With so many animals coming to human territory, it's impossible for them to leave no trace at all.
What's more, some of these animals are quite uncivilized; they make a huge mess of their food and then don't clean it up, which is practically letting humans know that a "thief" has broken in.
Moreover, there was more than one "thief".
Although Junqi and Niannian are also included.
That night, Junqi and Niannian went to the human settlement as usual to look for something to eat. When they were almost at their destination, Junqi smelled an unusual scent and stopped immediately, alert to the danger.
"Coo coo." What's wrong?
Niannian didn't understand the meaning of Junqi's action. He called out in confusion, but still followed Junqi and flew to the tree branch.
Although birds don't look very good when they first start flying, it has to be said that birds have their own talent for flying, and they are born to be the darlings of the sky.
In just a few days, under Jun Qi's supervision, Niannian's flying posture has been corrected a lot. After all, it goes without saying that she can figure out which flying posture is the most energy-saving.
"Coo coo." Something's up.
Jun Qi's weathered eyes were fixed on the distance. As an excellent hunter, he was always exceptionally alert to danger. At this moment, his intuition told him that there was something ahead.
Then he will definitely stop.
Something's up? What's up?
Year after year, he would stand on the tree branch, gazing at the small human village. Even from such a distance, he could smell the scents of various foods, animals, and other aromas, all mixed together, making it particularly distinct.
Five minutes after Jun Qi landed on the branch, a glimmer of light appeared where they were looking.
Although Jun Qi's eyesight is failing, having been injured by a hawk before, and now, with age, he can no longer see distant things clearly.
If a glimmer of light appears there, it means that humans have awakened, and that place is no longer safe.
Therefore, this route is not recommended.
Looks like we'll have to eat sparrows. Sparrows are the most plentiful at this time of year; they may be small, but there are just so many of them.
Previously, Jun Qi was the only one who fought alone, but now he has Niannian. Although the little guy doesn't know how to hunt yet, he has a good learning ability.
Jun Qi plans to bring the little guy along this time, so he can have a full meal.
For hunting, the most important things are speed and strength, and owls possess both of these; it's just a matter of how they use them.
Moreover, by taking this opportunity to teach the little guy how to hunt, we can quickly get rid of him.
Adult owls are either solitary or have mates; they do not stay with their parents.
This winter seems particularly long; it snows all the time, and the heavy snow has erased all traces of snow.
This is a necessary process before rebirth. When spring comes next year and the snow melts, everything will start anew.
Xu Qiaoqiao's hibernation lasted longer than usual, and she was expected to be able to perceive her surroundings again around April.
Even so, at this time, the traces of winter have not completely disappeared, and snow can be seen everywhere, with icy water flowing into the rivers.
When Xu Qiaoqiao woke up, the sky was still dark. She sat up groggily, her mind not yet fully clear.
This hibernation period consumed a lot of the fat she had stored up, which caused her to lose a significant amount of weight. The once chubby hedgehog now looks rather thin.
I'm so hungry.
Xu Qiaoqiao, who had just woken up, desperately needed food to replenish her energy. She glanced around briefly and saw that Junjun and Niannian were not there; they must have gone out hunting.
Xu Qiaoqiao yawned and then slowly walked out. Because she had just woken up, her limbs were a little weak, so she found the nearest place where the grass was growing nicely and looked very fresh.
There was still some uncut snow next to the grass. Xu Qiaoqiao only noticed this after her stomach felt a little full.
Based on her animal instincts, the way these plants were growing, and her own condition, she felt that it was April.
An intuition without any reason.
Did you sleep for this long in April?
Xu Qiaoqiao's mouth was bulging. She wondered how Junjun and the others were doing, and Niannian too. It had been almost four months since she last saw them. They must have grown very tall by now.
Maybe he'll be an adult soon.
After Xu Qiaoqiao finished eating, she felt a bit stronger, so she went to dig for earthworms. Eating grass was too boring; she wanted to eat meat!
In spring, earthworms are very active. Xu Qiaoqiao didn't go to the water's edge, but found a relatively damp spot and started digging. She ate every earthworm she saw, her mouth never idle, and her hands did the same.
"Chirp chirp".
Not bad, not bad, earthworms are still the tastiest.
Once she felt full, Xu Qiaoqiao stopped what she was doing. She was feeling particularly energetic after waking up, especially after filling her stomach.
After finishing her meal, Xu Qiaoqiao started wandering around, since it was still early.
She must be five years old now. Time really flies.
Just as Xu Qiaoqiao was sighing, an owl suddenly hooted, and she immediately became alert and looked in the direction of the sound.
To my surprise, I had just looked up when I was suddenly embraced tightly.
"Gurgle—"
Because of the owl's hoot, Xu Qiaoqiao immediately became alert, and the thorns on her back went into a defensive stance.
Every year when she lunges forward, she gets pricked.
Xu Qiaoqiao looked at the owl in front of her. Judging from its size, it should be in its sub-adult stage. This is... Niannian!
"Chirp chirp".
"Coo coo!"
Year after year, he was pricked by Xu Qiaoqiao's thorns, and the pain made him jump several times. Because it was an unguarded movement, he was injured.
The scent of each year wasn't something Xu Qiaoqiao remembered very well. After all, animals don't have deep memories, and besides, the other person was nearing adulthood, so their scent had changed a lot.
However, Xu Qiaoqiao still felt a sense of familiarity.
"Coo coo".
Xu Qiaoqiao sensed Jun Qi's aura. Having spent so much time with him, she was certain she wouldn't mistake Jun Qi's presence.
Upon seeing Xu Qiaoqiao, Jun Qi landed directly in front of her.
Upon seeing this, Xu Qiaoqiao rushed forward in a flash. Jun Qi, with practiced ease, squatted down, trying to lower his height as much as possible, and then Xu Qiaoqiao suddenly hugged him.
Wow, Junjun, I miss you so much!
Xu Qiaoqiao hugged Jun Qi tightly, buried her head in his feathers, felt his presence, and inexplicably became happy.
Jun Qi also lowered his head. Their noses touched, their eyes met, and they both saw the happiness in each other's eyes.
I've successfully survived another year, that's great.
Looking at these two inseparable adult animals, Nian Nian felt a little wronged, as if she had been forgotten.
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