Chapter 2611: Fantastic Beasts in the Garden 18

As the group ventured deeper into the mountains and forests, the air grew increasingly fresh, towering ancient trees blocked the sky and sun, and beneath their feet lay thick fallen leaves and soft soil.

Bai Rongdong would occasionally stop, pointing out a rare plant, an inconspicuous animal burrow, or a special moss on a rock, and briefly explain in a gentle, soothing voice.

His explanations were professional yet easy to understand, his voice clear and pleasant, like a mountain stream.

The comments gradually eased, listening quietly, as if they too were undergoing an immersive natural healing.

：The director knows so much!

：His voice is so nice to hear, so gentle……

：This atmosphere is wonderful, it feels like my soul has been purified.

：This is what a zoo should be like! Please open for business!

Undoubtedly, the camera captured the most and made the comments explode the most in the interaction between Bai Rongdong and Xiao Bai Lion.

Bai Rongdong constantly watched the surrounding branches and vines, always preemptively using his hand to carefully shield the little lion cub's head in his arms, preventing it from being scraped.

Xiao Bai Lion would occasionally lift its head, affectionately nuzzling Bai Rongdong's chin, or extend its barbed tongue to lick his wrist.

：Too cute! I'm shipping this human‑lion CP first!

：The director's gaze at the little lion—ahhh! It's silk! Definitely silk!

：The little lion is so clingy! Its tail wags happily! Just like a big cat!

After walking a stretch, Bai Rongdong's Xiao Bai Lion in his arms suddenly moved, lifted its head, sniffed carefully, then looked toward the left‑hand thicket.

It lightly tapped Bai Rongdong's chest with its paw.

Bai Rongdong stopped, followed its gaze, and asked softly, "Bao Bao, what did you find?"

Xiao Bai Lion let out a low growl, "Something's odd over there; let me go check."

Hu Cai Cai also stopped; this very spot was where he had previously lost control of his Monster Power, fainted unexpectedly, and was discovered by Bai Rongdong.

He came over and exchanged a few quick words with Jin Chen.

And Tiger Valley…

It had long been drawn to a rough, old dead tree nearby.

The majestic tiger was vigorously rubbing its itchy back against the tree trunk in all directions, utterly unconcerned with appearance, letting out contented grunts.

Xiao Bai Lion scouted ahead, occasionally sniffing; it could indeed sense the Monster Power, but it was extremely faint.

Suddenly it smelled a strange odor.

"Yue……"

Jin Chen was caught off‑guard, nauseated, he jerked his head aside and let out a dry heave, his face wrinkling.

Fortunately, Da Niu's camera had been following this much‑watched little lion, capturing its aggrieved expression.

：Hahaha, what did you get a whiff of? Meme get.

：Wrinkling its nose is too cute!

：Little lion: The air is poisonous!

Bai Rongdong worriedly crouched, gently stroking its back, "What's wrong, Bao Bao? Where does it hurt?"

Jin Chen was so overwhelmed by the smell that he kept spitting, then hastily buried his face in Bai Rongdong's warm neck, rubbing hard and inhaling several deep breaths of the fresh, pleasant scent from his wife, finally recovering.

He lifted his head, "There's something over there; the situation isn't good."

At the same time, Tiger Valley, which had been scratching its itch, stopped moving, its massive head turned toward the same direction, ears swiveling alertly, and a low, solemn roar rose from its throat.

It entered a state of alert, took a few steps forward, and blocked the people in front of it.

Through the lens, the fierce glint of wildness and menace in its sharp amber eyes sent a chill down the spine even through the screen.

"Boss, I'll go check." Tiger Valley said, tilting its head toward Xiao Bai Lion and waiting for orders.

Xiao Bai Lion nodded, lifted its paw, and pointed the direction.

Comments:???

：Good heavens, am I seeing right? The tiger is asking the little lion for instructions?

：That's Tiger Valley! The beast that once made local news! It actually listens to the little lion?

：Does your Zhenyang Zoo have its own food chain?

Having received the order, Tiger Valley lowered its body, muscles tensed, and approached the thicket.

It lowered its head to sniff carefully, its claws parting the dense foliage.

The camera followed closely; in the shadow behind the thicket lay a small, brown‑gray musk deer curled among the dry leaves.

Its hind leg was locked in a rust‑stained, jagged animal trap, the wound a bloody mess, the blood staining the surrounding fur dark brown.

It had obviously struggled for a long time, its strength exhausted, its body trembling slightly, its breathing faint.

The musk deer, already fearful, upon seeing the tiger felt like dying; despite its injured hind leg, it leapt two meters off the ground in a bid to escape.

But it couldn't get far; its injuries were too severe.

Tiger Valley gave no chase, knowing its own intimidation, it stepped back a few paces so the musk deer could be seen by everyone.

"It's a musk deer! Good heavens, how badly wounded!" Da Niu exclaimed in a lowered voice.

【Detected capturable animal: Musk deer, first‑class protected species. Condition: critical; immediate rescue advised.】

Jin Chen heard the alert, leaned forward to look.

Bai Rongdong's face hardened; he signaled everyone to retreat, keeping a safe distance to minimize stimulation of the startled, badly injured animal.

"Don't get close, move gently." He took out a first‑aid kit from his backpack.

Bai Rongdong slowly squatted, his voice extremely soft, "Don't be afraid, little one; we're here to help you."

The musk deer poked its head out from behind the tree, then quickly withdrew it; as Bai Rongdong approached again, it emitted frightened "hng‑hng" noises, stamping its intact hooves hard on the ground to make a sound as a warning.

Musk deer are naturally high‑strung, but this one is clearly just out of infancy and appears very timid.

Bai Rongdong continued to soothe, "I'll treat your leg wound; please don't run, okay?"

Jin Chen squatted beside Bai Ren Dong, quietly watching.

Xiao Bai Lion let out a low growl, "The injury is very serious; if not treated, it will die."

Musk deer: "... " bleat.

But I'm really scared.

The musk deer couldn't figure out how these few animals could get along so harmoniously.

After all, it doesn't have many natural enemies; the lion, fox, and tiger before it make up three, all of which can suppress it.

The musk deer lowered its head to look at the iron trap on its hoof, then let out a painful grunt, feeling wronged and pitiful.

Xiao Bai Lion's fluffy white tail tip swayed gently, and a strand of Monster Power carrying soothing energy slowly flowed toward the musk deer.

The musk deer was injured by a human trap, and Jin Chen couldn't just ignore it.

: Wuwuwu, poor musk deer Bao Bao! Damn poachers! May they die horribly!

: The wound looks so serious; can it be saved?

: What an adorable baby cub, Bao Bao! This is a nationally protected first-class species—who would want to end up in prison and randomly set traps!

: The animals at Zhenyang Zoo are all so well-behaved, showing no aggression.

Perhaps Bai Ren Dong's kindness was too obvious, or perhaps Jin Chen's Monster Power took effect, and the musk deer's trembling gradually stopped.

It timidly watched Bai Ren Dong carefully examine and bandage its wound, but it still trembled.

Bai Ren Dong focused entirely on handling the severely rusted trap.

He had to be very careful to avoid secondary injury; Xiao Bai Lion stood guard nearby, suddenly stuck out its tongue and lightly licked Bai Ren Dong's wrist.

There, the musk deer's unconscious struggle had just left a red mark.

Bai Ren Dong raised his head, the corners of his mouth slightly lifted, and softly soothed: "Thank you, Bao Bao; I'm fine, don't worry."

He used a finger unstained by blood or medicine to gently scratch the little lion's soft chin.

After some maneuvering, the trap was finally removed.

Bai Ren Dong took the tools handed over by Da Niu to clean and disinfect the wound, sprinkled on hemostatic powder, and bandaged it up.

Throughout the process, the musk deer was fairly cooperative, only occasionally letting out soft whimpers from the pain.

After the bandaging, the musk deer exhausted all its strength and went limp on the fallen leaves.

But its dark beastly eyes gazed at the little lion; fear faded, replaced by a naive reliance.