sjar Chapter 454 The Battle of the Pine Forest at Wolf Eye Outpost
Chapter 454 The Battle of the Pine Forest at Wolf Eye Outpost
The two bears swam in the water at an astonishing speed, but Lu Zhiqiang's skills in navigating the boat and rowing were truly remarkable, and he gradually shortened the distance between himself and the two enormous creatures.
At this moment, Li Ju'an was finally able to clearly see the two bears on the river. More than four years had passed, and they had transformed from cubs into majestic adult black bears. The more robust one was even taller than an average adult man, and the imposing aura emanating from it sent chills down one's spine.
The distance between the boat and the two bears tightened like a taut bowstring. Once within range, three shotguns suddenly unleashed deadly flames, firing rapidly at the bear shadows in the water. However, the river was turbulent, and the boat bobbed and swayed, making aiming extremely difficult.
After each person fired about two shots, they realized that the larger bear had been hit by a bullet.
The somewhat burly bear was struck precisely by the bullet the moment the gunshot rang out. Blood bloomed in the air, a dazzling crimson hue in the morning light, clearly visible in the sunlight.
The male bear, severely injured, erupted in fury like a volcano. It let out a deafening roar, and then, disregarding everything, it carried its wounded brother and, with astonishing perseverance, swam with all its might until it staggered onto land at the foot of the desolate Gobi Desert on the east bank of the river.
As Li Ju'an's small boat slowly approached the shore, the figures of the two wild beasts had already disappeared into the depths of the lush, dense forest, leaving only a series of chaotic footprints.
Li Ju'an, Lu Zhiqiang, Zhao Pao, and several others disembarked from the boat.
"Quick! Chase after them, don't let them get away!" Li Ju'an shouted urgently.
"Where are the dogs? Bring them all with you!" Lu Zhiqiang urged.
"Hey, Bai Danzi, he got seasick the first time he was on a boat, he threw up all over the place." Zhao Pao shook his head helplessly and pointed to the listless Bai Danzi beside him.
Flower Girl, White Egg, and Chicken Butt, the hunting dogs who usually roam freely in the mountains and forests, were clearly very unaccustomed to this first trip on the water. They hurriedly boarded the boat, their eyes full of confusion and unease.
The way Lu Zhiqiang rocked the boat caused several of the hunting dogs to get seasick and vomit.
Big Tiger's legs were wobbling a bit, and Lu Zhiqiang was both amused and exasperated, shouting, "Don't blame me! Big Yellow and Big White we brought don't get carsick. Good dogs, good dogs!"
Jiang Pao and the others were still trapped on the other side of the river. Jiang Pao saw from afar that Li Ju'an had already crossed the river, and hurriedly started to cross the river via the hydroelectric power station dam. This was a long detour.
From a distance, Old Zhang waved and shouted, "Nephew! Don't chase after them, wait for us to catch up."
Li Ju'an responded, then turned around and picked up his gun to chase after the murderer.
Old Zhang cursed, "This kid, why is he so stubborn and inflexible?"
Li Ju'an and Zhao Pao whistled to urge the falcon on.
Falcons circled overhead, then swooped down sharply towards the rocky pond, emitting high-pitched, piercing cries.
"The falcon has spotted the bear; intercept it."
Facing them were two adult black bears, and Li Ju'an and his companions dared not approach rashly. In addition, the super pack of wolves on the surrounding hills could not be seen returning to circle around the mountain road at any time, so they had to wait for the main force to catch up.
Li Ju'an estimated that Jiang Pao and Lao Zhang would be bringing thirty or forty people from this side of the dam. Therefore, they needed to drive the fleeing black bear towards the dam to prevent it from running away and escaping.
White Egg and Flower Girl are skilled at intercepting prey, but only against sika deer and roe deer. When they encounter wild boars or similar predators, they charge headlong into their prey without regard for their own lives, and even these two headhunters can't withstand that.
When faced with attack or threat, the black bear charges forward with terrifying ferocity, even more powerful than a wild boar. Unlike the tiger king, the black bear doesn't know fear or assess the opponent's strength. When severely wounded, the black bear goes berserk, willing to risk its life, and ends up killing the hunter in a draw.
Li Ju'an shouted, "Let's trap these two bears in this rocky area and not let them out until the main force catches up."
"That's fine."
"Okay."
Zhao Pao urged the falcon on, his whistle exciting it greatly. Hai Dongqing, leading the falcons, golden eagles, and goshawks behind him, attacked Luan Shi Tang from all directions, harassing Hei Xiazi.
The two exhausted bears still tried to break through the forest of Luanshitang. Li Ju'an, gun in hand, and his hunting dog pressed into the pine forest. Gunfire erupted, and any bear that peeked out was suppressed by Mosin-Nagant rifle bullets.
Black Bear was shot twice in the shoulder. This time he knew he couldn't easily leave Luanshitang. Before he could even see the hunter's location, he was shot again, and it hurt terribly.
Li Ju'an kept urging the hunting dogs on, driving them to closely follow the black bear that had wandered into the pine forest, until they spotted the massive figure disappearing into the depths of the rocky pond. The four-man team sprang into action, quickly circling the pond's edge, which was covered in jagged boulders.
The jumbled rocks formed a natural maze, and once two bears hid within, they were as if they had vanished into thin air, deterring anyone from venturing there. Even the most astute hunting dogs, once they entered this territory, could not escape the ambush of the bears' claws.
After some discussion, everyone reached a consensus: it would be an adventure for the four of them and their eight dogs to hunt down the two ferocious beasts in this intricate rocky pond.
Then, a crisp gunshot pierced the sky as Li Ju'an fired a shot into the air, signaling their location to the main force.
Falcons circled and cried in the sky. Jiang Pao, Zhang Pao, and a few others were panting heavily, almost spitting out saliva as they ran. Finally, the main force arrived.
On the other side of the dam, a large group of people arrived with a clamor, and more than fifty hunting dogs gathered together, their barking creating a deafening roar that shook the air. There were thirty or forty hunters and more than ten falcons. The falcons, with their sharp wings, circled in the sky, and in terms of numbers, they undoubtedly had an overwhelming advantage over the two bears.
However, as the hunters from both sides sat down to discuss the matter and a consensus gradually formed, three hidden worries loomed over them like dark clouds.
Zhang Pao from Xiaoling Village rarely spoke, but he seriously analyzed the situation for Old Zhang from the security department.
First, these two bears are no ordinary creatures; their bodies are as large as small mountains, and they have a long history of fighting, having eaten people and killed dogs.
Secondly, the male bear was injured, which not only did not diminish its power, but also caused a drastic change in the temperament of both bears, making them both ferocious and irritable, and even more dangerous.
Thirdly, the two bears cleverly slipped into the depths of the rocky pond, where the complex terrain served as a natural fortress for them. If people or dogs were to rashly enter, they would certainly suffer heavy losses.
Jiang Pao lit a cigarette, took a deep breath, squinted as he exhaled smoke, and said, "So, we have to force the two bears out before we can fight."
Suddenly, a low, animalistic roar erupted, deafeningly loud.
Hmph.
The hunter Xu Da was very young. He was so frightened that his knees buckled and he almost knelt down in front of Lao Jiang.