The map marked the locations of five wild boar herds: two small, two medium, and one large. In the center of this large herd, there was a red X.
Seeing this X, Aidan couldn't help but sneer. There was no X on the paper the old man gave him! The two young hunters had also seen the bamboo paper but hadn't noticed anything wrong. It was because of their limited knowledge; they only knew about a few places. This red X was already in the corners of the map. From this point, it could be seen how cunning the old man was!
This animal skin map was the reason Aidan resorted to murder. To hunt wild boar, he needed a map like this, but how could he trust one drawn by someone else? A map obtained firsthand was more reliable.
In his past life, Aidan had heard all sorts of things. Just a word like "go away" wouldn't have made him kill Alex. After hearing the conversation by the trap, he immediately had the intent to kill. Killing Alex to reduce resistance would make it easier for him to obtain this map. So why not kill?
Aidan didn't kill just for the sake of killing; it was just a means. Using this means could directly solve the problem. Why not use it?
The old man was definitely going to die. Even if he could let go of the grudge for his son, Aidan couldn't. Haven't you heard the saying, "If you don't remove the roots, grass will grow again"?
What? You say it's wanton killing?
Heh, no matter what world it is, as long as you live in it, there are karmic entanglements. Who is innocent? People kill pigs, are pigs innocent? In nature, there's only the food chain, no innocence.
Under the heavens, anyone can live, anyone can die, no one is innocent!
The animal skin map was very thick and not easy to carry folded like paper. Aidan could only roll up the animal skin and put it back into the bamboo tube, then tie both ends with hemp rope to carry it on his back. The two hunters stared at the bamboo tube, their eyes inevitably revealing a greedy look. They were not fools and naturally knew its value. This animal skin map might not be valued by Ascenders, but for ordinary people, especially hunters like them, it was a treasure.
The old man could become a famous hunter, and this map played a significant role. It was truly a family heirloom.
"I ask you, are there any other people in this old man's house?" Aidan's eyes flickered as he asked coldly.
The two young men kneeling on the ground trembled all over when they heard Aidan's words, realizing their current situation. The greedy look on their faces quickly faded, replaced by a fearful expression.
"No, they're all dead in his family, my lord!" one of the young hunters quickly answered.
"The old man originally had a wife, but she was killed by a wild wolf that broke into the village over ten years ago. His wife gave birth to two sons and a daughter for him before she died. However, the eldest son disappeared three years ago while hunting in the forest and died. This family has no one left."
The two young hunters hurriedly replied.
"I see..." Aidan narrowed his eyes. He looked at the two men kneeling on the ground and knew that what they said should be true. With life and death in his hands, it was unlikely they would lie to him.
However, he still asked, "You didn't lie to me, did you?"
"We dare not deceive you, My lord!"
"I,...I remember! The old man actually had a daughter-in-law, the wife of the eldest son. But after the eldest son disappeared, that daughter-in-law also died for love. But I heard that in fact, the eldest son's wife wanted to remarry and was forced to death by the old man. Ascender, my lord, you killing the old man is to eradicate evil and benefit the people."
The other person hurriedly agreed, "Exactly, exactly. Actually, my lord, we've long found this old man displeasing. Hmph, what's so great about him, just because he's better at hunting than us? Clearly, we're all ordinary people, yet he acts like he's special, deliberately moving out of the village to live here. As juniors, sometimes we want to seek his hunting experience, but he just drives us away and doesn't allow us to be near the cabin!"
Aidan listened silently, nodding along. Although these two were belittling the old man to save their lives, it wasn't difficult to detect the resentment in their words.
Aidan secretly speculated that these two young men were lying about seeking hunting experience and were probably coveting the beauty of the old man's daughter. They were likely discovered by the old man and harshly taught a lesson.
"There's no need to say more about eradicating evil and benefiting the people. My killing this time was simply to obtain this animal skin. Hmm, your performance has satisfied me. You can leave now," Aidan's tone softened slightly.
The two young men kneeling on the ground were both shocked and delighted when they heard Aidan's words.
"Thank you for sparing our lives, my lord!"
"My lord, we will always remember your tolerance and kindness!"
Tears streamed down their faces as they knocked their foreheads on the ground, making a light thudding sound. After a few knocks, they immediately turned and left.
Although Aidan was younger than them, after witnessing his style of action, they were extremely frightened and never wanted to face Aidan again.
Running into the yard, the two men cast a fearful glance at the giant wolf crouching at the door, their eyes filled with fear. Thinking of what had just happened, they immediately fled out the door, rolling and crawling in their escape.
Inside the house, Aidan silently began to concentrate his energy and focus, preparing to activate "Wolf's Fang."
Letting these two go, how could that be possible?
But just as Aidan about to kill
A voice suddenly rang out.
"Stop!"