Live Cat Appraisal: Starting with a Beast That's Got a Long Prison Record

Chapter 128 Animal Affinity Halo
On the barren snow line, two figures braved the cold wind and helped each other move forward.

Chen Nian was well aware that his risky behavior would worry those who cared about him, so he did not turn off the live stream.

His voice still rang clearly in the live stream:
"I know everyone is worried, but please don't worry."

Chen Nian exhaled a puff of white breath, which condensed into a fleeting cloud in the cold air. She forced a reassuring smile onto her lips.

"Haven't you all been wondering why I know so much about felines?"

"Actually, this is related to my family environment."

“My parents have dedicated half their lives to the cat breeding industry, and I grew up under their influence.”

"My father was very good at taking care of felines."

"He taught me a lot about veterinary medicine."

His voice carried a deep sense of longing: "So."

"Please trust me!"

“I am more aware of the risks of this operation than anyone else, and it is precisely because I know the limits of my capabilities that I dared to make this choice.”

"I'm not going to my death, I'm going to fight for a chance to live."

"For it, and for its unborn child!"

But the comments section clearly didn't buy it.

Everyone was trying to dissuade Chen Nian from acting impulsively. Even Lin Qidong, who was tracking the poachers, heard the news and tried to stop Chen Nian.

The people in the camp contacted rescue efforts and organized a team.

They prepared to go up the mountain to find Chen Nian and Xia Qiyue.

But none of this could affect Chen Nian's determination.

He faced the camera and flashed that warm and familiar sunny smile again: "Okay, the situation is urgent! We need to hurry on our way, so I'll stop here for now."

After saying that, he muted the live stream.

All that remained was a torrent of comments scrolling across the screen.

"Let's go, July."

The two were not far from where the snow leopard was located.

It only takes 5 minutes to get there on flat ground.

However, the rugged mountain path and slippery rocks made it impossible for the two to quicken their pace. They could only rely on the drone's perspective and support each other to move forward.

Ten minutes of climbing felt like an eternity!
Finally, after rounding a huge weathered rock, a narrow path that could only allow one person to pass at a time came into view.

From the drone's perspective—

At the end of the path, in that sheltered, sunken ravine, a greyish-white figure lay quietly on its side, like a rock that had lost its warmth.

Chen Nian and Xia Qiyue hid behind the shadow of a giant rock at the entrance of the path.

They were less than 30 meters away from that life-threatening individual!

The live stream chat instantly became sparse, and millions of viewers held their breath, their hearts in their throats.

"This is it."

Chen Nian glanced at the distance, her expression turning serious: "July, retrieve the drone."

He himself acted swiftly.

Take out a few simple protective gear pieces from the first aid kit.

Durable canvas neck protector, thick arm protectors.

Then carefully wrap them around vital areas such as the neck and forearms.

His movements were steady and skillful, without a trace of panic.

These protective gear might be no match for a snow leopard in its prime, but now, facing a severely exhausted and dying beast, they can at least buy it a moment to react and block what may be its only dying counterattack!

Then he took out a small sealed bag.

He poured out some emerald green powder that emitted a strange, fresh scent of herbs and sprinkled it without hesitation on the front of his windbreaker, the cuffs, and the legs of his trousers.

The kitten's catnip was Chen Nian's last line of insurance for herself!
Inside the research institute, Professor Tang Rong, watching this scene on the screen, relaxed his furrowed brows slightly, and a clear hint of approval flashed in his eyes.

It seems this young man didn't make the decision on impulse.

Although the protective gear was simple, it was enough to barely withstand a snow leopard's attack.

And in the state of the snow leopard.

After that one blow, he'll probably be completely exhausted!
This greatly ensured Chen Nian's safety.

This shows that the young man did not act impulsively on a whim.

He knew exactly what he was doing!
At this moment, even Tang Rong, who had initially declared it impossible, couldn't help but secretly hope that Chen Nian could actually do it.

If it can be done.
Chen Nian is likely to become the first person in the world to successfully deliver a wild snow leopard in the wild!
Even if she can't do it, Chen Nian's courage has already won everyone's approval!
Tang Rong glanced at some of the comments saying 'Chen Nian would risk her life for traffic' and shook his head sarcastically.

Then, watching the live stream intently, he murmured:

"Keep it up, Teacher Chen!"

After doing all this, Chen Nian did not turn off the live stream, but instead clipped the camera to her collar.

Then, he gestured for Xia Qiyue to stay behind the rock.

He was confident that the snow leopard would not harm him.

But Xia Qiyue might be a different story.

Xia Qiyue knew this wasn't the time to be impulsive, so she nodded and stared intently into Chen Nian's eyes: "Remember! If something feels wrong, come back immediately! I'll be waiting for you here!"

"it is good."

Chen Nian made a solemn promise.

He finally straightened the lens on his collar, so that the small 'eye' could clearly record what was in front of him.

Then, he closed his eyes and took a deep breath of the icy, bone-chilling high-altitude air.

When he opened his eyes again, they were filled with a clear and unwavering determination!

Chen Nian stepped out of the cover! In an instant, the enormous creature lurking in the ravine burst into Chen Nian's field of vision with a force far more impactful than the drone footage, and through the lens, it crashed into the hearts of millions of viewers!

The chilling wilderness presence of a dying apex predator!

The live stream caused countless viewers to gasp, as if an invisible claw had gripped their throats, sending chills down their spines!

The moment Chen Nian's gaze met that of the snow leopard.

Deep within my consciousness, the system notification sounded clearly:

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The "Snowy Shadow Mystery" quest has been completed.

[Reward has been issued, would you like to claim it?]

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[Successfully documented the 'Snow Mountain Ghost' – the Snow Leopard]

[Reward: Cat Affinity +7; Item: Animal Affinity Aura (Permanent aura, slightly increases affinity with all wild animals)]

【Do you want to receive it? 】

'receive!'

With a thought, a transparent bell phantom radiating a soft silver glow quietly appeared at Chen Nian's waist.

It spread out silently in circles of ripples invisible to the naked eye.

Like the gentlest ripples of water.

It gently flowed toward the large, gray-white cat lying on its side.

At the same time, an indescribable warm current slowly flowed into Chen Nian's body; that was the [Animal Affinity Aura] taking effect.

in the space of consciousness.

Xiaomi, who had been talking to Chen Nian, stopped talking at this moment.

It just sat there quietly.

Its emerald green eyes stared unblinkingly at the outside world, while the golden bell at the tip of its tail swayed very slowly.

The atmosphere froze at freezing point!

Then, Chen Nian cleared her mind of all distractions and focused all her attention on the snow leopard.

The cat bracelet on its wrist vibrated like a buzzing bee, Best's Ear frantically transmitted the snow leopard's extremely tense emotions, and Best's Eye clearly reflected the rapid loss of its life force and the precarious state of its cubs!
Time is running out for Chen Nian's rescue!

pat.

The sound of the pebble being kicked made the snow leopard, which had been motionless, suddenly raise its head and open its eyes.

Those golden eyes instantly shrank to needle-like size!
They were fixated on Chen Nian!
In that instant, many viewers in the live stream instinctively looked away, not daring to meet the snow leopard's gaze.

Countless beads of cold sweat slid down Chen Nian's back.

Just as the snow leopard was about to make its next move, Chen Nian made his move.

He quickly recited in his mind:
Use cat-themed crystals!

Unleash the power of Best!

All the buffs are activated at this moment!

In an instant, an indescribable aura, a mixture of extreme friendliness and mysterious majesty, spread out quietly from Chen Nian's center, like an invisible domain!
Xia Qiyue, hiding behind the rock, felt her heart leap into her throat!
She could feel with perfect clarity that Chen Nian's figure in front of her seemed to be enveloped in a soft, warm filter, and even the cold, sharp edges of the rocks around him seemed to become gentle and blurred at this moment.

The strange sensation made her blink hard involuntarily.

The halo then vanished without a trace.

It was as if it were just an illusion.

Chen Nian herself was unaware of this.

With the powerful blessing of the Cat Crystal and the stacking of the permanent aura, his cat's intimacy level instantly soared, breaking through the critical threshold.

Reached an astonishing 59 points!
"Xiao Mi once said that if a cat's intimacy level exceeds 50, wild big cats will lower their guard and accept my presence."

"Shouldn't 59 points be enough to get the snow leopard to accept me?"

Chen Nian's heart was pounding.

But his gaze remained calm and serene.

He stared intently into the snow leopard's cloudy yet still sharp golden eyes.

Despite the suffocating pressure, he moved with incredibly slow but unwavering steps, one after another, toward the forbidden zone of life.

Every step silently conveys a message:
I am not a threat!
I'm here to help you and your child!

Behind the rock, Xia Qiyue's fingernails dug deeply into her palms; she was even more nervous than Chen Nian at this moment.

Finally, Chen Nian stepped into the snow leopard's one-meter range.

Absolutely dangerous zone!

At this distance, a snow leopard only needs one leap to end everything instantly!
Time seemed to freeze at that moment.

Millions of eyes in the live stream were glued to the screen, their hearts nearly stopping, and Xia Qiyue, behind the rock, even stopped breathing!
They were afraid the snow leopard might suddenly attack!

However, at this critical moment!
The snow leopard's pupils, which had shrunk to pinpoints due to vigilance and pain, were like an inkwell with a pebble thrown in. Under Chen Nian's gentle yet firm gaze, the sharpness that had been gathering slowly and gradually softened at a speed visible to the naked eye.

In the end, it turned into two round eyes filled with confusion and exhaustion, completely devoid of any aggression!

Woo.
A very faint growl escaped from deep within the snow leopard's throat.

It gave up the last bit of strength to support its head, letting its heavy head fall completely back to the cold ground, its round eyes staring unblinkingly at Chen Nian, who was so close to it.

His eyes were full of pleading.

Save my child
Please!

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