Beastmaster: I'm really just a forest ranger

Chapter 247 Advisor Chen is one of the strongest beast tamers in the Eastern Empire
The night was pitch black.

Sparks danced high in the air, their golden flames blazing and illuminating the path ahead.

The addition of the light attribute, regardless of how much it boosted combat power, made Chen Yuan extremely happy with the bright flames alone.

No more flashlights needed when going out at night!

But looking at the increasingly enormous Spark, Chen Yuan sighed slightly: "It seems that Spark's size will only get bigger and bigger, and it will never be able to stand on my shoulders like before."

Chen Yuan quite misses this feeling, but the increase in his size is irreversible, and he can only accept this reality.

Furthermore, once Spark becomes large enough, it can no longer freely appear in urban areas and public places.

"It's a pity, it would be great if we had a skill that could change size at will," Chen Yuan muttered.

Xia Heng, who was walking beside Chen Yuan, seemed to have heard this. He turned his head and frowned slightly: "Advisor Chen, don't you have this skill?"

"Huh?" Chen Yuan's expression froze.

Seeing Consultant Chen's reaction, Xia Heng suddenly realized: "That makes sense. Consultant Chen, such a skilled beast tamer, usually focuses on research, breeding, and training. How could he have time to study such useless skills?"

For a moment, Xia Heng looked ashamed.

He had been just as perplexed by the increasing size of the Raging Crocodile, which restricted its movement in many ways, and thus had the same thought: it would be great if it could change size at will.

After some inquiry, Xia Heng actually found this skill.

Seeing Chen Yuan's puzzled expression, Xia Heng didn't keep him in suspense and explained directly, "Advisor Chen, did you know that Advisor Shi has a younger brother?"

Chen Yuan shook his head.

His interactions with Consultant Shi were limited to pet battles; he knew nothing about Shi's life.

Xia Heng chuckled and said, "It's normal that Consultant Chen is usually too busy to know about this."

After a brief pause, he continued, "Advisor Shi's younger brother is named Shi Yu. He has contracted a very special pet beast called the Yuanyue Giant Bear."

Yuanyue Giant Bear
Chen Yuan's eyes flashed. He had heard of this kind of pet beast before. It was extremely large, even larger than the Earth Bear.

However, a large size means a cumbersome physique, which limits one's abilities in combat.

Xia Heng's voice continued: "The Yuanyue Giant Bear is born with a very special skill called the 'Arbitrary Divine Power,' which allows it to freely change its size."

"As far as I know, the only creature that can be born with this skill is the Yuanyue Giant Bear."

Chen Yuan looked surprised, but then became interested.

Wow, they really do have this skill.

Seeing Chen Yuan's reaction, Xia Heng suddenly realized that he was actually no less capable than him in some aspects, so he smiled brightly: "Although other pets cannot be born with any supernatural power, they can learn it through training."

"Shi Yu currently runs a school where anyone can learn this skill by enrolling. It's quite famous throughout Qin Province."

"If Consultant Chen is interested, he can give it a try."

Chen Yuan nodded decisively: "Okay, I will go."

Once Spark masters any supernatural power, she can shrink her size to that of an ordinary bird.

Imagine that the opponent would be less vigilant when they see the small Spark, but suddenly Spark spreads its wings and becomes a huge creature more than three meters tall.

This is absolutely a huge surprise.

"What if it gets even bigger?" Chen Yuan's eyes flashed, his mind wandering.

If Spark could grow several times larger in an instant, wouldn't it be able to cast a shadow that blots out the sky with just a flap of its wings, leaving its opponents in utter despair?

As the saying goes, "an inch longer, an inch stronger," and an ordinary pet might lose its will to fight upon seeing such a behemoth.

With these thoughts in mind, Chen Yuan was filled with anticipation for this skill and decided to learn it as soon as he returned to Baokun City.

But before that, he had to rush back to the Flaming Mountain Beastmaster's Office to collect the rewards for his competition ranking.

At the same moment,

Under the cover of night, the Beastmaster's Office was bustling with activity.

Some beast tamers left quickly after receiving notice yesterday that the competition had been forced to stop. However, not long after, the competition committee issued another notice stating that the competition would continue. This prompted these beast tamers to angrily denounce the competition committee for its fickleness.

Fortunately, most of the beast tamers did not act rashly, and they did not leave the Flaming Mountain until the competition was completely over tonight.

One of the beast tamers who had left early looked indignant, yet curiously asked, "What exactly happened yesterday? How could the competition be ended halfway through?"

One of the beast tamers who knew the inside story cleared his throat. When the group of beast tamers gathered around him, he had a bright smile on his face and said in a slow and steady voice, "Actually, it's nothing. It's just that a Wandering Fire Spirit evolved into a Blazing Soul Flame Lord and gave all the beast tamers here a good beating."

"The competition committee may feel that the danger level of the Blazing Soul Flame Lord is too high for us, and that it is too overpowered at the current stage, so they have to be cautious and temporarily avoid its sharp edge."

Then, the beast tamer described the terrifying aspects of the Blazing Soul Flame Lord in various languages, such as how a slash of the heavy sword could unleash a wave of fire several feet long, a step forward could teleport him a hundred meters, and a flash of his eyes could command all the wandering fire spirits.

Whether it was a powerful beast tamer from another region or a renowned local figure like Murati from Huozhou, all had challenged him, and without exception, they all suffered a crushing defeat.

As he recounted these events, the crowd grew larger and larger. Some beast tamers who had also been there shared their personal accounts, adding details from time to time, which elicited gasps of surprise.

"So how did you deal with the Blazing Soul Flame Lord?" someone asked, puzzled, unable to imagine how they could break the deadlock in this situation.

In terms of top-tier combat power, no pet can directly confront the Blazing Soul Flame Lord. In terms of overall strength, the number of Wandering Fire Ember Spirits is even greater, making them difficult for any beast tamer to match.

This is almost a dead end.

As soon as this question was raised, the beast tamers who were present at the time all spoke up, chattering away as if recounting what had happened was a very proud thing.

"It's Yan Yun Falcon!"

"It's Consultant Chen!"

"No, no, no, it was Consultant Chen's Flame Cloud Falcon that defeated the Blazing Soul Flame Lord!"

The reactions of the onlookers were mixed; some shook their heads in doubt, some nodded in agreement, and others were skeptical.

Then someone suddenly shouted, "Consultant Chen's team is the first place in this competition, with a score one or two hundred points higher than the second place. Doesn't that prove everything?"

"The second place went to the team of Murat and that beast tamer from out of town. Oh, right, that beast tamer from out of town was defeated by Consultant Chen. Consultant Chen was the champion, and he was the runner-up."

After this statement, no one doubted the authenticity of the event anymore.

Records can be deceiving, but points and rankings don't lie.

Next, more and more people joined the discussion, recounting and refining the details of yesterday's thrilling duel, as if witnessing the duel was a very lucky and proud thing.

Finally, a beast tamer concluded: "In short, Advisor Chen's strength has surpassed that of Murati by a level. He is undoubtedly one of the most powerful beast tamers in the entire Eastern Empire."

"And such a beast tamer is currently in the Flaming Mountain."

This statement sparked a lively discussion among the crowd.

"I'd like to spar with Consultant Chen's Flame Cloud Falcon and test the strength of the top-tier beast tamers in the Eastern Empire."

"Try and die."

"Without Consultant Chen, this competition would probably have ended without a trace."

Suddenly, a figure appeared from inside the office, and the crowd that had been discussing animatedly fell silent. They all looked ahead and exclaimed in surprise, "Chairman Maimaiti!"

President Maimaiti smiled and waved to the crowd.

In an instant, there was thunderous applause.

Huozhou is located deep inland, and its location and economic development are not good. However, after the spiritual energy revival, President Maimaiti has implemented a series of policies that are very beneficial to beast tamers. Beast tamer activities and competitions have sprung up one after another, which has led to a positive improvement in the overall level of beast tamers in Huozhou, and the situation is steadily improving.

Therefore, President Maimaiti is deeply loved and supported by the beast tamers of Huozhou.

But it was clear that President Maimaiti's purpose in coming here was not for the group of enthusiastic beast tamers. He looked towards the Flaming Mountain, his heart filled with anticipation.

Although we cannot recruit Consultant Chen to the Huozhou Beast Tamer Association, if we can build a good relationship with him, we can get him to lend a hand in the future if we encounter any difficult problems.

Time gradually passes,
More and more Beast Tamers returned to the Beast Tamer's Office, gathering together to await the distribution of the competition rewards.

"Why haven't Consultant Chen and the others returned yet?"

"When I left this morning, they were still at the foot of the Flaming Mountain. It will take them some time to get back."

The moment the words were spoken, a small bright spot suddenly appeared faintly on the horizon at the end of the line of sight, like a beam of light piercing through the dark night, rapidly approaching the office.

The small dot grew larger and brighter, dispelling the darkness from all directions. Someone looked up and exclaimed, "What is that?"

Someone frowned in deep thought: "Some kind of pet?"

Amidst the chaos, a small, dazzling light gradually came into view. Only then did everyone realize that it was not a small light, but a massive figure surging with golden flames, its tail feathers trailing a seven-colored light streak across the sky before vanishing without a trace.

"It's a pet I've never seen before!"

With a gasp, everyone looked up in unison. Even from a distance, they could clearly feel the terrifying aura emanating from this enormous figure, and all the pets fell silent in fear.

Compared to beast tamers, pets have a more acute and profound sense of aura.

One of the beast tamers noticed the strange behavior of the beasts, his pupils contracted sharply, and he blurted out without even thinking: "Quickly protect the guild leader, it might be a wild beast about to launch an attack!"

As soon as the words were spoken, the scene became quite chaotic.

Some beast tamers still stared up, seemingly frozen in place; some led their beasts away from the crowd, seeking a safe place to avoid potential dangers; some beast tamers rushed towards Chairman Maimaiti, preparing to protect him; some beast tamers awakened their intimidated beasts, assuming a battle stance.

Despite the chaos, Chairman Maimaiti remained unmoved, his weathered eyes gazing at the sky. As the elegant and noble figure gradually came into view, he suddenly spoke, his voice deep and calm: "There is a person sitting on the back of this pet beast."

President Maimaiti's voice acted like a tranquilizer, calming all the beast tamers present. They looked up one after another, and as the mysterious beast drew closer, they could clearly see the human figure on its back.

Sure enough, there was someone.

In an instant, everyone felt at ease.

Since there's someone on the pet's back, it's impossible for it to launch an attack.

and many more.

anyone?

Someone suddenly looked up, their face full of disbelief.

It's not unusual for pets to be able to fly, and some pets can even carry people.

After all, some pets are born with large bodies and strong wings, making them naturally suitable for carrying people in flight. As a result, some businesses allow these large flying pets to undertake manned flight services.

However, some people with even better business acumen quickly discovered another business opportunity: manned flights can only carry one person at a time, and although the income is stable, it is not fast. Is there a way to significantly increase revenue while ensuring stability?

It really does.

As a result, some companies have launched "space taxi" services, allowing large flying pets to take passengers to various locations.

This service was immediately well received upon its launch, and orders poured in.

Currently, this service has been piloted in a few regions, and there is hope that it will be rolled out nationwide in the future.

But this pet beast, soaring high in the sky, was engulfed in golden flames, its golden and red feathers exuding elegance and nobility, radiating an aura of formidable power.

The fact that someone can sit on its back can only mean one thing—that person is its beast tamer.

Who is this person?

President Maimaiti stared at the figure high in the sky, a thought vaguely popping into his mind, and he chuckled to himself: "It seems that this Consultant Chen is quite high-profile."

"But it's not necessarily a bad thing for young people to be high-profile."

Then, he smiled slightly: "This is Consultant Chen and his pet beast. Get ready to welcome them."

Before the competition ended, the competition committee received footage from the recording equipment, showing that Chen Yuan's Flame Cloud Falcon appeared to have successfully advanced.

Upon hearing this, everyone suddenly understood.

"It's Consultant Chen!"

"Wait, this pet is Consultant Chen's pet?"

"It seems like this is the only plausible possibility."

"The Flame Cloud Falcon has advanced? Or is it the new pet beast that Consultant Chen has contracted?"

"Chirp~"

A clear, melodious sound rang out, and wide wings blocked the strong airflow. Liu Jingyi tightly hugged Huohua's swan-like neck, looked down, and suddenly blinked: "What's going on? Why are there so many people on the ground looking at me?"

After a while,
As the sparks fell slowly before everyone's eyes, the elegant and dignified figure became increasingly clear, and the crowd couldn't help but shout, "Advisor Chen!!!"

Just then, a small head peeked out from behind Spark. Liu Jingyi looked at the dumbfounded crowd, unfazed, and waved: "Hello everyone~"

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After a long time,

Chen Yuan and his group finally returned under the watchful eyes of many. After figuring out the misunderstanding caused by Huo Hua and Liu Jingyi, he could only smile wryly.

On the way back, everyone wanted to experience flying, but Spark clearly didn't want anyone else to ride on her back.

But Liu Jingyi is an exception.

For some unknown reason, Spark made an exception and allowed Liu Jingyi to ride on his back, carrying him in flight.

With Spark's current speed, a slight flap of its wings would allow it to traverse a great distance, and it flew to the Beastmaster's office without anyone noticing, thus causing a misunderstanding.

With the misunderstanding cleared up, Chen Yuan suddenly had an idea: "It will be much more convenient to move around in the Qinling Mountains from now on."

Although his job change means he no longer needs to patrol the mountains and protect the forests, as the head of the forest rangers, he will certainly frequently travel through the Qinling Mountains to handle various emergencies.

The Fallen Horned Beast is indeed a qualified mount pet, and it can help carry heavy objects, but its travel efficiency is far inferior to that of flying pets that can carry people.

If they encounter terrain obstacles ahead, flying pets can easily avoid them by flapping their wings, but falling horned beasts have to find ways to get through.

As the thoughts raced through his mind, the person in charge of the competition committee began to distribute the prizes for the rankings.

As the first-place team, Chen Yuan and his three teammates received generous rewards, including two types of fire-type spiritual plants and a sum of contribution points.

Although the rewards were plentiful, they were of little use to Spark, who was already at the Morning Star quality and Tier 3 strength; they were better than nothing.

After receiving his competition prize in full view of everyone, Chen Yuan met with President Maimaiti.

President Maimaiti's enthusiasm exceeded his expectations, and he expressed his heartfelt gratitude to Chen Yuan.

Firstly, Chen Yuan had previously taken the initiative to report on the wonders of the Flaming Mountain fire, which indirectly improved the overall level of beast tamers in Fire State.

Secondly, Chen Yuan defeated the Blazing Soul Flame Lord in this competition, turning the tide of the battle.

At the end of the meeting, President Maimaiti extended a warm invitation: "Advisor Chen, although the Flaming Mountains are not as vast as the Qinling Mountains, their existence is beneficial to every beast tamer who owns a fire-type pet. I hope you will have the opportunity to come here often in the future. On behalf of all the beast tamers in Huozhou, I warmly welcome you."

He paused, then smiled and continued, "Aside from the high temperatures, the Flaming Mountains are actually quite safe compared to other places. If Consultant Chen has the opportunity, could you help us promote it?"

As for the benefits of helping with promotion, that will naturally need to be discussed in detail privately.

Upon hearing this, Chen Yuan raised his eyebrows slightly, his expression somewhat strange.

Is the Flaming Mountains safe?
Beneath the Flaming Mountains lies a deity from ancient times, whose attitude toward human civilization remains unknown. Is this place truly safe?
Moreover, according to Spark's feedback, there is a bottomless giant pit in the Flaming Mountain, and its destination is unknown.

Could this be the resting place of that mysterious deity?
On the way back, Chen Yuan felt worried whenever he thought about the news that Spark had brought back.

Qingcang is located deep in the Qinling Mountains, so even if something unusual happens, it won't affect human civilization in the short term, and there will be plenty of time to deal with it.

But Flaming Mountain is different.

The Flaming Mountain is located right next to the city of Huozhou. If that deity harbors hostility towards humanity and causes even a slight uprising, it could result in incalculable and enormous losses.

Therefore, the Huozhou Beast Tamer Association must prepare contingency plans in advance to prevent adverse situations from occurring.

With these thoughts flashing through his mind, Chen Yuan secretly made up his mind that when he returned tomorrow, he would use Qing Po's words to tell the Beast Tamer Association the locations of the remaining deities one by one, so that Donghuang could make full preparations.

But before that, Chen Yuan decided to enjoy this wonderful night.

After traveling for two or three days through the Flaming Mountains, even Chen Yuan felt extremely exhausted.

Furthermore, he was constantly worried about the sleeping deity, and his nerves were almost always on edge, never able to relax for a moment.

Now that I'm back, I can finally get some rest.

"I'll just have to make do with you staying in the pet space for now." Chen Yuan turned his head to look at Huohua and smiled slightly. "Once we get back to Baokun City, we'll go and learn the Anywhere Divine Power."

"It won't be long before you're standing on my shoulders again."

(End of this chapter)