PFC Chapter 232 The Jackal Pack's Counterattack
Chapter 232 The Jackal Pack's Counterattack
After confirming that the surroundings were safe, Li Xiangyang first threw a piece of meat to Xuanmao and Xiaohu, and then he and Wang Ergou picked up bowls and ladled out steaming hot meat soup.
The two drank their hot soup while keeping an eye on their surroundings.
Black Cat and Little Tiger were not idle either. While gnawing on their respective pieces of meat, they would occasionally look up and observe their surroundings.
Just then, a faint howl of a jackal came from afar.
Li Xiangyang and Wang Ergou exchanged a glance, but neither of them moved.
"Brother Xiangyang," Wang Ergou asked in a low voice, "what are they...?"
“They’re targeting us.” Li Xiangyang nodded. “Listen, they’re nearby. We’re surrounded.”
Wang Ergou listened carefully and confirmed it was true: "Then let's..."
"Don't rush," Li Xiangyang gestured for him to continue eating, "After suffering such a great loss, they won't dare to act rashly during the day."
The two quickly finished the soup and then each ate some bear meat.
Although this wild game is delicious, one shouldn't overindulge in it in the wild, as it can easily become tiresome.
After finishing his preparations, Li Xiangyang carefully examined the surrounding terrain.
“Take this route,” he said, pointing to a slightly drier ridge. “It’s a bit roundabout, but it avoids the swamp.”
Wang Ergou, following behind, suddenly asked, "Brother Xiangyang, why does that dog insist on going against us?"
As Li Xiangyang walked, he explained, "Jackals are very vengeful animals. We killed so many of its companions this time..."
"Then should we...?"
"Shh!" Li Xiangyang suddenly stopped and made a shushing gesture.
The two immediately crouched down, and Xuanmao and Xiaohu also became alert.
A faint rustling sound came from the bushes not far away.
Li Xiangyang and Wang Ergou raised their guns at the same time, but quickly lowered them again.
A hare hopped out of the bushes, saw them, and turned to run away.
"You scared me!" Wang Ergou patted his chest.
Li Xiangyang frowned: "Something's not right. The rabbits shouldn't be running this way at this time."
Before he finished speaking, a series of hurried footsteps suddenly came from afar, accompanied by several low growls of jackals.
"They're hunting their prey!" Li Xiangyang's eyes lit up. "Let's go, follow them!"
The two quickly followed.
Having learned from their previous experience, the pack of jackals was noticeably more cautious this time, frequently stopping to observe their surroundings.
Li Xiangyang and Wang Ergou weren't in a hurry; they simply followed from a distance, ensuring they wouldn't lose track of them or be discovered.
The presence of Xuanmao and Xiaohu made tracking much easier; they were particularly sensitive to scent and could accurately pinpoint the direction of the jackal pack.
Gradually, the two noticed that the pack of jackals' routes began to become more regular.
The two continued to follow cautiously.
As the sun gradually sets in the west, the shadows in the mountains and forests grow longer and longer.
Suddenly, the black cat stopped in its tracks, its ears standing straight up.
Li Xiangyang immediately adopted a defensive posture.
After a moment, he pointed to a secluded hillside ahead: "There."
Wang Ergou looked in the direction he pointed and saw an inconspicuous cave on the hillside, which could easily be overlooked if one did not look carefully.
"Goodness," Wang Ergou exclaimed in a low voice, "this place is really well-hidden."
Li Xiangyang carefully observed the surrounding terrain: "This place offers a wide view and natural cover; it's indeed a good location..."
Before he could finish speaking, a mountain breeze carrying a fishy smell suddenly brushed against his cheek.
Li Xiangyang's heart tightened, and the hairs on his body stood on end instantly.
Almost instinctively, he grabbed Wang Ergou's collar and pulled him back.
Just as the two stepped back from their original spot, a gray-brown figure pounced down from the rocks above, crashing heavily onto the spot where they had just been standing.
Amidst the swirling dust, a pair of eyes, glowing with an eerie, blood-red light, stared intently at them.
It was a leader much larger than an ordinary jackal, its fur covered with scars of all sizes, its fangs protruding, and a low growl emanating from its throat.
Li Xiangyang could feel cold sweat running down his back.
As the lead dog appeared, seven or eight jackals emerged from the bushes around the cave and surrounded it from different directions.
Li Xiangyang noticed that their movement route had formed a perfect encirclement.
The muscles in his legs were a little numb from squatting for a long time, but Li Xiangyang dared not make any rash moves.
Seeing that the lead dog's attention was now focused on Li Xiangyang, Wang Ergou secretly aimed at it.
"boom!"
The moment the shot rang out, the lead dog seemed to have anticipated it, and suddenly dodged to the right, the bullet grazing its ear.
Li Xiangyang's heart sank.
This shot was supposed to be a surprise attack, but the beast's reaction was astonishingly fast.
Wang Ergou was also extremely surprised to see that he had missed.
At this moment, as the other jackals charged forward, the alpha dog quickly retreated into the pack.
"Damn it, this beast is too cunning." Li Xiangyang gritted his teeth.
At this moment, the two sides were only five or six meters apart, and a cold wind blew, rustling the leaves.
The lead dog suddenly roared.
Li Xiangyang's heart skipped a beat: "It's coming!"
Almost simultaneously, all the jackals pounced on them.
Li Xiangyang fired a shot with his backhand, hitting the closest one.
But before the second shot could be fired, the lead dog hiding behind had already rushed in front of them.
The stench hit me, and the fangs gleamed coldly.
At the last second, Li Xiangyang dodged by tilting his head, but he still felt a burning sensation on his cheek as it was scratched by the jackal's claws.
Behind him came Wang Ergou's exclamation and gunshots, but Li Xiangyang couldn't care less about anything else.
He could feel his back hit a cold rock, and all the muscles in his body went numb from the impact.
The moment the alpha dog landed, it turned around and pounced again.
This time it was faster and more ruthless than before.
Li Xiangyang managed to pull out the machete, but the handle was already soaked with sweat and almost slipped from his grasp.
The black cat suddenly pounced from the side and bit the hind leg of the lead dog tightly.
The dog felt the pain, but reacted extremely quickly, lashing its tail like a whip across the black cat.
The black cat was sent flying, crashing heavily into the tree trunk with a painful howl.
Taking advantage of the opportunity, Li Xiangyang lunged forward, his machete aimed at the head dog's throat.
But the dog's reaction far exceeded his expectations; it not only dodged the fatal blow but also bit the blade.
Amidst the piercing metallic scraping sound, Li Xiangyang could feel a numbness in his hand.
That dog's bite force was terrifying; even the blade of the machete was trembling.
Just then, Little Tiger pounced on the lead dog from behind.
Despite the huge difference in size, this force still forced the head dog to give in.
Li Xiangyang seized the opportunity and chopped down with his machete.
The blade flashed, and a spurt of blood flew out.
However, the blow did not hit any vital organs.
The alpha dog was completely enraged; its eyes were bloodshot, and its fur stood on end.
Its movements became even more ferocious.
Having barely dodged another fierce attack from his opponent, Li Xiangyang's chest heaved violently, and cold sweat instantly soaked through his clothes.