Forest Guardian: I Really Don’t Want to Be a Beast Tamer

Three days after the end of the torrential rain,

It was eleven o'clock in the morning.

Chen Yuan and Chen Weiyi sat on stools, intently staring at the TV across from them. Coke yawned and lay sprawled to the side, while Spark stood on Chen Yuan's shoulder, its head drooping little by little, resembling you all dozing off in class.

"Thank you, Professor Wang, for explaining the specific meaning of the Spirit Qi Revival to us." The beautiful female host smiled slightly at the white-haired old man across from her and continued to ask, "Professor Wang, what are your views on the frequent conflict incidents?

"How should humanity face extraordinary creatures?"

Hearing these two questions, Professor Wang's face showed contemplation.

In front of the TV, hundreds of millions of people waited for his answer.

This morning at eight o'clock, the official department issued a document stating that a press conference would be held on time at ten o'clock, followed by an expert symposium to explain relevant events in detail from all aspects.

At the press conference, the official spokesperson publicly released a series of confidential files for the first time and affirmed the existence of the Spirit Qi Revival in an official capacity.

As soon as this was said, the entire internet was in an uproar.

In the official's words, scientists had detected an energy-filled element in the air, which could greatly stimulate vitality, allowing all living things to have the potential to evolve upwards.

And all the mutated plants and animals during this period were due to evolution.

Subsequently, the official spokesperson also revealed the existence of Beast Tamers and encouraged all people to meditate and become Beast Tamers as much as possible.

After watching the press conference, the expert symposium was held.

"My view is very simple." Professor Wang's steady voice slowly sounded. He looked directly at the camera, unsmiling, "We are all human beings, and there are still disputes and even wars among ourselves."

"The same race is still like this, let alone two different races?"

"Conflicts are inevitable, but that doesn't represent everything."

"As for the second question…"

Professor Wang paused slightly, his eyes flickering: "Current research results show that extraordinary creatures generally possess higher intelligence and can understand human words and actions."

"Faced with such intelligent creatures, we should first observe and then make decisions."

"In addition, to become a Beast Tamer, one must not only succeed in meditation but also contract with an extraordinary creature."

"After the contract, the Beast Tamer will live with their pet beast day and night, fighting side by side."

"Faced with this relationship, I think every Beast Tamer should think carefully about a question."

Professor Wang's eyes were like torches, his tone steady: "Are you going to treat your pet beast as a tool for battle, or as your companion?"

Hearing this, Chen Yuan subconsciously glanced at Coke and Spark, who were snuggling up to him, and a smile appeared on his face.

The answer was obvious.

Subsequently, the female host and Professor Wang asked and answered, conducting in-depth exchanges on relevant information about Beast Tamers and extraordinary creatures.

"Professor Wang, I heard that extraordinary creatures are also divided into grades?"

"Yes, we now divide the grades of extraordinary creatures into ordinary, elite, and leader. The higher the grade, the higher the potential and the stronger the strength."

"Then how should we identify the grade of extraordinary creatures?"

"When an extraordinary creature activates a skill, if a five-pointed star mark appears on its forehead, it is of ordinary quality; two marks indicate elite, and three marks indicate leader."

"Is there also a level distinction among Beast Tamers?"

"Beast Tamers, from bottom to top, are divided into Beginner Beast Tamer, Intermediate Beast Tamer, and Advanced Beast Tamer."

"Many netizens are concerned about a question: what is the future development path after becoming a Beast Tamer?"

"The official is urgently negotiating these related matters and will give a reply soon."

This expert symposium lasted a full two hours, gradually ending near noon.

At the same time, the official released relevant announcements on multiple online platforms and organized multiple experts and scholars to answer netizens' questions around the clock, and uploaded the "Basic Meditation Method 1.0" to the official website, which all citizens can learn for free.

But overall, the official expressed two meanings:

First: The Spirit Qi Revival is a normal event. There is no need to worry about personal safety, and life should go on as usual.

Second: Strive to become a Beast Tamer.

After the symposium ended, Chen Yuan stayed at home browsing online information and found that all online platforms were occupied by related reports on "Spirit Qi Revival" and "Beast Tamers," and the popularity was soaring.

Indeed, this could be regarded as the first time in history that could profoundly affect the current social order.

"Have you contacted your brother?" Chen Weiyi smoked his pipe, and clouds of smoke flew upwards.

Chen Yuan nodded: "I contacted him yesterday. He has already arrived at the Beast Taming Academy and school starts today."

Just as Chen Yuan had guessed, his younger brother, like Jiang Wenning, had joined the Beast Taming Academy and become a member of the first class.

"Yes." Chen Weiyi nodded, "You tell him that since he has this rare opportunity, he should not have conflicts with others on weekdays and should build good relationships with teachers and classmates."

Chen Weiyi rambled on for a long time, and when he saw that Chen Yuan's gaze was becoming more and more unfocused, he waved his hand helplessly: "Go do your own thing."

"Okay."

Chen Yuan grinned and hurried out of the house, while gently kicking the sleeping Coke.

"Awoo?"

Coke dazedly opened its eyes. Seeing Chen Yuan leaving, it quickly shook off the drool from the corner of its mouth and followed him with its tail wagging.

Its movements were particularly light, and its figure was streamlined. When its legs ran, it seemed to be accompanied by a breeze, and in the blink of an eye, it left Chen Yuan behind.

"Chirp!"

The awakened Spark glared at Coke, suddenly spread its wings and flew up, its orange-yellow wings trailing airflow, instantly catching up with Coke.

The two little fellows chased each other and played around.

Chen Yuan's gaze fell on the Steel-Headed Mole Rat, who was diligently reclaiming wasteland, and couldn't help but sigh: "You're still honest."

Leaving the farm, Chen Yuan went straight to the village.

Yesterday, he discovered two animals that were evolving, and this time he went straight to his destination.

However, on the way, the leader sent a message in the work group: "The higher-ups have established a new department called the Beast Tamer Association. From now on, we will be under the jurisdiction of this department."

The group suddenly boiled over.

The leader ignored the noise and continued to ask: "Has anyone succeeded in meditating the first time?"

Chen Yuan gripped his phone and did not respond. At the same time, the group fell into a deathly silence.

He had received news from Jiang Wenning that succeeding in meditation the first time was the minimum standard for joining the Beast Taming Academy, and the age had to be under 30.

Once the conditions were met, they would be included in the pre-admission list and undergo a series of complex and strict reviews.

Only after completing these procedures was it possible to enter the Beast Taming Academy.

And after the official announcement of the Spirit Qi Revival, the Beast Taming Academy would successively establish multiple branches in major cities, enrolling potential Beast Tamers on a large scale.

But Chen Yuan, who had a system, did not need to join the Beast Taming Academy. He just wanted to stay here peacefully and watch the outside world change.

The leader asked again: "Then, as of now, has anyone succeeded in meditating?"

Chen Yuan pondered for a moment, chose to break the silence in the group, and silently sent "1".

The leader waited for a long time and didn't see "2" appear, sighed silently, and sent a message: "Okay, Chen Yuan, message me privately. If anyone else succeeds in meditating, come find me too."

As soon as this was said, one "Received" after another popped up in the group.

"Come to the office now." The leader sent a private message, and Chen Yuan quickly changed his route and went straight to the office.

The leader's name was Song Guohao. Unlike the pot-bellied middle-aged men in general, he was well-built and exceptionally capable.

Looking at Chen Yuan, who was leading a yellow dog on the left and holding a falcon on the right, Song Guohao's face rarely showed a smile: "I won't delay your time. First, do facial recognition, and then I'll record a video of you."

Although Chen Yuan didn't understand why, he obediently followed the leader's orders.

He saw Song Guohao log in to a website, enter Chen Yuan's identity information, perform facial recognition, and then raise his phone and aim it at the latter: "Have you contracted a pet beast now?"

Chen Yuan nodded, looked at Spark on his shoulder, and the latter raised its head quite proudly, its dark blue eyes glowing.

Coke on the side immediately wilted and silently walked to the corner to sulk.

"Okay." Song Guohao put down his phone and nodded with a smile, "Now wait for the staff of the Beast Tamer Association to review it."

After a pause, the smile on his face grew even stronger: "Congratulations in advance on becoming the first Beast Tamer in our Xuanhe Village, well, maybe also the first in our town."

Chen Yuan smiled along.

"After passing the review, you will automatically become a member of the Beast Tamer Association, enjoy the benefits of the association members, and fulfill the obligations of the association members."

"I don't know much about the specifics, and you will find out soon."

"Okay, go back and keep up the good work. I have to go to the city for a meeting, so I won't chat anymore." Song Guohao waved his hand and turned to leave.