Beastmaster: I'm really just a forest ranger

Chapter 293 If only Consultant Chen were here

During the long winter, the biting cold winds sweep through the Qinling Mountains from east to west and north to south every day, like the chilling breaths of icy oxen, freezing the once lush and green world.

As the cold wind howls and the temperature drops, some pets will spend their days and nights curled up in caves, burrows, or tree hollows, slowing down their metabolism to get through the long winter.

Servant bees are one of them.

The cold wind swept away the vitality of summer, and the servant bees, faced with withered flowers and grasses, could only stay in their nests, keeping each other warm to get through the long winter.

During this period, they typically do not leave their nests, let alone collect nectar to make honey.

When all things revive and spring arrives, the servant bees will leave their hives and fly into the blooming spring.

But two days ago, an unexpected event severely disrupted the servant bees' winter slumber plans.

"Hiss!"

The cold sunlight fell into the valley, illuminating the thick snow and the bare trees, which looked like middle-aged programmers. Servant bees fluttered their four thin white wings and their yellow and black bodies danced around the valley.

Despite the cold weather and the unfriendly temperature for the servant bees, Queen Sweet Bee issued an order yesterday to keep the patrol teams on guard 24 hours a day in order to be vigilant against the black-striped spiders that might launch a sneak attack at any time.

Once the black-striped spider is spotted, all servant bees must participate in the counterattack as quickly as possible to defend their home.

"Hiss!"

An elite servant bee casually surveyed its surroundings, its scarlet eyes revealing utter indifference. It didn't think the group of black-striped spiders would dare to continue their attack.

Yes, those creatures that they once drove away have indeed improved a lot, but they are still far from being able to defeat them.

The soft buzzing of wings continued, as the elite servant bees would sometimes bask in the sunlight, greedily absorbing the last bit of warmth left in winter, and at other times fly around the patrol route, chasing away any wild pets that passed by.

It wanted to fight as usual, but whenever it was about to strike, it would remember a long night.

When it was born, it witnessed a human leading a group of ferocious beasts into their territory. After a fierce battle, they were finally driven out of the valley.

Since that night, the servant bees have become noticeably more restrained, no longer indiscriminately attacking passing beastmasters and innocent wild beasts.

They live quietly in the valley, focused on making honey, and the outside world's disturbances are like the sweet fragrance emitted by the bee larvae, fleeting and ephemeral.

But the Black-striped Spiders' revenge shattered this peace.

"Hiss!"

With a glint in its scarlet eyes, the elite servant bee shook its head, putting aside its turbulent thoughts and focusing on enjoying the rare peaceful morning.

But suddenly a white spider silk pierced through the air, like a cold, sharp glint hidden in the sunlight, silent yet containing murderous intent.

The unsuspecting elite servant bees were doomed to fail to escape this sudden attack.

When it sensed the chilling killing intent emanating from the sunlight, a strong sense of crisis welled up within it, and its four thin white wings instinctively flapped violently, propelling its body upwards.

But it's too late.

The white spider silk moved at an incredible speed, covering dozens of meters in an instant to approach the elite servant bee and then precisely striking its abdomen in the next moment.

The spider silk stuck to the elite servant bee, and a strong pull, conducted through the white spider silk, violently dragged the elite servant bee, which was about to fly away, down!

Hiss! Tear!
At this moment,

Strands of white spider silk shot out from all directions. They came out in different directions, at different speeds, and with different forces, but at this moment they turned into an impenetrable whole, completely binding the unprepared servant bees.

"Hiss!"

"Hiss!"

Terrified cries rang out one after another as the servant bees violently flapped their wings, attempting to break free from the white spider silk by flapping their wings at an extremely high frequency.

But to no avail.

The silk spun by the black-striped spider is harder than most artificial materials. The white silk coils tightly wrap around the servant bees like fine threads, turning them into large white dumplings.

With its wings ceasing to flap and its body gradually coming to a standstill, this patrol squad, attacked by the black-striped spider, was unable to mount an effective counterattack and instantly lost its fighting ability.

As the white rice dumplings fell to the ground, pairs of eerie green eyes appeared from all directions, and the cold sunlight illuminated purple figures.

The black-striped spiders crawled on the ground and clung to the trees, shooting out white silk one after another. Their eight slender legs leaped over the fallen servant bees and advanced into the depths of the valley.

at the same time,

In various places around the valley, black-striped spiders launched their revenge campaign.

Soon,
One by one, servant bees emerged from the depths of the valley, fluttering in mid-air, their constantly vibrating white wings leaving afterimages and creating an annoying buzzing sound.

After a period of recuperation, the servant bee swarm has grown in size, now appearing to number in the dozens, including several servant bee leaders with third-tier strength.

If the servant bee colony is divided according to its strength, the few third-order servant bees are undoubtedly at the top of the colony, enjoying the best resources and the most comfortable habitat.

But when their community faces danger, the benefits they enjoy in daily life will transform into the courage to stand up for them.

Second-order servant bees are called elite servant bees. As the backbone of the colony, they are destined to shoulder heavy responsibilities and will contribute their greatest strength in daily work and when crises occur.

First-order servant bees make up the largest number of them. They are either servant bee larvae or servant bees still in their growth stage. They have low combat power and are equivalent to cannon fodder.

But when the servant bees swarm, even the weakest first-tier servant bee has a sharp gaze, and its poisonous stinger gleams with a cold light, posing a deadly danger to the black-striped spiders.

When the servant bees swarm in, enemies meeting are filled with intense hatred.

Without any communication, the two major pet beast groups, whose territorial disputes had arisen, instantly engaged in a chaotic battle.

Such scenes have become quite common in the past few days.

The attendant bee is a poison type, while the black-striped spider is an insect type. Although their attributes are different, there are intricate connections between poison and insects, unlike water and fire, which are incompatible.

Poison-type pets can learn Bug-type moves, and vice versa.

When the difference in strength between the two is not significant, their clash will inevitably produce the most intense sparks, making it difficult to determine a winner for a short period of time.

Clan battles are completely different from ordinary pet battles. The latter only requires a battle in a fixed area to determine the winner, while the former involves many more factors.

This was a massive melee, with all members of both races joining in. Energy waves were unleashed everywhere, and poison needles and spider silk clashed against each other.

Their battleground is not limited to the valley; it includes the surrounding mountains, forests, and snowfields.

As the battleground between the servant bees and the black-striped spiders shifted outwards, it inevitably affected the wild pets living nearby.

In the midst of the chaotic battle, both sides' pets were already bloodthirsty, their brains dominated by rage, and even innocent pets passing by would be slapped.

Fortunately, after two days of fighting among the groups, the pets living here either left or fled, and almost none of them chose to stay in this place of trouble.

"So exciting!"

Lu Hao hid behind a boulder, pointing his camera at the two beast clans locked in a fierce battle, his face flushed with excitement.

This is absolutely top-notch entertainment!
Live-streaming battles between wild pet animal groups is unprecedented.

Viewers have long been tired of ordinary pet battles, and no matter how intense or exciting the battles are, they can't leave a deep impression on them.

Clansual battles are different; they involve hundreds of pets, creating an incredibly chaotic scene where every corner of the surrounding area is filled with the figures of both types of pets.

The scene was breathtaking, the scale was enormous, and it was truly awe-inspiring.

Lu Hao's live stream was gaining popularity, and it was about to break through to an all-time high. Lu Hao's mouth curled into an excited smile, and his eyes were full of laughter: "We've been so lucky this time."

"I can't believe I've encountered something like this."

After a brief pause, Lü Hao watched the two fighting groups, his excitement gradually fading, and a hint of doubt welled up in his mind: "But why are they fighting?"

"The attendant bee and the black-striped spider don't seem to be hostile pets, do they?"

The live stream chat was flooded with comments, and the constant influx of viewers almost caused the screen to lag.

"I came here because I heard you encountered a war between pet beast clans?"

"It is indeed strange. These two kinds of pets are completely unrelated and should not even meet."

"One loves to make honey on a bright spring day, while the other spends all day huddled in a dark, shadowless cave, and they never have a chance to meet."

"Could you move closer, streamer? I've never seen a combat perspective from this distance before."

Upon inadvertently catching a glimpse of the last comment, Lü Hao glanced at the soaring popularity of the live stream, swallowed hard, and then gripped his phone tightly as he cautiously walked forward.

The center of the battle is deep in the valley. If he can livestream the most intense battle up close, his livestreaming career will definitely take a new step forward.

"At worst, I'll get stung by a servant bee or bitten by a black-striped spider."

"Done!"

The soaring popularity fueled Lu Hao's ambition, and with a determined look in his eyes, he quickly made up his mind.

He first glanced around, and seeing that no pets were paying attention to him, he quickly stepped into the depths of the valley.

The four-armed leaf ape stayed close to him, constantly alert to any dangers around them.

Occasionally, the servant bees and black-striped spiders would spot this sneaky human, but they were focused on their battle, and the four-armed leaf ape had sharp eyes and exuded an aura that was not to be trifled with, so for a while no pet paid any attention to Lü Hao.

Bypassing the various pet beasts, Lü Hao successfully entered the valley.

A towering mountain surrounds the valley, and a cave suddenly appears directly in front of it, where the servant bees and the black-striped spiders are engaged in a fierce battle.

Lu Hao looked around, and suddenly his eyes lit up.

He hid behind a thick tree, concealing most of his body, his right hand gripping his phone tightly, the camera pointed at the center of the melee.

As the melee intensified, Lü Hao suddenly had a flash of inspiration and grinned, "Let's start a contest and see who will emerge victorious, the Servant Bee or the Black-Striped Spider?"

"There are a lot of people participating in the guessing game, but the odds of winning are very low. Everyone is encouraged to participate."

The live stream room was instantly buzzing with excitement.

But this chaotic battle shows no signs of ending anytime soon.

The servant bee swarm is presided over by the Sweet Queen Bee, whose scarlet eyes flash with a fierce light. Whenever she releases her sweet fragrance, black-striped spiders fall victim to her charms.

However, the Black-striped Spiders underwent special training in preparation for revenge, and their teamwork and coordination abilities far surpassed those of the Servant Bees.

Two black-striped spiders formed a unit, standing on the left and right sides respectively. Two white spider silks shot out simultaneously, like a net laid out in the sky, and the ordinary servant bees were instantly entangled.

As a result, the battle reached a stalemate.

After watching the intense battle for so long, Lü Hao inevitably grew a little tired of it. He yawned, and suddenly noticed a comment on the screen:
"Host, host, I heard that servant bees store honey in their hives. Can you go in and take a look?"

"The honey made by servant bees is sweet and delicious, and is very beneficial to beast tamers and their pets."

Lu Hao's eyes lit up instantly.

He had certainly heard of the renowned reputation of honey made by servant bees; it was a hot commodity in the market, selling out instantly as soon as it hit the shelves.

With a glint in his eyes, Lü Hao chuckled and said, "Alright, this melee doesn't look like it'll be over anytime soon. Let's go in and explore."

As soon as he finished speaking, Lü Hao tiptoed out from behind the tree and walked towards the cave directly in front of him.

He entered the cave without any attendant bees blocking his way.

The cave was not dark inside; rays of sunlight streamed in from the cracks in the rock ceiling, illuminating the once-dark corners. A cool breeze blew by, and instead of an unpleasant smell, an enticing aroma wafted through the air.

Lu Hao took a deep sniff of the fragrance wafting in the air, his eyes suddenly lighting up as he looked ahead: "It's honey!"

"So much honey!"

Pointing the camera forward, and with the help of beams of not-so-bright sunlight, one can vaguely see the golden, viscous, sweet honey stored by servant bees in the hollowed-out tree trunk.

These hollowed-out tree trunks were likely containers used by servant bees to store honey.

Just as a look of surprise appeared on his face, two furtive figures rushed into the frame, leaving Lü Hao stunned.

The two figures had their backs to Lü Hao. Looking at them against the light, one could only vaguely make out their burly, bear-like figures, covered in thick fur.

and many more.

熊？
Lu Hao was stunned for a moment, and the next second he saw the largest figure turn to face him, its brown fur fully visible, and its round eyes staring straight at him.

He couldn't help but swallow hard, his voice hoarse: "Brothers, something's not right. I think I've run into a giant earth bear."

The Earth Bear is known for its fiery temper and is one of the pets that beast tamers least want to encounter.

Papa Bear looked Lü Hao up and down, and after confirming that this frail human posed no danger to him, he looked away and continued to focus on the sweet honey.

It and the bear cubs had been eyeing this batch of honey for some time.

However, the servant bees were very vigilant, and they couldn't find an opportunity to strike for a long time.

Unexpectedly, the black-striped spiders suddenly appeared, giving the bear father and cubs an opportunity to sneak in and feast while the two groups were fighting.

"Hooho~"

The bear cub also noticed the stunned Lü Hao. While carefully sucking the remaining honey on its paws, its eyes curved into crescent shapes, it waved its paw at Lü Hao.

What are you standing there for?
Come and eat with us!
The bear cub's actions left Lü Hao stunned, but he soon realized that these two wild bears, though seemingly fierce, posed no threat to him whatsoever.

They were too busy stealing honey to care about themselves.
He lowered his voice and chuckled, "So they were just two little thieves who stole honey."

As he explained the situation to the viewers in the live stream, he slowly walked towards the honey: "Let me taste just how delicious this honey is to attract two wild bears."

However, before he could get close, Lü Hao suddenly heard a buzzing sound behind him.

Looking back, they saw a pair of cold, scarlet eyes staring intently at them, and four thin white wings flapping violently.

Lu Hao's expression changed drastically, and he subconsciously raised his hands: "Wait, I didn't steal any food."

"Hiss!"

But this servant bee, which appeared out of nowhere, had already sounded the alarm. Its sharp cry echoed throughout the cave, and pairs of cold, scarlet eyes quickly appeared from outside the cave.

As the battle reached a stalemate, a group of servant bees were observing, ready to join in at any moment.

Unexpectedly, a thief sneaked into the den and stole the honey.

The sin is unforgivable!

The oppressive atmosphere in the cave was almost frozen solid. Meeting pairs of angry eyes, Lü Hao's face stiffened, and he loudly explained, "It has nothing to do with me. I just accidentally walked in."

"Who told you not to send two servant bees to guard the cave entrance!"

But the swarm of servant bees ignored Lü Hao's explanation, the sound of their wings flapping and rubbing together filled the air, and their stingers flashed with a sharp, cold light.

"Hooho~"

Danger was imminent, but the bear father and cubs seemed unconcerned, opening their mouths wide and stuffing them full of honey.

Seeing the swarm of servant bees rapidly approaching, Papa Bear pulled out a large chunk of honey, gripped it tightly in his paw, and roared, "Roar!"

The roar, like a sudden burst of muffled thunder, instantly intimidated the swarm of servant bees with its oppressive force.

The bear father and cub took out another piece of honey, and while the servant bees were distracted for a brief moment, they rushed out of the cave.

"Eh"

The situation changed rapidly. Lü Hao glanced at the stiff-bodied attendant bees, then at the fleeing bear father and cubs, and cursed under his breath, "Damn it, what kind of mess is this?"

He started walking, following the bear father and cubs.

"Hiss!"

The servant bees broke free from their scare and chased after them angrily.

After special training, Lü Hao's stamina was still decent, and he wasn't caught up by the servant bees for a short time. Panting, he faced the camera and smiled smugly: "See that? This is the true strength of a streamer."

The word "strength" was still stuck in his throat when a small stone appeared in front of him without warning. Lu Hao tripped over it and fell forward.

"Depend on!"

He fell to the ground and cursed loudly.

But Lu Hao suddenly realized this wasn't the time to throw a tantrum, and quickly looked up, only to find the servant bees already right in front of him.

At that moment, Lü Hao gasped, feeling as if he had fallen into an ice cave.

The four-armed leaf ape, which was not particularly large, stood in front of the beast tamer without hesitation, its four thick arms whistling through the wind as it faced the swarm of servant bees alone.

The live stream chat exploded with comments.

"What bad luck! I only glanced at the honey, and now I'm being relentlessly chased by servant bees."

"I suggest the streamer raise his hands and surrender; maybe that will allow the enraged servant bee to leave with a whole corpse."

"Don't be afraid! They're just a swarm of servant bees, fight them!"

Going all out?

Looking up at the menacing servant bees, Lü Hao's lips twitched slightly.

Even if Consultant Chen's pet beast were here, would it dare to guarantee that it could handle these guys on its own?
Moreover, the commotion attracted several more servant bees, and soon a large swarm of servant bees surrounded Lü Hao, glaring at him angrily.

Lu Hao felt the pressure mounting, but thankfully he maintained a good attitude, and retorted helplessly, "Shouldn't your main target be the Black-striped Spider? Why are you bothering with me?"

"I haven't even had a chance to taste the honey yet."

But what do we do now?

The show achieved its intended effect, and it garnered immense popularity.

But he's about to die.

Just as Lü Hao was filled with despair, he saw two enormous figures suddenly appear in front of him, casting dark shadows that enveloped him.

"Roar!"

The bear father stretched out his paw at the frail human in front of him and, with a little effort, pulled Lü Hao up from the ground.

Then, the bear father and cubs faced the swarm of servant bees head-on, pounding their chests and roaring, "Roar! Roar! Roar!"

The power of a bear!!!

"Brother Xiong!"

Seeing that the two earth bears had not abandoned him, Lü Hao was deeply moved and excited. He quickly commanded the four-armed leaf monkeys to cooperate with them.

They are just a swarm of servant bees; they are not without the ability to fight.

However, the servant bees seemed to regard those who stole the honey as mortal enemies, and even if it meant reducing their strength to fight the black-striped spider swarm, they still attacked them.

After three minutes,

The bear father and cubs, their bodies riddled with marks from the poisoned needles, collapsed to the ground. A roar echoed through their veins.

While the Earth Bears are indeed individually powerful, they are no match for the sheer number of servant bees. When faced with such a large number of them, their fate was sealed.

Fortunately, the Earth Bear has thick skin and tough flesh, and although its condition has deteriorated significantly, it is not in mortal danger.

Lu Hao first glanced at the bear father and bear cub lying on the ground, groaning in pain, and then looked at the four-armed leaf ape that had long been unconscious. He fell silent for a moment.

He faced the camera, forcing a weak smile onto his expressionless face: "Brothers, what do we do now?"

"Give me some advice."

The live broadcast room suddenly became lively.

"I suggest playing dead."

"It's very simple: admit your mistake, and then stay to help make honey."

"I've already contacted the Beast Tamer's Office in Xuanhe Village. With the streamer's financial resources, they'll definitely come to rescue you. But you'll have to wait a while, maybe an hour?"

"I suggest contacting Consultant Chen."

In the midst of the emergency, Lü Hao even had a moment to glance at the dense barrage of comments, then smiled helplessly: "Yeah, if only Consultant Chen were here."

"But Consultant Chen's farm is at least twenty or thirty kilometers away from here. I can't expect Consultant Chen to appear just by calling out to him, can I?"

At this point, Lü Hao sighed heavily, his face full of despair: "Instead of hoping for these unrealistic things, we might as well hope that the black-striped spiders can do something to distract these servant bees again."

"Hey streamer, look behind you!"

"Quick, quick! Look behind you!"

Similar comments kept popping up one after another, and Lü Hao subconsciously turned around.

A fierce gust of wind swept in, blowing black hair, raising clothes, and swirling up snowflakes.

Lu Hao stared blankly ahead as figures emerged from the raging wind.

"Electricity!"

Electric Flying Cat cast a resentful glance at the sluggish Runrun Duck.

If it weren't for the ducks, they would have come over long ago!
"Quack~"

Runrun Duck didn't care at all and casually flapped its wings.

The process is not important; the result is what matters.

"Ow!"

Cola didn't care about its two friends' bickering. It raised its eyes slightly and nodded in satisfaction when it saw pairs of eyes staring straight at it.

Great, it's my turn to shine.

"Ow?"

But Cola suddenly remembered something important and quickly and cautiously looked up at the sky. She only breathed a sigh of relief when she didn't see the boss's figure.

With the boss away, it's really my turn to shine.

(End of this chapter)