Stealing the Pen: Kirin's Primordial Lotus

Chapter 602

"Fatty, you've got to hold on! Don't fall down, or all our efforts will be in vain. I've been fighting them for a long time!" Wu Xie supported the bloodied fat man tightly as they struggled through the dense jungle. He kept looking back, wary of the endless darkness behind him, as if countless dangers were hidden there.

The fat man was extremely weak, and every step he took seemed to exhaust all his strength. He gasped and said intermittently, "Wu Xie, you... don't worry, I... I'm lucky! This little injury... is nothing..." Although he tried hard to make his voice sound more firm, the trembling tone betrayed his true condition.

Wu Xie looked at the fat man's pale face and the scars on his face that had not yet healed completely, and his heart ached. He knew that the fat man was in a very dangerous situation and that he might lose his life if he was not careful.

"Fatty, stop talking. It's important to conserve your energy." Wu Xie comforted the fat man while quickening his pace, hoping to find a safe place for the fat man to rest as soon as possible.

However, the fat man shook his head stubbornly and continued, "Wu Xie, you...what nonsense are you talking about! Let's die together, live together! We are brothers who have sworn to heaven and earth, and we agreed that no one will abandon the other! Aren't you putting me in an unfair position?"

Wu Xie was deeply moved after hearing Fatty's words. He knew that although Fatty was always laughing and joking, he was so loyal and righteous at the critical moment.

"Okay, Fatty, let's go together. No one will leave anyone behind!" Wu Xie held the Fatty's hand tightly. The two supported each other and continued to move forward in the jungle with difficulty.

"Chase him! That fat guy is seriously injured. Wu Xie, a weak young man, can't run far with that fat guy!" The voice of the strange man sounded like a devil from hell, echoing in the distant jungle and making people shudder.

Wu Xie and Fatty Wang turned pale upon hearing this voice. Although Fatty Wang was older, his physical condition was not optimistic either. He was seriously injured and was in a precarious position.

However, Fatty Wang had experienced emergency training organized by the Pangu Organization, and later stayed with Wang Kaixuan for a period of time, learning the skills of a tomb raider from Hubayi and Shirley. These experiences allowed him to remain calm at critical moments.

Fatty Wang quickly looked around, his eyes as sharp as a torch, and soon found an extremely secret hiding place. Without hesitation, he led Wu Xie in that direction, his steps stumbling but firm.

To confuse the pursuers, Fatty Wang took off his blood-stained clothes, tore them into pieces, and scattered them on the road they were walking on like a fairy scattering flowers. This way, the pursuers would follow the trail of the clothes, and they could take the opportunity to change direction and run towards their real hiding place.

The pieces of clothing in Fatty Wang's hands became fewer and fewer. Finally, when the last piece of clothing fell to the ground, they changed direction and rushed towards the secret place like an arrow.

The two exchanged nervous glances, each understanding the other's intention. They simultaneously reached out and tightly covered each other's mouths and noses, trying to suppress their breathing. In an instant, the entire space seemed to freeze, leaving only the intermittent chirping of cicadas in the woods and the clear sound of each other's heartbeats.

However, this brief moment of tranquility was soon broken. Not far away, the footsteps of the searchers were getting closer and closer. The crisp sound they made as they stepped on the dead branches and leaves seemed particularly harsh in this quiet environment.

"Boss, there are traces here, and there are pieces of clothing!" Suddenly, a shout came from above, and Wu Xie and Fatty Wang's hearts instantly jumped into their throats. They listened nervously to the movement above their heads, fearing that their hiding place would be discovered.

Just when they thought their end was near, a voice came like a thunderbolt, saving their lives. "Forget about that, keep searching!" The voice was majestic and decisive, finally putting Wu Xie and Fatty Wang at ease.

As the footsteps overhead faded, Wu Xie and Fatty Wang remained vigilant. They crouched quietly in the grass, fearing a sudden counterattack from the group. As time ticked by, their nerves remained tense, not daring to relax even a little.

Finally, after a long wait, the two stopped hearing any footsteps. They cautiously poked their heads out through the dense grass to peer outside. After confirming that no one was around, they breathed a sigh of relief.

"Fatty, hurry! We have to leave here before they react! Otherwise, when they come back, we won't have such a good opportunity!" There was a hint of urgency in Wu Xie's voice. He made a quick decision to abandon this temporary shelter and chose to move on.

When Fatty Wang heard Wu Xie's words, he was a little hesitant, but he also knew that now was not the time to hesitate. He quickly packed up his things and left the place with Wu Xie.

Before leaving, they even trimmed the grass they had crushed, trying to make it look as if no one had touched it. This way, even if those people came back, it would be difficult for them to find their whereabouts.

Wu Xie took off a coat and handed it to Fatty Wang, saying with concern, "The forest at night is different from the daytime. You're injured now, so put it on quickly to prevent those flying insects from getting into your wound."

Fatty Wang looked at Wu Xie gratefully, took the coat, and put it on. Although the coat was a little thin, it was better than nothing. He felt Wu Xie's concern and a warm feeling welled up in his heart.

Wu Xie looked at his small coat, which was now draped over Fatty Wang's huge body, especially the collar of the coat, which just covered Fatty Wang's big face. This scene made Wu Xie feel a little embarrassed.

He scratched here and there uncomfortably, trying to ease the awkward atmosphere.

"Well..." Wu Xie hesitated for a moment, then spoke, "This plan was indeed a bit rushed. I didn't have time to bring your clothes, so I can only let you wear what you have for now. When we get out and find Xiaohua and the others, I will definitely get you some suitable clothes as soon as possible!"

Fatty Wang was quite open-minded. He patted Wu Xie on the shoulder and said with a smile, "Hey, we're friends! Your coat may be a little small, but it's warm at least, right? Besides, we're running for our lives, so why should we be so particular? It's good enough to have clothes to wear! Stop dawdling and get going!"

Wu Xie felt a little better after hearing Wang Pangzi's words. He nodded, then turned and led the way. Wang Pangzi followed closely behind him, holding Wu Xie's coat tightly with one hand, afraid it would fall off, while the other hand was busy adjusting his own coat to make it fit better.

The two continued to move forward in the forest. It was pitch black around them, with only a faint moonlight shining through the gaps in the leaves. They walked carefully, not daring to make too much noise for fear of attracting the attention of those people.

The forest seemed endless. Wu Xie stared at Fatty Wang, his face pale as a sheet, devoid of any color. If it weren't for the intense desire to survive, Fatty Wang would have collapsed to the ground.

"Wu Xie, it seems that my adventurous career will come to an end here!" Fatty Wang's voice trembled, revealing despair and helplessness.

"Don't talk nonsense!" Wu Xie shouted loudly, "Since I promised to take you home, I will definitely keep my promise!" His tone was firm and resolute, as if conveying a belief to Fatty Wang.

However, Fatty Wang smiled bitterly and shook his head, "Wu Xie, I know you won't abandon me. But look at the current situation. It's almost impossible for us to walk out of this forest alive!"

Wu Xie felt a pang of pain in his heart. He knew what Fatty Wang said was true, but he wouldn't give up easily. "Fatty Wang! Listen carefully, I don't allow you to say such discouraging words! We are both strong men. How could we be afraid of a mere forest?"

Wu Xie gritted his teeth, desperately trying to hold back the tears welling in his eyes. He didn't dare let them flow, knowing that once he started crying, it would be like a flood bursting through a dam, impossible to stop. He turned his head away, not daring to look at Fatty Wang's pale face, fearing that his emotions would completely collapse in an instant.

Fatty Wang raised his head with difficulty, peering through the dense foliage overhead toward the obscured sunlight. His voice was weak and trembling, "Wu Xie, I know my physical condition best. I'm afraid I won't make it out of this forest..."

Fatty Wang used all his strength to raise his hand and put it on Wu Xie's shoulder again to give him some comfort and support. However, he found that his arm was like being weighed down by a heavy burden, and no matter how hard he tried, he couldn't move it.

Wu Xie turned around and looked at Fatty Wang's limp hand, feeling a pang of pain in his heart. Fighting back tears, he said firmly, "Fatty, don't worry. I will definitely get you out of this alive! I swear, even if it costs me my life, I will never let anything happen to you!"

Fatty Wang's ears moved slightly, as if he heard something. He quickly lowered his voice and said to Wu Xie, "Don't talk, someone is coming!"

Wu Xie's heart suddenly tightened, as if an invisible force had suddenly gripped his heart. His body instantly became stiff, and he had no time to react.

At this moment, Fatty Wang reached out his hand as fast as lightning and tightly covered Wu Xie's mouth. This sudden action caught Wu Xie off guard. He stared at Fatty Wang with wide eyes and astonishment.

However, in just a moment, Wu Xie understood Wang Pangzi's intention. He realized that Wang Pangzi was protecting him, using his body to shield him from the danger that might come.

Fatty Wang's movements seemed labored, as if he had used up every last bit of his strength. He desperately pressed Wu Xie down, using his body to create a solid barrier for him.

Wu Xie wanted to struggle, to break free from Fatty Wang's restraints, but when he saw the wounds on Fatty Wang's body, he suddenly felt an indescribable pain and helplessness in his heart. The wounds were still bleeding, and Fatty Wang's face was as pale as paper, obviously he had endured tremendous pain.

In this situation, Wu Xie had no idea where to start. He was afraid that his struggle would cause more harm to Fatty Wang.

"Wu Xie, let's take a gamble!" Fatty Wang leaned close to Wu Xie's ear and whispered, "Are the people coming later the ones hunting us, or are they rangers from the surrounding villages? Or are they people sent by Master Huaer to rescue us after he noticed something was wrong with us?"

Wu Xie's mouth was covered, and he couldn't make a sound, so he could only gesture with his fingers. He first stretched out two fingers, and then quickly stretched out three.

Fatty Wang understood Wu Xie's gesture. He patted Wu Xie's head gently, as if to comfort him, and then pressed his body down again.

Then, Fatty Wang raised his head slightly and carefully observed the person who was approaching through the gap in the grass.

I have to say that Wu Xie and Fatty Wang are still a little lucky.

Coming towards them were not only the older generation of hunters from the nearby village leading the way, but also people sent by Huaerye to look for them.

Fatty Wang was not fooled by the appearance before him. He was still waiting, carefully observing whether there was a third wave of people around.

This forest is their lair, and no one can predict where they will emerge from and where they can be caught in one fell swoop.

Finally, after a long wait, Fatty Wang finally confirmed that there was no third wave of people. Then he let go and rolled off Wu Xie.

Wu Xie was frightened by Fatty Wang's coma, but he didn't dare to shout loudly, for fear of summoning the group of people who were still searching for them nearby.

Wu Xie carefully poked his head out and found that one of the people coming was very familiar to him, "Xie San! I'm here!"

After hearing the familiar and quiet voice, Xie San looked in the direction of the sound and saw the third master of the Wu family sticking his head out from the bushes not far away from them. In an instant, Xie San hurried over with his men and surrounded the man.

"Young Master San, what are you doing?"

"Is there a doctor? Fatty was severely tortured by that group of people. We took advantage of the internal turmoil in their base last night and managed to escape!"

"Yes, yes, yes! Master San, hurry up and get out of here with us!"

Xie San called two people to carry Fatty Wang up, and then took Wu Xie and left the forest safely under the guidance of the hunter.