Beast Taming: I'm Really Just a Forest Ranger

Chapter 365 - 202: Farm Makeover (Part 2)

The female Beastmasters, who took beautiful photos, all published them in the Little Black Book, and Zhang Hao’s Good Fortune Farmhouse gained traffic in the process.

As the richest person in Xuanhe Village, who else could take the role if not Zhang Hao?

Chen Yuan, on the other hand, hoped the courtyard would be simple yet grand.

However, he currently had no concrete plans for the courtyard renovation. He did have an idea before—placing a projector in the yard so that he could watch movies with the little creatures in the evening.

He even thought of letting the hardworking and studious Twin Flower Concubine practice skills by watching the projector instead of constantly staring at the small screen of a phone.

Yet, this idea was dashed with the arrival of winter.

Winter evenings are more comfortable spent indoors where it’s warm.

Chen Yuan headed to the main hall to share his plan of annexing the eastern fields for farm renovation with the old master.

Hugging a deeply sleeping Cold-Biting Ox in his arms, the old master waved his hand: "Do as you see fit."

Chen Yuan was taken aback.

He never expected the old master to agree so readily, without the slightest hesitation.

This was unlike the old master he remembered.

It’s common knowledge that most elders are attached to old things, from nearing expiry or already expired meats and vegetables in the fridge to the warehouse full of various useless items, even large home appliances; they cannot bear to discard them.

Taking over the fields would inevitably mean discarding the crops the old master worked hard to plant;

Revamping the yard would definitely involve throwing away some useless items that the old master found hard to part with, yet he offered no opposition.

This was unusual.

Perhaps noticing the surprise and confusion in Chen Yuan’s eyes, the old master chuckled and said, "Do whatever you want now. Your grandfather can’t help you anymore, and can only support you unconditionally."

"You are much more capable than we ever were."

Chen Yuan nodded: "With those words from you, Grandpa, I’ll boldly take on the farm renovation."

"Go ahead." The old master waved his hand.

Soon, the sounds of things being tossed echoed from the yard, and through the window, Chen Weiyi saw Chen Yuan throwing many old items to the ground like garbage and instinctively wanted to stop him.

But seeing the Cold-Biting Ox in his arms, he restrained this urge: "Forget it, out with the old, in with the new."

"The new era has arrived; the old should be phased out."

Chen Yuan and the little ones seized this rare free day to revamp the farm, and none remained idle.

Including Run Run Duck.

Chen Yuan forcibly dragged the sleepy Duck down from the big rock, making it help clean the entire yard.

To ensure Duck worked willingly, Chen Yuan had to give a little educational talk: "The farm is my home, and everyone is responsible for its environment."

With a tiny assist from a Spirit Fish, Duck, whose ideology had been cleared, successfully joined the yard cleaning task.

The Wood Spirit Rat family was the most diligent.

Their fluffy big tails served as brooms, sweeping away dust in the corners as the Fallen Meteor Horned Beast dragged away heavy objects.

Their cleaning was meticulous, missing not a single nook, as rigorous and serious as scientific researchers.

"Cough cough."

As Chen Wenhao returned to the farm, he saw the scene of dust flying everywhere and quickly covered his mouth, coughing repeatedly.

"Bro, what are you doing?"

Chen Yuan, hands on his hips with bright eyes, looked like an emperor overseeing a vast territory: "I’m renovating the farm."

"Howl howl!"

Cola raised its head high.

The master is the emperor, while Cola, I’m General Xiaotian!

"How do you plan to renovate?" Chen Wenhao was intrigued.

Chen Yuan described the envisioned farm plan succinctly: "The farmland in the southwest remains untouched, growing vegetables for daily consumption."

"Both the western and eastern fields will be planted with Spirit Plants, and two rows of street trees will be along the road from the farm gate to the yard."

The envisioned effect according to Chen Yuan: (Note: For reference only, subject to actual conditions)

"The yard needs special modifications, which can be connected to the fish pond by carving a channel around the yard."

This would allow anyone resting in the yard to appreciate the graceful swimming of Spirit Fish, while also giving the Spirit Fish more space to move.

Chen Wenhao’s eyes sparkled, raising a question: "But as the Spirit Fish level up, they’ll gain special abilities, won’t that affect the little ones on the farm?"

Chen Yuan smiled slightly: "Don’t worry, Duck wouldn’t mind if these Spirit Fish caused trouble; it would give it a valid reason to address the issue."

Chen Wenhao fell silent for a while.

"Besides digging a channel, we could build a small pavilion." Chen Yuan continued.

Chen Wenhao couldn’t help but click his tongue: "Bro, that sounds expensive."

Chen Yuan laughed: "No worries, we’re not lacking money now."

Living in a remote mountain village, Chen Yuan had almost nowhere to spend his money, as long as the little ones were well fed and watered every day.

Yet, being an Association Consultant and also earning some extra money from selling Spirit Plants, Chen Yuan’s current financial situation was very optimistic.

"By the way, how’s your research going?" Chen Yuan suddenly asked about the serious matters.

Yesterday, they brought the Gray Feathered Hunting Eagle family back to Xuanhe Village, temporarily placing them in the original wildlife sanctuary, a remote, quiet environment free from external interference.

Once there, Chen Wenhao started his research work without rest.

"Currently, I’m only examining and recording its physical condition; it’s too early to draw conclusions," Chen Wenhao replied calmly.

"What about Professor Song?" Chen Yuan pursued.

Chen Wenhao said: "The teacher needs to return to Shanghai to report the situation and then wait for my initial research results."

"If it’s confirmed that their evolution method is replicable and universal, the teacher will return for further research."

Chen Yuan nodded in understanding.

"By the way, take me to the breeding base tomorrow. I need to record the Snow Cloud Wolf’s physical condition." Chen Wenhao spoke again.

"No problem," Chen Yuan nodded.

After chatting for a while, they joined in the yard cleaning activity.

Uncertain how much time passed,

"Finally, it’s clean." Chen Yuan looked at the refreshed yard, nodding in satisfaction.

Even though it was just cleaning the yard inside and out and discarding some items that might be older than Chen Yuan, the yard’s aesthetics improved by several levels.

"In a few days, I’m going to Phoenix City for a competition, which will be the perfect time for Grandpa to hire people to expand the channel and build the pavilion."

"By the time I return, the farm should be completely transformed." With a smile at the corner of his lips, Chen Yuan was filled with anticipation for the upcoming renovated farm.

As darkness settled, the lights shone brightly.

The three Chen men sat at the dining table, enjoying a rare moment of family reunion.

Despite being back for several days, it was Chen Wenhao’s first meal alone with them without any outsiders present.

"I didn’t expect to be so busy at home that I don’t have much time to spend with Grandpa." Chen Wenhao laughed helplessly.

Chen Yuan pointed at the Cold-Biting Ox lying by the old master’s leg and laughed: "Grandpa has this little guy for company; what need does he have for you?"

The relationship between Chen Weiyi and the Cold-Biting Ox was unexpectedly harmonious.

The old master loved to roam the village with the Cold-Biting Ox, leaving amidst the envious gazes of other elders without a care.

He was the sole elderly Beastmaster at Xuanhe Village.

To make the Cold-Biting Ox stronger, the old master unexpectedly started using a smartphone, constantly searching for Pet Beast breeding and training tutorial videos.

Chen Yuan repeatedly advised: "Grandpa, how about letting me help with the breeding and training?"

Yet the old master glared: "Who exactly is its Beastmaster?"

Seeing the old master enjoy himself, Chen Yuan stopped persuading him.

It’s just as well; it gives the old master something fun amidst a monotonous life.

Chen Wenhao rubbed his brow and sighed: "I meant to study the Cold-Biting Ox’s special physique, but I haven’t found the time yet."

Although its skill proficiency wasn’t high, it could unleash immense power, making Chen Wenhao very curious.

Chen Yuan chuckled: "You finish the current tasks first."

The priority is to research the Gray Feathered Hunting Eagle and Snow Cloud Wolf, trying to uncover another evolution method.

If any progress is made, Chen Wenhao’s research findings would shake the entire academic community.

Chen Yuan eagerly anticipated that day.

But before that, he had one crucial task to complete—unlocking the Flame Cloud Falcon’s evolution method.