EBE Chapter 267 Dilemma
Chapter 267 Dilemma
Of course, Lezhi wouldn't harm the Fanle Bird; there's no need. If he wanted to hurt it, wouldn't it be more straightforward to go all out in a fight?
Their ideas were completely misaligned, but their actions were both very natural—one person and one bird. It's likely that only they themselves understood the logic behind their behavior.
“Hmm, this wound…” “What, did you see something?” Lei Xiu, who had been ignored by Le Zhi, took the initiative to speak to her. He was already used to Le Zhi’s unpredictable behavior, so he was not surprised that Le Zhi had suddenly come to look at the wound of the Fan Le bird while he was talking to her. Instead, he naturally joined in.
“Hmm.” Turning to look at Lei Xiu, Le Zhi expressed her feelings. If others were present, Le Zhi might have subconsciously restrained herself a bit, but Lei Xiu was different. They had been together for so long, and there was at least some trust between them. This trust was even greater than that between Le Zhi and Le You.
"I never thought this wound was anything serious, but I want to try it out..."
Without specifying how he wanted to try it, Lezhi wasn't seeking Lei Xiu's opinion. He simply raised his hand and gathered energy between his fingers.
After he learned to make good use of his own energy, his understanding of Jormungandr entered a new level, which he did not know how to explain in words.
It was a feeling; when he saw the wounds of birds and beasts, Lezhi instinctively knew that he could handle them, that they were just a minor matter for him. He didn't know why Lei Xiu described them as so serious.
If a tendon is severed, then it can be reconnected, just like a plant with severed roots, which Lezhi feels he can instantly bring back to life.
All the creatures around him appeared to him as concrete streams of energy; he could see them clearly, but he couldn't express them.
If he can't express it, he won't, just like when he dealt with the shadowy figure. The shadowy figure that left the tree spirits helpless was nothing more than an energy supplement to him, and he couldn't explain it either.
A thousand thoughts raced through his mind, but his hands moved without hesitation. Energy flowed through Lezhi's fingers to the Joyful Bird, and the wounds Lezhi had inflicted immediately began to heal.
From the inside out to the surface, first the shallow wounds, then the tendons and bones, and finally the skin, feather shafts... even the feathers that were pulled off during the fight grew back.
The once disheveled bird, which had been battered and bruised, seemed to have been completely transformed. Its wounds healed instantly, its skin returned to normal, and its colorful feathers became lush and glossy. In just a few breaths, the bird was completely renewed.
"Eh~"
With energy replenishing its body and replenishing what it had consumed in the battle, the Bird of Joy's eyes gleamed, and the wings that had been tucked to its sides naturally rose and began to flap unconsciously.
Birds and beasts are born to belong to the sky, and the Fulfilled Bird embodies this principle in its actions.
Once it was certain that Lezhi had retreated to a position where it wouldn't be affected by its presence, the Fanle Bird flapped its wings, its powerful wings lifting its body off the ground. Its somewhat clumsy form on land became incredibly light and agile in the air.
Watching the birds return to the sky and frolic freely in the air, Yuezhi withdrew the energy from her fingertips and raised her hand to smooth her wind-blown hair.
"I knew it would work, Raishu, did you see that...?"
"Yes, I saw it." Lei Xiu, who appeared calm on the surface, immediately responded. He hadn't managed to hide the turmoil in his eyes, but it went unnoticed by the overjoyed Le Zhi.
At this moment, Lezhi was delighted that he had discovered a new use for his abilities, and he was also happy for the healthy Fanle Bird. Birds should soar in the sky. He had once suffered from not having wings, so he could empathize with the bird and was now truly happy for Fanle Bird's return to the sky.
Unfortunately, this scene was only witnessed by Lei Xiu and a few birds and beasts nearby; the other tree spirits and most of the birds and beasts were gathering at the moment.
"Captain, there are birds and beasts ahead..."
"Be vigilant and don't alert them. We're here to rescue people, so try to avoid conflict."
"Yes."
From the moment they saw these birds and beasts appear, Le Zhong knew that things were spiraling out of their control. The original rescue plan was largely ruined, but fortunately, Le Man, who had been sent out to scout, proved to be reliable at the crucial moment, recognizing Le Zhi and following him in time.
Now that Lezhi is supposedly safe, and with Lei Xiu there, there's no need to worry about that side. Their main objective has become rescuing Leyou and Leting.
"Have you still not been able to contact Leting?" Le Zhong asked the vine in his hand, while the clansmen stationed there were responsible for relaying the message to them.
The flowers of the flowering vine flashed with light at the same frequency as the sound it emitted. "No, that child only started cultivating the flowering vine a few days ago, and his body probably hasn't recovered yet. We've been calling him, but there's been no response."
"I understand. Keep calling them; their situation isn't good right now."
"Okay, I understand. I'll let you know as soon as I have any news."
The other party's voice was extremely solemn. After the flower stamen flickered twice, it slowly withdrew, indicating that the energy had been drawn away and the vine had entered a dormant state.
We have entered the territory of the birds and beasts ahead, so we need to be extremely careful.
The battle between Fanle Bird and Lezhi has only been witnessed by Lei Xiu, Leman, and a few other birds and beasts. The news has not yet spread. The birds and beasts, who are naturally gossipy, have no intention of leaving. Instead, they stop on the spot and inquire about each other and exchange information.
At the heart of the gossip was Lezhi, this strange little alien creature who had suddenly erupted into action. Before, they had only felt a sense of familiarity with his aura, which the birds liked. They had no idea what had happened today that caused his aura to suddenly become so fierce.
The warmth remains, but more than that, it evokes a sense of awe in the birds.
Yes, reverence.
If the Fanle Bird hadn't been a battle-hardened leader of its kind, earned through sheer hard work and pride that wouldn't allow it to bow down so easily, coupled with some of its hidden agendas, it probably wouldn't have chosen to provoke Lezhi at that time. Instead, it would have instinctively avoided his sharp edge, just like the other birds and beasts.
However, the bird itself is quite satisfied with the current outcome. Especially after Lezhi healed its wing injury, it became even more determined to stay by Lezhi's side.
After soaring through the sky and giving instructions to the birds and beasts to gather around it, the Joyful Bird flapped its powerful wings and landed next to the Foolish Bird, who was looking up at it.
"Eh~"
"Okay, that's good. Now you can live well with the birds and beasts. Oh, by the way, I need to trouble you with something. Did my two companions come along too? Please don't hurt them."
"Hua hua~ hua~"
“It won’t hurt you, but I still won’t feel at ease if I don’t see it. Anyway, you’re all better now, so we don’t need to watch over you anymore. Lei Xiu, why don’t we go find Le You and Le Ting now? Maybe we can rejoin the main group…” Le Zhi looked at the now healthy Fan Le Niao and began to feel restless.
Seemingly understanding Lezhi's plan, before Lei Xiu could respond, the Fanle Bird immediately chirped urgently. Originally, it wanted to state its plan directly, but looking at the furball that had turned around and was nestled in Lezhi's arms with its eyes shining, the Fanle Bird's dark eyes darted around and it decided to proceed slowly. Therefore, it brought up the fact that there were still many birds and beasts suffering from the Shadow Disease that had not been cured.
"Ah, this..." This was indeed a lack of consideration on Lezhi's part. From the beginning, the birds had asked him to help cure their shadow disease. Now that they had just started, it seemed inappropriate to give up halfway through, especially since he himself had agreed.