Beastmaster: I'm really just a forest ranger

Chapter 320 Manlan Island, Full of Poison!

The wind howled, the waves surged, the ship rocked, and the people crowded into the already cramped cabin.

Li Zhen slowly recounted his previous experiences. When he spoke of that hateful, raging sea shark, his expression changed, and he gritted his teeth: "If it weren't for that raging sea shark, we wouldn't have ended up in this situation."

Zhang Bai patted Li Zhen on the shoulder to comfort him: "It's alright, it's good that everyone is safe and sound. Anyway, it was just a fishing boat that was lost, it's nothing to you, Brother Zhen."

Li Zhen remained noncommittal, then looked at Chen Yuan directly in front of him, a hint of relief appearing on his face: "Advisor Chen, thankfully your Blazing Sky Falcon arrived in time, otherwise we would have sunk to the bottom of the sea long ago."

Chen Yuan smiled slightly and looked out the ship's window at the seagulls soaring in the storm: "It was it that found you, so why don't you thank it?"

After dealing with the two raging sea sharks, the patrolling seagulls on high alert spotted something amiss with Li Zhen's ship from afar and quickly reported the situation. Chen Yuan immediately dispatched Spark to provide support.

Cola originally wanted to go along, but due to the harsh environment, Chen Yuan chose to leave Cola behind in case of any unforeseen circumstances.

Coca-Cola, having lost its chance to shine, was inevitably dejected.

But protecting its owner was the top priority, so it quickly regained its spirits and began patrolling the nearby waters.

"Yes, yes, you are all benefactors, we should thank you properly." Li Zhen wiped the rain from his face, then cast his gaze at the raging sea outside the window, and said solemnly, "This storm really came at the worst possible time; it was perfectly clear just a moment ago."

Upon hearing this, Zhang Bai couldn't help but look at Uncle Tian, ​​who seemed to have a knack for jinxing things. The latter smiled slightly and spread his hands: "I don't have the ability to control the weather."

The howling winds from all directions tossed the ship about, and the dense raindrops pounded against the cabin. The thick, dark clouds made visibility extremely poor, and for a moment, everyone lost the will to talk and stayed quietly in the cabin to watch the sudden storm.

A somber atmosphere settled inside the cabin; everyone wore different expressions, each lost in their own thoughts.

Cola has no human worries. The stronger the wind, the more excited it gets. If it weren't for its owner's obstruction, it would have already bared its mouth, wagged its tail, and rushed into the area with the fiercest wind to dance with it.

The twin concubines were curious about the weather, and every now and then they would peek their little heads out of their coat pockets, their eyes sparkling with thought.

If it enters this strong wind, will it be able to fly very, very high?
Chen Yuan nodded his head slightly, his voice breaking the deathly silence in the cabin with a hint of laughter: "Stay inside and don't get blown away by the wind."

The little guy nodded obediently. It first shrank into the pocket, but then poked its head out again in the next second, winking at Chen Yuan as if to remind him to be careful.

Chen Yuan smiled gently and looked up at Zhang Bai, who was deep in thought: "Captain, what do we do now?"

With raging storms and torrential rains sweeping across the seas, not only is it impossible to drive away the raging sharks, but even a safe return home is a luxury.

Chen Yuan wasn't afraid. Spark could carry him away from this dangerous place, and even Cola could serve as a sky mount in times of crisis.

But it's troublesome for others.

Not every beast tamer possesses a sky mount that can carry people, nor does every beast tamer have a contract with a water-type pet that can take them away from the turbulent sea.

Upon hearing Chen Yuan's sudden question, Zhang Bai instinctively looked at Uncle Tian: "Uncle, when will this rain end?"

Uncle Tian glared at Zhang Bai and said irritably, "Do you really think I'm the God of the Sea?"

After saying this, he stood up and approached the ship's window, his deep gaze fixed on the surging sea, his voice low and deep: "This storm probably won't stop anytime soon, we need to find a way to leave this area."

Li Zhen squeezed next to Uncle Tian. He stared outside for a while, then said hesitantly, "The impact of this storm is very wide. We have to find a way to get ashore. Staying at sea is a dead end."

Uncle Tian nodded in agreement, then turned to Zhang Bai with a serious expression: "Captain, let's get away from here and see if there's anywhere to land along the way."

Meeting everyone's gaze, Zhang Bai remained calm. He nodded slightly to indicate his understanding, then looked at Chen Yuan: "Advisor Chen, what do you think?"

Chen Yuan spread his hands: "You are the professionals, I will listen to you."

Upon hearing this, Zhang Bai took a deep breath, his gaze suddenly hardening, and waved his hand: "Set sail!"

The storm that enveloped the sea was like a black, monstrous beast ready to devour its prey, lashing at the small fishing boat as it struggled to navigate the churning, inky waves.

Everyone was crammed into the cramped cabin, heavy breathing rising and falling. Some slumped on the floor with their faces down, some looked out the window with hope, and others curiously examined Chen Yuan.

The fishing boat, laden with hope, sailed on the turbulent sea for a long time, but it was slow to leave the area affected by the storm, until a pale lightning bolt streaked across the sky!

"An island! There's an island ahead!"

Zhang Bai, who was huddled by the porthole and observing the distant environment with binoculars, suddenly shouted out in a hoarse voice, his voice distorted with excitement.

Through the windows, blurred by the torrential rain, everyone's gaze leaped across the gloomy sky, and they could vaguely make out a deep, dark outline—it seemed to be an isolated island surrounded by a storm, with jagged reefs appearing and disappearing in the waves, and the island covered with a thick, impenetrable dark green vegetation.

"Great, we are saved!"

"Let's rest on the island first, then call for rescue."

"Ouch!"

Seeing everyone's joy, Cola also jumped up and down on the spot, while Spark flew off Chen Yuan's shoulder and soared high in the sky, its golden-red eyes fixed on the distant island.

It needs to determine in advance whether the island is dangerous.

"Ow?"

Seeing the leader's sudden action, Cola was stunned for a moment, then howled and rushed out, but Chen Yuan called out to stop her: "You stay here to protect us."

"Ow!"

Cola looked back and saw the crowd with different expressions. He immediately became excited and barked loudly.

Cola, I've protected so many people, I'm no less capable than the boss!
"Thank God!" Uncle Tian's hoarse voice suddenly rang out, instantly igniting everyone's will to survive.

The fishing boat struggled to turn amidst the fierce winds and waves, wobbling as it sailed toward the island that symbolized hope.

As the distance closed, the wind and waves gradually subsided, and visibility gradually returned. The details of the island were revealed in a grotesque manner under the frequent lightning: the island was covered with very dense vegetation, with tall and straight trees standing proudly, and twisted and gnarled dark vines like giant pythons entwining the ancient trees, making it look like a primeval forest at first glance.

Sparks hovered high above the island, taking in its topography: it was an island with gentle slopes on all sides and a steep mountain peak in the center, its dense green vegetation obscuring the view, like a silent green ocean in a storm.

No danger has been detected in the spark.

"and many more!"

Uncle Tian, ​​who had been silently observing the island, suddenly narrowed his eyes, a look of astonishment flashing in his deep gaze: "This...this is Manlan Island!"

The next second, he abruptly turned to look at Chen Yuan: "Advisor Chen, this is what you're looking for."

As a seasoned fisherman with extensive experience at sea, he has sailed out to sea several times since the spiritual energy revival and knows the surrounding islands like the back of his hand.

This terrain is definitely Manland Island.

Chen Yuan's gaze was fixed on the dense forest battered by the wind and rain. A strange light flashed in his eyes as he murmured, "What a twist of fate."

As the storm approached, he had prepared to return to port early and wait for the storm to subside before setting sail again to search for Manland Island.

Little did he know that a random island he passed by was the Manlan Island he had been searching for.

The thought flashed through his mind, and Chen Yuan lowered his eyes to look at the twin concubines who had poked their little heads out: "This is fate. It seems that this advancement will go very smoothly."

However, compared to Chen Yuan's excited expression, the others' expressions changed drastically, as if they had all heard the terrifying legends of Manlan Island.

After a while, the fishing boat finally made its way to shore, albeit with some difficulty, in a relatively sheltered cove.

The group left the cabin and scrambled onto the slippery rocks, where rainwater instantly soaked them, leaving them feeling icy cold.

Looking ahead, the beach ends in a dense thicket, every leaf a venomous, deep green washed by the rain.

"Shh—" Just as everyone was observing the island up close, a strange, subtle sound came from the forest.

A pet beast, about the size of a palm and emerald green like jade, resembling a tree frog, was lying under a large leaf. Its bulging cheeks contracted, and it suddenly spat out a drop of dark green venom, which landed precisely on a slippery bluestone in front of the group's feet. In an instant, a small puff of pungent white smoke rose up, and a black spot was instantly etched onto the stone's surface.

The crowd retreated in fear, but Chen Yuan remained calm and slowly spoke: "Emerald Leaf Arrow Frog, a poisonous pet, highly venomous."

Although this thing is only of elite quality, its toxicity is extremely terrifying, enough to make cola faint several times over.

Just as everyone was filled with fear, a buzzing sound suddenly rang out.

Several purple bee-like insects, resembling honeybees but with sharp, serrated mouthparts, spiraled down from the shadows of the tree canopy. Their compound eyes gleamed with a greedy red light, and the venom flowing from their stingers was clearly visible.

Chen Yuan glanced at it, but before he could speak, Zhang Bai spoke up first: "This is a highly venomous winged bee, and it is also poisonous."

Then, he looked at Chen Yuan expectantly, as if seeking credit.

Chen Yuan smiled and nodded: "Yes."

Deeper into the dense forest, several vines covered with scarlet spots and sharp thorns silently spread outwards, their tips, covered with sharp barbs, wriggled slightly, sniffing out unfamiliar, fresh scents like bloodthirsty creatures.

Zhang Bai: "Blood Kiss Thorn Vine, poisonous."

The crowd's expressions changed again, horrified by the successive appearances of these poisonous pets. Suddenly, another enormous centipede, covered in moss and resembling a living rock, slowly moved through the pile of rotting leaves.

Its menacing mouthparts opened and closed, revealing purplish-black venom glands, and each crawl left a trail of shimmering, strangely fluorescent mucus.

After a long silence, Li Zhen suddenly spoke: "Giant Rock Poison Centipede, poison attribute, leader quality."

In an instant, a wide variety of poisonous pets enveloped everyone like an invisible shadow, and coupled with the strange noises that occasionally echoed from the dense forest, everyone's expressions changed repeatedly.

Everyone instinctively held their breath and moved toward the shore, trying to keep as far away from the terrifying jungle as possible.

"As expected of Poison Island, I saw so many poison-type pets as soon as I landed."

"No wonder it's a forbidden area for ordinary beast tamers."

"Only those psychopathic poison-specialized beast tamers would come here."

"Why don't we go back to the ship? I'd rather stay with the storm."

The initial encounter with Manland Island was unpleasant; the group felt as if they had just escaped one sea of ​​suffering only to stumble into another dangerous place.

Chen Yuan's expression remained unchanged; he even studied these poison-type pets with great interest.

He had already encountered various poisonous fungi-type pets in Yunnan Province and witnessed all sorts of poison-based skills, so he was used to it.

As long as there are no poison-type pets, it's fine.

Just as everyone was retreating towards the fishing boat, an even larger bolt of lightning illuminated the sea!

A steel-hulled vessel, far larger than a fishing boat, struggled to sail through the raging waves toward the same sheltered bay. Upon closer inspection, the condition of the large ship was shocking—several huge rips were visible on its side, the bow was tilted, and the metal railings above the hull were twisted and deformed over a large area.

"It's the association's ship!" Zhang Bai exclaimed, squinting as he recognized the ship's distinctive blue emblem.

The large ship also seemed to have spotted them, and adjusted its course in the gradually lessening storm, eventually running aground near the shore.

The cabin door opened, and a group of equally disheveled figures stumbled down the gangway in the pouring rain. The leader was none other than Yao Lu, the association advisor Chen Yuan had met at the East District dock.

"Why did they come here too?" Zhang Bai exclaimed in surprise.

Compared to Zhang Bai, who looked puzzled, Li Zhen's eyes lit up when he saw the badly damaged ship, and he felt inexplicably more at ease.

It seems that the people in the association have had similar experiences to him, equally miserable and wretched.

However, his ship had already sunk to the bottom of the sea and become the nest of aquatic pets, and the large ship was only teetering on the brink of collapse.

There were no strong winds on the island, only torrential rain falling continuously.

The two groups of people looked at each other from a distance through the rain. Yao Lu was about to lead the association members closer to inquire about the situation when a sudden change occurred.

Two familiar, ferocious black shadows appeared silently beneath the waves near the shore, taking advantage of the rain, and attacked the large ship that had just docked!
Looking up, one could see two raging sharks bursting out of the waves, their menacing jaws wide open, as if they would tear the large ship to shreds at any moment.

"Go away!"

A sharp, clear shout rang out amidst the heavy rain!
Yao Lu's eyes were sharp as knives. She took a step forward and stepped onto the slippery rock. Suddenly, a dazzling summoning array appeared in front of her.

"Hooo!"

A massive body crashed into the nearshore waters, splashing up a spray of water.

This is a tortoise-like pet that resembles a moving hill. Its thick shell is covered with sharp, menacing black bone spurs and ridged protrusions, resembling an inverted mountain of knives.

Its overall form is completely opposite to that of the Water Spirit Turtle, one of the three royal families of the Eastern Empire. Its neck is as thick as a crocodile's, covered with hard, dark blue scales. Its triangular head looks extremely fierce, with scarlet vertical pupils flashing with ferocity. Its huge mouth, filled with serrated fangs, makes a screeching friction sound every time it opens and closes!
Chen Yuan raised an eyebrow and looked at Yao Lu with surprise: "Raging Turtle?"

As everyone knows, the Water Spirit Turtle is gentle in nature and is one of the most suitable pets for novice beast tamers.

The raging tortoise, on the other hand, is ferocious and has an extremely strong bite force, making it impossible for ordinary beast tamers to gain its approval.

But the impression that the raging turtle gave Yao Lu was indeed consistent. This beast tamer did not look weak at all. On the contrary, she was like the seemingly calm sea, which would stir up huge waves once she got angry.

"Ow"

Seeing the raging sharks approaching, Cola was itching to go.

Although these two raging sharks were much smaller than the previous ones, the large number of people present gave Cola a rare opportunity to steal the spotlight.

Chen Yuan's voice rang out quietly: "Don't rush."

These two raging sharks were clearly Yao Lu's prey.

Yao Lu's eyes sharpened: "Raging Turtle, charge!"

The enraged turtle let out a deep roar, its thick limbs covered with sharp bone spikes slamming into the ground, its massive body creating a tsunami-like wall of water as it charged and crushed the two raging sharks with ferocious force.

As it approached the raging sea shark, its massive jaws, filled with fangs, opened wide, and a huge, rapidly spinning ball of water instantly condensed and exploded!
Water-type move: Water Bomb!
A raging shark was smashed by the furious turtle's rampage, its bones broken and tendons snapped, and it flew backward, belly up.

Another raging sea shark was hit head-on by the water bomb containing terrifying energy. Its thick-skinned and massive body became extremely fragile at this moment, and it was directly knocked away and fell into the sea, stirring up a towering column of water.

The battle ended instantly.

Cola was dumbfounded when he saw the two raging sharks being easily defeated.

This is quite different from the usual plot developments!
According to the plot, these weak beast tamers should be no match for the fierce beasts, so their masters step forward, and I, Cola, perform heroically and easily defeat the enemy.

But why is this happening!

Yao Lu's breathing became slightly rapid. The enraged turtle's enormous body stood like a mobile fortress near the sea, its fierce vertical pupils scanning the surface of the water.

The sea was turbulent, and the raging sharks were nowhere to be seen.

At this moment, the shore was so quiet that only the sound of wind and rain and heavy breathing could be heard.

Until Yao Lu strode towards Chen Yuan and the others.

(End of this chapter)