Beast Taming Begins with Inheriting a Legacy.

Chapter 162 Pet Guild Mission (16)

That night.

After Fang Yue and Fang Miao inspected all the areas of the peacock habitat several times, they led Gu Ling to a lookout tower. Standing on the tower, they could get a clear view of the habitat below with just a casual glance.

The observation tower is also equipped with monitoring equipment, which can switch between the monitoring screens installed in various locations at any time.

"The surveillance footage is normal."

"The lighting equipment is working properly."

"..."

Without looking up, Fang Yue asked Fang Miao across from her, "Have all the mandarin duck crabapples been delivered to their designated locations?"

Fang Miao replied, "Yes, they've all been sent."

"How is the old leader's recovery going?"

"The latest medical report came back an hour ago. The old leader can't do too much strenuous activity yet, but using the chanting skill once shouldn't be a problem..."

"..."

On the balcony of the observation deck, Gu Ling was adjusting three pairs of headsets she had borrowed from the nature reserve, two of which were specially designed for pets.

"Put on these headsets properly."

Gu Ling guided Xian Jiu and the mischievous ghost to put on their headsets and then taught them some simple usage methods.

The two little ones are used to electronic devices, so they understand them very quickly.

"When the Fiery Birds attack, you guys go for it. I'll be here cheering you on."

Although Gu Ling also had protective gear that could withstand the attacks of the raging birds.

But why would she go out of her way to avoid getting beaten up if she could avoid it?

Xian Jiu fiddled with her headset, then looked up at her Beastmaster: "Meow~" Beastmaster, will the Mad Birds really come?

Gu Ling: "They'll definitely come."

Although Xianjiu and the mischievous ghost caused a ruckus at the Wild Bird habitat these past two nights, they mostly targeted the extraordinary-level pets. The Wild Birds with warrior-level strength suffered virtually no damage.

Moreover, the old leader of the Blue Peacocks has been rescued, and the Mad Bird is unlikely to let this go.

Xian Jiu nodded solemnly, then used her telekinesis to float in front of Gu Ling, reaching out her little paw to pat Gu Ling's head: "Meow~"

Beastmaster, you'll stay here quietly and not cause any trouble, okay?

This cat will definitely chase away those ferocious birds!

The mischievous boy grinned and chimed in, "Hehehe~"

Seeing the two little ones patting her head from both sides, Gu Ling was speechless.

This is the first time this has happened...

No, aside from when I was sleeping and Xianjiu stepped on my face, this is the first time I've been patted on the head by both Xianjiu and the mischievous ghost at the same time.

Gu Ling reached out, grabbed one in each hand, and started stroking them hard, feigning a fierce expression: "You've gone too far? You're stroking my head too?"

Xian Jiu and the mischievous ghost rolled their eyes at Gu Ling at the same time, and then they all ran away in a flash.

"Meow~"

"Hehehe~"

"Don't run away! Damn it! I'm going to get it back!"

"..."

An hour later.

After the sky had completely darkened, warm-toned lights were turned on on a flat area below the observation deck, illuminating the surrounding space.

From the surrounding dense forest, the clear chirping of birds rang out, each one louder than the last, as if composing an ethereal melody with a certain rhythm.

One, two, three...

Countless blue peacocks flew out of the forest.

Above the night sky, a full moon quietly peeked out from behind the clouds, its cold frost falling upon the earth.

On the observation deck, Gu Ling leaned against the balcony, watching the flocks of blue peacocks flying in the sky. Their smooth, soft feathers seemed to be draped in a thin veil of moonlight.

Her figure was graceful and agile.

The birdsong was ethereal and melodious.

"Is the Moonlit Blessing about to begin?" Gu Ling turned to ask Fang Miao, who was observing through binoculars beside her.

Fang Yue was watching the monitor from inside the observation deck, while Fang Miao and Gu Ling went to the balcony to observe the mating activities of the blue peacocks.

"This is the 'prelude'," Fang Miao explained.

"The old chief hasn't come out yet. The moonlit blessing will only officially begin when the old chief comes out with the blue peacocks in the tribe who have learned the singing skill."

Out of the corner of her eye, Gu Ling noticed that many little bluebirds and young bluebirds had also come to the ground. They were not the "protagonists" of the mating activity, but some of the blessings in the upcoming moonlit night would be bestowed upon these young creatures of the clan.

While observing through binoculars, Fang Miao continued, "Currently, there are a total of 276 adult peacocks in the reserve that are in their mating season. Although this number is not comparable to that of some large reserves, it is still quite good."

Gu Ling: "276? An even number? The number of males and females are the same?"

Gu Ling looked up at the sky again and quickly noticed that the outermost rings of blue peacocks were not part of the 'prelude dance' but rather stood guard on the perimeter.

The situation on the ground was similar; the little blue peacocks and young blue peacocks could watch the 'prelude' without a care in the world, but the outermost blue peacocks were mostly focused on being on guard.

"Yes, actually a few were temporarily borrowed from other reserves to make up an even number, ensuring they can all be paired up." Fang Miao paused, "Well... if the two sides really don't like each other, then there's nothing we can do."

After saying that, Fang Miao helplessly shrugged.

As observers, they aim to provide a comfortable and stable environment for the peacocks.

As for dating and having children, you can't force someone to do it, can you?

"Meow~"

Xian Jiu aimed at the balcony, and with a light leap, jumped up.

The mischievous ghost spun around in mid-air several times before floating over and bumping its head against Xian Jiu's. Together, they curiously gazed at the blue peacocks outside.

"Hehehe~"

Seeing this, Gu Ling quickly reached out to cover Xian Jiu and the mischievous boy's eyes: "Children, don't look like that."

Immediately displeased that her view was suddenly blocked, Xian Jiu jumped up onto Gu Ling's arm and sat down cross-legged.

As for the mischievous one, its body passed directly through Gu Ling's palm, and its gaze continued to boldly stare at the blue peacocks.

"Ahem." Fang Miao coughed lightly twice: "Gu Ling, you don't need to be too nervous. We're in the stage where the peacocks are choosing their mates now. If we're going to do serious business, we should go back to the forest."

Upon hearing this, Gu Ling took a closer look at the peacocks flying in mid-air, then withdrew her left hand, which was reaching for the mischievous bird: "Oh, I thought they did it in mid-air."

Fang Miao: "In the wild, without the protection of a safe nest, some peacocks will indeed choose to mate directly in the air. However, the peacocks in the reserve basically do not encounter any natural enemies, and their living environment is relatively stable..."

Gu Ling blinked.

She got it.

This is because once basic security needs are met, living standards also improve.

(End of this chapter)