Chapter 1127

After studying the map and rules, Baili Xia checked the time, almost time to set off.

She then summoned a sightseeing vehicle, bid farewell to the Mu family one by one, and set off with her bow and arrow.

At nine o’clock, all the gates opened simultaneously, and the contestants rode their horses into the hunting area.

Shengxue was also brought to the competition area early today by Uncle’s men and was waiting.

Now, the coordination between Baili Xia and Shengxue could be described as seamless.

There was no need to give Shengxue directions; telling it where to go was all it took for it to accurately make its way there.

Because the hunting area was indeed vast, everyone was equipped with a large net and some ropes tied on the saddle.

Just in case some were too skilled and their hunted prey exceeded the space in the net.

Of course, such cases occurred mostly in the men’s group.

Horse-riding and archery skills were now fully utilized.

Hunting was the best demonstration of these two skills, and now it was a matter of seeing who would claim the deer.

Sitting on Shengxue’s back, entering the hunting area with the door behind slowly closing, Baili Xia couldn’t afford to admire the scenic beauty inside.

The terrain in the hunting area was a bit complex; barely entering the area there was a small lake.

Baili Xia almost directed Shengxue into the lake.

Fortunately, Shengxue itself was vigilant, stopping immediately when it sensed something wrong with the bushes ahead.

This forced Baili Xia to be cautious, sitting high on horseback and scrutinizing the terrain.

From this entrance, there was a small artificial lake nearby on the left, and a forest on the right.

Comparing it to the map, this forest area wasn’t particularly large—probably a few hundred meters deep.

After exiting this forest, there was another.

The path ahead was marked on the map, leading directly to the center of the park, to a place designated as the primal forest.

That forest was the largest, spanning nine to ten square kilometers.

It was said that this forest was particularly favored by the men’s group because it hosted large game.

As for the girls, most preferred to hunt in the forest at the front.

Baili Xia thought for a moment and decided not to rush into the central area.

There, the game was most abundant, but the competition was fiercest.

It would be better to start practicing here in the nearby woods to adapt to hunting techniques.

After all, she had never really participated in such an event before.

Gently stroking Shengxue’s mane, she softly said, “Shengxue, let’s go in.”

Shengxue neighed, stepping briskly and striding boldly into the woods.

It seemed this fellow was also eager to try; truly excited now.

Baili Xia was a bit helpless; the little creature was more excited than her, endlessly enthusiastic.

Maybe it thought of showing off?

Ha!

Such an endearing little creature!

Once inside the small woods, Baili Xia started looking around.

Soon, a rabbit came into view.

The rabbit was about fifty meters away from Baili Xia, seemingly foraging.

According to the competition’s shooting range, this distance was already within range.

Yet initially, many weeds and shrubs blocked a direct shot.

Baili Xia rode Shengxue quietly closer, to just thirty meters away.

At that moment, the rabbit seemed suddenly alert, its ears perking up and scanning the surroundings.

Baili Xia dared not get closer, she could only slowly raise her bow and arrow, aiming and shooting at the target.