Beastmaster: I'm really just a forest ranger

Chapter 281 Sky Overlord to become Chen Yuan's mount/pet?

The moment the spark appeared from the gale, everyone present, including their pets, turned their attention to it.

"Roar"

After being brutally beaten by Cola, the Frosty Beast looked up and stared. It could clearly sense the terrifying aura hidden beneath Spark's body. Its body suddenly tensed, its three pairs of wings flapped stiffly, and it couldn't help but let out a solemn roar.

I have a feeling that this big bird could kill me with a single move.

"Ow~"

Seeing the leader arrive, Cola, who had reaped a bountiful harvest on this trip, proudly raised her head, her tail held high, and then turned to look at the Frosty Sky Beast, letting out an encouraging shout.

Your mission is to defeat the boss and become your master's dedicated riding pet.

The Frosty Beast: "???"

The eyes of the Frosty Beast widened suddenly. It stared blankly at the sparks dancing wildly in the gale, a bead of cold sweat trickling down its forehead.

Can it really defeat this guy?
"Ow~"

Seeing that the Frosty Sky Beast was showing signs of retreat, Cola immediately became anxious and quickly spoke up to comfort it.

Don't be afraid, don't be afraid, the boss is only a little bit stronger than me.

Moreover, the boss's attack methods are limited. As long as you are not afraid of fire and can withstand the scorching heat, you have a chance to defeat her!

I'm optimistic about you!
Frosty Beast: "."

Fire is its most hated thing.

"Chirp."

As Spark folded its wings and slowly landed beside Cola, the Skybreaker quickly lowered its head, its tail swaying unnaturally from side to side, as if there was something on the ground that was very attractive to it.

"Ouch!"

Cola quickly told the big sister everything that had happened, raising her head higher and higher as she spoke, unable to hide the smugness in her eyes.

"Hey~"

Sprite waved its paws excitedly, adding some details to Brother Coke's description.

For example, a single roar from Cola could terrify the Skybreaker, causing it to run away in terror. Or, a gentle push could send the Skybreaker flying, forcing it to its knees and beg for mercy.

“Ahhh.”

Hearing the increasingly exaggerated descriptions, Cola coughed uncomfortably and quickly reached out a paw to cover Sprite's mouth.

That's enough, that's enough. Any more and it'll sound too fake.

"Uh-huh-huh."

Sprite waved its paws wildly, its eyes wide open.

That's how awesome Coca-Cola is!

"Roar"

The Frosty Beast beside it wanted to refute Sprite's description, but when it looked up, it met Sprite's calm, deep red eyes, and its heart tightened for no reason. It didn't dare to make a sound, worried that its actions would attract Spark's attention.

"Chirp."

After listening to Cola and Sprite's story, Spark nodded slightly, then looked deeply at the Frosty Sky Beast with its head down, before spreading its wings and soaring into the sky.

"Ow!"

Cola quickly barked at the Frosty Beast, signaling it to follow.

The boss has agreed to let you interview for a mount/pet! Hurry up and follow us!

"Roar."

Upon hearing this, the Sky-Dominating Beast glanced at the unchanging Spark with lingering fear. Seeing that Spark did not react violently, it secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

It wanted to rebel and stay on this snow mountain to bully other pets, but intimidated by the power of Cola and Spark, it inexplicably followed them.

The Frosty Beast told itself that this was not a voluntary choice, but a choice it had to make from the heart due to the circumstances.

"Ow~"

Just as Cola was about to take Sprite back to its owner, it suddenly remembered the four humans who had helped take care of Sprite, turned around and grinned at them to express its gratitude.

"Take care, Mr. Dog." The four men bowed and scraped as they saw Cola off.

As the figures of the pet beasts gradually disappeared, leaving only the howling wind in his ears, Qin Lang's expression was subtle, and he hesitated to speak: "That pet beast just now was..."

"Blazing Cloud Falcon." The classmate next to her pursed her lips, her eyes gleaming slightly. "The Morning Star quality pet that was all the rage a while ago, the evolved form of the Flaming Cloud Falcon, seems to be fire and light type. It's said that its combat power is ridiculously strong. Last week, it defeated a gigantic third-tier Thousand Ridge Rock Grasshopper."

Qin Lang lowered his eyes, his calm tone concealing a turbulent undercurrent: "So, the beast tamer from before was..."

“No doubt about it, it must be Consultant Chen, the one hailed as a genius researcher.” The classmate chimed in, his voice brimming with emotion, “Isn’t he from Qin Province? I never expected to run into him here.”

Qin Lang's lips twitched slightly: "This is what you call a genius researcher?"

"A Tier 3 Wind-Gathering Hound is beating up a Sky-Piercing Beast, and a Blazing Sky Falcon is making the Sky-Piercing Beast afraid to even breathe. What researcher could be so outrageous?"

He paused, then looked relieved: "Luckily, Consultant Chen didn't accept my challenge earlier, otherwise I would have been utterly humiliated."

The bystander chuckled: "You can only make more progress by fighting against stronger opponents."

Qin Lang laughed and cursed, "Get lost! How twisted do you have to be tormented?"

A bystander snorted softly, speaking in a leisurely tone: "It is said that the number one in Yunhua Beast Taming Academy is Zhuang Jianbai. Although his strength is far inferior to that of Consultant Chen, he has issued challenges time and time again."

"Defeated repeatedly, yet never discouraged."

"Can you say he's a psychopath?"

Qin Lang had heard of Zhuang Jianbai's great reputation and couldn't help but curl his lips: "He's a top student, so at least he has a sliver of hope of defeating Consultant Chen."

"What about us?"

Qin Lang patted the shoulder of the person next to him and said earnestly, "There are still three Zhuang Jianbais between us and Consultant Chen."

After following the leader all the way, Cola finally returned to its owner's side.

However, the arrival of the Fierce Sky Beast caused a small commotion. Its ferocious appearance made the little ones feel as if they were facing a great enemy. Chen Yuan waved his hand and said, "Don't be afraid. Since it came back with us, it shouldn't be a bad guy."

Isn't he a bad guy?

Upon hearing Chen Yuan's words, the Frosty Beast raised its uneasy face and gazed deeply at the smiling Chen Yuan. Surprisingly, it felt a slight sense of goodwill towards this human it was meeting for the first time.

"Ouch!"

Cola raised its head, wagged its tail, and circled around Chen Yuan, recounting the events that had happened before and after it searched for Sprite.

The kind-hearted but unlucky guys he rescued, the mysterious spiritual plants he suddenly discovered, and the fierce beast he persuaded.

There was a lot of information. Chen Yuan narrowed his eyes and slowly sorted out his thoughts: "You did a good job. The Green Scaled Snakes are not bad guys. They can provide help."

"The cold-blooded cows meant well."

Compared to the herd of cold-blooded cattle that inhabit Xuanhe Village, they are worlds apart.

Why is there such a big difference between the same type of pet?
"However...mysterious spiritual plants?"

After offering a brief comment, Chen Yuan's gaze fell upon the Hurricane Core beside Cola, drawn by its shimmering, emerald-green light, and he couldn't look away.

It looks exactly like the core of a hurricane.

Are they really that lucky?
Chen Yuan was somewhat incredulous, but a surge of excitement compelled him to slowly extend his right hand and touch the spiritual plant that resembled the core of a hurricane.

[First time collecting a Hurricane Core, Source Points increased by 7]

Name: Hurricane Core

Level: Level 4 resource

Function: Can be used to strengthen wind-type pets.

It really is the hurricane core that he and Cola have been longing for for so long!
These are truly the advanced resources needed for Coca-Cola to advance!
"I was right." For a moment, Chen Yuan's expression was very strange, with excitement and doubt showing on his face at the same time. He muttered to himself, "I was just daydreaming that the gale would bring the hurricane core."

"Yeah, it's really here now."

"This luck shouldn't be enough to shorten my lifespan, right?"

The jumbled thoughts vanished in an instant, and Chen Yuan's face gradually showed only surprise. He carefully put the Hurricane Core into his pocket, smiled and patted Cola's head: "Well done, you're a hero today."

Although Coke failed to protect Sprite, allowing it to be swept away by the storm, it unexpectedly found the hurricane core that was urgently needed.

Whether I should say it or not, this is a destiny or not.

Thinking of this, Chen Yuan looked at Sprite leaning against Coke and smiled slightly: "How about you get swept away by the wind a few more times?"

"Hey!"

When Chen Yuan's "ill-intentioned" gaze fell upon her, Xuebi's body trembled inexplicably, and she quickly stretched out her little paws to hug the big brother Cola tightly in order to avoid Chen Yuan's gaze.

"Ahem, just kidding." Chen Yuan coughed lightly, his expression returning to normal. "Don't worry, I'm not a cruel farmer."

The three people beside her had different expressions. Jiang Wenning looked excited, and her light and lively voice quietly rang out in the thick night: "So, Cola can also advance?"

"Ow!"

Before Chen Yuan could answer, Cola's voice rang out first.

Cola stood tall and proud, its tail hanging naturally behind it, its eyes shining with hopeful light. It seemed to already see its majestic evolved form and feel its overwhelming power to suppress everything in the world.

I'm definitely more imposing and powerful than the boss!
I'm definitely better than the boss!

The day I evolve will be the day I challenge my eldest sister and become my master's number one favorite!
At that time, the Paw Patrol should be seen all over the Qinling Mountains.

There can only be one king of dogs in the Qinling Mountains, and that is Cola.

"嘤嘤嘤!"

The Sprite, clinging tightly to the Coke, seemed to sense the former's ambition and quickly barked twice in its childish voice, wagging its short tail.

Coca-Cola is awesome!

Chen Yuan sensed the surging thoughts in Cola's heart and smiled slightly: "Yes, it is just missing the Hurricane Core to advance."

"I didn't expect to find it here."

The three didn't dwell on how Chen Yuan knew the advancement conditions for Cola to Morning Star quality; as a genius researcher, it was perfectly reasonable for him to know the advancement conditions.

Jiang Wenning looked down at Sprite, stretched out her finger and circled it. The adorable Sprite was attracted by this and followed her finger, spinning around in place.

A moment later, a dizzying sensation swept over her. Sprite spun around slower and slower until, as if she were drunk, she swayed and fell hard on her bottom onto the snow.

Jiang Wenning smiled with amusement, but her tone revealed a hint of emotion: "We have to thank Sprite. If it weren't for it, Coke wouldn't have been able to find the Hurricane Core."

Chen Yuan agreed with this statement and nodded sincerely: "Yes, this little guy is my lucky star."

If they hadn't encountered Sprite, none of the subsequent events would have happened; they would have simply avoided the strong winds and never ventured inside.

"Sprite, when we get back to the farm, Sprite is all you can eat." Chen Yuan waved his hand, full of generosity.

"Ow!"

Cola bounced around Chen Yuan, her eyes filled with longing.

Chen Yuan smiled and stroked the dog's head: "You too, unlimited Coke."

"Ouch!"

Cola's eyes were filled with excitement as it bounced around on the spot. But then it suddenly remembered its mission and quickly opened its mouth to gently bite Chen Yuan's sleeve, its eyes gleaming with an even more urgent desire.

Chen Yuan was taken aback: "You're going to advance to the next level now?"

"Aww!" Cola nodded emphatically, not wanting to waste a single second.

Seeing how eager Cola was, Chen Yuan stroked his chin and fell into deep thought.

Finding the Hurricane Core means that you have all the advanced resources for Coca-Cola.

The Heart-Seeing Flower is a level four spiritual plant, extremely precious. In addition, it is easy to carry and has no special requirements for storage, so Chen Yuan always carries it with him.

With the Hurricane Core and the Heart-Seeing Flower in hand, and a place with raging storms ahead, Cola's upgrade requirements are complete.

Upon hearing this, Chen Yuan's eyes lit up, and his heart suddenly pounded.

If not now, when?

But after glancing at the cola, Chen Yuan forcibly suppressed his inner turmoil and calmly said, "No rush, let's wait half an hour."

Wait half an hour, partly to let the exhausted cola recover, and partly to observe whether the strong wind shows any signs of abating.

Based on Spark's previous experience with advancement, it takes at least half a day for a Commander to advance to Morning Star.

If the gale suddenly disappears halfway through the advancement, wouldn't all those advancement resources be wasted?

The more critical the moment, the more thorough the considerations must be.

"Ow"

Seeing that its owner had made a decision, Cola was unwilling, but it obediently complied.

But it was so uncomfortable that it kept suffocating. Looking at the raging wind in the distance, it became more and more agitated. So it simply lowered its head and kept digging in the snow with its paws to calm its agitated mood.

Cola dug faster and faster, his claws moving so fast they left afterimages, scooping up large swaths of snow that splashed all around.

"Hey~"

Sprite tilted her head and looked at Coke, her eyes suddenly lighting up as if she thought it was a fun little game.

I want to play! I want to play!

Sprite imitated Coke's actions, stretching out its chubby paws to dig in the snow, its slow speed and low efficiency forming a stark contrast to Coke's.

Chen Yuan glanced helplessly at the two little ones, then looked up at the Fierce Sky Beast directly in front of him.

It is indeed a fierce-looking pet; bringing it back to the farm would definitely cause a commotion.

Moreover, Chen Yuan squinted and carefully examined it, muttering to himself, "With such a large size, its appetite must be enormous."

"No, we already have a Fallen Horned Beast on the farm. We can't have a second good-for-nothing."

"Besides, I have plenty of mounts and pets, so bringing it back would just be for show."

Being stared at by Chen Yuan for a long time, even the fierce beast that looked down on the sky and dominated the Puda Snow Mountain felt a strange tension. Its limbs tensed up involuntarily, and a trace of unease appeared in its eyes.

What will this human do with me?
Meeting the tense gaze of the Fierce Sky Beast, Chen Yuan carefully chose his words and politely declined: "I'm sorry, you are a good pet beast, but the farm is already full and we don't need such an excellent pet beast for the time being."

He paused, then smiled slightly at the Frosty Sky Beast: "So, you are free."

The Frosty Beast: "???"

After hearing Chen Yuan's words, the dazed-eyed Frosty Beast stood there blankly, as if it had not understood the implied meaning of Chen Yuan's words.

After a moment, it stared wide-eyed in disbelief: "Roar???"

It was rejected?
Rejected by the human in front of him as a mount or pet?
An endless sense of frustration and indignation instantly filled his brain, and the Fierce Sky Beast roared in fury, causing a sudden surge of wind.

Spark glanced at it indifferently, and the Frosty Beast shuddered. The gale dissipated, it shut its mouth, and pretended to pound the snow with its front paws.

Why? ? ?
Why do you look down on me?
Why can't I become your mount or pet?

Chen Yuan, looking puzzled, glanced at the fiercely reacting Frosty Sky Beast.

This was the first time he had ever encountered a pet with such strange requirements.

As the overlord of the skies over Puda Snow Mountain, shouldn't it have its own pride and self-respect, and be unable to accept becoming a human's pet?
Although he had doubts, considering that each pet has a different personality, he continued to explain, "This is not your fault."

“My farm is too small; you don’t have enough space to move around.”

"You're so amazing, you should stay here and continue to dominate the skies, soaring under the heavens."

"A small farm is not suitable for you."

The Fierce Sky Beast stared intently at Chen Yuan, its face still showing grief and indignation after hearing his words: "Roar roar roar!"

I don’t care!
No human being can refuse my request!
I want to become your mount/pet!
Seeing the stubborn Frostfire Beast, Jiang Wenning and the other two laughed. Chang Yuhuan took out her camera and recorded the beast's appearance at that moment.

This was the first time Chen Yuan had encountered such a strange pet. He didn't need to use enticing words like "free food and lodging" at all; instead, it was unusually proactive, to the point of being frightening.

He sighed helplessly and patiently persuaded, "You're great, you really are great."

"But you are the ruler of the skies, you belong here."

"I can't take you with me."

Rejected by Chen Yuan three times, the Fierce Sky Beast could barely contain its rage. It wanted to unleash a raging storm to devour everything, but the gaze from Spark eventually calmed it down.

The Frosty Beast gazed deeply at the human who had repeatedly rejected it, then flapped its wings violently and took flight.

Its fierce face still revealed an emotion called grief and indignation. Its figure had already flown into the sky and quickly disappeared into the night.

"What a strange fellow." Chen Yuan shook his head, ignoring the abnormal Frosty Sky Beast, and turned his gaze to Cola.

Nearly half an hour had passed without them realizing it, and Cola's condition had returned to its peak. Chen Yuan's eyes were bright as he earnestly asked, "Cola, are you ready?"

"Ow!"

Cola suddenly raised its head, its cry filled with anticipation.

I'm always ready to defeat the boss!

"Chirp?"

Spark tilted her head and glanced at Cola, her eyes filled with confusion.

Cola panicked for a moment, realizing she had almost revealed her true thoughts, so she quickly exclaimed, "Aww!"

I'm ready to advance!
"Okay." Chen Yuan nodded slightly, handing the two Heart-Seeing Flowers and the Hurricane Core to Cola, his tone calm, "Then these things are yours. Don't rush, and don't lose them."

"Ow!"

Cola carefully used the wind to swirl up the advanced resources and nodded emphatically.

“There’s one more thing.” Chen Yuan looked directly at Kele and took out an action camera from his backpack. “I’ll go in with you first and set up this camera.”

The advancement ceremony came unexpectedly, and he was unable to contact association staff to attend in person, so he had to continue using this traditional method.

Fortunately, unlike the advanced version of Spark, the action camera doesn't need to go into the raging flames to test its heat resistance; this time, it just needs to avoid being swept away by the strong winds.

Chen Yuan was fully prepared. He planned to attach an action camera to a large rock to record the entire process of Cola's transformation.

With everything ready, Cola, who couldn't wait any longer, led Chen Yuan into the raging wind.

(End of this chapter)