Forest Ranger: Help! A golden eagle cub is relying on me

When I walked out of the cabin again, Rhubarb and Cheese were already waiting at the door. Their tacit understanding was completely different from their occasional fights on weekdays.

"Let's go."

Chen Chuan's voice was low, with a barely perceptible hoarseness. This brief instruction did not match the seriousness of his heart.

The often-traveled path leading to the back mountain has now been completely covered by thick snow, without even a trace of it being found. The mighty force of nature and the road opened up by humans have formed a fragile confrontation.

This means that he needs to take a longer detour, where the rugged and flat feelings are two different things.

Walking in the snow is more physically demanding than usual. With every step, the snow will cover the ankles, making a "crunching" sound. This monotonous rhythm is the only embellishment to the silence of the forest.

Dahuang seemed particularly excited. He led the way in front, digging the snow with his four paws rapidly. He looked back at Chen Chuan from time to time, wagging his tail like a rattle. His energy was at a completely different speed from Chen Chuan's steady pace.

Cheese seemed to be struggling. Its small body was almost buried in the deep snow. It had to struggle to climb out of the snow pit every few steps. Its embarrassment contrasted with its stubbornness in refusing to give up.

After walking for a while, Cheese seemed to have found new fun, a different state of mind from the simple trek before.

It quietly lurked not far behind Dahuang, its snow-white body forming almost perfect camouflage in the snow, with the orange color on the tip of its ears being the only flaw.

It lowered its body and swung its tail gently behind it, imitating the posture of an adult cat before hunting. Its serious look formed a lovely contrast with its small size.

"Meow!"

With a fierce cry, Cheese suddenly jumped out from the snow. With its small mouth that had not yet grown all its teeth, it symbolically took a bite on Rhubarb's thick hind leg with a force no different from a mosquito bite.

After the attack was successful, Cheese immediately turned around and dived into the snow pile next to it, leaving only a small orange tail tip swaying outside. It seemed to firmly believe that it had been perfectly hidden, but this naivety was different from its actual exposure.

Dahuang was slightly stunned by this sudden "attack". He stopped, looked down at his hind legs, then looked at the tip of his tail trembling in the snow. A hint of imperceptible indulgence flashed in his eyes, which was completely different from his usual image of awe-inspiring behavior.

It pretended to look around and made a puzzled "woooo" sound in its throat. Its coordinated acting skills were different from its true insight.

Cheese held his breath in the snow pile, secretly observing Rhubarb's reaction. Seeing that Rhubarb really didn't seem to notice him, a smug look appeared on his little face, and that secret joy formed a contrast with his held breath.

It thought its hiding was flawless, and this confidence, combined with Dahuang's full knowledge, formed a silent tacit understanding.

Chen Chuan lowered his head and looked at the two furry heads, one big and one small, at his feet. The solemnity in his heart seemed to be diluted a little by this silent company. This subtle warmth formed a counteraction with the potential danger in the mountains.

He didn't say much, but turned back to the house, took out a machete and put it on his waist, and found a sturdy trekking pole and held it in his hand. This simple equipment formed a sharp contrast with the unknown he was about to face.

When I walked out of the cabin again, Rhubarb and Cheese were already waiting at the door. Their tacit understanding was completely different from their occasional fights on weekdays.

"Let's go."

Chen Chuan's voice was low, with a barely perceptible hoarseness. This brief instruction did not match the seriousness of his heart.

The often-traveled path leading to the back mountain has now been completely covered by thick snow, without even a trace of it being found. The mighty force of nature and the road opened up by humans have formed a fragile confrontation.

This means that he needs to take a longer detour, where the rugged and flat feelings are two different things.

Walking in the snow is more physically demanding than usual. With every step, the snow will cover the ankles, making a "crunching" sound. This monotonous rhythm is the only embellishment to the silence of the forest.

Dahuang seemed particularly excited. He led the way in front, digging the snow with his four paws rapidly. He looked back at Chen Chuan from time to time, wagging his tail like a rattle. His energy was at a completely different speed from Chen Chuan's steady pace.

Cheese seemed to be struggling. Its small body was almost buried in the deep snow. It had to struggle to climb out of the snow pit every few steps. Its embarrassment contrasted with its stubbornness in refusing to give up.

After walking for a while, Cheese seemed to have found new fun, a different state of mind from the simple trek before.

It quietly lurked not far behind Dahuang, its snow-white body forming almost perfect camouflage in the snow, with the orange color on the tip of its ears being the only flaw.

It lowered its body and swung its tail gently behind it, imitating the posture of an adult cat before hunting. Its serious look formed a lovely contrast with its small size.

"Meow!"

With a fierce cry, Cheese suddenly jumped out from the snow. With its small mouth that had not yet grown all its teeth, it symbolically took a bite on Rhubarb's thick hind leg with a force no different from a mosquito bite.

After the attack was successful, Cheese immediately turned around and dived into the snow pile next to it, leaving only a small orange tail tip swaying outside. It seemed to firmly believe that it had been perfectly hidden, but this naivety was different from its actual exposure.

Dahuang was slightly stunned by this sudden "attack". He stopped, looked down at his hind legs, then looked at the tip of his tail trembling in the snow. A hint of imperceptible indulgence flashed in his eyes, which was completely different from his usual image of awe-inspiring behavior.

It pretended to look around and made a puzzled "woooo" sound in its throat. Its coordinated acting skills were different from its true insight.

Cheese held his breath in the snow pile, secretly observing Rhubarb's reaction. Seeing that Rhubarb really didn't seem to notice him, a smug look appeared on his little face, and that secret joy formed a contrast with his held breath.

It thought its hiding was flawless, and this confidence, combined with Dahuang's full knowledge, formed a silent tacit understanding.

The comments in the live broadcast room became lively again because of this heartwarming and funny scene. The relaxed atmosphere was slightly different from the solemnity of Chen Chuan's trip.

"Hahaha, Da Huang's baby-raising skills are at a professional level. It's completely different from his usual bully-like behavior."

"Cheese's short legs are so cute when he pounces on it and takes a bite before running away. His courage is in stark contrast to his size."

"Da Huang: I pretended not to see it, to give my little brother some face. This acting skill is totally different from his usual straightforwardness."

"Brother Chuan, are you going on a mountain patrol? With two little followers, this team configuration is completely different from the professional search and rescue team."

Chen Chuan ignored the ridicule of the comments, and his attention was completely focused on the road under his feet and the hillside in the distance. His concentration was completely different from the ease of the live broadcast room. The higher he went, the thicker the snow became, and the wind gradually became stronger, blowing on his face like a knife. The biting cold contrasted with his slightly warm body.

After climbing for nearly an hour, the top of the mountain, which originally occupied only a corner of the field of vision, finally came into view. The impending destination was a comfort to the long journey.

When Chen Chuan's feet finally stepped on the relatively flat snow on the top of the mountain, a stronger mountain wind blew past, carrying tiny ice crystals. The sound of the wind was intertwined with his slightly heavy breathing.

He straightened up and looked into the distance. At that moment, even he couldn't help but hold his breath slightly. The scene before him was different from the magnificent scene he usually saw.

The drone's camera also slowly rose, presenting the complete view of the top of the mountain to all the viewers.

In an instant, the comments in the live broadcast room that were originally discussing rhubarb and cheese became sparse as if strangled by an invisible hand, and were soon replaced by a shock that was almost speechless. This abrupt silence was two extremes from the previous liveliness.

Looking around, the whole world seemed to have only one color left - pure white.

The rolling mountains are covered with thick white snow. The lines become softer, but still reveal a sense of vastness and grandeur. This gentle appearance contrasts with the inner strength.

The snow-capped mountains in the distance almost merged with the clouds in the sky, and the boundary was blurred, as if the sky was hanging down and connecting with the earth. This visual confusion was different from the clear division between heaven and earth on weekdays.

The sunlight penetrated the thin clouds and sprinkled on the boundless snowfield, reflecting a dazzling but not glaring light. The light was soft and holy, and it was a completely different world from the gloomy sky before.

“I… damn…”

“Is this…is this a real scene? I feel like my eyes are not enough. This is completely different from all the snow scene photos I have seen before.”

"I can't tell the difference between the sky and the earth. The whole world is white. This grandeur forms a sharp contrast with my limited vocabulary."

"It's so beautiful, so beautiful that it takes your breath away. This pure white is more shocking than any other color. It is completely different from the colorful and noisy city."

"I seem to understand what 'thousands of miles of ice and thousands of miles of drifting snow' means. This is a completely different level of understanding from the description in the textbook."

The wind from the top of the mountain blew across Chen Chuan's cheek with an eternal loneliness. The cold touch formed a sharp contrast with the shock in his heart at the moment.

The pure white world captured by the drone camera made the comments in the live broadcast room fall into a kind of speechless worship. This brief tranquility is two extremes from the usual hustle and bustle.

Just when this extreme tranquility and beauty seemed to freeze time, a dull roar came from a valley not far away. The sound was like a huge rock rolling down, which was out of tune with the tranquility of the snowy field.

“Bang—Crack!”

Then, there was the chaotic sound of rubble breaking and objects colliding. The sudden movement broke the tranquility of the mountain top, and it was a different sound source from the previous whistling wind.

The intoxication on Chen Chuan's face faded away instantly, and was replaced by a hunter-like alertness. The speed of this change was different from his usual calmness.

His eyes were as sharp as an eagle's and he quickly locked onto the direction from which the sound came. His concentration was completely different from the relaxation he had just shown.

Dahuang's body, which was originally lying lazily on the snow, suddenly jumped up and let out a low warning whimper from his throat. The alert posture formed a contrast with his previous leisure.

Cheese's little body also arched up, and the tip of its orange tail twitched restlessly. It clung tightly to Chen Chuan's legs, its sapphire eyes filled with tension, completely different from its usual ignorance.

"Go over and have a look."

Chen Chuan lowered his voice, tapped the snow lightly with the trekking pole in his hand, and moved his body towards the col. His steps were steady, but with a sense of urgency, which was different from his usual leisurely patrolling of the mountains.

The terrain in the col is steeper, and there are jagged rocks under the snow, so you need to be extra careful when walking on it. This complex terrain and the flatness of the top of the mountain are two challenges.

The drone's camera followed closely, and the audience in the live broadcast room also came back to their senses from the shocking beauty just now. Their hearts were gripped by this sudden change, and their curiosity and worry were intertwined, which was a different emotion from the pure appreciation before.

"What's that sound? Is it thunder? It doesn't look like it. A clear sky like this is completely different from a thunderstorm."

"Isn't this a sign of an avalanche? Brother Chuan, be careful! This combined with the tranquility just now is a terrifying foreshadowing."

"It felt like large animals were fighting. The noise was totally different from the frolicking of small animals."

After walking around a huge rock half covered by snow, Chen Chuan paused slightly at the sight before him. The vigilance in his eyes turned into a hint of surprise. This unexpected scene was different from his previous guess.

I saw two huge male ibexes hitting each other fiercely with their thick, curved, scimitar-like horns, making a dull "bang" sound. The collision of power echoed in the silent valley, forming a confrontation with the hardness of the rock.

Their dark brown, coarse fur stands out against the backdrop of the white snow. Their muscular bodies are full of primitive power, and every charge is accompanied by a fearless determination. This wild fight is two extremes from the rules of the civilized world.

There was even a trace of blood on the forehead of one of the ibexes, dyeing the surrounding snow red. The bright red and pure white formed a strong visual impact.

Every breath they take exhales thick white air. The heavy panting is intertwined with the sound of horns clashing. This primitive symphony and the silence of the valley are two different melodies.

"Oh my god, this is... a mountain goat?"

"My goodness, these horns are too exaggerated! They are like two machetes. This is totally inconsistent with the docile image of sheep that we usually see!"

"Is this the Ibex, one of the Three Musketeers of the Northwest? It really lives up to its reputation. Its aura matches the description in the legend very well!"

The comments in the live broadcast room were completely boiling over because of the fierce fighting scene. The amazement and awe for life were intertwined, which was a completely different state of mind from the previous light-hearted banter.

Just as Chen Chuan was concentrating on observing the two mountain goats fighting desperately for territory or mates, a familiar mechanical prompt sounded in his mind. The cold voice formed a wonderful fusion with the fierce scene before him.

[Ding! Successfully unlocked the rare animal illustration: Ibex.] (End of this chapter)