For the first time, Zhou Hu experienced the kind of bottomless despair. He could hardly accept that fate was so unfair to him and let him suffer such a blow.

"Hiss... it hurts, it really hurts." Zhou Hu groaned in pain, his voice full of helplessness and fear. On his forehead, the tiny beads of sweat had gathered into drops of water, which slid down his cheeks and wet the collar of his clothes.

His body seemed to be protesting against the sudden pain, and his whole body was shaking constantly. Especially his lips, which seemed to have their own will and twitched uncontrollably. Every twitch seemed to remind him how real and profound the pain he was enduring was.

Zhou Hu closed his eyes tightly, trying to find a trace of comfort and tranquility, but the storm in his heart made it impossible for him to calm down. This unprecedented feeling of despair, like an invisible hand, tightly grasped his heart, making it almost impossible for him to breathe.

At this moment Zhou Hu felt a little regretful.

Because he couldn't help but think about the wild animals he hunted, wondering if they were also in pain when they were on the verge of death.

The feeling of regret surged into his heart like a tide, filling his brain. However, the cruelty of reality was like a heavy hammer, constantly hitting his heart, telling him that regret could not change anything.

He knew that if he did not take action now, then there would only be a dead end waiting for him. Faced with such a situation, he felt a strong sense of unwillingness and fighting spirit.

"No, God, I'm going to fight you. My life is in my own hands!" He swore silently in his heart. Although his voice was weak, it was full of firmness and determination.

After thinking about it, he quickly looked around.

Soon, his eyes locked on a thick wooden stick.

Without any hesitation, he rushed over, picked up the stick, and held it tightly in his mouth.

This stick may not be very impressive, but at least it can help him relieve some minor pain, which is worth it.

Taking heavy and painful steps, Zhou Hu felt as if his heart was being gnawing at by ants, which made him feel extremely painful and uncomfortable.

Every step felt like walking on sharp stones, and every breath felt like being pricked by a needle.

However, he knew he couldn't stop, he had to keep going.

The stick in his hand became his support. He used it to stabilize his body and to help himself walk.

Although the stick could not really relieve his pain, its presence gave him a kind of comfort and hope.

At this time, Su Ran had already led his men to the place where Zhou Hu had fallen before.

Looking at the flattened haystack, Su Ran's eyes were solemn: "It looks like someone just fell from here."

The criminal police captain asked Su Ran excitedly: "In other words, we are very close to the criminal now?"

"That should be the case. We can speed up now, but we must be careful."

The surrounding police dogs also detected the lingering scent here and wagged their tails excitedly.

This also means that Su Ran and his group are likely to encounter unknown dangers in the future, so they must be cautious because they are facing poachers.

The criminal police captain realized this and ordered: "Everyone should be alert from now on. You must pay attention to the movements around you. No accidents can happen."

Police members are responsible for clearing the way on the front line.

Su Ran and the forest ranger were cleaning up in the back.

After all, as forest rangers, their professional abilities are certainly not as good as those of the police, so it is normal for the police to take the lead.

At this time, Zhou Hu's steps were getting slower and slower, and he was always paying attention to the movements behind him.

His eyes revealed determination and perseverance.

As time went by, Zhou Hu gradually adapted to this painful state. He learned how to find a trace of peace in the pain and how to find a glimmer of hope in the predicament.

He began to appreciate the beauty around him, listen to the sounds of nature, and feel the miracle of life.

"Damn it, as long as I can survive today, good days will be waiting for me in the future."

Zhou Hu cheered himself up deep down in his heart, trying to cheer himself up.

However, this kind of self-motivation may only temporarily numb one's nerves and fail to truly solve the problem.

He was fully aware of the difficulty of his situation and that the possibility of survival was slim.

He is ready to face the police no matter what the future holds.

The long period of escape and the pressure left him physically and mentally exhausted, and the sudden drop in temperature in Changbai Mountain at night added to his predicament.

After walking for an unknown amount of time, Zhou Hu felt exhausted both physically and mentally. The temperature in Changbai Mountain dropped very quickly at night.

He stopped and looked around, only to find that he was lost in a dense forest.

The night deepened, and the stars were shining, but they could not illuminate the road ahead. He felt a little uneasy and realized that he needed to find shelter as soon as possible.

Zhou Hu took a deep breath, trying to calm his inner anxiety.

He recalled the wilderness survival skills he had learned before and decided to find a place that could shelter him from the cold.

He began to take a closer look at his surroundings, noting that some of the trees had dense foliage that might provide some shelter.

I walked carefully through the woods, trampling the thick fallen leaves and soft soil.

Suddenly, Zhou Hu discovered a small cave, the entrance of which was covered by some dense bushes.

He was delighted and thought this might be an ideal refuge.

Zhou Hu carefully pushed aside the bushes and entered the cave.

The cave was dark, but big enough to hold his body. He felt a chill coming over him, realizing that the night temperature had dropped below freezing. He quickly took out his sleeping bag and warm clothes from his backpack and wrapped himself tightly.

Although he was physically exhausted, Zhou Hu knew that now was not the time to rest.

He lit a candle and began to check the surroundings with the weak light. He found some dry branches and dead leaves on the wall of the cave and decided to use these materials to make a fire to keep warm.

He used the lighter in his hand to light some dry branches, and the flames gradually burned, emitting a warm glow. Zhou Hu moved the fire near the cave entrance to dispel the cold air.

Also cover the fire with some wet leaves to increase the burning time.

Sitting by the fire, Zhou Hu felt a little relieved. He took out some dry food and water and started to eat a simple meal.

As night fell, Zhou Hu listened to the unusual noises outside but did not dare to close his eyes.

Exhausted both physically and mentally, he just wanted to rest quickly and regain some strength.

Only in this way can we continue on our journey.

To be honest, he now feels that living here is a very risky behavior.

At night, the flames are very likely to attract attention, but fortunately this cave is quite deep, so I can only pray in my heart that I will not be discovered. (End of this chapter)