Now that Li Long knew they wanted Mongolian gazelle horns, he was a little reluctant to part with the large pair he had, so he said:
"I know another place where Mongolian gazelles show up, but I can't guarantee we'll find any."
"Good, good, good!" Hearing there was another place, Li Xiangqian immediately said excitedly, "Let's go, let's go!"
"Shouldn't we take care of this gazelle first?" Li Long pointed at the dead female Mongolian gazelle.
"Gut it, bleed it, and put it in the trunk." Director Qian thought for a moment, then told Xiao Jiang, "Xiao Jiang, you handle it, then follow our footprints. You can catch up, right?"
Xiao Jiang nodded without speaking.
"It's quite a way to get there. Let's drive part of the way first," Li Long suggested. "Once we reach the turnoff into the mountains, we can go on foot."
"All right. You're the guide, so you decide." Director Qian readily accepted his suggestion.
Xiao Jiang carried the Mongolian gazelle over his shoulder, while Li Long carried the Shotgun on his back and handed the submachine gun to Li Xiangqian. They cut diagonally toward the Jeep.
When they reached Red Mountain Mouth Pass, Xiao Jiang tossed the Mongolian gazelle into the trunk and started the engine. Li Long got in, waited for the others to settle into the back, then pointed the way, having Xiao Jiang drive toward the mountain pass he often visited.
At the Mountain Pass, Li Long did not let them drive any farther in. He led them out of the vehicle and along the Mountain Ridge toward the other place Jade Mountain River had pointed out where Mongolian gazelles appeared.
This time, Xiao Jiang stayed behind to deal with the Mongolian Gazelle and would catch up afterward. Li Xiangqian continued carrying