Chapter 859 - 632: Avian Tongues Are What I Do Best

Yu Qingyi spends more time grooming his handsome beard than on her own hair.

Zhang Juhai may be dashing, but he only has a small goatee; the most envious is Yang Zhenshan’s magnificent beard.

Why does Yang Zhenshan always stroke his beard?

It’s not to show off; it’s to make the long beard smoother.

Of course, now stroking his beard has become a habit, he unconsciously strokes it when thinking, idly strokes it when he has nothing to do, and often strokes it when talking to people.

Habit becomes second nature, and this unconscious action seems like he’s showing off his magnificent beard to everyone.

"Haha, cooperation naturally means trade. As long as Brother Zhang is willing, my Yang family’s merchant fleet can trade with Mrs. Zhang’s dynasty anytime. All goods available in Da Rong can be shipped to Mrs. Zhang’s dynasty. Of course, we on Star Moon Island also welcome Mrs. Zhang’s dynasty’s fleet to come and trade!"

"If you’re looking to further our cooperation, we could also join forces to destroy the Taro Dynasty!"

Yang Zhenshan said with a smile.

"Trade? Destroy the Taro Dynasty?"

Zhang Juhai really hadn’t thought about this, not because he didn’t care, but he simply hadn’t considered it.

Although he is of the Zhang royal lineage, he seldom meddles in the military and political affairs of the dynasty, so matters like trade don’t concern him much.

However, destroying the Taro Dynasty did pique his interest.

For him, the Taro Dynasty has always been a thorn in his side.

But does Star Moon Island have this might?

Even their Zhang Dynasty is weaker compared to the Taro Dynasty. He thinks if Star Moon Island joins them, they might be able to stand on equal footing; completely eradicating the Taro Dynasty would still be difficult.

"Brother Yang is indeed bold, but this matter requires careful consideration. How about this: I can take charge of the trade matters. As long as the Yang family’s merchant fleet is willing to head to our dynasty’s ports, our navy will undoubtedly escort the fleet!" Zhang Juhai said.

"Great!" Yang Zhenshan detected his skepticism about Star Moon Island’s strength.

But it’s not a big deal; it doesn’t matter to Yang Zhenshan whether or not the Taro Dynasty is defeated. He merely mentioned it in passing. If Mrs. Zhang’s dynasty is willing, he wouldn’t mind cooperating once; if they’re not, then just collaborating on trade is good enough.

The cooperation was tentatively settled, and Yang Zhenshan shifted the topic to the Flying Slave Eagle.

"I’ve heard that Brother Zhang is skilled in taming Flying Slave Eagles. Could you provide some guidance?"

Communicating while at sea is extremely troublesome; once ships are out, contact is virtually impossible, and if they go on long voyages, they disappear for a year or so.

If there were a way to maintain contact with the seafaring fleet, it would be incredibly advantageous for Yang Zhenshan and Star Moon Island.

"Of course, no problem." Zhang Juhai waved his hand, and Yuan Ke promptly entered, holding a birdcage.

Inside the birdcage were four chicks just sprouting feathers, chirping softly.

"These four Sea Eagles are gifts for Brother Yang. When they grow up, you can train them into Flying Slave Eagles!"

"And this, this is my experience in training Flying Slave Eagles. I give it to Brother Yang as well!"

Zhang Juhai also took out a small booklet to present to Yang Zhenshan.

Amidst the vast ocean, Sea Eagles are quite common, often seen around Star Moon Island.

However, a Sea Eagle is just a Sea Eagle; only a trained Sea Eagle becomes a Flying Slave Eagle, capable of navigating and finding targets at sea.

Training Sea Eagles is a long and arduous process.

The method and technique are key.

It’s not as simple as capturing some Sea Eagles and then turning them into Flying Slave Eagles.

This explains why no forces around Star Moon Island have Flying Slave Eagles.

Yang Zhenshan took the small booklet, and gestured for Li Chang behind him to put away the Sea Eagle chicks.

The booklet was not thick, but it contained a lot of material, including bird language!

Truly bird language!

Looking at the booklet’s description of Sea Eagle calls, Yang Zhenshan widened his eyes in surprise.

"Brother Zhang can communicate with Sea Eagles?"

Zhang Juhai laughed heartily, "I am most skilled in bird language."

"..."

Yang Zhenshan felt an urge to laugh but refrained, "Brother Zhang, you’re truly a genius!"

"I’m not boasting, but in this Ten Thousand Miles Sea Domain, when it comes to bird language, I dare to claim first!" Zhang Juhai said proudly.

He is indeed a true master of bird language!

Yang Zhenshan never imagined someone in this world could be fluent in bird language, but it’s actually not surprising; the world teems with extraordinary individuals.

There are many who raise birds, wild beasts, fish, and insects.

Raising birds isn’t about keeping them in cages but about training various birds for one’s own use.

Similarly, the same applies to raising wild beasts.

For example, Yang Zhenshan has raised many wild beasts in the Spiritual Spring Space!

Of course, what he does is free-range while others train.

There are also those who raise fish; Yang Zhenshan knows someone who keeps a school of sharks, nicknamed the Fish King.

As for those who raise insects, there’s a place called Insect Valley in Da Rong’s southwest, where people use various venomous insects as weapons, which are quite troublesome.

So Zhang Juhai’s ability to understand and speak bird language is not something to be amazed about.

Yang Zhenshan briefly skimmed the booklet and found it detailed in methods and techniques for training Sea Eagles; Zhang Juhai wasn’t trying to deceive him.

Of course, having these methods and techniques doesn’t guarantee training Flying Slave Eagles; experience is more important than methods in training Sea Eagles.

Zhang Juhai’s willingness to provide this booklet indicates his sincerity and his lack of fear that Yang Zhenshan could easily master it.

As the saying goes, reciprocation is courtesy. Yang Zhenshan turned to Li Chang and said, "Go get my understanding of ’Dao Meaning’ on the third floor of the Book Collection Building!"

"Yes!" Li Chang responded.

Zhang Juhai looked at Yang Zhenshan in surprise, "Understanding of ’Dao Meaning’!"

"Hmm, it’s some of my insights over the years. I hope Brother Zhang won’t mind!" Yang Zhenshan replied with a smile.

"Of course not, of course not!" Zhang Juhai was surprised and pleased, "Brother Yang has entered the Dao?"

"You could say that!" Yang Zhenshan didn’t hide it.

Zhang Juhai was even more astonished. He stood up suddenly, bowing respectfully, "I humbly ask for the senior’s guidance!"

He no longer called him Brother Yang, but respectfully addressed him as senior.

"Haha, Brother Zhang, no need for that. Let’s spar and learn from each other. Since you’re here, why not stay on the island for a few days?" Yang Zhenshan quickly helped him up with a laugh.

’Dao Meaning’ is something too profound and mysterious, even though Yang Zhenshan has grasped two forms of it now, he feels that he barely scratches the surface.

He wants to exchange with more peers to mutually validate and learn from each other.

Although Zhang Juhai hasn’t realized ’Dao Meaning’, as a senior who’s practiced for a hundred years, he surely has some insights of his own.

He may not even know his insights are useful.

This situation is quite common, like a blind person feeling an elephant; Zhang Juhai may have only felt the elephant’s trunk, while Yang Zhenshan has seen the elephant’s form.

However, in terms of understanding the elephant’s trunk, Yang Zhenshan might not match Zhang Juhai.

Zhang Juhai doesn’t know what an elephant looks like or even know he’s feeling the elephant’s trunk, but this doesn’t stop him from having a deep understanding of the trunk.

Thus, the two engaged in deep exchanges on Martial Arts ’Dao Meaning’.

As it turns out, Zhang Juhai aligns well with Yang Zhenshan. This guy is somewhat flamboyant, a bit proud, but also very outgoing and forthright, with no trace of pettiness.

Engaging with him, you don’t need to think in circles or consider too much. You just say what you mean.

Yang Zhenshan particularly likes making friends with such genuine people.

Zhang Juhai stayed on Star Moon Island, and Yang Zhenshan put aside matters concerning Divine Wood Island and the Taro Dynasty, spending his days exchanging cultivation insights with Zhang Juhai.

Yang Zhenshan even invited Zhang Juhai to spend several days browsing the Book Collection Building.