Live Cat Appraisal: Starting with a Beast That's Got a Long Prison Record

Chapter 81 The Pact Between the Wilderness and the Palm
In the center of the courtyard, beneath that lush, verdant pine tree.

Chen Nian sat quietly.

The dappled shadows of pine needles fell on his slightly furrowed brow, casting a faint look of worry.

On the first day of arriving on the plateau, we encountered the rare offspring of the desert cat, which was already a pleasant surprise. However, we never expected that behind this joy, there was also the shadow of poaching.

Illegal poachers are the most greedy and ruthless ghosts roaming the wilderness!
The news brought by Lin Qidong was very heavy.

For months, Cat Alliance has been tracking a targeted poaching gang.

They don't hunt, they capture, targeting purebred desert cats.

The goal is to imprison these highland spirits, forcibly breed them with domestic cats, cultivate so-called 'rare pets,' and then sell them to certain people at high prices.

Being cute has become the original sin that led to utter destruction.

The two bewildered little ones on the roof beam are very likely the product of this sinful transaction, mixed-race children forcibly brought into this world, bearing the marks of the wilderness.

The reason why it appears here.

Further investigation is needed.

Lin Qidong said his mission here was to bring the two little guys back to the work station and look for any clues on them that might point to poachers.

However, to the great frustration of this experienced core member of the cat alliance, he had tried in vain all morning. Not to mention touching them, Lin Qidong could not even catch a glimpse of them.

It wasn't until Chen Nian arrived that they got a fleeting glimpse of her!
"Teacher Chen, if you have a way, please help me, please help the Desert Cat."

"We can't let those people get away with it any longer!"

"Otherwise, more wild elves will fall victim to this."

Chen Nian did not hesitate, her gaze firm: "I will try my best."

He didn't make any boastful claims.

The F1 generation Desert Cat's wildness is almost equivalent to that of a true wild spirit; it remains to be seen how much of an effect his feline intimacy level will have at this moment.

Fortunately, Chen Nian still has a secret weapon!
He's sitting in the yard now, waiting for others to bring the cat's safety crate. If successful, it will be easy to pack the cat directly into the crate.

"I'm coming!"

Xia Qiyue's clear voice broke the silence of waiting.

She came running with light steps, carrying two heavy camouflage security cases, her ponytail bouncing behind her head, and her face showing undisguised excitement.

Lin Qidong followed behind her, shaking his head with a mixture of helplessness and amusement.

Lin Qidong followed behind with a helpless expression.

Why does this girl seem even more enthusiastic than me?

The box landed steadily.

Xia Qiyue looked at Chen Nian, her eyes sparkling: "Shall we start a live stream? This is a rare opportunity!"

"Live streaming is out of the question, it won't last long." Chen Nian thought for a moment, "But filming videos is fine."

"OK!"

Xia Qiyue immediately got into the zone, quickly setting up the small yet professional filming equipment.

Lin Qidong also understood Chen Nian's intention.

He couldn't help but ask, "Teacher Chen, are you so confident you can succeed on the first try?"

"A little bit," Chen Nian smiled modestly, then looked at Lao Liu.

"Mr. Liu, where is the path to the roof?"

"Here you are, come with me."

Old Liu readily led the way, taking everyone around to the back of the guesthouse.

In the corner, a narrow cement staircase clings to the wall, winding upwards to the territory occupied by the mysterious little creature.

"It used to be used for cleaning the roof, but I never thought it would become a dedicated cat-feeding route."

Old Liu laughed heartily.

The steps are narrow, allowing only one person to pass at a time.

Chen Nian signaled Xia Qiyue to stay below and wait for his signal before taking action.

He then gestured for everyone to be quiet, and then, supporting himself on the mottled wall, he moved with extremely light and slow steps, like a shadow blending into the air, ascending step by step.

The guesthouse is built against the mountain.

Behind the roof is a steep earthen slope with a rainproof canopy on top.

After reaching the top of the stairs, Chen Nian did not go up directly. Instead, she slowly leaned her head out from the edge of the platform, her gaze scanning the rooftop platform, which was divided by shadows, inch by inch.

The closer you are to the mountain, the darker it gets, and the worse your visibility becomes.

Chen Nian held her breath and observed patiently.

A barely perceptible golden glint flashed deep within his eyes.

Finally, when his gaze swept over a patch of darkness invisible to the naked eye, the Eye of Best reacted.

【Species: Desert Cat (F1 Generation)】
Weight: 14 pounds.

Physical condition: Healthy.

Difficulty of raising: Extremely high.

Care advice: Not recommended. You can't give it freedom, and it can't give you what you want.

The information clearly appeared before my eyes.

"found it."

Using Best's Eye, Chen Nian confirmed the location of the two cats.

Only then did he truly step onto the rooftop platform, which had been marked as 'territory'.

"July."

Chen Nian called out softly.

Xia Qiyue, who was behind her, understood immediately and stepped onto the stairs as lightly as a cat, without making a sound.

After going up the stairs, she quickly adjusted the camera angle and started recording.

The others waited patiently below.

The narrow staircase didn't give them any room to join in the fun.

"That's fine." Xia Qiyue nodded.

Having received confirmation, Chen Nian slowly crouched down on the ground covered with small pebbles.

He spoke, his voice deliberately calm and low, possessing a magnetic charm reminiscent of a documentary narration, like a cool breeze blowing across the plateau:

"Hello everyone, my name is Chen Nian."

"At this moment, I am on the roof of a guesthouse in Ganzi, Sichuan. Hidden on these seemingly ordinary tiles are two very special little residents—F1 generation desert cats. Their parents are purebred desert cats, a national first-class protected wild animal, and a unique treasure of our Chinese plateau."

"What? You're asking where they are?"

"It's there!"

He pointed to a dark spot, and Xia Qiyue simultaneously moved the camera.

In the lens's view, two pairs of small, faintly glowing dots suddenly appeared in the deep darkness.

Those were two pairs of wary eyes.

They were watching the uninvited guest who had intruded into their territory with a mixture of curiosity and fear.

Chen Nian did not rush forward.

Instead, he maintained his squatting posture and continued to speak in his soothing voice:
"The F1 generation desert cats inherit the extreme wariness of humans inherent in their purebred bloodline. Right now, I'm on the edge of their core territory; any loud noise or sudden movement could make them vanish instantly. Therefore, I must be as quiet as possible, much quieter!"

After saying that, he made sure the two little ones hadn't run away because they were scared of him before he slowly started to move.

The camera faithfully followed Chen Nian's back, recording his cautious steps.

His voice continued to flow:

"If you are lucky enough to encounter wild felines in the wild, please remember: observe from a distance, do not approach. Their wild nature may be triggered and they may become aggressive if you get close. Maintaining a safe distance is not only a sign of respect for them, but also a responsibility for your own safety."

In just a few words, he had silently advanced about five meters. The two pairs of eyes in the darkness remained lit, showing no sign of fleeing.

Chen Nian silently felt fortunate.

It must have been the cats' affection level that made the difference; otherwise, if it were anyone else, the two little ones would probably have already disappeared.

However, Chen Nian's progress came to an end there.

He is now only three meters away from the desert cat's hiding place.

This is the final safe distance.

Getting any closer would be impolite.

Xia Qiyue stopped behind him like his silent shadow, cleverly hiding her body behind his broad back, leaving only the camera lens like a probing eye, staring at the front with curiosity and tension.

Chen Nian turned her head to look at the camera and pointed to a certain spot in the darkness.

"Did you all see that? There's an inconspicuous hole over there; that's very likely their home."

His voice carried a hint of respect:
"The desert cat is one of the few felines that is adept at burrowing. Their dens are often deep underground, more than three meters from the entrance, and this burrow is very likely where they are born and grow up."

As he narrated, the camera slowly zoomed in.

An irregular hole, less than 20 centimeters in diameter and hidden in the shadow of corrugated tiles, is clearly visible in the picture.

In the dim light, the scratch marks on the edge of the cave entrance were faintly visible.

Chen Nian continued, "This cave entrance is likely connected to another exit, but it's not here; it might be on the hillside."

"If I keep going now, they'll likely escape through another exit!"

"So what I need to do now is not to force it, but to invite it. Invite these two extremely wary little guys to come out on their own."

"When facing wild spirits, patience is the only way to succeed. Food may be the key to unlocking their hearts."

"I don't know if this method will work, but it's worth a try."

After saying that, Chen Nian fell silent.

Under Xia Qiyue's puzzled gaze, he slowly bent down, pressing his entire body against the cold, rough rooftop floor covered with tiny pebbles.

He felt a clear pain in his chest, but he was completely unaware of it.

Then Chen Nian slowly reached into her pocket, asked Xiaomi for some Xiaomi cat food, took it out, and then spread her hand out, throwing a few pieces towards the hole.

The cat food made a soft rolling sound on the ground, eventually stopping not far from the hole.

Just then, a gentle east wind swept across the rooftop, carrying with it an irresistible and alluring fragrance that seeped into the deep cave.

A soft, rustling sound.

A slight noise was heard, but it quickly subsided.

Failed.

But Chen Nian was not discouraged at all. She remained lying still as a rock, her gaze calm as still water.

He tilted his head slightly, silently signaling Xia Qiyue to retreat to the bottom of the platform.

Xia Qiyue understood immediately, held her breath, and retreated extremely slowly until her figure completely disappeared at the top of the stairs.

Only the camera remains on the platform, like a silent guardian.

Chen Nian raised her hand again.

This time, several kibble pellets were thrown closer to the hole, one of which even rolled precisely into the depths of the dark hole.

This time, there was an immediate and noticeable reaction deep within the cave!

whoosh-

Before Chen Nian could even see it clearly, the cat food at the hole had already disappeared.

This caused a slow smile to appear on his face.

One has two.

Soon, after tasting the unprecedentedly high quality of the golden legendary cat food, the two little cuties could no longer resist.

First, tentative little claws appeared at the edge of the hole.

Then, two small, grayish-brown, furry heads cautiously peeked out of the darkness.

Following the scattered cat food on the ground, it gradually appeared in the frame.

In the footage, two F1-generation desert cats seem to be dancing a hesitant tango, taking one step forward and then quickly retreating three steps, warily observing the human who is still lying quietly on the ground.

After a half-minute confirmation, they finally took action again.

One of them, on guard, had its ears perked up and its amber pupils fixed on Chen Nian.

The other cat quickly lowered its head, precisely picked up the cat food from the ground, and chewed it rapidly.

Then the roles are reversed, and this cycle repeats.

Gradually, the vigilance that originated from the depths of their blood seemed to begin to loosen under the influence of an indescribable sense of intimacy and the ultimate temptation of food.

They confirmed that the human meant no harm and even carried a reassuring aura.

Two meters, one meter, half a meter
Finally, they stopped just twenty centimeters from Chen Nian's palm.

It neither moves forward nor backward.

The two little creatures squatted down together, tilting their fluffy little heads. Their two pairs of clear eyes, with a pure blue like the highland sky, were filled with pure curiosity and scrutiny as they stared unblinkingly at the human who brought them delicious and wonderful sensations.

Chen Nian's smile was like the sunshine that suddenly broke through the clouds on the plateau, bright and warm.

"Hello, little ones."

His voice was as gentle as the breeze in your ear.

In the scene, Chen Nian slowly reached out her hand to the two kittens, with several plump cat foods clattering against each other in her palm.

ha--!
One of the larger desert cats suddenly took two steps back, letting out a low, warning hiss!

The fur on its back bristled slightly.

Its forepaws were taut, and the sharp, hooked claws gleamed coldly in the dim light.

A primal, wild aura instantly filled the air!
At the top of the stairs, Xia Qiyue's heart jumped into her throat!
This isn't just a house cat playing around and scratching!
However, faced with this imminent danger, Chen Nian's body remained frozen like a sculpture, completely still.

His outstretched palm remained firmly suspended in place, neither retracting nor moving forward even half an inch.

His gaze fell quietly on his outstretched palm, avoiding eye contact with the intimidating eyes of the desert cat.

In the cat world, direct eye contact means declaring war.

Chen Nian maintained that position for the rest of the time.

Time seemed to freeze in the thin air of the plateau.

At this moment, Chen Nian had used all the knowledge she had acquired in her life.

He was very nervous, his forehead covered in sweat, but at the same time he was also very expectant, hoping that the desert cat would accept him!

Finally, I don’t know how long it took.

A subtle sensation suddenly came from the palm of my hand.

A wet, warm, tentative lick with tiny barbs.

Like a feather brushing against the tip of the heart.

Chen Nian's body trembled slightly, and an indescribable warm current instantly surged throughout her body.

He smiled silently with a sense of relief, his smile brimming with indescribable emotion and accomplishment.

He slowly raised his gaze, which gently fell upon what was before him.

In the video, the two little creatures from the high plateau wilderness are nestled in Chen Nian's generous palm, intently and trustingly munching on a few kibbles of cat food.

Its small body relaxed, and even the tip of its tail swayed slightly unconsciously.

It worked!
The wilderness and the palm of your hand have made a silent, warm pact at this moment!
Congratulations, meow~

[Target successfully recorded: Desert Cat (F1 generation)]

[Reward: Cat Intimacy Points *2]

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