stonecrandall Chapter 342 Hunting
Chapter 342 Hunting
This high level of vigilance is a habit he has developed through years of experience, and is also an important means for him to protect the safety of his team.
Bai Ling, the partner who fought side by side with Li Youquan, naturally also felt the tense atmosphere in the air.
She followed Li Youquan's gaze and also discovered those disturbing traces.
She couldn't help but feel an ominous premonition in her heart, as if she had foreseen that something bad was about to happen.
"Could it be that Tsuchiya Taro and the others... have sent someone here?"
There was a slight tremor in Bai Ling's voice, and her face instantly became solemn.
Taro Tsuchiya, the force behind him that has complicated grievances with them, has always been a thorn in their hearts.
If they really sent people here, then the precious materials they were guarding would most likely fall into the hands of the islanders.
And such consequences are something they cannot bear no matter what.
However, Li Youquan seemed exceptionally calm.
He was not blinded by fear and anger, but instead led his men to conduct a more detailed survey of the surrounding area.
After careful observation and analysis, he finally came to a conclusion.
"It's probably not their people. These traces are more likely left by the surrounding hunters. However, we can't let our guard down. In this dangerous environment, any negligence may lead to disastrous consequences."
Li Youquan's words were brief but powerful.
His words cheered up his subordinates who were originally a little panicked.
They acted quickly according to Li Youquan's instructions.
They formed teams of two, some were responsible for finding a reliable water source, and others were responsible for searching for food to fill their stomachs.
Li Youquan and Bai Ling stayed where they were, vigilantly observing the movements around them.
Time seemed to stand still, and the air was filled with a depressing and tense atmosphere.
Just then, a slight noise suddenly came from the front.
This sudden sound broke the silence around like thunder and made everyone's nerves tense.
Li Youquan and Bai Ling's eyes instantly became extremely sharp. They stared at the direction where the noise came from, as if they wanted to see every inch of land there clearly.
“Puff, puff, puff!…”
"It's a pheasant!"
Li Youquan walked forward a few steps and saw a colorful animal flying by where the sound came from.
After seeing the pheasant clearly, Li Youquan and Bai Ling's tense bodies relaxed.
"They've all flown away. It's hard to chase them in a forest like this!"
Bai Ling said that she didn't want to chase him, but she chased him honestly with her feet.
Li Youquan had no choice but to run after him.
If you can't catch up with the pheasant that flew away, just check to see if there are any other prey.
When the two men arrived breathlessly at the place where the noise came from, they saw an empty pheasant nest sitting alone in the grass. An unconcealable regret appeared on their faces.
They looked at each other, and in their eyes there was both the disappointment of not being able to catch the prey in time, as well as understanding and resonance of each other's helpless situation.
Considering that they had been running around all day and needed proper replenishment of their physical strength and energy, they decided to move on and look for other prey to fill their stomachs.
So they cheered up again and chased in the direction the pheasant flew away.
The scenery along the way was rapidly receding, but their steps were becoming more and more firm.
I don't know how much time had passed, but when the two were about to give up, they were surprised to find that the cunning pheasant was still standing on a branch not far away, staring at them vigilantly with its alert eyes, as if provoking their incompetence.
"Haha, does this pheasant really think that we can't climb trees? It's so bold to stay here. Doesn't this give us a great opportunity?"
Li Youquan looked at the smug pheasant, a cunning light suddenly flashed in his eyes, and his tone was full of confidence and expectation.
Seeing this, Bai Ling couldn't help but be infected by Li Youquan's optimism, but she still remembered to remind him.
"Youquan, don't underestimate this matter. Throwing rocks is different from shooting. Although you are a good shooter, throwing rocks requires more precise judgment and skills."
As she spoke, she bent down, picked up a small stone, and began to look for the best throwing angle.
Hearing this, Li Youquan smiled lightly, and the stone in his hand jumped on his fingertips, as if foreshadowing the upcoming victory.
"Don't worry, I think I can hit it. After all, my marksmanship is not to be underestimated."
His words revealed an unquestionable confidence and pride.
Bai Ling looked at Li Youquan's arrogant look. Although she felt a little helpless, she had more trust and support for him.
She knew that at critical moments, Li Youquan could always demonstrate his extraordinary strength and courage.
"In that case, let's have a competition! Let's see who can hit the pheasant first. When I say three, we'll attack together!"
Bai Ling made a challenging suggestion, throwing the stones in her hand up and down.
When Li Youquan heard this, he immediately became energetic, with excitement flashing in his eyes.
"Okay! Then let's have a showdown! Let's see who is the real hunter!"
The two looked at each other again, this time their eyes were full of fighting spirit and determination.
They seemed to have forgotten the fatigue and hardship, leaving only the desire and pursuit of victory.
As Bai Ling's clear counting sound fell, "One, two, three!" The two of them attacked almost at the same time, throwing the stones in their hands as fast as possible.
I saw two black shadows cutting through the air, heading straight for the target with a whistling sound.
"Bang!" A crisp collision sound was heard, followed by the pheasant's short and terrified scream.
However, all this happened too quickly and suddenly, and the pheasant was knocked to the ground without even a chance to struggle.
Seeing this, the two couldn't help but smile at each other, their eyes filled with joy and satisfaction of success.
Looking at the pheasant that had completely stopped moving, the two men did not rush to deal with it. Instead, they turned around tacitly and returned to the place where they had stayed before.
They knew very well that now was not the best time to deal with the prey. After all, waiting for their men to return and discussing together before taking action was the safer option.
Otherwise, if their men suddenly returned while they were busy dealing with the pheasants and couldn't find them, it would probably cause unnecessary misunderstandings and troubles.
Not long after the two sat down, they heard a slight sound of footsteps coming from a distance.
As the sound got closer, several men appeared in their sight one after another.
Everyone's face was filled with unconcealable joy; it was obvious that they had made considerable progress in their search for a new resting place.