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Chapter 216: Urgent situation, go into the mountains to fight tigers (Subscribe)

"What happened?" Xu Ye looked at Fan Dajun with a serious expression.

The last time this happened was when Liu Quansheng snatched a gun and ran away.

"Evil, evil tiger hurts people."

"Three members of the Nanbatou Brigade went into the mountains to hunt. Two were killed by a vicious tiger, and one escaped by luck."

"The higher-ups demanded that the tiger must be killed, otherwise more people would suffer."

Xu Ye frowned and his fingers tapped the table unconsciously, making a dull sound.

The Nanbaitou Brigade is not far from them, with mountains connected to each other. Since the vicious tiger has injured people there, there is no guarantee that it will rush here at any time.

He looked up at Fan Dajun, his tone lowered: "What did the man who escaped say? How big was the tiger? Did he see it clearly?"

Fan Dajun wiped the sweat from his forehead and panted, "The man was so frightened that he couldn't speak clearly. He just said that the tiger was scary big, its fur was black, its eyes were like copper bells, and its roar was so loud that it made people's ears numb."

"The three of them had originally entered the mountain chasing a wild boar, but they didn't kill the boar and instead ran into this vicious tiger."

"When the tiger pounced on us, it was so fast that we had no time to react. The necks of our two companions were bitten off on the spot..."

Xu Ye nodded, then stood up to get the bullets and shotgun.

"Do you want to call the hunting team?" Fan Dajun handed Xu Ye a cigarette.

Hunting tigers is still very dangerous, and Fan Dajun is worried that others do not have enough experience.

Xu Ye is different from those people. He is experienced and has excellent marksmanship.

There are also three goshawks for aerial reconnaissance, and hunting dogs with a strong sense of smell guarding on the side.

Xu Ye shook his head and said, "Stop shouting. Hunting tigers is too dangerous. Let them take the risk."

Fan Dajun nodded. He didn't want others to take the risk.

"Then you should be careful, ride the donkey, and bring some dry food. These can be reimbursed later." Fan Dajun patted Xu Ye's shoulder.

"Okay, I'll talk to Ruyue and the others, then pack up and leave. You just bring the donkey to me." Having said that, Xu Ye turned around.

He knew that Jiang Ruyue and the others must have heard the conversation between him and Fan Dajun.

However, he still had to say a few words to them.

Xu Ye walked quickly into the house. Jiang Ruyue and a few girls had already come up to him with anxious looks on their faces.

Jiang Ruyue's eyes were slightly red. She held Xu Ye's hand and said in a trembling voice, "Are you really going? That tiger is so ferocious..."

Xu Ye patted her hand gently and said soothingly, "Don't worry, I know what's going on. If we don't get rid of this evil tiger, no one will be at peace. I have experience, and I have the help of the goshawk and the hound, so I will definitely be able to return safely."

"This time the commune has called in quite a few good fighters. I'm not the only one going into the mountains. You don't have to worry."

Looking at Xu Ye's determined eyes, Jiang Ruyue knew that she couldn't persuade him, so she could only turn around and help him pack his bags silently.

After a while, a backpack full of dry food and water was handed to Xu Ye.

Xu Ye took the backpack, hugged Jiang Ruyue, and then looked at Jiang Ruoan and Gu Yun.

"I'll be back after I'm done with it, so don't worry."

The three women nodded, controlling their emotions.

They also knew that Xu Ye would definitely not bring Jiang Ruyue and Jiang Ruoan into the mountains this time.

Tigers are really not something that ordinary people can deal with.

Outside the house, Fan Dajun had already led the donkey over. Xu Ye skillfully mounted the donkey with a hunting rifle on his waist, followed by three goshawks and several hunting dogs.

He nodded to Fan Dajun and raised his whip.

The distance from here to Nanbaitou is quite far, and it will probably take three or four hours to get there by riding a donkey.

Only when he arrives at the place can he understand the situation in more detail.

At the same time, we also learned about the tiger's activity area.

Xu Ye rode a donkey, bumping along the winding mountain road.

Along the way, his thoughts kept swirling as he pondered the vicious tiger he was about to face.

The three goshawks sometimes flew high in the sky and sometimes circled low, as if they were preparing for the upcoming hunting operation.

Several hunting dogs followed the donkey in high spirits, sniffing the ground and barking from time to time.

After a long ride, Xu Ye finally arrived at the Nanbaitou Brigade.

A group of people had gathered at the entrance of the village. Among them, several burly men with determined eyes caught his attention. They must be the other good players summoned by the commune.

Xu Ye got off the donkey, looked at everyone, exchanged a few words, and then quickly got to the point.

An older hunter said: "We have roughly determined the tiger's activity range, which is in Liangzigang, northwest of the village."

"However, the terrain of that forest is complex, with cliffs and dense thorn bushes everywhere. If you are not careful, you will fall into danger."

Xu Ye nodded slightly and didn't ask any further questions.

Knowing the direction was enough for him.

After all, he had three goshawks that could form an aerial reconnaissance team.

Everyone packed up their equipment and headed towards the forest together.

It takes another four or five hours to walk from the village to the mountains. They are the second group of hunters to enter the mountains.

Along the way, everyone was sharing experiences.

"Captain Xu, I heard that the goshawks you trained are very smart. I wonder if you can sell your goshawks?"

Xu Ye's reputation is still very loud, because he had formed a hunting team before, and every time he took his team members into the mountains, he would harvest a lot.

So, it quickly spread among several communes.

This time, the commune also specifically requested Xu Ye to come, feeling that with Xu Ye's presence, the chances of defeating the evil tiger would be much greater.

Xu Ye smiled and responded gently: "I raised and trained these goshawks myself. They have a perfect rapport with me and are like family to me. I can't bear to sell them."

"But if you are interested, I can tell you the tricks of training them after this matter is over."

After hearing this, everyone nodded, their eyes full of anticipation.

The mountain road was rugged and difficult to walk on, and everyone walked with one foot deep and one foot shallow, sharing the fun of previous hunting experiences and the dangers they encountered.

Before they knew it, the sky was getting dark and they finally reached the edge of the forest.

"It's getting dark, let's rest here first." said the team leader.

Once it gets dark, it is not convenient to hunt even with the help of a flashlight.

Everyone nodded and began to set up simple tents and light a bonfire on the open space at the edge of the forest.

The firelight reflected on everyone's face, making them look particularly solemn.

Although everyone was talking about light-hearted topics, they all knew in their hearts that they would face a life-and-death battle tomorrow.

Xu Ye sat by the campfire, holding a branch in his hand, gently stirring the fire.

His eyes would occasionally sweep towards the distant mountains and forests, as if he was thinking about something.

Three goshawks quietly perched on the branches beside him, occasionally making a few low calls, as if responding to their master's thoughts. The hounds lay at his feet, ears erect, listening vigilantly to the movements around them.

"Captain Xu, which direction do you think the tiger will run?" A young hunter came over and asked in a low voice.

Xu Ye pondered for a moment and replied: "Although the tiger's range of activities is large, it usually moves along places with abundant water sources and prey."

"There are streams and plenty of prey over at Liangzigang, so it's very likely that it's active in that area."

"However, tigers have a strong sense of territory and may run deeper into the mountains if they sense danger."

The young hunter nodded, a trace of nervousness on his face: "I heard that the tiger has killed several people. We must be more careful this time."

Xu Ye patted his shoulder and consoled him, "Don't worry too much. We have a lot of people, and we have hounds and goshawks to help us. As long as everyone cooperates well and doesn't lose their composure, there won't be any problems."

As the night deepened, the campfire gradually went out and everyone went into their tents to rest.

Xu Ye did not fall asleep immediately. He sat outside the tent, looking up at the dark night sky, feeling vaguely uneasy.

Although he was confident in his experience and ability, no one could guarantee that he would be safe when facing a vicious tiger that had already hurt people.

The next morning, just after daybreak, everyone packed up their equipment and prepared to go into the mountains.

Xu Ye's three goshawks took to the sky first and began to circle and investigate at high altitudes. The hounds also sniffed the ground excitedly, ready to track the scent of the tiger.

"Divide into two groups. One group will enter the mountain from the east, and the other will flank from the west."

"Captain Xu, take a few people and cut in from the middle. The goshawks and hunting dogs will follow you. Send a signal immediately when you find any trace of the tiger." The middle-aged hunter who led the team commanded.

Xu Ye nodded and led a few people to walk deeper along the ridge.

The forest was filled with fog, visibility was very low, and the dead leaves underfoot made a rustling sound.

The hounds stopped from time to time, lowered their heads and sniffed the ground, as if looking for traces of a tiger.

Suddenly, a goshawk let out a sharp cry and circled over the treetops in the distance.

Xu Ye immediately raised his hand to signal everyone to stop, and whispered: "Something's happening, the goshawk has discovered something."

Everyone held their breath and looked in the direction of the goshawk.

In the distance from the bushes, a low roar could be heard, accompanied by the sound of branches being broken.

After a while, everyone saw several black figures rushing out.

After Xu Ye saw it clearly, he immediately reminded: "It's a wild boar, everyone be careful, don't get hit by them."

As soon as Xu Ye finished speaking, several huge wild boars rushed out from the bushes, with their fangs exposed and fierce light flashing in their eyes.

They were obviously startled by something and were rushing around frantically.

"Scatter! Don't get hit by them!" Xu Ye shouted, quickly raised his shotgun and aimed at one of the wild boars.

"Bang!" The sound of gunfire echoed in the mountains and forests. A wild boar fell to the ground, but the other wild boars became more violent and rushed towards the crowd.

The hounds rushed forward barking, trying to block the boar's path. The goshawks also circled in the air, making sharp calls, trying to distract the boar's attention.

"Be careful!" Xu Ye reminded everyone while loading bullets.

A young hunter was unable to dodge and was knocked to the ground by a wild boar. Fortunately, he reacted quickly and rolled on the ground to avoid the wild boar's fangs.

Others opened fire, and the sound of gunfire rang out one after another.

After a fierce fight, several wild boars were finally killed.

]Everyone stood there panting, their faces covered with sweat.

"Is everyone okay?" Xu Ye looked around and asked with concern.

"It's okay, I'm just pretty scared." The young hunter who was knocked down patted the dirt off his body and said with a wry smile.

Xu Ye nodded, but felt a little uneasy in his heart.

The appearance of the wild boar means that the prey in the forest has been disturbed, and the vicious tiger is likely nearby.

"Everyone be careful. The appearance of wild boars means that tigers may be nearby." Xu Ye reminded in a low voice.

Everyone nodded, dragged the wild boars together, and tied them up with ropes.

Their mission is to hunt tigers, and there is definitely no way they can deal with these wild boars now.

So we can only pile them here and continue tracking the tiger.

"Let's set up a few traps first. Maybe the tiger will be attracted by the smell of blood." Xu Ye suggested.

Everyone nodded, thinking that what Xu Ye said made a lot of sense.

So everyone took action together, dug several deep pits and set traps.

After finishing the job, they reorganized their equipment and continued to move deeper into the forest.

After walking for about half an hour, the hounds suddenly stopped, their ears pricked up, and they let out low barks.

The goshawk was also circling in the air, making rapid calls.

"Something's happening!" Xu Ye raised his hand to signal everyone to stop, his eyes fixed on the bushes ahead.

There was a low growl from the bushes, followed by the sound of branches breaking underfoot.

Everyone held their breath, their heartbeats quickened, their shotguns tightly clenched in their hands, and they all looked for big trees to use as cover.

Suddenly, a dark shadow jumped out from the bushes, so fast that it was difficult to react.

It was a huge black bear with shiny fur and eyes flashing with ferocity like copper bells.

"Shoot!" Xu Ye shouted and pulled the trigger at the same time.

Xu Ye really didn't expect that there were so many wild animal resources in this place.

There are not only tigers, but also black bears.

Soon, a series of gunshots rang out.

Many people were hit, so the black bear was killed by Xu Ye and his men before it had a chance to show its power.

Gun smoke filled the mountains and forests, the pungent smell mixed with a tense atmosphere.

Everyone looked at the black bear lying in a pool of blood, their tense nerves not yet completely relaxed. Xu Ye took the lead and approached, squatting down to take a closer look.

Upon seeing this, his expression instantly became solemn.

"Everyone come and take a look." Xu Ye's voice was low and thoughtful.

Everyone gathered around and followed the direction of his finger, only to see several deep scratches on the black bear's back and neck, all covered in blood.

The width and depth of the scratches were not what an ordinary wild animal could have caused. It was obvious that they were left by a tiger.

"It seems that the evil tiger and the black bear had a fierce fight before." Xu Ye stood up, brows furrowed, his eyes cast into the depths of the forest, as if he wanted to penetrate layers of trees and find the mysterious evil tiger.

"Judging from the degree of healing of the wound, the fight must have happened not long ago, which can also explain why the prey in this forest is so restless and why the wild boar was frightened and fled in all directions."

An experienced old hunter said, "Tigers and black bears are both overlords in the mountains and forests. Once their territories overlap, there will inevitably be conflicts. This black bear must have been lucky to escape from the tiger's claws, but the tiger..."

He didn't continue speaking, but everyone understood what he meant. The vicious tiger that had hurt people was probably much stronger than they imagined.

(End of this chapter)