Transmigrated to the Beastman World as a Veterinarian – CH144

Wu Jiong said that Chirpy was hiding something, and he was rarely wrong about such matters.

Jian Mo placed his hand on the doorknob. “What could Chirpy be hiding?”

Wu Jiong replied, “I’m not entirely sure, but it might be a toy or something. Either way, it’s acting unusually.”

The wind howled louder outside, and Jian Mo decided there was no need to disturb Chirpy in such weather. “Forget it. Let’s wait for the weather to clear up before checking. Come on, let’s head inside.”

As he spoke, Jian Mo hugged Wu Jiong from behind and pushed him into the house.

Once the door was closed, the cold wind was kept at bay, and the house became especially quiet.

Wu Jiong reached back to hold Jian Mo’s hand, turned around, and kissed him.

With the storm raging outside, the two had plenty of time for other activities.

One kiss led to another, and they soon found themselves heading upstairs.

A few hours later, Wu Jiong came downstairs to fetch water for their bath.

Ever since the house renovation had added a bathroom and toilet to their room, life had become much more convenient.

In such stormy weather, having a warm, sturdy house brought a deep sense of safety and happiness.

Jian Mo changed into a soft, new robe and snuggled against Wu Jiong. Listening to the sound of the wind outside, he soon fell into a peaceful sleep.

After waking up, Jian Mo went to check on Chirpy and Ying Ao.

Recalling Wu Jiong’s comment about Chirpy hiding something, Jian Mo gave Chirpy a closer look.

When their eyes met, Chirpy flapped its wings happily. “Chirp chirp!”

Halfway through flapping, Chirpy seemed to remember something and quickly folded its wings, becoming suspiciously still.

Jian Mo wanted to see what Chirpy was hiding beneath it, but Chirpy’s large body and long feathers made it impossible to tell. Despite looking from several angles, all Jian Mo could see was Chirpy’s big rear end.

Ying Ao lay calmly in the nest, its sharp eyes observing Jian Mo without any intention of tattling.

Getting no clues from Ying Ao, Jian Mo reluctantly returned to the kitchen.

Wu Jiong was there and asked, “What’s for breakfast today?”

Jian Mo replied, “Since the weather’s bad, let’s have something nice. How about pepper blossom bird meat and fried crispy pork?”

The pepper blossom bird meat was prepared like spicy chicken, fried and then stir-fried. Since it required frying, Jian Mo decided to use the same oil to fry the crispy pork.

Wu Jiong offered, “I’ll help.”

Jian Mo made extra meat, setting aside some for their meal while saving the rest in a large basin to feed Ying Ao and Chirpy.

Food supplies were tight during bad weather, so Jian Mo also prepared hay and pearlweed for Chirpy and Ying Ao. The large basin of meat was just a small treat for them.

Even so, Chirpy and Ying Ao got excited at the sight of the crispy pork, flapping their wings enthusiastically.

Fried food was a rare delicacy, whether for humans or winged beasts.

After giving them their portion, Jian Mo headed back inside but suddenly had an idea. He hid by the wall, intending to see what Chirpy might be concealing.

Peeking from the corner, Jian Mo watched quietly.

Ying Ao turned its head to glance briefly in Jian Mo’s direction before curling back into its nest.

Chirpy, oblivious, picked up two pieces of crispy pork, closed its eyes in delight as it ate, and let out a contented “Chirp chirp!”

Then Chirpy turned and pulled a small beast from its nest, placing it in front of the basin containing hay and pearlweed.

Jian Mo was stunned to see that Chirpy had hidden a beast in its nest.

The creature resembled a rabbit in size but had round ears, eyes, and a nose, giving it a plump, adorable appearance.

Jian Mo stared for a while before recognizing it as a River Velvet Beast.

This type of beast usually lived in colder regions and was rare in the He’an Tribe, considered a specialty of the Ice River Tribe. Even there, it was uncommon.

River Velvet Beasts had tender, flavorful meat with a marbled pattern reminiscent of snowflakes. They had small bones and a delicious taste without any gamey or unpleasant odors, making them a sought-after delicacy.

However, they were exceedingly rare. Even in this era, encountering a River Velvet Beast required considerable luck.

Jian Mo had only eaten it twice, but the memory of its exquisite taste left a lasting impression.

Chirpy’s luck was extraordinary.

Jian Mo watched as the River Velvet Beast used its tiny forepaws to delicately nibble on the pearlweed. Chirpy looked at it fondly, then lowered its head to lick the little creature before nudging the food basin closer to it.

The timid River Velvet Beast trembled, its short, round tail quivering from the lick.

Chirpy gave it another affectionate lick before turning its attention back to the basin.

Jian Mo, now thoroughly amused, went to find Wu Jiong and shared the discovery in disbelief. “You won’t believe this—Chirpy has been taking care of a River Velvet Beast! Chirpy is male, so it can’t be maternal instincts, right?”

Wu Jiong replied, “It’s not the breeding season for winged beasts, so that’s unlikely.”

Jian Mo speculated, “Could it be Chirpy’s pet?”

As a pet doctor, Jian Mo knew that some animals adopted other creatures as pets. Cats and dogs, for instance, often treated smaller animals as their companions and could even grieve if their “pets” died.

Chirpy—well, it wasn’t impossible for Chirpy to have a pet too.

Chirpy’s intelligence seemed to surpass that of a dog, and it might have been imitating others by raising something itself.

However, Jian Mo couldn’t shake the feeling that something was off.

Jian Mo asked, “What should we do now? Pretend we don’t know and just prepare extra food for it?”

Wu Jiong replied, “That’s the only option. We can’t just take the River Velvet Beast away and throw it out.”

Jian Mo agreed. “If we did, Chirpy might actually run away.”

The little ones Chirpy used to play with had run away from home before. Chirpy might very well follow their example.

Wu Jiong suggested, “Let’s just act like we don’t know. Maybe one day it’ll get bored and give up.”

Jian Mo, still amazed, said, “A pet’s pet—life really is strange sometimes.”

Seeing that Chirpy could take care of the River Velvet Beast, Jian Mo decided to leave it be.

The wind today was even stronger than the day before.

Bundled in a thick beast-skin robe, Jian Mo pushed Wu Jiong out the door.

Their first stop was to check on the crops in the fields.

The wooden walls had blocked most of the wind, and the crops were doing well, with no signs of being flattened.

After the storm, this batch of crops should avoid significant losses.

Wu Jiong then took Jian Mo on a patrol around the tribe.

Thanks to recent renovations, the houses in the tribe remained intact, with none sustaining damage from the wind.

When they passed by Qing Kuo’s house, Qing Kuo heard them and came out. “Oh, it’s you two. Come in for some tea and a chat.”

Jian Mo pulled Wu Jiong inside. “You’re living the life, aren’t you?”

Qing Kuo chuckled. “What else is there to do? Going out on a windy day and getting injured wouldn’t be worth it. Come on, have some roasted pouch fruit.”

The pouch fruit resembled a persimmon. It was astringent when unripe, but as it ripened, the bitterness faded, leaving the fruit soft and juicy. Peeling the skin revealed a sweet and edible pulp.

Jian Mo and Wu Jiong sat by the firepit, each taking a roasted pouch fruit. They chatted leisurely while peeling and eating.

The roasted pouch fruit was sweet, creamy, and smooth—Jian Mo quite enjoyed it.

A young spotted cat named Ban Jiu approached Jian Mo and placed its paw on his knee, wanting to climb into his lap.

Unfortunately, the once small kitten had grown to the size of a Samoyed and couldn’t fit on Jian Mo’s lap without obstructing his view.

After circling a couple of times, Ban Jiu reluctantly settled nearby, using its fluffy tail as a cushion to sit on primly.

Jian Mo stroked Ban Jiu’s head. “When will Ban Jiu be able to take human form?”

Qing Kuo replied, “Probably this autumn. The little ones usually transform all of a sudden one day, but it’s hard to predict exactly when.”

Jian Mo scratched under Ban Jiu’s chin. “Our Ban Jiu will definitely look amazing when it transforms.”

Ban Jiu rubbed its cheek against Jian Mo’s hand and meowed happily.

After chatting for a while, Jian Mo and Wu Jiong returned home.

Chirpy and Ying Ao were still nestled in their spot, while the long-tailed birds and Tou Tou Beasts remained in the animal shed.

Jian Mo had been worried for some time that the long-tailed birds hadn’t laid eggs, possibly due to poor domestication techniques.

Unexpectedly, during the storm, the long-tailed birds had laid eggs—two of them. Jian Mo wasn’t even sure when the second one had been laid.

Excited, he carefully picked up the eggs, tucked them into his robe pocket, and rushed inside to show Wu Jiong.

Wu Jiong touched the still-warm eggs. “Are these freshly laid?”

Jian Mo guessed, “I think so. The other one might have been laid yesterday or the day before while we weren’t paying attention. Quick, light a fire! Let’s check if these eggs are fertilized.”

Wu Jiong looked puzzled. “Using fire? Won’t that cook them?”

Jian Mo clarified, “No, I just want to see if they’re fertilized. If they are, you’ll see a dark speck inside when held up to the light. Those long-tailed birds are a male and a female, so the chances of fertilization should be high.”

Wu Jiong lit a fire as Jian Mo requested.

Jian Mo brought the eggs close to the flame, carefully inspecting them. Excitedly, he pointed. “Look, both eggs have dark specks inside, don’t they?”

Wu Jiong examined them closely. “They do.”

Jian Mo beamed. “Let’s put the eggs back and see if the long-tailed birds will incubate them. If they do, we could have a steady supply of long-tailed bird eggs in the future.”

Eggs were a valuable resource. While wild bird eggs could be foraged, it was far more convenient to have domestic birds laying eggs regularly.

Especially during winter, when wild bird eggs were scarce, having domesticated birds producing eggs daily would make life much easier.

The long-tailed birds laying eggs put Jian Mo in high spirits, and he hummed happily all day.

Chirpy and Ying Ao seemed to pick up on Jian Mo’s mood and became more lively as well.

The storm lasted several days, keeping everyone stuck at home with nothing to do.

When the wind finally subsided, the entire tribe sprang into action. Hunters resumed hunting, gatherers went out to forage, and daily life returned to normal.

Jian Mo and Wu Jiong also planned an outing.

After days of eating dried meat and vegetables, it was time to gather some fresh produce.

With the storm passing, the temperature dropped sharply, signaling the arrival of autumn. It was time to hunt and forage in preparation for winter.

While there was no urgent need to rush, preparing early meant less pressure later on.

As Jian Mo and Wu Jiong prepared to leave, Chirpy and Ying Ao also seemed eager to go out.

Ying Ao, the most impatient, had left early in the morning and wasn’t even around when Jian Mo went to feed it.

Chirpy, however, remained in its nest, looking guilty and acting rather secretive.

Jian Mo already knew Chirpy was hiding the River Velvet Beast, so he turned a blind eye and didn’t press the issue.

To his surprise, as he and Wu Jiong were about to head out, they spotted Chirpy darting from its nest to the animal shed on the other side of the house. It pressed itself against the shed, acting strangely.

One side of the shed housed the timid Tou Tou Beasts, while the other held the egg-incubating long-tailed birds.

Disturbing either group could cause significant problems, leading to losses for Jian Mo and Wu Jiong.

Jian Mo called out to Chirpy, “Chirpy, what are you doing?”

Chirpy froze in place. “Eep.”

Jian Mo approached, his tone suspicious. “Why are you here for no reason?”

As he drew closer, Jian Mo saw the River Velvet Beast dangling from Chirpy’s beak.

It clicked immediately—Chirpy also wanted to leave, so it was trying to lock its “pet” in the animal shed before heading out.

Realizing it had been caught, Chirpy stiffened. The River Velvet Beast in its beak wasn’t held securely and accidentally fell to the ground.

The round and plump River Velvet Beast, looking like a fluffy ball, bounced slightly when it hit the ground.

Dazed and disoriented, it tried to make a run for it.

But Chirpy was faster. With practiced precision, it smacked the River Velvet Beast with its claw, leaving the poor creature stunned and rolling its eyes. “Cheep.”

This didn’t seem like the behavior of a caring pet owner.

Before Jian Mo could process it, Chirpy deftly picked up the River Velvet Beast again and shoved it into Jian Mo’s arms. “Chirp!”

The movement was identical to how it delivered prey in the past.

Jian Mo immediately understood and muttered, “The River Velvet Beast isn’t a pet—it’s food.”

Chirpy’s large eyes stared at Jian Mo. “Chirp!”

Its tone was firm.

Of course, Jian Mo thought, how could a glutton like Chirpy possibly raise a pet?