NOVEL ONLINE FREE Chapter 500: Return to Base_2
"Of course I've got you covered!"
After exchanging pleasantries, Wang Tao took the group from City Hall to the Golden Eagle.
"This is a Level 5, Lord mutant Golden Eagle. I call it Xiao Jin…"
"Wow— Level 5, Lord!"
Although they had already known this, it still seemed somewhat unbelievable.
It was surprising enough that Wang Tao was Level 5, but now there was another Level 5, Lord, and a flying one at that, which obeyed Wang Tao's commands…
Together, Wang Tao and the Golden Eagle's powers could amount to three— no, at least four Fifth-Order Awakeners!
This considerably boosted the base's power several notches!
They didn't fully grasp Wang Tao's true strength, nor did they understand the Golden Eagle was not just large; importantly, its Awakening was a high-ceiling "Giant." Otherwise, they might immediately reconsider their estimation.
The envy in the eyes of the other Force Leaders was unmistakable.
They previously viewed Wang Tao as a competitor. Even though he was strong and had become the principal of the Awakeners School, exceeding them in both power and status, they still thought they could compete with him.
But now... a Fifth Order Awakener, plus a Level 5, Lord pet, along with more than a dozen Fourth-order Awakeners and Level 4, Lord pets... This was no longer the same level at all!
Their competitive and comparative thoughts had entirely vanished, leaving only envy.
They were now even considering how to handle their relations with Wang Tao. Not to mention expecting any benefits from him, but just getting to ride the Golden Eagle would be worth it!
Wang Tao was oblivious to their thoughts; he just felt that everyone was much friendlier towards him.
After chatting for a while, Wang Tao and the others left.
He sent the Golden Eagle to the Sixth Legion, dropped off Cheng Yiyi, and then returned to the villa area.
"Xiao Jin doesn't have a place to stay…"
Upon returning to the villa area, Lan Yulian frowned slightly.
The Golden Eagle, feeling the concern from Lan Yulian, affectionately nuzzled her with its beak.
In this short time, Lan Yulian had already become familiar with the Golden Eagle, who was second only to Wang Tao in closeness to her, naturally because Lan Yulian had been replenishing its HP.
Previously, when injured, the Golden Eagle would find a secluded place to hide and quietly heal. Even though it had strong recovery abilities, it usually took a day or two. Unlike now, it could fly for a few minutes and be fully healed!
This made the Golden Eagle even more convinced that rallying to Wang Tao was the right decision. Wang Tao not only provided food and drink but also fast healing…
"Hmm, a dwelling is indeed an issue…"
Hearing Lan Yulian's words, Wang Tao promptly nodded.
Blacky went to the school because it had no place to live, and now Xiao Jin was even bigger than Blacky…
As Wang Tao considered whether to move and find a bigger place, Gu Yun called.
"Wang Tao, your Golden Eagle doesn't have a place to stay, right? I've already given orders; the people in Autumn Water Pavilion Villa Area will move out tomorrow. The entire Autumn Water Pavilion will belong to you alone. If you need help building a nest for the Golden Eagle, just call me!"
"Oh? That doesn't seem quite right…"
Wang Tao was a bit surprised.
After all, the residents in the Autumn Water Pavilion Villa Area included VIPs, certain Force Leaders, and even two council members…
Council members and officials were manageable, but what about the rest? Gu Yun just made them leave? Isn't that a bit inconsiderate?
"Don't worry, it won't put you in a difficult position. It's not because I forced them but because they volunteered after I explained the situation."
Gu Yun quickly assured him, patting his chest.
"Uh, what exactly did you tell them?"
Wang Tao was curious.
"I told them a Level 5, Lord Mutant Beast had just joined our base, and it needs to build a nest in Autumn Water Pavilion. Without any hesitation, they immediately agreed to move out, even refusing the compensation I offered."
"..."
Alright, that made sense.
Wang Tao shook his head in bemusement.
But this was good; the Autumn Water Pavilion Villa Area was vast. Not just Xiao Jin, but even a crowd of Xiao Jins could fit.
After hanging up, Wang Tao touched Xiao Jin and said:
"Tonight, you'll just have to make do outside. Tomorrow, we'll build you a nest."
"Chirp~"
Blacky didn't mind, it never fussy about where it stayed, as long as it was fed.
Wang Tao brought out a large amount of frozen meat, which did not even need cooking, and Blacky ate with relish. Wang Tao and his companions also had a simple meal, and then Wang Tao had a chat with Blacky.
He suddenly thought of a problem—previously, when Blacky had chased them and then encountered the Rift, Blacky had backed off, not even daring to fly over the Rift.
Could this mean that Blacky sensed something terrifying within the Rift, something so fearsome that even it dared not cross!
This was an important issue, and Wang Tao needed to get to the bottom of it.
However, Blacky's response left Wang Tao both flabbergasted and speechless.
Blacky said, that when the Rift first appeared, one also opened right under its feet!
At that moment, it was amidst a pile of building ruins that instantaneously collapsed, nearly burying it. If it hadn't been able to fly, it might have fallen into the Rift.
Later, it saw thousands of zombies fall into the Rift like dumplings, and not one came out, nor could it sense their presence anymore... it concluded that all the zombies that fell in had died!
If it had fallen in, it probably would have died too!
So, it didn't fly over the Rift not because it sensed something, but purely because it was scared from the previous experience, afraid of dying...
"This might just be the price of being clever..."
Wang Tao couldn't help but shake his head with a wry smile.
Blacky was smart, having lived with humans for a while and seen human tricks, aware that there's always someone better. Plus, it almost fell into the Rift... so it wasn't very daring. Any other foolhardy creature would surely have just dashed across.
"All right, then. Have a good rest tonight, and don't wander off."
"Chirp~"
Wang Tao and his group had a good sleep.
The next day, after waking up, Wang Tao pulled open the curtains and saw a pair of golden eyes staring at him.
"Want an Awakening Fruit? Fine."
Wang Tao opened the window and tossed an Awakening Fruit to Golden Eagle.
Like a little dog, Blacky stretched its neck to catch it and swallowed it in one bite. Its eyes slightly squinted, seeming quite content.
After a simple breakfast, Wang Tao rode the Golden Eagle to City Hall.
It must be said, riding the Golden Eagle was really convenient; he had barely told Gu Yun he was coming when he had already arrived.
"You're too fast!"
Gu Yun was hurrying people to get some meat for the Golden Eagle while inviting Wang Tao in.
"What's this..."
At this moment, Wang Tao was holding a strange little tree in his hand, prompting Gu Yun's curiosity.
"This is a 'Crystal Energy Poison Tree'..."
Wang Tao explained in detail.
"Sss! A Level 5 Weapon? And such a powerful one!"
Hearing this, Gu Yun and the others were extremely shocked.
But having seen the Golden Eagle's impact first, they quickly composed themselves.
"So, Wang Tao, you mean..."
Gu Yun looked expectantly at Wang Tao.
"Of course, to plant it in the base. Carrying this thing around is very inconvenient. But putting it in the base would enhance everyone's strength, and if there's ever a zombie siege or something, it should be very useful."
Wang Tao said with a smile.
"Thank you!"
Gu Yun immediately responded with solemn thanks.
Wang Tao was willing to leave such a valuable thing at the base for the benefit of everyone there; he had to thank him on behalf of all the people.
"We're all in this together." Wang Tao smiled and waved it off, then continued, "However, this thing needs ten days to activate, so first, let's find a suitable spot in the center of the base to plant it..."
"Alright!"