Forest Ranger: Help! A golden eagle cub is relying on me

"Holy crap! Holy crap! This host is so awesome! Contracting a forest has hidden benefits like this!"

"Oh my god! This is like finding a gold mine right in your own backyard! Red pine nut freedom, I'm jealous, I really am jealous!"

"Envy, jealousy and hatred are not enough to express my feelings at the moment! Host, are you still in need of an apprentice? One who can endure hardships and climb trees to pick pine nuts!"

"That's great. When the anchor grills fish next time, he can just sprinkle a handful of fresh red pine nuts on it! I'm drooling just thinking about it!"

Chen Chuan looked at the comments on the screen that were flashing so fast that they almost completely submerged the image.

I also felt a sense of genuine happiness and satisfaction in my heart.

This is the unexpectedly discovered red pine forest.

It was undoubtedly a huge surprise and generous gift given to him by nature in this cold winter.

But he quickly brought his wandering thoughts back to reality.

The most important thing right now.

Let’s first solve the problem of fuel needed to grill fish in the evening.

He tightened his grip on the axe again.

Start searching carefully for those dry branches at the edge of this red pine forest full of treasures.

The wood of red pine is hard and oily.

It burns vigorously and for a long time, and emits a unique fragrance.

It is a good choice for making firewood.

The Husky seemed to feel the owner's indescribable good mood at the moment.

It shook its snow-covered hair vigorously.

They started jumping around Chen Chuan's feet happily again.

From time to time, it would use its wet black nose to nudge the scattered dead branches and leaves on the ground.

It seemed like it was trying hard to help its owner find suitable firewood.

The snowflakes in the sky are still falling heavily, with no signs of stopping.

But standing in this tall and dense red pine forest.

However, Chen Chuan didn't feel the slightest bit of coldness.

he knows.

This long and cold winter.

Perhaps it’s because of this unexpected discovery of the red pine forest.

And become warmer and richer.

He took a deep breath, swung the axe in his hand, and chopped down hard on a dead branch of suitable thickness.

"Crack!"

A crisp breaking sound suddenly rang out in the silent and deserted snowy forest, and was quickly swallowed up by the thick snow, echoing far away in the forest.

Chen Chuan swung the axe and chopped off another thick dead branch.

The crisp breaking sound echoed in the silent snowy forest and was soon swallowed up by the thick snow.

He looked up at the tall and straight red pine trees.

Among the dense needles, pine cones covered with snow can be seen here and there, but they are far less fruitful than in autumn.

Winter’s gifts are always a bit stingy.

He bent down and gathered the chopped firewood, preparing to tie it up with ropes.

The Husky was having fun in the snow not far from his feet.

Sometimes it uses its shiny black nose to push away the snow, searching for the secrets buried beneath.

Sometimes it was like a ball of white fur out of control, diving headfirst into the soft snow, leaving only its round butt swaying excitedly outside.

"Snapped!"

With a very light muffled sound, a small, hard object covered in snow hit the Husky's furry back.

Erha's body trembled violently. It raised its head from the snow pile, its amber eyes full of confusion.

It looked around, as if looking for the mischievous guy.

They probably thought it was a snowball thrown by Chen Chuan, or a piece of ice that accidentally fell from a tree.

It shook off the snow on its head, then lowered its head and prepared to continue its adventure in the snow.

"Snapped!"

Another hard object came down, and this time it hit the Husky right on the forehead.

The force was still not strong, but it brought a sharp stinging sensation.

The Husky let out a low "Awooo", with obvious impatience in its voice.

It suddenly raised its head and cast a vigilant gaze towards the dense canopy of red pine trees above its head.

The dark green needles stacked up layer upon layer swayed slightly in the cold wind, and there was nothing unusual to see.

However, just as it was looking intently, a blurry shadow flashed quickly among the branches and leaves.

Then, "Snap! Snap!"

A series of small hard lumps fell from the tree like hail, hitting the Husky densely.

This time, Erha saw it clearly.

They were dry, skinny little pine cones with sharp tips.

Erha was completely enraged.

It suddenly arched its body and let out a low "wooo" sound from the depths of its throat, filled with anger at being violated.

It bared its sharp teeth towards the tree canopy, and its fluffy tail was like a taut steel whip.

"Ouch! Ouch!"

Its barking was no longer its usual cheerful and lively tone, but became rapid and fierce, with a strong warning.

The little thing on the tree didn't seem to be frightened by the Husky's intimidation. Instead, it seemed even more arrogant.

A gray-brown, petite figure jumps and shuttles flexibly among the thick branches.

At the same time, it made a sharp and piercing "squeak", as if mocking the frustrated big dog below.

It picked up more pine cones with its two front paws, and then threw them at Erha's head without hesitation.

Chen Chuan was tying up the collected firewood with ropes when he suddenly heard the unusual and angry barking of the Husky.

He immediately stopped what he was doing and frowned slightly.

The Husky rarely makes such sounds unless it encounters something that makes it feel difficult or angry.

"Erha, what's going on?"

Chen Chuan asked in a deep voice, and at the same time took a step and walked quickly in the direction of Erha.

He pushed aside a drooping pine branch covered with snow and saw the Husky barking wildly at the direction of the treetops.

The hair on the Husky's body stood up slightly, giving it a ferocious posture as if it was ready to pounce and bite at any time.

Chen Chuan looked upwards following Erha's hostile gaze.

Among the thick branches and dense needles of the red pine, there was a squirrel that was not very big but had an unusually fluffy tail. It was holding a shriveled pine cone and looking vigilantly at the Husky below and Chen Chuan who had just approached.

The squirrel's snout appeared longer than that of an ordinary squirrel, and its entire body was covered with common short gray-brown hair, with only the hair on its belly being slightly lighter.

Its pair of bright black eyes rolled around, full of vigilance and anxiety.

Just when Chen Chuan clearly saw the appearance of the squirrel, the familiar and cold electronic prompt sound rang in his mind.

[Ding! New species discovered: long-nosed squirrel. ]

[Unlocked illustration: Long-nosed squirrel (normal level). ]

[Features: Good at climbing and jumping, with plant seeds, buds, and various fruits as the main food source. It has the habit of storing food for the winter and has a strong sense of territory. ]

[Unlock Reward: The host's cold resistance is slightly enhanced. ]

An almost imperceptible warm current, like an invisible filament, instantly flowed through Chen Chuan's limbs and bones.

Although it was extremely subtle, it made him feel a hint of subtle comfort in this cold snowy forest.

Chen Chuan's heart moved slightly.

Increased resistance to cold? This is a very practical reward, especially in this season when water turns to ice.

He once again cast his gaze towards the long-nosed squirrel on the tree, which was still holding onto the pine cone and seemed ready to continue attacking. His eyes could not help but show a bit of scrutiny and amusement. The long-nosed squirrel on the branch became more and more anxious when he saw Chen Chuan advancing instead of retreating.

The squeaking sound from its mouth became sharper and sharper, and its small body tensed up as it grabbed another dry pine cone.

The Husky had been hit several times before, and was now barking wildly at the tree, but it also knew to keep a distance and did not dare to move forward easily.

Chen Chuan raised his hand and signaled Erha to be quiet.

His eyes were fixed on the long-nosed squirrel, or more precisely, on the section of red pine trunk that it was guarding.

This was no ordinary eviction.

The squirrels' attacks are highly targeted, targeting anything that comes near this particular red pine tree.

It is not protecting an area, it is protecting this tree.

The barrage of comments in the live broadcast room began to become dense.

"Anchor, what's going on with this squirrel? Is it fighting with this tree?"

"Did it hide some treasure in this tree? Otherwise, why is it like a dog guarding its food?"

"I feel like this squirrel just has a bad temper and doesn't like everyone."

Chen Chuan walked slowly to the red pine tree, ignoring the increasingly rapid screams of the squirrels and the occasional pine cones that fell from overhead and hit the nearby snow.

He reached out and rapped the rough trunk with his knuckles.

The sound was dull, but somewhere in there, it had a very subtle, almost imperceptible hollow echo.

He moved up a little, closer to a gnarled tree scar, and struck again.

A very light rustling sound, like the rolling of dry grains, came faintly from inside the tree trunk.

His eyes narrowed slightly.

An idea formed clearly and quickly in his mind.

He turned to the live camera, a look of understanding on his face.

"Brothers, I was just thinking, it's so cold, if we can get some pine nuts and roast them around the fire, it will definitely taste good."

He paused and pointed to the still-angry squirrel in the tree.

"I didn't expect that this little neighbor seemed to have prepared all the New Year's goods for me in advance."

Before he finished speaking, he had taken out the short-handled axe from behind that was used to clear the way and chop firewood.

He carefully selected a spot on the tree trunk, just below where he had heard the rustling sound.

The axe blade rose and fell, the movements were precise and steady.

Chapter 794 Squirrel's Granary
He began to carefully chop a small triangular notch into the thick bark.

The squirrels in the trees went completely crazy, their screams almost pierced people's eardrums, but they still didn't dare to come down from their height.

Sawdust was flying.

As the last axe fell, the gap took shape.

There was a moment of silence.

Then, a dark red pine nut, still with its shell, slowly rolled out from the gap.

It was followed by a second one, and then a small one.

Suddenly, a torrent of plump reddish-brown pine nuts gushed out of the gap, like a small landslide, pouring down onto the white snow below.

Each of the pine nuts is plump, with its shell intact, and even in the dim light of winter, they still have a faint oily luster.

Each one is perfect, obviously the result of the squirrel's hard work in carefully selecting them.

The number of them was astonishing, and in a blink of an eye, a small mountain of pine nuts was piled up under the tree.

"Holy shit! Holy shit! They're really red pine nuts! So many!"

"Oh my god! The anchor directly robbed the squirrel's nest! How much is it worth?"

"The pine nuts here are of such great quality! Each one is plump and shiny, better than the ones I asked my friend to buy from Northeast China last time, which cost thousands of yuan per pound!"

"Host, your luck is incredible. You get what you want!"

Chen Chuan chuckled and reached out to grab a handful of pine nuts. The heavy touch made him feel happy.

"It seems that this old red pine tree is used as a natural granary by this little guy."

In the live broadcast room, some viewers began to express their concerns.

"Host, you took away all the food the squirrel had stored. How is it going to survive this winter? Will it starve to death?"

"Yes, yes. It's not easy for the little squirrel. He has worked so hard to save for so long."

Chen Chuan looked up at the long-nosed squirrel on the tree.

The little guy had stopped screaming and was staring at the pile of pine nuts under the tree with his round eyes, a little dazed.

He shook his head, a reassuring smile on his face.

"Don't worry, brothers."

"Squirrels are small creatures. They are smart, but sometimes they can be quite confused."

"When they prepare food for the winter, they never put all the food in one place. They usually have several or even dozens of hiding spots."

"Besides, their memory is not very good, and they often forget where they hid the good stuff."

"Perhaps, there are several secret granaries in the nearby mountains and forests that it has forgotten about."

"What we take away may be just a drop in the bucket for it, or even one of the many treasures it has forgotten."

The long-nosed squirrel watched helplessly as the food he had worked so hard to save was plundered bit by bit by the two-legged beast.

Its pair of bright black eyes were filled with disbelief at first, and then with overwhelming anger.

It screamed, its voice was shrill, yet with a hint of despair.

It tried desperately to pounce and take back its food.

However, the great fear made its limbs stiff and unable to move.

As the number of pine nuts under the tree decreased, it felt a darkness before its eyes.

The tiny body swayed on the branch.

Then, he fell backwards, his legs up in the air, and completely fainted.

Chen Chuan heard the short, mournful cry from the tree and looked up.

I saw the long-nosed squirrel lying on the branch with its four legs up in the air, motionless.

He raised an eyebrow.

This guy has a very bad temper.

He shook his head and put the last handful of pine nuts into the cloth bag he carried with him.

The cloth bag was instantly stuffed so full that it was almost bursting.

This is only a small part of the pine nuts in the tree hole.

He estimated that the food in the tree hole would be enough for the squirrel to eat for several winters.

"Take these back and try them first."

He said to the audience in the live broadcast room.

"Come back later to get the rest."

The comments in the live broadcast room immediately became lively.

"Hahaha! The host has copied all of Squirrel's assets!"

"Squirrel: I just took a nap, and when I woke up my home was gone?"

"Please find the psychological shadow area of ​​the squirrel!"

"Anchor, you are plucking the feathers of a passing goose, plucking the feathers of a passing squirrel!"

Chen Chuan returned the same way, carrying heavy pine nuts and bundled firewood, along with the still excited Husky.

In the igloo, the flame of the gas stove had gone out.

Big Bear, Second Bear and Little Blackie were each guarding an ice cave, looking dejected.

There were only a few pitifully small fish scattered on the snow in front of them.

Obviously, today's catch was not ideal.

Seeing Chen Chuan coming back, the three big guys raised their eyelids weakly, and made a wronged "woohoo" sound in their throats. (End of this chapter)