Chapter 436

No one liked being imprisoned, and animals were no different.

The zoo grounds were so small. Having seen the ocean, marine creatures were even less willing to stay in such cramped places.

Lu Ao withdrew his thoughtful gaze and continued forward.

But the orca seemed to sense something and suddenly swished its tail as it swam toward them.

When it came within ten meters of Lu Ao, it even called out to him.

The visitors had no idea what was happening. They only saw the orca suddenly swim toward the viewing area and open its mouth to call out.

The upward curve of its mouth made it look as though it were smiling.

Thinking the orca was interacting with them, the visitors smiled and applauded, tossing all kinds of food from their hands into the pool. Some even stood by the railing and took photos with the orca through it.

The orca ignored them. Its eyes remained fixed on Lu Ao's retreating figure as it let out another mournful cry.

It was intelligent enough to understand many things, which only made it suffer more.

Lu Ao turned around, opened his mouth, then found himself unable to figure out how to comfort the orca.

He greeted the orca in his mind.

The orca slapped the water, sending spray everywhere, and its cries became cheerful.

Since coming to the zoo, this was the first time it had been able to communicate directly with another living creature.

Feeling its excitement, Lu Ao could not help letting out a bitter laugh. He sent it some more thoughts, briefly soothing it.

The orca was happy simply to be able to communicate with someone. When he left, it kept swimming in the pool in his direction.

Lu Ao felt deeply saddened by the sight.

After bidding