Back in the 1980s, hiking in the mountains was also a way of life

When Wang An was lifted onto the plow, he inevitably grimaced and hissed in cold air.

Unfortunately, even though Wang Li and Mu Xueli managed to "carry" Wang An onto the sled, it inevitably affected Wang An's internal organs.

Although Wang An was in pain and grimaced, he endured it without uttering a sound. In fact, if he wasn't afraid of causing more serious internal injuries, he could have easily sat up or stood up.

Compared to the injuries he suffered in his previous life while trapped in the fence, the pain in his internal organs at this moment was completely within Wang An's tolerance.

The sled traveled towards the county town, followed by a group of dogs and wolves, including Big Black, on both sides and behind it, as well as a gray fox with a broken tail.

To be honest, the journey we've taken has been quite impressive and stylish.

Wang An was seriously injured and lay on the sled. Mu Xueli did not dare to let her eldest son's horse run too fast, because it was a fact that almost every child knew that an injured person could not be subjected to too much jolting.

In these mountains, you can't really go fast if you want to, since there are no roads in the mountains, and most hunters rely on their familiarity with the area to get around.

If you really can't remember what's in the mountains, then find your way and follow the hillside.

Because the trees on the hillsides are relatively sparse, it is easier to travel by horse or sled.

On the way, Wang An instructed Mu Xueli and the other two:

"Let me tell you, when we get to the hospital, you should say that I was slapped by a bear, but please don't say that I was slapped by a big paw."

Upon hearing this, Wang Li asked, quite puzzled:

"What's that for, Fourth Brother? They say it was slapped by Big Claw. You'll definitely be the real gunner of DJ County from now on. No matter where you go, people will have to look up to you. Isn't that great?"

Mu Xueli also said with some doubt:
"Yeah, brother-in-law, our DJ County hasn't had a gunner in years. You killed Big Claw all by yourself, and you were even ambushed and killed by Big Claw. Opportunities to become famous like this are rare."

Wang An rolled his eyes at the two of them and said:

"Are you two brainless idiots? What good is fame? How much does a big paw cost? Are you two stupid?"

Upon hearing this, Wang Li and Mu Xueli were stunned. After a while, Mu Xueli said in disbelief:

"Brother-in-law, you mean we should kill this big claw and then cut it open? Is that...is that okay?"

After Mu Xueli finished speaking, Wang Li also said with some concern:

"What if, I mean what if, this gets found out? Then we... then we'll be in big trouble, won't we?"

In those days, hunting wild boars and bears, which were wild animals that could easily injure people and often damage crops, was encouraged.

However, it's important to know that Siberian tigers are completely excluded from this list.

This creature has been protected since the 50s, but the protection has not been very good, or rather, the management has been lax. Furthermore, due to the significant reduction in Siberian tiger habitat caused by logging, it was almost driven to extinction.

A few years ago, in 77, an order was issued to prohibit the illegal hunting of giant pterosaurs, and the ban was quite strict.

Even if a tiger were to eat a person, it would still have to go through layers of approval before the tiger could be killed.

Therefore, in almost everyone's understanding, after killing this thing, it must be handed over, and no one is allowed to keep it for themselves.

Of course, many things are just like that, and there are many loopholes to exploit.

Besides, given how coveted these things are, their ultimate fate remains to be seen. In any case, as far as Wang An knows, everyone highly values ​​tiger bones, tiger penises, and tiger gallbladders.

As for tiger skin, although it is valuable, and very valuable, it is too conspicuous. Without a certain status and powerful strength, no one dares to use it, or even let anyone see it.

Not to mention others, even people of Wu Dong's status and position want to use tiger whips as a stepping stone to make connections, which shows that this thing will definitely not be left to gather dust in the warehouse.

Upon hearing this, Wang An said with a completely righteous expression:

"Nonsense, of course it has to be a secret. I almost lost my life to kill that big claw, and it's only worth 500 yuan and an honorary title? Damn it, what kind of nonsense is this?"

After a pause, Wang An continued:
"Besides, I didn't even have the permit to kill Big Claw. If I killed Big Claw, and someone with ulterior motives took notice, they would use the lack of permits as an excuse. I think I'd probably not get 500 yuan at all."

Wang Anke knew all too well what kind of people those were.

If they make a mistake, they'll downplay it and let it go; but if someone else makes a mistake, they'll make a big deal out of it and use it as an excuse to vent their frustrations.

It's really hard to put into words!

Turning his head, Wang An asked Huang Zhong:
"Xiao Zhong, do you think what I said is right?"

Huang Zhong neither said it was right nor wrong, but said very seriously:
“I will do whatever you say, brother. If anyone finds out later, just say that I killed that big claw while saving someone.”

Huang Zhong's answer, which was irrelevant and abrupt, immediately stunned Wang An.

Wang An's perspective is that he can see that what Huang Zhong said is absolutely true.

In other words, Huang Zhong wanted to take responsibility himself and completely absolve Wang An of the blame for killing the tiger.

Wang An wanted to tell Huang Zhong that with his current strength and network of connections, even if he were discovered and betrayed, nothing would happen to him. However, Wang An opened his mouth but didn't say it.

On the one hand, he felt there was no need to say it, and on the other hand, Wang An felt it would hurt Huang Zhong's loyalty.

After Huang Zhong finished speaking, Mu Xueli understood and immediately changed her words:

“Yeah, brother-in-law, that big claw is a treasure trove. It’s a bit of a shame to hand it over. After I take you to the hospital, I’ll go skin and butcher that big claw first thing tomorrow morning, and then I’ll take it all back.”

After Mu Xueli finished speaking, Wang Li also said with a determined expression:

"Okay, Fourth Brother, once we've settled you in, Brother Mu and I will go into the mountains tomorrow morning to disperse and bring back those big claws."

Thinking of his past life, how he had gradually walked towards the abyss of the fence, Wang An couldn't help but say to the two of them:
"You two are alright, you know how to think things through. But if something similar happens again, you two must not do anything reckless. If even I can't cover it up, the consequences will be unimaginable."

Although protection for Siberian tigers had already begun at this time, it was not until 87 that a formal protection law was established and hunting and trade were prohibited. In 93, the production, processing and sale of tiger products were banned.

Prior to this, it wasn't a big problem for Wang An.

After Wang An finished speaking, Mu Xueli and Wang Li both said:
"Yeah, brother-in-law, I didn't have the guts to do that anyway."

"Don't worry, Fourth Brother, I wouldn't dare."

Wang An reminded the three of them again:
"Remember this: I was injured by Big Claw. After Big Claw finished hitting me, I was scared away by the gunshot. From now on, don't mention the words 'Big Claw' again."

(End of this chapter)