Beast Taming: I'm Really Just a Forest Ranger

Chapter 353 - 199: Actually, Advisor Chen and I Are Evenly Matched

The research expedition in the Mysterious Forest concluded, and now it’s up to Professor Song and others to sort and analyze the collected data, leading the decision-making process regarding Cyan.

Chen Yuan didn’t need to worry about these matters; he only had to quietly wait for the Contribution Value.

This expedition was quite fruitful, not only gaining a lot of Source Points but also earning a substantial amount of Contribution Value, enough for several little guys to advance again.

And after unlocking the advancement methods, they would immediately start collecting advancement resources.

"Why does it feel like I’m getting busier and busier..."

Fortunately, the farm had already realized automated operations, freeing Chen Yuan from worry and saving a lot of tedious work.

His current task was simple: unlock the advancement conditions for the little guys, search online for appropriate nurturing and training methods, and purchase various skill learning methods, then simply toss them the phone.

An excellent Pet Beast didn’t need guidance from a Beastmaster; they could learn on their own using the phone.

The Twin Flower Concubine was the best example of fully utilizing initiative.

It’s just that this little guy’s path was a bit off. Although Chen Yuan positioned it as a Healing-type Pet Beast, its proficiency in Poison Skills was getting higher and higher.

But sometimes Chen Yuan thought, since ancient times, poison and medicine have not been separate fields. As an excellent doctor, mastering some poison techniques seems quite reasonable, right?

When a doctor-patient conflict arises, mastering poison techniques would better protect oneself.

But looking at the sweet and lively smile of the Twin Flower Concubine, Chen Yuan still sighed.

"Yuan, do you have anything going on this afternoon?" Zhang Yu approached.

"Hmm, nothing much." Chen Yuan replied.

With the research activities over, he could rest for a while, then prepare for the first Qin Province Beastmaster Tournament.

"Let’s go to the hot spring," Zhang Hao grinned and looked at Chen Wenhao, "Hao, you come too."

"Since when did we have a hot spring here?" Chen Yuan had grown up in Xuanhe Village and never heard of a hot spring nearby.

Qinling indeed had abundant hot spring resources, but not near Xuanhe Village. The nearest hot spring was dozens of kilometers away.

But thinking further, with the changes in terrain after the Spiritual Energy Revival, a hot spring appearing seemed quite reasonable.

"To the west," Zhang Hao pointed to the west of the village, "A few days ago, a Violent Cloud Sparrow discovered it, saying there was a steaming water pond."

"What else would it be if not a hot spring?"

As he spoke, a bitterly cold wind whistled through, slipping into Zhang Hao’s collar. He tightened his clothes, rubbing his hands to puff out warmth: "Yuan, the weather’s getting colder. I reckon it will snow in a few days."

"Winter and hot springs go hand in hand."

Chen Yuan nodded. Soaking in a hot spring during winter had a lot of benefits, including but not limited to promoting blood circulation, relaxing muscles and joints, relieving fatigue, and relaxing the mind and body.

Most importantly... It’s a wild hot spring that doesn’t require an entrance fee.

Seeing the keen interest in Chen Yuan’s eyes, Zhang Hao looked at Chen Wenhao: "Hao, what about you?"

In Chen Wenhao’s eyes, the hot spring was far less appealing than the self-advancing Snow Cloud Wolf. He shook his head decisively: "You guys go ahead. I still have some projects."

Chen Yuan shook his head: "Just rest properly these few days. Stop thinking about academic research all the time."

"The world won’t stop turning without you."

Chen Wenhao said, "Brother, but..."

Chen Yuan paid no heed to his younger brother’s explanation, focusing instead on his increasingly sparse hairline: "You don’t want to end up bald in a couple of years, do you?"

Chen Wenhao’s face remained calm: "Being bald has its benefits, like saving on grooming time."

Chen Yuan twitched at the corner of his mouth, knowing that persuasion alone wouldn’t work on his resolute brother. So he turned to Zhang Hao: "Haozi, let the dogs out!"

"Got it!" Zhang Hao responded loudly.

"Woof woof woof!"

Cola came dashing out, yapping.

Under the friendly persuasion of the two, Chen Wenhao eventually agreed to go to the hot spring. But beforehand, Chen Yuan returned to the farm to ask if any little ones wanted to join.

"Quack quack~"

Run Run Duck shook its head, showing no interest in this.

It’s so far, I won’t bother going, thought Duck.

Chen Yuan never actually considered Duck; he just asked out of politeness.

The lovesick Electric Flying Cat curled up in the small treehouse as soon as it returned to the farm, showing no interest in the hot spring.

No, "lovesick" might not be the right term for the Electric Flying Cat’s experience.

Its interaction with the Ice Crystal Illusion Cat hadn’t even lasted three minutes.

Poor Electric Flying Cat.

The diligent Wood Spirit Rat family naturally chose to decline as well; they were busy cleaning the yard and couldn’t spare time for leisure.

As for Iron Head, Chen Yuan didn’t even bother asking.

Hot spring?

Leisure?

These things would only disturb my serious work. They would only interfere with my task of guarding the entire farm!

So Chen Yuan took Spark, Cola, and the Twin Flower Concubine, and with the Fallen Meteor Horned Beast helping to carry some nice items, they set off with Zhang Hao.

Unlike the lively and active Cola, who always ran at the front, the Gray-armored Wild Boar stayed by Zhang Hao’s side, its large body closely leaning against him, looking like a clingy cat if you ignored its size.

Zhang Hao chatted nonstop along the way: "The agritourism business has been pretty good lately, perhaps because the snow falling on the mountain has attracted some tourists."

"But it might also be because our village’s reputation is growing, the infrastructure’s improving, and we maintain a decent reputation online."

"I’ve seen several bloggers recommending our village online, calling it a hidden paradise in the mountains."

He expressed amazement: "These bloggers can hype it up more than we locals can. Even that title can draw in quite a few people."