Chapter 526: Chapter 247: Bai Wan Bites Someone (2)

This aura was like the warmest sunlight, dispelling most of the fear and wariness in its heart.

It hesitated for a moment before letting out a tentative, questioning call to Yang Qi.

’What kind of beast are you?’

’How can you speak our language?’

It paused before adding another thought.

’You smell very nice, very comforting.’

"Thank you."

Yang Qi smiled and broke the small piece of Vitality Nutrient Cream in his hand in two.

Then, with a flicker of his will, he used the Object Manipulation Technique. An invisible force lifted the two small pieces of cream, which floated steadily toward the two red pandas and hovered just inches from their faces.

At such a close distance, the intensely tempting aroma, full of life energy, completely shattered the red pandas’ last line of defense.

"AWHOO!"

"Awhoo~"

The two red pandas stretched out their front paws at almost the same time, cupping the cream that had floated before them. They impatiently stuffed it into their mouths, chewing and swallowing in big gulps.

The delicious food instantly conquered their taste buds and warmed their long-empty stomachs.

’This is so good.’

The smaller female finished in a few bites and licked her paws, clearly wanting more. She then raised her big, round eyes to gaze hopefully at Yang Qi, her expression full of unconcealed longing.

’Is there any more? Can we have just a little more?’

The male red panda finished his share too. He seemed a little embarrassed but couldn’t stop himself from calling out, staring hopefully at Yang Qi’s empty hands.

"Haha."

Their antics made Yang Qi laugh.

He quickly scanned the area with his Divine Sense, confirming that no one else was nearby and no cameras could see him from this angle. With a flick of his wrist, he pulled a large, red, sweetly fragrant apple from his Hundred Pouches Belt.

He held the apple with both hands and applied a little pressure. With a crisp "CRACK," he broke it into two even halves.

The plump flesh was exposed to the air, its juices seeping out and filling the air with a sweet aroma.

"I’m out of that other tasty stuff for now, but this is delicious too. Give it a try." Yang Qi held out the two apple halves toward the red pandas.

This time, the red pandas were clearly much less wary.

Perhaps it was the delicious Vitality Nutrient Cream and its energy boost that had restored some of their stamina and spirits. Perhaps it was the aura of Ten Thousand Beasts Affinity constantly radiating from Yang Qi that made them feel safe. Or perhaps the apple’s scent was simply too tempting.

They looked at each other, then carefully emerged from behind the bushes, one step at a time, slowly approaching Yang Qi.

When they were about half a meter away from Yang Qi, they stopped. They reached out with their front paws, took the apple halves he offered, and held them as they lowered their heads to eat in small, precious bites.

’It’s not as good as that first treat, but this is pretty good too.’

The male red panda mumbled his assessment as he ate, his eyes narrowing in satisfaction.

The female, on the other hand, didn’t bother to comment, completely absorbed in nibbling the sweet, juicy apple, her cheeks puffed out.

Yang Qi crouched down to their eye level.

He slowly reached out and gently stroked each of the red pandas on their furry little heads.

The two little creatures stiffened for a moment. But perhaps it was because of the delicious apples in their mouths, or because Yang Qi’s touch was so gentle and his aura so harmless.

They quickly relaxed. They didn’t pull away or show any aggression, merely tucking their necks in slightly before returning their focus to the delicacy in their paws.

The male even tilted his head slightly, nuzzling Yang Qi’s palm and letting out a muffled, contented gurgle from his throat.

’Thank you, Two-legged Beast.’

After finishing the last bite of his apple, the male red panda licked his paws and mouth, then looked up at Yang Qi. The wariness in his eyes was nearly gone, replaced by a sense of reliance and gratitude.

"You’re welcome."

Yang Qi replied with a smile.

As he continued to pet them, he could feel the dry, coarse texture of their fur against his palm and the slight tremor in their small, thin bodies.

"By the way,"

Yang Qi asked gently, as if making small talk, "did you two come from that big mountain back there? Has food been getting scarce in the mountains? Have you not been able to find enough bamboo leaves and fruit?"

’Yes.’

The male red panda nodded vigorously, a hint of misery and frustration in his round eyes.

’There’s much, much less food in the mountains now.’

’The leaves have fallen, and we can’t find any fruit.’

’My sister and I have been searching for days, but we haven’t been able to eat our fill.’

’Then, I discovered this place felt very nice, so I brought my sister here.’

’Just as I thought!’

Yang Qi understood.

Although red pandas are animals that fear heat more than cold and can tolerate temperatures well below freezing, that’s only relative. They need plenty of food and good shelter to maintain their body temperature and energy.

Within Cangshan, winter temperatures had long since dropped below freezing, and food was scarce. For these two newly adult, inexperienced red pandas, survival had undoubtedly become a struggle.

But here in the Xianlai Zoo, the continuous operation of the Hundred Trees Nourishing Body Array had created a special microclimate. The average temperature inside the park was significantly higher than outside, remaining at a warm and humid fourteen or fifteen degrees Celsius.

The Wood Spirit Qi gathered by the Array not only nourished the plant life but also filled the entire environment with a vibrant and comfortable atmosphere.

For red pandas struggling to survive in a winter forest with scarce food, this warmth and vitality were like a beacon in the dark. The attraction was irresistible.

They had been instinctively drawn here, venturing into a zone of human activity and trespassing into Xianlai. Then, driven by hunger, they had tried to take food from the raccoons, which led to the earlier standoff.

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