Beast Taming: I'm Really Just a Forest Ranger

At the same moment,

"Are all the traps set?"

Jiang Xun leaned against a tree, gently adjusting his gold-rimmed glasses. His expensive suit complemented his tall figure, and a faint smile hung on his lips, like an elite businessman entering a high-end office building.

As he spoke, the gaunt man beside him turned to look, offering a flattering smile: "Boss, everything is set."

"That’s good." Jiang Xun’s smile was as gentle as a spring breeze, lightly pushing his glasses up with his index finger, his black eyes glimmering in the night, "Our opponents are the Ninth Group stationed in Deqing County. They’re quite capable and deserve our serious attention."

"Understood, boss." The gaunt man nodded, his small eyes darting around before suddenly realizing something, and clapped his hands fiercely.

Clap!

The crisp sound of clapping echoed in the night, making Jiang Xun frown slightly as he glanced at the gaunt man: "Viper, what are you doing?"

The New Star Association member, codenamed "Viper," gave a sheepish smile, avoiding Jiang Xun’s oppressive gaze and explained in a low voice: "Boss, I finally realize the purpose of our visit this time."

"Oh?" Jiang Xun seemed interested, the corners of his mouth raised slightly, his voice leisurely, "Then please explain."

With Jiang Xun’s permission, Viper cleared his throat and spoke directly: "The leader has been planning that big event recently, and the presence of the Ninth Group will affect the leader’s plan."

Pausing slightly, he saw Jiang Xun nod subtly, boosting his confidence: "So, we need to stir things up while the Ninth Group is on vacation, to delay them in Lishui City, preventing them from disrupting the leader’s plan."

"Hmm." Jiang Xun nodded but corrected him, "That’s almost right, but there’s one thing incorrect."

Viper immediately displayed a puzzled look, his eyes filled with anticipation as he looked at Jiang Xun: "Boss, what is incorrect?"

Jiang Xun chuckled softly: "We don’t need to stir things up; we only need to use a small trick to ensure they focus all their attention on us."

"Brilliant strategy, boss!" Viper looked at him admiringly.

Jiang Xun shook his head: "It’s all the leader’s idea."

Viper’s smile remained unchanged, continuing his flattery: "For the leader to entrust such an important matter to you, it proves he trusts you the most."

This seemed to strike a chord with Jiang Xun. He smiled but did not respond.

Just then,

"Caw~"

A dark figure cut through the night sky, flying into the air, as the Shadow Owl’s crimson eyes stared directly at Jiang Xun leaning against the tree, emitting a low and hoarse warning sound.

"They’re here."

Jiang Xun spoke softly, then straightened his suit and stood upright, his gentle voice spreading in the wind: "To reiterate, as before, our task is to cause them trouble, don’t get too involved."

"Wait for them to fall asleep, then quickly leave and rendezvous at Ambush Point 3."

"The night is still long; let’s take our time with them."

"Understood." Viper and several ordinary members hidden in the shadows nodded.

The Shadow Owl, seeing the warning had been successful, once again fluttered its dark wings, silently returning to its original perch, using dense branches and the deep night to conceal its figure, its crimson eyes watching the figures below without trace.

"Yue, what are you thinking about?" Jiang Wenning followed behind Chen Yuan and Li Junyue, noticing the latter frowning and deep in thought, she asked softly.

Li Junyue snapped back and shared his thoughts: "I’m still puzzled why they’re not targeting the Fourth Group."

In theory, the New Star Association had long become a key target for the Investigation Department. Once discovered, they’d be captured, spending the rest of their lives in prison.

As such, the New Star Association and the Investigation Department were at odds; once conflict arose, casualties would be inevitable.

Yet, when the Fourth Group fell asleep, why didn’t they seize the chance to act, as it wouldn’t delay them much?

This point puzzled Li Junyue greatly; he couldn’t fathom their intentions.

Chen Yuan never worried about not knowing the outcome temporarily: "No problem, we’ll just catch them later and ask."

Li Junyue was slightly stunned, then nodded.

Indeed, that’s logical.

Once they catch them, they have ways to make them speak the truth.

"Woo woo woo!"

Cola swaggered to the front, its sharp eyes scanning around, not missing any potentially hidden danger in the tiniest corners, while its nose sniffed for any suspicious scents in the air.

The master had spoken, this time it must show off in front of everyone!

However, the next moment, Cola sensed something amiss.

Why did it feel like stepping on something odd?

Cola stopped, looked down, and saw a vibrant purple mushroom: "Woof?"

Cola was stunned; how was there a mushroom here?

Can this mushroom be eaten?

The first thought that arose, the purple mushroom rapidly expanded, its bright light engulfing vision, followed by the rumbling explosion sound echoing in its ears.

Fortunately, Cola’s response was unbelievably quick; at the first sound of explosion, it dashed several meters away, easily avoiding the blast-induced shock waves.

"Woof woof~"

Cola was pleased with its reaction, hurriedly turning to see everyone’s expressions.

They definitely thought that Cola was extremely powerful!

Tonight was its stage to perform!

The thought flashed, and Cola turned back, only to see a light purple mist spreading, causing it to shiver instantly.

Having known Twin Flower Concubine long enough, it could immediately recognize the poisonous mist.

Faced with the poisonous mist, it better hide first.

"It’s a Poison Spore mine." Li Junyue remained unchanged, prepared to face the ambush, "Lin, you’re up."

"Alright!"

Lin, eager to impress the prosecutor, promptly brought the Honey Mist Umbrella Spirit forward, ready to deal with the poisonous mist.

"Woo~"

But a Pet Beast’s action was faster, as Twin Flower Concubine gently shook its arm, its palm surging with purple light.

Twin Flower Concubine’s surroundings surged with invisible airwaves, the previously calm evening wind suddenly roared, light pink long hair floated wildly, dark purple gown swayed along.

In an instant, the poisonous mist, struck by invisible airwaves, vanished as if it never existed.

"Mushroom?"

Honey Mist Umbrella Spirit paused halfway, tilted its head, full of confusion.

"Ah?"

Aiming to showcase himself, Lin widened his eyes, dazed in place.

Everyone simultaneously stared at Twin Flower Concubine standing on Chen Yuan’s shoulder, expression cool, hair flying, plunging into deep thought.

Chen Yuan was accustomed to such gazes; he smiled gently and explained: "This child has a little insight into the Poison Type."

"Woof?"

Seeing everyone dumbly looking at Twin Flower Concubine, Cola widened its dog eyes, barking urgently.

Wait a minute!

Wasn’t I supposed to stand out?