Chapter 154: Evolved Fierce Birds

Chapter 154: Chapter 154: Evolved Fierce Birds

After returning to her territory, Xiaqing first went to the edge of the farmland to thank Little Jiang and Guan Tong for guarding it, then let them return to No.1 Territory.

Next, Xiaqing placed the seven water caltrop plants in the shallow part of the reservoir, then went and fenced off a section of the chicken coop to raise geese.

Xiaqing fenced off a spacious area, dug a small pond for the three little ones, and then said to the onlooking Sheep Leader outside the goose pen and the little black-feathered cockerel inside the chicken coop, "These are the geese I caught today. What do you think? Not bad, huh?"

The Sheep Leader chewed its cud expressionlessly. The little black-feathered cockerel pecked at the newly erected fence, seeming to express its displeasure that Xiaqing had carved up its territory for the newcomers.

Xiaqing ignored them and quickly wove a goose cage from bamboo strips, lined it with dry grass, and placed it by the small pond. Once the goslings went into the cage at night, she could carry them home just like she did with the chicks.

Today’s mission had taken over six hours. She hadn’t encountered any danger and had even harvested some Green Light plants and animals. On top of that, she’d figured out how to quickly operate the rainproof cloth on her greenhouse. Xiaqing was happy and began to hum a little tune.

Back home, she was a little surprised to find the Head Wolf lying in the sheep pen. "You’re not busy today, Queen?"

The Head Wolf glanced at Xiaqing, not even lifting its head from where it rested on its forelegs.

’Is she unhappy, or is she not feeling well?’

Xiaqing’s eyes lit up. She went back into the house and took out a Yi Stone. "Are you sick, Queen? Do you need a doctor or medicine? You can trade for them with this type of stone."

The Head Wolf simply closed its eyes. The broken leg wolf sized her up, its fierce gaze seemingly measuring which part of her would be the most delicious. The Brain Domain Evolution Wolf with the injured waist stared thoughtfully at the Yi Stone in Xiaqing’s hand.

Disappointed, Xiaqing put the Yi Stone away and texted Ji Li. Tomorrow was the scheduled post-operative check-up, and she was asking about the arrangements.

Xiaqing didn’t receive Ji Li’s reply until half an hour later.

He gave Xiaqing two options: one, she could bring the injured wolf to Territory Land No. 7 for a follow-up check at 2:45 PM tomorrow; two, she could wait for the check-up until after Zhang San returned to his territory.

Xiaqing didn’t want to enter the territory without Zhang San there, because the various jars, bottles, and the operating room in Territory Land No. 7 all made her feel unsafe.

So, Xiaqing replied: I’ll wait for Brother San to return. Please, Brother Ji, when Brother San is available, ask him if the injured wolf needs its dosage adjusted.

Xiaqing didn’t receive Ji Li’s reply until she was eating dinner: Reduce the dosage for both oral and topical medications by one-third. Someone will bring you injections and hemostatic medicine tomorrow, in exchange for this morning’s Green Light Goose.

’It seems Zhang San already knows that Qi Fu was injured. The hemostatic medicine must be for me, and the injections are probably for the wolf, right? I have to give the wolf an injection?’

Xiaqing felt this was a bit dicey. She texted back: Brother Ji, could you include some anesthetic with the injections?

Ji Li replied quickly: Okay.

Xiaqing felt relieved. She shoveled the last of her shredded potatoes into her mouth. As she went to wash the dishes, she heard a news broadcast from the Hui City Main Base:

"Evolved Fierce Birds, which had gathered due to the mass landing of marine creatures, have moved north from Gui San Base after the marine animals were repelled. Tonight, they are resting in the Evolution Forest, one hundred kilometers southeast of Hui Yi Base. All bases in Hui City are advised to prepare to engage the Evolution Bird Group and to protect the territories surrounding your bases..."

As she listened, Xiaqing completely lost the mood to wash dishes.

Once Evolved Fierce Birds gathered, they wouldn’t disperse until they had eaten and drunk their fill. The dense trees in the Evolution Forest provided cover, making it inconvenient for the flock to hunt. Therefore, if they wanted to hunt a large amount of "prey" quickly, they would very likely choose to attack the human-populated Safe Zones.

Based on avian habits, the flock would start moving at sunrise. Given the distance, their most likely target was Hui Yi Base.

But Hui Yi Base’s defenses were the strongest among all the bases in Hui City. If the flock’s attack was thwarted, they might change course and head for Hui San Base, which was only two hundred li away from Hui Yi Base!

At the flock’s speed, three hundred kilometers would only take about two hours. In other words, by just after 6:00 AM tomorrow, the flock could arrive over the first defensive line of Hui San Base, manned by Luo Pei and his team.

If the first defensive line couldn’t stop the Evolution Bird Group, the flock would very likely reach the airspace above her territory!

Her territory didn’t just have large fields of crops; it also had chickens and geese, which would interest the Evolved Fierce Birds, as well as the recuperating wolves. Therefore, Xiaqing had to prepare to face a flock of Evolved Fierce Birds.

After the Hui City Main Base’s news broadcast ended, the announcer from Hui San Base began to read a notice in a solemn tone:

"...Tomorrow morning, all residents within the Safe Zone are to remain at home. Personnel in the territories must also stay indoors and not go outside. The military, Safe Zone guard teams, and combat teams will do their utmost to ensure the safety of the Safe Zone and the territories..."

The farming broadcast that followed the weather forecast was also about how to protect oneself during an attack by Evolved Fierce Birds. Although the announcer’s voice was very pleasant, the Lords still listened nervously.

After the broadcast ended, Xiaqing turned off the radio and switched on her walkie-talkie.

The first person to speak tonight was not one of the worried Lords, but the captain of the Danger Investigation Team responsible for the security of Territories No. 1 through No. 10, Tan Junjie.

In an extremely solemn voice, he read a notice issued by the Lord Management Department, requiring all ordinary people within each territory to keep their walkie-talkies on all day tomorrow, stay inside buildings with sturdy roofs, doors, and windows, and not go out. Evolvers with the ability to fight back could, provided they can ensure their own safety, counter-attack any Evolutionary Birds damaging their territory.

After he finished reading the notice, Zhao Ze tactfully brought up an issue. "Captain Tan, my solar panels were smashed by hail, and only one is left. I can’t guarantee my walkie-talkie will have power all day tomorrow."

Tan Junjie’s reply was blunt. "Then just stay indoors the whole time."

Kuang Qingwei asked, "Captain Tan, will the base compensate for losses caused by Evolutionary Birds damaging crops in the territory?"

Tan Junjie replied, "The Evolved Fierce Birds’ target is animals. As long as humans and animals are not active near the farmland, the probability of crops suffering damage is low, though greenhouses might be damaged. Tomorrow, when the flock attacks the territories, if any of you Lords encounter a dangerous situation, please report it immediately in this channel."

"Now, on behalf of the Sixth Squad of the Danger Investigation Team, I am making a formal request to all Lords: tomorrow, when the Evolved Fierce Birds arrive in the airspace above Territories No. 1 to No. 10, the investigation team will, depending on the actual combat situation, enter and exit the various territories to exterminate the Evolved Fierce Birds. Please reply whether you agree to allow the investigation team entry."

Zhao Ze immediately replied, "Lord No. 4, Zhao Ze, agrees."

Kuang Qingwei immediately followed, "Sixth Lord, Kuang Qingwei, agrees."

Qi Fu, Shi Zhong, and Xiaqing also responded in agreement.

Tang Huai replied for the Second Territory, "I have been entrusted by the Second Lord to act as his proxy with full authority. The Second Territory also agrees."

Hu Zifeng replied for No.1 Territory, "The Lord of No.1 Territory has been consulted and agrees."

After Hu Zifeng’s reply, only Territories No. 7, No. 8, and No. 9 had yet to respond.