MTLNOVEL Chapter 767: Finding the Golden Eagle (2)
Then he looked at Lightning:
"You have a share of these potions too. When we get back, I'll make you a mutant beast!"
Lightning didn't know what these potions were, but since Wang Tao planned to use them on it, they must be something good. So, it wagged its tail wildly, very happy.
"Let's head back first, and come back tomorrow."
Wang Tao didn't expect to find the Golden Eagle immediately; it was already dark and not being able to find it today was fine. They could continue tomorrow.
"Chirp——"
However, just as he was about to head back, he suddenly heard a loud bird cry, a sound Wang Tao knew all too well—it was the cry of the Golden Eagle! He didn't know if it was the Xiao Jin of his previous life.
"Come, let's check it out!"
Wang Tao immediately took Lightning and Taxue toward the target area.
During the flight, Wang Tao heard various roars one after another, all from mutant beasts, all coming from the area where the bird cry just originated.
Soon, Wang Tao arrived at the destination. He hovered high in the air, looking down at the group of mutant beasts below and a Golden Eagle perched on a tree, grinning widely.
"Didn't expect to actually find it!"
Although this Golden Eagle's size was much smaller, its appearance and aura were undoubtedly that of Xiao Jin!
However, the Golden Eagle's situation wasn't good. It was perched in a large tree, its body covered in wounds, especially its wings, which seemed broken, clearly unable to fly. Surrounded by a pack of mutant beasts, eyeing it hungrily, even drooling, clearly wanting to eat it.
Although all these mutant beasts were Level 3, the aura of the Golden Eagle was the strongest, with some fluctuations—it sometimes seemed like a Level Two aura, sometimes exuding a terrifying Level 4 aura.
"Is it... about to ascend?"
Wang Tao frowned.
The Golden Eagle seems to be at a critical moment of ascending to Level 4, and ascension requires sleep and should not be disturbed. It seemed like the Golden Eagle was interrupted during its ascension; whether its ascension failed or not completed was unknown. In any case, the Golden Eagle in this status couldn't continue ascending. Without dealing with the mutant beasts below, it would surely die. But it couldn't beat these mutant beasts now...
After Wang Tao figured out the situation, he didn't hesitate to take action immediately.
Zizz——
Two heat energy beams suddenly appeared from the sky, landing among the mutant beast group below, causing instant death and injuries all around. They realized an unwelcome guest had come, with the strength of Level 4!
These mutant beasts had no desire to counterattack, immediately running away, but none were as fast as Wang Tao. In just a moment, all these mutant beasts were dealt with by Wang Tao.
Taxue, who had been eyeing the Golden Eagle, immediately ran to collect the spoils of war, while Wang Tao flew in front of the Golden Eagle.
"Chirp——"
The Golden Eagle cried out at Wang Tao, looking very fierce. It knew it wasn't a match for this human, not even capable of defeating that small cat now, but it still didn't give up, attempting to scare Wang Tao away.
Looking at the externally fierce but internally fearful Golden Eagle, Wang Tao's face broke into a bright smile, then communicated with spiritual power:
"Xiao Jin—I forgot your name, so I'll just call you Xiao Jin. We've met before, accurately speaking, I know your master..."
Wang Tao made up an excuse.
In his previous life, he had communicated with the Golden Eagle, knowing its past. Although the Golden Eagle was quite smart before mutation, its brain capacity was limited and couldn't remember all humans. So, Wang Tao pretended to be a friend of its original master, which the Golden Eagle couldn't disprove.
As expected, upon hearing this, the Golden Eagle was stunned.
It was surprised that this human could communicate with it, even more surprised that this person claimed to know its master.
"Since you're here, I assume your master met a mishap? It's fate that we met, how about you come with us? I'll provide you with food and safety, and help you grow stronger. All you need to do is hunt with us like them..."
Wang Tao pointed to Lightning and Taxue.
The Golden Eagle is quite smart but also somewhat innocent.
When Wang Tao mentioned things only it knew related to its master, its trust in Wang Tao increased significantly. Plus, it couldn't beat Wang Tao now, and Wang Tao promised all sorts of benefits...
"Chirp~"
The Golden Eagle lowered its head and chirped softly, agreeing to follow Wang Tao in the future.
"Haha, very good!"
Wang Tao laughed, then flew up the tree, carefully examining the wounds on the Golden Eagle.
"The injuries are severe, but we have a doctor, it's no big deal, I'll take you back for treatment."
The Golden Eagle hadn't ascended to Level 4 or had the [Giant] awakening yet, so its size was still not large, similar to the previous mutant leopard. Wang Tao could completely carry it back.
But the Golden Eagle refused, saying it wanted to eat the dead mutant beasts below and then ascend to Level 4. Once ascended to Level 4, its injuries would heal automatically.
"Oh? You can still ascend to Level 4 now? Just by eating these mutant beasts?"
Wang Tao was a bit surprised.
The Golden Eagle shook its head, not very sure, but wanted to try.
"Alright, then eat. Oh by the way, take this..."
Wang Tao handed the Golden Eagle a bottle of Level 3 Evolution Potion, perhaps it might have some effect.
The Evolution Potion was opened, the smell unpleasant to Wang Tao, but the Golden Eagle's eyes lit up. It quickly tilted its head back, letting Wang Tao pour the entire potion in. Then it went to consume the mutant beast corpses below, and after eating a few smaller ones, it excitedly chirped at Wang Tao, it could ascend to Level 4!
"Then you can safely ascend here, I'll protect you."
Wang Tao smiled, patting the Golden Eagle's head.
"Chirp~"
The Golden Eagle gratefully nuzzled Wang Tao's chest with its small head, then lay down on the ground and went to sleep.
"You guys should also take this opportunity to drink the Evolution Potion."
Wang Tao handed the Evolution Potion to Lightning and Taxue.
They couldn't go back at night anyway, guarding one Golden Eagle was the same as guarding several mutant beasts.
"Woof~"
"Meow~"
The cat and dog immediately consumed the Evolution Potion.
Lightning had good luck, achieving the 50% success rate for evolution at once, which was not surprising, but what surprised Wang Tao was that Taxue's 20% chance seemed to have succeeded too—a new superpower would emerge after a sleep.
"Very good! Sleep well!"
Taxue jumped into Wang Tao's arms, fell asleep deeply.
Looking at Lightning and the Golden Eagle on the ground, and Taxue in his arms, Wang Tao wore a smile like that of a proud father.
Then he stored the remaining mutant beast corpses in the Space Backpack, as their bodies contained a lot of energy, useful for Qu Shilin's experiments or for humans to consume. Later, they could also be given to Lightning and Taxue to eat. Without Evolution Potions, eating other mutant beasts seemed to be a method for ascension...
In the night, various sounds occasionally echoed from the mountains, which Wang Tao ignored. Some blind mutant beasts approached Wang Tao but were easily taken care of by him without disturbing the Golden Eagle's evolution.
During the evolution process, the Golden Eagle's size gradually increased. Although its attribute information hadn't changed yet, Wang Tao was pretty sure that it was once again the [Giant] awakening.
This made Wang Tao even more satisfied; traveling wouldn't require a transport plane anymore; the Golden Eagle was much more convenient than an airplane, and had strong combat capabilities.
The next morning, Lightning was the first to wake up.
Before it could get excited, it saw the enormous Golden Eagle in front of it, suddenly feeling dumbfounded.
Then Taxue woke up, equally shocked by the Golden Eagle's current size. In just one night, it had grown so big!
The Golden Eagle was the last to wake up leisurely, and at the moment it awoke, its attribute panel updated.
"Hmm?"
However, Wang Tao was somewhat surprised, as the Golden Eagle's attributes weren't quite what he expected.