Chapter 577 - 269: This Big Brother Is a Champion Too

Leaving Longda Village, you can enter a vast forest by heading west.

This area is located in the heart of the national forest park, and since the Spiritual Energy Revival, Beastmasters have been allowed to traverse.

Looking forward, the view is expansive, with the mountainside densely covered with spruce and fir trees, moss hanging like green curtains in the forest, grass meadows stretching like carpets at the foot of the mountains, and winding streams flowing through wetlands.

Gazing beyond the forest, one can also see steep mountains shrouded in mist, presenting a magnificent view.

Jiang Wenning and Chang Yuhuan were taking photos non-stop, and Chen Yuan casually said, "Send the photos to the group once you’re done."

For every guy, this is a must-have phrase when traveling outside.

Walking along the winding and rugged dirt road, one occasionally sees other Beastmasters coming and going, both parties simply nodding in acknowledgment without exchanging words.

The further they walked, the more the figures of other Beastmasters gradually disappeared, as their view was blocked by trees that several people could barely wrap their arms around, with huge canopies that obscured the sky so that even sunlight couldn’t penetrate.

Due to the geographical differences, there are some distinctions between this area and Qinling, with the vegetation being the most direct proof that meets the eye.

Additionally, there are differences in the Pet Beasts in the two places.

A petite figure like a ghost flew out from the layer of coniferous forest, covered in red-brown hair, with a tail fluffy like a broom, its posture light like a gliding parachute, easily crossing dozens of meters to leap into another treetop.

Jiang Wenning withdrew her gaze, showing her profound knowledge as an excellent student of the Beast Taming Academy: "This is a Pine Crown Flying Weasel, a Wind-type Pet Beast, with keen sense of smell, capable of tracking Spirit Plants, skilled at gliding through forests, appearing and disappearing without a trace."

"This Pet Beast is unique to Yun Province."

"Ooh..."

Cola stared dumbly at the direction where the Pine Crown Flying Weasel had disappeared.

Yet another flying Wind-type Pet Beast.

Not only the Pine Crown Flying Weasel, as they continued forward, they encountered many Pet Beasts unique to Yun Province.

The Moonlight Loach, residing in the shallow waters of lakes, can secrete a healing mucus, used for treating small wounds and called "living band-aid."

Leisurely wandering in the alpine meadows is the Tairyong Yak, whose fleece coexists with luminous moss, making it look like a moving lantern from afar.

These mosses can purify toxins, thus Tairyong Yaks are fond of seeking scattered mushrooms everywhere, swallowing them in one gulp whether they are poisonous or not.

Gazing at the leisurely Tairyong Yaks, Duoji’s voice echoed in their ears: "If you came earlier, they could help find mushrooms."

"But now they’ve passed their mealtime."

Jiang Wenning waved her hand casually: "No worries, we still have you, our little guide."

These words made Duoji’s cheeks flush, but it was hard to discern on his dark face, yet he nodded emphatically, his eyes extremely earnest: "Yes, I will definitely find them for you!"

Seeing Duoji’s reaction, the Fluffy Mushroom atop his head wobbled its cap, emitting a mocking sound: "Mushroom mushroom mushroom!"

Duoji seemed shy in front of the four of them, gently tugging at the Fluffy Mushroom’s stalk, murmuring, "Stop laughing."

Jiang Wenning suddenly leaned closer, inspecting the laughing Fluffy Mushroom with a smile: "You two seem to have a good relationship."

As she drew near, the Fluffy Mushroom’s laughter ceased abruptly, its cap tilted, color dimmed, instantly going into camouflage mode.

"... Yes." Duoji instinctively stepped back half a step, then softly explained, "Once I went into the mountains and found it unconscious on the ground, so I brought it home to heal, and it hasn’t left since."

"Grandpa tried to chase it away with a broom, but it jumped onto my head and wouldn’t let go of my hair."

This story made all four people present burst into laughter, and Chang Yuhuan looked back at the person and pet, his voice magnetic: "When you grow up to become a Beastmaster, you can contract it as a true partner."

"Yes!"

Chang Yuhuan’s words seemed to strike a chord with Duoji, his clean, clear eyes suddenly sparkled, reciting a line as if practiced a thousand times: "I will definitely become a Beastmaster like Du Guanjun, then move grandpa to the city and live in a big house!"

"Du Guanjun?" Jiang Wenning asked with a puzzled expression.

"You meant Du Xin, right?" Li Junyue seemed to understand something and turned to look at Duoji.

"Yes, yes." Duoji nodded repeatedly, a hopeful gleam in his eyes, "Mr. Liu said Du Guanjun is the most powerful Beastmaster around here, achieving greatness like him can change your fate."

Saying this, the Fluffy Mushroom suddenly became excited, its cap wobbled up and down, and short arms waved.

It seemed to want to help Duoji fulfill this dream too.

Li Junyue nodded, then explained to the three: "Du Xin was the first winner of the Colorful Cloud Cup in Yun Province."

The three came to a sudden realization.

Like the Da Feng Cup, the Colorful Cloud Cup is also an A-level event, and winning it undoubtedly makes Du Xin an incredibly powerful Beastmaster, most likely comparable to Chen Yuan.

Jiang Wenning’s eyes flickered, she looked Duoji up and down, her lips curling slightly: "Duoji, Du Guanjun is far, far away from you, really not realistic."

"I know." Duoji looked up, smiling purely, "But using him as a role model, this conviction will keep me moving forward."

Hearing this, Jiang Wenning was silent for a while, then her face lit up with an even brighter smile, pointing to Chen Yuan: "Instead of pinning your faith on the distant Du Guanjun, why not get acquainted with this big brother."

"Let me tell you a secret, he’s a champion too."