Rebirth: Slice-of-life Cultivation Chapter 1820 - 1000: A Whirlwind Tour

Ma Shicheng stated, "They belong to the weasel lineage. These beasts possess the ability to hunt prey significantly larger than themselves. I remember a creature in Japan, named something akin to Uchiha Itachi, which supposedly decimated an entire village."

Chen Siyu offered a thumbs-up, exclaiming, "You Naruto fans are truly something else!"

The otter, waving its small paw, appeared quite charming as it eagerly consumed fish. Beside it, another otter stood like a subordinate, periodically extending its head, only to quickly withdraw it as no food was offered. Chen Siyu was the only one who shared pieces of fish with it.

Wang Longlong inquired with confusion, "It doesn't seem inclined to perform; why did you give it food? Observe how animated the other otters are."

Chen Siyu declared with an air of righteousness, "It's because it resembles ordinary people like us, not a sycophant, just living its life honestly!"

After distributing fish and capturing photos and videos, Xiao Shaoxiong finally made his approach.

Having neglected to purchase any fish for feeding, the hand-waving otter ceased its actions.

"No respect! Show me your true form!"

Xiao Shaoxiong produced his phone, holding it directly in front of the otter's face with a dramatic flair, proclaiming, "Let me witness your hideous visage!"

Abruptly, the otter swung its paw and knocked his phone into the water!

Xiao Shaoxiong was incensed; modern phones are not waterproof!

Wang Longlong posed a question filled with unspoken judgment, "Did you forget to enable the beauty filter, and it took offense?"

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Departing the otter enclosure, the next destination was the panda exhibit, the most frequented area of the park.

With this thought, Jiang Ning quickened his pace, not out of any particular fondness for pandas, but recalling a past life visit to Yun City Zoo where he only managed to glimpse the posterior of a sleeping panda. This current life, Yun City Zoo was completed ahead of schedule, and the panda was relocated there prematurely.

Jiang Ning arrived at the panda pavilion; Cui Yu emerged with a displeased expression and cautioned his classmates, "Brother Ning, there's nothing to see in there; that indolent panda is fast asleep, completely concealed."

Meng Gui fiddled with a relic bracelet, stating, "The Buddha says it cannot be seen."

Qi Tianheng also exited the panda pavilion, his lackey Zhao Xiaofeng trailing closely behind, a look of malicious glee on his face. "Brother Tian, I have some delightful news; that fool Zhang Chi rode the very last car on the roller coaster and ended up vomiting. Utterly hilarious!"

Qi Tianheng inquired, "Is that so?"

Zhao Xiaofeng displayed his phone, asserting, "It's all documented here on my phone; he's probably searching for a place to do laundry right now!"

Qi Tianheng examined the images, his smile widening, and he nodded repeatedly. "Excellent, excellent. He truly deserved that."

Zhao Xiaofeng felt a sense of vindication. "For daring to provoke Brother Tian, he absolutely had it coming. Hearing about his misfortune, I felt like I drank two bottles of water just from the satisfaction!"

Cui Yu scoffed, "What a load of virtual nonsense."

As they conversed, they gradually moved away. Chen Siyu and her sister exchanged glances, a subtle hint of relief passing between them.

Xue Yuantong asked, "Jiang Ning, since the panda is asleep, should we still go inside?"

Jiang Ning continued forward, suggesting, "Perhaps it has awakened?"

As anticipated, the panda remained slumbering soundly on its swing bed. Surrounding students called out through the glass, their voices filled with disappointment. "We can't see anything." "All we see is its rear."

Yu Wen remarked, "A bit disappointing. I witnessed them eating bamboo at another zoo previously; it was quite a soothing experience." She wished for superpowers to compel the panda to perform, but alas, it was a national treasure, beyond her influence.

Huang Yuzhu, performing his duties as hired help, was occupied with his bag while observing the panda. Giant pandas are a rarity; seemingly only An City and now Yun City within the entire Hui Province possess them, meaning many have never seen one. Even just observing its back, Huang Yuzhu found the sight amusing.

Tang Jing found the situation dull; having resided in an affluent neighborhood, she had encountered pandas before during family outings. Yu Wen suggested, "Let's just depart."

Tang Jing replied, "Given the circumstances, let's eat first. Yu Zhu, I have Three Squirrels snacks; I'll share some with you."

Huang Yuzhu quickly declined, stating, "I do not consume squirrel snacks." Tang Jing and Yu Wen exchanged chuckles.

"Jiang Ning, Jiang Ning, the panda isn't moving!" Xue Yuantong protested, complaining, "Sleeping during the day, how incredibly lazy!"

Bai Yuxia suddenly chimed in with agreement, "Yes, far too lazy." Yang Sheng glanced at Yuxia, sensing a peculiar oddity. However, given her carefree disposition, such minor details were of no consequence to her.

Jiang Ning fixed his gaze upon the panda, channeling a faint trace of spiritual power, and commanded, "Get up, you!"

With a resounding "Boom!" the swing bed fractured, causing the slumbering panda to tumble to the ground. It sat there, utterly bewildered.

Yu Wen and the others, who had been on the verge of leaving, witnessed this unexpected event and were drawn back by the spectacle. Without its bed, the panda ambled towards the outdoor activity area. The classmates followed, and it retrieved a stalk of bamboo, leaning languidly against a rock as it began to "crunch" on it.

A student called out, "Hey, hey!" The panda ignored them, shamelessly continuing its meal.

Jiang Ning and his companions had already claimed prime vantage points for observation. Xue Yuantong watched with keen interest, finding the panda's bamboo consumption a truly serene spectacle.

She couldn't resist posing a question: "Jiang Ning, is bamboo truly that delicious?"

Jiang Ning replied: "Bamboo itself isn't particularly, but I've spotted sugarcane."

"I desire sugarcane!" Xue Yuantong declared softly.

The students around them exchanged glances, their thoughts echoing: 'My, she always sets her sights high.'

Yun Tingting playfully covered her mouth, her laughter causing her physical form to tremble: "You can't simply demand sugarcane whenever you wish; it's practically a national treasure!"

Jiang Ning beckoned to the panda: "Come here."

Immediately, the panda seized a pristine stalk of sugarcane, its tail wagging with delight as it trotted over. Presenting it to Xue Yuantong right before their classmates, it was a truly heartwarming scene.

Xue Yuantong accepted the sugarcane, holding it aloft with pride.

Yun Tingting's disbelief was palpable: 'Is such a thing even achievable?'

With an air of extraordinary confidence, Xue Yuantong departed from the throng, sugarcane in hand.

Bai Yuxia fell into contemplation.

Chen Siyu was utterly astonished, viewing this turn of events as pure destiny for Tongtong.

On the opposite side of the panda enclosure, a shop offered a variety of panda-themed merchandise, including plush toys, mugs, and refrigerator magnets. Most captivating, however, was a row of claw machines filled with an assortment of panda dolls, drawing the attention of many.

Numerous students congregated around the claw machines, their focus solely on the challenge of capturing a panda doll.

"Jiang Ning, from where did you procure the sugarcane?" Zhong Huai inquired, his curiosity piqued.

Xue Yuantong responded with understated certainty: "The panda bestowed it upon me."

"Ah," Zhong Huai acknowledged, before his mind caught up: "The panda... gave it to you?"

"Precisely," she affirmed.

Han Wen Nuan, standing nearby, inwardly marveled: 'How can she maintain such composure?'