Chapter 35: Chapter 35: Heavy Tastes

Xu Ying caught the attention of three adult Vultures while from the corner of her eye, she noticed the King Cobra stealthily approaching two lone young Vultures.

As the three Vultures were about to swoop down on her face, Xu Ying shouted at the largest one, “I can save your malnourished wife!”

At that moment, the King Cobra wrapped around the neck of one young Vulture, hissing venomously, [Don’t move, or I’ll snap the neck of this young Vulture!]

The hostage young Vulture began to whimper.

[Daddy save me, uncle save me!]

[Waaa, bad snake!]

The leading Vulture dug its claws into the sand, braking abruptly, while the other two halted their movements, nearly crashing into Xu Ying.

Xu Ying drew the tranquilizer gun from her waist but ultimately did not pull the trigger.

That’s because the Vulture on the verge of fatherhood urgently asked her:

[Human, you can understand us Vultures talking?]

[Is it true that you can save my wife?]

“Of course, I’m a professional animal rescuer, a seasoned veterinarian specializing in treating animals.”

But it was clear that these Vultures had much more resistance towards humans compared to other animals, and the other two Vultures had a bad attitude towards Xu Ying.

[How can we trust you? You’re the one controlling the King Cobra to take my child hostage!]

[Are you sent by that person to capture us for a mission again?]

Mission, what mission?

The number of questions in Xu Ying’s mind increased, but now there was no time to ask clearly.

While talking to the Vultures, she had already moved to the girl lying on the ground.

The girl had become emaciated, but one could still recognize it was Qiao Yuxi from her facial features.

Qiao Yuxi’s face was deathly pale, lips purplish, with breaths so weak they were almost imperceptible.

Xu Ying took out the bottle of mineral water from the side of her backpack and dripped droplets onto the girl’s chapped lips.

Then she opened an umbrella from the backpack to shield Qiao Yuxi’s head from the increasingly harsh sun, and applied cooling patches to her forehead, neck, and underarms to help lower her body temperature.

Although old Wang had taken a young Vulture hostage, Xu Ying wouldn’t suffer attacks from these Vultures for the time being, but she was still so nervous that she kept swallowing.

The three Vultures’ beaks curved like hooks, long and sharp, right beside her, while the girl in front of her was still in danger.

With such a weak patient, consuming a large amount of water at once could cause vomiting.

After rehydrating Qiao Yuxi in small amounts several times, Xu Ying opened an oral rehydration salt packet.

This was a must-have medicine for desert workers to help restore electrolyte balance, quite effective for dehydration.

Despite her nerves, she didn’t dare to stop her rescue actions, proceeding methodically with each step.

The Vultures, originally guarded and angry, gradually calmed down sensing the professionalism Xu Ying displayed while rescuing.

The girl saying she was a doctor was probably not a lie.

After completing everything possible for first aid, Xu Ying gently held Qiao Yuxi’s hand, ready to detect any sign of awakening.

“I’m sorry, allowing old Wang to take the young Vulture hostage was a last resort. Please trust that I meant no harm and was just eager to save this girl.”

With some free time, Xu Ying sincerely apologized to the Vultures.

“Like you, the family of the girl lying here cares deeply for her safety, hoping for their reunion.”

“Moreover, freeing her is the best choice for you.”

“I promise that starting today, your hardships will end, and henceforth every meal will leave you full. Your wife will also receive the most professional rescue.”

Xu Ying looked at her phone, noticing a message from the six-digit number she had contacted for help. It promised immediate arrival and included a private number asking if she needed any additional supplies, instructing her to call that number if so.

“Aren’t you hungry? What do you want to eat? Quickly place your order now! Tell me what kind of meat you want?”

With a wave of her hand, Xu Ying exuded generous confidence: “Particularly rotten meat might be difficult, but just-deceased animals might be possible!”

The Vultures, accustomed to famine, widened their eyes. Could it be real?

One Vulture cautiously spoke up, [I want to eat lamb! I never got full when eating lamb before. Some people skimped on our food, I long for the taste of human-raised lamb! Just slightly smelly ones~]

With one leading the way, the remaining Vultures couldn’t hold back.

[I want to eat dead fish, ones that have been rotting for ages, the stinky kind! Simply a delicacy!]

…

These buddies have heavier tastes than each other!

If reincarnated as humans in the next life, they might be fans of stinky tofu and durian.

Xu Ying edited her phone’s memo: “Don’t rush, one at a time.”

After noting what the Vultures wanted to eat, Xu Ying dialed the private number from the message.

The other party picked up almost instantly.

A cold, steady male voice came through the phone.

“Hello, I’m Qiao Yanli.”

——”Hello, I’m Xu Ying.”

“I need seventy pounds of slightly smelly mutton, a hundred nearly rotted stinky fish, fifty pounds of recently deceased beef…”

Xu Ying rattled off the bizarre list of food items, and the person on the other end clearly paused at such an odd request.

“Alright, I’ve taken note.”

The man who answered was very smart. He only paused for a moment, realizing the rescuer must have her reasons for these items, and didn’t question it further.

“Anything else besides these?”

Xu Ying shook her head, “That’s all.”

The man on the other end paused, “What about you? Is there anything you need?”

“I can get you whatever you want.”

On hearing this, Xu Ying clutched Qiao Yuxi’s hand tighter. Given the limited equipment she carried, she was very afraid of watching a life slowly slip away before her eyes. The helplessness almost made her want to cry.

Her voice trembled slightly: “I need you to arrive quickly, I’m actually a bit scared.”

The person on the other end apparently wasn’t experienced in comforting, but lowered his voice as soothingly as possible: “Don’t be afraid, I’ll be there soon.”

“Should the call remain connected?”

——”No need, I worry about the battery running out.”

Xu Ying sniffled, “Thank you for the comfort, I’m not that scared now.”

The conversation ended.

Xu Ying exhaled deeply, regained her composure, and addressed the Vultures: “Alright, your delivery order has been placed. Wait for it to arrive!”

Vultures, who had suffered greatly, still seemed skeptical: [Could such a wonderful thing really happen?]

Xu Ying tilted her head: “Why would I lie to you? Besides, even if we hadn’t encountered this girl, as endangered animals, you could still enjoy sumptuous meals every day!”

“You are first-class national animals, and the Capital has set up a special raptor rescue center just for you!”

“In Huaxia, there are specific laws protecting you. If humans mistreat you, they can be imprisoned for decades.”

Xu Ying found reports and photos of the suspect who had kept and abandoned these Vultures, showing them to the birds: “See, the person who secretly raised and then abandoned you has now been jailed.”

“He has paid the price for his actions.”

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