Beast Taming: I'm Really Just a Forest Ranger-Chapter 123 - 109: Astonishing Discovery! (Part 2)
"Woo woo!"
The Ice Fox planted its feet on the ground, its petite body darting around the Flame-tailed Fox, exhaling a stream of cold breath that spiraled, encircling the Flame-tailed Fox within.
"Oh? Cold Breath?" Chen Yuan’s eyes lit up.
Cold Breath is a skill many Ice-type Pet Beasts can awaken, but the way the Ice Fox used it was very unique—it ran around the Flame-tailed Fox, indirectly creating an effect similar to Flame Prison, trapping the Flame-tailed Fox inside.
"What a clever Ice Fox, it knows how to use its moves flexibly," Chen Yuan applauded.
"Ow ow~"
Cola nonchalantly glanced at the Ice Fox, yawning involuntarily.
For this little Ice Fox, one Wind Blade would suffice to end the battle.
Chen Yuan noticed Cola’s reaction and said sternly, "I always told you not to be arrogant, and now you’ve forgotten it all."
"Deducted one bottle of Cola."
Cola’s expression froze.
On the field,
Cold Breath closed in step by step, rapidly lowering the temperature around, causing the Flame-tailed Fox to shiver, its body trembling, and the flame at its tail dimmed.
But its gaze sharpened, as flames surged in its mouth, suddenly shooting a scorching pillar of fire straight ahead, piercing through Cold Breath!
The next moment, a faint Flame Stream burst all over the Flame-tailed Fox, the flame at its tail flared up, its momentum soared as it dashed forward with incredible speed, charging toward the Ice Fox.
The Ice Fox obviously didn’t expect the Flame-tailed Fox’s response to be so quick, reflecting a fiery red figure in its eyes and suddenly being engulfed by blazing flames, losing control and falling backward.
After a while, the Ice Fox lay on the ground, its breath weak.
Meanwhile, a voice echoed in Chen Yuan’s mind:
[Defeated Tier One Pet Beast, gained 0.1 Source Point]
"Hmm?" Chen Yuan squinted, murmuring in surprise.
Can I gain Source Points like this?
At this moment, only the Flame-tailed Fox defeated the Ice Fox, allowing Chen Yuan to gain Source Points.
But... he hadn’t contracted the Flame-tailed Fox.
However, Chen Yuan suddenly remembered that even without contracting Cola, he could gain corresponding victory Source Points.
Is there a commonality between Cola and the Flame-tailed Fox?
Or, previously the Flame-tailed Fox couldn’t gain Source Points for him, but now it can. What’s changed?
Chen Yuan’s eyes flashed, thoughts swirling rapidly, he soon reached a conclusion.
Favorability!
Cola and the Flame-tailed Fox’s Favorability both reached 80, and he distinctly remembered the Flame-tailed Fox’s Favorability being less than 80 the last time he saw it at Crescent Lake.
Today, perhaps because of jam sandwiches, the Flame-tailed Fox’s Favorability towards him broke through to 80.
"So it means that even if I haven’t contracted a Pet Beast, if its Favorability towards me reaches 80, as long as it defeats other Pet Beasts, I can still earn Source Points." Intuition told Chen Yuan this was the correct answer.
"If that’s the case, I need to quickly increase the Favorability of the little ones towards me."
Obtaining Source Points from multiple channels is the right way to utilize the system.
"Now, tell me, what’s the grudge between you?" Thoughts passing by, Chen Yuan looked at the Flame-tailed Fox.
"Ying ying~"
The Flame-tailed Fox gazed complexly at the unconscious Ice Fox, slowly revealing the cause.
It turned out the Flame-tailed Fox once clashed with the Ice Fox over a Spirit Plant. At that time, the Flame-tailed Fox defeated the Ice Fox and obtained the Spirit Plant, but the latter was not convinced and periodically came to challenge the Flame-tailed Fox.
But it continuously got defeated.
This scenario was very familiar, reminding Chen Yuan of Spark and the Gray Feathered Hunting Eagle.
The Gray Feathered Hunting Eagle was equally unconvinced and stubborn, eventually becoming Spark’s subordinate.
"Since that’s the case, I’ll treat it first." Chen Yuan took out Healing Ointment to heal the Ice Fox.
The Ice Fox wasn’t a bad creature, and as a former wildlife rescuer, Chen Yuan hadn’t forgotten his mission.
"I must say, having Healing Ointment makes treating wounds much simpler," Chen Yuan sighed.
Now, wounds only need disinfecting, followed by ointment application, then it’s just waiting for recovery.
While treating it, Chen Yuan took the opportunity to touch the Ice Fox’s soft fur, gaining a Source Point.
"Woo....."
Not long after,
The Ice Fox opened its amber eyes, seeing several pairs of eyes fixed upon it, it instantly got scared, panic flashing in its eyes as it repeatedly retreated, until it was hiding behind a big tree, timidly poking out a small head, blinking.
"Born to be cute." Seeing the Ice Fox’s reaction, Chen Yuan couldn’t help but remark.
In today’s Pet Beast market, cute Pet Beasts like the Flame-tailed Fox and Ice Fox are priced highest, beloved by Beastmasters of all ages.
But surprisingly, more male Beastmasters buy cute Pet Beasts than female Beastmasters.
Female Beastmasters often prefer majestic and powerful Pet Beasts.
Luckily, Chen Yuan is different; he wants them all.
Chen Yuan smiled gently, speaking softly, "You can spar and battle, but control the limits, don’t easily get injured."
The Flame-tailed Fox against the Ice Fox, regardless of how many times they battle, the former’s win rate is much higher.
One is Fire Attribute, the other is Ice Attribute, and coupled with the Flame-tailed Fox having eaten many Blazing Fruits, its advantage is significant.
"Woo."
The Ice Fox didn’t respond, just stared intently at the three little ones beside Chen Yuan, its body subtly trembling.
"Well, I should go now."
Chen Yuan stood up, first nodded at the Ice Fox, then waved to the Flame-tailed Fox, "You two get along well, I’ll bring tasty treats next time."
Pausing briefly, he added, "You’re both foxes, team up to tackle other Pet Beasts."
Saying that, he left.
Until Chen Yuan and the three companions’ figures disappeared, the Ice Fox cautiously emerged.
Despite this, it remained tense, frequently glancing back, fixating on the direction Chen Yuan departed.
"Woo."
Seeing Chen Yuan not returning, it finally sighed in relief.
Noticing the Ice Fox’s response, the Flame-tailed Fox chuckled secretly, but suddenly recalled Chen Yuan’s advice as he left, its eyes flickering, lost in thought.
When the Ice Fox appeared in front of it, the Flame-tailed Fox pushed the remaining jam sandwich to it: "Ying ying."
"Woo?"
The Ice Fox blinked, its cotton candy-like tail swaying side to side.
"Ying."
The Flame-tailed Fox first gestured at the jam sandwich, then lowered its head to eat.
"Woo..."
Seeing the Flame-tailed Fox’s actions, the Ice Fox hesitated for a long time, until seeing the jam sandwich diminishing, cautiously stuck out its tongue to taste.
Woo, better than roadside grass.
The Ice Fox’s eyes lit up, then it opened wide, gobbling down ravenously, like it hadn’t eaten its fill in a while.
For a moment, the red and white little ones leaned together, wholeheartedly focusing on the jam sandwich ahead, with only the whispering wind consistently audible.
At this moment, Chen Yuan was on his way to the Forest Ranger’s Cabin.
But due to changes in terrain, Chen Yuan inadvertently got lost.
He had to ask Spark to fly high, first locating the Forest Ranger’s Cabin, then guiding them there.
Fortunately, soon Spark returned to inform Chen Yuan it found the Forest Ranger’s Cabin.
"Spark, I’ll rely on you for this," Chen Yuan said.
"Chew~"
Spark took flight, the Electric Flying Cat following closely, while Cola remained beside Chen Yuan.
Finally, over an hour later, the sun gradually shifted westward, Chen Yuan glimpsed the familiar mountain cabin from afar.
Except, as he approached the Forest Ranger’s Cabin, he heard many muffled roars, strikingly noisy.
Chen Yuan’s expression shifted slightly, "Has Old Xing gotten into trouble again?"
Chen Yuan hastened his steps, pushing aside the last patch of grass, the scene unfolded before his eyes—a herd of Star Moon Deer gathered on the open space in front of the Forest Ranger’s Cabin, some lying down, some standing, some leisurely grazing, others leaning against Old Xing.
Chen Yuan was startled, "Old Xing, what’s the situation?"
"Has the Forest Ranger’s Cabin turned into a Star Moon Deer Cabin?"
