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

Seeing this, Yue Feng grinned and turned to exchange a glance with Grandpa Liu.

When the old man heard that Yue Feng planned to keep the Great Azure Dragon, he was clearly somewhat emotionally affected.

But when he caught Ziying and saw Xiaodong's ecstatic and clueless expression, he immediately understood.

"Don't just stand there, let's go back and show Uncle Li the two eagles we caught! Let's hear what Uncle Li has to say!" Yue Feng waved his hand and said to the ice below.

Xiao Dong nodded: "Let's go! Brother Feng told me to say that Uncle Li definitely thinks more highly of this beautiful purple eagle!"

"An old rotor that's too old is useless; you can't train it without putting in a lot of effort!"

"Haha, you have a point!"

Yue Feng didn't completely break the ice with Xiao Dong, and the three of them, along with the eagle, returned to the vicinity of their ice fishing spot.

Li Fulin saw Yue Feng and Lao Liu holding eagles from below, and his curiosity was already piqued. When he saw the three of them return, he immediately got up and came over.

"Uncle Li, my brother Feng and Grandpa Liu caught two big eagles! What do you think of this purple eagle?" Xiao Dong immediately begged Li Fulin to take a look at its quality.

Li Fulin glanced at the purple eagle, whose head was peeking out from under the eagle-coated jacket, and then looked at the big blue dragon, who was wearing a hat but a five-foot suit.

"This eagle, was it just caught? It looks amazing!"

Li Fulin glanced at the Purple Eagle, then focused all his attention on the Great Azure Dragon.

Old Li has been raising and training eagles for so many years, and he has a good eye for them, much better than Xiao Dong.

Little Eagle Liu nodded with a smile: "Yeah! This is the big eagle that took off vertically from the self-trapping net yesterday! It got caught in our swatting net! Take a look and see what's going on! I'll test your eyesight and knowledge!"

Even among eagle enthusiasts, those with close relationships still have a strong desire to test and exchange ideas when faced with top-quality falcons.

Li Fulin circled the Great Azure Dragon, examined its wings, touched its chest, and then leaned closer to gently blow on its plumage to examine the patterns beneath. Finally, he gently pushed up the eagle's tether and glanced at the Great Azure Dragon's scale-like talons, which were at least two sizes larger than those of an ordinary eagle.

"At first glance, this eagle looks like an old eagle, but upon closer inspection, you can see that it is actually a two-year-old broken eagle!"

His entire being exuded a unique aura!

Its back feathers are entirely black, like jet of coal with a glossy sheen! The markings on its breast are also different from those of the common spotted hawk, with a clear distinction between black and white!

Look at those claws, they're almost as big as an eagle's! And the caps on the pole are different from those of an ordinary eagle!
I've been handling eagles my whole life, and I've seen some good eagles on the ceiling, but I've never seen such a large eagle!

This guy's a tough nut to crack!

Seeing Li Fulin's evaluation, Grandpa Liu chuckled and glanced at Yue Feng, then said unhurriedly, "Take another look at its tail. Let me remind you, there's a lot to know about that tail!"

Regarding eagle gait, Grandpa Liu had just learned something new from Yue Feng. Facing his old friend, he took the opportunity to put what he had learned into practice and test Li Fulin's knowledge.

Upon hearing the reminder, Li Fulin immediately went to observe the eagle's tail feathers.

With its four-segmented tail, clear and distinct outline pattern, and long tail, it is a typical long-tailed hawk.

However, after glancing at the proportions of the head, face, chest, and wings, Li Fulin scratched his head.

"Uh...that's strange! Judging from its head, face, and wings, this tattered flower is a short-sleeved eagle, but judging from its tail, it's a long-sleeved one!"

Li Fulin clicked his tongue, trying to recall any characteristics of this type of item, but after a few seconds, he couldn't find a single one that matched.

As he was pondering this, Li Fulin noticed that after the Great Azure Dragon retracted its tail, it transformed into a stick.

He rubbed his eyes, confirmed that there was only one tail cap when the tail was tucked in, and immediately took a step forward and carefully began to count the tails of the great blue dragon.

"Holy crap! That's a huge eagle with a huge tail! It's absolutely gorgeous!" Li Fulin couldn't help but exclaim in surprise.

Little Eagle Liu laughed heartily: "Haha, your eyesight is not bad, a tiny bit better than mine!"

Xiao Feng said that this is called the Great Azure Dragon, which is a top-level eagle second only to the gyrfalcon in the eagle ranking!

"We two old folks aren't as knowledgeable as Xiao Feng, but we've certainly benefited from this today and broadened our horizons!"

Hearing the conversation between the three people, Xiao Dong, who had been smug just a few seconds ago, was now so shocked that his mouth was slightly open and he couldn't say a word.

I'm such an amateur, I really don't know what's good for me!
The treasure is right in front of them, and even if they had to choose, they could still pick the wrong one! Judging from Grandpa Liu and Uncle Li's reactions, this must be an incredibly precious treasure.

Seeing the old man giving Uncle Li a lecture, Yue Feng chuckled and said, "Grandpa, you flatter me. I just have a family heirloom. This is the first time I've ever seen a live eagle of this quality!"

The only downside is that it has already molted once, and its temperament has become much more volatile.

If it were a young hawk from back then, once trained properly and caged, it could be kept in a person's hands for at least fifteen or twenty years!

"Brother Feng, is this eagle really that good?" Xiao Dong asked in a low voice after hearing this.

Yue Feng nodded slightly: "Yes! It is indeed a top-quality eagle! However, this eagle is not suitable to be given away as a gift. It is too temperamental. It needs to be trained and flown by an expert who will always be in charge!"
On the way back, I discussed it with Grandpa Liu. It would be suitable for you to give away this Purple Eagle, but this Big Blue Dragon Broken Flower should stay at the club as a ballast treasure!

In case someone comes along with an eagle or something, we need to bring something decent, otherwise we'll look foolish and lose face!

“Okay, this purple eagle is enough! My friend is just starting out, and he doesn’t know how to handle a top-quality eagle!” After hearing the explanation, Xiao Dong readily reached a consensus with Yue Feng and the others.

"Shall we continue fishing? It's already noon!" Yue Feng turned to look at Li Fulin, asking seemingly casually.

Old Li is the biggest fisherman, and Yue Feng is asking for his opinion.

Li Fulin waved his hand: "We've already caught a big blue dragon, what's the point of fishing anymore! Let's pack up and go back now, and start cooking the hawk tonight!"
I want to see for myself what it's like to see such an amazing eagle working on the ground!

Seeing that Uncle Li was completely engrossed, Yue Feng turned to look at Grandpa Liu and Xiao Dong.

The two were in agreement, packed their things, and headed home.

In this freezing cold, it's so much more comfortable to stay at home, warming yourself by the fire, drinking tea, and chatting with eagles. Fishing in an open-air ice hole is just a last resort, a way to pass the time.

If he had a choice, Yue Feng would never want to suffer in this place for a whole day.

The four of them quickly packed up their gear, carefully storing the twenty or so large crucian carp they had caught that morning in bags, and then putting away their fishing rigs and everything else. They skipped lunch at the reservoir, packed up their nets, and headed home!
After a flurry of activity, by the time the four men had gathered all the captured individuals and driven back to Grandpa Liu's house, it was nearly two o'clock in the afternoon.

Although they were starving, they were all extremely excited.

The first thing Little Eagle Liu did upon returning home wasn't to rush to cook and eat, but instead went to the inner room and busied himself rummaging through the deepest cabinets.

"Grandpa! What are you looking for? Why don't we just go out and find a place to eat? It's on me!" Xiao Dong asked politely from outside when he saw Grandpa Liu go into the inner room.

From inside came Grandpa Liu's reply: "It's already past two o'clock, the restaurant kitchens are all closed, we won't go out to eat, just have your auntie make us something to eat! We have some braised pig's head that we bought in advance! Wait a moment, I'll find something to catch it!"

Xiao Dong and Yue Feng exchanged a glance, sensing that the old man's behavior had been a bit strange since he returned home.

Yue Feng grinned: "Let's listen to the old man's arrangements! He's definitely looking for something related to eagles! We'll find out soon enough!"

Sure enough, a few minutes later, Little Eagle Liu came out of the inner room with two antique-style eagle tools in his hands.

An old, resounding bronze bell used by a large eagle, and a carved tortoiseshell bell plate to match the bell.

What surprised Yue Feng the most was the ring the old man was holding.

"Hiss...Grandpa, you still have this treasure in your hand!" Yue Feng gasped, his eyes fixed on the rotating ring, unable to look away.

This ring is a handmade ring with an upper and lower structure, and its shape is significantly different from other rings.

Both the upper and lower parts, and the shoulder buckle of the ring, are carved with a lifelike dragon head, with a pearl in its mouth, which is extremely exquisite.

The central rotating 'staple' is decorated with traditional auspicious knot openwork carving, creating a magnificent and ingenious design.

When Xiao Ying Liu saw Yue Feng ask this, he chuckled and said, "Do you perhaps recognize this eagle ring?"

Yue Feng nodded: "If I'm not mistaken, this rotating design is called 'Four Dragons Holding a Pearl,' right? It's an antique!"

"That's right! This swivel ring is indeed several hundred years old! It was passed down to me by my master!"
Normally, it's always been a treasured possession I keep hidden away! Even when I encounter a powerful eagle from the top three routes, I've never taken it out to use!

To paraphrase what my master said when he passed it down to me, only the finest eagles are worthy of using this set of rings and bells!

Now that we've caught this great blue dragon together, I think it's time to let these four dragons carrying the pearl see the light of day again!

After receiving Grandpa Liu's approval, Yue Feng nodded and carefully examined the appearance of the set of utensils, afraid of missing even the slightest detail.

In his past life, he had seen a set of twelve exquisite Qing Dynasty rotating rings collected by Mr. Wang Shixiang online. Among them, the one that impressed Yue Feng the most was the design of four dragons holding a pearl.

This thing has an extremely complex structure, and the ancient craftsmanship has long been lost. Later, Yue Feng saw several imitations of similar styles, but they were all just imitations and lacked the spirit.

Now, having unexpectedly seen the actual object in Grandpa Liu's hands, Yue Feng was instantly struck by the exquisite aesthetic details of the ancients from hundreds of years ago.

"This eagle ring paired with the Great Azure Dragon is definitely enough!" After a long while, Yue Feng finally let out a breath and said slowly.

"Take another look at this bell! Do you recognize it?" Little Eagle Liu pinched the bell handle and shook it, making a muffled clanging sound.

At first glance, the sound was slightly muffled and not particularly clear or pleasant, but Yue Feng grinned immediately upon hearing it.

"Haha, this is Meng's Bell!!" Yue Feng didn't even examine the details of the bell; he only heard it ring once before making an accurate judgment.

Little Eagle Liu nodded: "Yes, it's the Meng Zi Bell! It's an old item too!"

Both the Meng-character bell and the Fu-character bell are exquisite pieces passed down from the Eagle Bell tradition. Yue Feng has not verified the specific inheritor, but he has a very deep impression of this Eagle Bell.

On the side of its bell is a steel stamp with the character "孟" (Meng), which serves both as a security feature and as a symbol of its identity.

The Great Eagle Bell is a durable instrument; a single bell can be passed down through generations without breaking. There are quite a few Meng-character bells in existence. Yue Feng owned two genuine ones in his previous life and is extremely familiar with the distinctive sound of this bell.

At this moment, Xiao Dong, who was standing nearby, asked curiously, "Grandpa, Brother Feng! I don't think this bell is very loud. Is it just a decoration?"

Yue Feng smiled and shook his head: "The Meng Zi Bell is not an ornament! It is made of a special formula of copper. It is not harsh when you listen to it up close, but it can transmit sound through mountains!"

"When catching a large eagle, the bell on its tail is essential. It helps in finding the eagle after it takes flight and also serves to identify it to others, indicating that the eagle belongs to someone and cannot be captured!"

Upon hearing Yue Feng's explanation, Little Eagle Liu gave a thumbs up: "Xiao Feng is right! Once this bell hits the ground, you'll know how crisp the sound is! 'Transmitting sound across mountains' is a bit of an exaggeration, but several hundred meters is definitely easy!"

If the eagle that nearly lost its way during the race had been wearing a bell, the chase wouldn't have taken so long!

Yue Feng: "Then shall we dress up the big blue dragon?"

"Get dressed!"

The old man waved his hand, and Yue Feng and Li Fulin immediately got to work preparing.

The eagle-embroidered jacket covered the large blue dragon, leaving only its tail exposed!

Then, position and trim the tail feathers, pierce the holes, trim the leather strips to fix the bell plate, and then fix the Meng-shaped bell to the tortoiseshell bell plate.

Having completed all the steps, the Great Azure Dragon was untied and placed on the arm. The hat on its head was removed, and the Great Azure Dragon in its complete form appeared before everyone.

It was clearly a live eagle that had just been caught in the net, but the aura emanating from its eyes and subtle body movements as it stood on Grandpa Liu's arm was completely different from that of an ordinary eagle caught in the net.

The giant blue dragon composed itself, its panicked expression from when it had opened its mouth wide in terror as it cast the net. Its bright eyes swept over the furnishings and people in the room. Suddenly, its powerful dragon-scale eagle claws exerted force, the sharp claw tips instantly piercing through most of the cotton-padded animal skin sleeve and grabbing directly onto Grandpa Liu's cotton-padded jacket sleeve.

"Hehe! This guy's pretty fierce! He grabbed me, almost tearing me through!"

Grandpa Liu didn't feel sorry for his sleeves and cotton-padded jacket that had been torn through; he looked at the rampaging blue dragon with gentle eyes.

"It really looks impressive! Look at those eyes. They've only been offline for a few hours, and there's no fear in them anymore!" Yue Feng exclaimed repeatedly.

"Old Li, we two old brothers are going to be quite busy tonight!" Grandpa Liu picked up the teacup on the table in front of him, took a sip of tea, and said to Li Fulin.

The eagle smacked its lips and vigorously splashed water into the teacup.

Yue Feng was slightly taken aback by this scene, then chuckled and said, "Grandpa, this big blue dragon is quite bold! It smacked its lips just now; it seems a bit thirsty!" (End of Chapter)