The out-of-town beastmaster was even more puzzled. He nudged the local beastmaster of Baokun City next to him and asked, "Who is that person?"

The man slightly raised his head, a faint smile on his face, pride and confidence shining in his eyes as he replied in the night, "He is our city’s champion."

"Taibai Cup champion?" The out-of-town beastmaster thought for a moment and said in surprise, "I remember the champion’s last name was Zhuang, wasn’t it?"

"No, he’s the Taibai Cup exhibition match champion."

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...

Iron Head watched as Zhang Hao rushed into the farm, dashed into the courtyard, and called out:

"Yuan, Yuan, are you asleep?"

Chen Yuan, who was meditating in the bedroom, opened his eyes, got out of bed, and pushed open the door: "Not yet, why are you coming over at this late hour?"

Zhang Hao panted slightly, "Yuan, you’re home. Why didn’t you answer my call?"

Chen Yuan raised an eyebrow and pointed to the Twin Flower Concubine in the bedroom.

Zhang Hao looked up and saw the Twin Flower Concubine staring intently at a phone almost the same size as it, with a video playing on the screen and a voice emanating from it:

"This video mainly explains advanced tactics for wood-type Pet Beasts, like mixing Sweet Fragrance with poison powder for unexpected effects..."

Chen Yuan said, "It might have gotten engrossed and accidentally hung up your call."

"Then why didn’t the old man answer the phone either?" Zhang Hao asked again.

Chen Yuan pointed to the Electric Flying Cat sitting in the lobby, smiling foolishly while hugging a phone.

Zhang Hao’s mouth twitched slightly, suddenly remembered the real issue, and hurriedly said, "Yuan, go to the village quickly, there’s a wild Pet Beast that broke in."

Chen Yuan asked, "What kind of Pet Beast? What level of strength?"

His farm was located at the outer edge of Xuanhe Village and required a walk through a small path to reach the village center.

Zhang Hao awkwardly scratched his head, "In a rush, I didn’t have time to ask."

Chen Yuan glanced at Zhang Hao, then released Spark and Cola from the Pet Beast space, instructing them, "Head to the village and help out directly, I’ll be right there."

"Chirp!"

Spark nodded slightly, then soared into the sky, its orange-yellow figure slicing through the sky.

"Howl!"

Cola, seeing the big sister’s figure quickly disappearing, got anxious and immediately used Wind Stepping, stepping on the breeze, rushing toward the village at top speed.

This chance to shine can’t be solely hers!

Whatever happens around the village should be handled by the Puppy Team!

Seeing both little ones had set off, Chen Yuan woke up the Fallen Meteor Horned Beast sleeping in the shed, then turned to Zhang Hao: "Let’s go."

Zhang Hao was stunned, "Do I ride with you?"

Chen Yuan patted the Fallen Meteor Horned Beast under him and said, "You’d better ask for its permission."

Upon hearing this, the Fallen Meteor Horned Beast silently took a half-step back.

Chen Yuan continued, "Don’t you have a mount Pet Beast?"

In no time at all,

Chen Yuan, riding the majestic and proud Fallen Meteor Horned Beast, rushed out of the farm, the wind blowing against his face.

Zhang Hao, riding the tough-skinned Gray-armored Wild Boar, huffed along behind, heading toward the village center in the moonlight.

Meanwhile,

"Roar Roar Roar!"

The patience of the Earth Bear was exhausted. It decided not to waste more time with this group of baffling humans and turned to leave with its Bear Cub.

A beastmaster asked, "Should we chase it or not?"

The person next to him glanced at him and replied, "It hasn’t attacked us or shown any hostility; why chase it?"

After a pause, he looked at the massive figure of the Earth Bear and lowered his voice, "Even if you were allowed to chase, would you dare?" 𝘧𝘳𝘦ℯ𝓌𝘦𝒷𝘯𝑜𝑣𝘦𝓁.𝒸𝘰𝓂

"Chirp!"

Suddenly, a crisp screech echoed in the sky. Following the sound, everyone looked up to see an orange-red figure streak across the night sky, glowing brilliantly while approaching the Earth Bear at an impressive speed.

"Howl!"

A moment later, a loud bark pierced through the night, and a nimble figure leaped out from a distance, its light-brown fur flowing in the wind, presenting a majestic appearance that left everyone present in awe.

"Woof Woof Woof!"

"Howl Howl Howl!"

In an instant, all members of the Puppy Team raised their heads, eagerly watching the approaching Cola, crouched with excitement, ready to welcome their leader.

Cola didn’t pay them any attention. Instead, it looked up at the big sister flying in the air, breathing a sigh of relief, "Howl Howl."

Thank goodness it wasn’t later than the big sister.

To be the first to arrive, Cola had used Wind Stepping the entire way, charging down the country path shrouded in night.

At this moment, the local beastmaster’s pupils trembled, excitement and exhilaration unmasked on his face, "Flame Cloud Falcon and Gale Hunting Dog!"

Being a local beastmaster of Baokun City, he knew well the significance of these two Pet Beasts appearing together.

Advisor Chen!

It had to be Advisor Chen!

Earlier today, when he arrived at Xuanhe Village, he was wondering why such a fierce Gale Hunting Dog was at the village entrance, regarded by visiting beastmasters as a formidable foe, challenged repeatedly.

He had also attempted the challenge, lasting a full two minutes under the Gale Hunting Dog’s onslaught.

"The rumors were true; Advisor Chen really lives in this village!"

Hearing this, the person next to him, Song Guohao, frowned immediately, "Isn’t this common knowledge?"

Everyone in the village knows that Chen Weiyi’s grandson became a big shot with the Beastmaster Association and even appeared on TV.

But then again, these outsider beastmasters, aside from interacting for transactions or lodging, seldom had detailed conversations with the locals.

Well, considering that most of the villagers are elderly, taking a long time to think before saying anything.

Contrary to all expectations, when Spark and Cola approached the two Earth Bears, the anticipated tense standoff, or even battle scene, did not occur at all.

Instead... it was unexpectedly warm and harmonious, like a reunion of old friends.

At this moment,

Chen Yuan, riding the Fallen Meteor Horned Beast, arrived as well.

"Advisor Chen!"

The only local beastmaster in the crowd immediately got excited, waving vigorously at Chen Yuan.

The out-of-town beastmaster beside him looked on in confusion, "Dude, even if he’s an advisor, there’s no need to be that excited, right?"

The former shook his head, "You’re not a beastmaster from Baokun City, you don’t understand what that battle meant to us."

"What significance could a single battle have?"

"A lot, it was that battle that taught me a lesson—there’s such a vast difference even between advisors, let alone us ordinary beastmasters? So we must maintain a level mindset and acknowledge the gap."

After a pause, he continued, looking at Chen Yuan’s back, "Besides, that was Baokun City’s first live-streamed official battle. After such a spectacular fight, countless beastmasters have looked up to Advisor Chen as a role model on their path forward."

Far away in Baokun City, Shi Gang suddenly sneezed and muttered to himself, "Can I still catch a cold with this body?"

...

Chen Yuan looked over and saw Spark and Cola next to two familiar figures, a sudden smile appearing on his face, "So it’s them, huh."

Song Guohao asked, "Do you know them?"

Chen Yuan nodded, "They’re the Earth Bears that captured that couple of beastmasters."

Flooded with past memories, Song Guohao suddenly understood.

Upon hearing the two’s conversation, the village chief instantly queried, "Does that mean there’s no problem?"

Chen Yuan replied, "No problem, village chief, you all can go back and rest. I’ll bring them to the farm."

"Don’t worry, they’re not a threat to the village."

"It must have been a misunderstanding."

Hearing this, the village chief finally sighed in relief, smiling, "Chen, with you here, I’m at ease."

Then, the village chief led the remaining villagers away.

At this moment, Zhang Hao finally arrived riding the Gray-armored Wild Boar, shouting, "Yuan, where are the enemies? I’m here to help!"

Chen Yuan pointed ahead, Zhang Hao turned his head, and when he met a pair of pitch-black eyes, his previous bravado instantly deflated. He put on a forced smile, raising his hand slightly, "Oh, it’s you guys?"

At that moment, Zhang Hao remembered the fear he had felt when he first faced the Earth Bear.