To everyone's eyes, Yang Lin's journey to find the Tibetan wild asses would surely be fraught with difficulties.
After all, the terrain and geology here were far too complex, and the Tibetan wild asses had a vast range. It was already extremely difficult for ordinary people to encounter them.
Finding herds of Tibetan wild asses was even more challenging.
Of course, what worried everyone the most was not this, but how Yang Lin would get these Tibetan wild asses to follow him after he found them.
Wild asses were unlike domesticated donkeys. Domesticated donkeys had docile temperaments and would do as they were told, but wild asses were even more irritable than wild horses.
If angered, they would kick even a tiger.
Moreover, wild asses were not only temperamental but also stubborn. The entire herd operated as a collective, with no single leader. It wasn't a matter of dealing with one to control them all.
Of course, these were everyone's thoughts; the reality was not what they imagined.
At this moment, a few kilometers from the Zhamu Highway, on a meadow, Yang Lin was strolling leisurely, with no trace of worry on his face.
From the beginning, he had not worried about not being able to find the herd.
Now that he had reached a place beyond the sight of everyone, he no longer bothered to pretend.
The passive ability "Son of the Forest" was immediately activated.
In an instant, all animals within a five-hundred-kilometer radius appeared in his perception.
Whether it was marmots digging underground to gnaw on grass roots, or golden eagles soaring in the sky.
After a search, a herd of Tibetan wild asses numbering over fifty appeared within his sensory range.
Confirming that the herd of Tibetan wild asses was not far from his location, Yang Lin immediately issued a command.
The moment the command was issued, the wild asses, who had been lowering their heads to graze, began to gallop.
Nearby animals, seeing this, quickly fled in all directions, fearing being trampled by these mountain bullies. Even predators like snow leopards, wary of whether these beasts were seeking revenge, stayed away.
Only an unfortunate Tibetan fox, which had just emerged from its burrow, was accidentally kicked over ten meters by a Tibetan wild ass. Its hastily acquired "second-hand home" from a pika was also trampled and collapsed by the herd.
In less than ten minutes, the formidable herd of Tibetan wild asses appeared before Yang Lin.
Looking at these Tibetan wild asses, significantly larger than ordinary donkeys, Yang Lin's eyes were filled with admiration.
"Not bad, not bad. Their physique should be able to carry a two-hundred-pound person without issue. Carrying us into Motuo should also be fine."
"But don't worry, this time won't be for nothing. Once we arrive, I'll arrange a feast for you."
After saying this, Yang Lin selected the strongest and most glossy-haired male wild ass from the herd.
After calming it down, he directly mounted it.
"Let's go, move out!"
As soon as the words fell, the herd of wild asses galloped again.
Fortunately, Yang Lin had some equestrian skills. If it were an ordinary person on this mountainous terrain at this speed, they would have been thrown off within ten meters.
Even so, when he led the herd onto the Zhamu Highway, he felt a little nauseous from the jolting.
Therefore, he did not notice the expressions of the other people present as he and the herd appeared.
The moment the herd emerged, Teacher Xiao Liang and the other two, the people in the mini-bus, and the viewers in the live stream all looked stunned.
More than fifty Tibetan wild asses thundered towards them, their momentum akin to a stampede on the grasslands.
If Yang Lin had not been riding the lead wild ass, the people present might have fled on the spot.
Their shock was so profound that it took over a minute for them to recover.
"Is this a Tibetan wild ass? It's truly wild."
"As expected of a wild ass, its demeanor is completely different from a domesticated donkey. If it came charging at me, I'd be run over."
"If you hadn't said it was a wild ass, I would have thought it was a wild horse."
"With this kind of presence, I doubt even tigers would dare to attack them."
"That's true. The only natural predator of the Tibetan wild ass is humans. Other animals either can't outrun them or can't defeat them."
"These wild asses should have good carrying capacity. With their help, Teacher Xiao Liang and the others should be able to reach Motuo smoothly."
"Aren't you curious how Director Yang managed to get this herd of Tibetan wild asses here?"
"It's better not to ask too many questions about Director Yang."
"Exactly, children shouldn't ask too much. Knowing too much won't do you any good."
"Director Yang can handle tigers, so taming wild asses is surely a piece of cake."
"I guess Director Yang called the tigers, and the tigers pressured the Tibetan wild asses."
"I hope you're talking about tigers and donkeys, kid."
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As the netizens debated, Teacher Xiao Liang and the other two excitedly walked forward.
"Director Yang, you truly have some skills! You actually managed to tame the wild ass herd."
"The last time I saw Tibetan wild asses was at Qinghai Lake. I didn't dare to get too close then, afraid they might kick me."
"Tsk, tsk, tsk, look at these bodies, look at these teeth. Perfect, absolutely perfect."
As he spoke, Teacher Xiao Liang's eyes began to gleam.
Just as he was about to reach out and touch one, the closest Tibetan wild ass suddenly let out a cry, startling him so much that he almost fell into the mud pit.
"Heh heh, this one has quite a temper."
"Director Yang, control it for me."
Hearing this, Yang Lin grinned and said, "I won't. I've already negotiated with them. Once we reach Motuo, I'll arrange food for them. You guys will pay for this meal."
"We'll pay, we'll pay. How much can a few dozen wild asses eat? You negotiate with it first, and let me try riding it."
At this moment, Teacher Xiao Liang completely disregarded the meal expenses; he just wanted to get on a wild ass's back quickly.
"Alright, it's settled then. You guys go and bring the things from the vehicle, and then park the car by the roadside."
"And call those people over too. We're ready to depart."
"No problem!"
As they spoke, Teacher Xiao Liang and the other two quickly completed the tasks Yang Lin had assigned.
Once all preparations were done, the group of over thirty people all mounted the Tibetan wild asses.
The remaining wild asses were assigned to carry luggage.
Seeing that no one was left behind, Yang Lin, the leader, waved to the herd.
"Let's go, let's go, we're off to the city for some good food!"
With Yang Lin's command, the herd of Tibetan wild asses, carrying the people, set off along the muddy Zhamu Highway towards Motuo county town.
A road that was impassable for humans was no different from a flat road for these Tibetan wild asses, accustomed to traversing mountains and rivers.
Even at their most ordinary pace, their speed was much faster than human walking.
In less than two hours, they had covered three-quarters of the journey.
As afternoon arrived, Motuo county town, the cloud-shrouded "Lotus of the Secret Realm," appeared within their sight.