Chapter 98 Shock

  Thanks for the rewards from Er Lao Mei, Ye Se Hupo and xdz031!

  "What's strange! It shouldn't be like this! How can such a snow sculpture appear, and it seems to be the king of sculptures!" Professor Wen muttered to himself with furrowed brows.

  "White Eagle or Snow Sculpture?" Xu Hao asked uncertainly. Snow Sculptures were too rare, only people like them who often dealt with endangered animals knew that there were absolutely no more than ten Snow Sculptures in the world. Hearing his teacher say that this was still the king, he was moved.

  When Wen Qiu and others heard that two biologists said the same thing, they were even more shocked. Xueyao was a legendary existence in their minds. Especially Miao Huo, who came from the plateau, grew up listening to stories about the divine bird, and had a heart full of reverence for this sacred bird.

  "Snow sculpture, it's actually a snow sculpture! Brother, how can there be a snow sculpture here? I've never seen such a big sculpture before." Ye Xiaoshuang shouted excitedly and immediately took out her phone to take pictures. Her phone camera was a high-end model with millions of pixels that could also zoom in on the subject.

  "Hehe! Jiaqiang, this snow sculpture can't keep making a fuss all the time! The livestock in the village are always being scared by it and don't dare to come out." The old village chief said with some helplessness.

  As soon as this was said, Professor Wen and others suddenly looked at Chu Jiaqiang, their shocked expressions even more intense.

  "Is this snow sculpture raised by you?" Professor Wen asked incredulously.

  Chu Jiaqiang rubbed his nose and didn't say a word, beckoning to the sky. A huge snow sculpture descended in a swirl, and a gust of air blew away the withered grass and fallen leaves around everyone. The white snow eagle stood on Chu Jiaqiang's shoulder, its head proudly raised, its sharp eyes staring at the several large dogs below. Even lions took a step back, warily staring at the snow eagle, this big bird giving them a huge sense of crisis.

  Miao Huo and others stared blankly at this scene, a snow sculpture one size larger than an eagle standing on their shoulders, what a shocking scene was that?

  Chu Jiaqiang casually sent a strand of spiritual energy into Xueying's body and then sent her soaring into the sky.

  "Little brother, you... sigh! I don't know what to say." Miao Huo wanted to say something, but the words reached his lips and seemed to not know what to say next.

  "Chu's family is so strong, can you let the snow sculpture come down? I didn't even have time to take a photo of it just now, and let me touch it too, hehe!" Ye Xiaoshuang said excitedly.

  Chu Jiaqiang shook his head and said, "It will come back later. There is a wooden house on the big dragon eye tree at my home entrance for it. If you want to take pictures, just squat there. As for touching it, don't even think about it. Xueying has a proud temperament and temporarily no one can get close except me."

  The old village chief also hurried to persuade, and Wen Lao asked about the snow sculpture. Chu Jiaqiang had no choice but to bring out the original version again. Everyone suddenly became interested in the old Taoist priest, and found that this village was indeed extraordinary, with beautiful scenery, like a paradise on earth, not to mention such strange and wonderful people.

  Many men envied Chu Jiaqiang, who could make a snow sculpture return to rely on him after several years. This was a skill in itself, and flying eagles and walking horses were even more the dreams of men.

  The old village chief introduced the other two animal members of the Chu and Qiang families, which shocked the newcomers again, and they all wanted to go see. The treasure-seeking mouse wasn't unheard of, but that was a legendary character. A golden turtle as big as a millstone was absolutely unheard of.

  "I finally know why the lion accepted you." Miao Huo sighed. From the behavior of these animals, it can be seen that Chu Jiaqiang seems to have a natural talent for being close to animals. This talent is very mysterious, but it really exists. Some people say: when a person's heart is like a clear mirror, without distractions, they can sense nature and get close to animals.

  Driving to the old Chu's house, Wan Lao and Yan Tianzhi were playing chess under a big tree, Li Lao and Yan Lao must have gone to the small island again, Xu Xiu and Wan Lao's wife should be inside the house.

  Professor Wen saw Wan Lao and suddenly hesitated, thinking that he knew Wan Lao. Ye Qijun also had the same expression, as he had met this old man once before.

  Chu Jiaqiang still acted as the introducer, and everyone exchanged greetings. Upon learning that Wan Lao had come to find Chu Jiaqiang for treatment, Miao Huo and others were shocked again, looking at Chu Jiaqiang with eyes like monsters. Even Yan Tianzhi, who was half-paralyzed, could stand up, which couldn't be called a miracle.

  "Little brother, you've been hiding it quite deeply!" Miao Huo patted Chu Jiaqiang on the back.

  According to Old Village Chief, Wan Lao is preparing to retire in Chu Family Stockade. Professor Wen took a look at the village environment and thought that if Chu Family Strong really had that kind of ability, this was indeed a good place for retirement. However, he wasn't moved because his heart was tied down. This career of his was destined to not let him stop. Ye Qijun's eyes sparkled as if she were thinking of something.

  "What? There really are tigers in the depths of the Chu Family Village mountains?" Wan Lao was also somewhat surprised.

  "Now I don't know, it used to be before. When I was young, tigers would even come to the village at night, and we didn't dare go out at night. Later everyone worked together to drive the tigers deep into the mountains, and killed a few of them. In all these years, I haven't seen any." The old village chief said.

  When the old village chief mentioned killing tigers, Professor Wen let out a sigh and didn't say anything. At that time, there were many tigers and no awareness of protection, killing tigers was not against the law, and it was even led by the government.

  Taking the South China tiger as an example, at the beginning of the founding of our country, there were still more than 4,000 South China tigers in our country. However, at that time, the habitat of the South China tiger was shrinking, and conflicts between humans and tigers frequently occurred, so it was designated as a harmful animal by the government at that time. As a result, the South China tiger suffered massive hunting, and various titles such as "tiger-fighting expert" were flying everywhere.

  Today, the South China tiger has disappeared. This is a tragedy for the South China tiger and also a tragedy for humanity. The "Zhou Laohu" incident that was widely spread on the internet some time ago was actually just a publicity stunt. When Professor Wen went to investigate in person, nothing was found. The International Union for Conservation of Nature lists the South China tiger as one of the top ten most endangered species.

  Ye Xiaoshuang glanced at the birdhouse on the big tree a few times, didn't see Xueying's shadow, and was about to take Chu Jiaqiang with her to see Xiao Jin and Lao Jin.

  Xiao Jin is sleeping soundly in its mouse hole, which is also a small wooden house with wood shavings inside. This was made by Lao Mu Jiang last time when Chu Jia Yan and Yan Ru Yu asked for his help, but it really depressed the old carpenter to make a nest for mice, truly a first in his life.

  "Wow! What a cute big mouse!" Ye Xiaoshuang exclaimed with delight. Little girls always love these fluffy animals.

  "Golden bamboo rats are rare!" Miao Huo also spoke up, having eaten bamboo rats before, the taste was excellent, but they were all gray.

  Xiao Jin was woken up, this guy lifted his head, rubbed his sleepy eyes with his paws, then opened his mouth and slapped his yawning mouth with his paws. This action is exactly like a person who has just woken up, but when it's on a mouse, it's amazing.

  Xu Xiu and others didn't think much of it, after being with him for a long time, they had gotten used to Xiao Jin's human-like actions. The newcomers were shocked, their eyes wide with wonder.

  "Cough! Is this a mouse?" Miao Huo pointed at Little Jin and asked.

  "It's not just an ordinary mouse, it has become a mouse spirit."

  Found Xiao Jin to be as adorable and clever as everyone said, Ye Xiaoshuang's eyes were about to turn into peach blossoms. Really wanted to give this cute little thing a hug, but those kids had already said that this guy was like the snow sculpture outside, except for Chu Jiaqiang, it was hard for others to get close to him. Had no choice but to cast a pleading gaze at Chu Jiaqiang, hoping he would help her take a photo together, and then go back to envy those sisters.

  Feeling Ye Xiaoduo's piercing gaze, Chu Jiaqiang felt uneasy all over and hastily coaxed Xiao Jin: "Little guy, just take a photo with her! I'll give you an extra meal tonight."

  This wasn't the first time Chujia Qiang had done such a thing, last time Chujia Wan and Yan Ruyu also asked him for help in the same way, especially Chujia Wan, who pestered him until he was at his wit's end and had no choice but to bribe this little guy.

  Originally extremely reluctant Xiao Jin, but upon hearing the words "extra food", his attitude immediately changed. This guy is completely the type that doesn't want to suffer losses, if you want him to do something, he'll demand returns.

  Ye Xiaoshuang immediately handed her mobile phone to her brother, happily picked up Xiao Jin, stroked Xiao Jin's soft fur, and asked Ye Qijun to take a photo. Not to mention girls, even men like Wen Qiu were somewhat moved.

  After seeing Xiaojin, everyone followed Chu Jiaqiang out of the back door. Seeing the orchard in front of them, everyone's eyes lit up involuntarily. The distant green hills, the emerald-green reservoir, a small island on top, and a beautiful suspension wooden bridge stretching over it - everything was so beautiful and natural.

  "No wonder Mr. Wan wants to spend his old age here." Ye Qijun sighed.

  Miao Huo saw the big jujubes on the jujube tree, and a burst of jujube fragrance floated over with the wind, making his throat feel a bit itchy.

  "These dates are great! It seems that little brother is really good at managing fruit trees. Let's pick some and try them!" Miao Huo said.

  Chu's family leader picked up the bamboo pole next to him, tapped it for a while, and the dates fell off intermittently. At this time, the dates had already begun to turn red and ripen, with patches of red on the skin, like a national map. After several pickings, there were not many left hanging on the tree.

  Everyone picked some up and, after hearing that Chu's family hadn't used pesticides, they simply wiped them clean with their hands and started eating, praising the taste without end.

  Ten white geese saw Miao Huo and others, and came over with a fierce momentum. Chu Jiaqiang couldn't help but laugh and cry at the same time. These white geese were not yet grown up, but they already had a sense of guarding the yard when they saw strangers. He waved his hand to shoo them away.

  "It seems that the White Goose can protect the courtyard is not a lie." Liu Yang said.

  Walking along the ditch, seeing the scene inside the ditch, it's surprising again. The species can be densely populated to this extent, which is really rare.

  "Good stuff, little brother, we'll eat them tonight." Miao Huo and several others were drooling.

  Chu's family was strong and didn't care about the location, nodding in agreement. Anyway, every time there were guests coming, yellow croaker and crab were indispensable.

  "This strawberry is growing well, there are a lot! What's that big patch outside? Vegetables?" asked Wen Qiu.

  "That's a patch of rape flowers, not yet in bloom. When the time comes, everyone can come and take a walk, it should be pretty good." Chu Jiaqiang has high hopes for this patch of rape flowers and is advertising it in advance.

  Everyone nodded in agreement. This village, or rather Chu Jiaqiang's family, had given them too many surprises. Ye Xiaoshuang expressed on the spot that she would definitely come over next time, and found that this place was really fun.

  "Brother, what a big hand you have! You're completely the master of this place now. We can't help but feel envious!" Miao Huo learned from Old Village Chief that these were all Chu Jiaqiang's masterpieces, and couldn't help but express admiration and envy.

  Chu Jiaqiang smiled and walked onto the beach. Ye Xiaoshuang and Wan Weiling had the same idea, setting up a sun umbrella on the beach, with a recliner underneath, lying down or wearing swimsuits to swim in the clear water, all of which were extremely enjoyable things to do.

  Call out the money turtle, this old guy is still the same, for the sake of spiritual water, he doesn't care about his face at all, and tries to please everyone. Ye Xiaoshuang also left many photos, very satisfied with Money Turtle's cooperation.

  "This golden turtle is 800 years old, such a long-lived golden turtle is truly unheard of and unseen!" Professor Wen was extremely surprised, he was a biologist, and initially estimated that the golden turtle was 800 years old, which shocked him.

  "Have all the animals here become spirits or something?" Miao Huo saw the various expressions of the Golden Turtle, and thinking back to the little gold earlier, his head started to feel dizzy.

  "Haha! This golden tortoise is already so old, its intelligence has reached the level of a 3 or 4-year-old child, there's nothing strange about that." Professor Wen knew well that the longer an animal lives, the higher its spiritual intelligence develops.