Mountain Looting: Targeted by a Leopard at the Start

Health Pharmacy gifted the livestream host a hot air balloon*1: "Host, are you selling this ginseng? I'll offer $10,000!"

Someone in the live chat was bidding.

Given the rarity of Wild Ginseng, its value to pharmacies far exceeds the cost of the purchase.

This is why every year, so many pharmacists specifically come to buy Wild Ginseng.

Seeing someone making an offer while presenting a gift, many viewers started egging them on.

"I'll give $100,000, only if you sell, otherwise forget I said anything!"

"I offer $1,000,000!"

"Look at that, someone really spent $10,000 to buy it!"

Xu Yang saw the comments and laughed,

"This little Mountain Ginseng I'm planning to sell at the local medicinal herb market, I have no plans to sell it online for now."

"It's good enough that everyone enjoys the livestream."

Hearing him say this, the two pharmacies that made offers gave up on the idea of buying the ginseng.

Making over $10,000 always brings happiness.

For a village life, that's already a substantial income.

Xu Yang had just graduated and returned home, in need of money.

Plus, he had many ideas, wanting to build a farm, raise some cattle, sheep, cats, dogs, Sika Deer, all requiring money.

He needed to earn more.

Xu Yang moved through the dense forest.

A drone followed him from behind.

The vegetation in the mountain grew exceptionally well, and in many areas, one has to duck their head to get through.

The performance of the drone was also impressive as it had no problem keeping up under these conditions.

Soon, Xu Yang arrived in a densely wooded area where the trees were exceptionally tall and straight, with very small gaps between them, effectively blocking the path.

It was difficult for people to move around inside.

Just then, through the gaps between the trees, Xu Yang saw two wild Sika Deer jump out.

They noticed Xu Yang as well and looked in his direction through the gaps.

Then, as if startled by something, they flicked their ears and quickly ran off.

Deep in the virgin forest, the scenery was always pleasant, everything around was green, and various plants grew lushly together.

"Look over there, there are Sika Deer."

"Changbai Mountain's ecology is very good, with many wild animals."

"But we also need to be careful, it would be troublesome if we encounter a Northeast Tiger or something."

Xu Yang explained to the online audience.

Xu Yang changed direction, strolling while looking for any valuable mountain goods.

Even coming across some wild fruit would do.

Before long, Xu Yang walked onto a spacious grassland, he looked towards the highest peak of Changbai Mountain and pointed, saying,

"Look over there, going further inside leads to the deep mountains, where Changbai Mountain Heavenly Lake and waterfalls are located, the source of the Songhua River, Yalu River, and Tumen River."

"If the outdoor equipment is sufficient, I would like to further explore the deep mountains, but it would require camping for a few days, and it's too dangerous to go alone."

"Thus, I need to find like-minded people, or hiring a bodyguard would be necessary."

Entering deeper into the mountains is always dangerous.

Even rangers now go into the mountains in pairs.

If Xu Yang wanted to venture into the mountains, he would need a bodyguard.

A Leopard could actually be a good choice, but he'd have to wait until the little leopard grew up.

Time in the mountains always passed quickly, and before he knew it, it was 3 p.m.

Generally, around 3 or 4 in the afternoon, the ginseng-picking teams start heading back.

After all, the mountain forest at night is very dangerous, with many animals active at night, so they needed to head back early.

Xu Yang went to the designated assembly point, and everyone gradually returned.

From everyone's expressions, it appeared that each group had a good harvest, and it was rumored that a fine ginseng had been unearthed, allowing everyone to share in the profits.

Xu Yang was not included, as he had made it clear earlier that he was just tagging along and would dig his own finds.

"Xu Yang, you're quite lucky, having dug up such a large Polygonum multiflorum."

Xu Yang's Polygonum multiflorum was in a plastic bag, visible to everyone.

A middle-aged man saw it and immediately exclaimed in admiration.

"Yes, not bad, I thought it was a small one, didn't expect it to be so big."

Xu Yang answered politely.

He didn't reveal that he had unearthed any ginseng, after all, it's best to keep a low profile.

On the way back, there was nothing to livestream, and since the drone's battery was running low, Xu Yang turned off the live, packed up the drone, and put it in his backpack.

The Mountain Rushing team headed back.

The journey was somewhat tiring, but everyone was spirited.

They were planning to set off at 6 a.m. the next day, so everyone was eager to get back early and rest.

An hour into the walk, Xu Yang noticed that the surrounding area was somewhat familiar.

It seemed to be the region where Leopards were active.

With so many people present, he hoped a Leopard wouldn't show up.

At that moment, a middle-aged man in the group noticed something was amiss.

He looked ahead in horror and shouted loudly,

"Look there, there's a leopard!"

Hearing his words, the ginseng-picking team quickly grabbed their hoes, vigilantly watching the area ahead.

They soon saw, in the bushes in front of them, truly a leopard covered in spots, peeking its head out to survey them.

The presence of a large feline animal is indeed terrifying.

These creatures not only have high attack power but are also very agile and fast runners.

If they attack a human, it is difficult for the person to survive.

They still vividly remembered the incident a year ago when the Wanda Mountain leopard easily shattered a car window with a single swipe.

"It really is a leopard!"

"Be careful!"

The atmosphere became tense instantly, and the faces of the ginseng-picking team became somber as they firmly gripped their hoes.

If the leopard were to attack, they would certainly use their hoes to fight back.

Uncle Liu even ordered everyone to stay still, as at such times, it was best to let the leopard leave on its own.

Xu Yang, however, recognized at a glance that this was the mother leopard, and from the looks of it, she had come looking for him.

"Everyone, don't be nervous, don't be afraid, this leopard is here for me," he said.

Just then, Xu Yang suddenly spoke up and stepped out from the crowd.

For a moment, everyone was somewhat stunned.

"Xu Yang, what are you doing, come back!"

Uncle Liu urgently shouted.

"It's really fine, this leopard was injured, I saved it and even fed it," Xu Yang responded.

Xu Yang set down the Polygonum multiflorum and continued walking forward.

The people of the ginseng-picking team were terrified, and Xu Hongshan was about to rush over to hold back Xu Yang.

It was then that the leopard also walked out of the bushes.

The team then clearly saw the situation of the leopard.

Just as Xu Yang had said, the leopard's rear leg was wrapped in a bandage, and its overall movements didn't seem like it was about to attack.

"Big Flower, come here," Xu Yang called.

Then, under the shocked gazes of the people, the leopard trotted over to Xu Yang's side.

"See, I told you it doesn't attack people," he said.

"I was the one who applied this bandage."

Xu Yang, while petting the leopard's head, turned back to look at the villagers and calmly spoke.

The crowd was utterly dumbfounded.

They watched as Xu Yang calmly stroked a full-grown leopard, their minds going blank.

What was this situation?

The leopard actually listened to him?

This was a proper big leopard!

The leopard then emitted a low growl towards the crowd, to which Xu Yang said,

"It doesn't really like others, it only recognizes me. Just walk away and it'll be fine."

Xu Yang then called Xu Hongshan to pick up the Polygonum multiflorum.

Seeing this, Uncle Liu led everyone down the mountain. They took a few steps and turned back, ensuring the leopard was calmly beside Xu Yang before they finally breathed a sigh of relief.

It wasn't long before Xu Yang caught up with them.

Everyone immediately bombarded him with questions.

"Xu Yang, is that leopard really fond of you?"

"How did you manage to bandage the leopard?"

"The leopard doesn't attack you? Isn't that too dangerous?"

"That's a leopard, isn't it!"

Obviously, everyone was very excited.

Who could resist a leopard that is both adorable and majestic!

"I just saw it was hurt and helped out, then fed it some, and it grew fond of me, that's all," Xu Yang casually replied.

"Leopards generally don't harm humans."

"Just don't scare it in the future."

Xu Yang responded with a light smile.

In the mountain village, there are hardly any secrets.

The information network is too developed.

From the village head's old man to the visiting aunties, it took merely half a day for this incident to spread throughout the village.

Everyone said that Xu Yang had tamed a leopard.

Even Xu Yang's mother asked him how he got involved with a leopard.

Xu Yang could only explain that he had encountered it and helped out, adding that the leopard was not a tiger and did not harm people.