The snow-covered mountains shone brightly under the sunlight, but Wang Tianxiao reminded everyone not to stare at the snow for too long, as it could burn their eyes.
Many southerners are quite excited when they encounter heavy snow for the first time in the north, and they are eager to admire the vast snowscape.
However, after admiring it for a while, one's eyes will often become sore and even swollen. In severe cases, it can even cause temporary blindness. This is snow blindness.
The sun's intense rays are reflected by the white snow, without any absorption or obstruction, and those without experience will inevitably suffer invisible harm from it.
Wu Wenhua obediently withdrew his gaze, but Wang Tianxin, while verbally agreeing, couldn't help but glance around from time to time.
Wang Tianxin had come into the mountains a few times with Wang Tianxiao before, but they mostly went to the outer edges, like outlining the mountains. They had never been to any of the deeper parts, so they naturally couldn't appreciate the more beautiful mountain scenery.
But today, their purpose is not to enjoy the snow scenery or to put away the cages, but to carry out a real hunting operation.
Therefore, you must walk a distance westward into the mountains.
You need to be able to reach the location where the first wave of wild beasts appears.
This made Wang Tianxin extremely happy.
Hunting is much more fun than studying. Studying is such a boring thing, it's not something a human being can do. He thought to himself, his youthful nature showing through.
In comparison, Wu Wenhua was more honest; he carried a large axe for chopping wood, just in case.
Although Wang Tianxiao had already told him that under normal circumstances, there was no need to use this big axe, and there was absolutely no chance.
Wu culture also bears the burden of other tools.
It includes a bundle of rope, a bundle of snakeskin bags, some emergency hemostatic medicine, a thick blanket, a tent, and of course, a water bottle, flatbread, and other food.
If you want to hunt in the mountains, you must respect the mountains, anticipate all possible accidents, and prepare some emergency supplies so that they can save your life in case of an unforeseen disaster.
At any time, a good hunter should prioritize survival. As the saying goes, "Where there's life, there's hope." He cannot afford to lose his own life instead of his prey.
Wang Tianxiao's experience is largely derived from personal experience and consists of painful lessons.
The items looked like a lot, but their weight was negligible to Wu Wenhua, who could easily carry two 200-pound sacks.
He figured that since Wang Tianxiao had hired him, he could do whatever he was asked. Compared to moving and unloading goods, this kind of life was much more enjoyable.
Two dogs led the way, and the three followed their footprints.
Be especially careful of snow caves in the mountains after a snowfall.
It's the kind of snow pit that's formed by a whirlwind.
There might be steps several meters, or even more than ten meters, below, which, due to the slow accumulation of snow, create a hollow snowdrift on top.
If a person accidentally falls into a snow cave, the snow above will collapse quickly, and they may be buried inside forever.
It's the same principle as quicksand.
This can also happen on flat ground, such as at many right-angled corners, and sometimes even on flat ground a large, isolated snowdrift can be built up.
But there is no danger on flat ground. If you go in, you can just walk out. Unlike in the mountains, where there is no return.
Dogs are very quick to react; even if they encounter a snow cave, they will jump out the moment it collapses, so when going into the mountains after a snowfall, they must walk in front.
The journey was relatively safe, and we did not encounter any snow caves.
Wang Tianxin was getting bored and gradually became impatient, constantly asking why they hadn't seen any prey yet.
Wang Tianxiao did not directly teach him to be patient. He knew that words were unlikely to make Wang Tianxin take things seriously, but facts and experiences would eventually teach him everything.
"Woof woof!"
"Woof!"
Suddenly, the sound of a dog barking came from ahead.
Wang Tianxiao looked around and realized this was one of his cage placement spots. Judging from the dog's excited appearance, it had probably caught something.
To be honest, it's been a few days since we last put the cages in. The other day, he was too busy and didn't feel comfortable letting Wang Tiancheng go into the mountains alone, so we didn't put them in.
Most of the cages are in a safe place, but there are a few cages that are a little further west in the mountains, and the cage in front of us is one of them.
"Let's go take a look."
Wang Tianxiao took the lead and strode forward.
Wang Tianxin and Wu Wenhua hurriedly followed behind, exchanging glances, both filled with anticipation.
Seeing Wang Tianxiao approach, the two dogs moved aside, making room for him.
The cries continued, and it bared its teeth, poised to pounce warily.
Wang Tianxiao smelled the stench of blood even before he got close, and he was already somewhat prepared.
Can.
When he actually saw what was inside the cage, he still gasped in shock.
It was absolutely appalling.
There were only "half" or fewer maimed wild rabbits in the cage.
I don't know what kind of wild beast managed to eat it almost completely through the cage. Only a small portion of meat remained from the rabbit's head; the rest was almost entirely gnawed away, with bone fragments scattered everywhere.
The snow around the cage was covered in red spots from rabbit blood spray, indicating that the scene was quite horrific.
"What's wrong, brother?"
Wang Tianxin felt a bit nauseous, covered his mouth and ran to the side to dry heave a few times, but nothing came out.
This was the first time he had ever seen such a horrific scene; it completely refreshed his senses, and he realized just how ferocious and terrifying real carnivores could be.
Wang Tianxiao gestured for him to be quiet and to step back a little.
"Did you find anything?"
Wang Tianxiao did not draw a conclusion immediately. He squatted down and carefully observed the footprints at the scene.
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