Reborn in the 1980s: I made my fortune hunting wild game in Changbai Mountain

When questioned, Xiao Wu frowned slightly and thought for a few seconds before saying weakly, "We were ambushed around 1 a.m. at the time. Da Lin was on night duty."

It was pitch black, and I couldn't make out the exact number of Russians or any other details!

We deliberately set up an extra empty tent and hung an acetylene lamp on it. The Russians thought we were spending the night in the empty tent, so they sneaked up in the middle of the night and opened fire.

Later, we heard the commotion and ran out of another tent in a panic, and then haphazardly engaged in a firefight with the attackers!

Their firepower was considerable; they were likely using Russian-made firearms. The few guns we had were simply no match for them.

Dalin stayed behind to cover the rear, while Juntian, Tianming, and I ran ahead.

During the chase, we got separated. Juntian was almost caught by a Russian. In the ensuing struggle, he fell and twisted his ankle.

I fired two shots, I don't know which Russian I hit, and I was exhausted from running while carrying Juntian!

They climbed up a big tree to hide, and continued their escape at dawn.

Later, these two soldiers discovered it!

Yue Feng frowned slightly after hearing Xiao Wu's words: "You mean, the four of you went into the mountains? And two of your companions got separated and their fates are unknown!"
How can you be sure the person who attacked you was Russian?

Xiao Wu nodded: "Yes, those two are brothers who grew up with us since childhood!"
I heard the people who attacked us speaking Russian, and I suspect they were also after the hanging sheep!

"Brother Feng, if it's possible, please help save my brother for my master's sake!"

As he spoke, Xiao Wu struggled to get up, but Yue Feng grabbed his shoulder.

"You and Juntian stay here and rest assured. As for the rescue, let my companions go over after dawn tomorrow!"

"The terrain is complicated at night, and we don't have a place for those Russians!" Yue Feng replied calmly.

Xiao Wu wanted to say something more, but Yue Feng was right.

You can't just blindly search after everything is completely dark. There's a cliff in front of you, and you have to take a long detour to get there. Blindly looking for a completely unfamiliar place is like looking for a needle in a haystack.

"Okay, then I'll have to leave it to you, Brother Feng! If you can save my two brothers, I'll do anything for you!" Xiao Wu said, his voice trembling with tears.

Yue Feng waved his hand: "What are you talking about? Who the hell wants you to be their slave? If I say I'll take care of it, I definitely will!"

Grandpa Wu saved my life, how could I stand idly by if I encountered him again!

We came here to find the legendary hanging sheep. If we can find it, Grandpa Wu will definitely be able to use it!
He's always been the one to shelter us from the wind and rain; now it's our turn to repay him!

Number Two, Number Three, there's food left in the pot for you. Eat and drink something first, and make the most of the night to get some rest!
Later that night, I'll have to trouble you to go look for the remaining two people!
If you're feeling uneasy, Number 4 and Number 5 will go with you too!

With Xiao Wu and his brother by my side now, my safety is definitely not a problem!

Whether they are dead or alive, there must be an outcome!

Of course, it would be great if we could kill all those Russians; then I'll ask Brother Jun to recommend you for credit!

When Yue Feng said this, he didn't actually have high expectations for the remaining two people to survive.

The Russian poachers are ruthless and vicious. The struggles around the border have always been a fight to the death. If the other two people fall into their hands, they will most likely be crippled.

Of course, before it's confirmed, the things that need to be done still need to be done!
Number Two waved his hand after hearing this: "No need! In this kind of small-scale mountain skirmish or raid, having one or two more people won't make much difference!"
The fact that your friend was able to escape and survive their midnight raid proves that those Russians weren't very capable!

"Damn it, they actually dared to come to our territory to kill and burn! Number Three and I are going again. If we can find them, we'll bury them all in the mountains!"

"Okay, you must be exhausted from carrying people back. Eat something to replenish your energy and rest."

You two don't need to be on night duty tonight. Xiao Tao, number four, and number five will take over!
Xiao Wu, have you and your brother's injuries been treated?
Don't underestimate minor cuts and bruises. There are military-grade medicated kits at the camp. If you haven't treated them, I'll help you!

Xiao Wu struggled to roll up his sleeves, then reached out and touched his knee: "My elbow and elbow are scraped! Just some minor cuts!"

"Brother Feng, could you take a look at Juntian's ankle? That soldier only gave him a simple reduction, and we don't know if it got worse along the way!"

Yue Feng came to Jun Tian's side. The guy was pale, his lips were as white as paper and bloodless, and he was clearly exhausted and dehydrated. He was very weak.

"Hey buddy, how are you feeling right now? Anything bothering you?" Yue Feng asked.

Juntian's lips moved slightly: "Brother, my ankle hurts, it must be swollen! And it looks like I was stabbed in the butt."

Yue Feng was mentally prepared for the ankle sprain, but when he heard that he had been stabbed in the buttocks, he couldn't hold back anymore.

I hurriedly tried to turn over to check, and after turning to my side, I saw that it was indeed the case.

There was a blood-soaked tear in the pants on the upper side of the buttocks. When I took the pants off, I saw that the tear must have been a straight, deep one.

"Damn! Knife wound! Xiao Tao, bring the first-aid kit! Number Four, Number Five, does any of you know how to treat external injuries? This wound is pretty deep!"

Number Four said, "Let me do it! Let me see what's going on?"

The injured area on his buttocks was exposed, and everyone fell silent.

The wound wasn't long, only five or six centimeters, but it was very deep. Yue Feng even suspected that the tip of the knife had pierced the bone.

No wonder Juntian looked so weak and pale; he not only twisted his ankle but also lost a lot of blood.

The wound was repeatedly cleaned, removing blood and dirt from inside, until almost the entire box of sterile cotton was used up before it was considered clean.

Next came the stitching, then the bandaging. After all that work, Juntian's face looked even worse.

They stitched up Juntian's buttocks and then treated all the abrasions on his body.

It took everyone a long time to treat Xiao Wu and Jun Tian's injuries.

Next, it's time to recover your strength.

I brought white sugar with me when I went into the mountains. I drank sugar water first, then took anti-inflammatory medicine. After my strength recovered a little, I considered eating meat and dry food.

Yue Feng was busy taking care of the two wounded soldiers until quite late. Only when their conditions stabilized did he finally breathe a sigh of relief.

In the following days, Yue Feng and Xiao Tao also joined the night watch.

The four of them took turns keeping watch at night, and the night passed by in a rather agonizing way.

In the latter half of the night, Number Two and Number Three, having recovered their strength, said goodbye and left the camp with their weapons, ammunition, and some water bottles.

The next morning, Yue Feng got up early to check on Xiao Wu and Jun Tian.

Xiao Wu is fine now, but Jun Tian's situation is a bit bad.

This guy probably has an infection in his buttocks, and his head is a bit hot; he has a fever.

Fortunately, to ensure safety, Yuefeng's team had prepared ample supplies of medicine and other necessities before heading up the mountain.

Anti-inflammatory and fever-reducing medications were administered to temporarily stabilize the situation.

After breakfast, Yue Feng left Xiao Wu at the camp to take care of his companions, while he took Xiao Tao and soldiers No. 4 and No. 5 to continue exploring the surrounding area.

Having learned from the previous two days' search experience, today we will continue to explore the area with the highest probability.

The group of guys had begun to adapt to the intensity of activities on the mountain, and their search speed had improved.

Around noon, the group of guys arrived at a mountain hollow near the cliff edge, where long white pines grew.

From a distance, Yue Feng noticed this area of ​​white pines. White pines can grow quite tall in slightly fertile areas, but on this rocky cliff, lacking water and nutrients, they grow relatively short.

The unique terrain of mountain valleys, which are relatively sheltered from the wind and sunny, makes them an easy habitat for some animals.

Yue Feng waved his hand, and everyone immediately stopped in their tracks.

"Brother Feng, what's wrong?" Xiao Tao asked, leaning over.

Yue Feng said, "I feel that the terrain of this mountain valley is quite unique. You guys stay where you are and don't move. I'll sneak over and take a look by myself!"
In case there's a hanging sheep or something, don't get startled!

"Okay! Be careful! It's really deep down in that ravine!"

Yue Feng waved his hand, handed the rope used to tether the Azure Dragon to Xiao Tao, and then tiptoed toward the ravine.

As Yue Feng drew closer, the surrounding terrain and features gradually unfolded before him.

He didn't pay much attention to the white pine trees, focusing more on the small terrain at the edge of the cliff.

There are piles of poop balls!
Upon seeing the fresh excrement, Yue Feng's heart skipped a beat, and he lightened his pace even further.

He tiptoed around the edge of the cliff in the mountain valley, and several obvious animal trails around the cliff caught Yue Feng's attention.

There are few plants on the edge of the cliff, only moss and some drought-resistant wild grasses can grow. After being eaten and trampled, these plants will leave traces.

Yue Feng patiently circled around, but didn't see the main character. However, near a white pine tree growing close to the rocks on the north side of the ravine, he discovered a noticeably unusual spot.

A side branch of the Changbai pine, as thick as an adult's arm, hangs like a swing frame, less than three meters above the rocks on the edge of the cliff.

Yue Feng wouldn't have paid much attention to the strong, winding branches alone, but rather to the area below and around these side branches, where there were noticeably more signs of animal activity.

What excited Yue Feng even more was that the bark of this horizontally growing branch was a different color from the surrounding area. From a distance of about ten meters, the bark in other places looked normal, but this one seemed to be much darker.

Yue Feng quickly took a few steps to continue observing, and more details were discovered.

The bark of this horizontally growing pine branch has been worn smooth over more than half of its upper side.

Legend has it that when a goat sleeps, it hangs its horns on a tree. Doesn't this horizontally growing side branch, with its bark worn away, perfectly match the legend?

Yue Feng carefully observed the area from beginning to end, making sure there were no omissions or hidden sheep nearby, before waving to the crowd.

Xiao Tao walked over with Number Four and Number Five.

"So, did you find anything, Feng?"

Yue Feng nodded: "Look, look at this horizontal branch!"

Xiao Tao tilted his head and observed for a long time, then excitedly said, "Could this be where the 'hanging sheep' sleeps?"

Yue Feng nodded: "It's possible, and quite likely! But even if we know it's sleeping and active here, it'll be difficult to capture it alive!"
Below was a cliff, at least tens of meters high. Even the slightest breeze or movement could send someone plummeting to their death!

"Is there any other way?"

After listening, Xiao Tao scratched his head. This kind of situation, where he had to be careful not to harm the innocent, was not easy to handle.

Yue Feng nodded: "Mark this area carefully, and search further ahead! It would be best to find other suitable places. I brought rock salt with me before I set off!"
Let's try to deliberately startle it, then use rock salt to cultivate a new nesting spot!

"Okay, you're the captain, whatever you say goes!"

The group wandered around the valley for a while before continuing their activities.

Along the way, several more traces, both large and small, were discovered.

With such a large body, it needs to eat every day, and when it eats, it needs to excrete, so it will definitely leave all sorts of traces.

However, after wandering around until the afternoon, Yue Feng and his group did not find any other mountain terrain as suitable as the one in the valley for spending the night.

Without suitable alternative mountain terrain, wouldn't the sheep be alarmed?
If they actually spend the night here and get scared away, all their previous efforts will be wasted if they try to find them again.

Yue Feng knew the risks of this operation, so he hesitated to make a decision.

……

After returning to his lodgings in the evening, Yue Feng inquired about the situation of Xiao Wu and his brother.

Juntian's fever has subsided, and Xiaowu has recovered most of his strength after a day of rest. At least he can do some chores like boiling water and cooking in the camp without much trouble.

Number Two and Number Three set off in the middle of the night and haven't returned yet. Xiao Wu also said that he hasn't heard any gunshots from the other side of the mountain.

Everything was unknown, and everyone was on edge.

After dinner, Yue Feng made a decision.

Going to the sheep on purpose might be a bit of a waste of time and effort, but we still need to check and see if it's even there.

Having made up his mind, Yue Feng, carrying the night-vision-capable Black Eagle and a gun on his back, left the camp alone without even leading the Azure Dragon, heading straight for the mountain hollow.

As night fell, a gentle mountain breeze swept through, and the daytime heat vanished without a trace. Yue Feng, like a ghost, moved through the forest under the moonlight, slowly making his way to the location of the long white pines in the valley.

There was nothing unusual along the way, and when we arrived near this mountain valley, we found nothing amiss.

Yue Feng tried to get as close as possible to the edge of the cliff, his attention focused on the smooth, worn pine branch he remembered.

When Yue Feng saw that the horizontal branch was empty, a question arose in his mind.

Wait, is the legend false? Does the "hanging ram" mean the ram sleeps with its horns hanging from a tree?
Just then, a sudden shout came from the calm edge of the cliff.

heng ~hu~~！ ！
The sudden shout startled Yue Feng.

When he realized it was the cry of an eagle owl, Yue Feng looked up and followed the sound.

At this moment, the large black eagle that had been circling and following them in the sky immediately stopped upon hearing the cry of its natural enemy.

The next second, the large black eagle that had been circling and following them for dozens of meters immediately folded its wings and swooped down.

Quack, quack, quack!

In the vast moonlit sky, the great black eagle let out a defiant cry.

As mentioned earlier, the eagle owl, a large owl, is the natural enemy of almost all diurnal birds of prey. Even peregrine falcons and golden eagles will suffer or even die if spotted by the eagle owl at night.

The great black eagle's night vision is not innate, and there are few birds of prey in nature that can threaten the eagle owl.

That squawking sound immediately ignited the flames of war.

The next second, the eagle owl that had landed on a pine branch not far away suddenly took off and launched an attack on the big black eagle.

The black eagle wasn't afraid of the hawk; in an instant, a low, defiant cawing sound, interspersed with hoarse cries, echoed through the mountain valley.

Yue Feng stood motionless, quietly waiting for the battle to end.

Just then, Yue Feng suddenly heard the rustling of the branches and leaves of a low tree below the cliff, followed by a series of jumping and moving sounds.

He immediately turned to look, and by the moonlight, he could vaguely see a beast with thick horns on its head leaping rapidly among the rocks, quickly disappearing into the shadows where the moonlight couldn't reach. (End of Chapter)