Beastmaster: I'm really just a forest ranger

Chapter 334 Advisor Chen's strength is always despair-inducing.
The gentle moonlight embraced the beach. The smoke of the fierce battle at dusk had long since dissipated, leaving only the soft rustling of the waves lapping against the sand and the crackling of the campfire burning wood.

A huge bonfire roared on the beach, its orange flames leaping and illuminating the people sitting in a circle, laughing and chatting.

The air was filled with a rich and mouthwatering aroma of grilled fish.

Several fish of various shapes were skewered on iron sticks and roasted over a campfire.

One of the spirit fish was exceptionally large, about three meters long, and its tender flesh was enough to make Cola's mouth water.

The fish skin sizzled under the high temperature, gradually turning golden and crispy, with oil dripping into the fire and sparking tiny sparks.

Several crew members were skillfully flipping the grilled fish, while Uncle Tian, ​​an expert in grilling, was carefully sprinkling special spice powder on the fish, making the aroma even more enticing.

"Come on! Eat it while it's hot! This is a silver-scaled trevally caught today, the meat is at its most tender!"

Uncle Tian looked around and met expectant eyes, but he ignored them all and decisively handed the first grilled spirit fish to Chen Yuan, who was sitting to the side.

"Consultant Chen, please go first."

Chen Yuan accepted it without hesitation and thanked him.

The fish meat was indeed fresh, fragrant, smooth, and tender, and the warm energy slowly nourished the body.

He gradually squinted his eyes, feeling his strength slowly returning.

The little guy's advancement took most of the day, during which Chen Yuan watched intently the whole time, only managing to eat some snacks to fill his stomach, as he was already starving.

The others did the same; they watched from morning till night, but there was no food on the mountaintop, so they stayed with Chen Yuan and went hungry for most of the day.

When the little guy successfully advanced, the Abyss Howling Viper that came for revenge was also defeated and wiped out. Before everyone could even reflect on what they had seen and heard that day, they hurriedly returned to the beach to prepare dinner.

A few caught fish, along with some food prepared before setting sail, made up a sumptuous barbecue dinner.

In a moment,

One by one, spirit fish and various barbecued dishes were served, and everyone ate heartily, forgetting to chat and focusing solely on enjoying the food.

Cola lay at Chen Yuan's feet, with a large plate of shredded fish in front of it. It ate very happily, its fluffy tail sweeping back and forth on the sand.

In a corner far from the noise of the campfire and close to the shade of the rainforest, the atmosphere is completely different.

The Morning and Evening Flower Fairy floated low in the air, her indigo silk-like skirt shimmering in the faint moonlight, her silver moon-colored eyes staring straight ahead.

Before it stood the tall, slender, and majestic Eternal Night Poppy.

The enormous, dark purple poppy crown drooped slightly, and its dark eyes flickered incessantly, as if it were exchanging insights on poison with the Morning and Evening Flower Fairy.

Only a diligent and studious little guy could do such a thing. Whenever it encounters a poison-type pet, it will definitely pull it along to exchange and learn together.

This time, it evolved into the Dawn and Dusk Fairy, successfully awakening the poison attribute and gaining more insights and understanding of the poison type. It is eager to exchange skills with other pets.

The Eternal Night Poppy, who cultivates both wood and poison, is undoubtedly the most suitable person to communicate with.

The Morning and Evening Flower Fairy slowly extended her slender petal hand, her fingertips swirling with an almost invisible wisp of deep purple mist.

With a gentle touch, the mist transformed into a spore and burrowed into a nearby low-growing coastal shrub with thick leaves.

Poison-type skill: Humus Explosion.

As the spores, brimming with potent toxic energy, quietly burst open, the shrub began to wither and turn black at a visible speed.

In just a moment, the once plump leaves seemed to have been drained of moisture, curling up, shriveling, and finally turning into charred pieces that crumbled at the slightest touch.

Within moments, the entire plant lost all its vitality, leaving only twisted, black, withered branches.

Watching the plant change over the entire process, the Morning and Evening Flower Fairy's silvery-white pupils remained calm and still, as if she had only done something insignificant.

The enormous crown of the Eternal Night Poppy swayed slightly, as if in acknowledgment.

Immediately, the Eternal Night Poppy Princess extended her arm, which was entwined with highly poisonous thorns. A drop of extremely dark purple-black venom condensed at the tip and gently dripped onto the root of another shrub of the same type.

The Morning and Evening Flower Fairy carefully observed the subtle changes in the drop of poison as it seeped into the soil and eroded the roots, her face showing deep thought, as if she were analyzing its components and efficacy.

A moment later, the Morning and Evening Flower Fairy raised her hand again.

A vibrant, emerald-green energy, like a warm stream, flowed from its palm and into the shrub that had just been ravaged by a deadly poison!

The changes were sudden.

Lush green leaves sprouted rapidly, and the withered, dark branches stood upright again, growing even more vigorously and full of life than before.

In a short while, the withered tree came back to life.

Morning and Evening Flower Fairy withdrew her palms, her face still expressionless, but a hint of contemplation appeared in her eyes.

It seems to be merely verifying a certain theory—that upon advancement, destruction and rebirth, poison and vitality, are like strings that can be plucked at will in its hands.

However, when its silvery-white pupils inadvertently swept across the depths of the rainforest's shadows, there were many pet beasts that had secretly followed the Eternal Night Poppy and were now hiding in the shadows, spying on the scene. Among them was the Crystal Cluster Narcissus.

When the Morning and Evening Flower Fairy cast her gaze upon them, these pets felt as if an invisible hand was gripping their throats tightly. The leaves and vines of the plant pets trembled violently, and the snake-like pets' eyes quivered.

They shrank back into the deepest shadows in terror, not daring to utter even the slightest rustling sound.

Crystal Cluster Narcissus was more afraid than its companions. It was the main member who deceived Chen Yuan and was afraid of being attacked and retaliated against by Dawn and Dusk Flower Fairy.

It had clearly seen that even the strange snake was no match for the Morning and Evening Flower Fairy.

In the eyes of the Morning and Evening Flower Fairy, she was probably no different from any other plant she could play with.

One poison-type skill and it will close its eyes forever.

The atmosphere around the campfire remained lively.

"Advisor Chen, the previous battle was amazing." Zhang Bai took a big gulp of fruit wine, his face slightly flushed, and his voice was loud. "Even if all my pets were combined, they would be instantly defeated by that Abyss Howling Viper. But in front of Morning Twilight Flower Fairy, the Abyss Howling Viper was like a pet snake being played with at will."

This is not just empty boasting.

Everyone witnessed the menacing Abyss Howling Viper, its power terrifying and its aura astonishing. It was undoubtedly a powerful third-tier pet beast, with few rivals.

Even with its formidable power, the Abyss Howl Viper was virtually powerless against the Morning and Evening Flower Fairy.

"Yeah, yeah! I feel like none of the pet competitions on TV are as exciting as this one." A young crew member gestured excitedly, his face beaming.

Chen Yuan smiled and said nothing.

The Wood-Poison Fairy of Dawn and Dusk already had an advantage over the Water-Poison Viper of Abyss Howling, and given that the latter was still slightly injured, defeating it was not an unbelievable feat.

If they cannot be easily defeated, it would be a denial of Chen Yuan's careful nurturing and the little guy's hard work.

Yao Lu sat opposite Chen Yuan, her ears filled with the endless praise from everyone. She would sometimes look at the raging sharks swimming by the sea, and sometimes at the morning and evening flower fairies practicing their skills near the rainforest. Scenes would come flooding into her mind.

Ultimately, the image of the brutally beaten leader of the Furious Sharks gradually overlapped with that of the Roaring Viper.

These wild beasts, which appear incredibly powerful and ferocious to outsiders, seem weak and insignificant in Consultant Chen's eyes.

Even though she and Chen Yuan both serve as consultants, there are still differences between them.

An unimaginable gap.

A jumble of thoughts crashed against her mind like a raging storm. Her eyes flashed with complex emotions that were hard to describe. Suddenly, she stood up and walked toward Chen Yuan amidst the puzzled gazes of the crowd.

A clear voice drifted on the sea breeze: "Advisor Chen, let's have a match."

Chen Yuan, who was eating grilled fish, looked up blankly: "Huh?"

Yao Lu's eyes were calm, but a fierce fighting spirit broke through the constraints of her pupils and was presented to Chen Yuan without any concealment.

Chen Yuan was stunned.

You, Yao Lu, how did you become a battle maniac like Zhuang Jianbai?

Upon hearing this, everyone's eyes lit up.

"Yeah!"

"Advisor Yao challenges Advisor Chen! Advisor showdown!"

People stopped eating the barbecue, and a chorus of cheers and jeers rose and fell.

The beach was noisy, the waves were lapping gently, and Yao Lu's eyes reflected the starry sky: "Advisor Chen, this may be our only chance to exchange skills."

After today, Chen Yuan will return to the Qinling Mountains, and the two will be separated by thousands of miles, with little chance of meeting.

Unless we meet at the Eastern Glory Conference.

But the hope is too slim.

Chen Yuan glanced at Yao Lu, whose gaze was resolute, and then at Kele, who had finished eating the fish at some point and was now staring at him expectantly, her blue eyes sparkling with excitement, and the tip of her tail wagging slightly.

The little guy clearly heard the word "battle" and was filled with fighting spirit.

"Okay." Chen Yuan put down the grilled fish in his hand and replied with a smile, "Let's stop here."

Jiang Chen, who had been looking aloof, suddenly looked up and stared at the two of them in disbelief.

I was here first! Then, his mind raced, and he couldn't care less about anything else. He quickly said, "Advisor Chen, I also want to fight you."

Chen Yuan smiled and replied, "Next game."

The two walked to an open area on the beach, where the others surrounded them, with Li Zhen acting as a temporary referee.

At this moment, the hustle and bustle froze, with only the evening breeze gently caressing the island.

Yao Lu's dark blue uniform looked particularly serene in the firelight, and her face held a serious, inquisitive expression: "Advisor Chen, please give me your guidance."

"Please give me your guidance." Chen Yuan nodded with a smile.

The next moment, Yao Lu's gaze sharpened, and a summoning array appeared in front of her.

Boom!
With a dull, massive sound like a boulder falling to the ground, the beach trembled violently as a colossal creature crashed to the ground.

It was Yao Lu's main pet beast, the Raging Turtle.

The raging tortoise resembles a moving black hill, its body covered with ferocious black bone spikes and ridged protrusions, its thick limbs sinking deep into the sand, leaving deep pits with every step it takes.

The enormous triangular head was incredibly ferocious, its scarlet vertical pupils, like burning lava, were fixed on the cola in front of it, and its huge mouth, filled with serrated fangs, opened and closed slightly.

It exuded a suffocating aura of terror simply by standing there.

But Cola seemed oblivious to this powerful aura; it bared its teeth and grinned at the enraged turtle: "Awooo~"

Muddy howl.

"Raging Turtle." Yao Lu gathered her energy and focused her mind, her expression serious. "Water Bomb."

She was well aware of the objective differences between the two pets, so she directly had the Raging Turtle use its most proficient and powerful move.

"Roar!"

The enraged turtle raised its head and roared, its scarlet vertical pupils shooting out a fierce light, and its huge mouth, filled with sharp teeth, suddenly opened to an exaggerated arc.

Suddenly, the gaping maw condensed into a highly compressed, deep blue water sphere, the surrounding air distorted by the extreme water pressure, emitting a piercing buzzing sound.

Boom——! !

The deep blue water sphere, like a siege cannon fired from its barrel, roared towards the cola in front of it with a piercing shriek that tore through the air and a devastating high-pressure shockwave!

Where the water bomb passed, a deep trench was carved into the beach, and sand and gravel shot out to both sides like bullets.

Chen Yuan's eyes remained calm as a thought flashed through his mind: "Void Vortex Assault."

Since that's the case, let's go head-to-head, skip the probing in ordinary battles, and decide the winner with our strongest moves.

"Ow!"

Cola let out a long howl, and the black ribbons surrounding its body suddenly lit up. Ripples of blue light spread from its toes, and then countless visible blue wind blades appeared out of thin air around it, spinning at high speed.

The next moment, Cola's eyes sharpened, and it charged forward suddenly, accompanied by a fierce gale. Its speed, which was beyond the reach of the eye, tore through the air in an instant and emitted a shrill whistle that could pierce eardrums, as it head-on met the violently bombarded water bombs!

boom! ! !
The world seemed to fall silent at that moment.

The moment the high-pressure water bomb, imbued with terrifying kinetic energy, collided violently with the cola carrying a fierce wind, a violent shockwave rapidly spread in all directions. Immediately afterwards, the deep blue water sphere was easily split open, torn apart, and disintegrated like a fragile bubble, eventually turning into tiny water droplets that fell to the ground.

But Cola's offensive intensified instead of decreasing, and in an instant it rushed into the Raging Turtle's field of vision, with a gale whistling like sharp blades.

The enraged turtle's crimson vertical pupils revealed a hint of horror. It wanted to shrink its head and hide, but the fierce wind had already covered its entire body, and thousands of boning knives pierced through its body almost in an instant.

Amidst everyone's incredulous gazes, the enraged turtle let out a mournful howl. Its seemingly indestructible shell, covered with ferocious bone spikes, proved as fragile as paper in front of Cola.

The fierce wind and the enormous impact combined to cause the enraged tortoise, as large as a hill, to go limp and crash to its knees on the beach, creating a huge sand crater.

The enraged tortoise tried to stand up, but the intense pain spreading throughout its body made it unable to struggle. It could only collapse helplessly in the sandpit, its huge head slamming heavily onto the sand, kicking up a cloud of dust.

The evening breeze gently caressed the enraged tortoise, and only desperate whimpers could be heard.

The beach was deathly silent, making the crackling of the campfire all the more jarring.

Everyone was stunned speechless by the scene of the instant kill. Yao Lu's pupils contracted almost imperceptibly, her tightly pursed lips became somewhat stiff, and her fingers hanging at her sides unconsciously curled up.

But she quickly regained her composure, looked at Chen Yuan and bowed slightly: "I lost."

Although they had long known there was a gap between them,
Hey.

"Okay, let's stop here."

When Chen Yuan's calm voice rang out, the violent air currents around Cola instantly subsided, and it slowly returned to Chen Yuan's side, its fur fluttering in the night breeze.

The enraged tortoise struggled to pull its leg out of the sandpit, growling in pain. Its eyes were filled with fear and lingering dread as it looked at the cola.

Chen Yuan nodded to Yao Lu, then looked at Jiang Chen, who was about to fight him. He was about to speak when he saw the latter silently take a few steps back and remain silent.

Chen Yuan understood and looked away.

Everyone was still deeply shocked by the fact that the Raging Turtle had been instantly killed by the Wind Rider.

They did not fight the Abyss Howling Viper, but could only glimpse its power from its aura.

But Yao Lu's Raging Turtle was different. They had witnessed the Raging Turtle's battles more than once and knew how terrifying it was.

The enraged turtle, which they considered incredibly powerful and invincible, was instantly killed by the Wind Rider.

One of the beast tamers whispered, "I feel that the gap between Consultant Yao and Consultant Chen is even greater than the gap between me and Consultant Yao."

Others dared not express their opinions, but simply nodded silently.

Zhang Bai suddenly sighed, "Sigh, after watching this battle, I don't want to be a beast tamer anymore."

Li Zhen craned his neck: "Why?"

Zhang Bai sighed, "I feel that no matter what, I can't compare to Consultant Chen. The gap between people is just too big."

Li Zhen remained silent.

After a moment of silence, he suddenly patted Zhang Bai on the shoulder, deeply moved, and said in a deep voice, "What I've experienced these past two days has made me feel the same way."

"Consultant Chen's abilities always leave people feeling hopeless."

In their eyes, Yao Lu was already an outstanding beast tamer who was hard to catch up with.

But the opponent he was striving to catch up with was easily defeated by Consultant Chen, and the feeling was indescribable.

"but."

Li Zhen's eyes flashed, and he changed the subject: "Since there are powerful beast tamers like Consultant Chen who pursue the championship, there must also be middle-level beast tamers like us who work diligently to protect our region."

"We can't do without anyone."

Zhang Bai's lips gradually turned up, but he fiddled with his long hair and chuckled, "Brother Zhen, I also aspire to become a champion."

Li Zhen spread his hands: "Go, young man, your opponent is Advisor Chen."

Zhang Bai: "Oh, then I'm sorry to bother you."

After the battle ended, Chen Yuan gave Yao Lu a few words of earnest guidance, and all the other beast tamers rushed over.

"Consultant Chen, could you please take a look at my water turtle?"

"Consultant Chen, I wonder what areas my Mukden Penguin could be improved upon?"

What was originally a friendly sparring match quickly turned into a coaching session by Chen Yuan. He talked until his throat was dry, but fortunately, everyone's questions were relatively simple, and with his current strength and knowledge, he easily provided guidance.

Until Lan Yingdan stood in front of him, blinked, and a smile spread across her lips: "Advisor Chen, what areas do you think I can improve in?"

Lan Yingdan had already learned about Chen Yuan's deeds from others, so she came to inquire.

Chen Yuan fell into deep thought for a moment.

He glanced deeply at Lan Yingdan, then at the velvety pink snake coiled around her arm and the indifferent Bloodthorn Rose, and hesitated to speak.

After a while, he finally organized his thoughts and said tactfully, "You are very talented and don't need much guidance from others."

Lan Yingdan was not satisfied with Chen Yuan's perfunctory answer. She twitched her nose slightly and said, "Advisor Chen, please speak freely. I can accept it."

"Ok."

Hearing this, Chen Yuan could only nod. He first glanced at Lan Yingdan, whose face was full of expectation, and then said slowly, "I suggest you don't become a poison-type beast tamer."

Lan Yingdan's face stiffened, and her eyes widened.

"Ah."

Standing to the side, Jiang Chen nodded indifferently and said sarcastically, "I have never seen a poison-type beast tamer who has been deceived by a pet beast."

Lan Yingdan's eyes widened: "You were still fooled!"

Jiang Chen said indifferently, "I am not a poison-specialized beast tamer."

(End of this chapter)