Hunting Wilderness: Starting with the Butcher

Chapter 157: The Ultimate Killing Game (Snake Version)!

The pirates who successfully raided the program crew's camp were well aware of the potential predicament they might face. To ensure successful negotiations with various countries regarding the hostage ransom, the pirates planned to move all the hostages before dawn.

If the hostages are left on the deserted island, the pirates may be surrounded by the time rescue forces arrive. Losing control would make it difficult for them to escape alive, even if they receive the ransom.

Urged on by Park Geun-woo, pirate leader Jack immediately ordered his pirates to split into four capture teams and go to the deserted island to capture the celebrity guests who participated in the recording of the show, and to try to capture them alive.

The reason for insisting on capturing the hostage alive is that only by keeping the hostage alive can they demand a larger ransom. If the hostage dies, not only will it anger the country where the celebrity guest is from, but they will also fail to receive any ransom.

The pirate leader personally oversaw the production crew's camp, directing the subsequent capture operation. Park Geun-woo volunteered to capture Son Ye-jin and the others who had brought him shame. The result was predictable: when Park Geun-woo arrived at the camp, it was completely deserted.

Seeing this, Park Geun-woo couldn't help but curse, "Damn it, they escaped! Chase them! They can't get very far in this weather. We have to catch them tonight, no matter what."

Urged on by Park Geun-woo, the group of experienced jungle pirates began searching for clues left behind by Son Ye-jin and her companions. Upon finding a lead, Park Geun-woo instantly realized the direction in which they had escaped.

"They must have run off to meet up with the Xia people! Ask the guys in charge of capturing the Xia team if they've made any progress."

The pirates who received the order immediately used their walkie-talkies to call the pirate squad responsible for capturing Yuan Linghan and his group. However, after several calls, there was still no response from the walkie-talkies, which made the pirate in charge of making the calls feel that something was wrong.

"Why isn't there an answer? Did something happen to them?"

"Impossible! There were twelve of them, all carrying assault rifles. How could they possibly get hurt facing a group of unarmed celebrities? Could their walkie-talkies have malfunctioned? Or was there some other reason?"

While the pirates were discussing, Park Geun-woo decisively said, "We'll find out what's going on as soon as we find them. Let's chase after these celebrities along their escape route immediately."

At this moment, Park Geun-woo, who was accompanying the pirates, probably never dreamed that the pirates responsible for capturing Yuan Linghan and his group had now completely stopped breathing. Although some pirates were still alive, they would definitely not wake up anytime soon.

After settling Liu Qianfei and her group into the cave to hide, Yuan Linghan retrieved a customized satellite phone from his system space and contacted his superiors back home. The superiors were both shocked and delighted to receive the call.

"Xiao Yuan, are you safe now?"

"Reporting to the leader, everything is safe! But our production crew has most likely been taken hostage by pirates."

"Are the other celebrities who were with you all safe?"

"They're safe! After receiving the warning from the production team, I immediately moved them to a cave in the mountains. As things stand, the pirates won't be able to find their hiding place anytime soon."

"So, what do you want to do by calling me?"

"Sir, I'd like to know what the current plans are in China? When will the local rescue forces be able to arrive?"

While the leader was on the phone with Yuan Linghan, leaders of relevant departments also quickly learned of the news. Everyone wanted to know the current situation on the deserted island. Even Zhang Chengming, who had been summoned to the emergency office overnight, seemed to see a glimmer of hope at that moment.

In fact, upon learning that the production crew had been held hostage by a local pirate gang, Zhang Chengming's first reaction was that it was all over. Even if it was an accident, if things escalated too much, both Douyin (TikTok) and he would be held responsible.

When he learned that Yuan Linghan and the five well-known artists from Xia Guo were all safe and sound, he breathed a sigh of relief. However, the thought of the company employees who had been held hostage still filled him with worry.

In his view, it was acceptable for the pirates to demand ransom, but the safety of the employees had to be ensured. As long as the employees were safe, even if some ransom was paid, it wouldn't be a serious blow to the company as a whole.

To the leader's surprise, Yuan Linghan, who had been reporting, suddenly lowered his voice and said, "Sir, someone's coming. They're probably pirates. I'd like to request special authorization. Is that possible?"

"Pirates are coming? Are you confident you can handle it?"

"Yes! Although I only have a bow and arrows, I am definitely their nightmare in the jungle under the cover of night."

"Okay! I authorize you. Go ahead and do it. But remember to prioritize your safety, understand?"

"Understood, sir. I'll take care of these problems first and contact you later."

After hastily ending the conversation, Yuan Linghan put the satellite phone back into his system space. He then drew his hunting knife and silently disappeared into the jungle.

The pirates who were walking towards the bamboo house had no idea what was going to happen next.

Hiding in the roadside bushes, Yuan Linghan observed that the pirates numbered twelve, a standard combat squad. However, judging from their gait, he could tell that they were not truly elite.

Although they had received training and had extensive experience in jungle warfare, they were still no match for real special forces soldiers. On the other hand, Yuan Linghan, while not a special forces soldier, was far more capable than any special forces soldier.

The pirates at the front of the group passed by Yuan Linghan, who was lurking in the shadows, completely unaware that someone was lying in the bushes beside them. When the pirate at the back of the group appeared, Yuan Linghan instantly darted out.

Without giving the pirate any chance to warn him, Yuan Linghan swiftly covered his mouth and twisted his neck, instantly killing him and causing him to disappear down the mountain path. After storing the pirate's body in his spatial storage, Yuan Linghan followed behind.

Meanwhile, another pirate, only a few meters away, had no idea that his accomplice had been replaced. By the time this pirate realized what was happening, it was too late to warn or call for help; his figure quickly disappeared down the mountain path.

By tailing and eliminating the pirates ahead of him, Yuan Linghan, like a snake in a game, continuously devoured them. Although the pirates had flashlights, they only used two; the rest of them moved slowly forward in the dark and rain.

They dared not move quickly, also for fear of disturbing Yuan Linghan and his group, who might still be at the camp. In the eyes of these pirates, if they alerted Yuan Linghan and his companions who were resting in the bamboo hut, and they rushed into the jungle without regard for the consequences, it would become difficult to capture them.

They quietly approached, completely surrounded the bamboo house, and then captured all six people living inside. It must be said, the pirates' plan was clever, but they greatly underestimated Yuan Linghan's abilities.

The pirates at the front suddenly realized there was no sound behind them. As they turned to look, they discovered a stranger had somehow joined the group. The thought had barely formed when an arrow pierced his throat.

The unfamiliar figure who had infiltrated the pirate group was like a ghost. In a very short time, he fired several arrows, wiping out the pirates on the mountain road less than 500 meters from the bamboo house before they had any chance to fire back.

After the battle ended, Yuan Linghan stored all the pirates' weapons into his system space. He deliberately slit the throats and cut the throats of all the pirate corpses he had previously stored in his space, then threw the bodies by the mountain road to create the illusion that they were dead.

After all, there's no way he could possibly reveal the existence of the spatial backpack!