Beastmaster: I'm really just a forest ranger

Chapter 188: Win over Consultant Chen at all costs!
"That's just the way it is."

"That giant tree is most likely the World Tree named Qingcang."

night is deep,
The four members of the fruit factory held an emergency meeting.

The news learned tonight was too shocking. As soon as they returned to the office, Jiang Wenning couldn't wait to put the three of them into a meditative state.

Normal chats and discussions can be conducted in the group, but once important information is involved, it is necessary to enter the jade pendant space with extremely high confidentiality.

After listening to Jiang Wenning's long speech, a huge amount of heavy information bombarded Li Junyue and Chang Yuhuan's minds, and they were silent for a long time.

After an unknown amount of time, Chang Yuhuan's voice slowly rang out: "If the spots recorded on this jade pendant represent gods, then aren't we the chosen children?"

Chen Yuan couldn't help but complain: "What kind of anime setting is this?"

Li Junyue's eyes flickered slightly, and he spoke in a deep voice: "I am very curious about one thing, why does this jade pendant record the location of the gods?"

Jiang Wenning was the first to speculate: "Since a civilization has been born, this civilization must have regarded these gods as threats in order to maintain its rule. Recording their locations is a necessary defensive measure."

"It is also possible that these jade pendants are tokens bestowed by the gods, specifically given to the ancestors who believed in them so that they could find their location."

"That's a very reasonable analysis!" Chang Yuhuan praised.

Chang Yuhuan's praise made Jiang Wenning's mouth curl up, and her voice continued: "It seems that the origin of this jade pendant is not simple."

Chen Yuan said: "In that era of information blockade, being able to transmit sound over a thousand miles was not an easy task in itself."

"Now there is a question, what should we do with these jade pendants?" Li Junyue said in a solemn voice.

For a moment, everyone was silent.

It is known that the authorities are eager to find the whereabouts of the gods, and they happen to have the jade pendant that holds the whereabouts of the gods.

Now they have two choices:

First, submit it to the authorities.

Second, keep it for your own use.

Chen Yuan thought for a moment and said, "Instead of considering how to deal with this jade pendant, it is better to first confirm whether this giant tree is the World Tree."

"I agree." Li Junyue agreed with Chen Yuan's statement.

Li Junyue knew one thing very clearly - he was now able to become a mid-level beastmaster and join the criminal investigation department as he wished, all thanks to this jade pendant.

If it weren't for the jade pendant, he wouldn't have met Chen Yuan and Jiang Wenning and received unimaginable help.

Once the jade pendant is handed over, it means that the four of them will lose the most critical link.

Even if there is contact information, there is a high probability that the contact will decrease over time.

As an adult, Li Junyue knows this very well. If there are no common interests or goals, it is only a matter of time before the relationship fades.

Jiang Wenning followed up and said, "Yes, let's go check the situation first."

Chen Yuan was not only going to check the situation, he also had a very important thing to do. If this giant tree was really the World Tree, then how many source points could one provide by touching a legendary supernatural creature?

As long as you can touch it once, getting rich will not be a problem at all.

Since they had to get up early to go into the mountains, Chen Yuan and Jiang Wenning did not chat much and went to bed early.

Professor Song did not go to bed early.

"Dean Wu, you must take this matter to heart. He is a rare all-round talent. Our college must find ways to win him over."

There was laughter from the other end of the line: "Old Song, we have worked together for so many years, but this is the first time I've seen you praise a young person so much."

Professor Song's face was serious: "Because he is very special, with powerful beast control ability, incredible academic sense, and a diligent academic spirit."

"Even in our college, it is hard to find a student better than him."

Dean Wu laughed: "Old Song, you've only been in contact for one day, and you're already turning your elbows outward."

Professor Song said seriously, "I even think it was a wrong choice for him to become a beastmaster."

"If he concentrates on his research, he will become a master in the future."

Hearing Professor Song's high evaluation, Dean Wu's smile faded and his tone gradually turned serious: "Old Song, I believe in your vision, but I'm afraid it will be difficult to convince others to let a young person take up an important position."

Professor Song glared and said, "Why do you care about the opinions of those mediocre people?"

Dean Wu said calmly, "Old Song, why are you still so stubborn? You have a lot of experience, so you don't have to worry about it. If young people become professors, there will be gossip. Maybe our college will even be questioned."

Professor Song exhaled lightly, adjusted his mind, and said in a deep voice: "This is a brand new era, and we need more young people to join this era."

"We are all old now, and it is enough for us to make some contribution before retirement."

"The same goes for other old guys, don't occupy the toilet"

The voice stopped abruptly. Realizing that his words were a bit vulgar, Professor Song changed his words: "Don't block the upward path for young people."

"Our newly established academy needs more fresh blood, not old guys who get out of breath after walking a few steps."

"You, you..." Dean Wu laughed, and then said, "Tell me, how do you win over this person?"

Professor Song smiled: "I don't know either."

Dean Wu was furious: "Old Song, you bastard."

"He doesn't seek fame or fortune, and doesn't want to leave his hometown. I've tried to persuade him several times but it was useless." Professor Song looked thoughtful and said, "We need to start from other aspects."

"For example?"

Professor Song shook his head: "Don't ask me, I don't know anything."

"This matter should be handled by you as the dean. Collect his information, formulate a perfect plan, and win him over at all costs!"

After a brief pause, Professor Song added an important piece of information: "He seems to be very interested in things that can help him realize his own self-worth."

October 11th, Sunday.

The sky had just turned a crab-shell blue, and the peaks of the Qinling Mountains were still shrouded in mist. The biological clock that Chen Wenhao developed at school made him get up early.

Chen Wenhao got up quickly, pushed the door open and went to the yard, breathing the fresh air deep in the mountains. He felt physically and mentally happy without having to worry about his research tasks.

RunRun Duck was lying on a big rock beside the fish pond, stretching its body like a duck down blanket, squinting its eyes slightly, waiting for the first ray of sunlight to gild its belly.

A few leaves fell from the lumen fruit tree nearby. It twisted its neck to catch them, chewed them a few times, and then spit them into the wind in disgust.

Cola was chasing a colorful butterfly and knocked over the fence beside the field, scaring away the chicks that were strolling around.

Chicken feathers stuck to the tip of its nose, and its sneeze created a series of small whirlwinds that blew all the clothes hanging in the corner of the yard to the ground.

"Ow!"

Cola suddenly felt something was wrong and looked around quickly. He breathed a sigh of relief when he didn't see his owner.

Chen Wenhao smiled slightly and walked forward to pick up the clothes that had fallen on the ground.

"Ow~"

This sensible human made Coke's eyes light up with joy. He shook his fluffy tail and stretched out his paw to pat Chen Wenhao who was squatting on the ground.

I will protect you from now on!
The morning mist just dissipated as the sweet smell of breakfast wafted from the kitchen. The sun split the clouds and painted the farm with an amber glaze.

After eating and drinking, Chen Yuan decided on the team for this trip into the mountains:

Sparks and Coke are two essential mainstays.

The twin concubines cannot leave his side.

The Falling Horned Beast can save Chen Yuan a lot of energy as a mount pet, and it has already broken through to the second level in the past two days, with a qualitative leap in strength. In most battles, it is like a city wall.

Chen Yuan looked at the other little ones again: Tietou Waiter had a firm gaze, but he had to guard the gate; Diandian Flying Cat was still curled up in the wooden house and sleeping soundly; Runrun Duck lay motionless on a big rock, with its buttocks facing the sun.

As for Doudou Chicken and Wood Rat.
"Forget it, let's just take these four." Chen Yuan said.

After deciding on the lineup for entering the mountain, Chen Yuan placed the prepared supplies in the backpacks on both sides of the Falling Meteoric Beast and clapped his hands: "Everything is ready."

After breaking through to the second level, the Falling Horned Beast's body became two sizes larger than at the beginning.

The shadow cast by the two-meter-tall shoulder was enough to cover the two Chen Yuans. His brown hair was as thick and tangled as armor, and the translucent white beard hanging from his chin fluttered freely, like a frozen waterfall of moonlight.

Not long after, Jiang Wenning came to the farm and asked the two to gather at the village entrance.

"Dian Dian!"

The sleeping Diandian flying cat smelled a haunting scent, opened his eyes, and flew out of the wooden house in a flash.

That's it!
The electric flying cat immediately spotted the ice crystal phantom cat lying on Jiang Wenning's shoulder. It grinned, flapped its yellow thin wings with joy, and couldn't wait to run to the latter.

Suddenly, it remembered what Chen Yuan said last night.

no!
Show your brilliance!
The flying speed of the Electric Flying Cat suddenly slowed down. It raised its head and slowly came to the Ice Crystal Phantom Cat with an extremely arrogant attitude.

"electricity!"

There were three parts of disapproval, three parts of coldness, three parts of dominance, and one part of indifference in the eyes of Diandian Feimao.

"Meow?"

The Ice Crystal Phantom Cat tilted its head and looked at the Electric Flying Cat, which was completely different from yesterday.

Den Den Flying Cat was ecstatic inside, but he kept his face tense and maintained his expression.

It interests me!
However, the Ice Crystal Phantom Cat quickly withdrew its gaze, landed lightly on the ground, walked towards the pond with graceful steps, and came to the side of RunRun Duck who was basking in the sun.

"Quack~"

RunRun Duck noticed that the sunlight was blocked, so he pulled apart two lotus leaves and glared at the Ice Crystal Phantom Cat angrily.

Don't block me from the sun!
There was a lot of curiosity in the eyes of the Ice Crystal Cat. It imitated the posture of Runrun Duck and lay on the big rock, letting the soft sunlight fall on its body.

RunRun Duck and Ice Crystal Phantom Cat lay quietly side by side.

The electric flying cat suddenly felt angry, and bright electric currents suddenly burst out from his cheeks, and there was a flash of lightning for a moment.

Look!
This is my shining point!
The Ice Crystal Phantom Cat just glanced at the Electric Flying Cat lightly and instantly looked away.

"Dian Dian!"

Dian Dian Flying Cat flew in front of the two little guys and glared at Run Run Duck angrily.

Ya Ya, I want to challenge you in a one-on-one duel!
Run Run Duck ignored it, and the Ice Crystal Phantom Cat gave it a look of disdain.

It hates violent people the most.

喀!
It's the sound of heartbreak.

"Grandpa, we're leaving first."

Chen Yuan and Chen Wenhao waved to the old man leaning against the gate, and the petite Han Lienniu lay beside the latter's legs.

According to Professor Song's plan, this trip into the mountains will take at least five days, and the process will be hectic and may be delayed due to special circumstances.

The farm depends entirely on the little ones to protect it.

However, the security of the farm is no longer what it used to be, and with the Paw Patrol and the Skylarks patrolling all day, the safety factor has been greatly improved.

In addition, the threat of the Snow Cloud Wolf has been eliminated, and the farm is safer than ever before.

After a while,
Everyone gathered at the village entrance and officially set off.

Although Professor Song is old and not a beastmaster, his mental state and physical condition are as good as those of young people, and walking and climbing mountains are no problem at all.

However, considering the importance of conserving physical strength, one of the members of the Investigation Department specially sent a mount pet beast for Professor Song to ride. This was a tall mount pet beast, with a broad and flat back covered with gray-brown crystallized rock armor, standing silently in place like a towering mountain range.

Qiongyue, a rock-type pet, is a mount pet with super endurance.

The rest of the people sent their pets out into the wild, as only their own pets could provide them with a sense of security.

This made Chen Yuan very busy.

He touched this pet, then touched that guy, and the corners of his mouth gradually rose.

"I found that Consultant Chen really likes to pet his pet." Zhang Yu keenly captured this detail.

Professor Song gave the most reasonable explanation: "He seems to be stroking, but in fact he is carefully observing the physical details of each pet and remembering this information firmly."

"Consultant Chen's remarkable achievements are closely related to these details that are easily overlooked."

"If we don't deeply understand the pet, how can we study the conditions for advancement?"

Zhang Yu nodded thoughtfully: "I understand. We should learn from Consultant Chen and pay attention to every detail that is easily overlooked."

After hearing the discussion between the two, everyone began to look up to Chen Yuan.

Chen Yuan was ashamed for a moment.

Walking out of Xuanhe Village, Chen Yuan rode the Fallen Horned Beast and walked in front to lead the way.

Following Chen Yuan's instructions, Kela fulfilled his duties. He did not run around or chase butterflies. His blue eyes scanned the surroundings, alert to the surrounding environment.

"Chirp~"

Just like every time he went into the mountains, sparks danced high in the sky, and his sharp eyes stared down, looking for any suspicious objects.

Professor Song was riding on Qiongyue in the middle of the team, looking around from time to time. The peculiar trees and the fleeting glimpse of pets would attract his attention, and then he would use this to ask questions and temporarily test Zhang Yu and Chen Wenhao beside him.

Even as they walked on the increasingly bumpy mountain road, the two had to stay alert and face Professor Song's occasional questions.

The students from the Combat Department behind him all looked at them with sympathy.

Lu Ran held a piece of dry grass in his mouth, put one hand in his pocket, raised his head slightly, and followed the team in an extremely showy posture. The Explosive Fighting Ape next to him was carrying a mountaineering bag.

Two members of the Investigation Department walked at the back, talking in low voices to each other.

"I asked yesterday. Minister Su of the Seventh Branch tried to win over Consultant Chen a month ago, but failed."

"The conditions given are not enough?"

"No, Advisor Chen said he just wanted to stay in the mountains as a forest ranger."

".It seems that the conditions are still not enough."

"We must not miss out on a talent like Consultant Chen. After we get down the mountain, I will persuade the boss to raise the conditions."

"Then we must hurry up."

Since this trip into the mountains was not for patrolling or forest protection, everyone needed to get to the mysterious forest as quickly as possible, so they moved forward very quickly.

At 3:30 pm, the group had arrived at the ranger's cabin.

But the doors and windows of the ranger's hut were closed, and Lao Xing was not at home.

A week ago, Dahei was seriously injured in a battle, and Lao Xing immediately took it to Xuanhe Village for treatment.

As soon as Old Xing came down the mountain, Song Guohao finally got the chance and let him stay in Xuanhe Village to recuperate for a while.

Staying alone in the mountains for so many years, Song Guohao was worried every day about whether Lao Xing would have physical or mental problems, which made him seem like an irresponsible leader.

Old Xing had no choice but to stay in the Beast Tamer's Office temporarily.

After a short rest in the ranger's hut, everyone continued to move forward under the leadership of Chen Yuan.

"How far is it?" asked Zhang Yu, panting.

Unlike Chen Wenhao, Zhang Yu is just an ordinary person, and his physical strength is not even as good as Professor Song.

"We'll be there soon." Chen Yuan said with a smile.

"Advisor Chen, you've said this more than ten times." Zhang Yu sighed.

"Really?" Chen Yuan smiled slightly, "But it's almost here."

If they walk a little further, they will pass by the habitat of the bear father and his cubs, but the situation is special this time and Chen Yuan does not plan to disturb them.

Then continue walking for half an hour and you will reach the edge of the mysterious forest.

In other words, it will take at most one or two hours to arrive, doesn't that mean it will arrive immediately?
"Ouch!"

Suddenly, Coke lowered his body, his eyes became stern, and he barked alertly in a certain direction.

There is a situation!
Everyone looked in this direction at the same time, their pets were ready to go, and two members of the investigation department protected Professor Song behind them.

"Let me do it!"

Lu Ran, who had been itching to do something, strode forward, with the Explosive Fighting Ape following closely behind him.

"Get ready for battle!" Lu Ran spoke impatiently.

"Roar!"

The Explosive Fighting Ape looked at him with a sharp gaze and stretched his muscles. He felt that the mountaineering bag on his back was too cumbersome, so he untied the shoulder straps and threw the bulging mountaineering bag casually to the ground.

"Asshole! Be gentle!" Lu Ran was furious.

The Explosive Fighting Ape glared back at Lu Ran, with a strong fighting spirit burning in his eyes, and walked forward with big strides.

It is early winter now, and there are no dense branches and leaves blocking the view in this area.

After walking a few steps forward and turning along a rock wall passage, two bloody trails suddenly appeared on the ground.

Looking forward, ten meters away, two young men in gray-green mountaineering clothes were leaning against the rock wall.

"Help!" one of them said hoarsely, "Help us!"

Seeing this scene, Lu Ran's face revealed undisguised disappointment: "What? I was so happy for nothing."

But this emotion was fleeting. Lu Ran strode forward and asked loudly, "What happened?"

"Is there a fight we can have?"

Chen Yuan and others followed closely behind, quickly coming in front of the two men while keeping a certain safe distance.

The young man on the left is thin, with deep eye sockets and dark skin.

There was a claw mark on his left calf, and he was holding an unconscious frost-feathered bird in his arms.

The young man on the right has a strong physique, with three claw marks on his right arm so deep that the bone is visible, and the blood is dark red. An unconscious rock armored lizard is curled up beside him.

The thin man raised his head and said weakly: "Hurry up and save us."

"We are from Fengcheng, and we came here to gain experience."

"We were attacked by a group of damn Snow Cloud Wolves before. Our pets were no match for them and fled here at the risk of their lives."

With every sentence, his breathing became heavier, and his hoarse voice made him look even more exhausted.

Zhang Yu nodded thoughtfully: "There are indeed many Snow Cloud Wolves living in various areas of Qinling Mountains. They are fierce and cunning, and will attack the beastmasters who pass by."

After a pause, he looked at the injuries on the two men and said with emotion: "I just didn't expect the Snow Cloud Wolves here to be so fierce."

Chen Yuan's eyes flickered.

"Teacher, what should we do?" Chen Wenhao turned his head and looked at Professor Song.

Professor Song looked directly at the two of them and asked in a deep voice, "Where are the Snow Cloud Wolves?"

The thin man stammered back, "I don't know either."

Professor Song was silent for a moment, his eyes flickered, and then he said: "Treat them first."

There was no need for the Twin Flower Concubines to take action, as one of the combat team members sent out a healing pet to heal the injuries of both of them and the pet.

“Skin injuries can heal quickly, but given their current condition, they can’t travel long distances in the short term,” the student said.

As soon as these words came out, Professor Song suddenly felt troubled.

If we leave like this and leave the two of them here, they might be in danger.

If we send them down the mountain, it will delay the trip.

Just as Professor Song was deeply entangled, the thin man coughed and said in an urgent tone: "Take us with you."

"If we stay here and get discovered by those Snow Cloud Wolves, we'll be dead."

"We won't cause you any trouble. My pet can help you scout the situation, and his pet can help you resist attacks."

As he said this, the muscular man forced a smile on his pale face.

Professor Song's face was serious and he refused decisively: "No."

It is not possible to allow unidentified strangers to join this research operation, no matter how special the circumstances are.

"Then please send two people to escort us down the mountain." The thin man did not insist on what he had just said, and changed his approach, "We can pay for the escort fee, just send us to the village at the foot of the mountain."

"It won't take much time."

Professor Song looked hesitant.

This suggestion seems to be feasible.

But Professor Song turned his head to look at Chen Yuan, who had a calm expression, and decided to ask the local man for his opinion: "Advisor Chen, what do you think?"

Chen Yuan stared at the two of them and suddenly asked, "Are you worried that the group of Snow Cloud Wolves will turn around and attack you?"

The thin man nodded repeatedly.

Chen Yuan grinned: "I know a friend nearby who can protect you."

"You stay there and rest for a while. Once you regain your mobility, you can go down the mountain on your own."

"Old Xing?" Chen Wenhao was stunned and asked in confusion, "Brother, isn't Old Xing not on the mountain?"

Chen Yuan shook his head: "It's not Lao Xing, it's another amiable friend."

"You will definitely like it." Looking at the two people whose expressions changed slightly, Chen Yuan smiled brightly.

The thin man coughed twice and said, "I decided it would be better for us to go down the mountain and receive professional treatment."

"Add more money, we can add more money!"

Chen Yuan looked at the student who had just been treated: "He is questioning your level."

The student crossed his arms and snorted, "Don't worry, you won't die. Just rest for a few hours and you'll be fine."

Professor Song, who had been listening silently for a long time, had a twinkling look in his eyes and nodded slightly: "I think Consultant Chen's suggestion is very good. We will take you two with us."

"By the way, Consultant Chen, what's the name of your friend?"

Chen Yuan raised his lips slightly: "It has no name."

After a pause, he smiled and said, "But others usually call it the Earth Bear."

(End of this chapter)