pdf-ebookys Chapter 235 These things can't be rushed.
Chapter 235 These things can't be rushed.
Li Xiangyang put the last leather strip into his pocket and breathed a sigh of relief: "Finally, everything's ready."
As dusk fell, Li Xiangyang opened the window to let the evening breeze in.
"It's too hot to sleep." Li Xiaoyun spread out a cooling mat and gently fanned herself with a palm-leaf fan.
She was wearing a thin nightgown, her long, black hair casually tied back, revealing her slender neck.
Li Xiangyang was somewhat lost in thought.
Luckily, I found some mugwort in the mountains beforehand, which was perfect for repelling mosquitoes.
"What are you thinking about?" Li Xiaoyun asked with a smile when she saw him lost in thought.
"I missed you." Li Xiangyang sat down beside her and pulled her into his arms. "I was thinking about when we could have a child."
"You're so annoying." Li Xiaoyun lightly punched his chest, her face flushing red.
As night deepened, their breaths mingled, their soft murmurs filled with sweetness.
The disturbance only subsided when the moon was high in the sky.
"Honestly, go to sleep. We have to get up early tomorrow."
Li Xiaoyun nestled in his arms, her voice tinged with a lazy, coquettish tone.
Li Xiangyang gently brushed her wind-blown hair aside and kissed her forehead lightly: "Okay."
The next morning, while it was still barely light, Li Xiangyang got up early and began to check the tools he had prepared the day before.
Li Xiaoyun also got up to help him tidy up his things.
She packed a few hard-boiled eggs and some dry food and put them into Li Xiangyang's backpack.
"What are you doing?" Li Xiangyang asked with a smile.
“You’ll be staying on the mountain for a long time, so you’ll need to bring some food,” Li Xiaoyun said as she packed. “And if we don’t encounter any golden eagles, at least we won’t go hungry.”
Seeing her serious expression, Li Xiangyang couldn't help but pull her into his arms and kiss her passionately.
"Stop fooling around, Er Gou will be here soon."
Li Xiaoyun said shyly.
"Knock knock knock!"
As the gate was knocked on, Li Xiangyang reluctantly let go of her.
"Xiangyang, are you up yet?"
Li Xiangyang opened the courtyard gate and saw Wang Ergou standing at the door, looking very energetic, with a hunting rifle slung over his back.
"You're here so early?" Li Xiangyang said with a smile.
“Of course,” Wang Ergou rubbed his hands together, “it’s cooler in the morning.”
After saying that, the two of them took their equipment and walked out.
"Remember, don't be reckless," Li Xiaoyun reminded her from the doorway.
Li Xiangyang nodded: "Don't worry, there will be no danger."
The two, along with Xuanmao and Xiaohu, headed into the mountains.
The location they chose this time was the same place where they had seen the golden eagle last time.
Along the way, Li Xiangyang frequently explained the key points of eagle hunting to Wang Ergou: "Golden eagles are highly alert and incredibly strong. When setting up the net, you must choose the right location, preferably a place where they frequently forage..."
Wang Ergou listened attentively, nodding occasionally.
Although he usually seems carefree, he becomes exceptionally focused when it comes to serious matters.
After walking for about two hours, they came to an open area.
This place is surrounded by tall trees, but there is an open space in the middle, which is perfect for setting traps.
"This is it." Li Xiangyang looked around and said with satisfaction.
He took out a hawk-catching net from his backpack and began to carefully set it up.
The tension of each rope and the position of each bell must be just right.
"Ergou, go over there and find me some sturdy tree branches, fresh ones, not withered ones," Li Xiangyang instructed as he set up the net.
Wang Ergou quickly found several tree branches as thick as an arm.
These branches will be used to support the eagle-catching net, keeping it at the right height.
Li Xiangyang carefully secured the net and then placed several baits around it.
“Remember,” Li Xiangyang said to Wang Ergou, “when the golden eagle arrives, don’t rush. It’s the first time it’s seen the bait, so it will definitely be wary and may circle in the air several times. We must remain calm during this time.”
Wang Ergou nodded: "It's similar to hunting; you have to be patient."
After setting up, the two hid behind a secluded thicket of bushes.
Black Cat and Little Tiger also lay obediently beside them, without moving.
Time passed slowly, and the sun gradually rose higher.
Suddenly, the black cat's ears twitched, and Li Xiangyang immediately became alert.
Sure enough, a moment later, a huge figure appeared in the air.
"They're here!" Wang Ergou whispered, his voice filled with barely concealed excitement.
Li Xiangyang pressed down on his shoulder, signaling him not to make any rash moves.
The golden eagle circled in the air a few times, its sharp eyes scanning the ground.
It quickly spotted the bait, but instead of swooping down immediately, it continued to circle, seemingly assessing whether there was any danger.
"Goodness, that level of vigilance..." Wang Ergou couldn't help but exclaim.
Li Xiangyang remained silent, intently observing the golden eagle's movements.
Suddenly, the golden eagle swooped down, almost reaching the bait, but when it was still more than ten meters from the ground, it folded its wings sharply, made a beautiful turn, and soared back into the sky.
"This guy..." Wang Ergou said anxiously, "Our disguise has been discovered?"
Li Xiangyang shook his head: "It shouldn't be. It looks more like a test. If they were that easy to catch, they wouldn't have survived this long."
Sure enough, the golden eagle circled in the air for a while, then suddenly made a sharp turn and flew in another direction, quickly disappearing from sight.
"It's over, they've escaped." Wang Ergou said dejectedly, "What do we do now?"
"Let's change locations." Li Xiangyang began to pull in the net. "Looks like we're going to have no chance of catching the golden eagle without putting in some effort. Look at that cliff over there, let's climb over and set the net there."
As they spoke, the two climbed up the path.
Li Xiangyang walked ahead, occasionally using his hands to push aside the bushes blocking his path.
Xuanmao and Xiaohu were nimble, leaping nimbly between the rocks.
Halfway up the mountain, Li Xiangyang stopped to catch his breath and wiped the sweat from his brow: "This platform is nice."
Wang Ergou caught up, panting, and asked, "How do we set up the net?"
“Look,” Li Xiangyang pointed around, “there are two big rocks here. Let’s hang the net on them.”
"What if it discovers the net?"
“So we need to hide the net well.” Li Xiangyang took out his equipment from his backpack. “Let’s decide on the location of the net first, and then go back and prepare some branches and leaves to cover it up. I think even if we set it up today, we probably won’t be able to catch them. Let’s finish it and come back tomorrow.”
The two of them worked for a while and set up the net's anchor points.
Li Xiangyang carefully examined the direction the golden eagle might land to ensure the net could cover it accurately.
"Alright," Li Xiangyang nodded in satisfaction, "we'll come again tomorrow morning."
The road down the mountain was more difficult to walk than the road up the mountain.
The two carefully moved down the rocks, afraid of slipping and falling.
"Brother Xiangyang," Wang Ergou suddenly asked, "Do you think we can make it happen tomorrow?"
"About 80%," Li Xiangyang thought for a moment, "It all depends on our luck. These things can't be rushed."