Beast Taming: I'm Really Just a Forest Ranger-Chapter 144 - 119: Who Is This Powerful Beastmaster?! (Part 2)
The current layout of Beastmasters is strongest in the Imperial Capital, Shanghai, and the Investigation Department, with other regions being secondary.
Generally speaking, the more developed the economy, the more powerful Beastmasters there are.
Meanwhile,
Cola landed lightly on the ground, a flash of anger in its eyes as it looked at the Winter Dog.
Considering this was near the village, it originally didn’t plan to attack heavily, intending only a small punishment.
Unexpectedly, this Winter Dog was so discourteous!
"Howl!"
Cola raised its head and let out a roar, a violent gale rapidly spreading, rushing towards the center where the Winter Dog stood from all directions.
Even though the Winter Dog was sturdy, it still staggered under the sweep of the gale.
Zhuang Jianbai’s voice sounded in the Winter Dog’s mind the instant the Wind Surge swept in: "Counter with Cold Breath."
"Howl!"
The Winter Dog unleashed a cold breath, attempting to repel the gale, but the gale grew increasingly fierce, the whistling wind ringing incessantly in its ears, its thick fur flying messily.
Boom!!!
The gale completely dispersed the cold breath, and in that instant, several materialized wind blades howled out, continuously striking the staggering Winter Dog!
Bang bang bang!
"Howl!"
The Winter Dog instantly felt pain and stumbled backward uncontrollably as the gale dispersed, unable to suppress the sensation of pain.
At this moment, the Winter Dog was at a disadvantage.
Cola showed no mercy and charged forward, rushing towards the Winter Dog!
Even seeing the Winter Dog’s condition deteriorating severely, Zhuang Jianbai remained unfazed, his gaze steady, saying, "Winter Dog, ice..."
But in the next second, his pupils contracted as he witnessed the Gale Hunting Dog already closing in on the Winter Dog, the two figures entangled together.
Suddenly, the Winter Dog was sent flying and crashed heavily to the ground.
Zhuang Jianbai fell silent.
The crowd fell silent.
"Howl howl howl!"
Only the Puppy Team members surrounding them burst into excitement, howling as they crowded around Cola, increasing numbers of female canine Pet Beasts pressing close to its body.
"Howl~"
Cola tried to act nonchalant, but the admiring gazes and excited cries of its underlings stirred an uncontainable excitement within, causing it to grin broadly.
Master, I’m not a coward!
[Defeated a Tier Two Pet Beast, gained 0.3 Source Points]
In the forest surrounding Xuanhe Village, Chen Yuan, who was drawing a map, looked up blankly: "Huh?"
...
As he stared at the unconscious Winter Dog lying on the ground, Zhuang Jianbai’s first reaction was not shock or astonishment, but confusion.
He stood there dazed, his eyes losing focus.
Why?
Why did he lose to a Tier Two Pet Beast without a Beastmaster’s command?
The crowd uttered no sound at this time but watched Zhuang Jianbai tensely.
With a complicated expression, Jiang Yuntao approached Zhuang Jianbai, and after pondering for a while, he said slowly, "Don’t be discouraged, this Gale Hunting Dog must belong to a particularly powerful mid-tier Beastmaster."
"I suspect this Beastmaster is from the Imperial Capital or Shanghai, losing to such a person isn’t shameful."
Zhuang Jianbai turned his head, his voice hoarse: "But...this Gale Hunting Dog wasn’t directed by a Beastmaster."
Jiang Yuntao gently patted his shoulder and softly said, "That Beastmaster must have used many precious cultivation resources to enhance its strength. You’re different; all your resources come from your own hard work. Having a gap right now is normal."
He smiled, "No way your personal efforts can surpass someone’s accumulated family wealth over generations, right?"
Wang Yuan also advised, "Yes, Lao Zhuang, only Beastmasters with substantial family wealth can cultivate Pet Beasts of such power during this period. You acquire resources through missions and academy support, there’s no way you can match them in the short term."
After a long silence, Zhuang Jianbai slowly nodded, his previously dim gaze reigniting, he said quietly, "I understand, Teacher, I will try harder."
Seeing his beloved pupil regain his spirit, Jiang Yuntao finally breathed a sigh of relief: "Let’s treat the Winter Dog first."
Zhuang Jianbai quickly walked to the Winter Dog lying on the ground and softly said, "It’s my fault, I made you get hurt."
At this moment, a smug Cola suddenly noticed a villager walking over. It quickly glanced at the unconscious Winter Dog and felt inexplicably guilty.
This Winter Dog isn’t a village Pet Beast, it shouldn’t be a problem if it’s injured, right?
But what if they complain to its master?
Various thoughts churned inside, Cola’s gaze flickered, and it finally gritted its teeth, letting out a cry: "Howl!"
In an instant, Cola led the Puppy Team in a rapid retreat from the scene, quickly disappearing.
Seeing a villager approaching, Jiang Yuntao’s eyes lit up, he handed him a cigarette and asked, "Brother, could you tell me how to get to the Beastmaster Office?"
He was eager to go to the Beastmaster Office to inquire about the whereabouts of this mysterious Beastmaster, to resolve Zhuang Jianbai’s concern.
This kid’s background wasn’t good, but he had exceptional talent as a Beastmaster and worked hard, thus the Association promoted him heavily as a model.
But the surging traffic and countless attention placed him under significant pressure, and once he encountered failure, he would fall into severe self-exhaustion.
However, Jiang Yuntao understood clearly, life isn’t always smooth sailing, one is bound to encounter failure on the road to growth.
"Perhaps this will temper him a bit," Jiang Yuntao thought.
After the Winter Dog received simple treatment, Jiang Yuntao led the group to the Beastmaster Office under the guidance of the villager.
The bustling construction scene in the village left them in awe, some villagers were renovating their homes, while others were laying stone brick roads under the guidance of village cadres.
Upon arrival at the office, Jiang Yuntao directly presented his credentials: "Hello, I’m a teacher at Yunhua Beast Taming Academy, these are my students, and we’re here for training exercises."
"We also need to inquire about something."
Upon hearing their identities, Zhang Hao curiously glanced at them, then loudly shouted, "Song, people from Yunhua Beast Taming Academy are here!"
Soon, Song Guohao strode out, shook hands with Jiang Yuntao, and smiled, "I’ve been waiting for you for a while."
The two engaged in brief conversation, then Zhang Hao, under Song Guohao’s direction, processed their mountain entry permits.
"Your entry time into the mountain is twelve noon, and your exit time is the day after tomorrow."
"If you enter from the east and proceed forward, upon seeing a Forest Ranger cabin at the mountainside, do not continue forward, as ahead lies a restricted zone."
"While in the mountains, do not..." Song Guohao slowly explained the precautions to everyone.
Jiang Yuntao nodded to indicate understanding, then said, "Director Song, may I ask you something."
"Who is the Beastmaster of the Tier Two Gale Hunting Dog at your village entrance?"
After a slight pause, he added, "If the identity cannot be disclosed, we understand."
"Huh?" Recently overwhelmed by the various complex tasks at the office, Song Guohao looked confused.
But sitting at the computer, Zhang Hao suddenly looked up: "Are you referring to the Gale Hunting Dog accompanied by a group of canine Pet Beasts?"
"Yes, yes!" Jiang Yuntao immediately excited, quickly walked to Zhang Hao, and asked again, "Could you please tell me where this Gale Hunting Dog’s Beastmaster is?"
Zhang Hao casually replied, "He’s my friend, living on the east side of the village."
These words instantly changed the way everyone looked at Zhang Hao, some even showed respect.
To be friends with such a powerful mid-tier Beastmaster, this seemingly ordinary office worker must have extraordinary qualities.
Jiang Yuntao further asked, "Did this Beastmaster return recently?"
"Huh? What do you mean?" Zhang Hao appeared puzzled, "He has always lived in the village."
"Except for four years at university abroad, the rest of the time has been in the village."
"Hmm?" Now it was Jiang Yuntao’s turn to look puzzled, this was not the answer he had imagined.
Song Guohao finally understood their conversation, he chuckled and said, "Teacher Jiang, the Beastmaster you’re referring to used to be a wildlife rescue healer, and now he’s a Forest Ranger."
"That Gale Hunting Dog is his Pet Beast."
"Huh? A Forest Ranger?"
Suddenly, exclamations of surprise and doubt arose.
