Chapter 1169 - 17: The Early Worm Gets Eaten by the Bird

Near the water source.

Yoshikawa Feng skillfully crept up with utmost caution.

But to his surprise, after surveying the area, he discovered that there was no one around the camp!

"Huh? Why is there no one here?"

Noticing the absence in the camp, Yoshikawa Feng’s courage grew. He couldn’t help but say aloud, "Could it be that Chen Wen has abandoned this place?"

But when he saw the supplies left by Chen Wen at the camp, Yoshikawa Feng furrowed his brows and hid once more.

Are they still here?

Could he have gone to the bathroom?

Yoshikawa Feng scrutinized the downwind area but did not see Chen Wen.

So where did Chen Wen go?

Yoshikawa Feng scanned his surroundings and quickly realized Chen Wen might have gone hunting!

"At this time, it’s the last active period for prey. There’s a high chance Chen Wen has gone hunting. Wow, what luck I have!"

Yoshikawa Feng licked his lips and stepped out from his hiding spot among the bushes.

He quickly arrived at the place where Chen Wen had left his belongings, picking out the supplies he wanted to take away.

It didn’t take him long; Yoshikawa Feng had the water pouches and military canteens strapped onto himself.

But just as Yoshikawa Feng was about to leave comfortably with the items.

Chen Wen’s slightly teasing voice chimed in: "Feng, I’ve let you off the hook, yet you still haven’t learned your lesson, have you?"

Upon hearing the familiar voice, Yoshikawa Feng’s body trembled, and the bow and arrow in his hand fell straight to the ground.

This scene gave Chen Wen a hearty laugh.

To say Yoshikawa Feng is peculiar would be an understatement; he’s daring enough to steal from Chen Wen’s camp at dawn, but frightens at Chen Wen’s voice so much he can’t hold his weapon steady.

Listening to Chen Wen’s laughter, Yoshikawa Feng’s face instantly turned red with embarrassment.

He hurriedly picked up his weapon and glared at Chen Wen: "Why are you here!"

"This is my camp, where else would I be?"

Chen Wen spoke while standing beside a tree.

He let the tree cover half of his body, also as a precaution against Yoshikawa Feng suddenly firing an arrow.

Although he can’t eliminate Chen Wen, taking an arrow would still injure Chen Wen, which would be a bad trade-off.

Seeing Chen Wen’s actions, a sliver of despair flashed in Yoshikawa Feng’s eyes.

The last opportunity for a surprise attack was gone as well.

"I’ll give back all your things, consider it as if I never came."

As Yoshikawa Feng said this, he refrained from attacking and hurriedly returned the items he had taken from Chen Wen to their original place.

Chen Wen remained silent, simply watching Yoshikawa Feng.

Seeing Chen Wen’s expression, Yoshikawa Feng realized this issue was not going to be resolved easily.

He pondered for a moment, then bit his lip and took out the traps he had set earlier from his backpack: "Alright, I want to say I didn’t come here to steal your stuff. Yesterday, I set some traps using ropes. I planned to remove the traps for convenience when hunting at night. Now these traps belong to you!"

Saying this, Yoshikawa Feng took out four traps, looking visibly pained, and placed them on the ground.

To be honest, the guy’s acting was quite convincing.

If Chen Wen hadn’t seen Yoshikawa Feng’s earlier actions, he might have believed him.

However, regardless of the situation, Chen Wen wasn’t planning to let Yoshikawa Feng off the hook.

Seeing Chen Wen remain silent, Yoshikawa Feng realized this as well.

He placed his bow and arrow down and gripped the knife inversely: "Seems like only one of us will continue surviving today. Let’s decide with the knife!"

Surprised by this statement, Chen Wen cast an unexpected glance at Yoshikawa Feng.

He didn’t expect Yoshikawa Feng to still have some spirit in the end.

After some movement, Chen Wen planted his spear beside him and took out his knife: "Alright, considering you’re an old acquaintance, I’ll indulge your final..."

But before Chen Wen could finish speaking, Yoshikawa Feng, from a short distance away, noticed Chen Wen putting down the spear.

Without a shred of hesitation, he turned and ran.

"What the hell?"

Shocked by Yoshikawa Feng’s actions, Chen Wen couldn’t help but think: Is this guy really not even saving face?

Does he plan not to be part of this circle anymore?

Moreover, does he really believe he could outrun me in terms of stamina?

Troubled with many doubts, Chen Wen had no choice but to chase after him now.

Yoshikawa Feng was now running desperately.

He left his bow and arrow behind at Chen Wen’s camp.

But just as Yoshikawa Feng thought he could get away.

One glance back.

He saw Chen Wen, akin to a ghost, following him.

Unlike Yoshikawa Feng, who was panting heavily and running frantically.

Chen Wen’s breathing was steady, his steps secure; if not for gripping a knife in his left hand and a spear in his right, he appeared like an old man leisurely strolling in the park.

This sight nearly caused Yoshikawa Feng to stumble.

Staggering briefly, Yoshikawa Feng realized that he couldn’t escape this way.

He gritted his teeth and boldly threw off his backpack, reducing the load while also tossing it toward Chen Wen: "There’s food inside! It’ll spoil if it falls!"

Chen Wen coldly snorted, reached out effortlessly, and caught the backpack.

Then he tossed the backpack directly to the ground, coolly saying: "Just a few sand rats, do you really think I don’t know anything?"

Stunned by the comment, Yoshikawa Feng looked at Chen Wen in shock: "How did you know?!"

"I spotted you when you arrived at the oasis!"

Chen Wen calmly replied.

At this, Yoshikawa Feng was taken aback.

In disbelief, he said: "Then why didn’t you act beforehand?"

Chen Wen chuckled slyly, saying: "I wanted to see what you were planning, who knew you didn’t come up with anything valuable."

Yoshikawa Feng felt stifled.

Initially thinking the early bird catches the worm, he didn’t expect to be the worm caught by the bird!

This feeling of being played with made Yoshikawa Feng furious with shame.

Moreover, seeing Chen Wen getting closer, Yoshikawa Feng realized there was little chance of escaping; he gritted his teeth and abruptly stopped.

By now, he had run a considerable distance into the desert.

Throughout the run, Yoshikawa Feng sensed his speed had significantly decreased.

Yet Chen Wen behind him maintained the same speed as around the oasis.

Running is surely not an option.

All or nothing!

Yoshikawa Feng took out his knife, confronting Chen Wen with an attitude suggesting a life-and-death struggle.

But Chen Wen astutely noticed Yoshikawa Feng’s other foot discreetly buried in the sand.

This old fox is still up to no good!

With a sneer in his heart, Chen Wen pounced forward, launching an attack.

Seeing Chen Wen make a move, Yoshikawa Feng gritted his teeth and kicked up a cloud of sand, aiming it at Chen Wen.

"Watched too much TV, haven’t you?"

With closed eyes, Chen Wen executed a powerful front kick to Yoshikawa Feng’s body.

Bam!

The kick was extremely swift; Yoshikawa Feng had no time to block or even react.

He felt his abdomen hit as if slammed by a battering ram, and the next second, he became light as air, flying backward.