Beast Taming Begins with Inheriting a Legacy.

the other side.

The mischievous ghost, shrouded in mist and hidden in the shadows, drifted toward the spot above where the raging bird was circling.

After drifting for a distance, the mischievous ghost stopped releasing smoke and decisively used the dense foliage of the surrounding trees to conceal itself. Then, it pulled out a tablet from its belly, fiddled with it for a bit, and started filming.

While capturing the surrounding scenery, they slowly continued to venture deeper into the habitat.

Gradually, the surrounding trees became sparser, revealing a large open space in front of them. There were no obstructions, but many fierce birds were circling overhead in this spot.

There seemed to be a depression not far ahead. The mischievous kid circled around the perimeter twice, but after failing to find a way to sneak in, he had no choice but to stop and take pictures with his tablet for several more minutes.

After finishing recording, the mischievous boy made sure the video was saved, then put the tablet back into his belly and silently floated away...

Gu Ling and his two companions waited outside the Fiery Birds' habitat, keeping a close eye on the direction the mischievous boy had left, while also being careful not to be spotted by the flock of Fiery Birds.

Gu Ling hurriedly asked, "You little rascal, how did it go? Did you record it?"

"Hehe~" The mischievous ghost chuckled and pulled out a tablet from his belly, showing Gu Ling the saved video.

"Well done." Gu Ling couldn't watch the video right now, so she told the mischievous boy to put the tablet away again, then turned to Fang Miao and Lin Jing and said, "Let's go quickly."

Fang Miao/Lin Jing: "Mm."

"..."

After the three of them returned safely to their residential area, Lin Jing said goodbye to the two of them in a hurry and left.

Gu Ling guessed that Lin Jing was probably trying to find out what was going on.

"...Gu Ling, you've had a hard day. Get some rest." Fang Miao led Gu Ling to the guest room and then left.

"Okay, see you tomorrow."

In the room, Gu Ling glanced at the time on her phone. It was 21:35 p.m., a time when most people were still awake.

So, Gu Ling sent Ye Wuyan a WeChat video call request.

"At this time... Senior Ye should be playing games, right?"

Gu Ling recalled the time when she had asked the school for leave to go home and study. Every time Gu Ling went to Ye Wuyan's house to ask him questions, nine times out of ten the other party was playing games. There was also one time when Gu Ling happened to go at noon, and Ye Wuyan was taking a nap.

Soon, the other party accepted the video call, and Ye Wuyan's face appeared on the phone.

"Young man, what can I do for you?"

Upon hearing Ye Wuyan's voice, Xian Jiu immediately and quietly exited the game interface on the tablet that she was about to log into, and then nestled obediently in Gu Ling's arms.

Gu Ling noticed that Ye Wuyan's surroundings didn't seem to be in the living room or a bedroom, but rather in a glass room with a completely glass ceiling, allowing a clear view of the night scene outside.

"Senior, I've already come to the Bishugang Nature Reserve to do my mission. Tonight I went to the Fiery Bird habitat to try and find out some things, but when I got there, I found that the Fiery Birds, which should have been resting at night, were restless and kept circling in the air..." Gu Ling described the general situation.

"Oh, I see... Little classmate, wait a minute..." Ye Wuyan turned his head, with most of his body off the screen, as if saying to someone, "Huo Huo, come here for a second, you record the data here."

After finishing his work, Ye Wuyan found a chair and sat down. "The unusual reaction of the Mad Bird could indeed be due to an enemy attack."

"All pets will show off when facing a threatening enemy. For example, the Raven Cat will stand up and its fur will bristle. For social birds like the Fiery Bird, the most common way to show off is to gather its companions to circle low above the enemy's head and make sharp noises in an attempt to break down the enemy's defenses."

Gu Ling continued, "I also had the mischievous kid sneak in and record a video, but I haven't figured it out yet."

Ye Wuyan pondered for a moment, then asked, "There's a video? Is there a recording of the Mad Bird's sound here?"

"Yes, but it's very noisy."

Ye Wuyan asked again, "Did that mischievous kid clearly hear what those ferocious birds were trying to say?"

Upon hearing this, Gu Ling turned to look at the mischievous boy beside her.

The mischievous boy tilted his head: "...Hehehe?" Did the little devil forget? I can't quite hear him~

Seeing this, Gu Ling could only reply helplessly, "It doesn't quite know."

Afterwards, Gu Ling adjusted the angle of her phone camera, took out her tablet, opened the video that the mischievous kid had just taken, and kept fast-forwarding the video until the sound of the mad bird appeared, at which point she slowed down the playback speed.

"...They kept calling to their companions to surround something, as if they wanted to guard some exit...Eh~They even swore." Ye Wuyan could only translate this much; the rest of the sounds were too indistinct for him to understand.

Gu Ling looked surprised: "Senior, you can really understand what your pet is saying?"

During the National Day holiday, Xian Jiu was caught talking badly about Ye Wuyan. At that time, although Ye Wuyan claimed that he could understand the language of pets, Gu Ling still felt it was a bit fantastical.

Why would I lie to you? To give you a red envelope?

"what?"

Gu Ling was stunned.

What does this have to do with red envelopes?

Ye Wuyan's expression changed slightly, and he clenched his fist to his lips: "...cough cough, it's nothing."

The younger student is younger than him, so he can't bring up anything about New Year's red envelopes.

Otherwise, he's going to give the younger students red envelopes.

"Getting back to the main point, something did happen in the mad shrew's habitat, which is why they are not sleeping at night and are flying around everywhere."

"You can investigate further; you might find something unexpected." Ye Wuyan blinked, his tone somewhat meaningful.

Gu Ling nodded: "Okay, thank you, Senior Ye."

You're welcome, you're welcome~

"..."

After ending the call with Ye Wuyan, Gu Ling slowly formed an idea in her mind.

However... it's just speculation right now, there's no evidence.

Gu Ling watched the video several times, slowing down the playback speed of each scene in an attempt to find even the slightest clue.

"here……"

Gu Ling pressed the pause button, then took a screenshot and zoomed in on the photo.

In the photo, a wild bird is fluttering about in the sky, and there seems to be a blurry 'shadow' inside its beak, making it difficult to see clearly.

"What is this... green? It feels like some kind of fur... could it be feathers?"

As soon as the thought crossed Gu Ling's mind, she frowned.

The Fiery Bird's feathers are mostly red. This reserve has six species of birds as pets, among which the only one with green feathers is the Green Peacock.

"Since it's a feather left near the beak, it must have just stuck there..."

"Ambush? Enemy attack? Could the old leader of the Blue Peacocks be in the habitat of the Mad Frenzy Birds? That's why the Mad Frenzy Birds are agitated. Not only has their habitat been invaded by outsiders, but it's also their mortal enemy. No wonder they're in a bad mood."

Originally, Gu Ling had guessed that the old leader of the Green Peacock might be in the habitat of the Mad Bird.

Now that these findings have been discovered, there is even more evidence to support her suspicions.

"You little rascal, where did you take this picture? Were there any obvious landmarks around?"

The mischievous boy thought about it carefully for a moment, then started gesturing wildly: "Hehehe~"

"depression?"

Gu Ling pulled up a map of the Bishugang Nature Reserve on her phone and immediately located the habitat of the mad pheasant, searching for a low-lying area.

"There's a depression here, and the direction and location seem to match..."

After confirming the location, Gu Ling reached out and patted the mischievous boy's head: "Mischievous boy, you did well this time."

"Hehe~" The mischievous boy was still grinning mischievously.

If the Beastmaster really wants to reward Guigui, then he should buy her some extra small cakes!

Gu Ling was both amused and exasperated: "Okay, I'll definitely buy it for you after the mission is over."

The next second, the mischievous kid raised his hands and cheered!

"Hehehe~" Beastmasters are the best~

Xian Jiu, nestled in Gu Ling's arms, wriggled its little body, trying to get her attention.

"Xian Jiu will definitely get a share too." Gu Ling guessed Xian Jiu's little thoughts without even asking, and pressed down on Xian Jiu's head with one hand.

Xian Jiu's cat-like eyes brightened slightly: "Meow~"

Gu Ling glanced at her phone and realized it was almost 23 p.m.

"...I must go to the habitat of the mad birds tomorrow to find out the truth about this matter, and also tell Fang Miao about it."

……

the next morning.

Gu Ling got up and went out, casually asking others for directions before arriving at the office door.

In the office, Fang Miao was engrossed in organizing some documents.

There was only one observer, Fang Miao, in this small office, while her older sister, Fang Yue, was not there.

Since they met at the door yesterday, Gu Ling has not seen Fang Yue again today.

Gu Ling knocked on the door and came in: "Fang Miao, do you and Fang Yue usually take turns looking after the blue peacock?"

Fang Miao placed the neatly organized documents on the bookshelf and shook her head: "My sister and I work the same shift."

"My sister went to prepare for the mating activities of the blue peacocks the day after tomorrow."

"Before mating, the peacocks will eat a mandarin duck fruit. Since they had a mating activity last month, the reserve's fruit stock is not enough, so we need to purchase some from outside this time."

"The crabapples used for mating activities have very high requirements for the appearance of the fruit, so my sister went to pick them up herself. She should be back this afternoon."

"So that's how it is..."

Gu Ling understood.

Afterwards, Gu Ling mentioned to Fang Miao her guesses from watching the video last night.

After listening, Fang Miao's expression immediately became serious: "Uncle Lin also went to investigate last night, and I'll tell them now."

"Um."

After leaving the office, Gu Ling went to the habitat of the blue peacock alone.

After spending most of the day exploring the peacock habitat, Gu Ling looked at the points and slots refreshed in the Beast Taming Manual and felt quite pleased with himself.

"We've already added three skill slots, that should be enough..."

Gu Ling planned to teach the [Chanting] skill to only three blue peacocks. It didn't seem abrupt that a few more blue peacocks had mastered [Chanting].

After making preparations, Gu Ling walked towards the three blue peacocks she had her eye on.

Gu Ling did not touch the three blue peacocks immediately, but pretended nothing had happened and casually stroked the blue peacocks next to her.

Although Gu Ling had only been there for a day, almost all the blue peacocks knew about her "habit" of touching every pet she saw.

It's just a touch, it won't hurt you.

The peacock that was touched didn't seem to care much, and Gu Ling took the opportunity to touch the three peacocks she had her eye on, and then secretly taught them the chanting skill.

The next second, the three blue peacocks felt as if something had been added to their minds, but they were not quite sure what that "thing" was.

Gu Ling had already quietly left.

Soon, the Blue Peacock team will begin a new round of training, and all the Blue Peacocks who are resting will continue their training.

Even after walking a distance away, Gu Ling continued to keep an eye on the situation.

The three blue peacocks that had already been taught by Gu Ling were still unaware of what had happened, let alone that they had now 'learned' to use chanting skills.

"...Hmm, it should be soon."

Gu Ling's gaze fell on another group of blue peacocks who had already learned the singing skill.

Yesterday, Gu Ling noticed that these blue peacocks would activate the [Chant] skill every now and then to relieve their companions' fatigue.

As expected, while Gu Ling waited, the blue peacocks that had learned [Chanting] began to activate their skills.

In the sky, the blue peacocks began to dance gracefully, as if performing some kind of ritual, emitting clear and melodious sounds from their throats, seemingly carrying a magical power to purify the soul.

Within the group, three blue peacocks stared blankly at the scene before them, and suddenly, as if they had unlocked some kind of spiritual connection, they involuntarily emitted sounds at the same frequency.

—It's chanting!

The three blue peacocks were all shocked and exchanged glances.

What's going on?

It only glanced at it a few times... and suddenly it learned to chant?!

"Meow~"

The peacocks turned their heads and saw a kitten with snow-white fur standing in front of them with its hands on its hips.

The blue peacock recognized it as the pet that accompanied the new human.

Xian Jiu widened her cat-like eyes in praise: "Meow~"

Wow~ Could this be the legendary, rare genius?!

To be able to easily grasp a skill with just one glance—truly unprecedented and unparalleled!

Hearing Xian Jiu's praise for him, the three-headed blue peacock, who had just "comprehended" the chanting skill, didn't understand why, but still subconsciously raised its head and puffed out its chest.

"Sparrow~" Am I really a genius?

"Sparrow~" How come I never noticed before? Am I that amazing?

"Sparrow~" This little kitten is so right, I'm a genius! I grasped a new skill in just one glance!

Seeing that the three blue peacocks were gradually being led astray by her, Xian Jiu pressed on and continued to deepen their impression!

"Meow~"

That's right! You guys are absolutely geniuses among geniuses!

My judgment is never wrong!

"..."

Xianjiu praised them for a full twenty minutes, finally managing to fool the three-headed green peacocks, making them all believe in their "genius" personas.

Afterwards, Xian Jiu quietly left.

When she returned to Gu Ling's side, Xian Jiu sighed in a mature manner: "Meow~" What would a beast tamer do without me?

It's Meow Meow's duty to protect the secret of the Beastmaster's magic!

Gu Ling chuckled and reached out to pat Xian Jiu's head. "Okay, okay, thank you, Xian Jiu."

Xian Jiu jumped back onto Gu Ling's shoulder, hands on her hips: "Meow~"

Beastmaster, you're welcome!

If you really want to express your gratitude, then use dried fish as a thank you gift~