Beastmaster: I'm really just a forest ranger

Chapter 164 The dust has settled
The moonlight seemed to have been soaked by an icy spring, flowing coldly across the mountain ridge.

"Did you hear that?" Zeng Hui turned his head and looked at Wu Peng with a serious expression.

"Yes." Wu Peng said in a deep voice, "It's the voice of the Snow Cloud Wolf."

He squinted and looked ahead. The scattered lights were very conspicuous in the darkness.

The faint sound of wolf howling came from the very edge of Xuanhe Village.

The wolf howl might not be heard in the village, but they came from the mountain, and in the quiet night, they could hear the faint wolf howl.

"Could it be that the Snow Cloud Wolves attacked Xuanhe Village?" A guess suddenly emerged in Zeng Hui's mind.

Wu Peng pondered and said, "This possibility cannot be ruled out."

Then, his expression changed slightly, and he quickly said, "Advisor Chen is still on the mountain. We must go back immediately."

Before they came to Qinling Mountains, they already knew about the Snow Cloud Wolf as a pet animal - it was ferocious, cunning, and posed a high threat to humans.

The appearance of the earth bear last night, coupled with the howling of wolves now, made them realize that this small village in the Qinling Mountains was not as peaceful as they had imagined.

But as a beastmaster, they must hurry back to the village and help the villagers fight off the Snow Cloud Wolves.

The moment you register to become a Beast Tamer, the Beast Tamer Association clearly states this obligation - when the safety of the masses is threatened, every Beast Tamer should step forward while ensuring his own safety.

But even without this obligation, the human conscience deep in their souls would never allow them to stand idly by.

Even though their journey into the mountains today was not smooth, and even though they had to rush down the mountain when it got dark and their bodies were tired from running, they still had to lend a hand.

The two called on their pets, quickened their pace, and hurried to the place where the wolf howling came from.

As they got closer, the outline of a farm came into view. Wu Peng frowned slightly: "This seems to be Consultant Chen's farm."

After learning last night that Consultant Chen lived in Xuanhe Village, Wu Peng asked the owner of the farmhouse for the latter's residential address, but after thinking it over carefully, he finally decided not to visit him.

It is precisely because Consultant Chen is his idol that he is unwilling to disturb the former's life.

The best way is to keep your idol in your heart and follow his path all the way.

The farm in front of us is where Consultant Chen lives.

The two looked at each other without saying a word, but their expressions became very ugly and they walked faster.

Chen Yuan rescued them from the cave today, but their farm was attacked by Snow Cloud Wolves and they couldn't just sit back and watch.

Moreover, Chen Yuan brought his two strongest pets with him, which meant that the interior of the farm was empty and it was impossible to resist the Snow Cloud Wolf.

If there were other people living on the farm, they might be in danger.

As the thought flashed through his mind, Wu Peng felt extremely anxious. Even though his breathing was rapid and his legs felt as heavy as if they were filled with lead, he did not slow down.

Consultant Chen saved his life, so he must repay the favor.

He must save this farm!
In silence, the two finally arrived in front of the farm.

However, the scene in front of the farm gate made the two of them fall silent at the same time - five Snow Cloud Wolves fell to the ground, and among them there was an exceptionally large Snow Cloud Wolf. Judging from its size, it should be a second-level strength.

And looking around carefully, there was a Snow Cloud Wolf lying in the quietly flowing river.

"Have other beastmasters taken action?" Wu Peng said in silence.

But when I looked around, there was no other figure, only the biting cold wind whistling past.

Moreover, one must be a very strong beastmaster to be able to defeat six Snow Cloud Wolves in such a short time, including one that is suspected to be of the second-level strength.

"Let's go inside the farm and take a look," Zeng Hui suggested.

"Okay." Wu Peng was not careless. He remained vigilant at all times and walked towards the inside of the farm.

"Crack!"

Suddenly, a pair of sharp blades with cold light cut through the wind and stopped the two men.

The two men's hair stood on end instantly, and then they saw a dark gray figure that almost blended into the night standing silently in front of them. The pair of semicircular orange eyes stared at the two of them quietly, bringing a strong sense of oppression.

The two of them took a half step back at the same time, their hearts pounding and a layer of cold sweat on their foreheads.

Such a terrifying aura is obviously the strength of the second level.

Wu Peng subconsciously raised his hands and stammered, "We have no ill intentions. We just heard the noise here and ran over to check the situation."

When his emotions gradually stabilized, he continued to explain: "Advisor Chen lives here, right? That's Advisor Chen Yuan. We know him and got help from him, so we want to come over to help."

After hearing these words, Tietouwa looked at the two of them, retracted the sharp blade in front of him, but did not give way.

Seeing this, the two had no choice but to continue explaining, but Tietou Wa still refused to let them enter the farm.

Wu Peng had no choice but to pull Zeng Hui back to a corner and said in a low voice: "Did you notice? This steel-headed mole has many scars on its body. It obviously had a fierce battle with this group of snow cloud wolves."

"You mean, it defeated this group of Snow Cloud Wolves alone?" Zeng Hui's pupils shrank and he spoke in surprise.

"Think carefully, who lives here?" There was a gleam of insight in Wu Peng's eyes.

As soon as the first word "Chen" came out, Zeng Hui seemed to understand something and his eyes widened. "Yes, if it is Consultant Chen's pet, it can explain everything."

Wu Peng gave him a look that suggested "this child is teachable".

Obviously, this steel-headed gopher is the third pet that Consultant Chen has carefully cultivated, so it is very strong. Therefore, Consultant Chen does not have to worry about the safety of the farm when he goes into the mountains.

As long as Consultant Chen becomes a high-level beastmaster, he will definitely contract this steel-headed mole.

"So what should we do next?" After thinking it through, Zeng Hui asked.

Wu Peng held his chin with one hand and said thoughtfully: "Although the farm is temporarily safe, potential dangers cannot be ruled out."

"Besides, this steelhead gopher is injured and in poor condition. Let's guard the farm gate as well."

At this point, he patted Zeng Hui on the shoulder and said earnestly: "Advisor Chen just saved our lives, we must help him guard the farm."

"Maybe I can get some advice from Consultant Chen."

"I'll listen to you!"

Zeng Hui's eyes lit up and he nodded quickly.

So, Tietouwa hid in the shadows, stared at the two people standing on both sides of the gate like door gods, and tilted his head.

They didn't enter the gate, and I couldn't seem to drive them out.
The night wind blew, the shadows of the trees danced, and the hurried sound of footsteps disturbed the quiet night, startling a flock of birds, which flapped their wings and flew away.

The bright flames suddenly dispelled the dark sky, sparks spread their wings and flew out, and the surging flames illuminated the road to the foot of the mountain.

The Falling Horned Beast stamped its four hooves on the ground, and its proud and upright body ran wildly forward under the guidance of the flames. Chen Yuan on its back had swaying black hair and squinted his eyes. The dark forests on both sides quickly retreated.

half an hour ago,
Chen Yuan, who had not yet fallen asleep, received several system prompts, including a reminder to defeat a second-level pet.

He suddenly woke up and looked around. Sparks and Coke were beside him, and the Flame-tailed Fox that could provide him with the source of energy had also fallen asleep.

So where do these alert sounds come from?
There is only one answer - the farm.

During these days, the farm guys' favorability towards him has exceeded 80, and can provide him with source points.

Come to think of it, the little guys have no worries about food and drink on the farm, no worries about survival, and the farmer is very good to them. Apart from a little insignificant work, it is simply the most ideal life. It is inevitable that the favorability will break through 80, it is just a matter of time.

From this, Chen Yuan quickly came to a conclusion—the farm was in danger.

The danger might come from the disintegrating wolf pack, or from other wild pets that covet the spiritual plants on the farm.

But no matter what it is, Chen Yuan must rush back to the farm.

Among the remaining little guys, although Run Run Duck is at the second level of strength, the other little guys are at the first level of strength. Once they encounter a strong opponent, they may be unable to stand alone.

However, judging from the system prompt sounds, their anti-attack effect is quite good.

But Chen Yuan couldn't gamble.

Since it has been confirmed that the spot is related to this mysterious forest, Chen Yuan does not stay any longer. He directly wakes up the little guys and rushes back to the farm overnight.

Let Coke go down the mountain first, and Chen Yuan rides on the Falling Horned Beast and follows closely under the guidance of Sparks.

The bear cub was reluctant to see Coke suddenly leave. He leaned against the cave entrance and looked out for a while. He lowered his head and made a low sound: "Roar!"

This time I leave, maybe it will take a long time before we meet again.

The Flame-Tailed Fox and the Ice-Condensing Fox followed Chen Yuan and left.

After running all the way, the system prompt sound did not sound for a long time, which made Chen Yuan a little nervous.

Could it be that the battle is over, and Runrun Duck and the others have repelled the enemy?
Or has the battle entered a white-hot stage?
Or is the farm in danger?
With complicated thoughts running through his mind, Chen Yuan shook his head and decided not to scare himself anymore.

The most urgent task is to get back as soon as possible.

Coke carried the wind with him as his agile figure shuttled through the darkness at an incredibly fast speed.

The breeze surrounded his whole body, and Coke left a trail of afterimage. In a trance, his figure had disappeared.

Without any worries, Coke ran at full speed and the outline of the farm gradually emerged.

"Ow"

At this moment, Coke's nose moved and he smelled many smells.

First there were many familiar, disgusting smells, mixed with some blood.

"Ow!"

Coke suddenly became nervous and walked faster.

Yaya, please don't be in any trouble!
The small river opposite the farm was at his feet. Cola jumped up and crossed it nimbly. Suddenly, he caught a glimpse of a snow-white body floating on the water out of the corner of his eye.

"Ow!"

Coke was startled and looked down, only then could he see that it was a Snow Cloud Wolf with its eyes closed, its messy fur stained with blood, and running water constantly washing its body covered with scars.

It really is these damned fellows!
Yelling at the Snow Cloud Wolf, Coke became even more anxious and quickly ran towards the farm gate.

The farm was very quiet, with only the cold wind whistling past.

There were several Snow Cloud Wolves lying along the road, bloodstains on the moonlit ground, and familiar wing feathers. Coke felt even heavier in his heart.

These are the feathers that ducks cherish the most.

There are two major taboos for ducks. One is the fluffy hair on the top of their heads, which cannot be touched by any living creature. Once it is messy, it will be re-groomed immediately.

Second, the wing feathers cannot be touched or dirty.

Oh no, has the duck been eaten?
In an instant, a picture emerged in Coke's mind: a ferocious Snow Cloud Wolf opened its bloody mouth, bit the Run Run Duck, chewed it with its sharp fangs, and gradually swallowed the Run Run Duck into its stomach.

"Ouch!"

Coke shook his head desperately, put the scene behind him, and rushed into the farm.

Duck Duck, Iron Head Baby, Electric Flying Cat, Doudou Chicken, and the old farmer, hold on!
I'm here to save you!
Coke rushed into the farm gate without looking around and ran straight towards the yard.

Suddenly,
A silent figure like a stone statue appeared in the corner of his eye. Coke subconsciously stopped and turned to look to the right.

"click"

Tietouwa nodded slightly at Coke.

"Ouch?"

Coke's eyes widened instantly.

Ironhead, you're not dead?
Ironhead kid: “.”

"Ouch!"

Although Tietouwawa was silent, it gave Coke hope, and it called out a few times.

What about the ducks?
"Crack."

Tietou Wa pointed to the yard, and Coke immediately ran over crying, leaving Tietou Wa standing silently in the same place again, always alert to his surroundings, with only the cold wind blowing on his face.

Soon,
Zeng Hui and Wu Peng pulled up their trousers and walked back to the farm gate while yawning.

The two had been guarding the gate for a long time, but they did not see any subsequent attacks, which made them secretly disappointed.

If there are further attacks, they can help repel the Snow Cloud Wolves and perhaps repay the favor.

But now it seems that we can only continue to stay here.

At the same time, Cola had already arrived in the yard and saw RunRun Duck and Diandian Flying Cat sitting on the ground at a glance. They were gathered together, constantly groping for the snacks in front of them.

"Ow"

Coke's pace became slower and slower until he reached the two little guys. Finally, he opened his eyes wide with shock on his face.

It was afraid that the ducks were in danger, so it rushed back as fast as it could. As a result, they were all safe and sound, and even sat together eating snacks in the middle of the night!
Wouldn't it be a wasted trip?
But when the dim light in the yard shone on Runrun Duck and Diandian Flying Cat, Cola clearly saw the messy feathers on Runrun Duck and the scar on Diandian Flying Cat's face, and his emotions surged.

"Ow Oo"

It was not a wasted trip as I was able to see with my own eyes that the ducks were safe and sound.

At least at least they weren't eaten.

Suddenly, Coke's eyes turned, and it came silently behind the two little friends, and rushed out suddenly. A breeze rolled up the dust, blowing Runrun Duck and Diandian Flying Cat, and they couldn't help but close their eyes.

When I opened my eyes again, Coke had already run away with several bags of snacks in his mouth.

"Dian Dian!"

The Diandian flying cat was both frightened and angry. He quickly got up, flapped his yellow thin wings, and chased after Cola.

"quack."

When he saw that the person coming was Coke, Run Run Duck calmly stuffed a piece of potato chips into his mouth, then leaned against a camphor tree, crossed his legs, and stared at the ground in front of him - the light was dim, and two shadows were chasing and playing.

It's another peaceful and leisurely day.

(End of this chapter)