Who says the prince is weak and can't take care of himself?

The golden gong sounded, signaling the official start of the hunt. Everyone whipped their horses and charged into the forest, their momentum unstoppable, like a vanguard charging into battle. The birds and animals in the forest were startled, as this was a matter of life and death for them, and they instinctively hid and fled in a state of chaos.

Qi Xiao, along with Zong Sheng and Bai Xiqiao, had a total of ten people. After entering the forest, Qi Xiao immediately reined in his horse and gathered everyone around him, saying, "You've been following me for quite some time. I don't need to tell you anything more. You must win. I only give you one hour to return here with your prey."

"As ordered."

Qi Xiao waved his hand, and the team quickly dispersed, riding their horses much faster than before entering the forest.

Zong Sheng and Bai Xiqiao did not move.

"You two should go too."

"We'll follow you." Bai Xiqiao refused outright. He never considered himself as Qi Xiao's bodyguard who had to obey Qi Xiao's orders.

Without waiting for Qi Xiao to say anything, Zong Sheng also shook his head: "Master, Yao Yishan is not easy to deal with." Zong Sheng had been in Wudu Prefecture since he was a child, and he knew the power of Wudu Prefecture best. To be able to sit in the position of captain, Yao Yishan's martial arts was definitely not inferior to his own and Bai Xiqiao.

"I'm a prince, how dare Yao Yishan kill me?"

"No."

Qi Xiao chuckled: "Okay, if that's the case, let's go together."

Bai Xiqiao then smiled and drew his bow: "Let's go."

"Hey, wait a minute, I don't need the bow for now."

Bai Xiqiao looked confused, but was too lazy to ask any more questions. He put away his bow and arrow and followed Qi Xiao.

"Zong Sheng, can you catch up with Yao Yishan?"

Zong Sheng had been in Wudu Prefecture for several years, and tracking skills were a must-learn for him. Apart from eagles and hunting dogs, Zong Sheng was the most useful person in this forest.

"Master?"

"I'm asking you something."

"can."

"Let's go then."

Bai Xiqiao couldn't help but ask, "It's too late to hide from Yao Yishan, why are you chasing him?"

"Fighting." Qi Xiao curled his lips and smiled wickedly, "Let's go, he must be lying in wait somewhere, waiting for us."

Bai Xiqiao and Zong Sheng exchanged glances and couldn't help but laugh. Ever since leaving Yongcheng, they seemed to have been feeling a little aggrieved, uncomfortable, and cautious. When Qi Xiao suddenly regained his usual arrogance, he became excited when talking about fighting.

The three of them left their horses behind and went deep into the forest on foot. Chasing Yao Yishan was not only easy but also very simple. Because Yao Yishan had been sending people to keep an eye on Qi Xiao, and he himself was not far away.

Qi Xiao and his two companions were heading for Yao Yishan, not focusing on hunting at all, but on searching for the person hiding in the dense forest. Qi Xiao was like a wild wolf, with a keen sense of smell, and would never miss any prey.

The scout from Wudu Prefecture had never expected Qi Xiao to abandon his horse. He silently approached him and even smiled at him. The man jumped up in surprise and was immediately strangled by Zong Sheng.

Bai Xiqiao looked at the scout and shook his head.

Qi Xiao smiled and waved his hand, saying, "Zong Sheng, let him go."

Zong Sheng loosened his hand, but the scout didn't dare to move, looking at Qi Xiao in shock and fear.

"Go, find your captain. I'll be waiting for him here."

The scout was stunned for a moment before suddenly turning around and running away.

Qi Xiao gave Bai Xiqiao and Zong Sheng a wink, and the three of them worked in perfect harmony, using their lightness skills to chase the scout towards Yao Yishan.

The scout hesitated. What did Qi Xiao mean by releasing him? Was he challenging Captain Yao to a duel? Would he come after him? Was he using him as bait? After some deliberation, the scout bolted towards Yao Yishan. Yao Yishan's instructions had been to find out where Qi Xiao was and report back immediately. Since Yao Yishan was also waiting for Qi Xiao, luring him there would be a perfect strategy to lure the enemy in.

But what the scouts and Yao Yishan could not have imagined was that Qi Xiao had the courage to take advantage of the situation and was able to catch them off guard.

Just now, a large group of people entered the forest and startled the birds and beasts. Now everyone else is busy hunting, with the roars of beasts and the chirping of birds one after another, but there is silence in the direction where the scouts went, which is a warning of danger.

Qi Xiao and the other two jumped onto a tree, looked down from above, and followed the scout as they shuttled through the dense forest like monkeys. They were so fast that they even passed the scout and got ahead of him. Soon they spotted the other two people from the branches in the forest.

The two men noticed the movement in the forest and saw the scout running in the grass. They frowned and alertly raised their bows and arrows.

"Enemy attack!" the scout suddenly shouted at the top of his lungs.

Qi Xiao was not surprised but laughed, and made a gesture. Zong Sheng and Bai Xiqiao were even faster, and pounced on the two people on the tree at lightning speed.

The arrow was shot, but the people were already in front of them. The two people from Wudu Prefecture didn't even have a chance to resist before they were kicked down from the tree by Zong Sheng and Bai Xiqiao.

The sudden change made Yao Yishan hide in the dark and immediately ordered to meet the enemy. Since he dared to show up, Qi Xiao could not be blamed for being rude.

Qi Xiao hid in the woods, waiting for the people from Wudu Prefecture to split into two groups to capture Baixi Bridge and Zong Sheng, and then he rushed straight towards Yao Yishan.

Qi Xiao's martial arts, fighting skills, and descent skills were all honed in Fenglin Mountain, a mountain with rugged and dangerous terrain, dense forests, numerous snakes and beasts, and Bai Xiqiao, a skilled fighter. Yao Yishan might be a skilled commander and fighter, but when it comes to fighting in the deep mountains and forests, he's no match for Qi Xiao.

During the Baiyan Mountain Hunt, everyone was only allowed to carry bows and arrows. Yao Yishan, completely unarmed, faced Qi Xiao barehanded, only to discover that the prince's attacks were anything but ordinary. They were cunning and ferocious, his punches so fast and fierce that he couldn't dodge and could only take them head-on.

Qi Xiao understood that with Yao Yishan's martial arts skills, once he could gain a firm footing and find a flaw, Yao Yishan would have a chance to counterattack. Moreover, they were outnumbered and could attack him unexpectedly. If the attack dragged on for too long, it would be disadvantageous to them. So Qi Xiao would not give Yao Yishan any chance. With a feint, he forced Yao Yishan to dodge sideways. He immediately retracted his arm and hit Yao Yishan's waist with his elbow. Yao Yishan staggered, and Qi Xiao seized the opportunity to grab Yao Yishan's shoulder and control him.

"Captain Yao, we meet again so soon."