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

"Hehe! That updraft just now was a little too short-lived! If it had lasted a bit longer..."

"What if it's longer?"

Upon hearing Yue Feng's words, Xiao Weimin couldn't help but interject with further questions.

Yue Feng wasn't angry at being interrupted. He smiled and said, "If it takes a little longer, the raptors that make up the eagle pillar will spread out with the airflow and fly together in the direction the wind is blowing, and that will be the Eagle River!"

I haven't seen it with my own eyes, but I can only imagine how spectacular it must be!

"The Eagle River was formed by the scattering of Eagle Pillars, right?"

Upon hearing Yue Feng's answer, Xiao Weimin's initial feeling that the trip had been worthwhile underwent a subtle change.

We've already captured the Eagle Pillar; if we could also capture the Eagle River, it would be perfect!
Yue Feng nodded: "That's one way to understand it! Only when a large number of raptors gather in a short period of time can the spectacular sight of the Eagle River be formed!"
Eagle pillars are formed when updrafts concentrate; once they reach a certain height, the airflow slows down, and the eagle stops climbing! Moving in the direction of the wind at this point creates an eagle river!

"Tsk tsk, how about we wait a bit longer? How often does this spectacular phenomenon of eagle pillars occur?" Xiao Weimin clicked his tongue and couldn't help but ask.

"When airflow conditions are right and the local density of eagles is high, there is an opportunity!"
It's all hard to say. Maybe another strong wind will come in a little while and the eagle pillar will rise again!
I have a feeling that in the next few days, as the strong winds start to blow, large numbers of birds of prey will migrate through this area. There's still a chance!

"If I can capture the spectacular scenery of the Eagle River, then this shooting trip will be completely worthwhile and a perfect success!"

After hearing this, Yue Feng grinned and asked, "Aren't you going to Eagle Village to film the local traditional falconry techniques?"

Mentioning this, Xiao Weimin scratched his head, a rare occurrence for him: "The initial plan was quite good, but later we found out that many families were raising eagles and even eating them! I felt that it wasn't very interesting!"

Culture shouldn't be passed down this way. If people only learn a skill but lack the corresponding ethics, it's a disaster for birds of prey!

Yue Feng agreed with this statement, but he still hoped that Xiao Weimin could film some footage of Yingtun.

Putting everything else aside, just the fact that Secretary Li has been taking such good care of him for so many days, and has worked so hard to assist him, shows he deserves credit for his efforts, even if he hasn't made any great contributions.

If you can get some screen time in a documentary, it's a chance to break out of your niche.

Thinking of this, Yue Feng said, "I think... we should still film you!"

"Huh? Don't you also disapprove of their behavior?" Xiao Weimin was slightly taken aback by Yue Feng's attitude.

Before he came, he knew that Yue Feng held a high position and had great abilities in the niche culture of falconry. After dealing with the inheritors in Eagle Village, he didn't have high expectations for the objective situation.

Yue Feng said, "I may not like what I see, but I hope to take this opportunity of the documentary to promote some positive energy!"
According to old traditions, in traditional falconry culture, large falcons used for rough work should be captured in autumn and released in spring!

We can communicate these details with the inheritors in Yingtun and Secretary Li!
Misdeeds can be corrected, but positive and uplifting themes can be promoted!
Perhaps, after watching our film, viewers will become aware of the problems and be subconsciously able to correct those shortcomings!

Having understood Yue Feng's idea, Xiao Weimin nodded after a few seconds of silence: "Okay, then I'll listen to you and film this part of the content!"
Do you have a suitable candidate? Someone from the local area needs to be on camera!

Yue Feng shook his head: "Let Secretary Li find it! Giving him the initiative is a way of returning the favor."

Who knows, once the film is released, the reputation of Yingtun will increase, and there might be new developments!

After all, historically, the falconry culture here has a much stronger foundation than in our hometown!

"Okay, I'll look into this when I get back!"
"Tsk tsk, I'm not just flattering you, Xiaofeng, but sometimes you seem like someone your age. Your perspective on things is noticeably broader!"

"Hehe, I was just saying whatever came to mind, just talking nonsense. Brother Xiao, please stop teasing me!"

"Hahaha!"

Instantly, good-natured laughter filled the shack.

……

With their work pressure completely gone, the group chatted and joked as they continued their observations in the shack.

Perhaps even God knew how difficult it was for the film crew to come all this way, and gave them more opportunities.

Around 5:30, the number of birds of prey rushing through the sky reached a new high.

An updraft shot straight into the sky, and an even larger eagle pillar took shape once more.

This time, without Yue Feng's prompting, Xiao Weimin had already skillfully adjusted the camera position, and everyone was in the zone.

Once the magnificent eagle pillars reached a certain height, various common birds of prey that had climbed to the top began to fly continuously in a southeast direction.

As the sun began to set, its afterglow bathed the departing birds of prey in a golden light.

The echoes of the eagle pillars here had not yet faded, and ahead, the raptors stretched to the sky, forming a vast golden eagle river bathed in the afterglow.

When this unfiltered, naturally formed spectacle appeared, everyone instinctively held their breath.

As the sun slowly set and the light gradually dimmed, the overwhelming figures of the birds of prey finally disappeared from sight.

Jinlong let out a long breath and couldn't help but exclaim, "Damn, that's spectacular! Brother Xiao, when we get back, could you make me a copy of this footage?"

"Give me one too!" Ye Xiaojun couldn't help but chime in.

Xiao Weimin was ecstatic. Not only did he capture the Eagle River, but he also got a high-end version with a sunset filter. Only by seeing it in person can one truly appreciate the grandeur of this spectacular scene.

Xiao Weimin patted his chest and said without hesitation, "No problem! It's just copying a few negatives! No big deal!"
Luckily, I listened to Xiaofeng and didn't rush down the mountain. I made a huge profit today!!

"Hehe, we're lucky, even God is supporting our work!" Yue Feng grinned.

"It's getting dark, let's get ready to head down the mountain! I'm in a good mood today, I'm definitely going to have a few drinks when we get back!"

Xiaofeng, how's your rib injury? How about we talk about it with Secretary Li tonight? I feel like there are some things I'd be better off saying than saying them to him!

Upon hearing this, Yue Feng agreed that Xiao Weimin had taken his suggestion and nodded, "Alright, let's chat then! But when it comes to drinking, it'll be up to you guys. I'm still taking my medication, so I can't drink too much!"

"No problem! That's a wrap. Pack up your gear and let's head down the mountain!"

……

At a moment's notice, all the staff sprang into action, organizing and packing all the equipment and tools into transport boxes. Yue Feng also removed the netting and bait from the eagle enclosure.

The osprey that had been acting as a decoy for a day was terrified. Luckily, it wasn't injured when Yue Feng pulled the net down from the air and caught the golden eagle.

Now, it's time to set it free.

Yue Feng carefully removed the vest from the osprey's body, then checked its limbs to make sure there were no injuries or other problems. He fed it a large mouthful of water from the water bottle, and then lifted the osprey and tossed it into the air.

As the agile and graceful osprey took flight, the osprey-catching trip in the back mountains of Eagle Village came to an end.

After everyone packed up their tools, they went down the mountain together. Yue Feng held the sub-adult golden eagle he had just caught in his hand, feeling a mix of emotions along the way.

By the time we got back to the guesthouse in a car at the foot of the mountain, it was already getting dark.

Before he even got off the bus, Yue Feng saw a huge bird of prey at the feet of a man in the hawk-catching hut.

This big guy, wrapped in a thick eagle coat, was much larger and more robust than the female golden eagle.

After Yue Feng and the others parked the car, they hurriedly got out and strode over to the big guy.

Its large, thick beak, a deep yellow that gradually turns to orange, its robust physique, its enormous head, and its gray-brown striped feathers all exude the domineering aura of a top-tier creation of nature.

Yue Feng recognized the breed of this precious item.

It turned out to be a very rare Steller's sea eagle!

This thing isn't very useful for training and hunting, but as a bird of prey for falconry exhibitions, the Steller's sea eagle's imposing and powerful appearance is even slightly better than that of the golden eagle.

"Comrade, I just caught this big eagle today. Can we use it?" The hawker asked Yue Feng nervously as he stood in front of him, looking him over.

Yue Feng looked up at the man and nodded with a smile: "This is a rare sight! A Steller's sea eagle! How did you catch it!"
This kind of thing is very rare in Yingtun! Not just Yingtun, it's not common even in the three northeastern provinces!

When the middle-aged man saw that Yue Feng recognized the species of the giant eagle, he felt as if he had met a kindred spirit, and the cautious expression on his face immediately relaxed a lot.

"The day before yesterday, I heard them say that we've caught enough of the regular baby eagles, so one more wouldn't make much difference."

So I changed locations and tried my luck at the wetland meadows by the river, and surprisingly, I actually stumbled upon it!

"Caught in the wetlands along the Songhua River? That matches up!" Yue Feng nodded repeatedly.

"Yes! It's over there at the third bend! This kind of big guy isn't easy to deal with using ordinary methods!"
I used a large leopard, tied it to the edge of a sewn-up rabbit skin, and fastened it with an extra-large fan net! It came to steal the food, but I caught it!
This guy has a sharp mouth, look what he pecked at me!

Knowing that Yue Feng was an expert, Da Hu vividly recounted the details to Yue Feng.

At the end, he even rolled up his sleeve to show Yue Feng the marks on his arm from being pecked by a Steller's sea eagle.

On his arm, the wound was quite deep, and besides the gash, there was a large bruise about the size of a palm next to it.

This thing's beak is as destructive as a pair of pliers; if it pecks hard enough, the force is enormous.

"We'll keep this eagle! What's your name?"

"My name is Li Guangkun! I'm not bragging, but among all the eagle hunters around Yingtun, when it comes to eagle hunting and training skills, everyone gives me a thumbs up!"

"Oh? In terms of skill in handling eagles alone, how do you compare to Li Wenzhe?"

Upon hearing the name Li Guangkun, Yue Feng couldn't help but feel a surge of familiarity; it was all thanks to Uncle Benshan's (Zhao Benshan's) overbearing characters in his TV dramas. He subconsciously chatted with him for a few more minutes.

"Li Wenzhe? He's from the same generation as me, and he's quite skilled at falconry and catching, but I don't like hanging out with him!"

That bastard caught a useless eagle, threw it to its death on the spot, and went home to eat meat. Not only did he eat it, but all the old and young people in his family were the same!
They no longer follow the rules passed down from their ancestors, they no longer worship the Eagle God. What kind of ancestral craft is that? Only the form remains, but the spirit within is gone!

Hearing these words spoken so bluntly by Li Guangkun, Yue Feng's heart stirred slightly.

"Isn't that a bit of an overstatement? There are so many men, young and old, here!"

Yue Feng had an idea in mind, so he deliberately gave a seemingly serious reminder.

Upon hearing Yue Feng's words, Li Guangkun, who had been relatively calm just a moment ago, raised his voice instead: "What's wrong with all these old and young men! I dare to say this to his face!"

The shrine to the Eagle God is still in my house!

When it comes to the lineage of falconry, our branch is the only legitimate one! Since we dare to do it, why shouldn't I dare to say it!
Don't laugh at me, but I've fought with Li Wenzhe over their eagle-throwing and eating incident. I even cracked his head open, and it was only because our village secretary pulled him back that things didn't escalate into a major incident!

If this had happened a hundred years ago, anyone who dared to do this would have been driven out of Eagle Village!

Li Guangkun said this in public, and Yue Feng's expectation of dissent did not materialize. Instead, several farmers of similar age lowered their heads.

Yue Feng originally thought that Yingtun was completely rotten, but unexpectedly, a few casual words gave him a new lease on life.

With a family that worships the Eagle God and adheres to the ancestral rule of loving and not harming eagles, plus being a straightforward and honest man, isn't he the perfect person for Xiao Weimin's filming of the Eagle Village's heritage?

"Uncle, please don't get agitated! I support your statement and opinion! I've also mentioned this to your Secretary Li about the eagle incident!"
"Well, there's something I'd like to discuss with you, and I don't know if you'd be willing to agree!"

"What's up? Just tell me!"
"Secretary Li told us during the meeting earlier that it's a great thing for us that you're here to film in this godforsaken place. If you need me to do anything, I'll definitely do it without hesitation!" Li Guangkun said crisply and without a single stutter.

Having lived two lives, Yue Feng's favorite type of man is one who acts decisively and has principles and a bottom line.

Li Guangkun's behavior might not be popular in the village, but it earned him a lot of points with Yue Feng.

"It's nothing major, I just wanted to recommend you to the film crew to film our traditional falconry culture and customs in Eagle Village. You'd like to appear on screen!"

"Appear on camera? You'll have a chance to be on TV, right?" Li Guangkun immediately asked after hearing Yue Feng's question.

"That's what I mean! We might go to your home to film the eagle god passed down from your ancestors, and have you appear on camera to talk about eagle hunting culture!"

But don't worry, this kind of thing can't be filmed perfectly in one take. If there are any problems with the footage, we can communicate and film it a few more times! Everything is discussed and agreed upon!

After listening to Yue Feng's explanation, Li Guangkun nodded without hesitation: "Okay! We can film! Your film crew is welcome to visit my home!"
This is a perfect opportunity for me to finally speak out about what I've been holding back for so many years!
These wonderful things from our ancestors shouldn't be lost and ruined now! (End of Chapter)