen chuckled, "Of course, let’s not waste time."

The bewildered Golden Eagle followed Chen Wen unknowingly. While it had been flying around searching for Chen Wen, Chen Wen had already locked onto Hua Yun’s location and the wild boar herd through Shared Vision.

If he hadn’t waited for the Golden Eagle, he might have already ventured into the forest to find Hua Yun.

It’s undeniable that Shared Vision is like a bug-level ability!

Especially with the help of feathered friends.

Thinking this, Chen Wen quickened his pace.

Soon, he met up with Hua Yun.

At this time, Hua Yun was not fully aware of what had happened. She had only followed the Golden Eagle because she trusted Chen Wen.

After exchanging a few words, Chen Wen explained, "It happened suddenly, here’s the situation..."

After hearing that Chen Wen’s trap was so effective it scared the wild boars away from their nest.

Hua Yun couldn’t help but rub her forehead.

Unbelievable!

It was her first time hearing such a thing.

"Did you deal with the three boars caught in the trap?"

Hua Yun asked.

Chen Wen shook his head, "Handled one, but I left the other two alone. However, now is not the time for them anyway, the herd is not far ahead, let’s move quickly!"

In response, Hua Yun felt a bit helpless.

She actually thought capturing four boars was already very impressive. Had she known earlier, she might have advised Chen Wen not to pursue further.

After all, in Hua Yun’s imagination, their traps would at most catch one or two wild boars, which would be quite remarkable. Then they could ambush and hunt two or three more from the herd.

Meaning, Hua Yun’s initial goal was three to four wild boars, with at least two adult ones.

As for catching them all, that was just a figure of speech.

But she never expected Chen Wen would take it seriously.

And what surprised her more, Chen Wen’s single trap had reached her target.

Moreover, he tracked down the remaining boar herd.

Truly...

However, Hua Yun didn’t suggest Chen Wen turn back now, remembering the old saying.

Since we’re here.

After coming such a long way and exerting so much effort, it would be unsatisfactory not to hunt two or three boars before heading back!

Hence, under Chen Wen’s guidance, the two of them slowly approached the mud pit where the boars were resting.

...

The riverbank mud pit.

This is at the bend of the river.

Due to the autumn and winter water shortage, the water receded, exposing the accumulated silt, which became the wild boars’ favorite mud pit.

The mud pit for wild boars is akin to a bath center.

Their rolling and soaking in the mud pit allow them to remove maximum grime from their bodies, making themselves cleaner.

In hot weather, the mud pit also serves to cool them down.

However, the mud pit in late autumn is still quite chilly.

But the boars’ thick fur can shield them from some of the cold.

Plus, today’s weather is nice, and after the morning’s terrifying incident, boars who have traveled all morning become reluctant to move upon seeing the mud pit.

When Chen Wen arrived, the boars were lying on their sides in the mud pit.

One side of their bodies soaked in the mud, while the other sunbathed.

It’s truly leisurely.

Despite their comfort, the boars didn’t completely lose their vigilance.

Chen Wen looked around and noticed two adult boars vigilantly watching their surroundings; at any hint of unusual scent or movement.

They would immediately alert the herd, rapidly leaving the mud pit, crossing the river to the other side.

Chen Wen didn’t approach rashly.

His spear likely still carried a bloody scent, so after a quick glance, he patted Hua Yun on the shoulder, signaling her to talk in a concealed spot.

They moved back a bit.

Chen Wen said, "These boars are a bit tricky, not easy to hunt, did you notice?"

Hua Yun nodded sternly, "They’re very vigilant! I can sense that if we get close, chances are we’ll be spotted, so the hunt needs to happen at a considerable distance; my bow and arrow might lack sufficient power!"

Upon hearing this, Chen Wen slightly nodded.

For Hua Yun’s bow to affect this herd, it needs to be within thirty to fifty meters.

Beyond that, the kinetic energy diminishes.

With the boars’ current vigilance, Hua Yun feels approaching within eighty meters is very challenging!

At this distance, her arrows struggle to pierce the resilient boar hide.

"How about your spear?"

Hua Yun looked at Chen Wen.

Chen Wen contemplated and replied, "The damage is certainly there, and it should penetrate, but at eighty meters, the hit rate drops significantly."

Through constant training and attribute boosts, Chen Wen’s spear throwing technique remains at a top-notch level.

Within thirty meters, he hits his mark unless he slips.

Within fifty meters, if the target is large, he should hit accurately, but for a mid-sized animal like fifty kilograms, hit probability drops to seventy or sixty percent.

If targeting a young boar, within fifty meters, Chen Wen feels a seventy percent hit probability.

Although this isn’t very high, in hunting, it’s essentially a certain probability upon action.

But at sixty meters, it’s a bit distant.

Still targeting a young boar, Chen Wen feels there’s only a sixty percent chance to hit.

As for eighty meters, maybe only forty-five percent.

Even further, at one hundred meters, the odds are just one or two percent.

Beyond that, it’s pure chance.

Upon hearing this, Hua Yun felt somewhat disappointed, sensing the likelihood of a successful hunt this time might be quite small.

But Chen Wen said, "Let’s not be discouraged yet, I think we should try!"

Hearing this, Hua Yun was surprised.

Chen Wen quickly added, "Just roughly laying out the plan, you attempt to cross the river downstream. As I came, I noticed there’s a section of riverbed with some stones; these stones are rather high, and the water level is relatively shallow. You can find more stones to build a bridge and should be able to cross, then lie in ambush on the opposite bank, remember to eliminate your scent."

"Later, I’ll directly engage, hunting a big boar; I’ll then try to drive them toward the river opposite, where you aim two arrows at the big boar and third arrow carefully at a piglet. What do you think of this plan?"

Hua Yun thought for a moment and said, "It’s feasible, but how will you ensure they head across the river?"

Chen Wen replied, "I’ll attack from our side and coordinate with the Golden Eagle to assist in driving them, as long as they have direction, it’s manageable. Besides, this section of water nearby is quite shallow, when panicked they’re very likely to cross."

Hua Yun nodded, "Okay, if they cross as you said, but if not, hunting a big boar should be enough, and we head home."

After considering, Chen Wen nodded back, "Alright!"

Having made the decision, the two quickly began implementing.

Hua Yun had rested sufficiently, her energy mostly replenished, grabbed her weapon, and went downstream to find a suitable crossing point.

Chen Wen then rested briefly and began looking for the direction to approach the boars.

The Golden Eagle hovered high above, waiting for Hua Yun’s readiness to signal Chen Wen.