Beast Taming: I'm Really Just a Forest Ranger

Bamboo Forest Road is located northwest of Lishui City, far from the city center, with large areas occupied by abandoned construction sites and warehouses.

When Lin bid farewell to his girlfriend and rushed to Bamboo Forest Road, it was already nine in the evening.

The lights were dim, the night was lonely, and Group Nine was hiding in the shadows, keeping the light outside.

When Lin arrived, he saw a serious-faced captain and teammates with varied expressions, either numb or sad.

In any case, no one was excited or thrilled.

Lin could very much understand their feelings; he was just about to have a wonderful evening with his girlfriend when this sudden event unfolded, leaving him understandably depressed.

Seeing everyone gathered, Li Junyue checked the time and spoke in a deep voice: "Now, layout the action plan."

With those words, everyone restrained their expressions, turning serious and attentive.

Their profession was unique, and encountering unexpected situations was inevitable. They could only find ways to quickly resolve them, hoping not to waste too much rest time.

"The Fourth Group will lead the operation this time, and we will assist by guarding the back door." Li Junyue’s gaze was profound, his tone calm.

The Fourth Group was stationed in Lishui City and was slightly stronger overall, but this operation was special, involving the secretive New Star Association, requiring their assistance.

This wasn’t Li Junyue’s first time dealing with the New Star Association.

Since joining the Investigation Department, he had already engaged with the New Star Association several times, from capturing peripheral members to confronting official members, generally in thrilling encounters.

But with thorough preparation and a meticulous plan, backed by the official Investigation Department, they had an overwhelming advantage against the New Star Association, reducing them to hiding like sewer rats.

This time was no exception.

On the way, Li Junyue had already confirmed the action plan with the Fourth Group’s captain.

According to current intelligence, the New Star Association’s base had two senior members and five ordinary members.

But considering the New Star Association’s secretive operations, visible intelligence shouldn’t be considered their full strength.

This group of New Star Association members was currently hiding in Warehouse No. 16, which had two entrances.

As long as they sealed these two entrances, this group wouldn’t be able to escape.

The Fourth Group would tackle the main entrance, while Group Nine guarded the back, preventing any escape by New Star Association members.

Li Junyue had no objections to this arrangement; this was the Fourth Group’s terrain, and they could gain some credit along the way.

"Understood, Captain."

When Li Junyue outlined the action plan, everyone nodded.

Beyond the little credit, they were more eager to quickly resolve this unexpected incident and then enjoy their rare vacation.

When the time approached 9:15, Li Junyue nodded slightly, took steps, and headed toward Warehouse No. 16.

Everyone summoned their Pet Beasts and followed closely behind.

The lineup configuration for each investigation group was similar: one member responsible for attracting firepower, contracting Earth Type or Rock Type Pet Beasts;

one member contracting Wind Type Pet Beasts, specializing in sky surveillance to investigate enemy conditions;

one member possessing Tracking-type Pet Beasts for enemy tracing;

one member owning a Healing-type Pet Beast.

However, in Yun Province, mere healing injuries was insufficient; they must also know how to detoxify.

In many places in Yun Province, detoxification was more important than healing wounds.

Moving forward, the dim roadside lights quickly retreated, thick shadows consumed the wide road and each warehouse.

Everyone, along with their Pet Beasts, hid themselves using the shadows, performing their roles silently, moving toward Warehouse No. 16 at the road’s end.

Cyan Wind Hunting Dog gazed piercingly, its tail tight, fur erect, nostrils flaring, constantly detecting unfamiliar scents in the air.

If any abnormalities arose, it would immediately issue a warning.

A Flowing Cloud Sparrow flew silently in the dark night, body agile, posture serene, wings flapping without creating a sound, approaching Warehouse No. 16 first.

Compared to other pitch-black warehouses, the interior of Warehouse No. 16 emitted a faint glow, seeping through the gaps in the doors and tightly shut windows.

Until they smoothly approached Warehouse No. 16, the night remained silent, only overwhelmed by the heavy and oppressive smell in the air.

Li Junyue frowned, secretly raising his vigilance.

This was unusual.

The New Star Association operated secretly, and choosing such a remote place as their base meant they would have made comprehensive plans.

But why were there no members keeping watch around the warehouse?

Why were they able to approach the warehouse so smoothly?

This wasn’t overthinking; it was understanding from Li Junyue’s numerous encounters with the New Star Association that this conduct was certainly problematic.

Suddenly,

he raised his right hand, and the team stopped in place, instructing their Pet Beasts to set up a defensive position.

Then, Li Junyue lightly touched the Investigation Department’s special earphone with the intention to speak softly, but a hoarse voice rang out:

"Junyue, there’s an issue."

"Plan change, execute Plan B."

"Understood," Li Junyue nodded, then signaled his teammates to attack.

They had formulated two action plans: Plan A involved infiltrating the warehouse, minimizing direct conflict to avoid casualties;

but if the situation changed and something outside the plan occurred, Plan B would be implemented.

Plan B was straightforward and forceful, with the two investigation groups directly breaking in, relying on sheer strength to resolve the incident.

Once the plan was confirmed, Li Junyue made a thought, and the dazzling Summoning Array appeared before him, the massive Ink Tree Spirit wrapped in white light, quickly materializing.