’What a glutton!’
Yang Qi couldn’t help but curse inwardly.
Of course.
Although the Beaked Eagle had said he "looked tasty," it didn’t show any real predatory desire or hostility. It was more a kind of instinct-driven curiosity.
"My na is Yang Qi. What’s yours?"
Not dwelling on the "tasty" comnt, Yang Qi used his Basic Spirit Communication Technique to ask.
The Beaked Eagle in the tree was clearly stunned. Its large, round eyes widened even more as it stared intently at Yang Qi below, as if trying to see right through him.
Its throat moved, letting out a series of rapid gurgles.
"What kind of beast are you?"
"How can you speak bird language?"
Yang Qi was speechless.
"Don’t tell you don’t have a na?"
Yang Qi ignored the question about language and pressed on.
The Beaked Eagle gurgled twice and slightly raised its "crowned" head.
"What my na is is none of your business."
Heh.
’Now it’s playing hard to get.’
Yang Qi smiled and didn’t hold back. "Since you don’t have a na, I’ll give you one. That crest of feathers on your head looks quite spirited, and you don’t seem very old. How about I call you ’Qi Zai’?"
"Qi Zai?"
The Beaked Eagle tilted its head, its amber eyes filled with obvious confusion.
"That’s right. Your na is Qi Zai."
Yang Qi repeated it twice. "From now on, you’re Qi Zai."
The Beaked Eagle gurgled a couple more tis. It didn’t seem to have any strong feelings about the na, nor did it object.
"Whatever you want."
Then, it turned its neck, its sharp gaze sweeping across the spacious but ultimately bounded enclosure. It finally looked up at the sky, partitioned by a sh net, and let out a few low, slightly agitated cries.
"Strange Two-legged Beast."
"Can you let out?"
"Not right now."
Yang Qi shook his head. "In a few days, I’ll find a chance to let you out."
He paused, the corner of his mouth turning up slightly. "I’ll be back this evening to ’form a contract’ with you."
"What contract?"
Qi Zai the Beaked Eagle looked at Yang Qi in confusion, completely baffled by the word.
"You’ll find out this evening."
Yang Qi didn’t explain further. "Get so rest and get used to your new ho."
With that, he turned and left the enclosure with a steady gait.
There were still staff mbers outside the enclosure, as well as supervisors like Huang Zhongmu and Jiang Kai. It wasn’t a good ti to implant the Spirit Seed into the Beaked Eagle to complete the Beast Taming Contract.
It would be safer to do it during the evening feeding.
Compared to the question of how to accommodate this new King of the Sky, another matter was giving Yang Qi more of a headache.
How should he thank Chen Hao and Yang Pan?
It was true he had saved Yang Pan before, but she had first donated one million to the Zoo through her Xianzi Group, then hired Xiaojiu for a cat food comrcial, paying a generous fee of 800,000 after taxes, plus a share of the sales.
Yang Qi had thought her gratitude would end there. They had exchanged favors, and now they were even.
Who would have thought that this ti, Yang Pan would once again put up the funds, help transport the Beaked Eagle, and even promise to cover all subsequent expenses!
This was a huge favor.
As for Chen Hao, although he claid they were "good bros," using Hongyun Group’s overseas connections to coordinate the international import of such a sensitive live animal was no small feat in terms of effort and favors called in.
How could he thank them?
Ordinary gifts would be embarrassing to offer to people of Chen Hao and Yang Pan’s standing.
And things produced by the system that contained Spiritual Qi, like Spirit Rice and Spirit Tea, couldn’t be casually revealed.
For Yang Pan, he could dissolve a Strengthening Pill in alcohol and give it to her under the guise of a Health Tonic Wine.
But what about Chen Hao?
He had already given him so "dicinal wine" before.
Of course, friends didn’t necessarily need to exchange gifts of equal value, but they had helped him so much this ti. Simply treating them to a al just wouldn’t feel right.
After thinking for a long ti without coming up with a particularly suitable yet inconspicuous idea, Yang Qi temporarily pushed the worry to the back of his mind.
He returned to his dorm.
First, he called Yang Pan to express his gratitude and arranged to have dinner with her soti next week, suggesting they invite Chen Hao and his wife.
On the other end of the line, Yang Pan laughed heartily, insisting it was a small matter and telling Yang Qi not to worry about it. She said she would handle the dinner arrangents.
Yang Qi had to admire her magnanimity and thoughtfulness.
After hanging up, Yang Qi quieted his mind and focused, circulating the Great Derivation Spirit-Controlling Technique. He expended a small amount of Magical Power and ntal energy to condense a Spirit Seed.
...
As evening fell, the setting sun draped the Zoo in a warm, golden veil.
Yang Qi arrived at the Beaked Eagle’s enclosure again, carrying fresh beef that the keeper team had carefully asured out according to the eagle’s dietary needs and cut into long, thin strips for easy swallowing.
He opened the door, went inside, and locked it from the inside to ensure he wouldn’t be disturbed.
Then he carried the at over to the base of the large tree.
"You’re back."
Qi Zai, the Beaked Eagle in the tree, spotted Yang Qi imdiately. Its throat moved as it took the initiative to greet him.
"What is a ’contract’?"
"I’m about to ’form’ one with you right now."
Yang Qi replied with a smile, using his Spirit Communication Technique.
He took a few steps forward, extended a finger, and pointed at Qi Zai from a distance.
"Don’t move. This will be over in a second."
Although Qi Zai was confused, the reassuring aura emanating from Yang Qi made it stay perfectly still. It just stared with wide eyes, curiously watching Yang Qi’s finger.
With a thought from Yang Qi, the Spirit Seed was instantly activated by his Magical Power. It transford into a barely perceptible stream of light and shot into the Beaked Eagle’s forehead!
In an instant.
An invisible yet tight spiritual connection was instantly established between Yang Qi and the Beaked Eagle.
Qi Zai’s body trembled slightly. Its eyes went vacant for a mont, then quickly beca clear and lively. The way it looked at Yang Qi was completely different now.
Before, it had been curious and cautious; now, its gaze was filled with a natural intimacy and reliance.
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