Beastmaster: I'm really just a forest ranger

Chapter 297 Qinling doesn't actually belong to the Qin family, it belongs to the Chen family.
As everyone knows, the Qinling Mountains belong to the Qin family.

But at certain times, one can also use the surname Chen.

Especially when Chen Yuan's footprints covered all parts of the Qinling Mountains, and the Paw Patrol team dominated the surrounding mountains and forests, the Qinling Mountains were actually Chen's territory.

To enhance the fun of the race, staff placed various pets along different sections of the course to influence the speed of the participants through various means.

A few are staff members' own pets, but most are wild pets that live in the Qinling Mountains and have a friendly relationship with humans.

Chen Yuan also knew about this, so as he moved away from the farm and gradually ventured deeper into the mountains and forests ahead, a thought flashed through his mind: "Cola, be careful of your surroundings."

"There might be some pet causing trouble."

"Ouch!"

Chen Yuan's voice rang in Cola's mind, and its expression suddenly turned serious, its eyes sharp as a biting cold wind, and its cloud-patterned fur wrapped in a gentle breeze.

The snow was a foot deep, and the cold wind swept through the treetops, swirling up fine snowflakes, causing the bare trees on both sides to recede rapidly.

Cola pulled the sled steadily across the snow while remaining alert to his surroundings, ready to respond to any sudden attack.

Where Cola couldn't see, several canine pets were using the snow to conceal themselves, intently gazing ahead.

The photographer, riding a sky mount, turned his lens, and the figures of all these canine pets rushed into the frame. Upon closer inspection, there were all kinds of pets, including Gale Hounds, Fireflies, and Winter Dogs. It was simply a grand gathering of canine pets.

The commentator's voice was magnetic as he slowly began, "This is the second challenge of the fun competition."

"Paw Patrol".

"When the competitors arrive at this section of the race, the canine pets that have been lying in wait will launch a surprise attack and chase after the competitors at full speed."

"The difficulty of this section lies in the fact that the contestants must both guide their pets to escape the pursuit of canine pets and keep the sled stable at all times."

"In the heat of a chase, athletes can easily lose their balance and fall."

"If an accident occurs, the athletes will lose a lot of time."

As the camera gradually rises, Chen Yuan and his canine companions appear on the vast snowfield. The narrator's voice continues, "Let's look forward to Consultant Chen's performance."

He paused, then added, "By the way, according to the rules, contestants cannot directly attack pets blocking their path."

The live stream chat was flooded with comments.

"Can't attack pets blocking the way? Advisor Chen has been severely weakened!"

"Oh no, does that mean Consultant Chen has no advantage?"

"If we push them too far, it'll be interesting if the Wind-Riding Dog just takes the sled and flies away."

"I really look forward to seeing the Wind Rider being chased by other canine pets. I really want to see Consultant Chen make a fool of himself."

At the same moment,

When a winter dog saw Chen Yuan appear, it rubbed its paws together, its eyes gleaming with a hint of eager anticipation, its snow-white fur making it seem as if it was about to pounce out at any moment.

"Ow!"

But it was stopped by the Gale Hounds nearby.

This Windhound was the first leader of the Paw Patrol in Xuanhe Village, but was eventually forced to step down due to Cola's power. It is now a senior member of the Paw Patrol and Cola's right-hand man.

"Ow"

Upon spotting its leader, the Gale Hound made a decision instantly.

We cannot attack!

Do not chase!
If they offend the leader, can they still stay in Xuanhe Village?

This group of canine pets consists of the pets of most Paw Patrol members and a few staff members, making it a complex group.

The Winter Dog belongs to a staff member and doesn't know any Paw Patrol leader.

All it knew was that the Beastmaster had given the order to chase after every passing contestant.

"Ow Oo"

All the Paw Patrol members lowered their heads, trying to hide their bodies in the thick snow to avoid the leader's gaze.

Winter Dog looked down on the behavior of the Paw Patrol members, shook its head, and decided to obey the Beastmaster's orders and attack on its own.

Since none of you are working properly, then I'll take over!

"Wang!"

The winter dog's gaze sharpened, and it suddenly roared, startling a flock of birds into flight.

Immediately, it locked onto the fleeing Cola, its limbs tensing abruptly, ready to plunge into the snowstorm and give chase.

"Ouch!"

Upon witnessing this scene, the Paw Patrol members looked terrified. They instinctively used their bodies to block the Winter Dog, who was about to attack, and their gazes were serious.

can not be like this!

If we anger the leader of Coca-Cola, none of us will escape unscathed!

"Wang Wang Wang!"

Even when facing a group of Paw Patrol members, the Winter Dog remained defiant, barking and snarling menacingly.

"Ouch!"

But the Paw Patrol has a large number of members, with glossy fur and strong bodies. When they stand together, they suddenly exude an aura of dominating the mountains and forests.

For a moment, the standoff between the Winter Dog and the Paw Patrol members immediately attracted the attention of Chen Yuan and Cola.

The person and their pet looked in the direction of the sound and were both stunned by what they saw.

A cold wind swept by, stirring up Chen Yuan's drifting thoughts.

What is this for?
Is there infighting within the Paw Patrol?

To maintain the mystery and novelty, Chen Yuan did not delve into the specifics of which pets were responsible for causing trouble; he only knew that there would be such a group of pets.

"Ow!"

Cola immediately realized that Winter Dog wasn't a member of the Paw Patrol, and it wanted to rush over and teach the little guy a lesson.

But a gust of cold wind suddenly jolted the cola awake.

No!

It's a competition now, so we must help our owner win the championship first!
Cola glared fiercely at the Winter Dog, imprinting its image deeply into her mind, then turned and ran forward without looking back.

When the scene of this group of canine pets fighting amongst themselves appeared on the screen, the live stream chat was filled with question marks, and the commentator's voice was full of doubt:

"How is this going?"

"Instead of pursuing Consultant Chen, they got caught up in infighting?"

"Could it be that there was a problem during the staff's interaction with them?"

"Are they going on strike?"

The guide was completely confused, but fortunately, once Consultant Chen successfully drove the sled through this section of the race, the group of canine pets stopped fighting among themselves and continued to hide in the shadows.

After a while,

Four figures rushed into the area almost at the same time, gradually revealing themselves as Redhoofed Colt, Snow Cloud Wolf, Winter Hound, and Gray Armored Mountain Boar.

Clad in snow and wind, their limbs pounding the snow, the swirling snow dust whipped up by the cold wind lashed at their faces as they raced forward through this torrent of snow.

Lu Hao's cheeks stung from the cold wind, and a sinister chill seeped into the gaps in his clothes. He pushed up his goggles, and his voice, tinged with laughter, rang out in the live stream: "Not bad, the streamer hasn't been left behind yet. Maybe he'll become number one."

Lu Hao was quite skilled at driving the sled, and Xueyunlang was adept at running on snow, so he was never left behind by the three people beside him.

Even when encountering bends or slopes, the Snow Cloud Wolf could navigate them with ease thanks to its agile physique, while Lü Hao's fingertips were tightly wrapped around the hemp rope, and he adjusted his posture slightly to control the sled to pass smoothly.

His sled driving skills were completely unfamiliar to the audience, and even the oncoming snow couldn't hide the pride in Lü Hao's eyes.
"Barring any unforeseen circumstances, I'm aiming for third place and striving for first!"

"It's time to show Consultant Chen what a real sledding expert is like!"

Zhang Hao, who was standing nearby, chuckled upon hearing this.

He knew better than anyone else that Brother Yuan was an unbeatable competitor in the Qinling Riding Competition, and that no other rider could compete with Brother Yuan for the championship title.

Whether it's the speed of the pet, the skill in driving the sled, or the familiarity with the area, Chen Yuan far surpasses the other contestants.

With so many advantages combined, Chen Yuan will undoubtedly become number one.

After all, the four of them were still fiercely competing for second place, while Chen Yuan, who was in first place, had long since disappeared.

In contrast to the harmonious atmosphere between Lü Hao and Zhang Hao, Lu Ran and Zhuang Jianbai are engaged in fierce competition.

The red-hoofed colt had a beautiful coat, and the flames at the tip of its tail swayed in the wind. Its strong and spirited body strode across the vast snowfield, its mane flying freely.

The winter dog has sharp eyes, its flowing fur like a flowing silver ribbon, and its powerful body moves forward with explosive force, leaving only shallow footprints on the snow.

The two pets chased each other, and for a time it was difficult to determine a winner.

Until the barking of dogs echoed through the mountains and reached everyone's ears.

Zhang Hao's expression changed slightly, and he muttered to himself, "They've finally arrived."

As the planner of this competition, he knew all the challenges of each stage like the back of his hand, and even personally invited many of the pets to come.

For example, members of Paw Patrol.

Since the Paw Patrol is idle all day anyway, it's a good opportunity for them to contribute to the development of Xuanhe Village.

"But given my relationship with Cola, these guys shouldn't give me any trouble, right?"

Zhang Hao murmured to himself, his peripheral vision catching several figures suddenly darting out and rushing towards them.

One after another, sharp-eyed canine pets darted out, maintaining an orderly formation and the most common attack pattern used by pet groups, charging towards the crowd.

They broke through the wind's blockade and rushed into the blizzard-ravaged land, their agile figures unexpectedly entering the live broadcast frame.

According to the competition committee's rules, the pets blocking the way cannot use attack skills, but they can use their strong bodies to ram the sleds or use control skills like [Corrupted Roots] to hinder the contestants' progress.

Therefore, each contestant must try to speed up when facing a pet blocking their path and escape its pursuit.

"No more infighting?"

"Alright, alright, pretend to fight amongst yourselves when facing Advisor Chen, then unleash your full power when you encounter other contestants!"

"Report this! It's a cover-up!"

"Actually, that's normal. Windrider dogs are of Morning Star quality, which gives them a natural bloodline advantage over other canine pets."

The rapid barking of dogs continued behind them. Lü Hao looked excited, Lu Ran's lips curled into a smile, Zhuang Jianbai's face remained calm, and Zhang Hao kept muttering, "Don't chase me, don't chase me."

"Ouch!"

"Wang Wang Wang!"

Despite Zhang Hao's silent prayers, a fierce-looking, menacing winter hound relentlessly pursued him.

Zhang Hao turned his head and frowned slightly: "Not Paw Patrol?"

He paused, carefully observing the winter dog, and sensed a hint of anger emanating from its brow. He couldn't help but shout, "Hey, don't take your anger out on me!"

But the winter hound ignored everything and caught up with Zhang Hao at an astonishing speed, seemingly about to open its menacing maw and reveal its sharp fangs at his rear end.

Zhang Hao suddenly felt a chill on his buttocks, and a faint coldness spread through him.

Fortunately, the gray-armored boar sensed danger to its beast tamer. A puff of hot air shot from its nostrils, its massive body tensed abruptly, and its speed increased dramatically. "Hmph hmph!"

The massive body of the grey-armored wild boar plowed a deep furrow in the snow, its thick limbs whipping up clouds of snowflakes, sending snow dust flying everywhere, which were then swept backward by the gale.

The snow dust enveloped the Winter Dog, limiting its vision and slowing its pursuit.

As his heartbeat gradually calmed down, Zhang Hao took a deep breath and looked back. He saw that the slowing Winter Dog had been gradually left behind by the Gray Armored Wild Boar.

Zhang Hao grinned and said, "Good buddy, you're really something."

"Hmph!"

The grey-armored mountain boar puffed out hot air from its snout as it pulled the sled and continued its frantic run.

Two canine pets were chasing Lu Ran. He blew his dark red bangs upwards and revealed a wicked smile: "Red-hoofed Steed, Blazing Trample."

The red-hoofed horse galloped at the same speed, its four hooves, glowing with faint flames, suddenly stomped heavily on the ground, and a burst of scorching firelight spread in all directions.

However, the flames did not strike the pursuing canine pets; instead, they clung to the snow, burning with intense heat.

Flames continued to burn the thick snow, with clusters of flames leaping upwards and carrying a wave of heat that swept around.

The bright flames instilled fear in the pursuing canines, who immediately stopped and watched the red-hoofed colt disappear into the distance.

Although the players cannot directly attack the pets blocking their way, they can stop them through various means.

An incompetent beast tamer will only be chased by his beasts, while an excellent beast tamer can do the opposite.

More skilled beast tamers would never face this situation.

"Cold breath."

He caught a glimpse of the canine pet chasing him out of the corner of his eye, but Zhuang Jianbai's expression remained as calm as ever.

Aside from showing resentment and despair when he was crushed and defeated by Consultant Chen, this guy's expression never seemed to change.

"Wang Wang!"

The winter hound raised its head and roared, a fierce burst of cold air suddenly erupting from its mouth and spreading outwards.

When this cold air touched the snow, the surrounding temperature plummeted, and layers of frost condensed on the ground, forming rapidly and freezing the ground behind Zhuang Jianbai at an astonishing speed.

As soon as the cold breath was released, the thick clouds froze into ice, making them slippery and difficult to walk on.

When the Black Flame Dog chasing Zhuang Jianbai stepped onto the frozen ice, it stumbled instantly, then wobbled and fell to the ground with a thud.

With this skill, Zhuang Jianbai easily escaped the pursuit of the canine pets and continued his fierce competition with Lu Ran.

The commentator's voice rang clearly in the ears of all the audience members: "Faced with the wild beasts that were chasing them, each contestant used their own methods to deal with the situation."

"The grey-armored wild boar took advantage of its large size to escape the pursuit first."

"Redhoof Colt and Winter Hound used their skills to block the chase, easily and calmly passing through this obstacle."

"And Lü Hao."

"Wait, why are so many pet beasts chasing Lü Hao?"

The camera then cuts to Lu Hao's frantic escape, bursting into the frame.

There were about a dozen canine pets in the group. One of them was chasing Zhang Hao, while Lu Ran and Zhuang Jianbai were each being chased by two, and all the remaining pets were chasing Lü Hao.

"Ouch!"

"Wang Wang Wang!"

Fierce barking continued from behind. Lu Hao turned his head slightly to meet a pair of sharp eyes, their sharp fangs exposed, gleaming with a cold light that chilled Lu Hao to the bone.

"Ow~"

The Snow Cloud Wolf ran for its life, its silver fur fluttering wildly as it swung its limbs across the snow, trying to shake off the pack's pursuit.

But these canine pets seemed particularly interested in Lü Hao, their eyes fierce and their barks chilling.

Even if the Snow Cloud Wolves imitated the Winter Hounds and froze the snow, they couldn't stop these guys from chasing after them.

As the canine pets drew ever closer, Lü Hao stared blankly, tears welling in his eyes: "My dog ​​brothers, I don't think I've done anything to you!"

What grudge or hatred could there be?

The screen was filled with laughter from the comments section.

"He claimed to be the number one follower of the Dog General, but ended up being chased by a pack of canine pets."

"Host, why are you so popular with canine pets?"

"The answer is that the streamer was set up by capital."

"Ouch!"

Led by the original leader of the Paw Patrol, Gale, they relentlessly pursued Lü Hao and Snow Cloud Wolf.

All the Paw Patrol members had heard Cola say that if they encountered a Snow Cloud Wolf, they should take the initiative and teach this despicable pet a lesson.

This snow cloud wolf is the Paw Patrol's target this time.

The live stream showed the brutal scene of the Paw Patrol chasing Lü Hao, and the remaining contestants arrived at this stage one after another.

The Cloud Fox struggled to pull the sled, and although the forward speed was not fast, the safety factor was extremely high, and there was absolutely no chance of falling over due to excessive speed.

"what?"

"Wasn't it said that there were pets blocking the way in this area?"

Yang Yue looked around warily, but still couldn't find the beast blocking her way.

"Fuck, fuck, fuck!"

"leave me alone!"

"I didn't do anything to you!!!"

Just then, a heart-wrenching scream came from ahead, echoing throughout the forest and startling a flock of birds.

The contestants stared blankly ahead, tense and flustered, all on high alert in that instant.

Have some contestants already been attacked by the pets blocking their way?
Judging from this situation, the outlook is clearly not optimistic.

Chen Yuan, who was far ahead, did not hear Lü Hao's screams. Led by Kele, he continued to advance, and the race was gradually halfway through.

He and a can of cola appeared on camera, and the narrator's voice rang out at the right moment:

"At this moment, the competition is already halfway through, and Consultant Chen still maintains an absolute lead."

"But there are many obstacles ahead, so Advisor Chen must not let his guard down."

After a brief pause, he smiled and said, "As we all know, the giant pandas native to the Qinling Mountains will evolve into the adorable and gentle Momo pandas, and near Xuanhe Village, there live two Momo pandas, one large and one small."

"They are gentle in nature and often help villagers in distress and passing beast tamers."

"And in this riding competition, they were invited to intercept each rider."

At this point, his voice was tinged with amusement: "Kimura Panda's strength should not be underestimated, Advisor Chen should be careful."

When the two Komo pandas wandered into the frame, all viewers were charmed by their adorable appearance.

As the two Momo pandas strode towards Chen Yuan, all the audience members could already imagine the comical scene of Advisor Chen struggling to deal with the Momo pandas' pursuit.

But when the pandas rushed up to Chen Yuan, they lowered their heads like docile kittens, revealing their soft bellies, and let Chen Yuan stroke them.

But the competition was more important, so Chen Yuan simply tiptoed and gently stroked their heads, then smiled and waved, "I'll bring you some delicious food next time."

"Hoohoo!"

The pandas wiped the drool from their mouths and nodded obediently.

The commentator was momentarily stunned, but then used his professional skills to defend the panda's behavior: "Just as I said, the panda is gentle by nature and may not want to intercept the contestants."

No sooner had the words left his mouth than the two Mumo Pandas clenched their fists and launched a powerful punch at Lu Ran and Zhuang Jianbai, who appeared shortly afterward.

The guide was momentarily speechless: "."

After bidding farewell to the panda Mumo, Chen Yuan continued forward, gradually entering a valley area.

The area is densely wooded with wildly growing branches and thick snow.

The guide adjusted his thoughts and continued, "Beneath this snowfield lie many black-striped spiders, which will hinder the contestants' progress by spinning their silk."

"The contestants need to be careful. The spider silk is almost blended into the snow, so thin that it is hard to see. You could easily trip over it if you are not careful."

"This level really tests the teamwork between the pet and the player. How to avoid obstacles in the spider web-entangled forest is a big challenge."

“Very good, Advisor Chen has entered this area and is about to face the test of the Black-striped Spiders.”

The next moment, the guide frowned and asked in a puzzled tone, "Wait, why did the black-striped spider retract the silk it had spun?"

Why didn't they stop Advisor Chen?

The answer is very simple: the group of black-striped spiders recognized the Wind-Riding Hound that had single-handedly intimidated two major pet beast clans.

In the following stages, Chen Yuan navigated the course smoothly, driving his sled with ease, and eventually returned to the entrance of Xuanhe Village.

All the pets hiding in the shadows immediately abandoned any thought of stopping the majestic Cola and the sparks flying high in the air.

Some of the pets even came running out to guide Chen Yuan.

When Consultant Chen, who was far ahead, was the first to reach the finish line, the live stream chat was flooded with comments.

"A cover-up! A cover-up! A cover-up!"

"Consultant Chen is a forest ranger in the Qinling Mountains. These pet animals must have received some care from him, right?"

"Consultant Chen's affinity for wild animals is simply off the charts."

"It's just a fun competition; the most important thing is that everyone enjoys watching it."

The moment Consultant Chen reached the finish line, the audience cheered and applauded thunderously.

Meanwhile, the other contestants were struggling to make their way through the spiderwebs woven by the black-striped spiders.

The guide's voice suddenly rang out:

"According to feedback from the competition committee, these wild pets were invited to participate in the interception event of this fun competition. They have full autonomy and the right to decide whether to intercept the contestants."

"The actions of these pets do not affect the course of the competition, and we have no right to interfere with them."

"After confirmation by the competition committee, Consultant Chen's results in this competition are valid, and he is the first place in the first group."

After a pause, the commentator's voice rang out softly: "He is very likely to be the first place winner of this fun competition."

"Now let's wait and see how the other players' matches go."

Time ticked by, and the participants in the fun competition presented a series of comical and hilarious scenes.

Lu Hao was chased by a pack of canine pets. Unable to contain his anger, Xueyun Wolf retaliated and was disqualified from the competition.

Lu Ran's sled was smashed by Mu Mo Panda's punch, forcing him to stop the race.

Zhang Hao was trapped in the spider web formation for a long time, and was eventually overtaken by the other contestants.

After a long time,
The rankings for Group 1 are out: Chen Yuan, Zhuang Jianbai, Lin Hongwei, Yang Yue, and Zhang Hao.

(End of this chapter)