Forest Ranger, starting from Picking Up a Lynx Girl

The atmosphere in the camp was heavy.

Although everyone had suspected it for a while, the dull pain when the stone landed still made people uncomfortable.

"But fortunately, the two cubs of that mother Snow Leopard should be the offspring of the scoundrel Snow Leopard, right? Even though it's gone, its genes remain."

"Yes, these are the biological samples I collected from the mother Snow Leopard and the two Little Snow Leopards. We can construct a more detailed genetic lineage diagram when we return."

The investigator from the Forestry and Grassland Bureau rubbed his face and forced a smile, "Alright, it's good to confirm it wasn't due to human factors. Just as humans have accidents, so do animals. Let's head down the mountain after checking all the surrounding cameras tomorrow."

Jinya knew Chen Ying was in a bad mood and didn't dare to leave him until they descended the mountain.

After inspecting all the equipment around, before leaving, Chen Ying went to find the mother Snow Leopard again.

"Do you know where that Little Snow Leopard went?"

"I don't know. It should have gone to find other mother Leopards." The mother Leopard licked the fur on its leg, seemingly indifferent, "It isn't very capable. It used to be supported by that male Leopard, and now it's on its own, making hunting difficult. I suspect it went over there where food is easier to catch, though there are many two-legged beasts that will hinder us."

So, it went to the big uncle's high mountain meadow side?

Thinking about it, it's possible. It had stayed there for a long time after being rescued, and it was the scoundrel Snow Leopard that brought it back. Now that the scoundrel Snow Leopard is dead, the Little Snow Leopard might have watched it fall, and could be psychologically affected.

Given this, if it doesn't dare to hunt Rock Sheep, it has no choice but to target human grazing fields. Besides, there are meadows and other large herbivores over there, the competition might be intense, but the risk of accidents is much lower.

Chen Ying thought about it and decided to find time to visit the Gula Gully ranch and inquire about the situation once he got back.

Near the snow line, they encountered Dao Meihua who was ascending the mountain with an expedition team from the M League and another university.

At that moment, they were being surrounded by a Flower Leopard and two wolves.

Jinya saw this scene, and already upset because of the scoundrel Snow Leopard's death, she transformed into a firecracker and charged towards the two wolves.

"You scoundrels, prepare to die. Awoo~~"

The Flower Leopard was startled and quickly leaped into a tree, watching as Jinya chased the two wolves across the snow.

After watching for a few minutes, it descended from the tree and teamed up with Jinya to attack the two vicious wolves.

For no other reason than that they're all cats.

Cats and dogs have never gotten along, and if those vicious wolves succeed once, they'll try a second time. It couldn't be too weak if it wanted to defend its territory.

This time, Jinya's strategy was more about inflicting a thousand injuries on the enemy even if it meant suffering eight hundred herself. If not for the Leopard coming up from behind as support, she might have sustained more injuries.

After a good fight, the two wolves fled covered in wounds. If not for Chen Ying stopping Jinya, that maniac girl might have continued the chase.

"Alright, Jinya, let it go, it's alright now."

Chen Ying knelt in the snow, holding Jinya and stroking her fur, scratching her neck and belly. It took a while before Jinya's breathing finally settled.

He carefully wiped the blood off Jinya's mouth with a tissue. She also had some injuries, but fortunately, it was cold, preventing infections from setting in easily.

After treating Jinya's wounds, Chen Ying collected himself and calmly looked at Dao Meihua.

"Earlier, the other colleagues already explained the situation. I know it doesn't sit well with you. But think about it, although its life was short, it was very fulfilling. Until its death, it was the king of this Snow Mountain. Its children are also doing well, and when they grow up, they will become kings of the Snow Mountain like their father."

Chen Ying was silent for a long time, nodding, forcing a smile, "Speaking of which, should I be grateful that Er Niu lives over at the River Source? There aren't perilous high peaks like this, though the climate is worse, it's still better off..."

Dao Meihua softly smiled and agreed, "Indeed, and with Er Niu's knack for making friends, there are few threats over there at the River Source. You can probably visit and keep it company for a few months each year."

Chen Ying lowered his head, stroking Jinya's fur, "Yes, life is short, who knows how long we can stay together."

Jinya rolled over, revealing her soft belly, gently nibbling on Chen Ying's hand.

Her beautiful eyes were full of Chen Ying.

"I'm going out with some colleagues, it'll take about an hour to return, why don't you nap in the tent for a bit?"

This time, besides the Snow Leopard at the mountain summit, the M League was also here to survey the habitats of several other feline species.

Chen Ying didn't know, nor did he care about what specifics were involved.

He hadn't slept well the night before, dreaming repeatedly of the scene of the Snow Leopard hunting Rock Sheep and then tumbling down the mountain together.

Over and over they fell and rolled, and by the time he got up in the morning, he was in a state of dizziness.

With other colleagues helping to watch over things, Chen Ying and a few others took the opportunity to rest, and by the time they ate in the evening, they were almost fully recovered.

"We came over to primarily investigate the survival status and approximate distribution areas of the Golden Cat and the Lynx. Using this as a center point, we need to set up fifty stations within a one-kilometer radius, with an estimated work duration of seven days. Today is the third day, and we've only completed thirty-five percent."

If they hadn't encountered the Leopard and the wolves, their progress should have reached forty to fifty percent.

"Do you need us to stay and help? If there are wolves around, you'll need to be extra careful for your safety."

Jinya and the unfamiliar Leopard lay on either side of the camp.