[{"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-83":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},1474622,1925,"Chapter 83: The Scaly Green Snake’s Prank","beast-taming-i-m-really-just-a-forest-ranger-chapter-83",83,"\u003Cp>The sky was gloomy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Today’s weather is quite good, no big sun, not too hot.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Hao walked through the increasingly dense forest with two fully armed girls, while the large Gray-armored Wild Boar trudged heavily ahead, clearing the path by crashing through obstructive branches.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why did you guys think of coming all the way out here?\" Zhang Hao turned his head to look at the two girls, full of curiosity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The tall girl leading the way was named Yang Yue, her skin was fair, and when she smiled, noticeable dimples appeared on her cheeks: \"We wanted to find some fun; staying in the city every day is too boring.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Hao couldn’t help but mumble softly: \"I’ve always yearned to live in the city, yet you find it boring.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yang Yue didn’t get annoyed upon hearing this; she lifted the hair in front of her ear and smiled slightly: \"We were hiking enthusiasts before, and now that we’ve become Beastmasters, with Pet Beasts protecting us, we naturally want to continue connecting with nature.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Right, Cloud Fox?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A small fox-like Pet Beast followed closely beside Yang Yue. Its body was off-white, not as pure as snow but as immaculate as a cloud, with a fluffy long tail gently swaying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ying~\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Cloud Fox trod on the dry leaves and branches, gracefully moving and slightly lifting its little face to nod at Yang Yue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the adorable Cloud Fox, Zhang Hao couldn’t help but feel joyful, but when his eyes unintentionally caught sight of the other girl, his expression turned stiff.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This girl exuded a cold beauty from the inside out, with long black straight hair, a cold face, narrow and emotionless black eyes, all affirming this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Most importantly, there was a long snake coiled around her body. Whenever Zhang Hao glanced over, this long snake covered in green scales would flick its tongue, its eyes cold like its owner’s.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Hao remembered the snake’s name: Scaly Green Snake, a Wood-type Pet Beast, naturally ranked as elite.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>According to Yang Yue’s introduction, her friend was named Li Qing, an enthusiast of climbing and pet reptiles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it weren’t for Yang Yue frequently taking Li Qing out hiking, the latter would likely spend all day at home with her pet reptiles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though Zhang Hao didn’t understand the mindset of pet reptile enthusiasts, he respected every ordinary person with legal hobbies that didn’t affect others.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But that didn’t prevent him from instinctively distancing himself from Li Qing and her Scaly Green Snake.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let me clarify, I can take you only this far. Lately, strange events have been frequent in the mountains; many areas have dramatically changed, and I’ve heard there are wolves, it’s quite dangerous.\" Zhang Hao pointed to a location on the map.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yang Yue nodded with a smile: \"Don’t worry, we wouldn’t joke with our lives. It’s fine just to reach here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After pausing briefly, she continued: \"This time, I’m here to breathe in the fresh air of nature and also see what the wilderness looks like after the Spiritual Energy Revival.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Once we’re fully prepared, and the Cloud Fox and Scaly Green Snake are stronger, we’ll venture further.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing this, Zhang Hao finally breathed a sigh of relief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As long as they’re not naïve idiots, it’s fine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The three of them, along with their three Pet Beasts, gradually entered the area, trekking through the forest without delving deep into the Qinling, guided by Zhang Hao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even so, the spectacular scenery post-Spiritual Energy Revival and the occasional appearance of wild Pet Beasts continuously amazed the two girls.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several hours later,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Hao glanced at his phone; it was already five in the afternoon, so he suggested: \"It’s getting late. How about I take you back to the village to rest for the night? Tomorrow, we can explore another forest.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No problem.\" Yang Yue nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, let’s rest here for ten minutes and regain our strength before descending the mountain.\" Zhang Hao laid a plastic bag on the ground and sat down heavily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Qingqing, let’s rest too.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yang Yue said to Li Qing, and seeing an extremely tall tree behind them, she first took her phone out to snap a photo of herself with the tree, then sat down leaning against it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Qing followed suit, sitting beside Yang Yue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After walking for half a day, they were both a bit fatigued and closed their eyes lightly to rest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A gentle breeze blew, causing the Scaly Green Snake to open its emerald eyes and glance around—Zhang Hao was watching silent videos, occasionally letting out strange giggles; Yang Yue and Li Qing were resting with closed eyes, and the Cloud Fox lay in Yang Yue’s arms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Scaly Green Snake’s eyes glinted with a hint of cleverness, as it began slithering up Li Qing’s body. Its cold body swiftly slid up the sturdy trunk behind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet the Scaly Green Snake did not stop; its triangular head gazed upward through the dense foliage, spotting a light brown figure, and with a trace of cunning, it quietly continued upwards.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As it crawled over the exposed trunk, the deep green body of the Scaly Green Snake blended seamlessly with the lush leaves, making the surrounding scenery the perfect camouflage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Getting closer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Scaly Green Snake could clearly see the light brown bird; its heart started to stir, but it forced itself to calm down, slowing its pace, and continued to approach.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Within reach, the Scaly Green Snake, like a prankster, suddenly opened its mouth, its tiny teeth gleaming coldly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Chirp!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, the light brown bird seemed to sense the danger and instinctively flapped its wings to fly away at the moment the Scaly Green Snake opened its mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only a few feathers landed on the head of the Scaly Green Snake.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Realizing the prank didn’t work, the Scaly Green Snake felt bored and instinctively withdrew, ready to return to its master.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Chirp chirp chirp!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, the light brown bird continuously flapped its wings, emitting a rapid and continuous cawing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Chirp!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Chirp chirp!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These calls seemed to press a mysterious switch, as suddenly, high-pitched cries echoed one after the other, waking the lightly sleeping Yang Yue and Li Qing, and making Zhang Hao raise his head in confusion: \"What’s going on?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next moment, numerous light brown figures emerged from the sky as Violent Cloud Sparrows gathered, exuding the rogue aura of Sky Street thugs, calling loudly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Scaly Green Snake sensed that things weren’t right, quickly shrinking back onto Li Qing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Violent Cloud Sparrow that had been sneak-attacked was particularly sharp-eyed, spotting the Scaly Green Snake on Li Qing, and began chirping incessantly: \"Chirp!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an instant, dozens of Violent Cloud Sparrows circled in the sky, surrounding the three of them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A strong sense of oppression swept over them, making Zhang Hao involuntarily swallow his saliva and cautiously ask: \"What... what’s happening?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yang Yue lifted her head in confusion, while Li Qing looked down at the Scaly Green Snake, which immediately shrank its head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a Beastmaster with a telepathic bond to the Scaly Green Snake, Li Qing instantly understood the reason behind the incident.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But given the emergency situation, she didn’t have time to explain much. While secretly deciding to apologize later, she raised her eyes to look at the two, unusually speaking: \"I have an idea.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Hao’s eyes brightened: \"Tell us.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Run, hurry and run.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The cold voice, the earnest demeanor, and the absurd suggestion nearly made Zhang Hao faint.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Is this how his first private task would end in failure?\u003C\u002Fp>",1262,"2026-06-06T03:13:42.215Z",1,"novelbin.me","6f23983670b439c9c55d676f9b6c380409be88d90353ff2a16c120ab272e99b2","beast-taming-i-m-really-just-a-forest-ranger-chapter-84","beast-taming-i-m-really-just-a-forest-ranger-chapter-82",313,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fbeast-taming-i-m-really-just-a-forest-ranger-cover.jpg"]