Before Lynn could respond, the robed woman ran towards him.
It was the natural survival instinct that arises in the face of death.
At that moment, the wild wolf behind the robed woman suddenly leaped, aiming for her neck.
The wolf had already considered the woman as its meal.
Not noticing at all, a robust figure arrived in front of the woman.
Lynn stepped forward, pushing the robed woman aside with his left hand.
The wolf's bloodthirsty jaws closed in, almost biting the edge of the woman's neck.
The closing of its jaws resonated with the grating sound of teeth clashing.
At the same time, Lynn gripped the end of the Stone Spear with his right hand and fiercely stabbed it at the wolf in mid-air.
Thud!
The sharp Stone Spear blade instantly pierced through the wolf's fur, puncturing its lungs and heart.
After previous hunting experiences, Lynn already knew how to quickly kill a beast!
As Lynn released the spear, his body sidestepped, allowing the wolf to fall and smash onto the ground.
The one-meter-long spear's end was pinned to the ground, the sharp blade protruding from the wolf's back.
After twitching a few times, the wolf lost its vitality, and a pool of crimson blood flowed out.
Seeing the danger averted, the robed woman gratefully said, "Sir, I'm sorry for coming to your side without your consent. Thank you for saving me. Are you...are you a hunter?"
Picking up some dry leaves, Lynn wiped the blood clean from the Stone Spear and shook his head, "I'm not a hunter."
Lynn looked at the robed woman; there was a string of words above her head.
[Kuisi Harper]: Planting Level 2, Cooking Level 2, Collection Level 2
Three skills, all Level 2.
"Not a hunter?" Kuisi's expression was instantly covered with despair.
She seemed perplexed, "Sir... how come your wolf-killing skills are so exceptional?"
Lynn replied, "Just lucky, I guess."
Kuisi's voice was full of plea, "Sir, could you help me? Red... my brother is surrounded by wolves. Can you save him?"
Lynn raised an eyebrow, no wonder he hadn't seen a single wolf while walking on the forest edge for so long.
They were all drawn away by them!
Lynn didn't respond but instead asked, "Why are you being chased by a wolf pack?"
It was his first time seeing people in the wasteland.
Kuisi was a bit anxious, "We are villagers from Chihuahua Village. A few days ago, a despicable bandit gang attacked the village, committing arson and looting, forcing us to flee."
Lynn's eyes narrowed slightly, "Nearby... there's no village."
"Yes, sir!" Kuisi nodded, "Chihuahua Village is quite far from here... It should be a four to five days' journey."
Kuisi continued to explain, "To avoid the bandit pursuit, Red suggested entering the forest... It was calm at first, but upon reaching this side, we were targeted by the wolf pack. Even Red, with some hunting skills, could hardly..."
"Wait!" Lynn interrupted the woman, "Something's wrong. According to what you said, you were just two villagers. Why would bandits chase you?"
Bandits pursuing villagers highly likely means those bandits are either destitute or extremely greedy, needing to kidnap Free People for sale to earn money.
But in the law-abiding Karedi Empire, Lynn had never heard of such a thing.
Once caught, it's a sentence to the gallows!
Except for slave trade.
Kuisi's expression became somewhat hesitant, her words stammering, "I don't know either..."
Lynn nodded, "I'm sorry, miss, my capabilities are limited, and I may not be able to help you."
Stepping forward, Lynn prepared to leave.
The woman, Kuisi, in front of him, with [Collection], [Cooking], [Planting] all skills being Level 2.
She would be perfect as one of his villagers.
She could help clear weeds, plant, and cook.
But Lynn didn't want to bring trouble upon himself for this.
After taking two steps, Kuisi caught up, hastily explaining, "Sorry, sir, I concealed the truth."
"It was Red who killed three bandits with a bow, which enraged the bandit leader. They chased us for revenge, forcing us to hide in the forest."
"Red got shot in the leg and lost too much blood, unable to walk and let me escape first. But Red is my brother. I have to find a way to save him..."
Hearing this, Lynn was somewhat surprised.
Shot three bandits with just arrows, and escaped the bandits' pursuit with the woman before him.
What kind of skill is this?
This is not a game world.
There are no Divine Generals facing a thousand armies, breaking through enemy lines, and taking the commander's head!
This is a real Empire world!
Lynn's steps halted, "How many wolves are guarding your brother? Where is he?"
Kuisi immediately understood and hurriedly replied, "There are five wolves, not far from here... just behind this slope."
Lynn nodded, "If I manage to save your brother, what do I get in return?"
Kuisi was momentarily stunned, but she quickly understood.
The young man before her needed compensation.
It's a very practical issue.
No free lunch in the world, same for help.
Especially when helping involves life-threatening risks.
But what can she possibly offer to the man in front of her right now?
Lynn unceremoniously said, "Spring plowing is approaching, and I need someone to help cultivate the land and prepare for sowing."
Kuisi almost didn't hesitate, "Of course, sir... no, my lord!"
In her words, there was even a hint of joy.
Kuisi didn't expect the young man before her to actually own land!
She and Red were originally Free People from the village, living off the land.
Planting several acres of land and occasionally Red hunting in the Manor Lord's woods to make a living.
Hearing the title of "my lord" from Kuisi, Lynn inexplicably felt comfortable.
Is this the satisfaction brought by the difference in status?
Kuisi, with three Level 2 skills, and a hunter who can kill three bandits with a bow!
If he could find a way to rescue her brother from the wolves, and bring them back to camp, Lynn had ways to keep them.
...
With Kuisi leading the way, Lynn stealthily approached where Red was trapped.
Circumventing the slope ahead.
Lynn and Kuisi hid behind a large tree at the back of the wolf pack.
A few meters ahead on a low tree, a tall and burly man was wedged in the fork of the trunk.
[Red Harper]: Hunting Level 3, Planting Level 2, Construction Level 2
Indeed!
Level 3 [Hunting]!
A seasoned hunter.
Crucially, Red still looked so young, at most in his early twenties.
With an unlimited future!
Moving his gaze from Red, Lynn scanned around.
Just as Kuisi said, five wolves were guarding under Red's tree.
Probably drawn by the smell of blood from Red's leg, neither Red nor Kuisi noticed them arriving.
Motioning Kuisi to follow, Lynn led them away.
Kuisi hesitated, "My lord, if you're not confident, don't trouble yourself, I'll think of another way..."
Even Kuisi, who had never hunted, understood the perilous situation Red was in.
Without ranged attack weapons, even a seasoned hunter wouldn't dare to face five adult wolves at once!
Kuisi didn't want the young man before her to lose his life uselessly because of her request.
Seeing Kuisi's face smeared with mud, Lynn said calmly, "Who said I have no way?"
Kuisi's eyes widened, "Then why, my lord, did you take me away?"
Lynn replied, "I need to observe the scene first to formulate a strategy!"
Kuisi's initially dim eyes gradually brightened.
"My lord, do you mean... there is a way?"
Could Red still be saved?