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

Chapter 89 Chen Nian knows illusion magic!
"calm!"

Chen Nian used her body to block Xiao Yu from Wang Cai.

Wangcai is in great danger right now!
This was the first time he had ever been so close to a wild feline whose ferocity was fully unleashed. Even though it was just a small Pallas's cat, the aura emanating from the wilderness still made his heart pound and his adrenaline surge!
Even through the protective suit, I could feel my pulse pounding violently in my palm.

Conventional methods have completely failed at this moment!
Any unnecessary movement or sound could be the trigger to unleash wealth.

Chen Nian held her breath.

They pinned all their hopes on the catnip they had just sprinkled.

The moment he saw Wangcai's near-collapse state, he almost instinctively increased the dosage.

If even this last attempt fails, he can only take Xiaoyu and leave, hoping that being alone will allow Wangcai's taut nerves to relax a little.

"Wangcai."

Seeing Wangcai's condition, Xiaoyu felt extremely distressed.

Like Chen Nian, she was well aware of how dangerous Wangcai was right now.

I'm not referring to its aggressiveness, but rather its inherent security!

Such a severe and prolonged stress response is a deadly poison to the Pallas's cat's fragile endocrine system, and can trigger acute kidney failure at any time!

That's a death trap, faster than any external injury!

All of this had already happened quietly before she and Chen Nian came in!

If it weren't for her and Chen Nian's arrival, Wangcai might have met its death in silence!

This is something she cannot accept!

However, now is not the time to feel sorry for them.

At this moment, professional competence overwhelmed my heartache.

Xiaoyu's eyes sharpened, her tone resolute, and she reached out to pull at Chen Nian's protective suit: "Teacher Chen! We must evacuate immediately and call for anesthesia! Wangcai's condition is too dangerous!"

This is the rescue procedure.

This is also the only feasible solution that might save Wangcai's life.

But Chen Nian's body seemed rooted to the spot.

He stared intently at the grayish-yellow, exploding ball of fur in front of him, which was constantly growling, and said in a deep but unusually firm voice: "Wait a little longer!"

"Forcibly anesthetizing it now will only plunge it into a deeper and more uncontrollable cycle of stress! The situation won't be any better than it is now!"

"But..." Xiaoyu didn't understand what he was waiting for.

But Chen Nian's unwavering back and unquestionable certainty inexplicably loosened her grip on his hand, and her questioning voices subsided.

In the monitoring room, Lin Qidong witnessed all of this and was so shocked that he ran frantically towards the feeding area.

He ran while thinking anxiously.

"what happened!"

"In this situation, you should have evacuated immediately. Why did you stay put? It's one thing for Teacher Chen not to understand, but Xiaoyu, why are you making things worse?!"

Lin Qidong frowned.

He didn't understand why Wangcai had suddenly gone mad.

However, according to the rules, if this happens, people should evacuate the scene immediately to avoid causing secondary harm to people and animals!

Xiaoyu, as a seasoned rescuer, should know this very well.

But instead of leaving, the two stayed in the same spot as if waiting for something.

How could Lin Qidong not be anxious!
As Lin Qidong sprinted, he yelled into the walkie-talkie, "Sector Two! Prepare the tranquilizer guns! Hurry!"

However, when Lin Qidong, accompanied by two staff members armed with tranquilizer guns, suddenly pushed open the door to the feeding area, the tense scene he had anticipated did not materialize.

What catches the eye.

It was a scene of almost eerie tranquility—

Just moments ago, Sun Wangcai had been like a ferocious beast, but now it was quietly crouching on its rock.

The bristling fur had subsided, the round ears that were pressed against the back of the head stood up slightly, and the golden vertical pupils that were once full of aggression, though still wary, no longer contracted wildly, but instead looked somewhat confused.

It tilted its round head slightly, and its short nose was twitching unconsciously.

It seemed to be trying to discern the peculiar, almost overwhelming odor in the air.

The catnip worked!

Chen Nian was kneeling on one knee to the side, professionally and quickly checking Wangcai's physical condition through gloves.

Xiao Yu, a veteran rescuer, stood blankly behind Chen Nian like a greenhorn, looking like she wanted to help but didn't know how.

Upon seeing this, Lin Qidong's tense nerves instantly relaxed by half.

It seems that Teacher Chen has brought the situation under control.

Immediately, a great deal of confusion welled up in my mind.

He raised his hand and pressed down on the muzzle of the tranquilizer gun, then gestured for everyone to leave before tiptoeing over.

"Xiaoyu?"

He patted Xiaoyu on the shoulder and asked what had just happened.

"Why didn't you evacuate immediately? Why did Wangcai suddenly calm down?"

Xiaoyu snapped out of her daze, her gaze falling on Chen Nian, her eyes filled with indescribable emotions, before she slowly explained:

“It’s catnip.” “Just now, when I was about to take Teacher Chen away from here, he told me to wait a moment.”

"I didn't understand what he was waiting for before, but now I know, he's waiting for the catnip to take effect."

"I never expected it to actually work!"

Xiaoyu murmured.

Recalling the scene of Wangcai suddenly calming down after his frenzy, she felt like she was dreaming!
When have wild cats ever been so easily calmed down?

No!

Anesthesia is the only option!

However, Chen Nian accomplished this effortlessly with just a little bit of catnip?

This is too unscientific!
Xiaoyu prefers to believe that Chen Nian can use illusion magic!
It must be an illusion!!
Hearing Xiaoyu's words, Lin Qidong was also stunned.

The two of them seemed to be frozen in place, their gazes fixed on Chen Nian, as if they wanted to speak but dared not disturb her.

At that moment, Chen Nian seemed oblivious to everything that was happening behind her.

His entire being was now immersed in the world of the Pallas's cat before him.

Wangcai's outward calm was just a temporary effect of the catnip; he needed to know the real reason for Wangcai's madness!

Under the brim of the hat, two pairs of fluffy cat ears were clustered together like never before.

Listen carefully to the voice of the Pallas's cat in front of me.

Gradually, Chen Nian's vision blurred, and she seemed to see something:
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Under the boundless blue sky, the clouds drift and swirl.

The wind of the plateau, carrying the scent of grass and dust, whistles across the undulating meadows, then playfully slips through the bushy, lion-mane-like fur of a wild spirit.

The sprite, resembling Ao Bai, was comfortably perched on the leeward side of the hillside.

It transforms into a perfect gray-yellow fuzzy rock.

Two short, round, pom-pom-like ears twitched alertly, catching any signals in the wind.

A gentle breeze caressed its naturally world-weary, flat face, causing the long hair on its cheeks to ripple like water.

It remained motionless, its breathing deep and slow.

It seemed as if it had become one with the rock beneath it.

Suddenly, a very subtle sound came from an inconspicuous little hole beside its feet.

In an instant, the fuzzy rock came to life!

The hunter, who had been feigning sleep, suddenly awoke!
Two gray shadows, as fast as lightning, swung fiercely towards the cave entrance with a whooshing sound!

Immediately afterwards, a large mouth full of sharp teeth bit down precisely!

The whole process took less than two seconds. The plump pika under his paws only had time to let out a short, sharp scream before it fell completely silent.

Snore snore—

A satisfied snort rolled from the depths of the victor's throat.

Having successfully hunted, it happily wagged its tail, carrying its trophy, which was almost half its body size, and leisurely walked up the hillside with its short legs.

Instead of enjoying its spoils on the spot, it planned to take them back with it.

This rabbit is so big!
That should be enough to feed their whole family for a long time!
Screen transition——

An unusually large pika frantically scurries away from a pile of human debris.

Behind them, a gray-yellow figure followed closely, displaying astonishing agility and speed in the confined space.

The pika was quickly cornered.

It thought excitedly:
This one is so big, it'll last a long time!

It lunged forward with all its might using its hind legs!

The next second, the cold metal teeth snapped shut with a snap, and excruciating pain instantly overwhelmed all consciousness!
The mouse and rabbit ran away.

Then came the chaotic sound of footsteps, the blinding beam of a flashlight, the rough burlap sack, and darkness and jolts.

When I woke up again, I was in front of a cage from which I could not escape.

A sense of despair began to spread.

Finally, the picture freezes.

In the warm light and shadow of the rock crevices, a pair of golden eyes similar to Wangcai's, but gentler, along with several pairs of innocent, bright eyes full of pure dependence and expectation, are quietly 'gazing' at it through invisible time and space.

There was a silent waiting in those eyes.

It is their only hope for survival.

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Inside the quarantine zone.

Chen Nian slowly opened her eyes.

(Not a mouse~ It's a rabbit!)

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