novelraw Chapter 128 - 126: Let Them Be Forgotten by Humanity
Chapter 128 - 126: Let Them Be Forgotten by Humanity
The wild camels briefly appeared and then turned back towards the wilderness.
Jiang Feng led his family’s camels towards the pasture.
At this moment, a concerned netizen couldn’t help but ask:
[Isn’t it dangerous for wild camels to expose themselves like this?]
Seeing this question, Jiang Feng explained:
"Rest assured, when it comes to usefulness to humans, domesticated camels are superior to wild ones in every way."
"Whether it’s the warmth of the camel wool or the milk production, domesticated camels perform better."
"It’s just like the sika deer."
"Wild sika deer are a first-grade protected animal, but there are many deer sheds raising sika deer in the Northeast now."
"Antlers can be eaten, and so can venison, so no one poaches wild sika deer."
"Wild camels have very low birth rates, giving birth to only one at a time, and their survival environment is in the desert, which is why their numbers are rare."
"There haven’t been any reports of poachers targeting wild camels in the protected areas."
Hearing Jiang Feng’s explanation, the netizens were relieved.
Poachers aren’t foolish. A camel costs only about five thousand on the market, while hunting a wild camel could land you in jail without earning a single penny. They just wouldn’t do it.
At this time, Jiang Feng received a call from the forestry department.
The forestry department wanted to send an inspection team over, a total of three people, who wanted to stay at the ranch for a few days. They would cover their own food and lodging costs.
The inspection was expected to last five days, with the three of them paying six hundred each a day, totaling three thousand.
Jiang Feng readily agreed.
The amount of money didn’t matter; it was just that there was not much to do in winter, and it would be nice to join in on the fun.
It was around 8:30 in the evening when Jiang Feng and his companions returned to the ranch.
The camels walked into the pen.
The previously returned camels greeted their companions as they came back.
Luo Jinzhu started counting the camels, and Jiang Feng called him over for dinner; the canteen had saved meals for the three of them.
The experience of finding camels was truly amazing.
His camels somehow led back twenty-seven or twenty-eight wild camels, which was simply unbelievable.
There are only about 700 wild camels in the country, and they’re all in the deserts of the Tibetan Area.
This was indeed quite interesting.
In the evening, Jiang Feng was feeding the kittens and puppies in the yard.
The Little White Wolf was named "Xiao Yue," and its nickname was "Xiaoyue," which is usually what Jiang Feng called it.
The Little Mongolian Mastiff was also happily given a new name, "Coal Ball."
Jiang Feng shared the names he gave them with netizens, who found it amusing.
[Xiaojin Hua, Xiao Yue, Coal Ball—just bullying the Mongolian Mastiff because it doesn’t understand human language!]
[Hahaha, Coal Ball, why not call it Coal?]
[To be honest, the black, chubby puppy being called Coal Ball is quite fitting!]
[Mongolian Mastiff: Thanks a lot!]
The Little Mongolian Mastiff now recognized Jiang Feng as its owner and happily followed Jiang Feng around every day with Xiaojin Hua and the Little White Wolf.
There was a utility room where a goose was kept.
In the cold winter, the goose didn’t come out much and rested by the heater, enjoying the daily supply of fish and grass.
"Coal Ball, come over here!"
Jiang Feng called the Mongolian Mastiff.
The little guy immediately trotted over.
It didn’t know its name was Coal Ball, but it realized Jiang Feng was calling it, so it ran over.
The little guy was chubby.
The Border Collie and White Wolf felt relatively thin upon touching them, even though their fur was long and beautiful.
In fact, both were slender dogs.
The Mongolian Mastiff had a robust body, and one could feel the flesh on both sides by gripping it with both hands, and it was very strong.
The three of them played in the yard all day, making it lively.
Jiang Feng was very satisfied with this Mongolian Mastiff.
It’s still small, so it’s hard to tell how good-looking it will be as an adult Mongolian Mastiff.
There was a special Mongolian Mastiff kennel nearby, and the most dominant and handsome one-year-old Mongolian Mastiff could be worth about fifty thousand.
Many wealthy herdsmen would buy a fine Mongolian Mastiff as a guard dog, especially those with better conditions, living in luxurious yurts or private villas with courtyards.
Jiang Feng’s family had a house in the pastoral area, along with their own grassland, and they shared individual courtyards with his uncle’s family.
His family also had a villa with a courtyard in Xilingol City.
He stayed there when he was in school, for convenience.
Of course, he never discussed this during his live streams.
The family provided him with a platform funded by millions, and he grew his assets to over a billion in just a few years, proving his capability.
Soon, Jiang Feng ended the live stream.
That night, the news about the first-class wild camels being led back made the news.
Several official news outlets in Ximeng League also reported the incident.
However, this type of news doesn’t cause much of a stir, as people see it and, if interested, glance at it, and that’s that.
The following morning, members of the forestry department’s inspection team arrived.
There were three members in total, led by an experienced inspector named Wurige. There was also a young assistant named Balram.
Additionally, there was Lu Zhishan from the quarantine station.
Seeing Lu Zhishan arrive, Jiang Feng was a bit surprised.
"Why are you with the forestry department folks, a departmental transfer?" Jiang Feng asked with a smile.
Lu Zhishan was Jiang Feng’s childhood friend, from the same village, middle school, and high school, before they went to their respective universities.
Every winter and summer vacation, we would plan to go out and have fun together.
Lu Zhishan wore glasses, had a well-proportioned figure, and was also a recent college graduate, with a hint of that clear-eyed foolishness typical of students.
He’s only been working for six months now, and after another year, he’ll become a seasoned hand in the department.
"Fieldwork tasks, checking if the wild camels have any diseases. My supervisor said I’m young and fit, so they sent me." Lu Zhishan shrugged and said with slight helplessness.
"I see, that makes sense. After all, heading into uninhabited areas isn’t something everyone wants to do." Jiang Feng replied.
The expedition team leader, Wurige, came over to have a chat with Jiang Feng.
Through their conversation, Jiang Feng also understood the purpose of this expedition.
It’s very simple: to observe the development of the wild camel herd as much as possible without interfering.
To see what difficulties the wild camels face and help if possible.
Life is tough for wild animals these days, and with human assistance, it could be a bit better.
This kind of help is non-intrusive to the ecosystem, like building artificial water catchments, helping injured individuals with medical treatment, etc.
"Can I go with you? And I’d like to stream it live."
Jiang Feng asked.
"Of course, no problem." Wurige immediately agreed.
So, with the details agreed upon, the four of them began planning their route to the uninhabited area.
The uninhabited area is a boundless wilderness.
The grassland is now desolate, with seeds buried underground waiting to grow next spring. Driving in is no problem.
So they still planned to drive there.
Yesterday, they rode horses to find the camels, mainly to bring the camels back and in case they had to wade through water, hence the horses.
Two off-road vehicles drove into the grassland, heading straight into the distance.
The vehicles quickly left the grassland, passing through the sand control forest, entering the real wilderness.
It’s desolate here.
The expedition team didn’t easily find the wild camels.
After all, the uninhabited area is vast.
So vast that when you look around, all you see is desolation, emptiness, as if you’ve arrived on another planet.
"I see them!"
"They’re over there!"
At this moment, Wurige exclaimed, with a bit of joy on his face.
Wurige genuinely wants to protect wild animals. He believes that wildlife are creatures bestowed by the eternal heaven and should live better on the grassland.
Driving, Jiang Feng also saw the herd of camels.
Less than thirty of them, slightly built, drinking from a puddle in the wilderness.
The vehicles stopped, and they didn’t disturb the herd but filmed from a distance.
Jiang Feng looked at the distant camel herd, holding the drone, hesitated for a moment, and decided to put the drone back in the car’s trunk.
He didn’t start the live stream.
Lu Zhishan, sitting in the same car, saw Jiang Feng put down the drone and couldn’t help but be curious.
"Why aren’t you live streaming? This scene is rare; people online would love to watch."
"After all, being in the real wild, seeing real wild camels is almost impossible now."
Lu Zhishan asked with a smile.
Jiang Feng gazed at the distant wild camels and said relaxingly:
"I just think it’s better if fewer people know about this group of wild camels."
"As long as the Forestry and Grassland Administration knows and the government protects them, that’s enough."
"They probably also want to be completely forgotten by humans."
Upon hearing this, Lu Zhishan nodded and said:
"That’s true. In places forgotten by humans, wildlife can live better."
"If enthusiasts come to check in or film, it could cause trouble."
Jiang Feng also said:
"Exactly, like the Tibetan wild donkeys and antelopes. They are not much talked about online and don’t enter the public eye, yet their populations have developed."
As they spoke, they also observed the situation of the wild camels.
The survey was straightforward: filming videos, counting numbers, then checking if any camels needed assistance.
What pleased everyone was that this group of wild camels was very healthy, with not a single camel needing human intervention.
Everything went surprisingly smoothly.
Originally, they planned for five days, spending three days just searching.
In their expectations, there might be some camels severely ill or injured, needing their help.
But now, they found the wild camels as soon as they arrived and successfully recorded the relevant data.
They continued filming the wild camels for about two hours.
After recording was complete, Wurige couldn’t help but sigh:
"They’re heading towards the desert over there, past a mountainous area where cars definitely can’t go."
"Finding them again in the future will probably be difficult."
"The winds and sand are strong there, and there’s no vegetation."
"It really isn’t easy for them to have come out and been spotted by us."
Jiang Feng said, "They were probably out to graze and replenish energy. During the winter, there’s no grass on that side, so they must have come out."
"Now that they’re full, they’re heading back."
The three nodded in agreement.
"The survey is over. We should head back too."
"Let’s go, better get back early, it’s really tough in this cold weather."
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