Chapter 516: Chapter 7: One Move, One Kill

Looking at the bow and arrows on the ground not far away, he seized the opportunity and made his way over.

The black bear was not foolish either, knowing that if the fight continued like this, it would surely die.

But the pain from its blinded eyes and broken paw prevented it from just retreating.

Thus, it immediately mustered all its strength.

Ignoring everything else, it charged straight at the Crown Prince.

Seeing the situation, the Crown Prince wanted to dodge but found that there was no easy escape forward.

He grabbed a stone nearby and leapt onto the tree trunk beside him.

Then he swung it down with all his might.

The stone wasn’t large, but combined with the Crown Prince’s full force, it struck the black bear, causing its head to bleed.

The left eye was already severely injured, and now the pain pierced deeply.

The enraged black bear fiercely slapped at the tree trunk.

Standing atop, the Crown Prince was shaken and couldn’t keep his footing, immediately jumping down into the bushes.

In his haste, he twisted his foot.

The sharp pain made the Crown Prince gasp.

But the bear’s mouth was dangerously close behind him, and he could even feel its drool dribbling.

Without hesitating, he grabbed a handful of grass and flung it toward the bear.

Then, with a few rolls, he headed for the bow and arrows on the ground.

While the bear was still clawing at the grass and dirt on its face, it saw the Crown Prince not far away, already pulling the bow with both hands.

The fierce look in his eyes made it feel its death was near.

Sure enough, an arrow shot out, piercing the black bear’s right eye.

The force was so great that it shot through the bear’s head.

With a wail, the black bear was now completely blind, with severe brain damage.

It went berserk, crashing its body into the tree trunks to unleash its last ounce of strength.

But the Crown Prince wouldn’t give it a chance to recuperate.

Three consecutive arrows.

Either hitting its chest or further piercing its head.

After the third arrow was shot, the black bear finally fell to the ground motionless.

Though it was still faintly breathing, anyone could see that it was beyond saving.

Seeing this, the Crown Prince limped over to Lin Ying’s side.

Seeing him unconscious, he fiercely threw the short knife to completely end the black bear’s life.

The entire bear hunting process, although thrilling, was swift.

By the time Lin Zong and Prince Pei arrived with others, they were scared out of their wits.

They quickly ran to the Crown Prince and Lin Ying, while the Imperial Guard surrounded the black bear.

Fearful it might come back to life, putting them all at risk.

Seeing the Crown Prince covered in blood, Prince Pei immediately rushed over.

Panicked, he frantically asked around.

"How are you? Where are you hurt?"

Seeing the worry in Prince Pei’s eyes deeply moved the Crown Prince.

He immediately replied.

"Fourth brother, don’t worry, I’m fine, but Ying got seriously injured protecting me. Quickly take him back, Second Sister will surely be able to save him!"

"Alright, alright, don’t panic, we’ll get you both out of here!"

Beside him, Lin Zong looked at his older brother, who was barely breathing, with great distress.

But as the Crown Prince’s personal guard, he also felt proud of his brother’s actions.

So he immediately picked him up, prepared to mount a horse.

"Ride my horse Feng Xun! Quicker pace!"

The Crown Prince immediately called out.

After all, Lin Ying’s horse had long been frightened to weakness, whereas Feng Xun had not been much startled.

"Thank you, Crown Prince!"

Although Feng Xun was the Crown Prince’s horse, they had been together these days, so the horse wouldn’t resist much.

Thus Lin Zong took Lin Ying and mounted the horse.

Immediately heading out of the woods.

As Prince Pei helped the Crown Prince up, he heard him exclaiming in pain.

"What’s wrong, what’s wrong?"

"Twisted my foot."

The Crown Prince’s coquetry made Prince Pei’s mouth immediately droop.

"You rascal, you scared your fourth brother to death!"

Despite saying this, he lowered himself to check the injury.

Indeed, the ankle was bruised and swollen, looking rather dire.

But as Prince Pei looked back at the horribly dead bear and the unconscious Lin Ying.

He couldn’t help but let out a long sigh.

"You brat, you’re really ruthless!"

The Crown Prince chuckled, reverting to his past carefree and somewhat roguish demeanor.

The Lin Brothers had just left when Han King and others arrived.

Upon seeing the scene, they also roughly understood the situation.

With furrowed brows, he immediately spoke.

"Stand guard around, don’t let strangers approach. Also, find someone to drag this bear back, the Crown Prince’s achievement must not be erased."

"Understood."

Indeed Han King, older than many of the group.

So when issuing commands, he was especially authoritative.

The Crown Prince leaned "delicately" against Prince Pei, then looked over at the commanding Han King with an expression of admiration.

When Han King turned around, goosebumps covered the ground.

The Crown Prince immediately said.

"Second brother, truly imposing～"

Han King shot him a cold glance, then came over.

Whispering to him.

"When we return, I’ll tell Father and Mother that you dared hunt the bear alone! Just wait, you’ll get your comeuppance!"

Hearing this, the Crown Prince exclaimed.

Startling both Han King and Prince Pei into asking.

"What’s wrong? Did you suffer internal injuries?"

Because the Crown Prince was clutching his chest, they couldn’t help but suspect.

But his next words made them feel both amused and exasperated.

"Good brother, good brother, I won’t do it again. Please don’t tell Mother, I’m most afraid of her crying. If she cries, Father will definitely come after me, and anything but asking me to grind ink for Mr. Zeng, that’s more painful than a few stabs."

The two brothers both showed a helpless smile.

It’s unclear why the Crown Prince grew to have such a temperament.

Though everyone around him adhered strictly to rules, he was an exception.

Never bound by etiquette, living freely.

Thinking about Da Wei falling into his hands in the future, the two brothers couldn’t help but shudder for the ministers.

"Let’s go, your ankle injury needs proper care, otherwise it’ll be troublesome if it dislocates."

Prince Pei stated calmly.

Although he hadn’t studied medicine deeply, having watched the Second Princess learn, he knew a thing or two.

So that’s why he spoke thus.

Han King immediately bent down to examine.

Indeed, the swelling looked severe.

Looking up again, it was the Crown Prince’s indifferent smiling face.

Couldn’t help but sigh.

"Come, Second Brother will take you back."

With that, he lifted the Crown Prince in a princess carry.

This action genuinely embarrassed the Crown Prince, who wasn’t a delicate young lady, and such a gesture made him "lose face."

However, despite Han King’s somewhat fragile appearance, he was strong.

Then, taking the Crown Prince, they mounted the horse.

The group escorted the Crown Prince out.

Leaving Wu Chuang onsite, cleaning up the aftermath.

In the shadows, those who had planned for the bear to hunt the Crown Prince now found their scheme thwarted.