Under the guidance of the small animal guides, the group entered very smoothly.

Before we knew it, the sun had set, dyeing the sky orange.

The temperature in the forest dropped suddenly, and the chill spread quietly as the night fell.

Everyone successfully arrived near a lapis lazuli mine marked on the map.

Xia Zhining immediately mobilized her animal companions to scatter and inquire: "Everyone, please help me ask, has anyone seen a woman carrying a wooden box appear in this area recently?"

Not long after, Wuya returned with crucial intelligence: "The coral snake said she saw us and was looking for someone! She searched the mining area for a while and then headed north."

Upon hearing this, Miao Zhichang immediately found the corresponding location on the map: "To the north... is the safflower production area. The locals call it 'Eagle's Beak Cliff.'"

His expression suddenly became serious. "But traces of takin have been found in that area before. We must be extra careful."

Brother and sister Zheng Yi nodded.

Xia Zhining calmly arranged, "I'll send a few clever little guys out front as sentinels. As soon as they detect any movement from the takin, we can move immediately."

Miao Zhichang watched the scene unfold and couldn't help but sigh, "It's amazing and convenient to have animals as guides!"

He shook his head, a hint of envy in his tone. "It's a shame this talent for communicating with animals is so rare, I'm afraid you can't find one in a million miles. Not everyone has this ability."

Xia Zhining smiled faintly: "There's nothing to regret, there's still a long way to go in the future."

She already had a clear blueprint in her mind.

Once the animal vaccine she is currently developing is successfully developed, she will systematically study the vocalization patterns of common animals such as cats and dogs.

When analyzing how they express different emotions and needs, what are the differences in the sonic characteristics of "woof" and "mi"?

If we can summarize a set of rules of animal language and compile it into teaching materials, even ordinary people without her talent will be able to understand the intentions of animals more accurately.

By then, the police and police dogs will cooperate more tacitly, and they can even introduce other "staffed animals" with their own specialties to allow animals to play their unique value in different fields.

The group continued searching up the mountain road and soon found traces of takin activity.

The trunks of several young trees bore obvious marks of impact and friction, and on an exposed rock wall not far away were large, wet marks from being licked.

After carefully examining the rock face, Xia Zhining explained, "These are takin lick marks. They need a lot of salt, so they seek out salty rock faces to replenish their minerals."

Ji Shuyun's expression was stern. "Look at these traces, they are still fresh. They were active here not long ago."

As the sky gradually darkened, the little bats that had been out for a walk suddenly flew back quickly, screaming in panic:

[Sister! A group of big guys are rushing towards us!]

Almost immediately, the three of them heard the distant thud of hooves and the crackling of trees being broken. The small animals immediately scattered and hid, but the three living people had nowhere to hide.

"It's a herd of takin!" Xia Zhining made a quick decision, "Quickly retreat to the crevice we just passed by!"

Just as they were evacuating urgently, they heard the angry roar of takins in the distance.

After Xia Zhining heard the roars of the antelopes clearly, he suddenly stopped.

[These annoying humans again!]

[We are wrongly accused of murder every day!]

"Isn't it just that I lost my temper? Who didn't kill them? It's so frustrating to have to take the blame!"