The moonlight seemed to be soaked in icy spring water, coldly flowing over the ridge.

"Did you hear that?" Zeng Hui turned his head towards Wu Peng, his expression grave.

"Yes." Wu Peng replied in a low voice, "It’s the sound of the Snow Cloud Wolf."

He squinted towards the front, sporadic lights were very conspicuous in the dark night.

The faint wolf howl came from the furthest edge of Xuanhe Village.

The villagers might not hear this wolf howl, but having come from the mountain, coupled with the quiet night, they heard the faint howl.

"Could it be that the Snow Cloud Wolf attacked Xuanhe Village?" A conjecture suddenly surged in Zeng Hui’s heart.

Wu Peng pondered, "We can’t rule out the possibility."

Immediately, his expression changed slightly and he quickly spoke, "Advisor Chen is still up the mountain, we must return immediately."

Before coming to Qinling, they had understood this pet beast, the Snow Cloud Wolf — fierce, cunning, highly threatening to humans.

The Earth Bear that appeared last night, plus now the wolf howls, made them realize this small village located in Qinling was not as peaceful as imagined.

But as beastmasters, they must hurry back to the village to help the villagers fend off the Snow Cloud Wolf.

When registering as beastmasters, the Beastmaster Association clearly stated this obligation — when public safety is threatened, every beastmaster should step forward, ensuring their own safety first.

Yet even without this obligation, the human conscience buried deep within their souls would never allow them to stand idly by.

Even though today’s journey into the mountains was not smooth, and they hurried down at nightfall with exhausted bodies, they still must lend a hand.

The two summoned their pet beasts, increased their speed, and hurriedly rushed towards the place where the wolf howl sounded.

As they got closer, the outline of a farm came into view, Wu Peng’s eyebrows furrowed slightly, "This seems to be Advisor Chen’s farm."

Having learned last night that Advisor Chen lived in Xuanhe Village, Wu Peng asked the farmhouse’s owner for the former’s address, but eventually thought it over and chose not to visit.

Because Advisor Chen was his idol, he didn’t want to disturb the latter’s life.

Keeping their idol in their hearts, chasing their path forward is the best way.

The farm before them was exactly where Advisor Chen lived.

The two exchanged glances, neither spoke, but their expressions became extremely grim, and they sped up.

Chen Yuan had saved them from the cave today, yet his own farm suffered a Snow Cloud Wolf attack, they could not stand idly by. 𝒻𝑟ℯℯ𝑤𝑒𝑏𝑛𝘰𝓋𝑒𝓁.𝒸𝑜𝘮

Moreover, Chen Yuan took his two strongest pet beasts with him, meaning the farm was empty inside, unable to resist the Snow Cloud Wolf.

If there were other people living on the farm, they might be in danger.

As the thought crossed his mind, Wu Peng’s heart was filled with urgency, even as his breathing was rapid and his legs felt heavy as if filled with lead, he did not slow down.

Advisor Chen saved his life, he must repay this favor.

This farm, he must protect!

In silence, the two finally arrived in front of the farm.

But the scene at the farm gate brought both of them into silence - five Snow Cloud Wolves lay on the ground, including one particularly large Snow Cloud Wolf, judging by its size, it should be of Tier Two strength.

Furthermore, upon closer inspection of the surroundings, there was another Snow Cloud Wolf lying in the quietly flowing creek.

"Another beastmaster intervened?" Wu Peng spoke abruptly.

Yet after surveying the area, there were no other figures, only the piercing cold wind howling past.

And what kind of powerful beastmaster could defeat six Snow Cloud Wolves, including one presumed Tier Two Snow Cloud Wolf, so quickly?

"Let’s go inside the farm and take a look." Zeng Hui suggested.

"Okay." Wu Peng was not careless, always remaining vigilant, as they walked towards the farm’s interior.

"Crack!"

Suddenly, a pair of cold-glittering blades sliced through the wind, blocking the two.

Their hair stood on end, and then they saw a shadow almost blending with the night, silently standing ahead, those semi-circular orange eyes quietly stared at them, bringing intense oppressive feelings.

Both took a half-step back, hearts pounding, a layer of cold sweat appearing on their foreheads.

This terrifying aura clearly indicated Tier Two strength.

Wu Peng instinctively raised both hands, stammering, "We... we mean no harm, just heard the sound here and ran over to check."

Once emotions gradually settled, he continued explaining, "Advisor Chen lives here right? That’s Advisor Chen Yuan, we know him, received his help, so wanted to come over and assist."

Upon hearing this, Iron Head examined the two, withdrew his blades in front, but still did not make way.

Seeing this, the two helplessly continued to explain, yet Iron Head still wouldn’t let them enter the farm.

Wu Peng could only pull Zeng Hui to retreat into a corner, lowering his voice, "Did you notice? This Steel-headed Ground Rat has many scars, clearly it engaged in fierce battle with these Snow Cloud Wolves."

"You mean it defeated this group of Snow Cloud Wolves by itself?" Zeng Hui’s eyes narrowed, speaking in shock.

"Think carefully, who lives here?" Wu Peng’s eyes shone with a light that seemed to see through everything.

"Chen..." As soon as the first word was spoken, Zeng Hui seemed to understand, widening his eyes, "Right, if it’s Advisor Chen’s pet beast, it explains everything."

Wu Peng cast a gaze as if saying "This child can be taught."

Clearly, this Steel-headed Ground Rat is a third pet beast meticulously cultivated by Advisor Chen, hence its mighty power, so when Advisor Chen went into the mountains, he didn’t have to worry about the farm’s safety.

Once Advisor Chen becomes a high-tier beastmaster, he will certainly contract this Steel-headed Ground Rat.