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At this point, Lu Xiuyuan finally breathed a sigh of relief. At least he had finally gotten through the most difficult first night after the fracture.

In the cabin, Lu Xiuyuan searched every corner, looking for food to feed the old hunter. Although the ingredients in this world were unfamiliar to him, he tried hard to recall the game that the old hunter had brought back before, trying to find some delicious and nutritious food.

Finally, he found some wild fruits in a corner. Although they were not abundant, they were better than returning empty-handed. Lu Xiuyuan carefully placed the food on a simple wooden tray and returned to the old hunter's bed. The old hunter looked at Lu Xiuyuan with food, his eyes flashing with gratitude.

He may not understand Lu Xiuyuan's language, but the care and concern made him feel deeply warm. Lu Xiuyuan whispered some comforting words, trying to convey his concern. "Eat something, you will feel better." Lu Xiuyuan said softly, handing the wooden plate to the old hunter. Lu Xiuyuan watched the old hunter eat the food, and an inexplicable sense of satisfaction surged in his heart.

After dinner, the old hunter said, "The first time I saw you, you were caught in a trap and wearing strange clothes. I thought you were a fool from a nearby town who had lost his mind and ran into the mountains. I didn't expect you to be a fool. I was wrong about you."

The old hunter said and gestured with his hands, "When I have nothing to do in the future, I will teach you how to speak and write. You have to at least be able to speak." Lu Xiuyuan looked at the old hunter's gestures, listened to his tone, and nodded as if he understood.

In the following night, Lu Xiuyuan and the old hunter sat in the cabin, with the candlelight flickering, and the old hunter patiently taught Lu Xiuyuan how to pronounce and write. Lu Xiuyuan was fascinated to find that the writing system of this world was quite interesting, just like the ancient Chinese language, full of pictographic and mysterious atmosphere. The old hunter taught carefully, guided the direction of each stroke, and told Lu Xiuyuan the meaning behind each symbol.

Although Lu Xiuyuan's handwriting was still quite awkward and resembled scribbles, his learning progress was rapid. In just two or three days, he was able to communicate in a simple way.

In this world blended with ancient characters, Lu Xiuyuan gradually immersed himself in the joy of learning. Every character seemed to contain the history and culture of this land. The old hunter's words and deeds enabled him to not only understand the language, but also express his own thoughts, bringing him closer to this world.

This went on for two or three days. With the help of the blue grass, the old hunter's pain had stopped, but the food reserves in the cabin had long been exhausted, so the task of going out hunting fell on Lu Xiuyuan.

Since he had never hunted or even killed a chicken at home, this job was full of challenges for Lu Xiuyuan.

At this time, the old hunter saw Lu Xiuyuan's predicament and encouraged him, "Young man, don't be discouraged. Everything is difficult at the beginning. If you can't kill a wild boar, you can hunt a deer. If you can't catch a deer, you can catch a rabbit. Even if you can't catch a rabbit, you can still fill your stomach with wild fruits."

Lu Xiuyuan nodded seriously and asked in a stiff voice: "When I go hunting, what should I pay attention to first?"

The old hunter thought for a moment and replied, "Don't worry too much. The first thing you need to pay attention to is your own safety. Don't let anything happen to you when you go out hunting, or I'll have to limp to take care of you. If there's anything you really need to be careful about, don't provoke any strange creatures or creatures you haven't seen before. You can wander around the forest freely. There's a mountain called North Mountain over here, so don't set foot there."

After listening to it, Lu Xiuyuan digested it for a long time and finally understood all the instructions of the old hunter. He nodded solemnly.

Then, facing the first rays of sunshine in the morning, Lu Xiuyuan put on a hunter's exclusive small fur hat, tied a solid dagger around his waist, carried a quiver on his back, and held a bow and arrow in his hands, all dressed in hunter's gear. This was the first time he entered the forest with a hunting mission, and with awe and passion, he was ready to start his hunting adventure.

The door of the hut closed gently behind him, leaving a quiet place. Stepping into the woods, he felt the vitality of nature, and the fresh air filled his nose. Lu Xiuyuan bathed in the morning light and gradually blended into the beautiful picture of this sea of ​​trees. Shuttled between the towering trees, he listened to the rustling sound of the wind blowing through the leaves, and the occasional fragrance of flowers that came towards him, making him feel the mystery and vitality of this sea of ​​trees.

Taking every step carefully, he tried to imitate the skills taught by the old hunter to find the traces of prey.

Suddenly, a clever squirrel jumped on the treetop, attracting Lu Xiuyuan's attention. He quickly drew his bow and aimed, but the squirrel keenly sensed the danger and nimbly dodged the arrow. Unfortunately, he missed and had to retrieve the arrow.

Although the first attempt was unsuccessful, Lu Xiuyuan did not lose heart. He realized that hunting required more patience and skills, so he continued to go deeper into the forest.

Walking along the path with sparse trees, Lu Xiuyuan gradually came to an open area and found a clear stream. Although the stream was not wide, the water was clear and you could see the bottom. A few small fish were swimming in the rippling waves, as if they were "swimming in the air without support". The pebbles on both sides of the stream were washed smooth and round by the water, shining brightly under the sunlight.

Lu Xiuyuan squatted down, gently stroked the water, and felt the cool touch. The water of the stream flowed through his fingertips, taking away the fatigue of the day and making him feel refreshed. He followed the bend of the stream and found a rolling mountain range in the distance. One of the tall peaks came into view. According to the old hunter, that should be Beishan. Beishan didn't seem to be anything special. Even if it was a relatively large and tall mountain, Lu Xiuyuan thought to himself, "It's okay. My main goal is to listen to advice. If you don't let me go, I will definitely not go. It's a pity that the fish in this stream are too small to fill the gaps between my teeth."

When Lu Xiuyuan was resting quietly, he heard a soft sound in the distance, which aroused his vigilance. After quietly moving to a large rock, he found a huge deer slowly approaching the stream.

The deer was tall, with its shoulders almost as high as an adult's chin, and a pair of huge antlers that looked like works of art carved by nature. Lu Xiuyuan held his breath and stared at the elegant deer. It bent its neck docilely and licked the clear stream water with its spout. The sunlight shone on the deer, making its hair gleam with golden light, like a vivid painting.

Lu Xiuyuan quickly rolled over and hid behind a big rock, staring at the deer drinking water. He had already decided in his mind whether to have deer legs or deer chops for the roasted deer meat tonight.

Lu Xiuyuan tightly grasped the bow and arrow in his hand, quietly pulled the bowstring, and aimed at the deer's neck. His heartbeat accelerated like a drumbeat, and he tried to keep his breathing steady and minimize the sound of his breathing. Suddenly, he released the bowstring, and the first arrow whizzed through the air and accurately hit the deer's neck. "Nice, my shooting is really accurate, this deer is definitely doomed, I will take it down soon."

The deer felt the pain and convulsed, then its body suddenly accelerated, like a wounded and frantic beast. Lu Xiuyuan did not dare to take it lightly, and quickly pulled the bowstring again. The second arrow, with greater power, accurately pierced the deer's flank.

However, the two strikes did not cause the deer to fall immediately. On the contrary, it became more angry because of the pain, and its eyes flashed with wildness. Lu Xiuyuan was shocked and thought, "How come this deer is so thick-skinned and tough that it is still alive? I only have a dagger. I should have brought a big knife earlier. This is a bit difficult." Realizing that he might have angered this powerful prey, Lu Xiuyuan quickly reached for the third arrow.

Before he could get the third arrow, the deer had already rushed in front of him. It was too late to shoot again. Fortunately, he had the big rock behind him to deal with the deer. He hurriedly hid behind the big rock behind him, making full use of the cover of the rock to try to consume the deer's physical strength.

Whenever the deer rushed towards him, he dodged flexibly, keeping the best escape distance, sometimes hiding behind a big rock, sometimes changing direction quickly. Lu Xiuyuan felt nervous and scared. He complained in his heart, "Why did I bother him for no reason? I should have gone to catch rabbits earlier. How come this deer still has strength? If it doesn't lose strength, then I will lose strength too." But he knew there was no room for retreat. Every time the deer approached him, he could even feel the heat of the deer's breathing.

Lu Xiuyuan thought, "The only way to quickly deal with it now is with this dagger. As long as I find the right opportunity to cut its neck, it won't be a big problem. Fortunately, this rock is relatively large. I will climb up and jump on it when I get the chance. This method is simply perfect."

So Lu Xiuyuan stood still and exposed his weakness to the deer, which was also irritated. It seemed to say, "You look down on me, don't you, little bastard? I'll stab you to pieces."

Although Lu Xiuyuan had demonstrated this process countless times in his mind, it was still somewhat difficult to actually implement it. The first time he tried the deer charging towards him, Lu Xiuyuan almost failed to climb up the rock and nearly died.

The second time, you want to climb halfway up first, and when the deer rushes over, you can climb to the top of the stone, so that you can jump onto its back and successfully resolve the battle. But the deer is not stupid, knowing that you want to do the same thing, the second time, it just stood there, which made Lu Xiuyuan very embarrassed.

Then Lu Xiuyuan remembered that although he had thrown away the bow, the arrow was still there, so he reached back and pulled out an arrow and threw it at the deer. This time the deer was completely enraged and ran towards Lu Xiuyuan madly.

Lu Xiuyuan sensed the arrival of the critical moment, and he quickly jumped down from the stone, like a nimble cheetah, with a light and steady body. The deer witnessed his action, revealing a trace of astonishment in his eyes, but it was unable to avoid this sudden attack.

Lu Xiuyuan jumped down with his arms open, hugged the deer's back tightly, turned his body on the back, grasped the deer's antlers with one hand, strangled the deer's neck with one arm, and clamped the deer's body with his legs. The dagger in his hand flashed a sharp cold light. At this moment, the picture seemed to be frozen, and the deer struggled anxiously and helplessly under the strange weight he felt on his body and the sharp touch of the dagger.

Lu Xiuyuan held the handle of the dagger tightly, his eyes firm and calm. He aimed precisely at the vital part of the deer's neck, and with a dull sound of piercing the air, the dagger cut through the deer's skin, and blood gushed out immediately.

At this moment, Lu Xiuyuan felt the deer's struggle becoming more intense, but he remained firm. As the dagger penetrated deeper, the deer let out a low whine from its throat and slowly stopped struggling.