Beast Taming: I'm Really Just a Forest Ranger

"Whoosh."

Looking at Run Run Duck, Scarface Rat first expressed gratitude, then said they were living well now, without any worries about food or drink, and didn’t need anything.

"Quack?"

Run Run Duck looked puzzled, unable to understand why a Pet Beast would refuse food that was easily available and delicious?

Scarface Rat, however, was considering deeper things.

Run Run Duck suddenly asking this question was clearly under the farmer’s instruction.

They had been staying at the farm for some time, and the farmer needed to test their view and attitude towards farm life through this method.

If it accepted food from Run Run Duck, wouldn’t that imply dissatisfaction with the farm’s food?

This must be the farmer’s test!

Seeing Scarface Rat’s resolute attitude, Run Run Duck didn’t bother with these matters and quickly turned around to leave.

At this moment, Chen Yuan was in his bedroom, unaware of the little guys’ conversation.

The meeting with the Great Frog King went very smoothly. Both parties were on good terms, friendly attitudes, and even received another batch of gifted Spirit Plants.

It could now be basically determined that the Great Frog King was indeed a big player; maintaining a good relationship with it was beneficial.

But as neither party discussing cooperation was eloquent, no useful conclusions were reached.

Fortunately, one thing was confirmed——Chen Yuan could establish a long-term cooperative relationship with these mysterious frogs, with no immediate danger.

"The frogs’ needs are simple; they require pure Water Spirit Plants."

"Whether as food or for cultivation resources, Water Spirit Plants are crucial to them."

"Despite having various Spirit Plants, Water Spirit Plants are just a part, and with more frog cubs being born, they urgently need more Water Spirit Plants."

Thinking of this, Chen Yuan couldn’t help but sigh, "These days, even Pet Beasts have the pressure of raising young ones."

The frog race was actually very powerful.

Compared to lone wild Pet Beasts, such a large gathering of Pet Beasts had strong power, easily occupying areas with important resources, monopolizing all Spirit Plants inside and outside the area.

Moreover, even Cola felt pressured by the Great Frog King, indicating that the frog race’s overall power was among the top ranks in the vast Qinling Mountains.

At least... stronger than those Snow Cloud Wolves in the past.

Thinking of the Snow Cloud Wolves, Chen Yuan couldn’t help but wonder what progress his brother was making in research?

The next moment, a soothing phone ringtone rang, the caller displayed as his brother.

Chen Yuan smiled helplessly and answered the phone, "Hello."

"Brother, there’s good news."

Despite the phone, Chen Yuan could still hear the hidden joy and excitement in his brother’s voice.

His mind moved, "Progress in research?"

Chen Wenhao was obviously stunned, "Brother, how did you know?"

But Chen Wenhao didn’t linger on this matter; he let out a long breath, and his excited voice followed, "Brother, we’ve discovered the secret to natural progression!"

Chen Yuan couldn’t help but sit up straight, "What is it?"

Without keeping him in suspense, Chen Wenhao directly said, "As we guessed, if one devours a large quantity of Spirit Plant resources with the same Attribute in a short time, a massive energy would accumulate in the body."

After a pause, his tone became serious,

"If one cannot digest all this energy in a short time, there’s only one result——exploding to death."

"If digested successfully, one can naturally progress."

"Gray Feathered Hunting Eagle and Snow Cloud Wolf belong to this situation."

Chen Yuan stroked his chin, his eyes flickering, "This almost cannot be artificially replicated."

"Yes," Chen Wenhao nodded in agreement, his voice deep, "Based on current experiments, the probability of successful natural progression is roughly twenty percent, very low."

"We’ve tried various methods to boost the progression probability, but the effect is subtle."

Chen Yuan thoughtfully nodded, "That is to say, it’s not very significant for Beastmasters."

"Yes," although nodding in affirmation, Chen Wenhao’s tone didn’t carry regret; it instead continued in a rising tone, "But this is just the beginning. Once we master more methods and techniques, we might open up a brand new, stable, and replicable progression path."

"I’m still young, can afford to wait."

Chen Yuan showed a smile, "It’s good that you have ideas."

"Hmm," Chen Wenhao nodded.

After speaking with Chen Wenhao for a long time, seeing the time getting late, Chen Yuan hung up the phone.

Having roamed outside for days, although many tasks were waiting for him, he decided to have a good sleep now that he was back home.

The next day, morning.

Sunny.

It seemed like Qinling was welcoming Chen Yuan back home with the sunny weather today.

"That was a comfortable sleep."

Chen Yuan got up, stretched his arms widely, and walked towards the yard.

When the sun comes out, the little guys start to work.

Run Run Duck hummed Duck Duck’s song while watering Spirit Plants, occasionally glancing towards the kitchen, seemingly waiting for breakfast;

Bean Chicken led the Little Chicks around the yard, while Chen Weiyi took the chance to collect a few Bean Chicken Eggs;

The Wood Spirit Rat family had started working long ago, industriously cleaning the yard and tidying up Chen Yuan’s bedroom;

Iron Head stood firmly at the gate, practicing Steel Blade towards the void, randomly startling a passerby;

From the Camphor Tree came Electric Flying Cat’s snores; without specific tasks, it was leisurely and bored every day;

Cola had long disappeared, after days away from the village, it couldn’t wait to run back to lead the Puppy Team across the wild mountains;

As for Spark... Chen Yuan looked up, squinting his eyes, barely seeing two silhouettes swirling in midair, sometimes colliding, sometimes pulling apart.

Spark, upon returning to the village, Gray Feathered Hunting Eagle immediately came to challenge.

Despite many days and failures, it hadn’t given up on the challenge.

"Seems like a leisurely day."

Although there were many tasks, Chen Yuan decided to take a small break today, considering the consecutive competitions had exhausted him.

However, just after breakfast, Zhou Xu called.

Zhou Xu calls only for two reasons: work or rewards.

Chen Yuan sincerely hoped it was the latter.

He answered the phone, Zhou Xu’s voice quickly followed, "Advisor Chen, good news, the Contribution Value from that side has been distributed."

Upon hearing this, Chen Yuan was overjoyed.

"The first Contribution Value is from the Qinling investigation task. Given your outstanding contribution, the Beastmaster Association decided to reward you three thousand Contribution Value."

How much?

Three thousand!

A pleased look emerged on Chen Yuan’s face, but he quickly calmed down, and his expression returned to neutral.

At first, three thousand Contribution Value sounded quite substantial, but on second thought, it could only buy two fourth-level resources; its purchasing power wasn’t as impressive as imagined.

Seeing Chen Yuan fall into silence, Zhou Xu appropriately explained, "Advisor Chen, this task, although related to Divine, didn’t involve direct confrontation, so the Contribution Value is slightly lower."

Chen Yuan’s lips twitched.

If he had confronted Cyan directly, being alive to receive the Contribution Value would be a question.

Zhou Xu’s voice continued, "This Contribution Value mainly comes from your contributions before encountering Cyan, including identifying New Star Association members, successfully seeking help from the Star Moon Deer Herd during a snowstorm, and defeating obstructive Pet Beasts."

Chen Yuan nodded in realization.

With Zhou Xu’s explanation, he quickly understood the reasonableness of this Contribution Value quantity.

In just a few days, earning two fourth-level resources, with the sole danger being the avalanche encounter, everything else was quite safe.

After all, as a Forest Ranger, and being the first to discover abnormalities in the Mysterious Forest, he had the duty to assist the research team deep into the forest for exploration, receiving a handsome reward was indeed a surprise.

"There’s another Contribution Value."

Zhou Xu’s voice caused Chen Yuan’s face to show joy again.

"It’s about the Da Feng Cup; being this edition’s champion, besides other received rewards, you will gain fifteen hundred Contribution Value."

"Adding up to forty-five hundred, all will be credited to your account today."

Chen Yuan’s lips slightly curled up, already pondering how to utilize this generous Contribution Value.

Buy!

Purchase whatever stands out!

"Unfortunately, some Spirit Plants can’t be bought with Contribution Value for now." But Chen Yuan quickly sighed.

For example, the Blazing Flame Flower needed for Spark’s progression, though he had enough Contribution Value now, the Pet Beast Mall didn’t carry such resources, leaving him to find it on his own.

But without any leads, where should he look?

"By the way, Advisor Chen, there are news about the Blazing Flame Flower you asked me to keep an eye out for."

Zhou Xu’s suddenly remembered voice made Chen Yuan lift his head.

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