Transmigrated to the Beastman World as a Veterinarian – CH150

The Shang Meng Tribe members were overjoyed when Jian Mo said he could treat River Qin. A lively group surrounded Jian Mo and Wu Jiong, eagerly escorting them to see the creature.

Their River Qin was kept in the large river outside the tribe. Jian Mo also noticed a simple dock built along the riverbank, likely to facilitate interaction with the River Qin.

Standing on the dock, a tribe member blew a long whistle, then everyone turned their gaze to the river’s surface.

The water rippled, and soon, a milk-white fish emerged, its fins propelling it gracefully toward the shore.

“Xiao Guai, how are you feeling today?”

“Swim slower, don’t rush. You’re still carrying eggs.”

“Oh, look at you—what a good mood today!”

From the tribe’s interaction with the fish, Jian Mo could tell they shared a deep bond.

The fish swam up to the dock, raising its head and gazing at everyone with its round eyes. “Jie——”

One of the tribe members knelt on the dock, stretching out a hand to stroke Xiao Guai’s head.

Jian Mo took the opportunity to study the River Qin.

It resembled a dolphin, with smooth, milk-white skin, large eyes, and a round head. Its mouth curved upward in a perpetual smile, giving it an endearing appearance.

Even without closer inspection, Jian Mo could sense that its temperament was likely gentle—no wonder the tribe named it “Xiao Guai” (Little Well-behaved One).

As the tribe members interacted with the River Qin, Jian Mo observed its full size. The creature was enormous, stretching over ten meters in length and nearly three meters in width—larger than an average small boat.

Only a river of this scale could support such a massive fish.

Before Jian Mo could take in all the details, a tribe member, still stroking Xiao Guai’s head, turned to him.

“Normally, Xiao Guai’s eggs should have slid into the uterus and been laid by now, but there’s been no progress. We’re getting worried.”

“Gah?” Jian Mo blurted out, snapping back to attention.

He focused on the River Qin’s belly, observing closely for a moment. Sure enough, he spotted round eggs inside its body.

Wait, the River Qin is ovoviviparous?!

Isn’t it a fish?!

A cold sweat formed on Jian Mo’s brow.

He was a veterinarian, yes, and experienced with treating many types of animals. But ovoviviparous creatures were exceedingly rare, found only among certain fish and reptiles.

In school, his professors had taught ovoviviparity as an evolutionary evidence of the transition from egg-laying to live birth.

Back then, it was just theoretical knowledge. No one had expected veterinarians to assist with ovoviviparous births.

Jian Mo had been thrilled at the prospect of treating an animal in his area of expertise, but now his confidence was wavering.

The Shang Meng Tribe members eyed him skeptically.

Jian Mo steadied himself. “Let me examine it first. It might just not be time for the eggs to be laid.”

The tribe agreed, and Jian Mo requested his medical kit.

After some bustling, Jian Mo returned with a stethoscope, his expression serious as he began examining the River Qin.

The massive fish obediently stayed near the dock, cooperating with his every move like a docile puppy.

Jian Mo couldn’t help stroking its smooth skin, his resolve to help kept growing stronger.

After the examination, Jian Mo concluded that the mother’s condition seemed stable. However, determining the status of the eggs inside was nearly impossible.

Separated by layers of skin and egg casing, even the most experienced veterinarian would struggle to ascertain the health of the embryos.

Jian Mo thought for a moment and said, “I can confirm that the River Qin is in good health. As for the eggs… I can’t say for sure.”

The Shang Meng Tribe members grew anxious. “What should we do?”

Jian Mo replied, “For now, we should observe. If the mother remains healthy, we don’t need to intervene. If the eggs threaten her health, I’ll figure out a way to remove them.”

Fortunately, Jian Mo had brought a well-stocked medical kit. While the River Qin’s size presented challenges, performing surgery was feasible if necessary.

After some discussion, the tribe agreed to this plan.

Their leader turned to Jian Mo and said, “Xiao Guai has been with our tribe for over sixty years. We consider her a member of our family. Please, do your best to keep her safe.”

Jian Mo nodded solemnly. “I will do everything I can.”

Thanks to his efforts, the tribe’s trust in Jian Mo and Wu Jiong increased significantly. They even invited them to bring Chirpy and Ying Ao into the village.

Jian Mo and Wu Jiong accepted the invitation. Having Chirpy and Ying Ao nearby gave them peace of mind.

Chirpy, with its naturally friendly disposition, quickly charmed the tribe’s cubs. By the next day, it was frolicking with them near the water.

The Shang Meng Tribe’s beast forms resembled otters—big-eyed, round-nosed, gray-furred, and adorably chubby.

They loved playing in the water, and Chirpy joined in eagerly. Though using its wings to swim looked odd, it was surprisingly effective.

Jian Mo watched as the cubs climbed onto Chirpy’s back, which it didn’t mind at all. It happily ferried them across the river, occasionally curling its wings in what looked like a show-off move.

The cubs had a blast, their sharp laughter ringing throughout the village.

At one point, the cubs invited Chirpy to ride on their backs. Chirpy sniffed curiously, its bright eyes blinking, before hopping on.

One dared to invite, and another dared to accept!

Before Jian Mo could intervene, Chirpy’s large body flattened the cubs into the river like a capsized raft.

Moments later, the cubs bobbed back up like a cluster of gourds, laughing and urging Chirpy to do it again.

Nearby, Xiao Guai watched before eventually joining in.

Aware of Xiao Guai’s condition, Chirpy was careful not to exert itself too much, and the cubs instinctively avoided her belly.

Jian Mo observed them for a while, noting their gentle play wouldn’t harm Xiao Guai. He allowed them to continue, reasoning that the activity might even aid Xiao Guai’s labor.

In addition to encouraging activity, Jian Mo advised the tribe to enhance Xiao Guai’s diet with her favorite fish, nutrient-rich meat and organs, as well as berries and vegetables to ensure proper vitamin intake.

Whether it was Jian Mo’s methods or simply Xiao Guai reaching her time, three days later, Jian Mo noticed a depression forming on her swollen belly—a sign the eggs were moving into the uterus.

Jian Mo immediately informed the tribe.

Rushing to the dock, the tribe confirmed his observation. “Yes, this means she’s about to lay the eggs!”

Jian Mo instructed, “Bring the net you prepared earlier. Let her deliver near the dock.”

The tribe hurried to comply, fetching a net woven from bark fibers. Beastmen in their otter forms dove into the water, setting up a makeshift delivery area for Xiao Guai.

The net wasn’t to restrict her movements but to signal a safe zone for labor, ensuring help was close at hand.

Xiao Guai, being highly intelligent, stayed within the net after it was set up by the Shang Meng Tribe and began the birthing process there.

However, the pain of labor caused it to emit a series of long, ethereal cries, resembling the sound of a musical instrument echoing across the river.

Jian Mo had no time to marvel at the sound. He quickly instructed the tribe to bring food to help Xiao Guai replenish its energy.

Xiao Guai alternated between eating and pushing. Occasionally, its tail slapped the water surface in pain, clearly struggling to endure.

From morning until evening, Xiao Guai labored. Its progress was visible as the eggs within its belly began to rupture, and the fetus moved into the birth canal.

However due to what Jian Mo suspected was overnutrition during pregnancy, the fetus was larger than usual, making it impossible for Xiao Guai to deliver naturally.

Initially, Xiao Guai still had the strength to push and struggle, but as the labor dragged on, it grew utterly exhausted, lying motionless with dull eyes.

Despite the tribe’s efforts to feed it and massage its belly to stimulate contractions, there was little improvement.

Jian Mo frowned and said, “This isn’t sustainable. If this goes on, Xiao Guai will be in danger.”

Tribal leader Wu Sheng asked urgently, “What do we do?”

Jian Mo replied, “I plan to use a scalpel to expand the birth canal and then use cloth strips to help pull the fetus out.”

The Shang Meng Tribe members exchanged uneasy looks. One even rubbed the goosebumps on their arms and hesitantly asked, “Do you mean to tear the fetus apart?”

When an unborn young couldn’t be delivered naturally, it wasn’t uncommon for experienced sub-beastmen to transform their hands into claws, entering the mother’s body to dismember the fetus and extract it in pieces to save the parent.

Jian Mo shook his head firmly. “No, it hasn’t come to that. This is just an assisted delivery method.”

He explained that during his veterinary internship, he had assisted in delivering a calf by tying a rope around its legs and pulling it out from the mother.

However, Xiao Guai’s birth canal had lost elasticity, making it impossible to drag the fetus out directly. Jian Mo needed to make a careful incision to expand the canal and prevent severe tearing.

He meticulously explained the procedure and potential risks.

“The best outcome is that both the mother and child survive. The worst-case scenario, however rare, is that both could die,” he said gravely. “Medicine is full of unexpected outcomes—both miracles and tragedies.”

Wu Sheng made the decision swiftly. “Proceed.”

The Shang Meng Tribe members trusted their leader and voiced no objections.

Anesthesia was no longer an option at this stage. Xiao Guai had to cooperate, and the tribe needed to help restrain it in the water to prevent accidental injury to Jian Mo during the procedure.

Xiao Guai, already weak, would likely feel minimal pain at this stage, but precautions were still necessary.

Everyone quickly prepared.

Soon, over a dozen beastmen shifted into their water otter forms, swimming into the river to stabilize Xiao Guai on both sides.

Jian Mo stood on the head of one large otter, ready to perform surgery on Xiao Guai, now positioned on its side in the water.

With Wu Jiong’s help, Jian Mo’s scalpel had been sharpened to perfection, and his extensive experience made his hands steady.

In no time, he made an incision to widen the birth canal. Wearing gloves, he reached in and grasped the side fin of the River Qin fetus.

The source of the difficulty was clear. The fetus was positioned sideways, completely blocking the birth canal.

Jian Mo carefully adjusted its orientation, ensuring minimal resistance. Then, he tied a sturdy cloth strip around its tail to pull it out.

Just as Jian Mo prepared to coordinate a group effort, Wu Sheng confidently stepped forward. “I’ll handle it.”

His muscular arms tensed as he took the cloth strip and, with ease, pulled the River Qin baby free.

Jian Mo had momentarily forgotten the beastmen’s immense strength compared to humans.

Once the baby was out, Jian Mo swiftly untied the cloth from its tail and inspected it.

The River Qin baby made contact with the water, instantly revitalizing. It flicked its tail and swam to Xiao Guai’s head, rubbing affectionately against her.

Xiao Guai, regaining some energy upon seeing her offspring, nuzzled it with her snout and let out a long, melodious cry.

The Shang Meng Tribe erupted in cheers.

Jian Mo quickly reminded them, “There’s still one more baby. Let’s get ready!”