Beast Taming: I'm Really Just a Forest Ranger - Chapter 180 - 135: An Autumn Outing at Mingyu Lake
Chapter 180: Chapter 135: An Autumn Outing at Mingyu Lake
October 13, Sunday.
Overcast.
In the blink of an eye, five days had passed since Zhuang Jianbai came to challenge.
The bleak autumn wind unknowingly swept across the north, south, east, and west, and coupled with yesterday’s autumn rain, Chen Yuan, located in the Qinling Mountains, felt the rapid change in temperature more acutely.
Short sleeves had already been sealed inside the wardrobe, while a light jacket was worn over.
“Autumn has arrived…”
Standing in the yard, looking out into the distance at the endless mountains, a forest interwoven with multiple colors came into view.
Once autumn arrives, the Qinling Mountains take on a different appearance.
But once entering the autumn and winter seasons, the high-altitude environment of the Qinling Mountains and the thick cloud layers will lead to less and less sunlight, shortening the daylight hours.
Such days are a torment for the Run Run Duck every day.
“Quack quack…”
The Run Run Duck dejectedly watered the Spirit Plants that had grown into small saplings, no longer singing the Duck Song.
“We need to find something to cheer up Duck.” Seeing this situation, Chen Yuan felt the need to change the Run Run Duck’s mindset.
But what could cheer up Duck?
Fried small fish snacks?
“No, no, fried small fish snacks are a daily routine, Duck has already gotten used to them,” Chen Yuan shook his head.
“We must find something fresh.”
After thinking for a while, his eyes suddenly lit up, and he said to Run Run Duck, “Duck, let’s go catch some fish today.”
Upon thinking it over, it had been a while since he last went to Mingyu Lake, and the fish pond needed new members, Run Run Duck needed to rejuvenate by catching fish.
“Quack?”
Run Run Duck looked up in confusion, then its eyes sparkled, nodding repeatedly: “Quack!”
Yay, catching fish!
No sooner said than done, Cola drove, taking Chen Yuan and Run Run Duck on the way, while Spark soared high in the sky.
On the way, Chen Yuan encountered Little Taotao, who was strolling with a few guests.
Since more and more Beastmasters came to Xuanhe Village, Mrs. Li and Little Taotao also opened a farmhouse. Although the accommodation wasn’t as good as other newly renovated farmhouses, Little Taotao often went to the village entrance to attract customers when not in school. Her cute and lively personality attracted a group of kind-hearted Beastmasters.
“Brother Chen Yuan!”
“Cola!”
From afar, Little Taotao, with her pigtails, waved energetically at Chen Yuan.
“Roar!”
Wearing black sunglasses, Cola let off the accelerator, bringing the three-wheeler to a steady stop beside Little Taotao, grinning.
Chen Yuan also waved at Little Taotao, then said, “You focus on your work, I’m off to fish.”
“Alright, goodbye Brother Chen Yuan.”
“Goodbye Cola!”
Little Taotao waved, while the Beastmasters behind her rubbed their eyes, surprised: “Whoa, can the Gale Hunting Dog also drive?”
A silent Beastmaster, watching the three-wheeler leave, suddenly opened his eyes wide and slapped his thigh, exclaiming, “Wasn’t that Advisor Chen just now?”
The others were initially stunned, then exclamations echoed one after another:
“I thought he looked familiar, turns out it’s Advisor Chen!”
“Advisor Chen, don’t run, I’m your ten-year fan!”
Since making an appearance in the exhibition match, Chen Yuan anticipated being recognized.
Every time he strolled in the village, Beastmasters from Baokun City would recognize him, asking for selfies or group photos.
Fortunately, the vast majority of Beastmasters were quite civilized, not acting like fanatics, though a few did find the farm but were driven away by Cola and Iron Head.
Actually, in terms of fame and popularity, Zhuang Jianbai far surpassed Chen Yuan.
Zhuang Jianbai frequently showed up online, coupled with enthusiastic promotion by the Beastmaster Association, attracting many fans. It’s said that some fanatics even camped at the gate of Yunhua Beast Taming Academy, just to get a glimpse of Zhuang Jianbai.
Chen Yuan kept his distance from such actions.
Upon arriving at Mingyu Lake, Chen Yuan then discovered the mountains here were rendered into a colorful ink painting by various trees, the whole Mingyu Lake adorned with autumn colors.
Perhaps due to the cold weather and this place being relatively remote, no Beastmasters were visiting at that time, only a few anglers in thick clothing were squatting by the shore.
Chen Yuan arranged his gear, cast the fishing rod, and waved to the little ones: “You guys go play.”
Then, he focused without looking away, gazing at the calm lake surface, patiently waiting for the fish to bite.
“Quack.”
Having not returned to Mingyu Lake for a long time, Run Run Duck felt a little unfamiliar, staring at the lake surface for a long time before jumping into the water, causing a splash, and soon disappeared.
“Roar…”
Cola was about to call Duck to play, but seeing it dive in without hesitation, it ran into a nearby grove to chase flying butterflies.
“Tweet～”
Spark spread its wings, soared in the sky for a few circles, and feeling bored, landed beside Chen Yuan.
“Yin～”
The Twin Flower Concubine peered out from Chen Yuan’s light jacket pocket, looking around.
“Want to come out and play?” Chen Yuan asked.
“Yin.”
Seeing the Twin Flower Concubine nod, Chen Yuan extended his finger, letting the little one hold on tight, then placed it on the ground.
“Play around nearby, don’t wander off.”
“Spark, keep an eye on it.”
The Twin Flower Concubine, dragging its pink long skirt, traversed through grass taller than itself, like a little princess escaping from the palace.
Before long, the butterfly-chasing Cola returned dejectedly. Upon seeing the Twin Flower Concubine on the ground, its eyes darted around: “Roar roar roar?”
Should we try that?
“Yin～”
The Twin Flower Concubine waved its hands, and the next moment, felt a breeze lift it up into the air.
