PFC Chapter 202 Gunfight Begins
Chapter 202 Gunfight Begins
After everyone discussed and assigned tasks, the group prepared to set off.
Before leaving, the old Party Secretary specifically instructed, "Remember, if you discover any clues, don't act rashly. These people are capable of anything if they're willing to use poison."
Li Xiangyang and Zhou Guangming headed towards the East Pass.
The black cat walked ahead, stopping every now and then to sniff the ground.
Xiao Hu followed closely beside Li Xiangyang, his ears perked up, alertly watching the surrounding movements.
"Where do you think these people will poison the virus?" Zhou Guangming asked in a low voice.
"They're definitely heading towards the water source," Li Xiangyang said. "There are many wild animals there, and once they've poisoned it, it can kill a lot of prey along the stream."
The two slowly explored along the mountain path.
In spring, the mountain paths are muddy and difficult to walk on; one can easily slip and fall.
Fortunately, both of them were experienced, and although they walked slowly, they were steady.
After walking for about an hour, the black cat suddenly stopped, its fur standing on end.
Little Tiger immediately became alert and growled softly in a certain direction.
"Something's wrong." Li Xiangyang immediately crouched down, and Zhou Guangming quickly hid behind a big tree.
Through the gaps in the branches, they saw two people squatting by the stream ahead.
One of them was throwing something into the water, while the other was looking around warily.
"These bastards!" Zhou Guangming gritted his teeth, instinctively raising his gun.
Li Xiangyang quickly pressed him down: "Don't rush, look at them, they don't seem to be locals. There might be someone else behind them."
Zhou Guangming observed carefully and nodded: "Indeed, he can't even walk properly; it's obvious he doesn't usually come to the mountains."
"Follow them and see." Li Xiangyang winked at Xuanmao.
The black cat immediately understood and silently approached the two people.
The two kept their distance and followed cautiously behind.
The two people who poisoned the mountain were clearly unfamiliar with the mountain paths, and they stumbled along, having to stop every now and then to find their way.
Li Xiangyang and Zhou Guangming followed the two men for about half an hour and found that they had entered a cave.
“I know this cave,” Zhou Guangming said in a low voice. “I often pass by it when I’m hunting. It’s not deep, but it provides shelter from the wind.”
Li Xiangyang nodded and carefully observed the environment around the cave.
The cave is located halfway up the mountain, offering a wide view, making it easy to spot anyone who gets too close.
Moreover, downstream from here is the stream they just discovered.
"It seems this is their base of operations," Li Xiangyang said softly.
Just then, the black cat suddenly pricked up its ears and turned to look in another direction. Little Tiger also became alert.
Not long after, three more people came from another direction, carrying several sacks.
"There are quite a few people." Zhou Guangming squinted his eyes.
Li Xiangyang counted carefully and found that, including the two in the cave, there were at least five people.
These people were clearly not locals; their gait was awkward, like that of city dwellers.
“We need to notify the others quickly.” Li Xiangyang turned to Zhou Guangming and said, “Uncle Zhou, you stay here and keep watch, I’m going to find Uncle Liu and the others.”
Zhou Guangming shook his head: "You're a better hunter than me, so you stay here and keep watch. I'll go and inform the others."
Li Xiangyang thought about it and agreed.
If these people suddenly relocate and need to be tracked, I am indeed more suitable.
After Zhou Guangming left, Li Xiangyang carefully observed the movements inside the cave.
From their conversation, he realized they didn't seem to be a group; some were from nearby cities, and others were from out of town.
"Is this enough rat poison and meat?" a tall, thin man asked.
“That’s enough,” the other replied. “At this rate, all the wild animals in the mountains will be wiped out.”
"It's a pity they're all poisoned; we can't eat them," said a younger man. "If only we could catch some."
"What do you know? Fight? It's so easy, why don't you try hitting one?" the tall, thin man sneered. "This way is so much easier for us. We can just pick them up after they're all dead."
"It's convenient, but what if it poisons someone..."
"In this deep mountain forest, he deserved to be poisoned to death..."
Hearing this, Li Xiangyang's anger burned even brighter.
These people, for their own selfish interests, not only harmed wild animals but also disregarded human lives; they are utterly devoid of conscience.
Just then, the black cat suddenly let out a soft meow.
Li Xiangyang looked in the direction of the sound and found that Lao Zhou was leading his men to sneak over from another direction.
They were all carrying guns, clearly ready to make a move.
Old Zhou gestured for everyone to spread out and surround the cave.
Li Xiangyang nodded and quietly moved with Xuanmao and Xiaohu to a high vantage point.
From this position, he could clearly see the situation at the cave entrance.
Suddenly, a commotion arose inside the cave.
"Oh no, someone's here!" someone shouted in panic.
"Attack!" A loud shout came from inside the cave.
Instantly, a barrage of gunfire erupted in the mountains.
Those men pulled out guns from somewhere and started firing wildly outside.
"These people really came prepared!" Li Xiangyang gritted his teeth.
The surrounding trees were riddled with bullet holes, sending splinters flying everywhere.
Old Zhou and his men quickly sought cover, but were quickly suppressed.
Just then, Li Xiangyang saw the tall, thin man leading two other people as they fled up the mountain from behind the cave.
"Don't let them get away!" Li Xiangyang shouted.
Since these people dared to fire in broad daylight, they must be desperate criminals. If they get away, there will be endless trouble.
Old Zhou realized this as well and immediately led two men to give chase.
Li Xiangyang then rolled over and hid behind a protruding rock.
This location is perfect for sealing off another exit of the cave.
"boom!"
With a crisp gunshot, Li Xiangyang's bullet struck precisely at the feet of someone trying to escape.
"Don't move!" Li Xiangyang shouted coldly.
However, these people were clearly desperate and recklessly charged towards Li Xiangyang.
"If you don't accept my toast, I'll punish you!"
Li Xiangyang's eyes turned cold, and he lowered the muzzle of his gun slightly, aiming it at the thigh of the man charging at the front.
"boom!"
The man fell to the ground with a scream.
Seeing their comrade wounded but showing no sign of surrender, the others opened fire even more frantically, making it almost impossible for Li Xiangyang to lift his head.
Just then, a loud shout came from deep within the cave: "Hold them off!"
Immediately afterwards, a dark figure darted out from another exit of the cave, moving as fast as a lynx.
Li Xiangyang looked closely and saw that it was someone he had never seen before. He was wearing a dark jacket and had a lithe figure, clearly a trained fighter.
The man disappeared into the depths of the dense forest in a few leaps.
Judging from his actions, he was clearly very familiar with this mountain forest.
"Oh no!" Li Xiangyang was startled; this was the most dangerous one in the group.
"Cover me!" he shouted towards Old Zhou, then crouched down and chased after him.