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Qingshui County, deep in the primeval forest.

It was noon.

The summer sun was scorching and blinding, hanging high in the sky. The blazing sunlight penetrated through the layers of tree canopy, casting dappled and fragmented light and shadows in the forest.

The morning mist in the mountains had long since dissipated, and the air was hot and humid with not a breath of wind. The dense forest was like a steam room, making it hard to breathe.

From the moment he entered the mountains to escape at dawn until now, at noon, Chen Jun has been desperately fleeing in the deep mountains for a full six or seven hours.

They dared not stop or pause, relying solely on the formidable physical strength honed through years of playing basketball to sustain their high-intensity escape.

His simple canvas backpack was already soaked with sweat, leaving two deep red marks on his shoulders. Sweat dripped from his forehead down his chin, hitting the dry, decaying leaves and instantly spreading into a small wet patch.

At this moment, his chest heaved violently, his breathing was heavy and hot, his legs were sore and numb, and he had exhausted most of his strength.

Six or seven hours had passed, and he believed he had run a great distance, completely away from the outskirts of Qingshui County.

Logically speaking, in such a remote and complex mountainous area, ordinary people would easily get lost, and tracking down someone who is deliberately hiding would be extremely difficult.

What Chen Jun didn't know was that because the incident happened so suddenly, from the moment he fled, he was only focused on burying himself in the deep mountains and had no extra time to clean up any traces.

Running wildly, the trail of fallen branches, crushed weeds, deep muddy footprints, and winding low bushes left an incredibly clear tracking route from start to finish.

Anyone with even a little tracking experience can easily pinpoint his movements by following this trail.

At that moment, a large group of pursuers were closing in behind him, but he was completely unaware.

Chen Jun raised his hand and wiped the sweat from his face haphazardly. He leaned against an old tree trunk to catch his breath, his heart filled with anxiety and confusion.

"I sneaked into the mountains this morning, avoiding people, and it's already noon... Even if they chase me, they shouldn't be able to find me in a short time, right?"

But reality was far crueler than he had imagined. Just as he unscrewed the mineral water bottle to replenish his fluids, he suddenly heard a rather loud noise.

The rapid, heavy, and oppressive footsteps came clearly from the depths of the dense forest behind them, getting closer and closer.

The speed at which this group found him far exceeded his expectations!

The next second, a sinister, arrogant roar filled with chilling killing intent pierced through the sweltering forest.

"Chen Jun! You can't escape! Today I'll chop you into mincemeat and make the Qin family regret messing with my Shi family!"

The person who shouted was Shi Ying, a member of the Shi family who was in charge of handling all sorts of dirty business in the shadows.

This person has been living in the shadows for many years, covering up countless bloody incidents for the Shi family. He is ruthless and vicious, and is the most hidden blade in the Shi family.

When Shi Huai gave him the task, he told him that the source of this upheaval that overturned the entire Shi family was this inconspicuous grassroots cadre in front of him.

The Qin family's move against the Shi family was to pave the way for Chen Jun's career advancement.

Knowing that the Shi family was doomed, Shi Ying, carrying the family head's last mission, frantically searched for Chen Jun.

Overwhelming resentment completely warped his mind; his eyes were bloodshot, and he vowed to vent all his anger on Chen Jun.

"If it weren't for you! The Shi family would still be firmly established in Qingshui County! Hundreds of my Shi family members wouldn't have ended up with their families destroyed, their lives ruined, and imprisoned!"

As Shi Ying chased after him at breakneck speed, he shouted threats in a violent and menacing voice.

"You destroyed the foundation of my Shi family! Today I will tear you apart and suck your marrow dry, making you wish you were dead!"

The harsh words, carried by the hot air, filled Chen Jun's ears, making his hair stand on end and filling him with fear.

He dared not relax for a moment, suppressing the soreness in his legs and the exhaustion of his strength, gritting his teeth, and speeding up again, desperately rushing towards the deeper and more dangerous hinterland of the mountains.

His years of dedication to basketball were fully demonstrated at this moment.

His explosive power, endurance, and physical coordination far exceed those of ordinary people. Even after running continuously for six or seven hours and being on the verge of his limit, he can still barely maintain high-speed movement without collapsing from exhaustion.

The deep mountains at midday were stifling and deathly still, with only the sounds of wind, rustling leaves, and hurried footsteps weaving together a suffocating chase between life and death.

It was from this very moment of noon that an incredibly bizarre scene began to unfold.

The road ahead was covered in dense grass, and under the midday heat, it was the time when venomous snakes and insects were most active.

A highly venomous bamboo viper, entirely green, was coiled among the grass along the only path to pass. Its triangular head was raised high, its scarlet tongue flicking out, poised to strike, waiting for its prey to pass by.

Chen Jun sped past, brushing past the bamboo viper without even noticing.

But the pursuing troops, who were right behind them and had just stepped into the same patch of grass, had just stopped.

"hiss!"

The venomous snake suddenly lunged forward, moving with lightning speed, and bit down hard on the ankle of the pursuer at the front!

"ah--!"

The piercing screams instantly alerted Shi Ying and the others, causing them to stop in their tracks.

The pursuer who was bitten collapsed instantly, his ankle swelling and turning purple at a visible speed, and he lost all mobility on the spot.

The pace of the pursuit was abruptly cut off.

"You stay here and take care of him. The rest of you, follow!" Shi Ying glanced at the fleeing figures ahead, casually pointed at one person and gave the order, then led the rest of the group forward.

Chen Jun, who was ahead, was completely unaware of this. Taking advantage of this brief gap, he widened the distance again and continued to run wildly with his head down.

Passing through the poisonous weeds, ahead lies a forest of towering ancient trees, their canopies blocking out the sun, making the light in the forest dim and hot.

A huge hornet's nest hangs from the withered branch of an old tree.

The midday heat and humidity make bee swarms restless and easily disturbed, making them highly susceptible to attack.

Chen Jun moved nimbly, bending down and sideways to pass through the most dangerous area under the tree, his head just inches away from the hornet's nest.

Just as the wasps were about to swarm and sting the intruder who had disturbed the hive, for some reason, they simply circled the hive, letting Chen Jun's figure disappear.

But just as Shi Ying led the remaining pursuers and stepped under the tree,

"Buzz—!"

An extremely piercing buzzing sound suddenly erupted!

The hornet's nest, which had been peacefully nested, suddenly collapsed without warning!

Thousands upon thousands of venomous bees swarmed out of their hive, instantly engulfing the entire forest, and frantically swooped down to sting the pursuing swarm below!

"Oh no! It's poisonous bees! Get out of the way!"

The pursuers turned pale, hurriedly raised their hands to cover themselves, and fled in a disheveled state, causing chaos in an instant.

Several people were unable to dodge in time and were instantly stung, their faces turning red and swollen, crying out in pain, and completely losing their ability to pursue.

Another unexpected event caused Chen Jun to fall behind them once again.

Shi Ying was both angry and agitated, his eyes filled with surprise and doubt. He gritted his teeth and said sharply:

"Two of you stay here and watch over them! The rest of you, follow me on a detour and continue the chase!"

He had a vague feeling of unease.

Chen Jun ran all the way and soon arrived at a shallow mountain stream.

The midday sun shines directly on the stream, making the river crystal clear. The shallows are gentle, and the current is neither fast nor slow, making it seem completely safe and easy to swim across.

He dared not pause, quickly stepped into the river, dragged his heavy steps against the resistance of the water, rushed to the other side, and then disappeared back into the dense forest.

As soon as Shi Ying reached the riverbank, he saw Chen Jun's figure disappear from sight.

"That kid can really run, but his clothes are wet, so he'll definitely slow down. Chase after him!"

Just as he led the remaining pursuers into the river to cross and continue the pursuit.

The once gentle and calm river suddenly swelled and became turbulent!

An underwater current suddenly surged, doubling in speed and carrying fine sand and gravel as it violently washed over everyone's legs and feet.

Several pursuers lost their footing and were instantly swept away by the raging torrent.

The group could only retreat to the shore in a sorry state, and wait for the current to calm down before crossing the river again.

Another unexpected incident wasted a lot of their pursuit time.

Shi Ying felt increasingly puzzled.

He gradually realized that Chen Jun was probably quite lucky.