Chapter 20: Rescue

The southern merchant opened the door and walked in, greedily eyeing the creature before him.

“After all these years, you’ve finally fallen into my hands. It wasn’t easy. Those fools never understood your worth—they only knew how to recklessly cut down trees, boast without cause, and mock others’ dreams.”

“They never imagined that today, I would become the true hero, the savior of White Bear Mountain. And all of this is because I captured you, the mountain spirit of White Bear Mountain.”

“Moreover, you’ve truly surprised me. If it weren’t for you, I wouldn’t have known that person possessed such powerful and mysterious abilities. I wouldn’t have been able to catch him either. If I reveal his secret to the world, history will remember me forever. Ha ha ha!”

Hearing these words, the creature rose angrily, attempting to break free from the cage. But after being hit with the heat blast, its strength had greatly diminished.

The southern merchant sneered, “A featherless phoenix is no better than a chicken. Even if you are a divine beast, without your powers, I can still control you.”

He then pulled a remote control from his pocket and pressed a button. A wave of intense heat scorched the cage, burning the creature, which collapsed weakly to the ground.

Nearby, Bald Strong watched this unfold, pondering, “So this is the mountain spirit of White Bear Mountain. But who was that person the merchant mentioned? Could it be Su He? Since the last time I saw him with the big white bear, I haven’t seen him again. But what was with those strange words he said?”

The southern merchant continued to taunt the creature, “Heh heh, feeling better now? You’d better behave, or you’ll regret it.”

The creature’s anger surged. Its pure white fur turned black, its eyes glowed blood red, and blue crystals sprouted from its back and limbs.

Seeing this, the southern merchant hurriedly took out his phone to take pictures. At that moment, the creature seemed to sense something and suppressed its intense rage.

“Hey, what’s going on? Why did it turn back?”

Just then, the door burst open, and Big Monkey and Er Gou rushed in, panic-stricken.

“Boss, there’s trouble!”

Outside, the three approached the train, where the southern merchant noticed Ji Ji Maomao driving an SUV nearby, finding it amusing.

“Interesting. These days, even monkeys can drive cars. Go, you two, take them out.”

“Yes, boss.”

With that, Big Monkey and Er Gou cut the ropes holding the logs on the train, causing the logs to roll down. Ji Ji scoffed at the sight.

“Hah, petty tricks. Maomao, hit the gas!”

“Yes, King Ji Ji.”

As the gas pedal was pressed, Ji Ji dodged all the rolling logs.

Meanwhile, Bear Big and Bear Two successfully boarded the train.

“Bear Big, do you think Ji Ji and the others are in danger?”

“Don’t worry, that’s Ji Ji. Let’s go.”

Just as Bear Big finished speaking, Ji Ji was struck and sent flying by a log felled by the southern merchant. Fortunately, Ji Ji and Maomao leapt to the rear of the train in time. Staring at the retreating SUV, Ji Ji looked as heartbroken as if he had lost Kun Kun.

“Farewell, my beloved ride.”

The two bears opened the window on the roof and climbed inside. Bear Big was astonished when he saw the creature in the cage.

“Bear Two, this is—”

Bear Two ignored Bear Big’s jungle-like ignorance and hurried to open the cage. However, his hand was burned by the scorching heat from the cage. At that moment, the southern merchant, Big Monkey, and Er Gou returned.

“Oh, is this your dear friend coming to rescue you? But if you want to open this door, you’ll need this,” said the southern merchant, brandishing the remote control.

“Give it here.”

“A talking bear, huh? Go, you two, take care of them.”

“Yes, boss.”

Suddenly, the speaker on the door crackled to life.

“Dear ladies and gentlemen, welcome aboard the Dream Express. King Ji Ji is at your service. Please hold tight as the thrilling adventure begins!”

With that, Ji Ji yanked the handbrake, and the train screeched to a halt.

Inside the carriage, the southern merchant fell, dropping the remote control outside. Seizing the moment, Bear Big lunged to grab the remote.

But Ji Ji at the front did the unthinkable—he accelerated the train again.

As the train sped up, the remote slid even further outside. As Bear Big and Big Monkey scrambled to grab it, the southern merchant at the rear raised his gun, aiming at Bear Big. Just then, Bald Strong leapt out, blocking the merchant.

“Don’t you dare harm them!”

“What are you doing? Get away! Move aside!”

Meanwhile, Ji Ji, acting foolishly, steered the train toward a section of track under repair. Workers ahead frantically waved flags.

“Stop the train! Stop the train!”

But the train charged on. Without proper rails to guide it, it careened wildly into the town below.

As the train shook violently, the remote control slid out the door again. Bear Two and Er Gou jumped from the window, both scrambling for it. The scene descended into utter chaos.

In the frenzy, Bear Big accidentally stepped on Bear Two while trying to snatch the remote. Holding it briefly, he slipped, and the remote flew out once more. Big Monkey seized the chance and grabbed it, but in this endless cycle, Bear Two finally caught it. With a press of a button, the creature was finally freed.

The creature prepared to punish the southern merchant, but the merchant quickly aimed his gun at Bald Strong.

“Don’t come any closer. Don’t forget your friend is still in my hands.”

“Ah!”

Bear Big kicked the merchant away mid-air.

“Bear Big, you were incredible!”

As everyone cheered, the train shook violently again, throwing them all off balance. The creature swiftly caught the airborne companions and placed them in the cargo car. Then, using spiritual power, it skillfully maneuvered the train, avoiding several houses. Spotting children ahead, it created a train track shooting upward toward the sky with its spiritual energy.

Trailing behind like a troublesome stain was the southern merchant, who brandished his heat gun and fired once more at the creature.

Enduring the searing pain, the creature maintained control of the train. As it ascended higher, all the logs fell away, crashing down below, and the southern merchant tumbled after them.

“Bear Big, Bald Strong, look!” Bear Two pointed out the window.

“Wow, the train can fly!”

Bald Strong suddenly remembered something and quickly spoke.

“That’s right! Bear Big, Bear Two, we need to find Su He immediately. We still don’t know where he is.”

“Right, creature, do you know where Su He is?”