Du Jianshan slowly squatted down, his eyes fixed on the gap between the leopard's front paws and hind legs: "Look, Tie Niu, its front paws are tucked in, its hind legs are supporting it, and its tail is held high, which means it's ready to exert force at any moment. I have to take advantage of its retraction to loop the rope through."
Tie Niu nodded in agreement, gripping the knife tightly in his hand, not daring to relax: "Brother Du, hurry up, don't dawdle, it might go berserk at any moment."
Du Jianshan gently flicked a hemp rope with his finger and whispered, "Remember Tie Niu, this prey is no ordinary wild animal. We can't confront it head-on. The key to controlling it is to use the hemp rope to restrict the movement of its front paws and hind legs, making it unable to move."
Tie Niu stared intently at Du Jianshan's movements and couldn't help but ask, "Brother Du, have you ever caught such a big leopard before?"
Du Jianshan's lips curled up slightly: "I've caught it a few times, but I have to be careful every time. This thing is much stronger than people imagine."
Tie Niu nodded, his eyes shining with admiration: "Wow, Brother Du, you're amazing! I want to learn how to catch leopards like you in the future."
Du Jianshan bent down and gently tossed the rope over. The leopard immediately struggled, and Tie Niu took a step back in fright: "Be careful! It's moving!"
Du Jianshan steadied himself and growled in a low voice, "Stay calm! Take it slow!" He used a rope to lasso the leopard's front paws while adjusting the angle to ensure the rope was firmly wrapped around its hind legs.
Tie Niu gripped his knife tightly, watching the leopard's movements, his voice tense: "Oh dear, its tail swung so hard, it almost hit you!"
Du Jianshan kept his eyes fixed on the rope: "It's alright, Tie Niu. The tail is just a deterrent; it can't move now."
The leopard's eyes gleamed green as it growled softly. Tie Niu couldn't help but take two steps back: "Brother Du, it's really fierce... I'm scared..."
Du Jianshan patted Tie Niu on the shoulder: "Being afraid is useless. We need to stay calm. Look, I've secured it. Now, slowly tighten the rope so it can't move."
Tie Niu nodded, gripping the knife, his eyes filled with both nervousness and excitement: "Wow, this is the first time I've ever seen a leopard up close!"
As Du Jianshan tightened the rope, he said in a low voice, "Once you're skilled, this will be your craft. Hunting in the mountains isn't about brute force, but about patience and skill."
Watching Du Jianshan's movements, Tie Niu asked in a low voice, "Brother Du, were you this nervous when you used to catch leopards all by yourself?"
Du Jianshan smiled and said, "I'm nervous, I'm nervous every time, but you get used to it. When you're nervous, your hands can't shake, that's a basic skill."
Tie Niu nodded, his gaze firm: "I understand, Brother Du, I want to train like you too."
Du Jianshan tightened the rope, completely securing the leopard, and let out a long sigh of relief: "Alright, it can't move. Tie Niu, watch closely, this is the secret to controlling wild animals. Follow me and practice a few more times, and you'll understand."
Tie Niu leaned closer, his eyes shining: "Wow... Brother Du, you're amazing. I have to remember this rope-tying technique!"
Du Jianshan moved the leopard slightly to the side and said in a low voice, "The most important thing now is safety. We need to move it to a safe place first before dealing with it."
Tie Niu nodded, his hand tightening its grip on the knife: "Brother Du, I'll help you secure the rope. You move it slowly, I'll cover you."
Du Jianshan patted Tie Niu on the shoulder: "Good lad, that's what teamwork is all about. Hunting in the mountains isn't something one person can do alone; it takes everyone's help."
The two carefully secured the leopard, while Tie Niu kept observing their surroundings: "Brother Du, are there any other wild animals in the mountains?"
Du Jianshan shook his head: "Not for now. The forest is quiet. If we move slowly, there won't be any problems."
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