Chapter 964 - 134: Calf

The black-necked crane was released, along with a yak calf.

Zhaxi Cizhu mentioned the calf, looking a bit speechless: "We originally thought this young one was the offspring of the adult female golden wild yak, but later, when we tried to bring them together, the calf defied the female golden wild yak. That’s when we realized it might be the offspring of another female, and it’s already an independent young individual."

Upon hearing this, Chen Wen couldn’t help but look at the golden wild yak calf, which seemed very energetic. Although temporarily confined in a cage, it kept bumping its head against the cage.

Perhaps because it knew the strength of the cage, it didn’t forcefully bump, but gently nudged with its head.

Watching this calf’s antics, Chen Wen couldn’t help but chuckle. Isn’t this little one quite silly?

Soon, the vet opened the cage and released the calf.

Once out, the golden wild yak calf didn’t immediately run away.

It drooped its head and followed the vet for a couple of steps.

Then it abandoned the vet.

After leaving the vet, the calf roamed among the crowd, and the staff at the conservation area dared not make any sudden moves.

Afraid of either angering the little guy or making it feel threatened.

After all, it’s one of only a few hundred rare creatures worldwide.

Under the silent gaze of everyone, the calf casually walked towards Chen Wen.

As it walked, it seemed to catch a familiar scent.

Chen Wen clearly noticed the calf’s eyes suddenly light up.

He paused for a moment.

Before Chen Wen could react, the calf dashed towards him.

The staff around quickly made way, fearing a collision with the little one.

Soon, the calf reached Chen Wen, stopping just in time to avoid bumping into him.

"Whoa! What’s the matter with this?"

Chen Wen couldn’t help but say.

Upon hearing Chen Wen’s voice, the calf not only wasn’t scared but showed obvious joy, its tail wagging, even hitting Zhaxi Cizhu beside it.

Could it be the blessings from the "Animal Doctor" that made this little one fond of me?

Chen Wen thought, unable to resist touching the calf’s head.

The calf immediately let out a joyful sound after being petted.

Just when Chen Wen was wondering why the calf was so affectionate towards him, the word "Joyful" suddenly appeared over its head.

Yikes!

Something isn’t right!

Chen Wen couldn’t help but step back, not because of fear, but because this calf isn’t one you could just raise!

It’s one of the few hundred animals worldwide.

Could he take it with him?

As Chen Wen pondered, Zhaxi Cizhu seemed to realize the issue too.

He came over, looked at the calf, and said, "Try to see if you can chase it away. If it leaves, that’s best. If not..."

Thinking about this, Zhaxi Cizhu felt a headache coming.

He sensed the scent of trouble!

Moreover, Zhaxi Cizhu remembered something even more troublesome at that moment.

Chen Wen seemed to have a family of snow leopards, a group of river curve horses, and a Tibetan horse bear close by!

Zhaxi Cizhu knew about the Tibetan horse bear.

Add a calf into the mix...

Thinking of this, Zhaxi Cizhu immediately realized he might be getting involved in something even more troublesome.

After taking a deep breath.

Zhaxi Cizhu displayed considerable decisiveness and immediately said: "I suddenly remembered we need to escort these people back, and it’s still early today. Since the animals have already been released, we should leave too!"

Upon hearing this, people around, though puzzled, saw that Zhaxi Cizhu wasn’t joking and began packing things up, preparing to leave.

Chen Wen looked at Zhaxi Cizhu in confusion: "No way? Is it really that scary?"

Zhaxi Cizhu didn’t answer the question but said: "Don’t worry, I’ll talk to the leaders at the conservation area about your situation, and they’ll handle this later."

After speaking, Zhaxi Cizhu directed two staff members to take some supplies to the valley where Chen Wen was.

The Vikram people were still there, so there wasn’t much worry of an empty trip this time.

Soon, Zhaxi Cizhu got into the car. He looked at the calf still clinging to Chen Wen’s leg and waved vigorously at Chen Wen: "The calf is temporarily yours to care for! We’ll leave the hay it eats here, and someone will deliver it to the valley."

Chen Wen opened his mouth, about to speak.

Zhaxi Cizhu quickly said: "Also, the calf probably won’t fit in the car. Take it back on foot or stroll around outside. Goodbye!"

After speaking, Zhaxi Cizhu pressed hard on the car window button, flashing a kind smile at Chen Wen.

Chen Wen was left speechless.

Goodness, is this really the Zhaxi Cizhu he knew?

But after Zhaxi Cizhu’s car drove away, Chen Wen looked at the calf beside him.

He thought for a moment, reached out, and patted the calf’s head: "Well, since you followed me, it’s fate. Let’s go, I’ll take you home!"

After speaking, Chen Wen activated the calf’s communication ability.

The calf stood motionless, dazed for about ten seconds before realizing it was no longer its old self.

Chen Wen patted the calf’s head and said: "I know you have many questions, but don’t ask now. Think slowly, and you’ll understand everything soon enough."

The calf looked at Chen Wen, seemingly understanding, and said in its youthful voice: "Uh... okay."

It indeed seemed like a young calf.

Chen Wen thought to himself and again patted the calf’s head, which immediately showed a joyful expression.

...

With the calf in tow, Chen Wen watched as the conservation area staff roared away, waving to this group of busy workers.

The staff looked at Chen Wen, standing on high ground, and waved back.

Chen Wen had really been a huge help this time, and the staff not involved in poaching admired him more by the day.

As for the ones involved in poaching, their opinions didn’t concern Chen Wen.

After sending away the group of staff.

Chen Wen began leading the calf towards the valley.

The calf acclimatized to its newfound intelligence and continually asked Chen Wen questions along the way.

At this moment, the calf was like a child new to talking, chirping away, making the solitude-loving Chen Wen feel somewhat annoyed.

Goodness, why is it such a chatterbox?

In this manner, Chen Wen occasionally answered the calf’s questions and instructed it on certain matters.

Before long, the valley came into view.

Chen Wen patted the calf’s side and said: "Remember what I just told you?"

The calf shook its head and said: "Got it! Don’t recklessly approach other humans. Don’t act too smart in front of other humans!"

"Well done, young one."

Chen Wen dryly responded. To be honest, he still felt a bit uncertain about this calf.

Well, maybe I’ll let the social expert—the golden eagle—teach this little one how to survive in human society.

And while walking, Chen Wen also received a new tag from the calf.

Just in time to take a look.