[{"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-68":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},1474607,1925,"Chapter 68: No Open Flames Allowed in the Forest","beast-taming-i-m-really-just-a-forest-ranger-chapter-68",68,"\u003Cp>Old Xing could no longer run.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was too exhausted; his heavy legs felt like they were filled with lead, refusing to lift. His throat seemed scorched by fire, leaving a distinct taste of blood. His chest heaved violently, gasping for air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Old Xing knew this was his limit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But it wasn’t Big Black’s limit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Big Black, you go on without me, don’t worry about me,\" Old Xing collapsed onto the ground, his green coat covered in dust.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Awoooo—!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Big Black couldn’t speak; it just obediently sat on the ground, licking Old Xing’s palm over and over as if that could make its master stand up quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just at this moment,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pairs of glowing green eyes silently emerged from all directions, an invisible sense of oppression pressing down on the man and dog, while short, high-pitched howls rose and fell, silencing every creature in the night.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Roar～\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A tall leading wolf stepped forward, its streamlined body, dense snow-colored fur, and erect ears illuminated by the moonlight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It simply stood still, gazing intently at the man and dog, with limbs extending razor-sharp claws, its whole body exuding a powerful sense of pressure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the head wolf let out its deep howl, the other wolves hidden within the dense forest started to step out one by one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the head wolf, there were seven wolves in total, forming a shrinking ring, trapping the man and the dog within.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An invisible, oppressive atmosphere gathered overhead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Old Xing knew he could no longer escape.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He fumbled in his coat pocket for a wrinkled cigarette, his right hand trembling as it held the lighter but not igniting the cigarette, only the tiny flame reflecting in his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The forest forbids open flames...\" he said with a bitter smile, then placed the cigarette under his nose, inhaling the scent deeply, before returning it to his pocket.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Old Xing took a deep breath, slowly stood up, a flickering smile on his face: \"You really are persistent.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since the seven-day torrential rain, Old Xing felt that the Qinling had become strange.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every creature around him had undergone earth-shaking changes, Big Black was like this, and so were these ghostly wolves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Various thoughts flashed through his mind as the near sixty-year-old Old Xing looked down at the tall Big Black, sighing slightly: \"It’s just tough for you, old buddy.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Big Black was a Kazakh shepherd dog he brought from outside years ago, tall and fierce, suitable for guarding and protecting, and also suitable to accompany him in this desolate place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since that rainstorm, Big Black had grown bigger, becoming more fierce, able to use incredible powers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Awooo.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Big Black’s bushy tail brushed against sighing Old Xing, its pitch-black eyes fixed on the head wolf, mouth open showing sharp teeth, its fierce aura soaring.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, the barking and howling echoed in the sky, startling a flock of birds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you’re not afraid, I have no kin or ties, just one life to lose.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the fight was inevitable, Old Xing pulled a small knife from his pants pocket, reversed it in his right hand, adrenaline surging with his increasingly determined gaze as if his whole body’s blood started to boil.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, the air seemed to freeze, only the heavy breathing continued.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both sides were growing restless, but each waiting for the other to show a flaw, to launch a fatal strike.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just then,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A thick pillar of fire pierced the distant night, fiery heat flooding forward with its blazing light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fire pillar struck the ground between both sides, resounding with a loud boom, smoke swirling up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both sides, locked in a stalemate, instinctively retreated several steps, dumbfounded, looking at each other with puzzled expressions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the smoke dissipated, Spark began to flap its wings lightly, its orange-yellow body roiling with flowing Flame Stream, fiery feathers igniting flames.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every time it flapped its wings, a cascade of sparks scattered to the ground, like fleeting fireflies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Spark’s expression was calm, glancing around, its gaze sweeping over each figure, its deep, ocean-blue eyes carrying undeniable authority: \"Chirp!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From now, cease fighting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who agrees?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who opposes?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The area plunged into a deathly silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Awooo!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Following Spark, Cola rushed over hastily, seeing this scene, a deep envy emerged on its face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The big sis pulled it off again!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why didn’t I run quicker!!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, Cola once more regretted not having wings, unable to ignore the terrain and fly directly to the destination like the big sister.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Spark and Cola’s successive appearance completely disrupted the prior stalemate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The head wolf seemed somewhat anxious, with furrowed brows, panting heavily, especially uneasy with the bird flapping its wings above.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It then looked at Old Xing’s green coat, sniffing as it inhaled the scent filled with deadly allure, with a face showing a mesmerized expression, its former unease dissipated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Old Xing, are you alright?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Yuan pushed through the blocking leaves, stepping from the dense forest into this flat, lively area, asking Old Xing, who was encircled by the Snow Cloud Wolves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luckily, he made it in time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Old Xing turned to face Chen Yuan, digging through his memories for relevant information, nodding: \"For now, I’m still alive.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Yuan smiled widely: \"Don’t worry, I’ll get you out soon.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he looked at the two little ones ahead: \"Spark, Cola, it’s up to you now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Chirp.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Spark nodded slightly, the Flame Stream on its body surged even fiercer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Awoo!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cola had been waiting for a long time, hearing Chen Yuan’s words, immediately yelping and charging at the nearest Snow Cloud Wolf.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Yuan surveyed these Snow Cloud Wolves, recalling related data: Snow Cloud Wolf, Ice-type Pet Beast, naturally born of common grade, with an extremely rare chance of appearing in elite quality.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cola’s form was carried by the wind, speeding up during its run, until it became a blurred shadow, barreling towards the nearest Snow Cloud Wolf!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cola was unbelievably fast, so fast that the Snow Cloud Wolf had no time to react, sent flying several meters, crashing heavily into a large tree.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The tree shook, leaves rustling down, covering the Snow Cloud Wolf dazed from being hit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Awoo!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cola grinned at this Snow Cloud Wolf, then turned its gaze to the second Snow Cloud Wolf, a sudden whirlwind gathering around it, Wind Blades coalescing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Roar...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Snow Cloud Wolf suddenly felt a foreboding sense, involuntarily shivering.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom boom boom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Three Wind Blades continuously assaulted the Snow Cloud Wolf, its eyes widened, dodging the first, then opening its mouth to freeze the second with a chilling breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But facing the third Wind Blade, the Snow Cloud Wolf had no place to dodge or block, watching helplessly as the Wind Blade grew nearer, precisely striking it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wind Blade sharp as a sword, sliced through the snow-colored fur of the Snow Cloud Wolf.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a painful howl, this Snow Cloud Wolf staggered, then fell to the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It fell so quickly, the cry too agonizing, causing Chen Yuan to frown instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, Chen Yuan noticed that after Cola defeated these two Snow Cloud Wolves, the system notification for Source Point didn’t sound in his mind.\u003C\u002Fp>",1197,"2026-06-06T03:13:42.215Z",1,"novelbin.me","8ff2d3592945852f36f38b4a91ecfb06369502e404fb53e88edfa4776afe2ca1","beast-taming-i-m-really-just-a-forest-ranger-chapter-69","beast-taming-i-m-really-just-a-forest-ranger-chapter-67",313,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fbeast-taming-i-m-really-just-a-forest-ranger-cover.jpg"]