Beast Taming: I'm Really Just a Forest Ranger

Chapter 296 - 182: Qinling Research Team! (Part 2)

The main characters of this research activity are still Professor Song and five Combat Type students. The former is to deeply investigate anomalies occurring deep in the Qinling, while the latter are to use this as a training experience. The rest are just supporting roles.

Retracting his gaze, Wang Jianping looked back at Professor Song: "Professor Song, it’s rare for you to come over. This afternoon, I’ll accompany you for a walk and you can rest here tonight."

Professor Song shook his head: "No, time is tight. We’ll head over directly this afternoon."

After a brief pause, he pointed to Chen Wenhao beside him, and said with a smile: "Moreover, this young man is eager to get home; he needs to go home soon for a visit."

"Oh?" Wang Jianping’s gaze fell on Chen Wenhao, a smile blossoming on his face, "This is my oversight. I didn’t know such an excellent student emerged from our area."

Chen Wenhao didn’t know how to respond to this comment. Fortunately, Professor Song took over the conversation: "Chairman Wang, you’re kidding. This young man doesn’t count as excellent; he’ll probably have to study with me for several more years."

Wang Jianping understood the implication, lowered his gaze, and seriously examined Chen Wenhao for a moment, revealing more of a smile on his face: "Study well under Professor Song; if you want to develop here in the future, come find me directly."

"Thank you, Chairman Wang." Chen Wenhao hurriedly responded.

After a brief exchange, Professor Song discussed the main issue: "Chairman Wang, where is the Beastmaster who will take us into the mountains?"

Wang Jianping looked towards Zhou Xu beside him, the latter immediately replied: "On the way, he will arrive soon."

Professor Song nodded, then looked at Chen Wenhao beside him, who quickly said: "He’ll be here soon too."

Before Professor Song turned to her, Jiang Wenning raised her hand with a laugh and spoke proactively: "The friend I recommended will also be here shortly."

Hearing this, Chen Wenhao looked at Jiang Wenning curiously.

She also recommended a Beastmaster?

Eh? Wait a minute!

How does she know a Beastmaster from here?

During last night’s conversation, Jiang Wenning asked him if he had a brother, which baffled him.

He has always been low-key at school, rarely divulging family information. How did she know?

Jiang Wenning’s response at the time was interesting: "It was Rice Cake who told me."

Rice Cake is the Ice Crystal Illusion Cat that could potentially develop Spirit attributes in the future.

A heap of guesses sprang into Chen Wenhao’s mind: "Could this Ice Crystal Illusion Cat already be showing signs of awakening Spirit attributes?"

In his understanding, Spirit-type Pet Beasts are very mysterious. They possess various magical abilities such as teleportation, mind control, and information insight, among others. When advancing to an immeasurable power stage, they can even comprehend the past and future.

Knowing he has a brother is not difficult.

"Well, just as well, let them meet." Professor Song nodded, his words intriguing, "This research activity is crucial, leaders at all levels are paying close attention, and there cannot be any mistakes."

As he spoke, he swept his gaze across all activity members, his calm tone emboding undercurrents.

"To ensure the smooth progress of this activity and to guarantee everyone’s personal safety, we need the Beastmasters who know Qinling best and are most familiar with the local environment."

"Just as well, let the three of them meet for a good exchange."

Professor Song still held onto his original idea: the capable rise, while the incompetent fall.

If upon inspection, the Beastmaster recommended by Jiang Wenning proves unfamiliar with Qinling, he could only apologize to this old friend’s junior.

"I agree!"

Jiang Wenning still wore a smile, seemingly very confident in the Beastmaster she recommended.

"Professor Song’s rigorous and earnest attitude toward matters is worth learning from each of us," Wang Jianping first praised, then said with a laugh, "Then let’s wait for them here."

The group sat down to chat, Wang Jianping’s gaze fell on Chen Wenhao, eyes full of interest: "I’ll call you Xiao Chen then."

"Xiao Chen, where are you from?"

"Taibai County," Chen Wenhao replied truthfully.

"Taibai County ah... That’s a nice place." Wang Jianping nodded lightly, "One of our association’s consultants is from there."

Hearing this, Chen Wenhao hadn’t yet reacted, instead Lu Ran stuck his head out and boldly said: "Is this consultant here now?"

"While we’re idle, why not have a Pet Beast battle with him?"

Spoken like a true battle maniac from the start.

Wang Jianping’s expression remained unchanged: "We’ll have to ask his opinion later."

"Alright, I’ll wait for him here." Lu Ran grinned.

Suddenly, Zhou Xu’s phone vibrated gently in his pocket, he took it out for a look, then spoke softly: "He’s arrived."

Chairman Wang waved his hand, Zhou Xu left the meeting room quietly.

At this time, Chen Wenhao also saw the message on his phone, turning to look at Professor Song.

"Go meet your brother." Professor Song nodded.

Brother?

Sitting next to Professor Song, Wang Jianping was slightly taken aback, the startled expression on his face quickly vanishing.

A top student from Taibai County.

Last name Chen.

Looks familiar.

Has a brother.

Brother is very familiar with the Qinling environment.

Could it be...

Wang Jianping’s thought moved, but his face resumed calmness.

"My friend is here too." Jiang Wenning waved her phone at Professor Song, then left the meeting room at his signal.

The three almost left the meeting room simultaneously, surprising Professor Song.

Are people here always so punctual?

The three walked side by side down the same corridor.

"Please go ahead." Zhou Xu smiled, extending his right hand.

"Let’s go together." Chen Wenhao said.

Jiang Wenning suddenly spoke: "Your recommended Beastmaster is your brother?"

"Uh?" Chen Wenhao was momentarily dumbfounded, then nodded, "Yes, my brother is a Forest Ranger, he knows Qinling very well."

Upon hearing these words, Zhou Xu and Jiang Wenning both looked at him.

Zhou Xu’s gaze carried inquiry and curiosity, while Jiang Wenning’s face bore a playful smile.

Jiang Wenning said: "What a coincidence, the Beastmaster I recommended is also a Forest Ranger. Perhaps he knows your brother."

"Could be." Chen Wenhao seriously agreed, "After all, Qinling has only a few Forest Rangers, it’s normal for them to know each other."

Jiang Wenning covered her mouth, laughing lightly, as both her shoulders shook.

Chen Wenhao found Jiang Wenning’s reaction odd. He pondered for a moment and decided to ask the question in his heart: "How do you know the Forest Rangers from our area?"

Jiang Wenning seemed to have anticipated this question, and replied without hesitation: "From the internet."

"Hmm?" Chen Wenhao was a bit surprised.

"I met this friend online," Jiang Wenning said.

Zhou Xu silently marveled: These young people are truly remarkable, recommending internet friends for such an important matter.

Chen Wenhao gently said "Oh." He did not continue asking.

He just wanted to quickly see his brother and then return together to Xuanhe Village to see if the farm, which he had been away from for a long time, had changed significantly.

His brother said many Pet Beasts lived in the countryside, that must be very interesting.

Each Pet Beast can have its blood drawn, can assist in his research...

Various thoughts flashed by, and the three quickly reached the building’s entrance, where Chen Wenhao immediately saw a very familiar figure, causing ripples in his usually calm heart: "Brother!"

He hastened towards Chen Yuan, but one figure was faster and more agile than him.

Zhou Xu hurried up to Chen Yuan, then bowed his head, opening his mouth respectfully: "Advisor Chen!"

Chen Yuan was puzzled, what is Zhou Xu doing?

"Advisor Chen?"

Chen Wenhao stopped in place.

Zhou Xu raised his head, first blinking at Chen Yuan, then said in a sonorous voice: "This is Advisor Chen Yuan from our Baokun City Beastmaster Association. He is the champion of the first Taibai Cup exhibition match and is..."

With each word Zhou Xu said, Chen Wenhao’s eyes widened further, and by the end, his mouth was wide open, his face full of shock.

Since the Spiritual Energy Revival, Chen Wenhao didn’t often communicate with his family, but he knew his brother had excellent Beastmaster talent.

When on the phone with their grandfather, the old man had mentioned that his brother had achieved prominence, becoming a bigwig in the Beastmaster Association.

But Chen Wenhao, having grown up in the village, understood that what older generations regarded as big figures differed from their own view.

In the older generation’s eyes, anyone with a bit of power in an official department was considered a big figure.

Yet this is an Association Consultant. Even though Chen Wenhao spent much time in the lab, he was aware of the importance of a consultant’s role.

So he gazed dumbfoundedly at Chen Yuan.

Chen Yuan slowly walked over to Chen Wenhao’s side, gently patting the latter’s shoulder, a slight smile playing at his lips: "This is the surprise I have for you."

"Where’s the surprise you have for me?"