"The Lianshan Wildlife Nature Reserve is mainly divided into four areas, namely the outer protection area, the buffer zone, the experimental area and the core area. Now we are in a periphery protected area, and we can go beyond the buffer zone of Lop Nur in front of us to the foot of Lianshan Mountain. Cao Weiya introduced to the two of them while driving, "The total area of the Lop Nur buffer zone is about 1,000 square kilometers, the yellow sand is covered with sky, and the climate is harsh, and it is estimated that it will take us an hour and a half to drive through it, so you can use this time to rest for a while." ”

After listening to Cao Weiya's words, Fang Xinling leaned against the window and slept for a while, but he didn't sleep very well the whole time, the car shook badly during the drive, and once he hit the window and woke up. Later, she felt someone sitting next to her in a daze, so she slept more peacefully, and there was always a thick and warm palm to support her in her sleep.

But when Fang Xinling woke up, there was not as many people in the back seat as she expected, Li Chengfeng was still sitting in the co-pilot, quietly looking out the window, and Cao Weiya was also concentrating on driving. Fang Xinling rubbed his eyes, looked out the window, and found that they had crossed the rugged mountain road of Lop Nur and drove into a gentle path, and in the distance there was a warning sign written in red font, which clearly wrote the four characters of the military restricted area, and also indicated at the bottom that it was illegal to enter the military restricted area without permission - the 62180 unit of the Chinese People's Liberation Army.

"Stationmaster Cao, there is also a military restricted area in the reserve?" Fang Xinling asked out loud.

"Well, I haven't even been in." Cao Weiya replied.

"How long will it take?" Li Chengfeng asked.

"It's less than a five-minute drive, and you're ready to get off the bus."

"Stationmaster Cao, is there really a tiger on Lianshan?" Fang Xinling asked worriedly.

"Yes, the tigers here are very different from the tigers in the zoo, they are very territorial, and if they find an unfamiliar animal intruding, they will take the initiative to attack." Cao Weiya said solemnly, "But you don't have to worry too much, the tigers on the mountain have basically never dealt with humans, and the nature of animals will make them afraid of strange animals, as long as you don't threaten it, it will generally tolerate your existence, this is what the stationmaster of the previous generation told me, but I especially need to remind you of one thing." ”

"What?"

"If you do encounter a tiger, you must not bend down and bow your head, let alone turn your head and run away. If you bow your head and crouch down, the tiger will think that you are like the prey it usually pounces on and will pounce on you. If you turn around and run away, the beast will gain confidence in subduing you and will pounce on you, preferably standing motionless, confronting it silently and walking slowly upside down. Under appropriate circumstances, you can also use the guns in your hands to play a certain deterrent role. But I want you to promise me one thing. ”

"What's the matter?" Li Chengfeng said.

"Don't shoot them unless you have to, now their numbers have decreased sharply, and they are already a rare and endangered species under the protection of our country." There was a faint sadness in Cao Weiya's eyes.

"Okay."

The buggy came to a slow stop.

"Two officers, I can only send you here, and the rest is up to you." Cao Weiya said apologetically.

"Stationmaster Cao, won't you go up with us?" Li Chengfeng said.

"No, it's not much use for me to go up with you, although I'm the head of the management station of the reserve, but I've never been up to Lianshan, and I'm not familiar with the terrain, I'm just waiting for you to come down here, this is the map of Lianshan." Cao Weiya shook her head and handed the map to Li Chengfeng's hand.

"Okay, thanks." Li Chengfeng turned his head to look at Fang Xinling, "Xinling, you and Stationmaster Cao are also waiting for me here, and I'll go up alone." ”

"No, I'm going up with you!" Fang Xinling denied without thinking about it, "The two of you at least have to take care of it, don't forget what I have the ability to help, maybe I can help you." ”

Li Chengfeng was still hesitating.

"I know you're worried about me, but I've never been the kind of girl who will back down when things get tough, and if you insist on not letting me go up, I'll definitely follow you when you leave." A hint of determination flashed in Fang Xinling's eyes.

"Okay, I'll let you go up with me, but you have to promise me that everything will be up to me after you go up." Li Chengfeng finally nodded, and then put a Type 92 pistol into Fang Xinling's hand, "You hold this gun in case you need it." ”

"Okay, but you'll have to show me how to use it later." Fang Xin Ling responded.

"Are you really not afraid? This is a tiger! Cao Weiya looked at Fang Xinling in disbelief and said.

"Of course I'm afraid, but it won't make me afraid, when I was a child, I fell into the orangutan park, where there was a silverback gorilla of more than 400 pounds, and I could be trampled to death with one kick, but didn't I still survive?" Fang Xinling smiled.

"Are you two really sure? Although I said earlier that tigers most of them do not actively attack people, there are still certain risks. Is it really worth the risk? Cao Weiya couldn't help but persuade.

"It's not worth it! But we're going to do it anyway. Li Chengfeng said.

Is this the police?

For the first time, Cao Weiya truly realized the weight of the word police.

Cao Weiya watched Fang Xinling and Li Chengfeng's backs gradually fade away, and suddenly shouted loudly: "I believe you will definitely succeed in rescuing her!" ”

The two turned to Cao Weiya and smiled slightly.

At this point, there are only 90 minutes left until the time on the timer returns to zero.

The whole evergreen broad-leaved forest is evergreen all year round, shimmering and reflecting under the sun's rays, the forest is neat as if it has been deliberately carved by a horticulturist, the canopy is round, the canopy is undulating, and it is now the height of summer, and the branches and leaves are more luxuriant. They are so green that they seem to have penetrated into the depths of people's hearts, and just looking at this sea of rolling green from afar seems to make people forget all their troubles.

The mountains have not been artificially developed, and they are full of foliage and vines, so it is quite difficult to climb. At the beginning, the two of them climbed alone, but after climbing for nearly ten minutes, Fang Xinling was a little weak, so Li Chengfeng pulled Fang Xinling up step by step.

Li Chengfeng has a lot of calluses on his hands, which at first glance are caused by long-term gun training, but they are very thick, and there is a reassuring power, as if as long as he is by his side, Fang Xinling has the courage to face all difficulties and obstacles.

Along the road, Fang Xinling and Li Chengfeng saw a few rare animals that were named or unnamed, including white-tailed deer, golden snub-nosed monkeys, etc., and they felt at a loss when they saw the guests who suddenly came to the forest, and avoided them one after another. After climbing for nearly half an hour, Fang Xinling was already out of breath, but Li Chengfeng still didn't see a trace of fatigue on his face, he pulled Fang Xinling to stop next to a bush, and took out a map from his pocket to take a closer look.

"We'll rest here for a while, we're almost there." Li Chengfeng said.

"Okay." After Fang Xinling finished speaking, he sat down on the ground.

At this point, there are only 60 minutes left before the time on the timer returns to zero.

"Chengfeng, aren't we in the mountains? Why is my phone still full? Fang Xinling looked at his phone and asked suspiciously.

"I also found out just now that there must be a device around here to enhance the signal, which is why they can continue to broadcast live here." Li Chengfeng said in a deep voice.

"Qin Zhi is now in the police station, and Wei Yiche is monitored by You Jun and Jiang Xin, could it be that they still have accomplices?"

"It's hard to say." Li Chengfeng's expression was solemn.

"The case is getting more and more elusive." Fang Xinling sighed, then raised his head to look at the heights, his gaze fixed on the branches of the arbor.

There is a bird's nest in the shape of a disc made of dead branches, fur, grass stems, etc.

"Chengfeng, can you do me a favor?" Fang Xinling said.

"What's the busy?" Li Chengfeng turned his head to look at Fang Xinling.

"Help me steal an egg from that nest!"

"What!"

"I'll explain to you when I go back, go and help me get it, I'll be useful." Fang Xinling urged.

"Are you sure there's eggs in there?"

"Sure, I've taken a closer look, and that nest looks like it's new."

Although Li Chengfeng was full of doubts now, he still did what Fang Xinling said, because he knew that Fang Xinling was not a fool, and she must have her reasons for doing this.

"Take it." Li Chengfeng put the bird egg in Fang Xinling's hand, she showed a sly smile, and then carefully wrapped the bird egg with a paper towel and put it in her pocket.

"Let's go."

Just when Fang Xinling and Li Chengfeng were about to leave, they suddenly heard a whining cry coming from behind them, Li Chengfeng and Fang Xinling's cold hairs stood up, and their hearts suddenly rose to their throats, and they turned around to look at them with an extremely slow movement.

Behind the staggered bushes, a majestic, brightly colored tiger stared at them intently.

Its mouth is slightly open, its canine teeth are sharp, its mouth has a white whisker with black stiffness, its neck is thick and short, almost as wide as its shoulders, its limbs are strong, its whole body is orange-yellow, its abdomen and the inside of its limbs are white, and there are double rows of black longitudinal stripes on its back.

It must have been her letting Cheng Feng go up to the tree and get bird eggs to attract the tiger's attention!

Li Chengfeng and Fang Xinling looked at each other with the tiger, Fang Xinling's hand holding Li Chengfeng was already covered with sweat, and Li Chengfeng quietly pulled the pistol with his other hand.

Cao Weiya's words flashed through their minds.

After confronting the tiger for ten seconds, Li Chengfeng pulled Fang Xinling and began to retreat step by step.

Fang Xinling's eyes widened suddenly.

In the dark pupils, the tiger suddenly pounced on her, and in an instant, it was in front of her.