Chapter 11 Gift
Chapter 11 Gift
Lezhi raised an eyebrow, tilted his head to look at the large bird that had fully revealed its form, and gave a friendly smile, trying to ease the tense atmosphere.
Seeing Lezhi's actions, the big bird, which had already jumped to a distance from Lezhi, also tilted its head, its black eyes shining brightly.
Although the bird mimicking his movements was actually quite cute, Lezhi had no time to appreciate it because the bird was simply too enormous. Even though there were still dozens of meters between them, Lezhi could already feel the pressure from the bird. It was like a mobile fortress, and at this moment, it had locked onto Lezhi as its target.
A layer of cold sweat broke out on his forehead. Lezhi licked his dry lips, tightened his grip on the flint, and continued to confront the big bird.
The large bird showed no signs of attacking for the time being. It paused briefly, thought for a moment, and then continued hopping forward until it stopped about five meters away from Lezhi.
At this moment, the bird lowered its body, its head just touching Lezhi's. It brought its eyes close to Lezhi's body, its pupils filled with Lezhi's image, and the two nostrils above its pointed beak closed slightly, as if confirming Lezhi's scent.
Lezhi was so terrified that he was numb and unable to react. So he could only stand there motionless, holding his breath, letting the big bird look him over.
Fortunately, the bird's lowered head position didn't last long. Just as Lezhi was about to lose her breath, the bird finally straightened up and let out a soft cry.
Taking a quick breath, Lezhi stretched her numb body slightly and then gently raised her head, trying to observe the bird without attracting its attention.
The large bird was turning its head, seemingly stroking its back feathers, and wasn't paying attention to Lezhi's movements. Realizing this, Lezhi felt much more relaxed.
Fortunately, the bird was relatively friendly to him and did not attack him immediately. Although it was very large, he was still willing to deal with the big bird compared to the ugly and terrifying insect.
Having mentally scorned the insect that had left him with such a deep psychological scar, Lezhi felt much more relaxed. His eyes swept over the bird's thick, downy abdomen and then came to its two claws that were gripping the ground tightly. The sharp claws made Lezhi's heart skip a beat, and he quickly looked away, pursed his lips, and looked up at the bird's round head.
To be fair, if you ignore its size, this bird is very beautiful. It has a coat of green feathers in varying shades, the colors are very harmonious, and its body is strong and powerful with abundant plumage. When the bird looked down at him just now, Lezhi also noticed that it had a magnificent crest on its head, although it was currently folded up, but even that alone was beautiful enough.
The bird had finished grooming itself and turned to look at Lezhi, who was scrutinizing it. The tip of its sharp beak was holding something in its mouth, which Lezhi couldn't tell what it was.
The bird didn't notice Lezhi's curiosity. It slowly lowered its body, its pupils taking in Lezhi's figure for a moment, then lowered its head, gently placed what it was carrying in its beak on the ground, nudged it towards Lezhi, and looked up at Lezhi with tenderness in its eyes.
Sensing the bird's kindness, Lezhi, though still somewhat nervous, was no longer afraid. Based on the bird's actions, Lezhi made a mental judgment and asked incredulously, "This is... for me?"
Seemingly sensing Lezhi's confusion, the bird chirped softly, its voice melodious and gentle, as if it were singing.
Seeing the bird's attitude, Lezhi agreed with its meaning and, after considering it for a moment, decided to accept the bird's kindness.
He crouched down and picked up the thing the bird had left on the ground. It looked like a brown fruit about the size of a bowl. As soon as Lezhi touched it, a message came to his mind: it was non-toxic and edible.
It turned out that the bird wanted to share its food with him. Upon receiving this information, Lezhi's brows relaxed and a smile appeared on his lips.
"Thank you, I like it very much."
Seeing that Lezhi really liked the gift he had given him, the bird chirped in response.
The atmosphere was just right for the man and the bird, but then came the furry bird's angry scream from afar.
Lezhi and the bird both looked in the direction of the sound. They saw the fluffy ball flapping its wings rapidly, hurtling straight towards them like a cannonball. Its angry target was clearly the large bird that had come to steal their home while they were outside battling insects.
The furry ball, whose territory had been invaded, was unusually angry. When Lezhi got closer, he could clearly see that its little eyes were almost spitting fire.
The big bird reacted quickly, turning around to shield Lezhi behind it and facing the angry furball.
At this moment, in the territory contested by both sides, Lezhi could only awkwardly retreat from the two birds' battlefield to avoid being caught in the crossfire. Of course, while dodging, Lezhi did not forget to explain to Maoqiu that the bird meant no harm, but unfortunately, Maoqiu, who was completely enraged, wouldn't listen to a word.
Seeing this, Lezhi could only laugh and cry at the same time, hiding in the distance. Now he could only wait for them to decide the winner before explaining. He wanted to mediate, but when those behemoths moved, they were not something an ant like him could shake. Rushing in would be suicidal. Lezhi had finally gotten a second chance, and he wouldn't be so reckless.
The two birds had already fought dozens of rounds. Although the fluffy bird was small, it was faster and more agile. Almost all of its attacks landed, making it impossible for the big bird to defend against them.
Thus, Lezhi, watching from afar, had the privilege of witnessing a rain of green feathers. Judging from the falling feathers, Maoqiu was not at a disadvantage, which reassured Lezhi considerably. Although the big bird was very friendly to him, in terms of friendship, Maoqiu, who had always been by his side, was undoubtedly more important.
On the other side, under the relentless attacks of the furry ball, the big bird finally couldn't hold on any longer, spread its wings and quickly took flight, choosing to escape the battlefield and flee for its life.
Having successfully repelled the enemy, the furry bird did not recklessly pursue, but instead taunted the big bird with a few calls, threatening it not to come back.
Seeing that the fighting had subsided, Lezhi quickly ran out from her hiding place, "Maoqiu, how are you?"
"Chirp chirp~ Chirp chirp chirp~"
Maoqiu excitedly rushed towards Lezhi and threw itself into Lezhi's outstretched arms. Completely unlike its ferocious demeanor towards the big bird and insects, it softly nuzzled Lezhi's chin and acted coquettishly.
Seeing how energetic Maoqiu looked, it seemed that the two big battles that had just taken their toll on it. While I was happy and pleased, I also had some questions.
"Alright, alright, I'm so glad you're okay. You've been through so much. Wow... I have to say, you little guy, you look so small, but you're really amazing!"
"Tweet~"
Thinking that Lezhi was simply praising him, Maoqiu responded smugly, proudly puffing out his chest like a balloon that had suddenly filled with air, except it was a feathery one.
Enchanted by the adorable appearance of the furry ball, Lezhi's heart fluttered, and her slight doubts were completely forgotten. Holding the furry ball, Lezhi gently explained to it that the big bird meant no harm and even showed it the gift the bird had given her.
I don't know if Maoqiu understood, but they all ate the big fruit very happily after it was opened.
While sharing food with Maoqiu, Lezhi was unaware that at the same time, someone nearby had already discovered the corpse of the insect that Maoqiu had defeated and was moving rapidly toward them.
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