[{"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-44":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},1474483,1925,"Chapter 44: So-Called Physical Therapy","beast-taming-i-m-really-just-a-forest-ranger-chapter-44",44,"\u003Cp>The Electric Flying Cat knew it could no longer play dead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The big guy it had ambushed several times was already on the brink of a rampage. Continuing to play dead might just get it knocked away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Dian Dian...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In a flash, the Electric Flying Cat’s mind raced and quickly decided on a strategy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next second,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>it slowly opened its eyes, first pretending to rub its head, then looked up at the three guys in front of it with eyes full of fear and fright.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tears brimmed in the Electric Flying Cat’s eyes, and its pitiful little face drooped as it sobbed softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Woo woo woo~\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I didn’t mean to~\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Aoo....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the Electric Flying Cat’s reaction, Cola scratched its head, turning to look at Spark, who had a serious expression, and barked softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Did we misunderstand her?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Spark did not respond, its deep blue eyes fixed intently on the sobbing Electric Flying Cat, a thoughtful look flashing across its delicate little face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Something’s off... Really off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Snort snort!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In contrast to the hesitation of the two little ones, the Gray-armored Wild Boar was unaffected, constantly reminded by the claw marks on its body that the little one opposite was extremely cunning!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an instant,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>the Gray-armored Wild Boar stomped heavily on the ground, and a thick, powerful wave of Earth-type energy surged rapidly across the ground, continuously attacking the Electric Flying Cat like a wave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Aoo...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the Gray-armored Wild Boar launch an attack on the Electric Flying Cat without hesitation, Cola looked at the pitiable creature and showed a trace of reluctance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But it gritted its teeth and chose not to intervene.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Forget it, as long as we successfully take this guy back to the master.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rumble!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ground beneath let out a tremor. Seeing that its trick didn’t affect the Gray-armored Wild Boar, the Electric Flying Cat had no choice but to spread its yellow thin wings, dazzling electric currents flickering as it flew upwards, successfully avoiding the Earth Step.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, at that moment,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>a scorching column of fire erupted from above, the extreme temperature making the Electric Flying Cat feel like it was in a furnace, its expression changing drastically, forcing it to abandon its plan to fly upward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Landing back on the ground, just as it breathed a sigh of relief for dodging the sudden flames, it met a pair of clear, lake-like deep blue eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These eyes were extraordinarily calm, yet they inexplicably gave it a massive sense of pressure, causing the Electric Flying Cat to tremble, losing any intention of escape.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Swallowing a bit of saliva secretly, the Electric Flying Cat looked down and saw the pair of icy cold, sharp claws on Spark, falling into silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Getting caught by those claws would be fatal, right?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In a short time, the Electric Flying Cat had already confirmed that this was a terrifying opponent it couldn’t face, and escape was just a fantasy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If that’s the case.....\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Electric Flying Cat bared its teeth, giving a fierce yet adorable look, shedding all pretense of grievance and fear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Dian Dian!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kill or cut, do as you please!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Aoo!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, Cola, who initially felt some sympathy, immediately became furious, its majestic dog head let out a low roar at the Electric Flying Cat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I was fooled!!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s all your fault!!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Simultaneously, Cola secretly breathed a sigh of relief, thankful its master hadn’t come along.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Snort snort.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Gray-armored Wild Boar shot a sideways glance at the belatedly aware Cola, with a faint sneer appearing on its rugged face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Little buddy, now you see how cunning this guy is?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Aoo aoo!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cola nodded repeatedly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Aoo?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Afterwards, Cola turned to look at Spark, inquiring what to do next.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Chee chee.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Spark gently flapped its wings, a flicker in its eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Take it back for the Beastmaster to handle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why haven’t they come back yet?\" Zhang Hao looked at the dark night, unable to see the little ones’ figures, and couldn’t help but speak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Yuan remained calm: \"Don’t worry, they should be back soon.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Spark is steady and calm, and Cola is brave and fearless. Together, these two little guys are unbeatable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This mere fruit thief is no match to capture.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Look, they’re coming back now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the thick darkness, a bright, flame-like figure first appeared, followed by three figures in succession.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Aoo aoo aoo～\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cola trotted over to Chen Yuan, wagging its tail side to side, licking the palm of his hand with a sense of guilty unease.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Yuan patted its head and asked, \"Where’s the fruit thief?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cola stepped aside, allowing Chen Yuan to clearly see the fruit-stealing Extraordinary Creature—covered in reddish-brown fur with relatively short limbs, round cheeks with circular yellow electric sacs on either side, and yellow thin wings on its back resembling both a cape and wings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aside from the yellow thin wings, Chen Yuan thought this Extraordinary Creature looked at least seventy percent like a red panda, perhaps even cuter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Such an adorable little creature, being a thief?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With an inner grumble, Chen Yuan saw Zhang Hao beside him already taking out his phone to snap a photo, asking casually, \"Sending it to Song?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"For my girlfriend, she likes cute animals like this,\" Zhang Hao chuckled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Yuan said nothing, silently giving a middle finger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Spark, what happened earlier?\" Chen Yuan asked Spark.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Chee chee chee～\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Spark’s eyes remained calm as it recounted everything that happened earlier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When he relayed the events to Uncle Zhao and Zhang Hao, they couldn’t help but click their tongues: \"Playing dead and acting pitiful, this little guy is quite clever.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’d say cunning.\" Uncle Zhao’s perception didn’t include ’cute,’ glaring at this fruit thief just like the Gray-armored Wild Boar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Can cuteness fill the stomach?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing Chen Yuan and Zhang Hao discuss, those fruits are worth quite a bit of money, just wasted by this guy!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Yuan looked at Zhang Hao: \"Haozi, does the Beastmaster Association have regulations for handling situations like these where public property is damaged?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes,\" Zhang Hao replied without hesitation. \"First, capture it for some educational guidance, then decide on handling methods based on its disposition.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If it gains enough awareness and is willing to befriend humans, it gets sent to a newly established breeding base, waiting for a Beastmaster’s contract.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If unwilling but poses no threat to people, it’s released back into the wild.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If... after educational attempts it still poses a danger, more forceful measures are taken, engaging in ’physical therapy.’\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Yuan raised an eyebrow: \"Physical therapy?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A good thrashing, until it’s harmless to ordinary people,\" Zhang Hao said nonchalantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Yuan remained silent for a moment, yet couldn’t deny it’s the best course to protect ordinary people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the end, it’s all about prioritizing humanity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And this little guy now...\" Chen Yuan hesitated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm, it’s a bit late now, unsure who’s on gate duty today?\" Zhang Hao furrowed his brows in thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Yuan suggested, \"Then I’ll take it back to the farm first, safer for me to keep an eye on it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Perfect.\" Zhang Hao beamed with joy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was actually hoping for this outcome, saving a lot of trouble.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the two ignoring it, arranging things with reckless abandon, the Electric Flying Cat suddenly got angry, baring its claws!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Dian Dian!\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1220,"2026-06-06T03:13:41.935Z",1,"novelbin.me","be66d16b1ea0264536f838a7ca70c8aebbe3b6bcd62341f192620f444771f65d","beast-taming-i-m-really-just-a-forest-ranger-chapter-45","beast-taming-i-m-really-just-a-forest-ranger-chapter-43",313,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fbeast-taming-i-m-really-just-a-forest-ranger-cover.jpg"]