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

“That's how it is.”

“That giant tree is likely the World Tree named Qing Cang.”

The night was already 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 have the three enter a meditative state.

Ordinary chats and discussions could be done in the group, but when it came to important information, they had to enter the jade pendant space, which had excellent confidentiality.

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

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

Chen Yuan couldn't help but retort: “What anime setting is this?”

Li Junyue's eyes flickered slightly, and he said in a deep voice: “I am curious about one thing. Why does this jade pendant record the locations of the gods?”

Jiang Wenning took the lead in speculating: “Since civilizations have been born, then in order to maintain rule, this civilization would definitely regard these gods as threats, and recording their locations would be a necessary means of defense.”

“It's also possible that these jade pendants are tokens bestowed by the gods, specifically given to the early people who believed in them, so that they could find their locations.”

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

Chang Yuhuan's praise made the corners of Jiang Wenning's mouth turn up, and her voice continued: “In that case, 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 itself an extraordinary thing.”

“So now there is a question, how should we deal with these jade pendants?” Li Junyue asked solemnly.

It was known that the authorities were eagerly searching for the whereabouts of the gods, and they happened to possess jade pendants that held the key to the gods' locations.

Now there were two choices before them:

First, hand them over to the authorities.

Second, keep them for themselves.

Chen Yuan thought for a while and said: “Instead of considering how to deal with this jade pendant, we should first confirm whether this giant tree is actually the World Tree.”

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

Li Junyue was very clear about one thing—that he was now able to become a mid-level Beastmaster and join the Seizure 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 they handed over the jade pendant, it would also mean that the four of them would lose the most crucial link.

Even if they had contact information, it was highly likely that contact would decrease over time.

As an adult, Li Junyue knew this very well. If there were no common interests or the same goals, the fading of feelings was only a matter of time.

Jiang Wenning followed up and said: “Yes, let's wait until we go and check the situation.”

Chen Yuan was not just 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 touching a legendary transcendent creature provide?

As long as he could touch it once, getting rich would not be a problem at all.

Since they had to get up early to go into the mountains, Chen Yuan and Jiang Wenning didn't chat much and went to sleep early.

Professor Song, however, did not go to bed early.

“Dean Wu, you must take this matter to heart. He is a rare all-rounder. Our academy must find ways to win him over.”

A laugh came from the other end of the phone: “Old Song, we've worked together for so many years, and this is the first time I've seen you praise a young man so highly.”

Professor Song's face was serious: “Because he is very special, with strong Beastmaster strength, an incredible academic sense, and a hardworking academic spirit.”

“Even in our academy, it is almost impossible to find a student more outstanding than him.”

Dean Wu laughed heartily: “Old Song, you've only been in contact for a day, and you're already taking his side.”

Professor Song said solemnly: “I even think that him becoming a Beastmaster is a wrong choice.”

“If he focused on research, given time, he would surely become a leading figure.”

Hearing Professor Song's high evaluation, Dean Wu's smile disappeared, and his tone gradually became serious: “Old Song, I believe in your vision, but putting a young man in an important position will probably be difficult to convince the public.”

Professor Song glared: “Why care about the evaluations of those mediocre people?”

Dean Wu said unhurriedly: “Old Song, why are you still so stubborn? Of course, you don't need to care because you have seniority, but if a young person becomes a professor, there will inevitably be gossip, and maybe our academy will be questioned.”

Professor Song breathed out lightly, adjusted his mood, and said in a deep voice: “This is a brand new era, and more young people need to join this torrent of the times.”

“We are all old and it is enough to make some contributions before retiring.”

“The other old guys are the same, don't occupy the latrine.”

The voice stopped abruptly. Realizing that his words were a bit crude, Professor Song changed his statement: “Don't block the upward channels for young people.”

“Our newly established academy needs more fresh blood, not old guys who will pant after taking two steps.”

“You, you…” Dean Wu let out a low laugh, then opened his mouth, “Speak, how do we win this person over?”

Professor Song's face bloomed with a smile: “I don't know either.”

Dean Wu was furious: “Old Song, you fellow…”

“He doesn't seek fame or fortune, and he doesn't want to leave his hometown. I've tried to persuade him several times, but it's no use.” Professor Song pondered, “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, the dean. Collect his information, formulate a comprehensive plan, and win him over at all costs!”

After a slight pause, Professor Song added an important piece of information: “He seems very interested in things that allow him to realize his self-worth.”

November 2nd, Sunday.

As the sky was just beginning to turn crab-shell blue, and the Qinling Mountains were still wrapped in a misty veil, Chen Yuanhao, whose biological clock had been set by the school, woke up early.

Getting out of bed nimbly, he pushed open the door and came to the yard. Breathing in the fresh air of the deep mountains, Chen Yuanhao felt physically and mentally refreshed, without having to worry about research tasks.

Runrun Duck was lying on a large rock next to the fish pond, stretching its body, spreading itself into a duck down blanket, squinting slightly, waiting for the first ray of sunlight to gild its belly.

The Lumen Fruit Tree next to it dropped a few leaves. It twisted its neck to pick them up, chewed them twice, but then disgustedly spat them into the wind.

Coke chased a colorful butterfly, knocking over the fence next to the field, startling the little chicks that were strolling around.

Chicken feathers stuck to its nose, and a sneeze created a series of small whirlwinds, blowing all the clothes drying in the corner of the yard onto the ground.

“Woof, woof!”

Coke felt something was wrong and quickly looked around. It breathed a long sigh of relief only after not seeing its owner.

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

“Woof~”

This sensible human made Coke's eyes light up, and its fluffy tail swayed as it reached out its paw to pat Chen Yuan, who was squatting on the ground.

I'll protect you in the future!

By the time the sweet breakfast smell wafted out of the kitchen, the morning mist had just dissipated. The sunlight split through the clouds, painting the farm with an amber glaze.

After eating and drinking his fill, Chen Yuan decided on the lineup for this mountain trip:

Spark and Coke, the two main forces, were indispensable.

The Twin Flower Concubine could not leave his side.

The Meteor Horned Beast, as a mount pet, could save Chen Yuan a lot of energy, and it had already broken through to the second tier in the past two days. Its strength had undergone a qualitative leap, making it like a city wall in most battles.

Chen Yuan looked at the other little guys: Iron Head Kid had firm eyes, but had to guard the gate; Electric Flying Cat was still curled up in the wooden house, sleeping soundly; Runrun Duck was lying motionless on the big rock, its upturned butt facing the sun.

As for Dou Dou Chicken and Wood Spirit Mouse…

“Forget it, just these four then,” Chen Yuan said.

After determining the mountain lineup, Chen Yuan put the prepared supplies in the saddlebags on both sides of the Meteor Horned Beast and clapped his hands: “Everything is ready.”

After breaking through to the second tier, the Meteor Horned Beast was twice as big as it was at the beginning.

The shadow cast by its two-meter shoulder height was enough to cover two Chen Yuans. Its brownish-brown fur was as thick and gnarled as armor, and the translucent white beard hanging from its jaw fluttered freely, like a frozen moonlight waterfall.

Before long, Jiang Wenning came to the farm and asked the two to gather at the village entrance.

“Electric!”

The Electric Flying Cat, in its sleep, smelled a scent that haunted its dreams. Its eyes opened and it flew out of the wooden house with a whoosh.

It's her!

The Electric Flying Cat saw the Ice Crystal Illusion Cat lying on Jiang Wenning's shoulder at a glance. It grinned, its yellow wings flapping happily, eager to run in front of the latter.

Suddenly, it remembered Chen Yuan's words last night.

No!

I have to show my shining points!

The Electric Flying Cat's flying speed suddenly slowed down. It raised its head and slowly came in front of the Ice Crystal Illusion Cat with an extremely arrogant posture.

“Electric!”

The Electric Flying Cat's eyes showed three points of disapproval, three points of indifference, three points of dominance, and one point of nonchalance.

“Meow?”

The Ice Crystal Illusion Cat tilted its head to look at the Electric Flying Cat, which was completely different from yesterday.

The Electric Flying Cat was overjoyed, but kept its face tight to maintain its expression.

She's interested in me!

However, the Ice Crystal Illusion Cat quickly withdrew its gaze, landed lightly on the ground, and walked gracefully towards the pond, coming to Runrun Duck, who was sunbathing.

“Quack, quack~”

Runrun Duck noticed that the sunlight was blocked, pulled apart two lotus leaves, and glared angrily at the Ice Crystal Illusion Cat.

Don't block Duck Duck from sunbathing!

The Ice Crystal Illusion Cat's eyes showed a lot of curiosity. It imitated Runrun Duck's posture and lay on the big rock, letting the soft sunlight fall on its body.

Runrun Duck and the Ice Crystal Illusion Cat lay side by side, quietly.

The Electric Flying Cat felt annoyed, and dazzling electric currents suddenly bloomed on its cheeks, creating a great display of electric light.

Look!

This is my shining point!

The Ice Crystal Illusion Cat just glanced at the Electric Flying Cat faintly and immediately withdrew its gaze.

It hates violent people the most.

Crack!

It was the sound of a broken heart.

“Grandpa, we're leaving first.”

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

According to Professor Song's plan, this mountain trip would take at least five days. The process would be tiring, and the time might be delayed due to special circumstances.

The farm was entirely dependent on the little guys to guard it.

However, the farm's security force was no longer what it used to be, and with the Paw Patrol and the Storm Cloud Sparrow tribe patrolling all day, the safety factor had been greatly improved.

With the hidden danger of the Snowcloud Wolves eliminated, the farm enjoys unprecedented safety.

A moment later,

The group gathered at the village entrance and officially set off.

Although Professor Song was old and not a Beastmaster, his spirit and physical condition were not inferior to those of young people, and walking and climbing mountains were no problem for him.

However, considering the importance of conserving energy, one of the Investigation Department members specially sent out a mount pet to carry Professor Song.

This was a large mount pet with a wide, flat back covered in grayish-brown crystallized rock armor, standing silently in place like a majestic mountain range.

Qiong Yue, an earth-type pet, a mount pet with super endurance.

The others sent out their respective pets to venture into the wilderness, as only their own pets could provide a sufficient sense of security.

This kept Chen Yuan very busy.

He touched this pet for a while and poked that one for a while, the corners of his mouth gradually rising.

"I've noticed that Consultant Chen really likes to pet the pets," Zhang Yu keenly captured this detail.

Professor Song gave the most reasonable explanation: "He seems to be petting them, but in reality, he is carefully observing the physical details of each pet and memorizing this information."

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

"If you don't deeply understand pets, how can you research advancement conditions?"

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

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Hearing their discussion, everyone's respect for Chen Yuan rose to a new level.

Chen Yuan was momentarily embarrassed.

Leaving Xuanhe Village, Chen Yuan rode the Meteor Horned Beast, leading the way in the front.

Under Chen Yuan's instructions, Coca Cola performed his duties conscientiously, not running around, not chasing butterflies, his pair of azure blue eyes scanning the surroundings, vigilant of the surrounding environment.

"Chirp ~"

As usual when entering the mountains, Spark flew high in the air, his sharp eyes staring down, searching for any suspicious objects.

Professor Song, riding Qiong Yue, was in the middle of the team, occasionally looking at the surrounding environment. Peculiar trees and glimpses of pet figures would attract his attention, and he would use this to create questions, temporarily testing Zhang Yu and Chen Wenhao beside him.

Even when walking on the increasingly bumpy mountain road, the two had to perk up and face Professor Song's occasional questions.

The combat-type students behind cast sympathetic glances.

Lu Ran, with a piece of dry grass in his mouth and a hand in his pocket, tilted his head slightly, following the team with an extremely flamboyant posture, with the Explosive Flame Fighting Ape carrying a hiking bag on his back.

Two members of the Investigation Department walked at the back, discussing in low voices.

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

"The conditions offered were not enough?"

"No, Consultant Chen said he just wanted to be a forest ranger and stay in the mountains."

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

"Talents like Consultant Chen must not be missed. After we go down the mountain, I'll persuade the boss again to improve the conditions."

"We have to hurry."

Since this trip to the mountain was not for patrolling the forest, the group needed to go to the Mysterious Forest as soon as possible, and the pace was very fast.

At 3:30 in the afternoon, the group had arrived at the Forest Ranger's Cabin.

However, the Forest Ranger's Cabin was tightly closed, and Old Xing was not at home.

A week ago, Da Hei suffered a serious injury in a battle, and Old Xing took it to Xuanhe Village for treatment without stopping.

As soon as Old Xing went down the mountain, Song Guohao finally got the opportunity to let him stay in Xuanhe Village to recuperate and rest for a period of time.

Spending years alone in the mountains, Song Guohao was worried every day that Old Xing's body or mind would have problems, which would make him, the leader, too irresponsible.

Old Xing had no choice but to stay temporarily at the Beastmaster's Office.

After a short rest at the Forest Ranger's Cabin, the group continued to move forward under Chen Yuan's lead.

"How much further?" Zhang Yu asked, panting.

Unlike Chen Wenhao, Zhang Yu was just an ordinary person, and his physical strength was even less than that of Professor Song.

"Almost there," Chen Yuan said with a smile.

"Consultant Chen, you've said that at least ten times," Zhang Yu sighed.

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

Walking a little further, they would pass by the habitat of Papa Bear and Baby Bear, but this time the situation was special, and Chen Yuan was not prepared to disturb them.

Then, continuing to walk for half an hour, they could reach the edge of the Mysterious Forest.

In other words, they could arrive in at most one or two hours, wasn't that almost there?

"Woof woof!"

Suddenly, Coca Cola lowered his body, his eyes sharpened, and he barked vigilantly in a certain direction.

There was a situation!

Everyone turned to look in that direction, each of their pets ready to go, and the two members of the Investigation Department protected Professor Song behind them.

"Let me handle this!"

Lu Ran, who had been itching for a fight for a long time, swaggered forward, with the Explosive Flame Fighting Ape following closely behind.

"Get ready to fight!" Lu Ran couldn't wait to say.

"Roar!"

The Explosive Flame Fighting Ape's eyes were bright, he stretched his muscles and bones, and felt that the hiking bag on his back was too cumbersome, so he unbuckled the shoulder straps and threw the bulging hiking bag casually on the ground.

"Bastard! Be careful!" Lu Ran was furious.

The Explosive Flame Fighting Ape glared back at Lu Ran, its eyes burning with intense fighting spirit, and strode forward.

It was early winter, and there were no dense branches and leaves blocking the view in this area.

Walking forward a few steps, turning along a rock wall passage, two dragging bloodstains suddenly appeared on the ground.

Looking ahead, ten meters away, two young men wearing gray-green hiking clothes were leaning against the rock wall.

"Save us!" one of them said in a hoarse voice, "Please save us!"

Seeing this scene, undisguised disappointment appeared on Lu Ran's face: "What, you made me excited for nothing."

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

"Is there a fight to be had?"

Chen Yuan and others followed closely behind, quickly arriving in front of the two men, but maintaining a certain safe distance.

The young man on the left was thin, with sunken eyes and somewhat dark skin.

His left calf had a claw mark, and he was holding a comatose Frost Feather Finch in his arms.

The young man on the right was burly, with three claw marks on his right arm that were so deep they showed bone, the blood was dark red, and a comatose Rock Armor Lizard was curled up beside him.

The thin man raised his head, his voice weak: "Please save us."

"We are from Fengcheng, here for training."

"We were attacked by a group of damned Snowcloud Wolves, our pets were no match for them, and they desperately brought us here to escape."

Each time he said a sentence, his breathing became heavier, coupled with his hoarse voice, he looked even more listless.

Zhang Yu nodded thoughtfully: "The Qinling Mountains do have many Snowcloud Wolves inhabiting various areas, they are fierce and cunning, and will attack passing Beastmasters."

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

Chen Yuan's eyes flickered.

"Teacher, what should we do?" Chen Wenhao turned to look at Professor Song.

Professor Song looked directly at the two men and asked in a deep voice: "Where are those Snowcloud Wolves?"

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

Professor Song was silent for a moment, his eyes flashing with a faint light, and then he said: "Let's treat them first."

Without the need for the Twin Blossom Concubine to take action, one of the combat-type members sent out a healing pet to heal the injuries of the two men and their pets.

"The superficial wounds will heal quickly, but in their current state, they will not be able to travel long distances in a short time," the student said.

Hearing this, Professor Song immediately felt troubled.

If they just left like this, leaving the two men here, they might encounter danger.

If they sent them down the mountain, it would delay their journey.

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, we'll be dead if we're discovered by those Snowcloud Wolves."

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

Along with this sentence, a smile was squeezed out on the pale face of the burly man.

Professor Song's expression was serious, and he decisively refused: "No way."

It was impossible for the survey operation to allow strangers of unknown origin to join, no matter how special the situation was.

"Then please send two people to take 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, just send us to the village at the foot of the mountain."

"It won't take much time."

Professor Song hesitated.

This suggestion seemed to have some feasibility.

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

Chen Yuan stared at the two men and suddenly said: "Are you worried that the Snowcloud Wolves will return to attack you?"

The thin man nodded repeatedly.

Chen Yuan's mouth widened: "I know a friend nearby who can protect you."

"You stay there and recuperate for a while, and you can go down the mountain on your own when you have the strength to move."

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

Chen Yuan shook his head: "Not Old Xing, another kind friend."

"You will definitely like it." Looking at the two men's slightly changed faces, Chen Yuan smiled brightly.

The thin man coughed heavily twice: "I've decided that we should still go down the mountain to receive professional treatment."

"Add money, we can add money!"

Chen Yuan looked at the student who had just performed the treatment: "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."

Professor Song, who had been listening silently for a long time, his eyes flickering, nodded slightly: "I think Consultant Chen's suggestion is very good, we'll take the two of you to..."

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

Chen Yuan's mouth curved slightly: "It doesn't have a name."

After a pause, he smiled: "But people usually call it the Earth Tyrant Bear."