Beastmaster: I'm really just a forest ranger

Chapter 314 unlocked! The advancement conditions for the Twin Flower Concubines!

The night was dark, but the moonlight illuminated the way home.

"Ow~"

Cola bounced back and forth, chasing the shadow cast by the moonlight, barking excitedly all the way.

On the vast farm, Cola is definitely the member who is best at entertaining himself.

"Roar"

The towering, mountain-like frost giant followed slowly beside Chen Yuan, its massive feet sinking deep into the snow with each step it took.

The clear moonlight, like a thin veil, gently draped over the thick blue-white ice armor, refracting a cold, faint glow.

When it comes to imposing power and dominance, the Frost Giant is undoubtedly the most formidable.

Tall and robust, with a fierce yet imposing face, and clad in indestructible ice armor, he resembled a great general galloping across the frigid snowfields.

Chen Yuan even imagined such a scene: the Frost Giant, holding the so-called King's Greatsword, riding on the Fallen Horned Beast, his eyes shining brightly, the Greatsword cleaving the earth, which pet could rival him?
But this was just Chen Yuan's wishful thinking.

First, the Frost Giant must defeat a host of powerful enemies to become the King of Giants and draw the King's Greatsword.
Secondly, its strength must be recognized by the Fallen Horned Beast.

A flurry of thoughts passed, and Chen Yuan looked up at the tall figure, smiling as he asked, "How are you? Tired today?"

"Roar."

The Frost Giant stopped and slowly shook his head.

This level of workload is not tiring at all.

"That's good." Chen Yuan continued forward. In the distance, stars twinkled under the sky, and the farm, shrouded in night, was gradually taking shape. "Starting tomorrow, you can come here on your own. We need to prepare for the Donghuang Tournament, so we'll probably be very busy during this period."

Having decided to participate in the Donghuang Conference, Chen Yuan naturally had to take it seriously with 100% dedication.

As mentioned at the beginning, the Donghuang Tournament is open to the whole country, and outstanding beast tamers from all provinces and cities will participate.

They represent not only individuals, but also their region and the honor of their city.

If one can achieve outstanding results at the Donghuang Tournament, one's reputation will spread throughout the entire Donghuang, and bringing honor to one's ancestors will be a piece of cake.

As the top beast tamer in Qin Province and an advisor to the Qin Province Beast Tamer Association, even though Chen Yuan considered himself a half-baked beast tamer, he couldn't help but feel excited in the face of such a grand occasion.

More importantly, the kids are all looking forward to this game.

Making a stunning appearance on the biggest and most watched stage is undoubtedly the best opportunity to test the results of one's training.

"Roar?"

The frost giant scratched its massive head, casting a puzzled look at it.

When Chen Yuan carefully explained the significance and importance of the Eastern Glory Conference, the Frost Giant's huge eyes lit up. It lowered its head, and its eyes reflected Chen Yuan's smiling face.

Can it participate?
"Do you want to participate?" Chen Yuan asked.

"Roar." The giant nodded.

Fighting against so many powerful beasts will surely allow it to rapidly improve its strength, enabling it to return to the Giant's Court as soon as possible and defeat its two older brothers.

Chen Yuan smiled slightly and explained again, "I'm afraid that won't work. Wild pets cannot fight alone; they must accompany their tamers."

The Frost Giant was clearly taken aback.

Chen Yuan's voice continued: "So, if you want to participate, you need to find a beast tamer to form a contract with you."

Upon hearing this, the Frost Giant fell silent.

As the offspring of the King of Giants, the noble blood flowing through its veins makes it unable to accept being bound by a human contract.

Even if I can become stronger, even if I can participate in the Eastern Glory Tournament.

But what if the farmer contracts himself?
The Frost Giant glanced furtively at the several pets accompanying the farmer, while Cola happily treaded on his shadow, the gentle breeze swirling around him almost shattering the dark clouds.
The leader stood silently on the farmer's shoulder, seemingly a harmless fire-breathing bird, but the Frost Giant had witnessed the terrifying sight of it spewing out pillars of scorching fire.
The Fallen Horned Beast followed slowly behind the farmer, its massive and heavy body providing a strong sense of security, its enormous horn seemingly capable of piercing through mountains.

It is said that the Fallen Horned Beast was not the farmer's pet, but the Frost Giant could clearly sense the terrifying aura lurking beneath its massive body, and knew that he was no match for it.

If I could become the farmer's pet, I might become incredibly strong.

No, no!

Determined to become the King of Giants and lead the Giants' Court to its zenith, it cannot be bound by human contracts.

The Frost Giant forcibly suppressed the restless desire in his heart, but once the idea surfaced in his mind, it was like wild grass that could not be extinguished by a wildfire, growing wildly in his heart at an astonishing speed.

Seeing the Frost Giant deep in thought, Chen Yuan smiled slightly and changed the subject, continuing forward.

They returned to the farm shortly afterward.

It was late at night, and Chen Yuan quickly washed up and went to bed.

Unable to fall asleep after lying in bed for a long time, Chen Yuan simply opened his eyes and stared intently at the ceiling.

Spark, who was still awake, suddenly turned her head and looked at him with concern.

Chen Yuan shook his head to indicate that he was fine, and then began to think about matters related to the Donghuang Conference.

Since we've decided to participate, our goal is definitely to win the championship.

Although he is virtually invincible in Qin Province, there are certainly beast tamers in the entire Donghuang who can rival him.

For example, Li Tianyun, who was extremely famous in the early stages of the spiritual energy revival, is someone Chen Yuan has never met yet, but he has heard of his great name more than once, both online and from other people.

Even the proud and arrogant Lu Ran was convinced of Li Tianyun's talent. He had challenged the latter several times, but all of them ended in failure.

Among the many netizens who selected representatives of beast tamers from various regions, Li Tianyun's name has always been at the top, making him undoubtedly the number one beast tamer in the country.

According to Jiang Wenning's information, Li Tianyun's Wind Tiger has also advanced to the Morning Star quality, and its overall combat power has soared, making it undoubtedly a formidable opponent for Chen Yuan.

In addition, there are many powerful beast tamers in the beast tamer associations and academies throughout the Eastern Empire. There are even a few beast tamers who are keen to hide their strength or have made great progress in strength during this period. They are all potential opponents of Chen Yuan.

But that's okay. Facing strong opponents is also a great part of the fun of participating in the competition. Besides, Chen Yuan has plenty of confidence in the little guys.

However, in order to be in the best condition for the competition, pre-competition training is indispensable.

The world was desolate, and Chen Yuan's thoughts sank into the dim night.

First is Spark, which is currently at level 28. Its skill proficiency has significantly improved compared to when it first advanced, resulting in a qualitative leap in its overall combat power.

As the undisputed leader, Spark's level and combat power have always been number one, and she is always self-disciplined and hardworking, so she doesn't need Chen Yuan to urge her on during her daily training.

Therefore, Spark's task is very simple: try to maintain his condition in this last period and break through to the fourth tier.

This task is not difficult for Spark.

As for Cola, it has been upgraded to Morning Star quality for a week or two, and the proficiency of all its skills has improved. Among them, the proficiency of its racial skill [Wind Vortex Annihilation] has even reached the mastery level.

As for its ranking, it hasn't fallen too far behind Spark, and theoretically, it still has the potential to surpass Spark.

Chen Yuan's eyes flashed as he secretly pondered, "So Cola's task is also very simple: focus on leveling up, continue practicing skills, and learn the new skill Phantom Charge along the way."

If Spark and Cola can both break through to the fourth rank before the Donghuang Tournament opens, his chances of winning the championship will be much higher.

The fourth rank and the third rank are clearly not on the same level of strength.

"If Spark and Cola can both break through, then my meditation level can also break through to the Morning Star level!" Chen Yuan's eyes flickered, a hint of anticipation flashing in them. According to the latest standards of the Beast Tamer Association, the levels of Beast Tamers, from lowest to highest, are: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, Morning Star, Bright Moon, and Sunrise.

The reason for adopting this ranking system is to avoid being too complicated, to align with the quality of the pets, and to make it easier for people to remember.

However, to date, no Beastmaster has reached the Morning Star level.

Clearly, it is extremely difficult for a high-level beast tamer to become a Morning Star beast tamer; there is an invisible chasm between them.

But once you cross that threshold, you can leap over the dragon gate and gain power overnight.

Chen Yuanmei indulged in his fantasies for a while, then focused his attention on the twin concubines.

As Chen Yuan's third pet beast, the little guy has broken through to the third tier, but its quality is still at the leader level, and it has already left the first tier.

All the participants in this Eastern Glory Tournament are high-level Beast Tamers, each with three pet beasts. Therefore, the competition rules will most likely be 3V3, and the Twin Flower Concubine will inevitably make frequent appearances.

Although the little guy has mastered disgusting and troublesome poison-type skills, its raw strength is still somewhat lacking and urgently needs improvement.

The best way to enhance strength is to improve quality.

"It's time," Chen Yuan murmured, turning his head to look at the sleeping twin concubines.

A thought flashed through Chen Yuan's mind, and he summoned the current data panel of the Twin Flower Concubines:

Race: Twin Flower Concubines (Collected)
Attribute: wood

Level: 23 (Tier 3)

Favorability: 97
Skill: Lush (Mastery 6.4/7) +
Sweet and fragrant (Perfect 2.1/10) +
Aromatherapy Healing Petals (Proficiency 5.7/7) +
Crimson Bomb (Mastery 2.3/7) +
Humus Explosion (Perfect 1.1/10)+)
Quality: Leadership

Requirements for advancing to Morning Star quality: Unlockable

Compared to the meager stats displayed when they first met, the Twin Flower Concubines' strength has undergone a dramatic transformation, with their skill proficiency significantly improved.

It's worth mentioning that, as the skill I mastered last, the proficiency of Humic Explosion has surpassed that of other skills all the way up, and it recently broke through to the perfect level.

The little guy clearly has a special fondness for poison-type skills.

Chen Yuan sighed slightly, "I hope it will gain more poison attributes after advancing."

At that time, the twin flower concubines who cultivate both wood and poison will become the nightmare of countless pet beasts.

A thought flashed through Chen Yuan's mind, and he looked down at the last column of information, silently uttering, "System, unlock it for me!"

The next moment, a column of text appeared before my eyes:
[Advanced Requirements: Use 2 x Tier 4 Sunflower Cores and 2 x Tier 4 Eternal Silent Sandflowers in a sunlit area]

Having gone through the upgrades with Spark and Cola, Chen Yuan was no longer unfamiliar with the fixed format of the upgrade conditions. He suddenly straightened his upper body and leaned against the wall, his dark eyes shining faintly in the dark room.

The first question that came to Chen Yuan's mind was:
"The concept of a sunny place is broad. Does it refer to the duration of sunshine, the intensity of sunshine, or both?"

"Based on past experience, the requirements for the advancement site must match the pet's main attribute. Fire-attribute Spark needs a place where raging fire burns, and wind-attribute Cola needs a place where raging winds surge."

"As a wood-attribute pet, it's reasonable for the Twin Flower Concubine to need a sunny place, since plants need photosynthesis."

"Hmm, I'll ask around tomorrow about places that meet this standard."

Chen Yuan was the first to eliminate Qin Ling.

The sunshine duration and intensity in the Qinling Mountains during winter are only average, making them unsuitable as an advanced training ground.

Chen Yuan shifted his gaze and continued to look at the two level-four resources required for advancement.

He had some impression of the Corona Sunflower Heart, an extremely precious wood-type spiritual plant that greatly benefits all wood-type pets, promoting their growth and enhancing their strength.

In the pet shop, this thing is ridiculously expensive; two Sunflower Hearts together are worth four thousand contribution points.

If it were an ordinary high-level beast tamer, it would take several months just to purchase these two spiritual plants.

But Chen Yuan is different. He is a distinguished advisor to the Qin Province Beast Tamer Association. He not only enjoys internal discounts from the association, but also receives generous contribution points rewards every month. In addition, with competition rewards and mission rewards, he has more than enough resources to upgrade the Twin Flower Concubines.

As a popular spiritual plant, the Sunflower Heart has a considerable stock in the pet shop, so Chen Yuan doesn't need to inquire about information and search for it himself.

So he set his sights on the Eternal Silent Sand Flower.

As expected, this is a poison-type spiritual plant. It seems that the Twin Flower Concubine will soon possess poison attributes and thus master more and more disgusting poison-type skills.

Chen Yuan and his twin concubines both eagerly awaited this day.

However, there was no stock of the Eternal Silent Flower in the pet store, and there was very little information about it. Chen Yuan saw that it was not yet dawn, so he asked his younger brother.

My brother, who's passionate about scientific research, is definitely still awake at this hour.

Sure enough, my brother sent a voice message a short while later.

"Brother, this is the poisonous spiritual plant Eternal Silent Sand Flower, which contains potent toxins."

"If consumed by humans or pets other than those with poison-type abilities, it will kill instantly."

"But the Eternal Silent Flower is a great tonic for poison-type pets, with many benefits, and it can greatly increase their resistance to poison-type skills."

"According to current information, the Eternal Silent Saka only exists in places filled with poisonous miasma, growing alongside poisonous gas."

"The poisonous gas that pets would avoid at all costs is the best nourishment for the Eternal Silent Sand Flower."

Upon hearing this, Chen Yuan instantly understood why the Eternal Silent Sand Flower was not available in the Pet Shop.

To obtain the Eternal Silent Sand Flower, one must enter a land shrouded in poisonous miasma, a place fraught with danger for humans; a single misstep could lead to mortal peril.

After all, this kind of place is also home to all kinds of poisonous pets, and with the pervasive poisonous miasma, it can be called a forbidden area for beast tamers.

Finding the precious Eternal Silent Flower in such a dangerous place is as difficult as Electric Flying Cat calling Ice Crystal Illusion Cat to invite it to the farm.

"Where in China can I find Eternal Silent Sandflower?" Chen Yuan typed in the question.

Chen Wenhao seemed to have anticipated Chen Yuan's question and replied almost instantly: "Brother, there are very few places in China that are suitable for the growth of Eternal Silent Sand Flower. Currently, it has only been found in the Ailao Mountains of Yunnan Province, a few areas in the Lingnan region, and a few islands around Binhai City."

“If you’re not in a hurry, I can have other research teams pick a couple of plants when they go to these places, but it will definitely take a long time, and they might not even find any.”

"If you're in a hurry, you'll have to find it yourself."

After hearing Chen Wenhao's answer, Chen Yuan remained silent for a long time.

He was naturally anxious, after all, the Donghuang Conference was only a month away.

During this month, he had a daunting task: not only did he need to help Spark and Cola break through to the fourth tier, but he also needed to break through to the Morning Star level himself. In addition, his twin concubines needed to advance, so there were many things to do.

A thousand thoughts flashed by in an instant, and Chen Yuan suddenly asked a question that seemed to have nothing to do with the Eternal Silent Sand Flower: "Which of these places you mentioned has enough sunshine?"

Chen Wenhao first replied with a question mark, and then said in voice: "Of course it's Binhai City. Many tourists go there in winter to escape the cold and sunbathe, so of course there is plenty of sunshine."

"Binhai City"

Chen Yuan murmured to himself and fell into deep thought.

If he remembered correctly, a while ago a beast tamer named Zhang Bai came to challenge Ironhead. He came from Binhai City and seemed to have a ship. He even invited him to go out to sea.

Since the Eternal Silent Flower grows on an island, it will definitely be necessary to travel there by boat.

Perhaps that is where the Twin Flower Concubines advance to the next level.

(End of this chapter)