Under the guidance of the Crystal Cluster Daffodil, Chen Yuan and Lan Yingdan trudged through the tangled poisonous vines and giant trees.
As they delved deeper into the rainforest, the damp, decaying scent between the trees grew stronger, and occasional cold droplets fell from the giant leaf tips.
"Ooh ooh!"
Cola greatly disliked the current environment, which was damp, gloomy, and cramped—everything it hated.
There were no fluttering butterflies, no comfortable soft grass, no lakes to splash around in, and certainly no ice-cold "Cola."
Cola wanted to return to the farm, lie around with Duck and the others, watch entertaining TV shows while blissfully drinking "Cola" and eating barbecue.
But inside the rainforest, there were only intertwined poisonous vines and giant trees plus countless mosquitoes to swat.
Swat!
Watching Cola effortlessly slapping dead an annoying mosquito, the Crystal Cluster Daffodil suddenly remembered the scene of the Green Mist Viper being easily subdued earlier, and a subtle sorrowful look flashed beneath its eyes, causing its pace to unknowingly slow down.
"Little one."
The sudden voice near its ear startled the Crystal Cluster Daffodil, causing its body to tremble. It turned and met Lan Yingdan’s curious gaze, squeezing out a smile on its tiny face.
Lan Yingdan’s crisp voice carried curiosity as she slowly asked the question from her heart, "How did you end up in conflict with the Green Mist Viper?"
According to her understanding, the Crystal Cluster Daffodil, a relatively weak fighting pet beast, would usually live with its kind to combat hidden dangers in the rainforest through cooperation.
But this little guy was alone and was being targeted by a Green Mist Viper.
Typically, a Green Mist Viper wouldn’t be interested in valueless creatures like the Crystal Cluster Daffodil, as such pet beasts are not part of the Green Mist Viper’s diet.
Upon hearing Lan Yingdan’s question, the Crystal Cluster Daffodil immediately started trembling, its smile fading as its quivering body exhibited a pitiful, grieving, weak demeanor.
It began to narrate its heart-wrenching ordeal to Lan Yingdan and Chen Yuan.
On this island, there are roughly two major factions:
One is the plant-type pet beast group where the Crystal Cluster Daffodil belongs, and the other is the snake-type pet beast group where the Green Mist Viper resides.
Since these groups exist and live on the same island, disputes and conflicts are inevitable due to various interests.
According to the Crystal Cluster Daffodil, its group does not like disputes and only desires to live peacefully, but these vile snake-type pet beasts keep pressing in, not only plundering the Spirit Plants but launching random attacks.
However, the group it belongs to is weak, putting them at a definite disadvantage in these large-scale battles, resulting in a series of oppressions and bullying.
Its previous attack by the Green Mist Viper was merely a small reflection of this group conflict.
"Ooh ooh ooh~"
After translating all the content, Cola immediately slammed the ground with its paw vigorously, eyes glittering with battle spirit, and roared threateningly.
I will help you!
Everyone knows Cola loves assisting beasts for pleasure and will definitely lend a helping hand in such unfair situations!
Though saying this, Cola’s eyes shifted, with its calculations in mind.
If it could resolve this matter, the island would spread Cola’s famous name, so all pet beasts would know there’s a majestic, powerful, and kind-hearted Wind-controlling Dog!
Donghuang’s First Dog, in truth.
But upon seeing Cola’s fighting spirit, the Crystal Cluster Daffodil trembled slightly, its petal-shaped head retracting, barely concealing a trace of fear.
However, it suddenly realized something, and its tiny face revealed a thankful smile, bowing slightly towards Cola’s warm-heartedness.
Chen Yuan, not noticing the little ones’ interaction, frowned slightly and muttered, "Another troublesome issue of these group conflicts?"
From Qinling to Yun Province, he had encountered similar troublesome group conflicts between two pet beast races on multiple occasions, feeling somewhat weary.
The reasons behind group conflicts are very complex, whether due to territorial disputes, food issues, or even competing for mutual leader appreciation, causing frequent contradictions.
In the wild, group conflicts are perfectly normal; even interfering to solve one doesn’t tackle the root issue.
Overall, Chen Yuan, with his Forest Ranger background, did not wish to get involved in such bothersome affairs.
Moreover, is the group where the Crystal Cluster Daffodil truly averse to conflict, representing the weaker side?
Just like the Electric Flying Cat, at first glance it appears clumsy and cute, akin to a friendly and affectionate house cat, but in fact, that’s not the case.
This creature is full of cunning tricks, seemingly averse to conflict but is actually very calculative.
If one underestimates the Electric Flying Cat, even their underwear would be swindled away.
"So that’s how it is."
Yet, Lan Yingdan, naive like an inexperienced sweet girl, became indignant listening to the Crystal Cluster Daffodil’s unfortunate plight, lightly waving her fist and passionately shouted, "Don’t worry, if I encounter them, I will help!"
Chen Yuan silently glanced at Lan Yingdan and shook his head.
He was very curious how Lan Yingdan, with her personality, successfully grew into a high-ranking Beastmaster and nurtured a third-tier pet beast?
Furthermore, if Lan Yingdan had deepened her studies at the Beast Taming Academy, she would know interfering in group conflicts is absolutely unwise behavior.
Of course, there are a few Beastmasters adhering to the belief that humans are also part of nature, thinking actions should follow one’s heart, and interfering in group conflicts is not necessarily a bad thing.
For instance, encountering a Snow Cloud Wolf chasing a Star Moon Deer in the wild, if you believe the Star Moon Deer deserves to be saved, you can intervene directly without caring about nature’s order.
Chen Yuan is not interested in these beliefs; he just wants to quickly find the Eternal Silence Sand Flower so the Twin Flower Concubine can advance smoothly.