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

Professor Song's research direction is not in spirit plant cultivation.

However, he is very clear about the difficulty of cultivating spirit plants to maturity.

As everyone knows, the growth of ordinary plants is affected by factors such as light, water, temperature, environment, ventilation, and nutrients.

The growth conditions for spirit plants are even more stringent.

Just getting a spirit plant to break through the soil and sprout successfully is a major challenge.

But that's just the beginning.

In the subsequent growth process, attention must also be paid to a large number of details, such as irrigating with pure water containing water-based energy and supplementing with vigorous spiritual energy containing wood-based energy; every environmental aspect is indispensable.

But even if all this is done, the spirit plant is not guaranteed to mature one hundred percent.

Nowadays, various academies and many enterprises have set up laboratories to study spirit plants, trying their best to research a set of high-efficiency and high-stability cultivation processes.

But progress is slow.

So when Professor Song stood up and looked in the direction Zhang Yu pointed, he was immediately stunned in place.

One after another, thick trees stood silently under the dim night, their silhouettes outlined by the dim yellow light; a gentle breeze brushed past, and the courtyard was filled with rustling sounds.

Professor Song ignored the Electric Flying Cat and strode forward with excitement.

Five mature Luminous Fruit Trees, one mature Blazing Fruit Tree, and two mature Lucid Fruit Trees.

In addition, there were twenty or so more fruit trees surrounding them in all directions, varying in height, yet resembling a silent small forest.

Professor Song opened his mouth, and an expression of astonishment appeared on his usually calm face: "This is a spirit plant cultivation base?"

Zhang Yu nodded repeatedly like a chick pecking at rice.

The friend he knew had cultivated a level two spirit plant to maturity and was already considered an excellent student in the eyes of the teacher and the academy.

But what about here?

A whole patch of level two spirit plants, and even two mature level three spirit plants.

Is this really a farm, or is it a spirit plant cultivation base?

Professor Song took a deep breath, turned to face Chen Yuan, his eyes flashing with unprecedented excitement, and just as he was about to open his mouth, Chen Yuan spoke first: "Professor, I'm not going to be a teacher."

"This time it's not about being a teacher." Professor Song stared straight at Chen Yuan, his voice firm, "Come to our academy and be a professor."

"Our research department is still lacking a professor who studies spirit plants."

Although Chen Yuan's age is very young, the revival of spiritual energy has brought a new social landscape and brand-new theoretical knowledge; currently, there are very few scholars who have achieved success in spirit plant research.

Chen Yuan's ability to cultivate these spirit plants to maturity on his own undoubtedly demonstrates his ability to serve as a professor.

Taken aback, Chen Yuan still waved his hand: "Professor, it's not my credit for cultivating these spirit plants to maturity, it's theirs."

Someone who knows their own family knows their own affairs; if Chen Yuan were to become a professor, he couldn't possibly teach the students 'System, add points,' right?

Thoughts flashed through his mind, and Chen Yuan gently tapped the little head of the Twin Flower Concubine, smiling gently: "This child catalyzes these spirit plants every morning and has never been lazy."

"And them." Chen Yuan reached out and pointed to the layers of overlapping branches and leaves, "A family of Wood Spirit Rats lives inside, and they are also helping with the catalysis."

"Besides that."

Chen Yuan's gaze leaped over the courtyard and landed on the Round Duck, who was fishing for spirit fish for the Ice Crystal Phantom Cat, and smiled slightly: "Since the day the spirit plants were planted, Round Duck has worked tirelessly to water them."

"It is their credit for cultivating these spirit plants to maturity."

After saying this, Chen Yuan glared at Round Duck and said loudly, "Duck Duck, don't scare the spirit fish!"

There are very few spirit fish in the fish pond, and Chen Yuan is still counting on them to reproduce, so they can't be ruined by Round Duck.

"Sigh."

Professor Song knew that these explanations were just Chen Yuan's excuses; no matter how great the role of the pet beasts was, it was still Chen Yuan who coordinated everything, formulated the cultivation direction, and improved all aspects.

These spirit plants could not have matured without his hard work.

Professor Song could even imagine the scene: Chen Yuan getting up early and working late every day, supervising the pet beasts to diligently water and catalyze, and recording the growth status of the spirit plants every once in a while, and analyzing them with detailed data.

When the growth of the spirit plants was not ideal, he would squat in the courtyard, frowning and sighing constantly.

When the growth of the spirit plants was very good, he would clap his hands and laugh, dancing with joy.

Such talent, no, such a versatile person, actually does not want to go to the academy for further study and take up an important position, but only wants to stay in this mountain; this is a huge loss to the Donghuang academic community.

He does not seek fame or profit; this noble character makes Professor Song feel thorny.

Thinking of this, Professor Song sighed again and again.

Zhang Yu's gaze at these spirit plants was even more professional than Professor Song's; he walked back and forth, sometimes approaching to stroke the bark, sometimes raising his head to stare at the branches, and finally let out a long sigh: "These spirit plants are growing so well."

Not just generally good.

If you were to describe it in one sentence, it would be that these spirit plants grew and matured according to the standard template given by nature, with almost no defects.

These spirit plants seem to be born to grow like this.

But the spirit plants cultivated by others are not like this, always having slight flaws in certain details.

Zhang Yu lowered his eyes, pondered for a long time, and only after returning to Chen Wenhao's side did he sigh: "Senior brother, the spirit plants cultivated by your brother are too standardized, so standardized that it's unbelievable."

"He definitely has the ability to serve as a professor at our academy."

"In my opinion, that old professor who teaches spirit plant class should be replaced; he only knows how to talk about the definition of spirit plants, the influence of spirit plants, and the role of spirit plants all day long; there's basically no substance; we all learn by flipping through ancient books ourselves," Zhang Yu muttered non-stop.

Professor Song glanced sideways: "You still go to spirit plant class?"

Zhang Yu was stunned, and then smiled sheepishly: "Occasionally, occasionally."

"The food's ready!"

Chen Weiyi, wearing an apron, walked out of the kitchen with a spatula and shouted at the courtyard.

Chen Yuan smiled: "Professor, let's eat first."

Professor Song glanced deeply at Chen Yuan, his experienced eyes flashing with faint light, and finally nodded: "Okay."

Immediately, he glared at Zhang Yu again: "Hurry up and help the old man."

The night wind swept in from the depths of the Qinling Mountains, bringing a dark night and a chilling wailing sound.

Bright lights lit up in the hall, dispelling the darkness.

It was already November, and the Qinling Mountains officially entered winter, with the temperature dropping again; eating in the courtyard would risk catching a cold from the cold wind.

Warm yellow light illuminated the wooden square table, on which were placed Bao Kun City's more common special dishes: Bao Kun roasted chicken with crispy skin and tender meat, and a rich taste, steaming radish stewed with meat, etc.

Indispensable was a sizzling roasted spirit fish, and by turning over the slightly charred fish skin, you could see crystal-clear slices of meat, making people's index fingers move.

Spirit fish is considered a necessary food on the farm.

Whenever there are guests, a roasted fish or fresh fish soup will be brought to the table.

The spirit fish in the fish pond are still in the breeding stage and cannot be put on the cutting board for the time being, so Chen Yuan had to call the old man in advance and ask him to ask Round Duck to catch a spirit fish from Mingyu Lake and bring it back.

In order to persuade Duck Duck, Chen Yuan had to promise a spirit fish.

In addition to this roasted fish, there was also a pot of bubbling iron pot mushrooms on the table, which contained level one spirit plant Flowfire Mushrooms.

Flowfire Mushrooms are widely distributed and reproduce extremely quickly, and are loved by many fire-based pet beasts.

Put the Flowfire Mushrooms into the pot, first simmer over high heat for ten minutes, then simmer over low heat for one hour, and add some auxiliary materials to get a pot of delicious iron pot mushrooms.

Professor Song picked up a Flowfire Mushroom, put it in his mouth, chewed slowly, tasted it carefully, and soon felt a faint warm current flowing through various parts of his body, as if a cluster of flames warmed his whole body.

Winter and Flowfire Mushrooms are a perfect match.

Jiang Wenning was also chewing in small bites, and the Ice Crystal Phantom Cat was lying on her lap, its tail wrapped around a sour plum soup jar.

Her eyes narrowed, a burst of cold mist enveloped the sour plum soup, and a layer of frost condensed on the edge of the jar; Jiang Wenning took a sip, and the corners of her mouth raised: "Delicious."

The coolness of the iced sour plum soup just suppressed the burning sensation brought by the Flowfire Mushrooms.

And as a mid-level beastmaster, it is very reasonable to drink a jar of iced sour plum soup in winter.

"Electric..."

The Electric Flying Cat squatted on the back of Chen Yuan's chair, secretly staring at the slender Ice Crystal Phantom Cat; even though the delicious spirit fish slices were right in front of it, it had no appetite at all.

Its eyes were dim, its spirit was scattered, and the Electric Flying Cat just wanted to lie on the ground.

"Ga Ga ~"

Unlike the Electric Flying Cat, who could not get love, Round Duck chewed the fish meat in big bites, its short tail swaying gently, its expression joyful, and it hummed the Duck Duck Song softly in its mouth: "Ga Ga Ga Ga Ga ~"

The Duck Duck Song attracted the attention of the Ice Crystal Phantom Cat, and its two-colored eyes looked forward, landing on Round Duck.

"Electric..."

The Electric Flying Cat gritted its teeth and crushed a slice of meat in one bite.

"Awoo Awoo ~"

Cola, who had been wandering around the village for a long time, finally returned, running into the hall in a hurry; taking advantage of everyone's inattention, it rushed to the dining table, stopped suddenly, snatched a piece of fish meat, and its oily paws imprinted plum blossom patterns on the ground.

"Not eating anymore?" Chen Yuan asked, looking at Cola's departing back.

"Awoo Awoo Awoo!"

Cola didn't turn its head back and went straight to the farm gate.

Not eating, not eating!

The Paw Patrol is having a meeting tonight!

Fire already returned to the farm, but its increasingly large body was unwilling to squeeze into the hall, flying high on the eaves, the moonlight gently brushing its orange-yellow body.

The situation of the Meteor Horned Beast was the same as that of Fire; its even larger body stayed in the courtyard, and the cold wind had no effect on it.

The timid and introverted Cold Gale Cow was even more unwilling to stay in the hall; it curled up in front of the Meteor Horned Beast, and the cold night wind was blocked outside by the Meteor Horned Beast.

In a trance, the Meteor Horned Beast seemed to have returned to the summit of Ao Mountain.

A more violent and colder wind would blow on the summit at night, and a huge figure would always block in front of it.

Unconsciously, it became that huge figure, blocking the cold wind outside.

"It's been a long time since the house has been so lively." The smile on Chen Weiyi's face never stopped; after becoming a beastmaster, his mental outlook and physical condition have improved a lot, and the wrinkles on his face have gradually decreased, "It's more lively than during the New Year."

Chen Yuan smiled: "Grandpa, it will be more and more lively in the future."

After the revival of spiritual energy, this remote mountain village has been revitalized, and the farm has also become lively along with it.

Starting with Fire, one by one, the little fellows came to the farm for various reasons, and their existence added a lot of laughter to the originally quiet farm.

It's so good.

During the conversation, Chen Yuan refilled his brother's bowl of mushroom soup, and in the rising steam, he noticed the young man secretly stuffing fish into Runrun Duck's mouth.

“Ga Ga~”

Runrun Duck was deeply moved, patting its chest repeatedly while gnawing on the fish.

Tell Duck Duck if anyone bullies you!

I'll report to the Big Sister and have her avenge you!

As the food on the table dwindled, Professor Song put down his chopsticks and looked at Chen Yuan: "Consultant Chen, your help will be indispensable this time entering the Qinling Mountains."

Previously, he only hoped that the Beastmaster helping to lead the way would be familiar with the local environment; other aspects would naturally be handled by him and the students.

But as it stands now, Chen Yuan's strength is greater than Lu Ran's, and his research level on pets and spiritual plants is far higher than that of all the students.

He can provide assistance in many aspects of this research expedition.

Professor Song had to temporarily change the direction of Chen Yuan's responsibilities. Simply leading the way wouldn't do; he had to leverage Chen Yuan's inherent high value.

Correspondingly, the rewards Chen Yuan would receive would also increase accordingly.

"The contribution points you'll get will be at least this much." Professor Song held up his index finger.

Chen Yuan sat up straight, speaking with conviction: "Use as much ability as you have."

"I'm very happy to be able to play a greater role."

Professor Song smiled and said, "I'm relieved that Consultant Chen thinks this way."

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After a pause, his smile faded, and his expression turned serious: "Since that's the case, there are some things I need to tell Consultant Chen in advance, as they relate to all aspects of this operation."

As his voice fell, everyone at the table simultaneously put down their chopsticks and listened intently.

Chen Weiyi stood up: "You guys talk, I'll go for a stroll outside."

"It's cold outside, Grandpa, just stay in the bedroom," Chen Yuan said.

The old man raised his eyebrows and put his hands behind his back: "I'm a Beastmaster now."

After the old man left the hall, Professor Song sincerely sighed: "Your grandfather is very smart."

"But these things really shouldn't be known by too many people."

After a slight pause, he gazed at Chen Yuan with a profound expression: "Consultant Chen should know that this isn't the first spiritual energy resurgence, right?"

Chen Yuan nodded: "I've heard a little about it."

"The first spiritual energy resurgence began thousands of years ago, and the situation at that time was roughly similar to now, with all kinds of incredible transcendent creatures appearing on Blue Star."

"With the help of these transcendent creatures, Dong Huang established an extremely brilliant pet beast civilization."

"Pet beasts were integrated into human life, and Beastmasters became the most respected profession."

"Until one day, spiritual energy disappeared from the world, and the pet beast civilization collapsed."

"Fortunately, this pet beast civilization preserved countless transcendent materials, and even though the river of history flowed on, some of it survived in the world."

"But these materials are controlled by the government, with only a tiny portion circulating among the people, so very few people know about it."

"Until this spiritual energy resurgence."

After a moment's pause, Professor Song carefully chose his words and spoke again: "Thanks to these materials, the government planned in advance for the relevant matters after the spiritual energy resurgence and chose to gradually disclose the transcendent archives."

Chen Yuan nodded thoughtfully. He had basically heard Chen Wenhao talk about what Professor Song said.

Except for that brilliant pet beast civilization.

"And among these materials, there are some contents that we have highly valued." At this point, Professor Song's expression became even more serious, and he said in a very slow tone, "After the first outbreak of the spiritual energy tide, Dong Huang gave birth to eight legendary transcendent creatures, which were revered as gods by the ancestors."

"And after the spiritual energy dissipated, these gods also disappeared without a trace."

Suddenly, Chen Yuan's pupils contracted.

Legendary transcendent creatures...

Gods...

He subconsciously looked at Runrun Duck, who was gobbling down fish, and a thought couldn't help but pop into his mind: To what extent would a pet beast have to evolve to be called a god?

And does 'legendary' refer to the pet beast's rank?

"But according to our further research and analysis, we believe that these gods are not simply creatures." Professor Song looked directly at Chen Yuan with a deep gaze, "They are more like the embodiment of natural laws."

Chen Yuan frowned.

Professor Song further explained: "Each god represents a natural law and possesses a source of power."

"The towering giant tree you saw in that forest represents life."

Chen Yuan asked in surprise: "Professor, do you mean—"

"That's right." Professor Song took over Chen Yuan's words and nodded heavily, "That towering giant tree is Qing Cang, one of the eight great gods, also known as the World Tree by the ancestors."

"The World Tree is a central symbol in many cultures and myths. In today's view, this setting may seem old-fashioned, but the World Tree is regarded as a bridge connecting heaven and earth, humans and gods, and various worlds, and has profound significance for all civilizations."

"Perhaps thousands of years ago, the ancestors of other civilizations saw or heard of the World Tree, and thus many legends have been passed down."

"But the World Tree is real."

"It is in Dong Huang."

"It is in the Qinling Mountains."

"It is in that forest."

After Professor Song finished speaking, he fell into a long silence, raising his eyes to look at the continuous mountains shrouded in the dim night through the closed window.

The large amount of information with a strong impact made Chen Yuan silent for a moment, but when he recalled the various anomalies of the mysterious forest, he felt that the World Tree being there was very reasonable.

He had previously speculated many times about what exactly attracted the pet beasts to enter that mysterious forest.

Now he finally knew the answer: the pet beasts actually wanted to get close to the World Tree, which represents life.

Moreover, that towering giant tree was too big and too tall, so big that it was unreasonable and so tall that it was beyond imagination.

Using gods to explain it seemed to be the only correct answer.

After a long time, Chen Yuan spoke to break the silence at the dining table: "So we are going to—"

"The existence of gods is an uncertain factor for today's society. We must enter that forest to confirm two things."

"First, is that giant tree really the World Tree?"

As a serious and rigorous researcher, Professor Song never made a judgment on any viewpoint before it was investigated.

"Second, if it is the World Tree, why did it appear in the world thousands of years later? What is its attitude towards humans? Is its existence a threat to us?"

"Based on its attitude, we will take different contingency plans."

"So this operation is very important."

Chen Yuan's eyes flickered slightly, analyzing Professor Song's words one by one in his mind, and suddenly asked: "If it really is that World Tree, awakened with the spiritual energy resurgence..."

"What about the other gods?"

"Will they awaken?"

A smile appeared on Professor Song's face: "Consultant Chen, your sensitivity is indeed beyond ordinary."

"Yes, this is exactly what we are worried about."

"If the World Tree awakens, then the other disappeared gods will most likely also appear."

"But there is a problem." Professor Song paused, his tone helpless, "Those materials do not record the activity areas of these gods. Even if they appear, we can't find them."

"Unless, like the World Tree, they cause a wide range of abnormal phenomena."

Wait!

Chen Yuan suddenly remembered something very important.

There are eight gods in Dong Huang, one of which is the World Tree, which is very likely the towering giant tree in the mysterious forest.

And one of the spots emitted by the jade pendant corresponds to this giant tree.

In addition, there are eight spots in total...

When so many coincidences come together, even a fool would realize that something is wrong.

Chen Yuan's heart trembled wildly: "Could it be that those spots correspond to the locations of each god?"

That's right!

There is a spot located on Flaming Mountain in Fire Province, and Fire Province happens to have a legend that a giant monster is sleeping underground in Flaming Mountain.

Is this giant monster actually one of the gods?

It matches!

Everything matches!

Chen Yuan imperceptibly glanced at Jiang Wenning on the opposite side, whose expression changed slightly, as if she was also learning about these secrets for the first time.

Fleeting thoughts flashed by, and Chen Yuan couldn't help but feel worried.

He originally thought that the lineup for this mountain trip was very luxurious and enough to face most dangers, but if they were to face a god head-on, it seemed far from enough.

After telling Professor Song about his concerns, he smiled slightly: "Don't worry, we are not going there to provoke a conflict. This is a polite visit."

"If this god has a bad attitude, we have long prepared countermeasures."

The glory of technology has not been dimmed by the resurgence of spiritual energy.

"Get a good rest tonight and set off early tomorrow."

Seeing that it was getting late, Professor Song got up to say goodbye, and Zhang Yu and Jiang Wenning followed closely behind.

Chen Wenhao also got up to see the three off to the Beastmaster Affairs Office.

“Diandian…”

Watching the figure of the Ice Crystal Phantom Cat gradually disappear, Diandian Flying Cat collapsed to the ground, its eyes showing disappointment, sighing.

Chen Yuan squatted down and smiled faintly: "Your strategy has problems."

“Dian Dian?”

Diandian Flying Cat tilted its head.

Chen Yuan's tone was unhurried: "When facing your own happiness, you can't be too diligent, too flattering, too humble."

"You have to show your strengths, your shining points."

"If you are good enough, the other party will become interested in you."

"Good feelings come from interest."

"Liking comes from good feelings."

"No pet beast will like you just because you give them an apple." Chen Yuan patted Diandian Flying Cat's head, speaking earnestly.

“Diandian…”

As the smartest pet beast in the farm, Diandian Flying Cat immediately understood Chen Yuan's words.

It turned its head to look at Runrun Duck, constantly thinking about why the Ice Crystal Phantom Cat had good feelings for Duck Duck.

I understand!

Suddenly, Diandian Flying Cat's eyes lit up.

Because Runrun Duck dared to attack the Ice Crystal Phantom Cat, Duck Duck didn't indulge it at all!

I understand!

For a moment, Diandian Flying Cat's cheeks flickered with crackling electric currents, and it seemed to be brewing a second plan to pursue happiness.