Chapter 147: Peril in the Jungle

Chapter 147: Peril in the Jungle

"Don't panic! The territory of a wolf pack is approximately 160 to 350 square kilometers. I've researched this area, and it's not within their territory. There shouldn't be any wolves around," Yun Mu observed her surroundings and whispered.

Huo Tingying glanced at her, "You did your research on this, but you didn't anticipate a lone wolf?"

"Cough. It must have smelled outsiders and came out to investigate. It won't attack easily. We should stay still."

As if to contradict her, the alpha wolf's eyes suddenly flashed with ferocity, and it pounced at them with lightning speed.

Yun Mu dodged immediately, preparing to counterattack, but as soon as she stepped down with her left foot, an excruciating pain shot through her.

Damn!

There was a hunter's trap hidden under the snow.

Huo Tingying hooked his arm around her waist, shielding her behind him. With his other hand, he swiftly drew a dagger as the wolf lunged.

In the instant it bit down, the dagger pierced its throat, killing it instantly!

Yun Mu stared in shock at the silver wolf lying dead on the ground. Just like that...it was dead?

Was this wolf too weak, or was this man too strong?

Without even glancing at his own wound, Huo Tingying turned to help Yun Mu remove the trap, frowning. "We need to stop the bleeding quickly."

"I have first aid supplies in my tent. Your bite marks also need treatment."

Huo Tingying bent down, looking at the stunned Yun Mu. "Hurry up, get on!"

After hesitating for a few seconds, Yun Mu climbed onto his back, deciding to feign weakness.

His steps were steady and swift, and riding on his back, Yun Mu felt a sense of security she had never experienced before.

She gently pressed her cheek against his back, causing Huo Tingying's spine to stiffen slightly.

The tent was nearby, and they quickly tended to their wounds.

Huo Tingying surveyed the contents of the tent and chuckled softly. "You're well-prepared. You didn't plan on suffering here."

"I'm not stupid."

Yun Mu, limping from her injured foot, added more wood to the fire and fetched some food.

However, she noticed Huo Tingying leaning against the front of the tent, his head hanging motionless.

Yun Mu approached him.

The handsome man's face was pale, covered in cold sweat.

She touched his forehead, which was burning hot.

He was suffering from hypothermia!

"Huo Tingying, Huo Tingying!"

Yun Mu called his name, and he opened his eyes, his gaze blurry.

He gripped her wrist tightly. "I'm fine..."

"Why didn't you say something sooner? Can't you be less secretive?"

Yun Mu panicked. She had prepared everything she needed for the night, intending to camp alone and deal with Yun Shuiyao. She hadn't expected Huo Tingying to get involved!

He had just undergone surgery and couldn't withstand the strain. Unfortunately, she hadn't brought any emergency medication.

Huo Tingying began to slump, and Yun Mu hurriedly supported him. "Huo Tingying!"

"I'm okay, just a little cold." Huo Tingying mustered his remaining strength. "Let me sleep for a while. Wake me up when it's morning..."

Yun Mu struggled to help him inside, covering him with blankets and holding him tightly.

"Huo Tingying, I'll wake you up when it's morning. You have to wake up!"

Huo Tingying opened his hazy eyes and seemed to softly acknowledge her words.

...

Feng Shuo arrived in the early hours of the morning upon hearing the news.

He immediately asked An Junnan, "Where is our Young Master? And the Young Lady?"

An Junnan had just returned after receiving notification and shook his head. "Neither of them has come back yet."

Feng Shuo's expression tightened, and he immediately started preparing to search the mountain.

An Junnan was equally anxious and called Yun Chengdong on his phone.

Yun Chengdong fell silent upon hearing the news, then said, "We must find Yun Mu! And Huo Tingying!"

Yun Shuiyao stood nearby, her face pale after overhearing the conversation on the phone.

"Why hasn't the rescue team arrived yet? Huo Tingying is still in there. He just had surgery. What if something happens to him?"

As time passed, her panic grew, and she couldn't control her emotions.

An Junnan was also worried, fully aware of the dangers lurking in the forest.

Especially the forest at night.

Most feared was the scenario where Yun Mu and Huo Tingying were inside with no phone signal and lost their way, venturing deep into the forest.

"Yao'er, the rescue team will arrive soon; you don't need to worry too much." Su Dan hurried over to comfort her.

Wen Qingqing's eyes were already swollen from crying, and she glared fiercely at Yun Shuiyao. "If anything happens to Yun Mu, I won't let you off!"

Yun Shuiyao wished Yun Mu would die in there and never return.

But she didn't want Huo Tingying to be in danger, and she was even more worried that Yun Mu, that little wretch, might not have died and run into Huo Tingying, revealing the truth.

The two had been missing for over four hours.

Finally, the rescue team arrived. An Junshan felt like he had seen family. "You're finally here. How difficult is the search going to be? They can't be in danger, can they?"

The rescue team leader glanced at the terrain and frowned.

"It's very troublesome at night. There are wild beasts deep in the jungle, and even a minefield. If they accidentally cross the border, it would be even more dangerous..."

Seeing everyone silent, the rescue team leader continued, "Let's hope they haven't wandered into dangerous areas. Teams of three, set out quickly. Bring signal flares and first aid supplies. Move!"

The mission was tough, but they had no choice but to push forward.

Otherwise, if the President of the Emperor Group and his wife died here, they would all be in deep trouble!

News of Yun Mu and Huo Tingying's disappearance had already spread throughout the film crew. If they weren't back safely by morning, the entire nation would know.

At that point, the capital might face a drastic change.

Unable to bear it any longer, Yun Shuiyao returned to her rest room, sitting by the window in anxiety due to her worries.

Suddenly, the door was pushed open, and Yun Chengdong walked in, his presence carrying a chill.

Yun Shuiyao was taken aback. "Third Brother, why are you here?"

Yun Chengdong's handsome features were cold. "With something this big happening, if I didn't come, could you clean up the mess?"

"Third Brother, what do you mean?" Yun Shuiyao was slightly stunned, her heart pounding.

Yun Chengdong glanced at the dark forest outside the window, his voice low.

"I heard Yun Mu has been missing for over seven hours. If she dies, then you'll have beaten her forever."

Without Yun Mu, both the glory of being the Yun family's heiress and Huo Tingying would belong to Yun Shuiyao.

Yun Shuiyao's expression turned cold, and after a few seconds of silence,

"Third Brother, I'm not that vicious. At least, I wouldn't want to harm Huo Tingying."

"Huo Tingying's arrival was just an accident, not part of your plan. Yao'er, tell me the truth: does this incident have anything to do with you?"

Yun Shuiyao instinctively wanted to deny it, but Yun Chengdong added, "Before I came in, I ran into Yun Mu's agent. She told me some things. She said it was you who tricked Yun Mu into the woods."

"Wen Qingqing is Yun Mu's person, so naturally, she would side against me. Third Brother, don't you still believe me?"