[{"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-25":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},1474464,1925,"Chapter 25: But It Really Smells So Good","beast-taming-i-m-really-just-a-forest-ranger-chapter-25",25,"\u003Cp>\"Looks like we’ll feast today,\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Hao leaned against the wall, staring at the golden crucian carp on the cutting board, unable to resist licking his lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The golden crucian carp wasn’t particularly large, around five pounds, but enough to provide a hearty meal for three people and two little ones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, Chen Yuan’s attention was entirely drawn to the data panel in front of him:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[First collection of Golden Crucian Carp, Source Point plus one]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Name: Golden Crucian Carp\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Level: Level 1 Spirit Fish]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Compared to other Extraordinary Creatures, the data panel for the golden crucian carp was quite basic, lacking information on attributes and skills.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Spirit Fish?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is that a category of Extraordinary Creatures?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Yuan felt puzzled but didn’t delve deeply into the matter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By now, the Spirit Fish was already on the cutting board; beside it, the old man was sharpening his knife with focus, while at his feet, Cola was drooling, eyes full of longing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Yuan lightly kicked Cola and, with a joking scold, said, \"You still have the nerve to eat? You weren’t even there during the battle earlier.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Howl～\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cola glanced at him with a pitiful look and then rubbed against his calf with a playful grin, its fluffy tail quickly twirling behind it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leaving the kitchen to the old man’s expertise, Chen Yuan and Zhang Hao headed to the courtyard to tend to the unconscious Gray Feathered Hunting Eagle’s injuries.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>During the previous battle, Spark had dealt a heavy blow, causing significant harm to the Gray Feathered Hunting Eagle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If left unattended, the wounds might get infected later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though Zhang Hao was a Forest Ranger, he knew basic wound treatment and squatted beside Chen Yuan to lend a hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[First collection of Gray Feathered Hunting Eagle, Source Point plus two]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Race: Gray Feathered Hunting Eagle\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Attribute: Wind\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Level: 3 (Tier One)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Favorability: –35\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Skills: Wind Blade (Novice 1.9\u002F3) + Wind Cut (Novice 0.3\u002F3) +\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Quality: Elite\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Promotion to Commander Quality Conditions: Source Point insufficient (6\u002F10)]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Judging by the data panel’s displayed strength alone, the Gray Feathered Hunting Eagle was already stronger than any wild Pet Beast Chen Yuan had encountered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unfortunately, it had encountered Spark.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Yuan didn’t mind the negative favorability; for animals, competing for prey was a necessary part of survival.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if they evolved into Extraordinary Creatures, their perception wouldn’t change drastically.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Spark was strong enough, then the prey belonged to it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, there would be inevitable resentment and dislike.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After nearly half an hour of work, the simple surgery was finally completed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Hao wiped the sweat off his forehead, unable to resist a bit of complaining: \"Performing surgery is so tiring, worse than patrolling the mountains.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Yuan casually replied, \"You have to be careful patrolling the mountains now; there are tons of Extraordinary Creatures out there.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hehe.\" Zhang Hao nodded, \"I know, that’s why I’ll only go into the mountains after contracting a Pet Beast.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let’s wash our hands and eat.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>During the conversation, Chen Yuan saw Chen Weiyi coming out of the kitchen with a pot of fish soup and promptly spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two washed their hands together, and Cola waited obediently on the side. After Chen Yuan rinsed its limbs with tap water, it quickly ran towards the dinner table with a wide grin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The three of them sat at the dining table in the courtyard, the roof’s eaves casting a large shadow. Cola waited eagerly by the side, while Spark stood quietly on Chen Yuan’s shoulder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It looks delicious,\" Zhang Hao stared at the white fish soup, and the golden slices of fish faintly visible, swallowing his saliva involuntarily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My cooking isn’t great, so just bear with it.\" Chen Weiyi chuckled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Hao chuckled, \"How could it be? This looks like a masterpiece; just by the presentation, it’s worth a five-star review.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Okay, okay, let’s dig in.\" Chen Yuan interrupted Zhang Hao’s string of compliments, picking up his chopsticks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Chen Yuan and Chen Weiyi start to pick up the fish, Zhang Hao finally reached for his chopsticks: \"Well, I won’t stand on ceremony then.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Swallowing a piece of fish, then sipping a bit of fish soup, a delicious and rich flavor instantly doubled in his mouth, the delicate texture dancing on his tongue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Yuan raised his eyebrows and sincerely praised, \"The taste is really good.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Weiyi squinted his eyes and gave a review, \"It’s very different from regular carp; the flesh is much more delicate.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And also...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He paused, seemingly choosing his words, then said, \"I feel a warm current flowing within my stomach.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was the unique aspect of Spirit Fish, no doubt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking this, Chen Yuan smiled and added, \"I heard this fish is very beneficial to the body. Grandpa, you should eat more.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mmm mmm mmm...\" Zhang Hao picked up another piece of fish, mumbling, \"While you two have the leisure to discuss, I’ll just focus on eating.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once he felt somewhat full, Chen Yuan quickly grabbed a few pieces of fish and placed them in the dog’s bowl. Cola, who had been eagerly waiting, was overjoyed, drooling immediately: \"Howl howl howl!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Afterward,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Yuan took a small piece of fish and fed it to Spark.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, Cola suddenly felt that the fish in its mouth wasn’t so tasty anymore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But its thoughts came and went quickly, and the next second, it buried its head in the bowl, devouring with great delight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Caw...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Gray Feathered Hunting Eagle, not yet opening its eyes, had a tantalizing aroma drift rudely into its nostrils,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Delicious!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An unprecedented deliciousness!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Gray Feathered Hunting Eagle suddenly opened its eyes, trying to get up, but its movements tugged at its wounds, causing faint pain, making it let out a soft whimper.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet the aroma lingered around its nose, engendering an unprecedented craving within the Gray Feathered Hunting Eagle, forcing it to struggle to lift its head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once it lifted its head, it met several pairs of eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Gray Feathered Hunting Eagle froze in place, then saw the bowl of white fish soup on the table, from which the enticing aroma emanated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, its stomach let out a rumbling sound.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gray Feathered Hunting Eagle: \"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Since you’re awake, have some to eat,\" seeing the Gray Feathered Hunting Eagle awaken, Chen Yuan smiled gently and scooped some fish and soup into a small bowl, ready to place it before it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Caw caw caw!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this hateful human approaching, the Gray Feathered Hunting Eagle showed a fierce countenance, struggling backward, dragging dust with its feathers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Chirp.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, at that moment, a familiar chirping sound echoed in its ears, causing the Gray Feathered Hunting Eagle’s movement to stop abruptly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It stood dazedly, cautiously glancing at those deep blue eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The memories of the beating came rushing back, amplified by the persistent pain, making its body tremble.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, all its unwillingness and stubbornness were subdued by those calm eyes, and it slowly bowed its head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moments later,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Isn’t the fish soup tasty?\" watching the Gray Feathered Hunting Eagle devour the food, a smile appeared on Chen Yuan’s face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Caw!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Gray Feathered Hunting Eagle spread its wings, instinctively responding, then realized something, vigorously shaking its head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No, no!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This fish soup isn’t tasty at all!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet the soup’s deliciousness lingered between its teeth, causing it to lower its head unconsciously and murmur softly, \"Caw...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But it really is delicious.\u003C\u002Fp>",1247,"2026-06-06T03:13:41.935Z",1,"novelbin.me","4135a96822db0190b0432a1a686c3d3163be6a93f92946c35108f4cca6bcaa42","beast-taming-i-m-really-just-a-forest-ranger-chapter-26","beast-taming-i-m-really-just-a-forest-ranger-chapter-24",313,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fbeast-taming-i-m-really-just-a-forest-ranger-cover.jpg"]