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A shrill cry pierced the air as a Xiao Yu dropped from the beak of a seagull. It was a sign that the equipment had exploded!
In a swift dive, just as Xiao Yu glimpsed a ray of hope, it was immediately snatched back into the mouth of the Naval Bird. The altitude was a bit too low; the Naval Bird plummeted downwards.
For some reason, Hainan lacked the presence of the Naval Bird. Both Guangdong to the north and Fujian had them, as did Xisha to the south, but only Hainan was devoid of this creature.
Logically speaking, seabirds should not fear water, but the Naval Bird was an exception. Its feathers were not waterproof, and if it fell into Hai Li, it would surely drown.
However, this particular Naval Bird could not be allowed to perish; Shi Tian had to save it because its white-feathered belly classified it as a national first-class protected animal. Despite being labeled as such, these birds were virtually non-existent in the country, primarily residing in the Eastern Indian Ocean, only occasionally visiting during migration.
Grabbing a Rod, I prepared to set sail and catch something valuable! I called out towards the Stern, and Shi Tian dashed towards the helm on the Feiqiao. With the Top Flow Device turned off, he steered the boat towards the struggling Naval Bird in Hai Li.
As the boat approached, he activated the Top Flow Device, securing the vessel in place. He rushed to the deck with a large Net, ready to ensnare the long-beaked Naval Bird. As long as it didn’t flap around too much, dragging it aboard would be quite easy.
Perhaps due to drinking too much seawater, this big fellow seemed rather docile. Upon seeing Shi Tian, it showed no fear and simply swung from his Net with its hooked beak.
With a wingspan of two meters and a body length nearing one meter, this hefty creature weighed less than expected. No wonder it could fly for two months straight; if tied with fishing line, it could serve as a kite!
Once pulled up with the Net, the Naval Bird lay on the deck, relieved to have been saved. Despite its imposing appearance, this bipedal creature posed no threat; after all, it was protected by law as a first-class national treasure.
Glancing at the nearly lifeless Naval Bird, Shi Tian donned cut-resistant gloves and goggles—necessary precautions given its strong beak. Moving it required careful handling; after all, its name as a pirate bird wasn’t just for show.
He carried the bird onto the Feiqiao, where it could bask in sunlight, helping its feathers dry more quickly. Returning to the deck with several pieces of Bait Fish, he tossed them near the bird's beak. The creature wasted no time and eagerly accepted them.
"This is a Naval Bird, right?" one of his companions asked as they followed him onto the Feiqiao.
The bird was indeed a White-Bellied Tropicbird, known scientifically as Guo Yi. There were only about three thousand left in existence worldwide, and here was one foolish enough to risk its life diving into Hai Li for a fish! After feeding it, however, the bird began to stir uneasily.
But it wouldn’t be able to fly for at least an hour or two; first, it needed to dry its feathers! "Let’s go," he said. "With so many people around, it might get scared. This creature is rarer than giant pandas in our country; we don’t want to frighten it into making a rash move." Upon hearing how rare this bird was, Yi Laotou quickly led everyone off the deck.
As they descended, Shi Tian glanced back at the now docile Naval Bird. He grabbed two more pieces of Xiao Er fish and tossed them in front of it. With a quick hook of its beak and an upward tilt of its head, it demonstrated impressive skill in eating fish.
"From now on, your name is Bai Qi," he declared. "Since you’ve eaten so many of my fish, let me know where there are big ones in the future—I’ll treat you to even more!" With everyone else off the boat, only Shi Tian remained on the deck with Bai Qi, who no longer seemed afraid.
"Caw! Caw!" The bird called out towards him before tilting its head back and cawing twice more. Following its gaze, he noticed another seagull swooping overhead with a fish in its beak.
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