Beast Taming: I'm Really Just a Forest Ranger

When Chen Yuan returned to the farm, it was already dusk.

The cold wind swept up the snowflakes, and the setting sun shone on Qinling.

Chen Yuan stood at the farm gate, slightly raised his gaze, and saw two signboards, one high and one low, a smile blossoming on his face.

"Aoo!"

Having not returned to the farm for days, Cola wagged its tail and was the first to surge forward, moving so quickly it transformed into a trail of shadow, bursting into the yard within an instant.

Chen Yuan was in no hurry. He nodded at Iron Head guarding the gate, "Thank you for your hard work."

Every time he returned to the farm, this was a mandatory greeting ritual.

Iron Head’s answer was always the same; its gaze was calm as it slightly shook its head, "Kak."

It’s merely part of the duty.

Chen Yuan smiled at Iron Head, very much appreciating this diligent, pragmatic, low-talk, and industrious employee.

But as for the Electric Flying Cat...

Sigh, better not mention it.

Back then, when attempting to recruit... no, invite the Electric Flying Cat to work at the farm to help find Spirit Plants during mountain treks, Cola, with equally keen scent abilities, took over this task, leaving the Electric Flying Cat jobless.

On the farm, its abilities ranked mid-to-high, and its electrical abilities were as useful as a chicken rib in modern society; its proud agility and flexibility could only be used for ambushing.

As for its cleverness, well, it kept coming up with mischievous ideas, earning the title "king of pranks" on the farm.

Chen Yuan shook his head, deciding not to dwell on this matter.

Anyway, the farm is doing better and better; even keeping five freeloading Electric Flying Cats wouldn’t be an issue.

Entering the yard and leaving the little ones to rekindle connections among themselves, Chen Yuan walked directly to the old man: "Grandpa, where is the reporter?"

"Already long gone." Chen Weiyi shook his head, "Earlier, Chairman Wang came and had a talk, and the two reporters seemed to have a bit of a disagreement. That reporter with the surname Zhao left in anger shortly after."

"And what about Reporter Fan from Donghuang Daily?" Chen Yuan asked.

According to Zhou Xu, there were two media interviews scheduled for today, one by Zhao Sirui representing [Times Daily], and the other by Fan Qianqian representing [Donghuang Daily].

That’s why Chen Yuan hurried back.

"Left too." Chen Weiyi took a sip of tea, his eyes slightly squinted, his relaxed demeanor, paired with a tuft of white beard on his chin, gave him a somewhat reclusive sage vibe.

Since becoming a Beastmaster, Chen Weiyi’s progress in meditation has been slow, but his health and complexion have been improving by the day.

Previously burdened by farm work, the old man’s skin was rough, his body stooped, his face lined and furrowed, appearing quite worn out.

But now his energy and spirit have drastically improved, making his seventy-some years look only slightly over fifty.

"But Reporter Fan said something before leaving." Chen Weiyi resumed, lying on the recliner, tapping his thighs lightly with his fingers, and gently stroking the Cold-Biting Ox asleep beside him, "She said she has already found a satisfactory answer."

Chen Yuan frowned slightly, muttering, "These reporters love speaking in riddles, don’t they?"

The two reporters traveled a long distance for interviews, and the result was one slipping away without notice, the other acting like a riddle master, neither interview went smoothly.

"It’s actually a good thing, saving a lot of trouble."

Chen Yuan didn’t need interviews to boost his reputation or seek attention. Not having interviews is more to his liking, avoiding distractions from the outside world.

Seeing the sky growing darker, Chen Yuan decided to carefully check around the farm, to see if the little ones had gotten into trouble.

The dim light from the lamps illuminated the yard, Cola and Duck and the Electric Flying Cat, happy to be back after a long time, played joyfully, indulging once more in the never-dull game of hide and seek.

Twin Flower Concubine and several Little Chicks also joined in the game, using the dark night as cover to hide themselves.

The Fallen Meteor Horned Beast did not choose to join; its too large body would be easily discovered no matter where it hid.

Though there’s an adage in hide and seek, "The bigger, the more reasonable," the Fallen Meteor Horned Beast, honest and genuine, obviously couldn’t find a reasonable hiding spot.

As for Iron Head, it goes without saying, inviting it to join the game is far more challenging than winning the Da Feng Cup.

And Spark was already flying high in the sky, soaring between the undulating mountain ranges, seeming to be surveying its aerial domain.

"Whoo..."

Two Little Wood Spirit Rats looked longingly at the little ones playing hide and seek, eyes full of envy.

They wanted to join in too.

"Whoo."

Scarface Rat noticed the reaction of the two little ones. It pondered for a long time, considering whether this action might displease the farm owner.

As outstanding employees at the farm, neglecting their cleaning duties in pursuit of leisure, could they be disliked by the farm owner and driven away?

But when Scarface Rat saw Chen Yuan watching the hide and seek game with interest, it had a flash of thought, snatched away the towels held by the two Little Wood Spirit Rats, and gave them a little push forward.

"Whoo?"

The two Little Wood Spirit Rats looked back at Scarface Rat, full of surprise, eyes mixed with a bit of excitement.

"Whoo!"

Scarface Rat nodded firmly.

"Whoo whoo whoo!"

The two little ones immediately got excited, little paws waving repeatedly, joining the game.

A long time passed,

Until silence reigned, stars filled the sky, and the little ones finally ended the game.

After checking and asking around, Chen Yuan learned that the little ones didn’t get into any trouble during this time.

The only accident was Run Run Duck and the Electric Flying Cat running to Daping Village, entering danger by mistake, but their intention was to make friends with the Far Traveling Frog, so it was understandable.

Thus, Chen Yuan couldn’t find anything to criticize them about, so he waved his hand and let Run Run Duck bring the snacks from the bedroom, deciding to indulge for a night.

Although it was winter, the little ones didn’t feel cold, and even Chen Yuan felt great, so they simply started a snack party in the yard.