I woke up to find myself transmigrated into a disabled child.

Chapter 479: Outgrowth

The rest of the process was much simpler. With the help of the big black bird and his own furball and cola acting as intermediaries, Lezhi quickly understood the purpose of these birds and beasts.

The air was filled with birdsong, sometimes sharp, sometimes melodious. Once they started, these birds would sing their hearts out; it was in their nature.

Having spent some time in the Bird and Beast Tribe, Lezhi is well-adapted to this situation.

He nestled on Maoqiu's back, listening to the birds talking about serious matters, when suddenly the conversation veered off course and they started gossiping.

This relative, who claims to be from countless generations ago, has had several more offspring this year, and they're so thin they're practically skin and bones.

The other one immediately chimed in, saying that was nothing. Its cousin had gone to great lengths to build a pavilion in order to find a mate, only to have it intercepted by a bird halfway there. Who could it complain to?

Chirp, chirp...

Lezhi listened with great interest, never expecting that there would be so much fun in the world of birds and beasts.

People's joys and sorrows are not shared.

He was happy, while Lie Zhao was extremely depressed.

The Golden Armor Clan has many rules—though they never admit it. Lie Zhao is also used to doing things by the rules, especially after taking over the guard team. Only by being disciplined can he lead a team that obeys orders without question and maximize efficiency.

But he couldn't discipline Lezhi like he would a subordinate; the kid, well, he was a bit undisciplined.

For example, today, even though we knew why the big black bird came, we didn't tell them in time.

He dared to venture in alone, despite the presence of so many birds and beasts that couldn't distinguish friend from foe.

He tolerated it all, after all, the other person had two birds and beasts by his side, and Lezhi himself hadn't gotten off the fur ball, so at least he was concerned about his own safety.

But putting all that aside, he's been gone for far too long. What could possibly require such a long explanation? Has his stronghold been destroyed?

Just as Lie Zhao reached his limit and was about to interrupt the birdsong while casting his spell, Lei Xiu made his move.

"Zhizhi..."

With a soft sound, the birds, who were chatting animatedly, were instantly brought to a standstill.

Seeing Lei Xiu try to approach, the more sensitive birds immediately flapped their wings and flew away; only a small number of them did.

The vast majority chose to remain on alert.

Ignoring their suddenly sharp gazes and threateningly spread wings, Lei Xiu persisted in approaching.

The sound of flapping wings rang out again, and birds and beasts in the vicinity of him chose to take a temporary break.

“It’s about time we left. We need to find a place to camp tonight. Captain Lie Zhao and the others are waiting.” Not a single word was his own will; it was all due to various circumstances. He even dragged Lie Zhao into it. Lei Xiu smiled very gently.

He firmly denied that he was jealous, jealous that the birds attracted all of Lezhi's attention, especially the way Lezhi looked with the birds, appearing exceptionally relaxed and carefree.

He seemed much more relaxed than when he was with his own kind.

Suppressing his inner panic, Lei Xiu tried his best to make his smile look natural.

He succeeded. Lezhi didn't notice anything amiss until he mentioned Lie Zhao, at which point Lezhi seemed to remember the purpose of her visit.

"Oh, okay, I know what the birds need my help with. I was just about to discuss it with you."

discuss.

The appearance of this word made Lei Xiu somewhat uneasy.

If it has nothing to do with them, Lezhi will not "consult" with them and can make the decision on its own.

…………

The two left the area where the birds and beasts had stayed, one after the other, and after meeting up with Lie Zhao and the others, Le Zhi told them what he wanted to discuss with them.

As expected, anything that Lezhi would actively discuss must be no small matter...

Lie Zhao: "What? You want to leave alone with the birds and beasts? No way!"

This was the first time Lie Zhao had spoken so loudly since they met.

The person who yelled had a buzzing in their head.

Seeing this, Lie Zhi quickly stepped forward and pulled Lie Zhao back to prevent him from getting too agitated and taking action. "Captain, calm down," he whispered to reassure him before turning to Le Zhi.

"Please forgive him, he was just anxious. But the captain's opinion makes sense. No matter what, you are with the Golden Armor Clan, and we must ensure your safety. Even if we can guarantee there is no danger, we cannot agree to let you leave alone with birds and beasts."

Lie Zhao may have been influenced by personal feelings, but Lie Zhi was explaining to Lezhi from a broader perspective why they disagreed.

What appears to be an explanation is actually a two-pronged approach, with one person playing the good cop and the other the bad cop.

This tactic might work on others, but for Lezhi, it's like they've kicked a hornet's nest.

He didn't respond to their words for the time being, but instead looked at the silent Lei Xiu.

With so many people present, he only needs the approval of one person.

Lei Xiu: "According to our schedule, even if it's delayed by a few days, it won't matter."

The implication is that they don't oppose it.

The smile that curved Le Zhi's lips contrasted sharply with the furrowed brows of Lie Zhao. Before Lie Zhao could retort, Lei Xiu continued,

"However, you can't go alone; I need to come with you."

The room fell silent instantly upon hearing this.

Even Lie Zhao, who was about to speak in rebuttal, seemed to have no intention of saying anything at this moment.

All eyes turned to Lezhi, awaiting his answer.

After a moment of eye contact, Dingding and Lei Xiu exchanged glances. Without needing to say anything, Yuezhi understood from their exchanged glances that working together was the bottom line, and there was no room for negotiation.

Is it necessary? Lezhi raised an eyebrow.

Lei Xiu's eyes darkened for a moment, then became even more determined.

Okay!

He couldn't refuse Lei Xiu the way he had refused Lie Zhao and the others, just like he had every time before.

…………

"Captain, what should we do now?"

Because the arrival of the birds and beasts was unexpected, in order not to waste time, Lezhi decided to set off overnight.

Before setting off, he had already told Lie Zhao that they would go to the Golden Armor Clan on their own after they finished, so Lie Zhao and the others didn't need to wait for them.

But Lie Zhao did not agree.

And so it is now, with ten members of the Golden Armor Clan guards, plus three members of the patrol team who took the initiative to join them, watching Lezhi and Leixiu leave with hundreds of birds and beasts, but there is nothing they can do.

They don't even know where they're going.

I have never felt so helpless.

"What can we do? Of course, we have to follow them. What else can we do?" Lie Zhao replied calmly, a slight twitch at the corner of his mouth.

Only Liezhi detected a hint of gritted teeth in his words.

Well, she's really angry!

Upon hearing Lie Zhao's words, the team members exchanged glances, unsure whether to comply. What if their captain was joking? After all, they had witnessed Le Zhi's "discussion" with the captain just now.

You promised to be alone?

"Who agreed to that? I didn't agree." While others might only grumble in their hearts, Lie Zhi dared to tease him to his face, and Lie Zhao responded without any politeness.

Since Lezhi can use "discussion" to package a predetermined decision, then don't blame him for using silence to deceive people.

One person, one time; no one should criticize anyone else.

"Alright, what are you standing there for? You three, continue patrolling. Go do your shifts when you're supposed to. The rest of you, come with me."

"Yes."

Despite the strict training regimen of Fu, the team members did not understand the reason for Lie Zhao's sudden change in attitude, but it did not prevent them from carrying out orders.

Anyway, if anything really happens, the team leader will take the initiative to shoulder the responsibility; it's their tacit understanding.

The group dispersed silently, and apart from the moon in the sky, no one knew what had just happened.

In the bird and beast team, the fur ball originally carried Lezhi, and even with Jelly Frog and Leaf Bug present, it could still blend perfectly into the group, but then there was Lei Xiu.

Cola hasn't grown big enough to help Lei Xiu get around, so he has to fly on his own.

It would be fine if he flew by himself, but he had to fly right next to the fluffy ball.

This really troubled the bird.

They wanted to get closer to Lezhi, but with Lei Xiu around, the birds hesitated and frantically probed, turning the boring journey into a fierce competition for favor.

The protagonist, oblivious to the competition for favor, suddenly let out a thunderous sneeze in the late spring night breeze.

"Ah..."

An ominous feeling washed over him; someone was chirping on his back...