Chapter 10, Hunting
I estimate it won't work... I encountered it once before, and its power is immense, with a very strong eruption!" An Ying licked her lips and replied. "However, we can make it work with medication!"
But that is also a master of the internal school
Finding the long-eared tiger is one thing, but knowing how to approach it is another matter
His speed of explosion is simply insufficient; this brief moment is only the interval of two blinks for an ordinary person
Several hours later, the sun is high in the sky
Lin Xin felt a surge of emotion, and this was merely a semi-finished product; it still required the fervent spirit of the Long-eared Tiger to be fully consumed
The long-eared tiger, resting by the creek, suddenly turned its head slightly and twitched its nose
Can this thing really be eaten
It is particularly noteworthy that its pair of ears is very long, resembling two yellow pointed horns standing upright on its head
He quickly removed the paper roll tied to the little bird's leg and unfolded it to take a look
At the sound of a tiger's roar, the doe was so frightened that her whole body went limp, and she collapsed to the ground, unable to struggle back to her feet.
Lin Xin sat by the basin, holding a large stick, stirring in circles with an expressionless face
"It cannot be killed, as it requires hot blood. One must take one pill each time, six times a day, for five consecutive days. In other words, it must be captured alive. Continuous bloodletting for five days is necessary." Lin Xin felt somewhat helpless. Just dealing with such a formidable beast was already quite difficult, and now it also had to be captured alive.
Ah!
No wonder it is difficult to achieve mastery in the internal school. Even with the method of the Returning Yuan Pill, just for this one prescription, it has cost over a thousand taels of silver. The cost of a single prescription is indeed only a few hundred taels, but the success rate is too low... If it weren't for my ability to accurately recall bodily memories and perfectly replicate a successful concoction... For someone else, it would probably take dozens more prescriptions of herbs to have a chance of success.
You cannot win against me head-on.
The last jar was opened, revealing a substance resembling muddy black sludge, emanating a foul and putrid odor
滋
Soon, in the distant sky, a small black bird fluttered and flew over, gently landing on one of the man's hands
That Hong Song Gate is merely a facade, and that so-called senior brother is nothing but a decorative pillow; the one who is truly formidable within the gate is that woman
Noon
The area around the stream is piled with grayish-white stones, accompanied by tall trees that grow at odd angles. Various climbing vines twist around the trees and stones in a chaotic manner, along with numerous unknown flowers and plants of all kinds, providing excellent cover for the two individuals.
Aww ~ ~
It let out a low growl, slowly got up, and surprisingly walked towards the doe without any haste
"If it doesn't work later, you can try again." Lin Xin had no choice.
Lin Xin's previously excited mood suddenly plummeted
He quickly released the water from the tank and took out the mold inside, retrieving thirty-one black balls, each the size of a marble, which had successfully formed but had lost air. The rest, which had not lost air, were all failures
滋
As Lin Xin was about to clap his hands, he saw that the long-eared tiger had tilted its mouth and unexpectedly managed to avoid the area affected by the sleeping powder, instead biting down on another part of its thigh
The gray sky is filled with large patches of stratocumulus clouds, with the sun obscured behind the layers, casting only a faint white light downwards
I sat there waiting for more than two full hours
Lin Xin was anxiously waiting on this side. However, the Long-eared Tiger on the other side remained calm and unhurried
Half a day has passed, yet it still does not bite
This is natural
The black wooden stick stirred in the round basin resembling black sesame paste, leaving behind a spiral that took a full two seconds to disappear
The long-eared tiger is an exceptionally keen animal; although its ears are long, its hearing is quite average. What is truly remarkable, however, is its sense of smell. This is also the reason why Lin Xin and An Ying need to apply mud.
This is the Long-eared Tiger, the dominant force in the forests near Hongsong Mountain
Awaiting pregnant gray spiders, thirteen in total... Lin, a novice, skillfully extracted thirteen grayish-white female spiders from the jar, then swiftly smashed them with a large stick, mixing them into a dark, round basin
The hindquarters of the doe were gruesomely torn open, exposing a large patch of flesh. The scent of blood wafted through the air, enticing the long-eared fox to extend its tongue and lick its lips.
It is too close! The long-eared tiger has actually come within just a few meters.
Lin Xin made up his mind
Thirty-one pieces, that is enough... Lin Xin looked at the black pill mold in front of him, and all that remained was to find the Long-eared Tiger
Lin Xin glanced at her and said, if he used poison, how could he still drink his own blood? Isn't that just poisoning himself?
With no techniques employed, a single thrust, nearly perfect in its precision, was directed at the abdomen of the lung-eared tiger that was lunging forward.
How would one know without trying? An Ying was eager to give it a shot
At that moment, the long-eared tiger was purely treating the doe as a toy, swatting at it with its paws, causing the doe to become completely stiff with fear, unable to move a muscle
It seems that we can only use a soporific drug...
The speed of the long-eared tiger may not match that of many agile animals, but it is still much faster than that of humans
The Long-eared Tiger is inherently rare, and Hongsong Mountain is a place where there are often rumors of its presence. Lin Xinhui suspects that the reason Hongsong Gate was established here may very well be due to the traces of the Long-eared Tiger in this area
The sword tip thrusts towards the front right, and three points of white light flash, revealing the signature move of the Songyang Needle.
If it were not for An Ying being by his side, he would even feel that staying here posed a threat to his life
Two individuals are squatting side by side on a patch of ground, dressed entirely in inconspicuous black and gray clothing, with long sleeves and long pants securely fastened. They are peering through the gap between two large stones towards the direction of the stream.
He cautiously used a pair of long chopsticks to reach in, and when he pulled them out, the tips surprisingly clutched a large grayish-white spider with a round, bulging abdomen, about the size of a thumb
The spider's abdomen has swollen into a sphere, resembling a balloon that seems ready to burst at the slightest carelessness. Its remaining eight legs are flailing and struggling at the ends of the chopsticks.
Indeed quite cunning. An Ying also stood by in silence
Suddenly, a faint hissing sound of gas leakage could be heard from within the water tank
How is it? another man asked in a low voice
Hide? It's too late!
Hiss ... ...
Approaching the doe, the long-eared tiger lowered its head to sniff the wound on the doe's hindquarters, shaking its head slightly
There was no fire under the round basin. Lin Xin moved a few small black cans over from the side and opened the lid of one of them
Indeed, it is the case that the literati are poor while the warriors are rich... Studying is truly a profitable endeavor; as long as one reads good books and passes the examinations to attain official titles, one can rise to great heights in a single step. Compared to practicing martial arts, it is far more advantageous...
Next, it is time to find the Long-eared Tiger... Lin Xin had a premonition that when he truly cultivated his internal energy and became an internal martial artist, this unique ability of his might bring him great surprises
Do not rush ... ..." Lin Xin remained calm. Since the long-eared tiger was drinking water here, there was still a chance. The key was how to deal with this big fellow in one go.
Be careful! An Ying suddenly stood up and drew her sword
Lin Xin and An Ying have been in the Lin area for a full three days. Under the guidance of An Ying, an experienced hand who often ventures into the mountains for wild game, the two finally spent three days to locate a long-eared tiger.
Only after all the dye had been poured out and the water in the tank had completely turned red did he set down the jar
This time, the chopsticks were inserted, and what was picked out was a large, grayish-brown leech
... ...
In the dense forest, by a small stream formed by a crack in the rocks, Lin Xin and An Ying were hiding in the grass, their hands and faces smeared with a kind of green mud that emitted the scent of fresh grass
Fresh rotten black mud, a few... Lin Xin expressionlessly tossed it in, continuing to stir, but his heart and stomach were already churning violently.
The long-eared tiger measures between 4 to 6 meters in length and has a body size comparable to that of a cow. If one generally assumes that it has a bulky physique and moves slowly, that would be a mistake
Lin Xin peered through the crevice in the rocks; to the left of the stream were some wild boars, while deer were lowering their heads to the water. To the right, a large area was occupied by a golden cat covered in stripes.
Lin Xin ruthlessly threw it in and continued to smash it with a heavy stick
Between the undulating black and green mountains, on a winding gray roadway, two men dressed in a mix of white and green are leaning against the mountain wall, seemingly waiting quietly for something
In the grass not far from it, an injured doe was stumbling in an attempt to escape, but her legs were entangled by several thick vines, rendering her unable to move
It is done
... ...
After mixing well, he used the prepared molds to pour the black ointment in clumps, then sealed the outside with a layer of wax, ensuring it was airtight, and tossed it into the water tank
The several poisons left by Master Uncle are just what we need
Unfortunately, neither of them knows how to use a bow and arrow; otherwise, they could hide in the trees and shoot arrows. It would be sufficient to coat the arrowheads with a drug that induces sweating
In the early morning, a faint mist still lingers in the forest, and some wild animals have already come to the edge of the stream to drink water
It is best to wait until Lin Zhiwen has no choice but to lower his guard before taking action
What should we do now? An Ying asked softly, as this fellow displayed a fierce glint in his eyes, clearly eager to make a move
It was almost a reflex; Lin Xin seemed to have rehearsed the movements countless times as the long sword at his waist was suddenly drawn from its sheath
Five live leeches
Lin Xin felt a tingling sensation on his scalp, as if a fierce gust of malevolent wind was suddenly rushing towards him from the front right
Direct stab
Then Lin Xin took a small can of dye from the side, which was an oily red dye, and gently poured it along the edge of the water tank
The long-eared tiger is very cunning. An Ying, standing nearby, glared fiercely and said, "Let me go up and kill it."
Lin Xinshuang's eyes were almost closed, but upon hearing a sound, he immediately opened them wide
He put the lid on properly, then took another jar from the side and opened the lid.
"Can you withstand a slap from it with your sword?" Lin Xin was left speechless
A roar of a tiger, surprisingly close at hand
After all, he cannot outrun the king of beasts. Fortunately, An Ying is a master of internal martial arts, possessing remarkable explosive power and strength. Although she cannot defeat the long-eared tiger, it is still no problem for her to climb trees and escape with him. At the very least, the long-eared tiger cannot climb trees
Thus, having only one offering is insufficient; two against one is absolutely foolproof! Moreover, that woman's swordsmanship is inherently inferior to that of the esteemed one.
"Master Liu has already set off." After folding the note, the man released the bird and let out a deep sigh of relief
"Don't rush... don't be anxious... can you really defeat it head-on?" Lin Xin asked in a low voice, his eyes fixed on the long-eared tiger.
This guy
"Isn't it enough to apply the sweat-inducing medicine on the sword?" An Ying just wants to fight
Choking!
In the woodshed
He looked at the basin in front of him, filled with a foul-smelling and pungent black ointment, and he could not tell how many times he had struggled with it in his heart
Eat... bite! The distant Lin Xin kept urging. However, the long-eared tiger merely wandered around, circling the doe, yet did not approach to bite.
Time passed slowly, and the long-eared tiger seemed to grow weary. It glanced around and, finding no other creatures, finally took a bite at the hindquarters of the doe
At the moment when the two were distracted, the long-eared tiger suddenly exerted its strength and swiftly darted into the grass, disappearing from sight
Lin Xin was anxious; he had applied enough knockout drug for ten people on the wound of the doe. If only the long-eared tiger bit it, it would surely be affected.
This large cat stands at least as tall as a person, with a body length of at least five meters, essentially a magnified version of the tigers Lin Xin had seen before.