Ferocious Bird

The area within a hundred miles of Huli Port has become a paradise for birds.

With so many birds gathering there, the harbor is covered in bird droppings, and the stench is overwhelming.

The good news was that large flocks of birds gathered, and Zhang Xuezhou and his team finally discovered a flock of falcons that hunt birds, as well as a falcon-like animal.

The bad news is that Huli Harbor is uninhabitable, and Qimeng Haig will likely have to move. Also, the group hasn't found Zuo Teng, so their plan to find the ferocious beast using the lucky charms Zuo Teng carries is not feasible for the time being.

"Damn it, I've never eaten as much bird poop in my entire life as I have in the last two days!"

Zhao Tianhua spat on the ground, then vigorously wiped his mouth. He gripped his long rifle, which was covered in bird droppings, and felt that Qin Meng's hunting days were unbearable.

Compared to the delightful birds of Wanping Province, Zhao Tianhua found the birds of Qinmeng utterly repulsive.

No matter how beautiful the birds' feathers are, or how large or small their bodies are, once you step in bird droppings and get covered in them, it's hard for anyone to appreciate their beauty.

In an attempt to lure flocks of birds, ocean-going cargo ships continued to unload their cargo, and truckloads of various seeds, with their tarpaulins raised, continued to travel towards the Qinling-Mengnan region.

The trucks didn't return to Huli Port until all the seeds were eaten or the sowing was completed.

This has resulted in the number of birds in this area never decreasing since the beginning, and in fact, their numbers are still increasing.

Looking around, there are birds on the ground, birds in the trees, and birds in the air.

The large number of birds gathered together also meant that they were not afraid of people. Unless there was a loud noise that startled them, these birds would not even bother with the hunters. Some carnivorous birds might even launch an attack.

"Who would have thought that what's needed here isn't transport vehicles, weapons, or food supplies, but simply balaclavas, filter masks, leather jackets, and shoe covers!"

Cai Guoli, who partnered with Zhao Tianhua, also let out a sullen sigh. He felt suffocated in this environment, and his eyes were blurred by the countless birds, making them all look pretty much the same.

"Old Cai, aren't you bored living in your old age mansion?" Zhao Tianhua asked casually. "If I had to take orders to Qin Meng's place to hunt birds, I wouldn't do it even if you killed me."

"It's quite nice in the mansion. Everyone is very friendly, and it doesn't feel stuffy at all," Cai Guoli replied after exhaling.

"Tell me, what benefits did they give you?" Zhao Tianhua asked. "I have a feeling this Seventh Sequence thing is a bit unreliable, especially that idiot Song Xianzong. After we reunited, he's been bragging to us all day about how many birds we caught, but he doesn't seem to care about the Seventh Sequence at all!"

"I only learned about the Seventh Sequence after the Alliance Island dispute meeting," Cai Guoli said helplessly. "You know I'm not very strong, I joined the Twilight Mansion late, and I'm from another province/city, so my knowledge is definitely incomplete!"

"There must be some benefits," Zhao Tianhua said. "You're not stupid. I don't believe you'd be so happy hunting birds with me all day if there were no benefits!"

"I really didn't get any benefits," Cai Guoli waved his hands repeatedly, "But the academic atmosphere at the Old Age Mansion is very strong. There's a lot of discussion about something called Mental Strengthening, and everyone's practicing it. I've also tried it out, and I even practice it every day. If you're going to say that's a benefit, then that's the only benefit I've received so far!"

"What kind of garbage is this?"

It was clear that Cai Guoli hadn't gained any benefits, which greatly disappointed Zhao Tianhua.

"Didn't you come into contact with any of the high-tech stuff in Western Capital City?" Zhao Tianhua asked.

"I'm perfectly healthy right now, so I don't know what kind of high technology I need," Cai Guoli said. "If you want access to high technology, our great victory on Alliance Island this time will definitely have taken a lot of advanced technology from the Aomeijia Alliance. We can go back and investigate then!"

"Hey, talking to you is so boring!"

Zhao Tianhua asked around but got nowhere, so he could only grumble.

As the vehicle continued to move forward, he saw another group of vultures pecking at the dead bird carcasses in bird droppings. Only then did his attention turn to the largest and most vulture that was eating the most vulture.

Vultures are not birds that like to live in groups, but the area is full of birds, and many birds have died in fights, while others have been hit and run over by vehicles, which has attracted these scavenging birds of prey.

The vulture targeted by Zhao Tianhua had a wingspan of nearly three meters, making it one of the larger vultures.

However, without verifying the capabilities of this bird, Zhao Tianhua found it difficult to determine whether it belonged to a mythical beast.

However, when hunting, people don't care whether they caught the right one or the wrong one; if they see a bird of prey that might be a rare beast, they just capture it and take it home.

Zhao Tianhua raised his rifle and aimed it at the vulture's wings fifty meters away.

Compared to Song Xianzong and others, the shooting skills of many high- Sequence Holder were undoubtedly lacking in various ways, but hunting with guns was no problem for them, and each of them could even be called a sharpshooter.

Zhao Tianhua shot the vulture in the wing and then jumped out of the car.

He leaped forward, like a tiger falling, and Zhao Tianhua landed steadily beside the vulture more than ten meters away.

"Watch out above!"

Just as Zhao Tianhua was about to grab the large vulture, Cai Guoli, who was driving the pickup truck, shouted.

His gaze swept across the sky, and he saw a dark, shadowy mass descending downwards.

Similar to the scene of a large flock of birds taking flight and darkening the sky, except this time it was a single bird that fell.

The vulture that Zhao Tianhua shot had a wingspan of nearly three meters, which is considered a large bird of prey, while the giant bird falling from the sky had a wingspan of at least twenty meters.

Its enormous body, resembling an aircraft, needs no further differentiation.

Zhao Tianhua reached out and flung the vulture he had caught in his hand, then shot back with explosive force.

He had just leaped back to the side of the pickup truck's cab when a whooshing sound came and a violent gust of wind swept down.

The vulture he had previously tossed out was swallowed whole by the giant bird, as if it were food.

"Send a signal quickly to get people to come this way!"

Zhao Tianhua's face lit up with joy, and he did not show any panic or fear despite encountering the ferocious beast.

Regardless of Scarlet Alliance State had the genetic requirements suitable for this bird-like beast, he had finally seen the beast and entered the process of hunting it.

Whether their team can hunt ferocious beasts and handle everything afterward can be determined through testing, thus avoiding wasted effort later.

He shouted at Cai Guoli, then grabbed the nearly three-meter-long machete strapped to the top of the pickup truck and pulled it into his hand.

The Sixth Sequence of challenges against ferocious beasts undoubtedly carries many high risks, but Zhang Xuezhou possesses the ability of divine healing, which allows him to heal from some injuries. Furthermore, the location is close to the port, making rescue extremely convenient.

Zhao Tianhua stared wide-eyed at the giant bird that had turned to look at him, his gaze fixed on its sharp, hooked beak, while his eyes inadvertently swept over the bird's red, bald head.

"The birds over here in Qinmeng are really ugly, not pleasing at all!"

Although he didn't know if the giant bird in front of him was a vulture, Zhao Tianhua thought that its bald head was really bad and ugly.

He muttered something to himself, as if the giant bird had sensed something.

Zhao Tianhua saw the giant bird raise its head and spread its wings, displaying a very obvious attack posture.

Before Zhao Tianhua could swing his saber, the giant bird flapped its wings, and as if struck by lightning, his saber fell to the ground.