Chapter 490: Chapter 239: Dream Start, Magical Director

Jiang Kai, Zhao Dalong, Luo City, Zhang Dahua, and the others had been standing nervously outside the transport truck, watching the situation inside. They personally witnessed the heart-stopping, miraculous scene, and every one of them was so stunned they were left speechless for a long moment.

This was especially true for Zhang Dahua. He had only heard that the Director was amazing and could communicate with animals. But to see with his own eyes how Yang Qi, with just a single look and a display of his presence, could instantly make agitated monkeys and snarling wolves as timid as quails, and make the lion, Leopard cub, and raccoon obediently listen—the shock was beyond words.

He couldn’t help but slap his thigh hard, his booming voice filled with admiration.

"Incredible, fucking incredible! That’s our Director for you! Simply divine!"

Although Jiang Kai and Zhao Dalong had witnessed Yang Qi pacify animals on more than one occasion, seeing him force several species that were practically natural enemies to coexist peacefully in the same truck compartment was still beyond their comprehension.

The two exchanged a look, and both saw the amazement and awe in the other’s eyes.

To make herbivores, carnivores, predators, and small animals coexist harmoniously in a confined space, without any fighting or fuss...

Besides Yang Qi, there was probably no one else in the world who could do it.

"Alright, we can get going now."

Yang Qi checked the ventilation and temperature inside the compartment and confirmed the animals were stable, only then did he speak to Zhang Dahua.

"Lao Zhang, drive steady. Back to ’Xianlai’."

"You got it, Director! Don’t you worry, I guarantee the ride will be smoother than a cradle!"

Zhang Dahua replied with vigor and climbed into the driver’s cab.

Yang Qi stayed in the rear compartment and waved goodbye to Jiang Kai, Zhao Dalong, and the others.

The transport truck started up slowly and drove away from Donghua Zoo.

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A crowd had gathered in the small plaza just inside the main gate of Xianlai Zoo.

Deputy Director An Yumin, Feng Jianye, the managers of the veterinary hospital, husbandry department, sanitation department, and logistics department, as well as many young staff members who had heard the news and come to watch out of curiosity, were all craning their necks in anticipation.

"The transport truck should be here soon, right?" the head of the husbandry department said, checking the time.

"Coming from Donghua, this is about the right time, assuming there was no traffic."

Feng Jianye adjusted his reading glasses, a gentle smile on his face, his voice also holding a hint of anticipation. "Getting monkeys, lions, Leopards, and raccoons all at once means our ’Xianlai’ officially has its first ’residents.’ A great start. That’s our Director for you, being able to secure these animals from Donghua."

"It’s more than great, it’s a dream start."

An Yumin chimed in, looking particularly energetic today. "With the Monkey King leading the troop, Primate Paradise has a core to start with. With the lion and leopard cubs, the predator enclosure has its main attractions. Raccoons are highly interactive and very popular with children. And then there’s the Beaked Eagle the Director brought himself..."

"Right from the start, the richness and appeal of our animal exhibits will be on a whole other level."

Zhang Xin from the logistics department laughed as well. "I was worried we’d have too few animals at the opening, making the place feel empty. I’m relieved now. Oh, by the way, that Beaked Eagle—does it really only listen to the Director? Does it usually live on the back mountain? Does that mean we don’t need to install the protective netting over the top of the enclosure?"

"I heard President Pang mention it once."

Feng Jianye lowered his voice. "That Beaked Eagle was imported from abroad by a friend of the Director’s and given to him as a gift. It’s completely wild, but it’s also extremely dependent on and trusting of the Director."

"When the Director was at Donghua, it would often fly to Cangshan on its own. It’ll probably be the same situation here at ’Xianlai.’ They’re treating it as a semi-free-range animal."

"In any case, our back mountain is huge and the ecosystem is great, more than enough for it to roam."

"This is also a model we at ’Xianlai’ want to explore for the future—giving certain animals greater freedom, provided we can guarantee their safety and welfare."

"It’s a good concept, but it’s also difficult to manage." As a Veterinarian, An Yumin was more focused on safety and health. "We have to ensure it won’t fly off and not come back, or encounter danger outside."

"That’s why this is something only the Director can do," Feng Jianye said with a sigh of emotion.

As they were discussing this in low voices, a high-pitched, clear, and incredibly piercing cry suddenly came from the direction of the Zoo’s back mountain.

"SKREEE—"

The sound was like a sharp arrow, tearing through the cold winter air and reaching the ears of everyone present with perfect clarity.

Everyone instinctively turned to look toward the source of the sound, gazing up at the sky above the peak of the back mountain.

Against the backdrop of the azure sky, a black dot was rapidly ascending from behind a distant, verdant mountain peak, flying toward Xianlai Zoo at an astonishing speed.

As the distance closed, the black dot grew larger, gradually revealing a massive yet elegant silhouette.

Its wingspan was immense, estimated to be nearly two meters.

Its broad wings shimmered with a metallic, dark brown luster in the sunlight, the feathers at their edges as sharp as blades.

Its powerful chest muscles, its sharp beak curved like iron pincers, and its amber eyes, sharp as lightning and seemingly able to see through everything...

Even while flying at high speed, it possessed the regal bearing of a king that looked down upon the very sky itself.

"...That’s a huge bird!"

A young staff member couldn’t help but cry out in astonishment.

"It’s a Beaked Eagle! I’ve seen pictures and documentaries online, but to see one in person... it’s enormous!" another technician muttered, his eyes wide.

"It really is a Beaked Eagle! An adult one, at that. With a body that size, it’s definitely an apex predator!"

An Yumin was also dumbfounded.

As a Veterinarian, she had seen many birds of prey, but this was the first time she had witnessed a Beaked Eagle so majestic and with such an intimidating presence at such a close distance.

Feng Jianye’s mouth also hung open, his eyes behind his reading glasses filled with utter shock.

He knew the Director had a Beaked Eagle, but he never expected it to be so massive and magnificent!

Under the stunned gazes of the crowd, Horn Carved Qi Zai spread its massive wings and, like a monarch surveying its domain, soared calmly over Xianlai Zoo.

As it was about to fly over the small plaza, it slightly adjusted its posture and gave a powerful flap of its wings, stirring up a strong gust of air that made the clothes of the crowd below flutter loudly and sent their hair flying.

Immediately after, the Beaked Eagle performed an elegant dive, landing precisely on a tall, sturdy camphor tree with gnarled branches that had been intentionally preserved beside the small plaza.

The thick branch swayed slightly, bearing its considerable weight.

Qi Zai folded its wings, puffed out its chest, and scanned the dumbfounded Two-legged Beasts below from its high perch, a flicker of barely perceptible scrutiny in its amber eyes.

The entire plaza was dead silent!

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