Reborn in 1977

Chapter 624: Finally Arrived

After taking the train to Lu Shui River and connecting with the hunting team, Chen Fan and the three women plunged into the deep mountains and old forests.

They entered the mountains on the 24th and stayed for a total of 6 days, emerging on the 30th.

Except for the first day when they acted together with the hunting team, after becoming slightly familiar with the environment, Chen Fan borrowed two tents and some necessary supplies from them and led the three women to act independently.

There was no other way. The rough old men of the hunting team were used to being casual, bathing in the river when there was one, and urinating in the pit when there was one.

Now, with three delicate young women by their side, they felt uncomfortable no matter where they were. Seeing this situation, Chen Fan could only consciously take them to fly solo.

Acting alone was also good. Taking advantage of these few days, they could teach and practice at the same time. The women should be able to quickly master the basics of their skills.

The people of the hunting team were not worried either. They had seen Chen Fan's true abilities. Entering the old forest was like returning home. He dared to single-handedly kill tigers. Even if they themselves encountered danger, Chen Fan and the others might not.

After flying solo, Zhou Yali and the other two finally saw the tip of the iceberg of Chen Fan's abilities.

He could climb dozens of meters high trees in a few swishes, and his arrows never missed. No animal could escape an arrow.

Sometimes, he didn't even need a bow and arrow. He could just flick a stone, and the prey would fall.

If he were to face people, what would happen?

After leaving the hunting team, Chen Fan first spent a little time finding a sika deer. After two slaps, the sika deer obediently carried the luggage and tent and became a beast of burden.

Even then, Chen Fan kept saying that it was not well-behaved, unlike Gun Gun, who would listen obediently after being petted.

With a pack animal, the four of them were completely liberated and began their mountain forest tour.

At this time, the mountain forest was at its most abundant in species throughout the year. Wild chickens were crowing overhead, wild rabbits were scurrying at their feet, and by the distant stream, they could occasionally see sika deer, red deer, sable, roe deer coming to drink...

Occasionally, they could also hear the roar of tigers in the distance.

However, none of the four cared.

Chen Fan really didn't care. Even if the tiger came, what could it do? It would just be an extra tiger skin and a set of tiger bones. Perhaps pickling the tiger meat would be a bit troublesome.

But it was only a bit troublesome. Now there were herbs everywhere in the forest. If there was no suitable sauce, he could still collect medicinal materials and make a hundred or so kilograms of medicinal meat, which could also be preserved and would be even more effective.

Jiang Tiantian and Jiang Lili had confidence in him, especially after seeing with their own eyes how Chen Fan hunted on New Year's Eve last year, shooting down even wild geese flying in the sky with one arrow. They no longer had any doubts about his abilities.

As for Zhou Yali, she naively had confidence in the guns in the hands of the two sisters.

She still thought that these two small firecrackers could deal with wild beasts.

It wasn't until she saw Jiang Lili fire several shots in a row, and the bullets couldn't even break the skin of the wild boars, only scattering them, that she obediently shrank her head and behaved.

Chen Fan took on the dual responsibility of guide and coach.

Every morning, the three girls packed up the tent together, and he would take a stroll around the neighborhood, picking up a few wild chickens or rabbits, and picking some ginseng, Ganoderma lucidum, mushrooms, and other things to bring back and stew together, which could both enhance the freshness and aroma and remove the greasiness.

After breakfast, he would pull the sika deer and drill into the depths of the mountains and forests. At this time, Zhou Yali and the other two would practice martial arts while walking, kicking and punching their way forward, and countless plants suffered.

Chen Fan walked in front of them, tossing small stones in his hand. If he encountered anything like a poisonous snake blocking the road, he would smash it with a stone, helping them clear all kinds of potential dangers.

When they were tired from practicing, they would find a place to rest and give them a simple massage at the same time.

Massage was necessary, otherwise, with their bodies that had never undergone high-intensity training, let alone 5 days, they would probably not be able to last even 1 day, and would only be left with moaning.

Of course, they didn't forget to hunt while moving forward.

At this time, Chen Fan was the main force, sweeping all the way, killing rabbits if they blocked the way, and killing roe deer if they blocked the way.

It was a pity that they didn't encounter any ferocious beasts. The biggest ones were the three live sika deer that were captured, which made Chen Fan feel a little regretful.

Together with the first sika deer, the four sika deer were loaded with prey, mainly various hides, as well as two baskets of fresh medicinal materials.

With just these things, let alone bringing them outside, even just outside the mountains, the money they could sell could buy a three-courtyard quadrangle in Beijing.

But this was not the biggest gain.

The biggest gain was that with the help of a few small birds, Chen Fan dug out a nest of gyrfalcons above a steep cliff.

Gyrfalcons generally lay 3 to 4 eggs per nest, and hatch one or two at a time, but there are also those that lay 5 to 7 eggs, and the hatching rate is also about half.

There were 3 chicks in this nest, like little sparrows, with gray-brown fluff on their bodies, opening their mouths and chirping non-stop.

But their mother was a snow-white gyrfalcon with a body length of over 60 centimeters. It is estimated that the appearance of these three little guys should not be bad when they grow up.

After getting these three birds, Chen Fan decisively decided to go back.

He couldn't just dig out someone's nest and take their birds' lives, right?

He didn't want to reason with adult gyrfalcons, so it was better to run away quickly.

Walking in a straight line, they headed towards Lu Shui River. When they drilled out of the forest, the four of them breathed a sigh of relief.

Zhou Yali raised her hands and slowly clenched her fists, saying with a cold face, "From today onwards, you must call me a master."

Chen Fan pinched her neck, lifted her up and easily threw her on the back of the sika deer, "I knew I shouldn't teach you martial arts. You started to float after learning a little bit of superficial skills.

Remember, don't fight with people unless you encounter danger. If you don't think about yourself, you must also think about your parents. Don't cause them trouble."

Zhou Yali was riding on the back of the sika deer, drooping her head, "I know."

Why is it that after practicing kung fu for "so long", she is still not as good as her younger brother?

Chen Fan turned to look at the two sisters, "This is flat ground. You can ride the sika deer for a while. Do you need help?"

The two sisters smiled and shook their heads, then put their hands on the back of the sika deer and jumped up gently, sitting on it.

Although 6 days was very short, it was like a rebirth for them.

It was originally agreed to only teach a set of grappling techniques and a leg technique, but after learning it, Zhou Yali continued to pester them to learn new ones, so Chen Fan taught them a whole set of Bagua Palm.

He didn't teach them scattered hands, but a complete system of fist techniques, training methods, and fighting methods.

Bagua Palm is a practical martial art. Even during the late Qing Dynasty and the Republic of China, when masters frequently emerged, this palm technique was also famous and not inferior to any other fist technique.

Like Bajiquan, Xingyiquan, and Taijiquan, they all made their reputation through fighting.

Among these four types of boxing, Bajiquan and Xingyiquan mainly focus on being strong and fierce, while Taijiquan is more suitable for women, but it is easy to learn but difficult to master, so Chen Fan chose Bagua Palm to teach them.

Learning Bagua Palm also has a benefit, that is, if you can't beat them, you can run fast.

Standing in Taiji and walking in Bagua, Bagua Palm may be the best at dodging and running away. It is definitely right for girls to learn this.

As for weapons, he didn't teach them Ziwu Yuanyang Yue. That thing is powerful, but it is not very practical in modern society. Who would carry that thing all day long? It is not easy to hide on the body either.

He only taught a short stick technique, and when he returned to the machinery factory, he would make a few retractable sticks for them to carry on their bodies, which were small, convenient, and very practical.

My country will not be equipped with this kind of stick as a baton on a large scale until after the new century. There is almost no such thing on the market now that can be bought. You can only make it yourself.

Every day, Chen Fan activated his teaching halo to guide them, also providing them with massage therapy. Their meals consisted of highly nourishing medicinal cuisine three times a day. Only then, within a few short days, did he lead them through the door of martial arts.

However, martial arts require constant practice. They are still far from achieving mastery.

But it is enough to deal with a few petty thieves.

The four of them rode the milu deer and soon arrived at the hunting team's station at the foot of the mountain.

This place is not only a supply station for the hunting team but also where the provincial foreign trade company recovers prey and serves as a temporary processing center. The received prey is generally pre-processed here, including tanning hides and preparing medicinal materials, before being sent to the provincial capital to minimize losses.

Seeing Chen Fan and the others arrive, a purchasing agent immediately greeted them, "Author Chen, you're back."

Taking the cigarette offered by the other party, Chen Fan smiled and said, "It's time to return. School starts the day after tomorrow, so I have to rush back."

Then, he pointed to the cargo bags on the milu deer, "Keep those fresh mushrooms and braised meat for me. Check if the medicinal materials have been prepared and exchange them for me. As for the other things, please help me see how much they are worth and exchange them all for tiger bones."

Two purchasing agents came over together, circling the milu deer in amazement, "We've been in this business for twenty or thirty years, and it's the first time we've seen someone capture live milu deer and use them to carry goods."

Chen Fan chuckled, "There's no other way. The mountain forest is difficult to navigate. I happened to encounter a herd of milu deer and caught a few to carry things. Don't mention it, these milu deer, once tamed, are quite capable. They've saved me a lot of effort these past few days."

The purchasing agents exchanged glances, their eyes lighting up as they stared at Chen Fan, "Are you selling the milu deer too?"

Chen Fan nodded immediately, "Yes, I'm selling them. I can't take these things with me anyway."

After a pause, he smiled again, "I suggest that after you buy them, don't kill them. Keep them to transport supplies for the hunting team, which will save a lot of effort."

It would be best if these few milu deer, which have worked for him for a few days, could have their lives spared.

The purchasing agents clapped their hands and laughed, "That's what we were thinking too."

Then, the two began to take inventory, first unloading the familiar tents, pots, and other supplies, and then calculating how many hides and medicinal materials there were. Finally, they exchanged dozens of hides for several sets of tiger bones, and the medicinal materials were also exchanged for prepared dried goods.

Although there was a bit of a discount, it saved Chen Fan the effort of preparing them himself.

Chen Fan sorted the remaining items into a pile and bought a lot of mountain goods such as dried mushrooms, wild vegetables, and dried meat at the purchasing point, packing them into a large package. Then, carrying the large package on his back, he set off on the return journey with the three women.

After a journey of trains and planes, they finally returned to Shanghai on the evening of the 31st.

… …

The next day, Jiang Lili and Jiang Tiantian were not in a hurry to register at the school but went to the airport with Chen Fan to see them off.

Chen Fan repeatedly instructed, "The medicinal materials in your bag, take them out as soon as you get home and soak them in high-proof liquor. This stuff promotes qi and blood, and it's different from the two bottles of wine your dad drinks. You have to keep an eye on him and don't let him drink it indiscriminately."

Zhou Yali nodded repeatedly, "Mmm, mmm, I know."

Chen Fan, "Also, the medicinal wine can only be used after soaking for a full month. You can only drink five qian a day. Too much will be an overdose. Kung fu is to protect yourself, so you must remember not to be reckless."

Zhou Yali's face darkened, "I know, little brother! Nag."

Before Chen Fan could get angry, she quickly changed the subject, "The decoration of the two houses in Shanghai is up to you, as well as the Prince's Mansion in the capital. Remember to send me a telegram when you take possession of the house, and show me the design renderings. If the game console at home breaks, tell me, and I'll send you a new one."

Then, she turned to look at the two sisters, "Tiantian, Lili, you can use the two newly received computers. If you don't know how, let Xiaofan teach you. He's really good at teaching people.

When we develop the Chinese character input method, we'll send you computers that can type Chinese characters. Also, if you need anything else, you can tell me, and I'll buy it in the United States and send it to you.

We're a family, so don't be shy. … …"

After a long and rambling speech, she finally dragged her luggage away reluctantly when it was time to board the plane.

Watching her disappear into the boarding gate, Chen Fan couldn't help but wipe away his sweat, "Finally sent her away."

Jiang Tiantian and Jiang Lili turned to look at him at the same time, "Is it that scary?"

Chen Fan shook his head, "It's mainly that she's clingy and a chatterbox, you know."

The two sisters exchanged glances and suddenly laughed.

Back home, Chen Fan hugged a large wine vat, putting the medicinal materials into it one by one, while saying, "You two are slightly stronger than Yali, but only slightly. You can drink one more cup a day, five qian each in the morning and evening. When this vat of wine is finished, your kung fu should be getting somewhere."

Sealing the wine vat, he stretched lazily and stood up, smiling at the two, "It's time for parting again. I'll go back tomorrow. Take care of yourselves."

After a pause, he repeatedly instructed, "You saw it in the capital last time. The situation is different now. The more people there are, the more bad people there are. You two, don't go out at night. Although you have guns and have learned kung fu, it's better to avoid trouble. Your own safety is the most important thing."

The two sisters listened obediently, without feeling impatient at all.

After he finished instructing, Jiang Lili looked at him and said softly, "Xiaofan, have you forgotten something?"

Chen Fan frowned slightly, looked at the two, "What is it?"

Jiang Lili held back her laughter and said, "Liu Lu!"

Chen Fan slapped his forehead, "I really forgot about her."

Taking advantage of the little time left, he took two pieces of braised meat and some mountain goods and drove to Master Wang Zekai's house.

Fortunately, Master Wang was at home. Chen Fan handed the gifts to his wife and sat down, smiling and asking, "I wonder how Liu Lu is doing now?"

Wang Zekai laughed, "You're quite carefree, throwing her here and not asking for so long."

Chen Fan, "You are a highly respected master. Since Liu Lu is fortunate enough to learn from you, I must trust you. How can I casually inquire? Wouldn't that seem like I don't trust you?"

Wang Zekai was very satisfied to hear this. What old masters want is this sense of trust.

He then said, "Your apprentice is very good. Not only is she serious, diligent, and eager to learn, but she is also quick-witted. She almost emptied my little skill.

She has now mastered the technique of tailoring and has also learned to use an industrial sewing machine. During this time, she has helped a lot in the store. Originally, I wanted to pay her a salary, but she insisted on not taking it. Even if she received a little bonus, she used it to buy things and give gifts to me and my colleagues.

Such an apprentice, even I want her."

Hearing this, Chen Fan naturally didn't take it seriously.

The old man is so old, how could he really take a teenage girl as an apprentice? If he really wanted to, he would have his apprentice take a grand-apprentice.

Since he didn't say this, then it was just mutual flattery. Whoever took it seriously was a fool.

Before getting off work, Chen Fan went to the clothing store to pick up Liu Lu.

Seeing Chen Fan for the first time, Liu Lu pursed her lips, almost crying, "Master, you've finally come. I thought you didn't want me anymore."