[{"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-9":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},1474448,1925,"Chapter 9: Gale Hunting Dog","beast-taming-i-m-really-just-a-forest-ranger-chapter-9",9,"\u003Cp>\"Chen, Chen, what do I do if my pig won’t eat anything?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Chen, Chen, how did my sheep turn black?!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Chen, Chen...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a staff member at the wildlife rescue center, Chen Yuan usually had a relatively easy job, so he often played the role of a veterinarian, helping villagers solve some problems.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But today, the issues he encountered were much more troublesome than usual.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the afternoon,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Yuan returned to his office, drenched in sweat, and after resting for a moment, gulped down a glass of water.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The world really has changed.\" He sighed once more, turning his head to look at Spark on his shoulder, saying, \"Don’t you think so, Spark?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Chirp, chirp, chirp!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Spark flapped its wings, its deep blue eyes quietly gazing at Chen Yuan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The massive changes brought by the Spiritual Energy Tide permeated every corner of the world, affecting all living beings inevitably.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although Uncle Zhao’s sow wasn’t eating, it was plumper and sturdier, snoring like muffled thunder, with skin like steel, evolving into an Extraordinary Creature known as the \"Gray-armored Wild Boar.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although Mrs. Liu’s sheep had turned black, its eyes were bright like flames, and its posture was light and graceful, evolving into an Extraordinary Creature known as the \"Ghostly Sheep.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It seems that a few animals in the village have already started evolving.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Soon enough, Xuanhe Village will be filled with Extraordinary Creatures.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I hope nothing too chaotic happens,\" Chen Yuan thought quietly to himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In his view, Extraordinary Creatures are quite intelligent and wield extraordinary power, which is bound to cause many conflicts with humans.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whether over food or territory,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When conflicts arise frequently, how should humans treat Extraordinary Creatures, how do we cohabit with them, this is an unavoidable issue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he pondered, his phone vibrated incessantly. Upon checking, it was messages from his university classmates group chat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, Spark lowered its head, full of curiosity, staring at the glowing phone screen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Class 5, Veterinary Medicine Major classmates group chat:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh my god, a snake spewing cold air appeared yesterday, nearly scared me to death.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s nothing, a colleague of mine encountered a moving tree in the mountains, waving its branches and knocking my colleague out.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Huh? Where have I ended up? Is this still the Blue Star?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Pay more attention to the news, and you’ll understand. After this torrential rain, creatures all around the world have mutating.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Quick! Click on this link; the officials are addressing these matters uniformly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Yuan clicked the link, opening the official live broadcast—a formally dressed representative facing the camera, speaking articulately:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We understand the concern of many netizens regarding recent hot events. Our department is actively contacting all parties to further understand these events, and any updates will be announced promptly...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing these familiar words, Chen Yuan couldn’t help but twitch his lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s as if they said nothing at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After saying that, the scholarly official suddenly said solemnly, \"Society continuously changes and develops, and so does the world.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We can’t avoid these changes; we can only face them.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It has always been so.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The official live broadcast ended, leaving only dense scrolling comments on the screen, and Chen Yuan fell into deep thought: \"The last part is practically a clear hint...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Perhaps when the officials are fully prepared, they will completely disclose information about the Spiritual Energy Tide.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Yuan understood the principle of \"a single action affects the whole,\" hence why he comprehended the authorities’ caution and prudence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And as one of the few citizens who knew part of the truth, Chen Yuan decided to seize the time advantage to develop enough self-defense capabilities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After closing the live stream, Chen Yuan continued browsing his phone for a while longer, only then noticing the overwhelming information online about the world’s transformation, with news trending topics almost all related to it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Someone claimed they saw a flying tiger at Changbai Mountain, roaring like thunder; another person said they encountered a three-meter-tall humanoid creature moving through the forests deep within Shennongjia; others stated that fierce flames had risen on the Northwest’s Flame Mountain, unwavering against water....\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Additionally, officials arranged for several experts and scholars to provide scientific explanations for the recent torrential rain, while also urging all citizens to remain calm and trust the authorities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Whew, can’t get carried away.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a long while, Chen Yuan exhaled deeply, forcing himself to put down the phone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Chirp, chirp, chirp!!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, Spark, who had been glued to the phone, instantly became unwilling. It jumped in front of the phone, trying to poke the screen with its sharp beak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Stop!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Noticing Spark’s actions, Chen Yuan hurriedly spoke up to stop it and took the phone away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Chirp!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Spark turned to face Chen Yuan, the blue in its eyes brimming with eager longing and confusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Yuan, who was connected with Spark’s mind, clearly understood its thoughts: \"You want to keep playing on the phone?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Chirp!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Spark nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’re doomed; you’ve gotten addicted to your phone.\" Chen Yuan muttered to himself, then fell into thought, figuring out how to address the matter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, his eyes lit up, and he said, \"How about this, for every time you practice Flame Surge, you get to watch the phone for a minute.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Once you’ve accumulated sixty practices, I’ll let you watch for an hour straight.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Chirp?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Spark blinked, thinking for a moment, then nodded: \"Chirp!!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One minute per practice, easy peasy!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Great.\" Seeing Spark brimming with fighting spirit, Chen Yuan nodded in satisfaction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though he held the Source Point system that could help him continually improve, he also wanted to fully engage the Pet Beasts’ initiative, letting them gain a sense of fulfillment from daily rigorous training.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Woof, woof, woof!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just then, a loud bark came from outside the office, followed by a gentle breeze brushing across Chen Yuan’s body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked up to see a familiar yet unfamiliar figure approaching rapidly, arriving in front of him in no time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a dog the size of a calf, with light brown fur covering its body, erect ears, a neck surrounded by white fluffy fur, and even a tuft of fluffy white fur at the tail, now staring at Chen Yuan with its round azure eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Woof!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next second, the dog dove into Chen Yuan’s arms, licking his cheek with its tongue and wagging its tail incessantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instinctively, Chen Yuan petted its head, and a data panel appeared in his vision:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[First-time collection of Gale Hunting Dog, Source Point +1]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Race: Gale Hunting Dog (Collected)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Attribute: Wind\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Level: 1 (Tier One)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Favorability: 84\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Skills: Wind Blade (Beginner 0.1\u002F3) ＋\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Quality: Common\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Promotion to Elite Quality Conditions: Source Points Insufficient (1\u002F5)]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Gale Hunting Dog!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the light blue screen before him, Chen Yuan’s eyes lit up with excitement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s Cola!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cola has successfully evolved!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its name is now Gale Hunting Dog!\u003C\u002Fp>",1144,"2026-06-06T03:13:41.935Z",1,"novelbin.me","96d603f7b8a369edf639a7a168a71c70d1dbbf52238b21746be50358a60bd175","beast-taming-i-m-really-just-a-forest-ranger-chapter-10","beast-taming-i-m-really-just-a-forest-ranger-chapter-8",313,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fbeast-taming-i-m-really-just-a-forest-ranger-cover.jpg"]