Beast Taming: I'm Really Just a Forest Ranger

Chapter 343 - 196: Parting Eventually Comes

When everyone returned to the base of the World Tree, it was already dusk, and the sky was filled with crimson clouds.

"Snort~"

From a distance, upon seeing Zhang Yu, the eagerly waiting Hanhan Pig trotted over and lunged at him, knocking him to the ground.

Zhang Yu didn’t refuse Hanhan Pig’s enthusiasm; instead, he hugged its head and regretted out loud, "I should have brought you in earlier."

If he had, he wouldn’t have had to walk so long in vain.

After a round trip to the World Tree, Zhang Yu clearly felt his legs becoming numb and heavy.

After all, he was just an ordinary person.

Chen Wenhao, noticing this, reminded, "Junior brother, you should meditate and rest for a while."

Even ordinary people can alleviate physical fatigue through meditation.

Professor Song nodded and said, "It’s getting late. Let’s find a place nearby to set up camp and rest."

"We’ll leave early tomorrow morning."

Everyone set up tents next to the babbling creek. The exhausted Zhang Yu sat cross-legged on the ground, closed his eyes, and entered a meditative state.

Chen Yuan and the others lowered their voices as they talked, leaving only the crackling sound of the campfire.

"Yoo-hoo~"

There was no snowball fight here, but Qing Bo, with its extraordinary charm, gathered a group of Pet Beasts to play.

Oh, they were playing hide-and-seek in the pitch-black night.

The Twin Flower Concubine in its nighttime state didn’t join in; it quietly sat on Chen Yuan’s shoulder, reviewing the use of Poison Skills in its mind.

Chen Yuan tapped the little head of the Twin Flower Concubine with his finger, and it looked back at him in confusion.

Chen Yuan smiled and said, "Don’t work so hard. You should rest when it’s time to rest."

He paused and continued, "It’s important to balance work and rest. Learn more from Duck."

"Quack quack quack~"

A gust of cold wind blew, and Duck, strolling in the yard, couldn’t help but sneeze, then tightened its down jacket.

With the farm owner and Cola gone, the vast farm had become Duck’s domain.

Every day it slept until it naturally woke up, then tended to the fields with some watering, before lying on a big rock to sunbathe.

Even if there was no sun, Duck would go inside to watch TV with the Electric Flying Cat.

"Dian Dian~"

A flash appeared mid-air over the farm, accompanied by conspicuous electric sparks. The Electric Flying Cat held a Spirit Fish in its mouth as it landed in the yard.

"Dian Dian!"

The Electric Flying Cat had once promised Duck two Spirit Fish, so it specifically went to Mingyu Lake to catch them.

Unlike Run Run Duck, the Electric Flying Cat couldn’t go underwater, so it imitated Cola by dipping its tail into the water, waiting for a Spirit Fish to take the bait.

It waited and waited, and after a long time, finally, a Spirit Fish bit its tail.

With a zap, it successfully captured the Spirit Fish.

"Quack quack!"

Run Run Duck waved its wings, signaling to the Electric Flying Cat that there was still one Spirit Fish left.

"Dian....."

The Electric Flying Cat drooped its head and sighed heavily.

Not only did it fail to find happiness, but it also lost two Spirit Fish. The bitterness in the Electric Flying Cat’s heart was unknown to anyone.

Sometimes it pondered why the Ice Crystal Illusion Cat had such high Favorability towards Run Run Duck.

It clearly learned to be bold like Duck, attacking the Ice Crystal Illusion Cat and showing attitude, yet it only resulted in dislike.

As the smartest Pet Beast on the farm, the Electric Flying Cat couldn’t understand this logic.

Pursuing happiness is so hard, indeed.

"Quack quack!"

Run Run Duck grabbed the sighing Electric Flying Cat and dragged it into the kitchen.

Run Run Duck had prior experience frying Spirit Fish, and with a few swift moves, a delicious fried Spirit Fish was freshly served.

The night was silent and lonely, as the two little fellows sat obediently on stools, staring at the bowl of fried Spirit Fish with drool.

Such fragrant duck.

The Electric Flying Cat reached out with its paw to grab a piece of fish meat, only to see Run Run Duck shaking its head: "Quack quack~"

Good things are meant to be shared, Duck.

Itty-bitty feet thumping on the ground, apron-clad Run Run Duck ran out of the hall, heading first to the farm’s main gate.

"Ka."

The stoic Iron Head adamantly shook its head, refusing Duck’s invitation to a midnight snack.

Without the farm owner present, it had to stand its ground and protect the farm.

"Quack quack~"

Run Run Duck had anticipated Iron Head’s reaction and pulled a fragrant piece of fish meat from behind and handed it over.

"Ka?"

Iron Head froze.

"Quack!"

Run Run Duck forcibly stuffed the fish meat into Iron Head’s claws, waved its wings, jutted out its plump rear, and swaggered away.

"Ka....."

Iron Head silently lowered its head, gazing at the fish meat, its eyes brimming with a subtle light.

Approaching the chicken coop, Run Run Duck slowed its steps.

Run Run Duck peeked into the chicken coop, seeing the Little Chicks sleeping soundly around the Bean Chicken, then retracted its gaze.

It tiptoed outside but inadvertently stepped on a dry twig, producing a crisp cracking sound in the night.

"Quack!"

Run Run Duck’s face changed drastically, quickly dashing off in panic.

One of the three taboos of the farm—never disturb the sleeping Bean Chicken and Little Chicks.

Back in the courtyard, Run Run Duck panted heavily, repeatedly patting its chest, its eyes showing relief.

Scared the quack out of me.

Just as it was about to return to the hall, Run Run Duck suddenly remembered the recent new friends and went under a tall Camphor Tree: "Quack quack!"

Four adorable heads simultaneously peeked out from the dense leaves, maintaining a uniform gesture, tilting their heads at Duck.

"Quack quack~"

Run Run Duck waved its wings.

Come down quickly to eat Spirit Fish, Duck~

The farm owner said to treat the new friends well, and Duck has done just that!

When the farm owner comes back and hears about this, he’ll surely reward Duck with a Spirit Fish.

Adding that to the previous Spirit Fish.....