Amidst the bewildered gazes of countless tourists, the usually docile and cute animals were now chasing several visitors with frenzied intensity, as if they had been drugged.
This peculiar behavior immediately sparked widespread discussion.
"What are these people doing? Why are the animals chasing them?"
"They must be performing some kind of performance art, or perhaps live-streaming."
"Look at their colorful attire; they're probably doing performance art."
"I just encountered them. In the ape enclosure, the apes threw ape droppings in their faces, and then in the bird park, the birds rained droppings on them. Now they're here, are they trying to steal lion dung?"
"Why didn't they go to the bear enclosure? They bypassed it and came here. Are there no droppings in the bear enclosure?"
"Perhaps... lion dung is better than bear excrement?"
"Ugh... that's a bit too cold."
...
"Akita-san, didn't you say these wild beasts had completely lost their bestial nature? Why are they chasing us?"
"Huff... huff, I don't know. Stop asking so many questions and run!"
"I want to go home!"
As they spoke, a wild boar was the first to collide with someone's backside, sending the person tumbling head over heels.
Seeing this, the others hurriedly picked up their pace. But before they could accelerate further, a honey badger emerged from the nearby bushes and knocked down another person.
Witnessing this scene, the remaining three turned ashen with fear and their speed instantly increased.
Yet, even so, several animals remained stubbornly on their heels. Among them, the most conspicuous was a sleekly built cheetah.
No matter how fast they ran, the cheetah stayed right behind them. It possessed the ability to catch up instantly but simply fixated on them, as if toying with them.
After a good ten minutes of circling the small grassland, the three finally couldn't hold on any longer and collapsed onto the grass.
Upon falling, their faces immediately took on the expression of awaiting death.
Their chests heaved like bellows, greedily drawing in air.
After a moment of recovery, one of them, with an air of having accepted his fate, asked:
"You... why are you chasing us!"
As soon as he finished speaking, a colossal figure appeared behind the cheetah.
The figure was so immense it blocked the sun overhead, like a dark cloud descending.
As it drew closer, they realized the owner of this figure was an unprecedentedly giant golden lion.
At this moment, its massive lion eyes held no emotion, only pure killing intent.
Instantly, their hearts turned cold.
Just as they thought they were about to be devoured, the giant lion suddenly opened its mouth wide.
The next second, a thunderous roar erupted from the giant lion's gaping maw.
Along with it came fragments of bloodied flesh and meat that it had not yet swallowed.
Facing this scene, the three immediately fainted from fright.
After the three passed out, the group of reporters from Japan was swiftly defeated.
Yang Lin, who had been waiting nearby, quickly dialed a number he found online.
"Hello, is this the National Security Bureau? I've discovered several illegal foreign elements here."
"Yes, they have been apprehended by me."
"How were they apprehended? I just scared them a little, nothing serious."
...
While Yang Lin was on the phone, the surrounding tourists also curiously gathered around.
In their minds, these people were merely unlucky tourists.
"What's going to happen? What's wrong with these animals today? Why are they acting like they're crazy?"
"I don't know. They're usually quite gentle, but they only go mad when they see these particular individuals."
"If they die, will Xihong Zoo be affected?"
"No way, what if it is affected?"
"Yeah, will the little animals get implicated?"
"Earlier, that tiger that injured someone at Badaling was euthanized. That person brought it upon themselves and killed a tiger."
"I heard that all animals that show a tendency to attack humans are put down."
"That's not right, though. These animals didn't bite or attack them today."
"Yes, I can testify. The animals really didn't attack them proactively just now. That little clown pig only nudged one person's butt."
"And the honey badger, but what harm could a honey badger do?"
...
Clearly, the tourists present were more concerned about whether the zoo's animals would be affected rather than the fate of the few individuals from Japan.
As everyone showed signs of worry, Yang Lin once again took out his heirloom loudspeaker.
"Dear tourists, please don't worry. These individuals are illegal foreign elements who have infiltrated our country."
"They came to Xihong Zoo specifically to cause trouble."
"They were probably discovered by the animals, which is why they were attacked."
Upon hearing Yang Lin's words, the faces of everyone present immediately changed.
"Illegal foreign elements? No way."
"Why would illegal foreign elements come to Xihong Zoo?"
"I suspect they wanted to steal the superior genes of the animals in Xihong Zoo."
"Now that you mention it, it makes sense. After all, they seemed to be collecting animal feces from everywhere."
"What sinister intentions! To come to my Dragon Country to steal feces!"
...
In an instant, their gaze towards the unconscious individuals shifted.
Not long after, a group of people in special uniforms arrived.
Their actions further validated Yang Lin's statement.
After a brief communication with Yang Lin, these individuals took out a pair of rose gold handcuffs from their pockets.
Then, amidst the cheers of the tourists, these rose gold handcuffs were placed on the wrists of the individuals.
This scene undoubtedly solidified their identity as illegal foreign elements.
Seeing that these people were about to escort the few Japanese tabloid reporters away, Yang Lin hurried after them.
"Comrades, comrades, did you forget something?"
Upon hearing Yang Lin's words, the group immediately stopped.
"Director Yang, is there anything else?"
"Heh heh, doesn't the internet say that if you assist in capturing spies, you can receive a reward of up to 500,000? So, am I..."
Before he could finish, the uniformed personnel smiled.
"Of course. After we verify everything and confirm they are illegal foreign elements, we will issue the reward to you in full."
"As Director Yang successfully discovered and apprehended all five of them, according to regulations, you are entitled to 2.5 million."
"Hmm? 2.5, right! Fifty each, so that's 250 for me!" Yang Lin exclaimed excitedly.
However, after shouting, he felt that something was not quite right.