Chapter 153: Chapter 135: Two-legged Beast, I Only Eat the Hairy Ones

’What a glutton!’

Yang Qi couldn’t help but curse inwardly.

Of course.

Although the Beaked Eagle had said he "looked tasty," it didn’t show any real predatory desire or hostility. It was more a kind of instinct-driven curiosity.

"My name is Yang Qi. What’s yours?"

Not dwelling on the "tasty" comment, Yang Qi used his Basic Spirit Communication Technique to ask.

The Beaked Eagle in the tree was clearly stunned. Its large, round eyes widened even more as it stared intently at Yang Qi below, as if trying to see right through him.

Its throat moved, letting out a series of rapid gurgles.

"What kind of beast are you?"

"How can you speak bird language?"

Yang Qi was speechless.

"Don’t tell me you don’t have a name?"

Yang Qi ignored the question about language and pressed on.

The Beaked Eagle gurgled twice and slightly raised its "crowned" head.

"What my name is is none of your business."

Heh.

’Now it’s playing hard to get.’

Yang Qi smiled and didn’t hold back. "Since you don’t have a name, I’ll give you one. That crest of feathers on your head looks quite spirited, and you don’t seem very old. How about I call you ’Qi Zai’?"

"Qi Zai?"

The Beaked Eagle tilted its head, its amber eyes filled with obvious confusion.

"That’s right. Your name is Qi Zai."

Yang Qi repeated it twice. "From now on, you’re Qi Zai."

The Beaked Eagle gurgled a couple more times. It didn’t seem to have any strong feelings about the name, nor did it object.

"Whatever you want."

Then, it turned its neck, its sharp gaze sweeping across the spacious but ultimately bounded enclosure. It finally looked up at the sky, partitioned by a mesh net, and let out a few low, slightly agitated cries.

"Strange Two-legged Beast."

"Can you let me out?"

"Not right now."

Yang Qi shook his head. "In a few days, I’ll find a chance to let you out."

He paused, the corner of his mouth turning up slightly. "I’ll be back this evening to ’form a contract’ with you."

"What contract?"

Qi Zai the Beaked Eagle looked at Yang Qi in confusion, completely baffled by the word.

"You’ll find out this evening."

Yang Qi didn’t explain further. "Get some rest and get used to your new home." 𝓯𝓻𝓮𝙚𝙬𝓮𝙗𝒏𝙤𝒗𝙚𝙡.𝒄𝒐𝓶

With that, he turned and left the enclosure with a steady gait.

There were still staff members outside the enclosure, as well as supervisors like Huang Zhongmu and Jiang Kai. It wasn’t a good time to implant the Spirit Seed into the Beaked Eagle to complete the Beast Taming Contract.

It would be safer to do it during the evening feeding.

Compared to the question of how to accommodate this new King of the Sky, another matter was giving Yang Qi more of a headache.

How should he thank Chen Hao and Yang Pan?

It was true he had saved Yang Pan before, but she had first donated one million to the Zoo through her Xianzi Group, then hired Xiaojiu for a cat food commercial, paying a generous fee of 800,000 after taxes, plus a share of the sales.

Yang Qi had thought her gratitude would end there. They had exchanged favors, and now they were even.

Who would have thought that this time, Yang Pan would once again put up the funds, help transport the Beaked Eagle, and even promise to cover all subsequent expenses!

This was a huge favor.

As for Chen Hao, although he claimed they were "good bros," using Hongyun Group’s overseas connections to coordinate the international import of such a sensitive live animal was no small feat in terms of effort and favors called in.

How could he thank them?

Ordinary gifts would be embarrassing to offer to people of Chen Hao and Yang Pan’s standing.

And things produced by the system that contained Spiritual Qi, like Spirit Rice and Spirit Tea, couldn’t be casually revealed.

For Yang Pan, he could dissolve a Strengthening Pill in alcohol and give it to her under the guise of a Health Tonic Wine.

But what about Chen Hao?

He had already given him some "medicinal wine" before.

Of course, friends didn’t necessarily need to exchange gifts of equal value, but they had helped him so much this time. Simply treating them to a meal just wouldn’t feel right.

After thinking for a long time without coming up with a particularly suitable yet inconspicuous idea, Yang Qi temporarily pushed the worry to the back of his mind.

He returned to his dorm.

First, he called Yang Pan to express his gratitude and arranged to have dinner with her sometime next week, suggesting they invite Chen Hao and his wife.

On the other end of the line, Yang Pan laughed heartily, insisting it was a small matter and telling Yang Qi not to worry about it. She said she would handle the dinner arrangements.

Yang Qi had to admire her magnanimity and thoughtfulness.

After hanging up, Yang Qi quieted his mind and focused, circulating the Great Derivation Spirit-Controlling Technique. He expended a small amount of Magical Power and mental energy to condense a Spirit Seed.

...

As evening fell, the setting sun draped the Zoo in a warm, golden veil.

Yang Qi arrived at the Beaked Eagle’s enclosure again, carrying fresh beef that the keeper team had carefully measured out according to the eagle’s dietary needs and cut into long, thin strips for easy swallowing.

He opened the door, went inside, and locked it from the inside to ensure he wouldn’t be disturbed.

Then he carried the meat over to the base of the large tree.

"You’re back."

Qi Zai, the Beaked Eagle in the tree, spotted Yang Qi immediately. Its throat moved as it took the initiative to greet him.

"What is a ’contract’?"

"I’m about to ’form’ one with you right now."

Yang Qi replied with a smile, using his Spirit Communication Technique.

He took a few steps forward, extended a finger, and pointed at Qi Zai from a distance.

"Don’t move. This will be over in a second."

Although Qi Zai was confused, the reassuring aura emanating from Yang Qi made it stay perfectly still. It just stared with wide eyes, curiously watching Yang Qi’s finger.

With a thought from Yang Qi, the Spirit Seed was instantly activated by his Magical Power. It transformed into a barely perceptible stream of light and shot into the Beaked Eagle’s forehead!

In an instant.

An invisible yet tight spiritual connection was instantly established between Yang Qi and the Beaked Eagle.

Qi Zai’s body trembled slightly. Its eyes went vacant for a moment, then quickly became clear and lively. The way it looked at Yang Qi was completely different now.

Before, it had been curious and cautious; now, its gaze was filled with a natural intimacy and reliance.