Chapter 010: Squirrels Build Their Nests

Oh dear! The old man is pushing a cart

After several back-and-forth attempts, I finally left in disappointment, having no choice but to give up on the food

Upon hearing their words, Aoki finally noticed the burlap bags they were holding. Indeed, several of the bags were bulging, occasionally moving as if something had happened inside them

That is not a rumor; it is indeed true. Out of 5 people, only one survived, and this is certainly true

It is poaching! Qingmu doesn't even need to look to know what this is about. He despised these poachers even in his previous life, and after being reborn as a tree, his hatred has only intensified.

Ah! ! ! Unforgivable! ! !

Seeing their adorable appearance, Qingmu did not stop them from building a nest here, treating it as if he had raised two pets. It was also a good opportunity to observe their living habits up close, adding some joy to his life. Over the past year, Qingmu felt somewhat lonely and isolated, as if he were alone (like a tree)

Unknowingly, Qingmu has been here for more than a year. Qingmu has grown from a small sapling into a small tree standing 5 meters tall. The dense foliage, sturdy trunk, and the enormous, peculiar root system all testify that Qingmu has not wasted this past year.

Each time the viper aspired to climb upward, Qingmu would concentrate his mental energy into a shield-like form and then directly strike it on the head

The range of mental detection has been enhanced, and Aoki is even more eager to understand the environment he is currently in

Although the two squirrels have been engaging in such activities, it is strange that the female squirrel in the picture has not become pregnant, which puzzles Aoki. He knows that giant squirrels also have a nursing period from January to December.

Only one giant squirrel was seen pinning another giant squirrel beneath it in the nest, engaging in an unsightly act

He was unsure whether it was a valley, a ridge, or a slope. Were there wild boars nearby? Jungle leopards? Monkeys? Other giant pythons? All of these made Aoki very curious

Not long after, Aoki welcomed his first tenants, two large squirrels. Their bodies were larger than typical squirrels, measuring about 25 cm, and with their tails, they exceeded half a meter in length. There was a distinct division between their dorsal and ventral sides, with black on the back and yellow on the belly, and their skulls were short and wide. What caught Aoki's attention the most was their bushy tail, which was longer than their bodies.

"It is impossible for there to be a python measuring 25 meters long; one can tell at a glance that this is an exaggeration. The longest snake in the world is only about 13 meters. How can you believe such rumors? Moreover, you are so frightened that you dare not come; you are truly cowards"

Aoki watched with great interest, continuously offering evaluations here and analyses there. If the couple who were working were to find out, they would surely move immediately to another place to continue their work

At that moment, their voices came from over there

What are they doing? Hehe! Aoki observed their actions at that moment and felt a sense of wicked amusement

Now, having become a tree, I find myself even closer to nature than before, making it easier to observe these lovely things

Another month has passed, spring has arrived, and all things are coming to life. Although it is still somewhat dry at this time, the green wood has a significant advantage over other trees, as it can draw water directly from the stream. With this advantage, the green wood grows faster than other trees

One day, the tranquility of the jungle was suddenly shattered by the sound of gunfire

One night, a triangular-headed viper with a narrow head appeared not far from Qingmu. It was approximately 1.2 meters long, slithering its body towards Qingmu, suddenly raising its head and flicking its tongue.

5 individuals

It seems that one should not underestimate animals either

Haha! The harvest this time is quite good; we have already caught three excellent large venomous snakes and one adult beaver. As long as we put in a bit more effort, the spending money for this month will be secured

"Do you want to hunt? It depends on whether I agree or not." Aoki certainly would not allow this snake to attack the two squirrels that were currently sound asleep. The mental strength developed through long-term training could finally be put to use now.

At this moment, Aoki still could not determine exactly where he was, only knowing that the terrain around him was relatively flat. It could not be a ridge or a slope; it could only be either flat land or a valley.

The snake was not injured, after all, the height from which it fell was not great

I have long asked you to come, yet a dignified man like you can still be frightened by a mere rumor

Tsk tsk, Guanyin sitting on a lotus! Impressive!

Recently, as Qingmu's https://mhetushu.com.com continued to grow, some animals sought to settle here, but they were all driven away by Qingmu's mental disturbances. This time, these two squirrels touched Qingmu with their adorable appearance

This time, Aoki also ceased playing and quickly completed the second strike, causing the snake's head to deviate even further from the trunk. After a few more collisions, the snake finally fell from a height of 1 meter.

Although it is somewhat small, it is exceptionally clear in Qingmu's perception

Aoki gave it another push

Aoki was furious, and at that moment, he could be said to wish for them to descend into hell immediately! Unlike those students, they were destroying for personal gain, while the students were taking risks to protect; the nature of the two matters was completely different

The snake's head tilted again, but it successfully grasped the tree trunk and did not fall.

Aoki discovered that their jumping ability is exceptionally strong, capable of jumping directly to a height of 5 meters, and they move with great agility and speed

At this moment, the two squirrels had already awakened keenly and jumped to the highest branches of the green trees. After seeing the snake leave, they returned to their nest to continue sleeping

Others were immediately displeased upon hearing his sarcasm: "It's not just us who are afraid; isn't everyone in the county too scared to come? By your reasoning, wouldn't that mean everyone in our county is a coward"

After building their nests, they forage everywhere.

Fully equipped

Extending my mental strength to the source of the sound, I finally saw that damned group of hunters

It quietly climbed up the trunk of the green tree under the cover of night

Ah, it's all your fault for not being strong enough! How can a man not be capable? Qingmu felt a sense of disappointment towards that male giant squirrel. He had always been looking forward to adding another little squirrel.

Aoki was not the least bit embarrassed; on the contrary, he watched with great interest

Like a portable camera observing them foraging, playing, and frolicking, Qingmu can be said to be filled with interest. When Qingmu was filling out the college entrance examination application, it was precisely due to a keen interest in the diverse organisms of nature that he chose to apply for the biology program.

What is this? I have neither heard of it nor seen it before

The rain pattered softly, and although the season was not appropriate, the green tree continued to sprout tender branches and buds, growing upward and outward. During this time, the two squirrels considered enjoying the tender buds of the green tree, but they were taught a lesson by the tree and never dared to do so again

They are extremely diligent, having gathered branches and leaves from the forest within a single day, and skillfully crafted a nest on a branch 4 meters high.

Having successfully protected his two "pets", Aoki felt a sense of fulfillment within himself

From then on, Aoki had an additional form of entertainment, which was to watch them "at work" with a sense of morbid curiosity. Fortunately, trees do not possess emotional instincts; otherwise, Aoki would surely be consumed by desire.

This snake is indeed quite stubborn; even when faced with such bizarre occurrences, it cannot be deterred from its hunting instincts

As autumn gives way to winter, the forest has finally entered the dry season. Drawing from the experience of the previous year, Qingmu has prepared water reserves in advance. Now, Qingmu has extended some of its roots directly into the stream, so this round of the dry season is expected to be somewhat easier to endure

At this moment, a seemingly leading figure, listening to their bickering, became impatient: "Enough of this talk; making money here is what truly matters. If it weren't for the rumors about the giant python, those forest patrol workers wouldn't be so relaxed, and we wouldn't have found it so easy to slip in here." His words carried a certain authority, and the others fell silent, ceasing their argument.

Out of a sense of compassion for living beings, Aoki did not harm it

The mental strength has now extended linearly to 700 meters with the growth of the trees, indicating rapid progress. Moreover, under the deliberate training of Qingmu, it has barely reached the point where one can lift a fist-sized ordinary stone.

Although feeling somewhat lost, I will continue to climb upward

The snake's head tilted slightly, affecting its entire climbing body, making it feel as though it might fall. It paused for a moment, flicked its tongue, and turned its head around, but did not find any enemies.

Within a radius of 700 meters, Aoki only observed the stream beside him. During this time, Aoki also saw many other well-known and lesser-known animals, including the relatively rare Silver-breasted Broadbill, Brown-cheeked Fulvetta, White-throated Bulbul, and Golden-fronted Leafbird, as well as rare species such as the Asian Elephant, Indian Tiger, Clouded Leopard, Small Indian Civet, and Slow Loris.

It is evening

Everyone is carrying a shotgun! Judging by the appearance of those shotguns, they must be homemade

Not long after the two squirrels settled in, they faced their first crisis

Everything is proceeding in an orderly manner