Zhou Fengxia's gust of wind-like figure disappeared between the vegetable patch and the chicken coop. For a moment, only Yu Bai and Jiang Zhou, who was lost in thought, were left in the yard.
It was not until Zhou Fengxia's figure completely disappeared at the kitchen door that Jiang Zhou's somewhat dilated pupils suddenly shrank and focused on Yu Bai.
His Adam's apple rolled, and his voice was a little hoarse and tense, which he himself was not aware of.
"Miss Yu, Miss Yu... those chickens, they..."
He seemed to be choosing his words, or trying to digest the bizarre scene just now.
"Can they... understand human speech?"
As soon as Jiang Zhou said this, he felt it was ridiculous.
Can chickens understand human language?
This is simply a fantasy!
Yu Bai met his glare that was almost spitting fire, coughed lightly twice with a bit of uneasiness, and said vaguely:
"Ahem...I guess so."
She secretly complained in her heart: These little bastards are not only unable to understand human language, they are almost becoming spirits!
When they first used the spirit gathering array, they had already demonstrated intelligence and agility far beyond their peers.
Zhou Fengxia enjoyed raising chickens for the first time. She took care of them almost like pets and talked to them every day.
Later, my mother had a sudden idea and pestered Yu Bai, insisting that these "darlings" take a step further and become "human".
Yu Bai couldn't persuade her, so he had to secretly use the spirit gathering array to strengthen these chickens a second time, which is why they have such almost demonic spirituality now.
But these details would naturally not be told to Jiang Zhou.
After Jiang Zhou heard Yu Bai admit in person that chickens could understand human language, he took another breath and felt that his worldview had been hit unprecedentedly at this moment, and was even a little shaky.
chicken?
Understand what people say?
Can you still react?
This was even more outrageous than all the fantasy stories he had ever heard combined!
In his opinion, the animals that can understand complex commands, apart from well-trained police dogs, are the Border Collies and German Shepherds with top IQs.
But now, a group of chickens actually...
Jiang Zhou felt his temples throbbing. He forced himself to calm down, took a deep breath, and stared at Yu Bai with a burning gaze. His voice was a little low due to extreme depression:
"Miss Yu, you... tell me honestly, can the chickens we raise together in the future... also be like this?"
This issue is of vital importance!
If we can really cultivate this kind of "magic chicken", then its value... is simply immeasurable!
A trace of helplessness flashed across Yu Bai's eyes.
She knew that Jiang Zhou would definitely think in this direction.
But the fact is, the large spirit gathering array on the mountain is mainly used to promote the large-scale production of mutant crops and improve livestock breeds. With the energy dispersed, the effect is far less pure and concentrated than the "special treatment" she gives to her chickens.
In the future, chickens raised on farms will have tastier meat, shorter growth cycles, greater disease resistance, and the energy to improve human health.
Of course, they may be smarter than ordinary chickens, but it is impossible for them to reach the level of "intelligence" as these chickens in front of us.
"Mr. Jiang, you're overthinking it." Yu Bai interrupted his fantasy with a firm tone, "No."
"Won't?"
Jiang Zhou frowned and almost blurted out.
"Why?"
Why is it different?
Yu Bai seemed to have expected him to ask this question.
"Boss Jiang, these chickens you see are my mother's favorite."
She paused, organized her words, and then slowly began to explain:
"You've met my mother, Zhou Fengxia. She doesn't have many hobbies other than caring about chickens and ducks."
"She carefully 'tamed' these chickens from the time they were chicks, talking to them every day, feeding them and guiding them with specific commands and gestures. Over time, they naturally picked up some human instincts and were able to remember simple commands. It's the same principle as training police dogs, but with chickens."
"As for the farms we work with,"
Yu Bai's tone suddenly changed, becoming more commercial and rational.
"We are pursuing economies of scale and economic benefits. The main uses of chickens are for food and egg-laying, so the key lies in their meat quality, egg production rate, growth cycle and disease resistance."
"We don't have the energy, nor can we invest the effort and dedication my mom did to 'domesticate' tens of thousands of chickens. It's unrealistic and the cost is too high."
"However, Mr. Jiang, please rest assured. Although the chickens on the farm won't be as good as the ones I have at home, their quality is definitely top-notch."
"Whether it's the deliciousness of the meat, the nutritional value of the eggs, or the special energy they contain that is beneficial to the human body, they will far surpass any ordinary chickens and eggs on the market."
“If you consume it for a long time, you will see the benefits to your body…you will witness them with your own eyes, and you may even get unexpected surprises.”
As Jiang Zhou listened to Yu Bai's explanation, the excitement and enthusiasm on his face gradually cooled down, replaced by a deep thought.
"Aunt Zhou's...taming..." he repeated in a low voice, his eyes wandering over Yu Bai's calm face.
Yu Bai's explanation sounds reasonable and impeccable.
It seems to make sense if we explain it using modern science's "conditioned reflex" and "behavioral training."
But he always felt that things were not that simple.
The spirituality displayed by those chickens and the almost wise look in their eyes cannot be fully summarized by the simple word "domesticated".
His intuition told him that Yu Bai must have concealed the most crucial part.
Perhaps, she really has a way to make all chickens so "psychic", but for some reason she is unwilling to say -
Could it be those rings?
Jiang Zhou's mind was racing with thoughts, but his expression remained calm.
He knew that if he continued to ask, Yu Bai would not give in.
In that case...
His eyes rolled, and his face suddenly changed to one of worry and earnestness, and his tone became much gentler:
"Miss Yu, I suddenly have an unwelcome request."
"Well, I've had a cat for many years. It's like an old friend of mine."
"Lately, he's been lethargic, not eating or moving, and has lost a lot of weight. I took him to the veterinary hospital for a checkup, but they couldn't find any specific illness. The doctor just said it was due to old age, declining functions, and a weakened constitution."
"Also, this cat...has a bit of a weird temper. Usually when I want to get closer to it and pet it, it's not very happy. I always find it difficult to communicate with it."
"Ms. Yu, do you have any idea how to make it... well, feel better? Or at least help me understand its thoughts a little bit and stop it from resisting me so much?"
After saying that, Jiang Zhou's eyes were fixed on Yu Bai, with a hint of subtle temptation and expectation.
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