Beast Taming: I'm Really Just a Forest Ranger - Chapter 252 - 168: Aiming to Be the World’s Number 1 Bounty Hunter

Huo Hong had never seen such a majestic Gale Hunting Dog.

A gentle breeze swept past, stirring the light brown fur of the Gale Hunting Dog, wildly dancing, while its pair of azure blue eyes sparkled with spirit.

Its slender limbs stepped gracefully on the ground, and its fluffy tail swung side to side, its impressive posture was awe-inspiring.

No, he had seen such a majestic Gale Hunting Dog on TV.

It was just over twenty days ago, as Huo Hong, a local Beastmaster of Baokun City, attended the Taibai Cup on site, witnessing the thrilling scene of the Gale Hunting Dog battling the Rock Meteor Giant.

That intense fight remains unforgettable for him, his mind lingering on the bravely heroic posture of the Gale Hunting Dog.

Regrettably, he had already contracted the Cyan Wind Hunting Dog, otherwise he would have opted for a Gale Hunting Dog as his initial Pet Beast without hesitation.

Accompanying this Gale Hunting Dog was also a swarming group of shadows, squinting for a look, he could soon distinguish these figures were the street hooligans of the forest — Violent Cloud Sparrows.

Violent Cloud Sparrow, a type of Pet Beast that gives most Beastmasters quite a headache.

Its troublesome nature is comparable to the Attendant Bees, with individual strength being nothing special, yet they always flock together, rushing all at once.

Entangle with them, and you will be pursued relentlessly.

“Are you alright?”

A voice echoed beside his ear, bringing his drifting thoughts gradually back.

Huo Hong lifted his gaze towards the front, only to see an extremely familiar figure come into view, he instantly exclaimed in delight: “Advisor Chen!”

Chen Yuan was already calm about being recognized by others, he was just about to respond when he heard Huo Hong’s voice continue:

“Are you here to fulfill the task too?”

“There’s only one Wind Raider Mouse here, it might not be enough.”

Chen Yuan: “?”

Seeing Chen Yuan’s surprised expression, Huo Hong realized he had misunderstood something and promptly stood up, explaining aloud: “Advisor Chen, I am a Bounty Hunter, here for the Wind Raider Mouse.”

Chen Yuan’s gaze skimmed over Huo Hong, landing on the area full of ridges and hollows ahead, nodding thoughtfully.

So-called Bounty Hunters, is a profession that has just recently emerged.

Put simply, they are Beastmasters who earn high bounties through completing tasks from employers.

Chen Yuan specifically learned that low-level Bounty Hunters are those helping find lost Pet Beasts or helping drive away wild Pet Beasts that steal grains, etc.

Chen Yuan even heard of an employer who specifically hired a Bounty Hunter with a tracking-type Pet Beast, to help catch a mistress…

Whereas high-level Bounty Hunters may get involved in Pet Beast battles of certain danger levels, even acting as bodyguards for employers, exploring mountains together.

In short, as long as the money is sufficient, Bounty Hunters can do anything.

The prerequisite is not involving any illegal activities.

“Chirp chirp chirp!”

The Violent Cloud Sparrows spiraling in mid-air saw the chaotic ground and instantly became furious, sharp cries resounded in unison.

It wasn’t until Spark called out that this group of Violent Cloud Sparrows quieted down.

“This is Advisor Chen’s Flame Cloud Falcon…..” Seeing the quieting of the noisy Violent Cloud Sparrows at Spark’s command, Huo Hong sighed with emotion.

“Woof…..”

Cola drooped its ears, realizing this was another Beastmaster licking the boots of the big sister.

Yet, Huo Hong’s next words made Cola abruptly raise its head.

“But compared to the Flame Cloud Falcon, I prefer your Gale Hunting Dog.”

Chen Yuan and Cola simultaneously looked at Huo Hong.

Huo Hong gazed at Cola within reach, suppressing his excitement, shifting his gaze to the Cyan Wind Hunting Dog lying down, and slowly spoke: “As you can see, I am a Beastmaster passionate about canine Pet Beasts.”

“And your Gale Hunting Dog is the strongest and the most handsome canine Pet Beast I have seen so far.”

Hearing these words, Cola’s eyes lit up with joy, the smile on its mouth already uncontrollable.

Cola lifted its head high, instinctively looking at the spiraling big sister, wishing to howl instantly so big sister and the buddies on the farm all know this news.

Woof woof woof!

Having an eye for discernment!

Finally, someone realizes that I am the strongest and handsomest canine Pet Beast!

But Huo Hong’s voice hadn’t stopped: “Upon becoming a mid-level Beastmaster, I thought about contracting a Gale Hunting Dog that’s equally handsome.”

“But…..”

“I searched for a long long time, yet, none of the Gale Hunting Dogs could compare with yours.”

Chen Yuan instinctively glanced at Cola, seeing the latter joyful hopping on the spot, its fluffy big tail like a blooming dandelion.

If Huo Hong had a favorability system, he would definitely see Cola’s favorability towards him shooting straight up.

“Let’s get back to the main topic.” Chen Yuan forcibly shifted the subject, “You said there’s a Wind Raider Mouse here?”

He remembered the basic information on this Pet Beast, clearly it was an Earth-type Pet Beast, yet the name seemed incompatible with Earth-type.

Wind Raider Wind Raider, it should be a Wind-type Pet Beast instead.

But he heard from his little brother, once Pet Beasts advanced to Morning Star Quality, not only does their form undergo a dramatic transformation, but they also acquire an additional attribute, becoming composite attribute.

Take Flame Cloud Falcon for instance, currently it is of Fire Attribute, once advanced to Morning Star, it very likely might acquire an additional Wind Attribute.

Or like Steel-headed Ground Rat, dwelling underground, Chen Yuan speculates once advanced to Morning Star it might very likely acquire an Earth Attribute.

And Huo Hong’s mentioned Wind Raider Mouse, might just gain an additional Wind Attribute upon advancing to Morning Star.

“Yes.” Hearing Chen Yuan inquiring, Huo Hong’s face instantly turned serious, earnestly replying, “Advisor Chen, I’ve been tracking this Wind Raider Mouse for a long time, it was stealing grains near Nanhe Town some time ago, after I drove it away, it fled here to eat Youfeng Su.”

He reached out pointing towards surrounding Youfeng Su with devoured seeds, continuing, “These Youfeng Su are nearly devoured by it.”