After Peiqi finished treating the golden eagle, she went off to rest. Since the eagle wasn't a companion yet, she hadn't put much care into the treatment. She stopped once the bleeding had more or less subsided.
The golden eagle suddenly realized the benefits of being part of a team. Not only would it have companions to fight alongside, but someone would also treat its injuries.
Even finding food would no longer be a problem...
Were these people trying to recruit it? Should it agree?
The golden eagle stood there in a daze for ages, but nobody paid it any attention. Even that stupid bird that kept leering at it had deliberately turned away.
Everyone, human and beast alike, understood Sister Yao's intentions perfectly. She was interested, but she couldn't make the first move. The eagle was too proud and needed some humbling, so they all played along.
They ate and drank as usual, completely ignoring the golden eagle.
Once Bai Yaoyao saw that everyone had rested enough, she stood up and said, "Let's move!"
Everyone hurried to their feet and followed.
The golden eagle couldn't help following them too. Bai Yaoyao asked it bluntly, "Why are you following us?"
The golden eagle no longer cared about saving face. It shuffled over in tiny steps and stammered out its willingness to join.
Bai Yaoyao raised an eyebrow. "I invited you before, and you refused. Now you're hurt, and suddenly you want to join. Are you trying to use us? Planning to leave once you've healed? You wish."
The golden eagle shook its head vigorously to show that wasn't what it meant, but Bai Yaoyao simply turned and walked away.
On the verge of tears, the golden eagle trailed behind them. It wanted to turn around and leave, but-but reason told