Beast Taming: I'm Really Just a Forest Ranger - Chapter 63: But Mom, Life Is a Wilderness!
Chapter 63: Chapter 63: But Mom, Life Is a Wilderness!
“A wild fruit gathering?”
Seeing the large pile of wild fruits on the ground, Chen Yuan joked.
“Yip.”
Unexpectedly, the Flame-tailed Fox nodded seriously, then ran over to grab a fruit and returned to Chen Yuan’s side, its fluffy tail brushing against his pant leg.
Chen Yuan crouched down and met those deep green eyes, a slight smile on his lips: “Is it for me?”
“Yip~”
The Flame-tailed Fox nodded gently, then ran back and forth, bringing a fruit to Cola and Spark respectively.
“Woof~”
Seeing the Flame-tailed Fox proactively express goodwill, Cola, who had been quite displeased earlier, instantly beamed with joy, wagging its tail ferociously, and bit into the fruit without hesitation.
Since you’re being so considerate, I’ll forgive you then, woof.
I am indeed the most generous dog in the world.
“Chirp.”
Seeing the wild fruit placed before it, a hint of puzzlement flashed in Spark’s eyes.
After a moment, Spark’s eyes glinted; it suddenly remembered watching videos on its phone where it was mentioned that if someone shares food they love to eat, they are expressing goodwill and don’t wish to have conflict with you.
Spark nodded thoughtfully and found the Flame-tailed Fox more agreeable upon seeing it again.
Knowing when to retreat, it truly is a cute and sensible little fox.
Chen Yuan hadn’t noticed Spark’s psychological changes within this short time; he looked at the Flame-tailed Fox and said with a smile: “Did you bring these fruits here to share with us?”
“Yip.” The Flame-tailed Fox nodded.
Chen Yuan nodded in understanding, then put down his backpack, rummaged around, and took out several packs of snacks — a pack of bread, a pack of nuts, and the last pack was potato chips.
These are leftover snacks from last time he went to town for supplies, initially intended to replenish energy on the road; now he felt sharing them was a better choice.
A happy life is always on the road to sharing and being shared.
Chen Yuan poured the three packs of snacks onto the ground, first glancing at the Flame-tailed Fox who had already come closer, then at the curious deer herd inspecting the snacks, and finally beckoning to the little ones hidden behind rocks and grassland: “Come over and eat.”
After saying this, Chen Yuan tugged Cola, called Spark, and retreated a few steps, observing from a distance.
For a moment,
only the Flame-tailed Fox stayed beside the snacks, sniffing each of the three types, finally choosing to try the bread.
It lowered its head, opened its mouth, and its sharp teeth tightly bit into the bread, the combined flavors instantly bursting in its mouth.
“Yip?”
The Flame-tailed Fox suddenly widened its eyes, first startled, then began chewing the bread faster, the blend of bread crust and jam flavors providing a dual taste experience.
Chen Yuan noticed and smiled silently.
This type of snack is a popular pocket-sized bread on the market, with a bread crust exterior and various jam flavors inside, such as mango, blueberry, or yellow peach.
But the flavor is quite sweet, so those with sensitive teeth should choose carefully.
Evidently, the Flame-tailed Fox warmly welcomed this pocket bread.
Seeing the Flame-tailed Fox’s reaction, the Ice Dew Rat blinked, then, disregarding its companions’ advice, hopped away from the rock with short legs, exposing its light-blue appearance.
The Ice Dew Rat’s round body bounced over, resembling a rolling blue exercise ball, with a long, antenna-like tail trailing behind.
“Squeak?”
The Ice Dew Rat quickly reached the snacks, blinking its round eyes, finally approaching the nuts.
No rodent pet beast would refuse nuts!
This pile of nuts included nut kernels, red raisins, yellow raisins, and dried cranberries, which the Ice Dew Rat nearly devoured one after another, packing its little paws full and stuffing them into its mouth.
“Chomp chomp chomp.”
Its cheeks instantly ballooned, making its already round body even more bloated, then it squinted its eyes, constantly chewing its teeth, and gradually a blissful expression appeared on its face.
The bulging cheeks began to shrink visibly.
“Yoo…”
A Little Star Moon Deer being sheltered among the deer herd poked its head out, its diamond-shaped ears twitching, its light brown eyes fixed intently on the two little gourmets, instinctively stepping forward.
“Roar.”
The deer mother beside quickly bit the little deer’s tail, shaking its head when the latter looked back.
“Yoo…”
Unlike a mature Star Moon Deer’s deep roar, the little deer’s voice was ethereal and crisp; it lowered its head in grievance, glanced at the scattered snacks, and looked at its worried mother, lowering its head and returning to the herd.
But at that moment,
another figure dashed out from the deer herd at high speed, catching many adult Star Moon Deer off guard.
In the next moment, the little Star Moon Deer that suddenly emerged stood in front of the snacks, carefully examining the three types on the ground.
Its nose twitched as its gaze swept over the bread and nuts, finally settling on the Texas barbecue-flavored potato chips, slowly lowering its head.
The deer herd stirred, the Deer King emitted a low roar, and the herd quieted down instantly, all the Star Moon Deer stared unblinkingly at the daring little deer.
“Woof?”
Cola tilted its head, full of confusion.
Do you really need to think so much before eating something?
If I saw something good, I’d rush over and eat it all!
The owner says it right, if you don’t eagerly eat, there’s something wrong with your brain!!!
This was the little deer’s first time tasting potato chips in its life; perhaps when it recalls this unique flavor in the future, it won’t find it anywhere in the Qinling.
Even in the Spiritual Energy Revival Era, wild potato chips are impossible to cultivate.
But regardless, the little deer had already opened its mouth, nibbling a chip.
Gently chewing, the crunching sound echoed in its ears, an indescribable flavor exploded in its mouth, utterly different from the grass, fruits, and leaves it usually ate.
No, it was simply a taste from different worlds!
The little deer was initially startled by the crunchy texture and salty-sweet taste, then carefully felt the fiery sensation akin to being roasted by the Flame-tailed Fox’s flames, causing it to widen its eyes and subconsciously step back.
The deer herd stirred again, some Star Moon Deer glared menacingly at Chen Yuan.
“Woof!”
Cola stepped forward, glaring back fearlessly, its fur bristling, a commanding bark resounding in the air.
I am the master’s lead dog!
At this point, the little deer rushed back to the potato chips, its gaze resolute, lowering its head to wolf down several chips in one go, the crunching sound never ceasing.
It couldn’t resist the fiery sensation.
The earlier deer persuaded to return witnessed this moment, as though making a firm decision, it ignored the deer mother’s obstruction, broke free from the herd’s restraint, and sprinted toward the potato chips.
Midway, it glanced back at its mother, with unprecedented determination in its eyes.
But mom, life is a wilderness!
In this moment, all the Star Moon Deer looked toward the recently decided deer herd leader, who lifted its head, keeping its gaze on the two young deer for a long time.
Finally, it lowered its head: “Roar~”
In unison, all the Star Moon Deer rushed toward the scattered snacks, and all the little creatures hiding in various places came rushing in.
The lonely yet beautiful Crescent Lake welcomed the busiest day since its birth.
