Beast Taming: I'm Really Just a Forest Ranger

Chapter 347 - 197: An Unexpected Turn of Events

Like Qing Bo, the Star Moon Deer also stayed in this forest.

Even though the troublesome Snow Cloud Wolves had been dealt with, the Star Moon Deer had already grown accustomed to living in this forest, familiar with every plant and tree, unwilling to leave.

As the Little Star Moon Deer put it, the air here is sweeter than outside.

Chen Yuan chose to respect their decision.

"Then we’ll see you next time." Chen Yuan waved to the Star Moon Deer.

Though their time with the Star Moon Deer was brief, they had developed a deep bond, waving goodbye and leaving them the remaining rations.

They turned around, and the Star Moon Deer watched their departing figures.

"Woo..."

Qing Bo stared intently at Chen Yuan’s back, eyes downcast, and let out a forlorn whimper.

Chen Yuan turned back with a smile, "I told you, I live in these mountains."

"I’m always here."

"Woo woo!"

Qing Bo lifted its head, its sapphire eyes glistening as if a deep galaxy.

"Brother, are you okay?"

After parting with Qing Bo, Chen Wenhao noticed Chen Yuan remained silent, looking over with a slightly concerned gaze.

Chen Yuan shook his head, "Don’t worry, I’m fine."

"Really okay?"

"Really okay."

Chen Wenhao scrutinized Chen Yuan, pursed his lips, and lowered his voice, "Brother, I know you really like Qing Bo, but the fact is right there, it can’t leave this forest."

"Since that’s the case, we can only try to accept this fact."

Chen Yuan smiled wryly, "Actually, I understand this, it’s just..."

Just watching an Sunrise Quality Pet Beast slip away, no one can calmly accept that.

Oh well, oh well, having the Twin Flower Concubine is enough.

Turning his head, the Twin Flower Concubine looked at him, with a sweet smile.

Chen Yuan lightly tapped the Twin Flower Concubine’s little head, smiling, "Looks like I’ll need you to keep working hard."

The Spirit Plants on the farm temporarily can’t do without the Twin Flower Concubine’s catalyst.

Fortunately, with the help of the Wood Spirit Rat family, I wonder how those little guys are faring on the farm now?

Hopefully not being bullied by the Electric Flying Cat?

"Aw aw~"

Cola bounced around Chen Yuan, its joyful big tail occasionally brushing against his leg, like a blooming dandelion.

"Chirp~"

Spark flew high in the air, occasionally emitting a strongly penetrating screech.

The screech exuded an oppressive feeling, causing nearby wild Pet Beasts to feel a strong sense of danger, scattering away.

They hadn’t walked far before reaching the place where they encountered New Star Association members a few days ago.

Zhang Yu suddenly spoke up, filled with confusion, "I just remembered something very important."

Chen Wenhao picked up the topic, "Junior, what is it?"

Zhang Yu’s eyes flickered as he spoke, "Weren’t we told these New Star Association members had ulterior motives for the World Tree?"

"Why haven’t we encountered any other New Star Association members since we entered that forest?"

"Even if we haven’t met them, we haven’t found any trace of them."

He paused, confusion rising in his eyes, "If their movements are truly so secretive, that they’ve evaded us, will they threaten the World Tree once we leave?"

Professor Song looked at Zhang Yu with surprise, "If you could use your analytical skills for..."

"For academic research, it’d be great." Zhang Yu raised an eyebrow and grinned, "Professor, I predicted your line, is there a reward?"

Professor Song’s forehead veins bulged, resisting the urge to reprimand Zhang Yu.

Calm down, calm down.

As you get older, you must maintain a peaceful mindset, don’t get angry.

Professor Song exhaled deeply, glancing sideways at Chen Wenhao, who remained calm and exuded maturity and reliability from inside out, thinking to himself, "Thankfully, Wenhao hasn’t been led astray by his junior."

Chen Wenhao suddenly spoke, "Professor, my junior’s analysis is actually reasonable."

He frowned, "Where has this group of New Star Association members gone?"

"Could they be plotting something else?"

Chen Yuan nodded thoughtfully.

Since learning of the New Star Association’s plot, the moment he entered the Mysterious Forest, he had been cautiously observing, yet found no trace of the New Star Association, as if they had never appeared.

But the more it’s like this, the more eerie it feels.

After all, Chen Yuan had prepared for the New Star Association’s attack, dispatching Spark and Cola to protect everyone, ready to turn the tide.

Perhaps the New Star Association covets the World Tree, taking a series of malicious actions, he could intervene in time, averting the crisis.

But from entering the Mysterious Forest until now, everything remained calm.

This is very illogical.

Hearing their concerns, Professor Song stroked his beard with a smile, "With no interference from the New Star Association, isn’t that a good thing?"

"But it’s very unusual." Chen Wenhao frowned.

Lu Ran blew aside his bangs, crossing his arms, head slightly tilted, "Maybe it’s because I’m here."

The others ignored him.

At this moment, Yao Li stepped forward, drawing everyone’s eyes to him, his facial scars strikingly noticeable, "Do you remember what I said?"

After a brief pause, his face blossomed into a smile, "These organizations don’t dare confront us head-on, they’re like sewer rats, hiding and dodging."

"If we catch a sliver of opportunity, these rats won’t have a place to survive."

Yao Li’s words now made Chen Yuan feel odd.

But the next moment, Yao Li walked directly over to him, with a slightly rugged smile on his face, "Advisor Chen, let me reintroduce myself."

"I am the captain of the first squad of Shanghai’s first branch, Yao Li."

"Please forgive me for not revealing my true identity earlier; the mission was too special this time, I had no choice."