Beast Taming: I'm Really Just a Forest Ranger

"Don’t think too much, just treat every match as usual."

Jiang Yuntao looked at the silent Zhuang Jianbai, his voice gentle and powerful: "You won the championship of the Taibai Cup, you can do it this time too."

Zhuang Jianbai raised his gaze, squeezing out a smile on his face: "Teacher, the opponents this time are much stronger."

Not to mention Advisor Chen who dominated the Da Feng Cup like a dark lord, just the opponent he’ll face soon gives him a headache.

He’s definitely in for a tough battle with this person.

"It’s the strong opponents that help you improve faster," Jiang Yuntao said slowly, "Defeat Xia Heng, and then have a peak duel with Advisor Chen. No matter the outcome, as long as you’ve given your best, that’s all that matters."

"Mm!" Zhuang Jianbai’s eyes were piercing, nodding strongly.

At this moment, Chen Yuan had returned to the hotel to rest.

"Aww..."

Cola lazily lay on the carpet, panting with its tongue out, sometimes shaking its head, sometimes glancing at Chen Yuan.

"What do you want to do, little guy?" Chen Yuan glanced sideways at Cola, directly asking.

"Awoo awoo!"

Seeing its owner pay attention, Cola wagged its tail, quickly got up, and charged into its owner’s arms, rubbing its furry head constantly.

"Stop, stop!" Chen Yuan made a gesture to make Cola stop.

"Awoo!"

Cola looked up, gazing eagerly at Chen Yuan.

Master, I want to go on stage tomorrow!

After returning to the hotel, Cola skillfully picked up the phone. Upon looking, it found that today’s comment section was mostly discussing the Twin Flower Concubine and the Big Sister, with very few mentions of itself.

This made Cola angry.

I didn’t show up for just one day, and these fickle and smelly humans already forgot the mighty me!

No way!

I must appear tomorrow!

I must make every audience remember my name!

Upon hearing Cola’s request, Chen Yuan chuckled: "Alright."

He expected Cola to make a tricky request, like wanting strawberry-flavored cola or wanting to go out late at night, but it turned out to be quite simple.

Just as Spark’s persistent training had solidified Cola’s breakthrough power, it’s time to test its current combat strength in action.

The semifinals are a very good stage.

At this moment, the phone rang, the caller ID showed Shi Gang.

Chen Yuan was slightly stunned.

The two were set to have the semifinal battle tomorrow, why would Shi Gang call at this time?

Was he trying to probe for tactics?

Chen Yuan shook his head, dismissing the absurd thoughts from his mind, dialed the phone: "Hello, Advisor Shi."

Cola approached Chen Yuan again, secretly pricking up its ears, showing vigilance.

It absolutely would not allow tomorrow’s opponent to probe for tactics!

"Chen... Advisor Chen, I’d like to discuss something with you." Shi Gang’s voice was still rough, yet Chen Yuan acutely detected a slight awkwardness from his tone.

"Go ahead." Chen Yuan was curious, wondering what business could make the always straightforward and carefree Advisor Shi speak in such a tone.

This was very unusual.

"Advisor Chen, the order of pets I’m sending out tomorrow will be the Rock Meteor Giant and Monstrous Strong Monkey, and I hope you can send out the Gale Hunting Dog first." Shi Gang’s voice echoed in his ears.

"Why?" Chen Yuan raised his eyebrows, unable to understand the intention behind Shi Gang’s words.

With the semifinals happening tomorrow, the two opponents were actually discussing the order they would appear?

Shi Gang lightly cleared his throat, his voice lowered: "Advisor Chen, both of us are from Baokun City, meeting in the semifinals means one must be eliminated."

After a brief pause, his tone turned serious and earnest: "I have a clear understanding of my own abilities, so I hope you can advance to the finals."

"Bring back the championship trophy for me, for Baokun City."

Chen Yuan silently straightened his posture.

Shi Gang’s voice continued, lacking any awkwardness or embarrassment: "As I’ll be losing either way, it’s better for you to hide your trump cards, so we can have a pure pet battle."

"Among your three pets, I prefer to face the Gale Hunting Dog."

Cola, eavesdropping, perked up its ears, its eyes shown with curiosity.

Why does he want to face me?

Is it because I’m the strongest?

This human has a good eye.

"Why?" Chen Yuan asked.

Shi Gang did not hide his thoughts: "Compared to the Flame Cloud Falcon and Twin Flower Concubine, I think I’m most likely to defeat the Gale Hunting Dog."

"Awoo awoo awoo awoo!"

Upon hearing this, Cola was first stunned, then its eyes showed fierceness, tail up, barking continuously at the phone in Chen Yuan’s hand.

This guy is clueless!

What do you mean most likely to defeat me?

Do you think I’m worse than the Big Sister and Twin Flower Concubine?

Chen Yuan held the phone away, while rubbing Cola’s head, calming its emotions before gently smiling: "I understand your thoughts, but I refuse."

"Hmm? Why?" Shi Gang evidently hadn’t expected Chen Yuan’s answer.

Chen Yuan’s lips curled slightly, explaining: "When you stand on the battlefield, your goal should be nothing else but the championship."

"I know, but I just want you to conserve your strength, hide your trump cards, and better handle the grand finale," Shi Gang explained.

"I understand your kindness, but I don’t need it." Chen Yuan’s face blossomed with a smile, his tone full of confidence, "I don’t need to conserve strength, nor hide any trump cards. I’ve already showcased all my strength, and if anyone wants to defeat me, just do it."

"I look forward to the scene of you all defeating me."

"So, both you and I should give it our all, presenting the most exciting match for ourselves and the audience."

After hearing these words, Shi Gang fell silent for quite a while. After an unknown period, his voice finally rang out: "I understand, I’ll give it my all."

"Good." Chen Yuan nodded, suddenly speaking, "But I need to tell you one thing, tomorrow I’ll send out Cola first."

"Cola is extremely dissatisfied with what you just said, so you better be prepared."

"Okay!" Shi Gang nodded heavily.

Facing the Flame Cloud Falcon and Twin Flower Concubine, he lacked confidence, but when facing the frequently battled Gale Hunting Dog, his two pets combined could always defeat it.