Beast Taming: I'm Really Just a Forest Ranger-Chapter 124 - 110: A Perilous Moment

If Chen Yuan guessed correctly, these are the Star Moon Deer he had a brief encounter with at Crescent Lake.

"Roar~"

The tallest Star Moon Deer leader slowly got up, its light brown eyes scanning Chen Yuan and the three little ones beside him. Its eyes flickered, seemingly recalling something, and the wariness in its gaze dissipated.

The group of Star Moon Deer, which had been briefly disturbed by Chen Yuan’s arrival, also dropped their guard and went about their business.

Only one petite Star Moon Deer unhesitatingly charged towards Chen Yuan, staring intently at the backpack behind him, letting out a curious, delicate cry: "Yoo?"

Chen Yuan remembered this Little Star Moon Deer.

Back then, all the Star Moon Deer were wary of the snacks on the ground, but this little deer bravely rushed forward and was the first to taste the delicious snacks.

After so many days, it was still bold.

Chen Yuan chuckled and said, "Don’t rush, don’t rush."

He opened the backpack placed on the ground and pulled out some Texas barbecue-flavored potato chips, waving them at the Little Star Moon Deer: "Remember this?"

"Yoo!"

The eyes of the Little Star Moon Deer sparkled, recalling the indescribable flavor from that moment, as it lowered its head and stared closely.

Chen Yuan tore open the packaging and placed it on the ground: "Eat up, eat up."

Ever since the Crescent Lake experience, Chen Yuan always brought some snacks when he ventured into the mountains to get closer to the wild Pet Beasts.

The Little Star Moon Deer lowered its head, quickly chewing. As the crispy texture and salty, fragrant flavor reappeared, it let out a happy humming sound.

Another Little Star Moon Deer broke free from the protection of its mother, quickly coming over to join the first little deer in eating the chips.

While the two Little Star Moon Deer were busy eating chips, Chen Yuan reached out to gently stroke their backs, only to discover the forelimbs of the first Little Star Moon Deer were bandaged with medical wrap.

"I did the bandaging, not too shabby, right?" Old Xing’s voice sounded from behind, and Chen Yuan looked back.

The sturdy Big Black accompanied Old Xing, who walked over slowly: "Last night, this group of Star Moon Deer had a confrontation with a pack of Snow Cloud Wolves, many of the Star Moon Deer got injured."

Chen Yuan looked around and indeed found many of the Star Moon Deer had faint scars on their bodies. The broad antlers of the Deer King even showed signs of breakage.

"It so happens that during this period, they occasionally pass through here, and over time, they’ve come to trust this old man, often staying overnight here." Old Xing’s face showed no smile, but his eyes were filled with warmth.

"These injuries aren’t serious; with their recovery abilities, they’ll be fine by tomorrow." Old Xing stretched out his hand to stroke one of the Star Moon Deer beside him, whose head had no antlers and affectionately nudged Old Xing’s palm.

Chen Yuan nodded in realization, then looked at the injured Little Star Moon Deer and chuckled, asking: "And you, little one, among all these little deer, you’re the only one injured."

Most of the adult deer carried injuries, but among the few little deer, only this one bore any wounds.

"Yoo!"

Upon hearing this, the most distinctive Little Star Moon Deer raised its head, the light brown eyes flickering with a glimmer, letting out a boasting cry.

Because it was the only one bold enough to actively attack the pack of Snow Cloud Wolves.

The other little deer were sheltered by the adult deer, while it took the initiative, repelling a Snow Cloud Wolf that attempted to sneak attack.

Chen Yuan couldn’t help giving a thumbs up: "You’re quite amazing, but remember to take good care of yourself."

The setting sun was blood-red,

Chen Yuan and Old Xing finished their dinner, sitting together in front of the door, watching the Star Moon Deer grazing in the forest ahead while chatting with each other.

"How’s that forest doing?" Chen Yuan asked.

This is currently the Baokun City Beastmaster Association’s most concerned issue, especially after the heavy rain, fearing changes in the Mysterious Forest.

"It’s much the same as before, but now the affected area is much larger."

"Even Big Black and I are wary of going there," Old Xing replied.

Chen Yuan nodded thoughtfully: "I’ll go check it out tomorrow."

"Notice any other significant changes in the mountains recently?"

Old Xing’s face revealed a hint of contemplation as he pondered: "Other than more Pet Beasts, the terrain has become quite unfamiliar."

Chen Yuan nodded, acknowledging these were noticeable changes that couldn’t be ignored.

As they continued to talk, night unknowingly fell.

The night in the deep mountains was extraordinarily profound, and only the boundless stars hung in the sky, so Chen Yuan went to bed early.

Outside,

The Star Moon Deer huddled against each other, the star patterns on their bodies glowing in the dark night, as if reflecting the brilliant stars above.

...

The next day, at dawn.

Chen Yuan got up early, quickly ate breakfast, and followed Old Xing to the Mysterious Forest.

"Roar!"

With a deep roar, the Deer King stepped to the front, followed by the adult deer in a line, surrounding the little deer in the middle to protect them.

It was time for them to go home.

Chen Yuan’s path overlapped partially with the Star Moon Deer group, but Chen Yuan walked on the flatter trail at the foot of the mountain, while the Star Moon Deer opted to scale the steep cliff beside them.

Their climbing ability was exceptional. Despite the dangerous mountain path that made Chen Yuan nervous, they moved as if on flat ground, swiftly ascending a distance in a short time.

"This is how they evade the chase of the Snow Cloud Wolves," Old Xing’s voice suddenly sounded.

Chen Yuan nodded.

The Star Moon Deer were evidently akin to mountain goats before the Spiritual Energy Revival, skilled at climbing high places.

Perhaps due to the influence of the heavy rain, Chen Yuan distinctly felt the trail beneath his feet was much muddier than before, the soil more loose, with small puddles in some places.