12dz Chapter 233 This skill is amazing!
Chapter 233 This skill is amazing!
The alpha dog's attacks grew increasingly fierce, each pounce carrying a deadly intent.
Although Li Xiangyang managed to parry, he could only retreat step by step.
Just then, he caught a glimpse of the black cat quietly circling around to a protruding rock.
This position is in the blind spot of the alpha dog.
Li Xiangyang's heart stirred.
He deliberately created a flaw, pretending to be physically exhausted, and stumbled.
The lead dog fell for the trap and immediately seized the opportunity to launch a fierce attack.
Its body flipped in the air, and it opened its blood-red maw to go straight for Li Xiangyang's throat.
It's now!
The black cat leaped down from the rock and landed right on the head dog's back.
Its claws gripped the lead dog's fur tightly, while it lowered its head and bit down hard on the back of the lead dog's neck.
The dog, in pain, instinctively tilted its head back, but this action exposed its throat.
Seizing this fleeting opportunity, Li Xiangyang thrust his wood-chopping knife straight forward, its cold gleam gleaming.
The dog desperately tried to turn its head to avoid it, but the weight of the black cat slowed its movements by half a beat.
The machete pierced straight into its lower jaw and through its throat.
Warm blood gushed out.
A look of disbelief flashed in the head dog's eyes before it collapsed to the ground with a thud.
Its limbs were still twitching, but its life force was rapidly fading away.
When the other jackals saw their leader fall, they immediately panicked.
Several animals tried to rush to their aid, but were driven back by Wang Ergou's gunfire.
Li Xiangyang kicked the head dog's corpse and assumed a fighting stance.
But the jackals had lost their will to fight and fled with their tails between their legs.
"Phew..." Li Xiangyang let out a long breath and sat down, leaning against the rock.
His face was burning, so he quickly touched it. Fortunately, it was just a scratch, but there was no bleeding.
Even so, he still dared not let his guard down and felt the urge to rinse with water.
"Brother Xiangyang, that was really close." Wang Ergou walked over, his face still showing signs of shock.
“Yes,” Li Xiangyang nodded, patting the black cat that had snuggled against his legs. “It’s all thanks to this little guy. If it hadn’t caught us off guard, we would have been in danger.”
The black cat swished its tail triumphantly, and the little tiger came over and rubbed against Li Xiangyang's hand.
“That beast was really troublesome,” Wang Ergou said, looking at the carcass of the lead dog on the ground. “Luckily you killed it, otherwise it would have wreaked havoc on countless villages.”
"Yes, it's really troublesome, and the key is I can't let it hurt me. By the way, you weren't hurt, were you?"
Li Xiangyang asked seriously as he washed the wounds on his face.
"No," Wang Ergou dusted himself off, "my clothes are just torn, but my skin isn't broken."
Li Xiangyang breathed a sigh of relief: "That's good. It would have been troublesome if I had gotten hurt by this thing."
"What's the trouble? It's just a wound," Wang Ergou said dismissively.
“You don’t understand,” Li Xiangyang said gravely, “Wolves can carry rabies virus in their mouths and paws. If you get infected, you’ll definitely die; no doctor can save you. The key is that current vaccines are not very effective and can easily cause complications…”
Upon hearing this, Wang Ergou felt a chill run down his spine: "What...what if it really bites me?"
"Wash the wound immediately. No matter how deep the wound is, you can't bandage it, and you can't guarantee it won't get infected." Li Xiangyang shook his head. "That's why I really didn't dare to confront it head-on just now."
"And Xiangyang, your face..."
“It’s alright, no bloodshed, it’s not a big problem.” Li Xiangyang continued skinning the jackals. “In that situation just now, if we didn’t fight back, the pack wouldn’t retreat unless the alpha dog died, and the chances of getting injured would be even greater.”
Wang Ergou couldn't help but touch his neck, recalling the danger he had just experienced, and cold sweat broke out on his forehead.
As dusk fell, the two packed up the processed hides and some useful parts, preparing to return to the village.
"Today's trip has finally resolved a major concern for the village," Li Xiangyang said with satisfaction, slinging his pack over his shoulder.
On the way back to the village, Li Xiangyang walked slowly.
He would stop from time to time to observe the terrain and make marks in some conspicuous places.
"Brother Xiangyang, what's wrong with you...?"
"This is a good spot for me to reference," Li Xiangyang explained as he carved a mark on a crooked tree. "The terrain in the mountains is complex. This spot is good today; it might come in handy for hunting later."
Wang Ergou nodded repeatedly, having learned another trick.
By the time we reached the halfway point, it was completely dark.
Li Xiangyang took a torch out of the package, lit it, and continued on his way.
Black Cat and Little Tiger led the way; their night vision far surpassed that of humans.
Along the way, they would stop from time to time to sniff around and make sure it was safe.
"Brother Xiangyang, do you think we could have won today if it weren't for Xuanmao's help?" Wang Ergou suddenly asked.
Li Xiangyang thought for a moment: "Without the help of the Black Cat, winning wouldn't be difficult, but avoiding injury would be. That dog is too cunning; it must have fought many people."
"Anyway, we've taken care of it. By the way, Xiangyang, remember to stew that bear paw tonight, so we can have a good meal tomorrow."
"Okay, you go back and rest first, then come to my house early tomorrow."
After parting ways with Wang Ergou, Li Xiangyang had just reached his doorstep when he saw Li Xiaoyun hurriedly coming out to greet him.
Her face was filled with deep worry, and she only breathed a sigh of relief when she saw Li Xiangyang return safely.
"Why are you so late?" Li Xiaoyun held his hand, looking him over carefully. "Are you alright?"
"It's alright," Li Xiangyang said softly, holding her hand. "The jackals have been dealt with; they won't come back to plague the village anymore."
Li Xiaoyun frowned upon smelling the blood on him: "Go wash up quickly, I'll get you some hot water."
Watching her busy figure, Li Xiangyang felt a warmth in his heart.
This feeling of being cared for was something he had never experienced before his rebirth.
That evening, Li Xiangyang put the bear paw into a pot and stewed it.
Making bear paws delicious is really time-consuming and laborious.
After boiling, remove the dead skin, and then simmer it slowly over low heat. During this process, you should also add various seasonings as needed to remove any fishy smell.
And to be honest, if you really want to be particular, you have to stew it for two days and two nights for the best results.
Of course, this is enough for our own family.
It's so late at night, who has the time to keep watch? Li Xiangyang took a shortcut, simply added enough water, and didn't bother with it anymore.
Wang Ergou arrived early the next morning.
By this time, the bear paw in the pot had been stewed until tender, and a rich aroma filled the room.
"Wow, this smells amazing! This cooking is incredible!"
As soon as he entered, the rich aroma filled the air, and Wang Ergou rubbed his hands excitedly. "Wait a minute, I'll go get Hongxia and invite Master Zheng over. He's amazing; I'll have to ask him how to tame an eagle while we're drinking."
Li Xiangyang nodded: "Then go ahead, remember to bring some good cigarettes."
"Alright, I'll handle it, don't worry about it."