The sun was setting.
Gazing at Xuanhe Village in the distance, bathed in the afterglow of the setting sun, Chen Yuan finally let out a long breath. "I'm finally almost home."
This mountain patrol and forest protection trip had lasted quite a while. He had set out from the farm yesterday morning and did not return until this evening.
After all, it was Chen Yuan's first time patrolling the mountains and protecting the forest alone. He was unfamiliar with the route, and he had run into quite a few unexpected incidents along the way.
The great snack gathering by Crescent Lake, the nighttime chase with the wolf pack, and his visit to that strange forest this morning had all delayed him considerably.
Chen Yuan pressed a hand to his slightly sore thighs, then looked back at the rolling mountains beneath the sunset and sighed. "It would be nice if I had a mount."
The mountain paths were rugged and uneven, with many stretches littered with loose rocks. Combined with the constant uphill climb, they were not easy to traverse.
It would be great if he had a pet beast mount skilled at traveling through the mountains.
Thinking of this, Chen Yuan could not help glancing at Cola beside him, only to immediately look away.
Forget Cola. Its build was too lean, and it ran far too fast. He would be bounced to death riding on its back.
Suddenly, Chen Yuan's eyes lit up. "The Star Moon Deer seems like a good fit."
He thought of the Star Moon Deer he had encountered yesterday. This type of pet beast was tall and sturdy, with a broad back and a smooth gait. It was adept at moving through mountain terrain, making it well suited to be a mount.
Chen Yuan quietly made