The Yuanrang Monster Hunter
11. Three Swordsmen Versus the Beast (3)
“If it can be complicated, why should it be made easier?” Yuanrang.
After hitting it many times inside, finally the ice-ice door in the part that sealed the bottom of the house was broken as well. But he didn't come out. Though Mengde and Yuanrang had already prepared themselves. Yuanrang had also coded Miaocai to prepare with a whistle. After a few seconds it also did not come out.
“Why not get out?” ask Mengde.
“Maybe she has sudden abdominal pain, constipation or any other disorder. So you have to pee first?” sura Yuanrang's.
Mengde shrugged and said, “It could be, yes.”
Suddenly a beast jumped from the second floor. Jump and lead to Yuanrang. When it was near, Yuanrang jumped up and gave two kicks at once. Pushing wild animals into the streets. It was at that moment that Mengde activated the fire trap. From the ground, enormous licks of flames came out and burned the bodies of the beasts. The beasts screamed and ran south looking for a way to escape. Yuanrang and Mengde immediately chased after.
When it reached the crossroad, the beast stepped on Miaocai's ice trap. His two feet were pierced by ice. The balance was chaotic because the pain was like stepping on a nail and he did not expect there would be a trap there. Standing is difficult too. Every time he tried to stand up or tried to use his feet as a pedestal, he immediately failed. Because the ice spikes are quite hard it further pierces his feet deeper. Disrupting balance. The body has been burned plus ice spines on the legs. I don't know which one to clear first. All that was on the mind of the savage beast was just rolling around trying to put out the fire.
From inside the house, darted layered arrows. The first arrow pierced the right leg and the second arrow pierced the left leg. The hope of wild animals. Miaocai appeared with a spear. Ready to fight at close range.
“Everything wears sandals,” said Miaocai who slid an ice arrow to his left shoulder.
At that moment, the wild animal realized three mistakes he had made so far. First, because it was too dark, he did not see any ice thorns there. Plus he was panicking from being devoured by the fire. Second, Every time he hid from the three warriors, these three warriors did not waste time. Take the time to set strategies and set traps. The third mistake is underestimating these boys. He regretted the decision to fight these three teenage warriors. The brains of wild animals hate to admit. If these three teenagers are very smart and very perfect in coordination. Even the feelings he was suffering from now were much more agonizing than the prick of ice spines, the stab of arrows and the flames. Now he is almost paralyzed.
Additional attacks were followed by Yuanrang and Mengde. Yuanrang stabbed the body of a savage beast brutally. Mengde also burned with a huge fire. The roars and growls of wild animals as if they did not care.
“Wait, wait, wait,” said Miaocai who stopped Yuanrang and Miaocai, “Don't we have to interrogate him?”
“Ah, true too,” says Mengde.
“No need, Mengde,” said Yuanrang who was still controlling three sharp weapons and piercing the body of the savage beast, “He is almost dead. It was too late to interrogate him. Even if we interrogate him, we'll have to kill him eventually. It is not enough to be left to the ruler. He eats humans, you know.”
Mengde and Miaocai looked at each other and nodded. Yuanrang's argument is absolutely correct.
Yuanrang continued his argument, “Even he did not know the term negotiation. He was also quite stupid and worthless. In addition, it only relies on muscles. If you only rely on muscles, it is very stupid. Even the porters of the building in Luoyang (the capital of the Han Dynasty at the time), are much better brained than him.”
“Hey, hey, yes already. I agree with your opinion,” said Mengde who then looked at Miaocai, “We executed him. Please freeze his hands and feet, Miaocai.”
The execution process begins. Miaocai took a deep breath and then exhaled. Collect energy from nature. Short meditation techniques. Sealing with ice is done starting from the hands first. And it ends in the feet. The beast did not move. Either just plain fainting because it has no power to endure the pain or it is dead. Freezing of hands and feet is necessary. Just in case he pretends to be dead. At the end of the process, Yuanrang and Mengde decapitated him from the opposite side. Die this beast.
“Can we sleep?” yuanrang said leaning body against the wall of the house, “I'm tired.”
“We sleep alone in the southern part of the village. Tonight was very tiring,” said Mengde.
“Even the savage beast just now was more tiring than the two centipedes this afternoon!” Yuanrang.
“Hey, come. There are many houses here. Why sleep on the south side?” said Miaocai, “Living home is also done.”
Mengde snorted and stared far to the north. Then he said, “This strange forest is in the north. The further away we are from the forest, the better. Don't forget we still have enemies in that strange forest.”
“Not to mention other possibilities. We have not been able to completely conquer that forest,” Yuanrang said.
“Then the body?” said Miaocai who pointed at the corpse of a savage beast.
“We take it to the terrace of the house there,” said Mengde who pointed to the house behind him, “After completion, we should go to bed soon.”
Together, they carried the corpses of beasts. But they're not strong. It weighs almost twice as much as a normal human body. The solution, Miaocai creates a trajectory of thick, slippery ice and ramps. When finished, these three warriors pushed the corpse away. Not to forget they preserved the body of the beast and its head. When they finished, they walked south.
“At the end of the day, the trap we created just now is not even used,” Miaocai said while drinking water.
“Ah, right too,” said Miaocai who handed the water bottle to Yuanrang.
Yuanrang drank enough water and said, “Yes, just pray. I hope they don't attack tonight. It's crazy that they attack.”
Only Mengde remained silent and pensive. He looked north several times. Then look ahead again. Then look again to the north. Like an anxious man. Sometimes he breathed a long breath. His heart was not calm as there was still a potential threat. Mengde did not know what kind of ability the two pale people in the cave possessed. Is there a connection between the savage beast they just killed and the two pale people in the forest? If they are friends, things will be bad. Two pale humans will realize his friend is not coming back. Then there is the possibility of going to this village. Mengde deliberately did not reveal any anxiety to Yuanrang and Miaocai. The two of them panic. Now is not the time to panic. Now it's time to rest.
“Why did you just shut up, Mengde?” Yuanrang.
“It's okay. I'm just tired,” said Mengde.
The three of them checked several houses. Who knows if something is unlocked. After getting a house made of bricks, they immediately entered. Not to forget they also check all corners of the house. Eliminate all doors and windows that can be a way for anyone who breaks in. It would be bad later if the enemy attacked while they were resting. Not only were the two humans pale, the three of them also took into account the attacks of the bandits who were intending to take advantage of the situation and plunder the village. In the house, there are two doors and four windows that lead directly to the outside. Leave little for air ventilation. Miaocai sealed everything with a wall of ice. After all was done, they entered the room and put things away. Only Mengde and Miaocai were laying down. Yuanrang came out again and walked into the kitchen.
“Although we've defeated wild animals. We still need information on what creatures we defeat,” said Mengde,
“Clearly. Only the first time we respond to the strange,” said Miaocai, “There is a possibility we will face the strange again.”
“Tomorrow, Xing Lian will arrive and deliver a letter from Master Yudhistira. He will explain what creatures we faced earlier.”
Yuanrang appeared in front of the door while eating the mantou bread. He threw two mantou buns at Miaocai and Mengde. Of course they are very happy and immediately eat voraciously. They just drank water. Thirst is gone, but hunger from fatigue is still there. This mantou bread solves the problem of hunger.
“I don't think anyone is leaving food,” said Miaocai.
“Maybe they rush,” Yuanrang said before drinking the water.
After devouring the last bite of mantou, Mengde said, “We look for the owner of this house, after all is done. Then tell me we ate their mantou. We owe three mantou today. We're not thieves. Master Yudhistira emphasizes that we must be honest.”
“Ah, make what?” yuanrang said, “Later at the end we will get a gift from the villagers when they return.”
“Oh come on, Yuanrang,” says Miaocai, “We are not bandits, right?”
“We are not bandits. Bandits steal everything and leave it. We take bread mantou after we save their village,” Yuanrang said.
Mengde laughs, “Your reasons can too. Among the three of us, you are the most ruthless, Yuanrang.
Because they were tired and sleepy, the three of them immediately fell asleep. Indeed, before facing the black-haired beast, they had had time to sleep to restore stamina. But facing a wild animal is very energy consuming more than facing two centipedes. So that tomorrow is more maximal, no matter how you have to sleep.
Despite being asleep, Yuanrang could not sleep peacefully due to bad dreams. In a dream, he was in a huge building whose architecture was very foreign. It's almost dark. Only illuminated by torches with a red flame. Inside the building, he was chased by dozens of pale-skinned and fanged humans. He was busy looking around for Mengde and Miaocai. Can't scream for fear of being caught by a pale-skinned human. He was very frustrated in such a situation. Escaping is impossible. Because Yuanrang's principle was unwilling to leave Miaocai and Mengde in any situation. So desperate, he hoped that Master Yudhistira would come. However, Yuanrang knew that his expectations were impossible. He was hiding in a dark room. Until the sound of footsteps approached the room. A pale-skinned man appeared. Deftly, Yuanrang closed the enemy's mouth, knocked down, stabbed many times and slit his throat.
“One enemy fell,” said Yuanrang, “Where are you .. Mengde .. Miaocai ..”
Yuanrang hid the corpses of the enemies under the straw. Then he moved again. With the plan to get out of the village first. Then ask the local people and authorities for help. Slowly, Yuanrang finally reached the bottom of the building. There he heard the sound of horse footsteps.
“Helper!!” Yuanrang.
Suddenly, Yuanrang felt an earthquake. He thought the building would collapse. The earthquake is getting stronger. Yuanrang was panicking. He was looking for a way to get out as much as possible. Most likely, the pale skin would soon come out from fear as well. Even though the tactic is risky. Perhaps Yuanrang should look for a suitable robe or cloth to blend in with them. And immediately save yourself.
“Yuanrang, wake up!” miaocai said, “I heard the sound of horse footsteps! Get up quickly, Yuanrang!”
Surprised that his consciousness was still in the dreamland, with his eyes closed he said, “Kill them!”