Beastmaster: I'm really just a forest ranger

Chapter 328 You...you're Consultant Chen?!

The anomaly that Cola discovered through the Heart Domain Network was like a pebble thrown into a calm lake, creating ripples in Chen Yuan's heart.

This is very unusual.

Just as Chen Yuan was pondering, the chaotic battle gradually came to an end.

With the help of Bloodthorn Rose and Twin Flower Concubines, this rabble composed of first and second-tier members was no match for them and quickly retreated.

Hiss!
This mixed group of snake-like pets, including Fire-Patterned Serpent, Green Mist Viper, and Withered Vine Serpent, quickly broke free from the vines binding them, stopped spewing flames and poisonous mist, turned their heads around, and scattered in all directions.

They either burrow into burrows, hide in dense vines, or slip into the thick shadows of the forest, disappearing in the blink of an eye.

Several snake-like pets, who had fainted from their injuries, were lying on the ground. Their companions did not abandon them; they bit their tails and dragged them away with difficulty until they disappeared.

During the snake-like pets' escape, the plant-like pets did not give chase, but simply watched the scene unfold.

Bloodthorn Rose, with an indifferent expression, wanted to give chase, but when Blue Jade saw that many plant-type pets were injured, she called out, "Don't chase them, stay and protect us."

The peace-loving twin flower concubine would not choose to pursue. She approached a wounded ink tree spirit with light steps, gently waved her hands, and tore off a healing petal to hand it over.

Chen Yuan stood silently in place, his eyes flickering as he fell into deep thought.

Combining the unusual situation that Cola had sensed, he had just keenly noticed a strange phenomenon.

Despite the fierce battle, the snake-like pets were not seriously injured.

A fire-patterned serpent that had fought a fierce battle with the ink tree spirit for a long time only showed shallow wounds, and even its scales were not seriously damaged.
The withered vine snake that fought against the iron thorn shrub also only suffered minor scale injuries. Although its movement was slightly affected, it was by no means seriously injured. The other snakes were mostly slightly injured.

This phenomenon is highly unusual compared to the chaotic appearance of the battlefield.

Could it be that these two groups, after fighting fiercely for so long, are still only in the initial warm-up and sparring stage?

The snake-like pets attacked by the Bloodthorn Rose and the Twin Flower Concubine were all seriously injured and had to be dragged along by their own kind.

Just as Chen Yuan was wondering, Lan Yingdan took out a bottle of healing spray and began to treat the injuries of these wounded plant-type pets.

Their injuries were almost identical to those of the snake-like pets; they suffered only minor injuries and recovered completely in no time after being sprayed with a healing spray.

This situation made Chen Yuan even more puzzled. He observed these suspicious plant-like pets without leaving a trace, and a series of guesses emerged in his mind.

Before long, the injured plant-type pets recovered rapidly under the combined effects of the healing spray and healing petals, emitting comfortable rustling sounds.

"Alright, you'll all be bouncing around again soon." Lan Yingdan put one hand on her hip, smiling as she looked at the plant-type pets. Then she shook the few remaining healing sprays, her tone revealing a hint of relief, "Luckily, I brought three bottles of healing spray this time."

As soon as the words were spoken, the plant-type pets that had recovered from their injuries all rushed forward to surround the Blue Tassel that was treating them. The Ink Tree Spirit swayed its dark trunk and shook its arm-like branches, and the leaves above its head rustled, as if it were performing a comical tree dance.
The Venus flytrap's traps open and close, and the leaves extending from its stem sway gently, in sync with the comical dance of the Ink Tree Spirit.
In addition, all sorts of plant-like pets surrounded Blue Lantana, swaying back and forth as if performing a strange ritual to express their gratitude.

Several plant-based pets also set their sights on Chen Yuan, who was watching from the sidelines. But as soon as they surrounded him, they saw Cola grinning and were immediately terrified, trembling and shrinking back to where they were.

Cola didn't sense any genuine gratitude from these guys.

Their mood swings were very strange. Cola thought about it carefully and finally came up with a rather apt analogy:

This emotional fluctuation occurs every time it tries to trick its owner into giving it a cold Coke.

Do these guys want "Coke" too?
"Hahaha, you guys are so enthusiastic!"

Surrounded by people, Lan Yingdan waved her hand, a joyful smile spreading across her face: "But it's nothing. I was just trying to help you, and I didn't expect to run into this."

After interacting with the group of enthusiastic and grateful little ones for a while, Lan Yingdan suddenly remembered the real purpose of her trip, and her big eyes sparkled with anticipation: "By the way, can you take us to find the Eternal Night Poppy now?"

She looked up at the sky and added, "The sun is about to set, we need to hurry."

But as soon as the words were spoken, the air seemed to freeze for a moment.

The Ink Tree Spirit, the Illusionary Venus Flytrap, the Ironthorn Bush, and the Crystal Cluster Narcissus, who had just expressed their gratitude, all fell into an eerie silence.

The silence startled Lan Yingdan: "Is it inconvenient?"

Suddenly, the petals or leaves of these pets trembled slightly, as if they were communicating with each other in some silent way.

The crystal cluster narcissus turned to face its kind, its light blue petals swaying gently, conveying a mysterious message.

Chen Yuan crossed his arms and silently watched this scene.

After a while, the Crystal Cluster Narcissus, which acted as a mouthpiece for both sides, slowly walked up to Blue Tassel. It raised its delicate face, revealing a pair of misty eyes, and its gently trembling body expressed complex emotions.

It felt like fear, guilt, and grievance.

Seeing the reaction of the crystal cluster narcissus, Lan Yingdan squatted down and asked softly, "Is there something troubling you?"

She paused, then smiled and waved her clenched fist: "It's okay, just tell me, I can help you."

Despite being overly naive and innocent, Lan Yingdan, a poison-specialized beast tamer, did not include Chen Yuan in her statement.

The daffodils trembled even more violently, their branches and leaves on both sides of their trunks shaking uncontrollably, and tears glistened in their innocent and kind eyes.

Then, the crystal cluster daffodils slowly recounted their plight.

"Ouch!"

The dog translator went live on time.

According to the Crystal Cluster Narcissus, they were indeed very grateful to Blue Tassel and Chen Yuan for their help. They would remember this kindness and repay it in the future.

But the situation is different now.

Although the two had temporarily driven away those nasty creatures, they were keeping a close eye on the area and could return at any time.

Hearing this, Lan Yingdan looked worried: "That's true. Once we leave, those guys might launch another attack."

Cola wanted to say that these guys were just a rabble and that it could sweep them away with a breath, but when it saw its calm owner, it had a change of heart and chose not to make a sound.

Cola continued translating.

The Crystal Cluster Narcissus and the others were indeed worried about the situation described by Blue Tassel Dan. They dared not leave this place until they truly possessed the power to contend with this group of snake-like pets.

These words further deepened Chen Yuan's doubts.

Suddenly, the crystal cluster daffodil stared longingly at the blue jasmine, its light blue petals swaying gently, displaying a pitiful appearance.

If only they could increase their strength.

I wish they had lots and lots of spiritual plants.

With the enhanced spiritual plants, they could fight against those vile creatures and lead the two to find the Eternal Night Poppy.

"That's it"

After listening to Crystal Cluster Narcissus's explanation, Lan Yingdan nodded thoughtfully, then frowned slightly and muttered to herself, "There should be many spiritual plants on this island that can enhance strength, but given your current situation, it will be difficult for you to obtain them."

After a slight pause, her eyes gleamed: "How about this, I happen to have some spiritual plants on me, I'll give them all to you."

The eyes of the Crystal Cluster Narcissus instantly lit up. It excitedly swayed its body and pressed its branches and leaves tightly against the thighs of the Blue Tassel to express its gratitude.

The other pets once again surrounded the kind and generous Blue Lantana, and the fiery tree dance quickly resumed.

While responding to the enthusiastic little ones, Lan Yingdan took out the spiritual plants she had harvested on the island from her backpack and explained in detail: "This is a willow leaf with wood attribute, and this is a poisonous one."

Once Lan Yingdan had sent out all the spiritual plants, these guys quickly collected them.

"Although there aren't many spiritual plants, this is just a small token of my appreciation. I hope you can accept it."

As they were talking, Lan Yingdan suddenly noticed that these guys, after obtaining the spiritual plants, abandoned her and surged towards Chen Yuan like a tidal wave. She was momentarily stunned: "?"

"Ouch!"

Cola glared at them, radiating an incredibly powerful and intimidating aura that immediately stunned the greedy group.

Chen Yuan smiled strangely, muttering to himself, "These guys really do have ulterior motives."

Since becoming a beast tamer, he has always obtained spiritual plants from his pets, but now there are pets asking him for spiritual plants.

The thought flashed through his mind, and Chen Yuan spread his hands: "I don't have any spiritual plants on me."

His purpose in this trip was to find the Eternal Silent Sand Flower, and he did not seek out any other spiritual plants during the process.

In Chen Yuan's backpack, the only item he currently possesses is the Sunflower Heart provided by the Qin Province Beast Tamer Association. However, this spiritual plant is an extremely precious resource for advancing the Twin Flower Concubine, and he would never give it to these guys.

Perhaps it was the strong scent of cola that startled these creatures; they paused for a moment, then turned around and surrounded Lan Yingdan again.

Lan Yingdan helplessly raised her hands: "I really don't have any left."

But these guys didn't seem to believe it and still surrounded Lan Yingdan, demanding more spiritual plants.

"enough!"

Just as Chen Yuan was about to speak up to stop this farce, a cold voice suddenly rang out from the shadow of a giant fungus behind him.

The two turned around at the same time, and Chen Yuan glanced at Cola at the same time.

Knowing he was in the wrong, Cola immediately shrank back, a guilty smile appearing on his face: "Ouch!"

It was so busy translating that it momentarily forgot to be on guard against its surroundings.

At the same moment, a tall, slender figure slowly walked out.

The young man was dressed in a well-tailored, easy-to-move dark gray combat suit, and his expression was extremely cold.

His eyes were as sharp as an eagle's, his gaze sweeping rapidly over the plant-type pets demanding spiritual plants, a cold smile appearing on his face.

The man's gaze finally landed on Lan Yingdan, who was surrounded by people, and he said calmly, "Put away your ridiculous pity. These plants, which only know how to play the role of weak and pitiful creatures, are weaving a complete deception."

His tone was flat and even, yet it felt like a bucket of ice water poured over Lan Yingdan's heart.

"scam?!"

Lan Yingdan abruptly withdrew her right hand, which was caressing the crystal cluster narcissus, her pretty face filled with astonishment and confusion.

"I am Jiang Chen from Qiongzhou Beast Taming Academy. You can find my information online."

Perhaps to make his statement more convincing, Jiang Chen first revealed his identity, then glanced indifferently at the group of plant-like pets who had clearly begun to fidget with unease at his appearance, his tone growing increasingly cold:

“Just a few hours ago, I encountered the exact same scene: a poor flower being attacked, a fight between two groups of pet beasts, and finally, they demanded spiritual plants from me.”

He spoke expressionlessly, as if he were talking about something that had nothing to do with him:

“I was impressed by their disguise, or rather, I underestimated their cunning. Out of curiosity and charity, I gave them some of the spiritual plants.”

"But they weren't satisfied, so I offered to help them find spiritual plants."

Looking at Jiang Chen, whose expression and tone were icy, Chen Yuan's eyes flickered.

He may look cold and ruthless, but he has a kind heart.

Jiang Chen's voice continued, a mocking smile playing on his lips:

"While I was searching for spiritual plants, I accidentally discovered that these guys were taking the spiritual plants I had given them into a cave."

At this point, the sneer at the corner of his mouth widened: "I sneaked into the cave and found these guys sneaking around with those snake-like pets."

"Oh, they were not at all tense before, but instead stayed together peacefully, their atmosphere so harmonious that they seemed to be of the same kind."

Lan Yingdan looked down at the silently retreating narcissus clusters, her expression one of astonishment.

Jiang Chen stared coldly at the group of retreating plant-like beasts, his voice chilling: "Now let's talk about this properly."

Jiang Chen's words immediately answered all of Chen Yuan's doubts, and he nodded in understanding.

All the previous doubts—the harmless snake-like pets, the deliberately controlled minor injuries during the melee, and the absurd demand for spiritual plants—are interconnected, forming a clear and ironic truth.

scam!

A self-directed and self-acted scam targeting spiritual plants!

Plant-based and snake-based pets team up to stage a self-inflicted injury scheme, with only one goal: to trick the beast tamer into giving them the spiritual plants.

Chen Yuan sighed inwardly, "Indeed, you can't underestimate any pet beast. They might be just as wicked as the Electric Flying Cat."

He was used to seeing fights between pet beast clans, but this was the first time he had encountered something like this.

"How can it be……"

At this moment, Lan Yingdan was completely stunned. She looked at the plant pets that she had been protecting before, her face full of disbelief.

Their fragility and helplessness, their pitiful state, now appear incredibly hypocritical and despicable under Jiang Chen's revelation.

"Hiss..."

"Susu..."

All the plant pets whose disguises were exposed panicked instantly. The fear of having their secrets exposed made them unable to maintain their victimhood.

The Ink Tree Spirit shook its hard branches violently, the Illusionary Venus Flytrap opened its traps and aimed at everyone, the Iron Thorn Bush's thorny vines tensed up instantly and gathered power, and even the usually timid Crystal Cluster Narcissus emitted a fearful yet resolute energy fluctuation!

They want to attack!
Upon seeing this, Jiang Chen snorted coldly, his disgust almost tangible.

His indifferent expression remained unchanged as he gently raised his right hand: "Steelback Scorpions, quiet them down."

hum!
The summoning array emitted a dazzling white light, and a huge and extremely oppressive figure suddenly appeared in front of Jiang Chen. It landed silently, but brought with it a suffocatingly cold aura!

The Steel-Spined Scorpion is very robust, its entire body covered with a thick, metallic-looking carapace. Countless jagged, sharp bone spurs naturally form on the carapace, gleaming with a dangerous dark green venomous light.

Its tail is raised high, and the barb at the end is enormous, gleaming with a chilling light.

A pair of enormous pincers, like giant axes, were covered with serrated teeth. Cold and ruthless compound eyes swept indifferently over the restless plant beasts in front of them. A powerful and heavy aura of ferocity enveloped the entire area!
The moment the Steel-Spine Poison Scorpion appeared, its ferocious aura, emanating from a top predator, was enough to instantly shatter the fierce disguises of plant pets like the Ink Tree Spirit and Iron Thorn Bush.

They seemed to be gripped tightly by an invisible giant hand, their intention to attack crushed.

Chen Yuan glanced at the Steel-Spine Scorpion, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes.

This aura was far superior to even Yao Lu's raging tortoise.

This Jiang Chen, who claims to be from the Qiongzhou Beast Taming Academy, should be a beast tamer of the same level as Zhuang Jianbai.

A thought flashed through his mind, and Chen Yuanping looked ahead, preparing to end this farce in his own way.

Such an absurd thing happening during the search for the Eternal Silent Flower made even the usually amiable Advisor Chen feel annoyed: "Cola."

"Ow!"

Cola's gaze sharpened as he took a half-step forward, the black ribbons surrounding him swaying wildly, his aura surging, and a gust of wind suddenly swept across the entire area.

You despicable bunch, how dare you deceive kind-hearted Coke!
Unforgivable!

A sudden gust of wind arose, howling in from all directions and sweeping across every corner.

The giant vines began to sway, the tall trees began to shake, and the plant pets within them were even more so.

The leaves swept up by the gale fluttered down onto these creatures. They had just been intimidated by the aura of the Steel-Spined Scorpion, and now they were enveloped by the [Wind Surge], rendering them unable to move.

At that moment, even the air seemed to freeze.

The previously chaotic scene immediately returned to calm. Both the restless plant pets and the ferocious steel-spine scorpions were forced to pause under the howling wind.

The handsome young man, who had always been smiling and amiable in Lan Yingdan's eyes, suddenly stepped forward into the gale. His fine black hair swayed in the wind, and his casual beach clothes stood out: "Now we should settle this score."

"If you can't answer my questions properly, then..."

"Ow!"

Before its owner could finish speaking, Cola fiercely slammed its paws against the ground, creating an even stronger gust of wind.

Then let you keep company with that pack of Snow Cloud Wolves that buried the Qinling Mountains!

Just as Cola was displaying its power, Jiang Chen suddenly turned around and looked over. His gaze kept shifting between Chen Yuan and Cola, and finally he exclaimed in surprise: "You, you are Consultant Chen?"

For the first time, Jiang Chen's voice faltered. He stared intently at Chen Yuan's face, his eyes flashing sharply as if searching for crucial fragments of information in his memory.

Chen Yuan turned his head and met a pair of incredibly intense gazes, realizing something was wrong.

(End of this chapter)