mtlumby2d Chapter 115: Fight!
Chapter 115: Fight!
The snow was still falling outside the cave, a light, gentle drizzle.
By the faint moonlight, you can see snowflakes swirling in the air.
Wang Ergou held his gun, glancing at the cave entrance every now and then.
He found that his hands had stopped shaking, and his grip on the gun was becoming more and more natural.
"Take a nap," Li Xiangyang suddenly said. "I'm almost recovered."
Wang Ergou shook his head: "No, I'm not sleepy right now."
He really wasn't sleepy.
After an afternoon of torment, he became unusually excited.
The fear of being threatened with death gradually subsided, replaced by a strange excitement.
"Xiangyang, do you think it will really come back?"
"Yes," Li Xiangyang said confidently, "it's nearby right now."
"how do you know?"
“Listen,” Li Xiangyang pointed outside, “the wind has stopped, but the branches are still moving.”
Wang Ergou listened carefully and indeed heard the occasional sound of tree branches swaying.
Logically speaking, in this kind of weather, if there isn't a strong wind, the tree branches shouldn't be swaying so violently.
“It’s testing the waters,” Li Xiangyang explained.
Wang Ergou couldn't help but admire Li Xiangyang's experience.
No wonder he remained so calm; he had already seen through the snow leopard's thoughts.
The two chatted casually, and time slowly passed.
Suddenly, a biting cold wind blew into the cave, and Wang Ergou shivered.
He then realized that his fingers were starting to feel numb.
Li Xiangyang also noticed this problem.
This awful weather! The temperature inside the cave is getting lower and lower.
Normally, they would have already lit a fire to keep warm.
But in this situation, with no timber available, I'd feel bad if I burned anything I was carrying.
"Are your hands cold?" Li Xiangyang asked.
"It's...it's alright." Wang Ergou rubbed his fingers, but his voice was already trembling.
Li Xiangyang inwardly cried out in alarm.
If this continues, once my fingers lose sensation, I won't be able to hit a snow leopard even if it comes to me.
He secretly observed Wang Ergou.
Although the kid is much calmer now, he still lacks experience.
In this kind of weather, just holding a gun and waiting will freeze your fingers in no time.
"I need to think of a way," Li Xiangyang thought to himself. "We can't keep wasting time like this."
Just then, a deep roar suddenly came from outside, very close!
Wang Ergou subconsciously shrank his neck, but quickly straightened his back.
After so long, he has been able to control his fear.
Li Xiangyang frowned.
This sound is strange; it's much closer than before.
He glanced at Wang Ergou, who was already trembling, and knew he couldn't wait any longer.
"Ergou," Li Xiangyang suddenly spoke, his voice very soft, "I'm asking you, do you believe me?"
"Huh?" Wang Ergou was taken aback, then nodded vigorously, "Of course I believe you!"
"That's good." Li Xiangyang smiled. "Put your hands in your crotch and warm them up quickly. It's a bit dirty, but it's fast."
"Oh. What are you going to do?" Wang Ergou did as he was told, but suddenly had a bad feeling.
“I’ll go out and lure it in,” Li Xiangyang said calmly. “It’s nearby and will definitely chase me. You stay here and wait for the right moment to fire.”
"No!" Wang Ergou cried out anxiously, "It's too dangerous!"
"There's no other way. No matter how good your marksmanship is, if your hand doesn't obey you, even if it comes to you, you won't be able to hit it."
Wang Ergou then realized that his fingers were indeed starting to become unresponsive.
"But......"
"No buts," Li Xiangyang interrupted him. "It's settled then. Remember, it will definitely chase me, and it will pass by the cave entrance. That will be your best chance."
As he spoke, Li Xiangyang stood up from the ground and stretched his somewhat stiff body.
“Fire when I tell you to, aim carefully, don’t rush,” Li Xiangyang said while checking the gun. “Don’t worry, wrap yourself in the wolfskin rug, even if it pounces on me, it won’t kill me quickly.”
Wang Ergou wanted to say something, but seeing Li Xiangyang's determined look, he swallowed back the words he was about to say.
Li Xiangyang swiftly cut the wolfskin rug in two.
He folded a large piece of wolf skin in half, made small holes in the four corners with a knife, took out a rope from his backpack, threaded it through the holes, and put it on his body.
The smaller pieces were cut into strips and wrapped around the head, neck, arms, and legs.
After putting on the makeshift protective gear, Li Xiangyang twisted his body back and forth with satisfaction to ensure that his movements were not affected.
"Remember, only fire when I say 'fire,' aim carefully, and don't rush."
Li Xiangyang assured him, "Don't worry, with this wolf pelt protecting me, even if it pounces on me, it won't be able to kill me quickly."
"Get ready." Li Xiangyang took a deep breath. "I'm going out."
The snow outside had stopped, and the moonlight shone on the snow, giving it a faint white glow.
The cold wind swirled fine snowflakes, which danced in the air.
Just then, the black cat suddenly pricked up its ears, and all the fur on its body stood on end!
"Perfect timing." Li Xiangyang grinned, a glint of ruthlessness flashing in his eyes. "Ergou, remember, taking a few extra shots isn't a problem, make sure you aim carefully before you fire."
Before Wang Ergou could answer, Li Xiangyang suddenly shouted and rushed out of the cave with his gun in hand!
Almost at the same instant, a gray-white figure leaped into the air from the snow!
Under the moonlight, the snow leopard's silhouette almost blended into the night, its speed was incredible.
Almost the instant Li Xiangyang rushed out of the cave, he launched a fatal attack.
Li Xiangyang managed to dodge to the side, but he was still a beat too late.
The snow leopard's sharp claws tore through the wolf skin armor as easily as tearing through a thin sheet of paper.
A sharp pain shot through my back, and warm blood flowed down my spine.
"So fast!" Li Xiangyang gritted his teeth.
The opponent's speed and strength far exceeded his expectations.
Fortunately, the wolfskin rug was thick enough; otherwise, he would have lost the ability to move.
Having landed a successful blow, the snow leopard did not linger in the fight. Instead, it retreated two steps and stared intently at Li Xiangyang.
"Bang!" Li Xiangyang fired a shot, trying to force the snow leopard back.
But the opponent neither dodged nor evaded, and instead of retreating, he advanced, relying on his explosive power!
The bullet grazed its fur, and it pounced on Li Xiangyang again like lightning.
In an instant, Li Xiangyang was knocked away and crashed heavily onto the snow.
Amidst the splattering snow, he could clearly hear the sound of the wolf-skin protective gear being torn.
The snow leopard pounced, its front paws pressing firmly against Li Xiangyang's chest.
The immense force immobilized him, as if a giant boulder were pressing down on him.
The wolfskin protective gear made a tearing sound under its strain, and it looked like it was about to be ripped apart.
Li Xiangyang struggled desperately, but the more he struggled, the deeper the snow leopard's claws sank.
It was so strong that it didn't seem like a feline at all.
If it weren't for the thick wolf skin, his chest would probably have been hollowed out by now.
The snow leopard lowered its head, and its foul-smelling, hot breath sprayed onto Li Xiangyang's face.
Its fangs were only an inch away from his throat.
At this critical moment, Li Xiangyang suddenly exerted his strength and flipped his body to the left.
The snow leopard's fangs grazed his neck, leaving a deep gash in the wolf skin.
This action almost exhausted all of Li Xiangyang's strength.
He could feel that his protective gear had been torn to shreds, and his clothes were soaked with cold sweat.
Upon witnessing such a perilous scene, Wang Ergou wanted to shoot to save the people several times, but remembering Li Xiangyang's instructions, he held back.
"We need to hurry..."
Li Xiangyang gasped for breath, struggled to his feet, and while firing at the snow leopard to suppress it, he ran towards the cave.
An angry roar came from in front of me.
The bullets couldn't hit it, but they thoroughly enraged it.
With a roar, it charged forward again, braving Li Xiangyang's gunfire.
"bring it on......"
Seeing the snow leopard charging towards him, Li Xiangyang endured the excruciating pain, fell to the ground, and curled his body into a ball.
The next second, the snow leopard pounced on him!
"beat!"
With Li Xiangyang's roar, a gunshot pierced the night sky!