[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-beast-taming-i-m-really-just-a-forest-ranger":3,"chapter-beast-taming-i-m-really-just-a-forest-ranger-beast-taming-i-m-really-just-a-forest-ranger-chapter-246":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Beast Taming: I'm Really Just a Forest Ranger",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1474585,1925,"Chapter 246 - 165: Duck Advances! Iron Head Advances! (Part 3)","beast-taming-i-m-really-just-a-forest-ranger-chapter-246",246,"\u003Cp>Iron Head contracted into a metal ball, his body surface exploding with three inches of steel spikes, using the [Steel Spike Rolling Barrel] to crush over the ground, scattering stone fragments.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is the skill awakened by Iron Head after advancing to elite quality—Steel Spike Rolling Barrel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Run Run Duck leaped into a nearby river, its tail feathers spreading out circular ripples, and the Wave of Healing quickly spread.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Yuan softly murmured, \"Duck really is prudent.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though it hadn’t been injured yet, Run Run Duck preemptively used a healing skill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yes, very prudent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Run Run Duck has lived on the farm for so long with Iron Head, and is very aware of the latter’s formidable attack power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Run Run Duck jump into the river, Iron Head stood up reluctantly, advancing forward, swinging the sharp blade in front, sending a cold gleam straight toward Run Run Duck!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Run Run Duck flapped its wings, twisting its body to evade the Steel Blade, with the tip of its wing firing a Water Arrow that grazed Iron Head’s head and hit the water.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bang bang bang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The erupting water column soaked Iron Head thoroughly, its golden eyes flashing, the Blade of Assault wrapped in sharp white light, instantly approaching Run Run Duck with a swing of the blade!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Quack quack!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Run Run Duck cried out, retreating, trying to dive into the water to dodge, but the water was too shallow, most of its body submerged, leaving its raised butt exposed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next moment, a hot pain shot through its raised butt, prompting Run Run Duck to quickly turn around, flap its wings, and vigorously pat the water surface.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Streams of thin water rose from the surface, rapidly transforming into chains that bound Iron Head!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Impressive.....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Witnessing the fierce combat, Wu Peng murmured.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even without a Beastmaster’s command, the battle between the two Pet Beasts was exceptionally fierce, with one assault following another, leaving no room for respite.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he were to face either Pet Beast, he would likely be defeated swiftly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is this Advisor Chen’s choice of Pet Beasts...\" he marveled in his heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Run Run Duck took advantage of Iron Head being restrained, releasing a charged Water Arrow!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Krr!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Iron Head crossed its Steel Arms, which gleamed with metallic light, forcibly withstanding the Water Arrow’s attack and simultaneously swinging the Steel Blade, shattering the water flow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Yuan timely spoke: \"Alright, that’s enough.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two little beings, locked in a stalemate, instantly ceased their attacks, the rippling water surface reflecting their two surging figures.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both Run Run Duck and Iron Head were panting heavily, looking at each other.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Quack quack.....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Run Run Duck rubbed its rear while glaring fiercely at Iron Head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not avoiding vital parts!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Krr.....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Iron Head scratched its head awkwardly, not expecting its only hit on Run Run Duck would be on the butt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fortunately, Clear Wave rippled to gently heal Run Run Duck’s injuries.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Indeed, being prudent was the right choice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Yuan called the two little ones in front of him, choosing his words carefully: \"Duck’s battle strategy was correct; keep a distance, use ranged attacks, don’t get close to Iron Head.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Quack quack!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Run Run Duck couldn’t help but raise its head, striving to appear carefree, but its sore butt made it grimace, quickly breaking its facade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As for Iron Head.....\" Chen Yuan turned to look at Iron Head, his gaze intense, \"You shouldn’t hold back.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Krr.....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Iron Head’s gaze dodged, lowering its head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though Run Run Duck broke through to Tier Two first, Iron Head’s overall skill proficiency surpassed the former significantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is normal, as Run Run Duck just wants to while away its days, mostly sunbathing; Iron Head diligently practices its skills continuously to guard the farm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Additionally, there’s no attribute advantage between the two; without a Beastmaster’s command, Iron Head has more advantages.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But that’s enough, as Run Run Duck is inherently lazy, mastering some power is quite good.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cannot force it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides, Run Run Duck’s advantage lies in group battles rather than solo duels.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Such thoughts flashed by quickly, and Chen Yuan turned to Wu Peng and Zeng Hui: \"Let’s go sit in the farm.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dusk settled,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two left the farm side by side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a brief silence, Wu Peng suddenly spoke: \"Did you notice, there are many fruit trees in the farm.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Blazing Fruit Tree, Luminous Fruit Tree, and Void Fruit, does Advisor Chen also cultivate Spirit Plants?\" Recalling the sights and sounds within the farm, Zeng Hui’s heart surged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whose farm has so many Spirit Plants?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Peng nodded: \"He’s not only capable of cultivating Pet Beasts but also Spirit Plants, Advisor Chen is truly versatile.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And.....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He paused briefly, his eyes gleaming with excitement: \"That Run Run Duck and Steel-headed Ground Rat are the third batch of pet beasts prepared by Advisor Chen.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No, maybe not just them, there’s also the Commander Quality Fallen Meteor Horned Beast.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The pet beast recently cataloged by the Beastmaster Association was likely discovered first by Advisor Chen, as this type of beast’s habitat is marked at the peak of Qinling.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a Beastmaster, Wu Peng often keeps an eye on newly cataloged pet beasts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The mighty, Commander Quality Fallen Meteor Horned Beast, once cataloged, attracted much attention among Beastmasters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Peng was one such enthusiast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Advisor Chen has cultivated a group of pet beasts on the farm, nurturing them together, letting them compete, progress together, then contracting the most powerful one.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is the key to Advisor Chen’s remarkable prowess.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"After all, every pet beast of his is meticulously selected.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m curious which pet beast will ultimately become Advisor Chen’s third pet beast.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Run Run Duck or Steel-headed Ground Rat?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zeng Hui suddenly interjected: \"I think it’s the Fallen Meteor Horned Beast.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He prefers tall and mighty pet beasts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It should be Steel-headed Ground Rat!\" Wu Peng retorted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fallen Meteor Horned Beast!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Steel-headed Ground Rat!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the farm,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once the two left, Chen Yuan uploaded the recorded progression video to the official website.\u003C\u002Fp>",1006,"2026-06-06T03:13:42.216Z",1,"novelbin.me","0b655d380fb66267c561b6e782d39e7bbb48acc98b611edcd520a64e91b22645","beast-taming-i-m-really-just-a-forest-ranger-chapter-247","beast-taming-i-m-really-just-a-forest-ranger-chapter-245",313,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fbeast-taming-i-m-really-just-a-forest-ranger-cover.jpg"]