Forest Ranger: Starting with a Giant Panda Mom Clinging to Me

Chapter 07: First Day on the Job, and Already Martyred?!

> “Damn! Is that a wild panda?!”

> “Holy crap, as expected of Sichuan, you really can just stumble upon wild pandas anywhere!”

> “Panda! Panda! I wanna pet it!! I wanna pet it!!”

> “Calm down, dude upstairs.”

> “But … what’s the panda doing?!”

> “Wait, it’s charging over here!”

> “Brother Tian, run! The panda’s coming for you!”

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The audience in the livestream also spotted the panda through the camera. At first, they were thrilled. But then, something felt off. This panda was swaying its head and charging straight toward Lin Tian and his group!!

From the looks of it, it was about to pounce on them!

Instantly, everyone’s hearts tightened.

Lin Tian and Wang Jian also noticed the black-and-white ball barreLin toward them.

After a brief moment of shock, without a word, they turned and bolted.

No kidding. Sure, pandas might look chubby and adorable. Their clumsy running might seem non-threatening. But that doesn’t mean pandas lack attack power.

On the contrary, aside from their slower speed, in terms of size, strength, and defense, pandas were top-tier predators in the wild!

They could even tussle with tigers! If a panda managed to pounce and attack, the consequences would be unimaginable!

Lin Tian ran like the wind, having consumed plenty of spiritual water to enhance his physique. While his physical abilities hadn’t surpassed human limits, they were far superior to those of an average national athlete. As he sprinted, his face didn’t flush, and he didn’t pant. He even had the spare energy to glance back at the panda chasing them.

For this wild panda that suddenly attacked them, Lin Tian felt something was off.

Normally, pandas didn’t actively hunt other animals. Their primary diet consisted of bamboo. Occasionally, they might prey on small insects or invertebrates. It’s rare for them to actively hunt large creatures. And to chase relentlessly like this? That was even rarer.

Lin Tian’s mind was filled with questions. He deliberately turned to closely observe the panda. He noticed the panda would stop every few steps to rest, its body seeming extremely weak. Its expression also occasionally showed signs of pain.

“Ying ying.”

(It hurts… help… help me.)

The panda let out weak cries. Its gaze toward Lin Tian was pitiful and pleading.

Lin Tian’s heart skipped a beat. Something was wrong with this panda—it seemed … injured? Lin Tian speculated.

“Huff… huff… Lin Tian? Why’d you stop? Keep running! Don’t let the panda catch up!”

At that moment, Wang Jian, running ahead and panting heavily, glanced back and saw that Lin Tian had stopped. He froze for a moment, then hurriedly urged Lin Tian to keep running.

Lin Tian shook his head, pointed at the panda, and frowned, “Big Brother Wang, the panda seems injured. It might be asking us for help.”

“Injured?” Wang Jian was stunned, turning back with skepticism. The panda’s cries did sound like it was in distress. But … this was just Lin Tian’s guess. What if he was wrong? A single swipe from a wild panda’s paw was no joke!

“Lin Tian, that’s just your guess. Let’s get out of here. Even if the panda is injured, we can report it to the bureau and let them send professionals to handle it.”

Wang Jian didn’t dare take the risk. Though he didn’t know why a wild panda would appear here, he had no desire to get involved. He just wanted to report the situation to the bureau. After all, being chased by the panda earlier had genuinely terrified him.

His heart was still pounding.

Wang Jian grabbed Lin Tian to leave. But Lin Tian still had no intention of going.

“Big Brother Wang, you go ahead. I want to check on it.”

“Lin Tian, it’s too dangerous! Didn’t you see how fiercely that panda was chasing us?! What if it attacks? We can just report the situation to the bureau.” Wang Jian pleaded earnestly.

Though he also noticed the panda seemed off, possibly injured, he still didn’t want Lin Tian to take the risk. A scratch from a panda would be no small matter.

“Big Brother Wang, I understand what you’re saying. Let me try first. If it doesn’t work, I’ll follow your advice and leave.” Lin Tian knew what Wang Jian was saying. If possible, he’d prefer to leave and let the bureau handle it. But the panda in the distance didn’t seem to have an ordinary injury.

It looked more like … it was struggLin with childbirth!

“Ying ying… ying ying…”

(My stomach hurts so much… my child… I can’t give birth…)

Through the special effects of the little stone, Lin Tian heard the distant panda’s pained cries. It could no longer run, weakly leaning against a tree, clutching its belly and whimpering in pain. It was clearly on the verge of collapse. It wouldn’t last until the bureau sent help.

If he left now, it could very well mean one life lost, and possibly two. Lin Tian couldn’t bring himself to abandon it. Despite the slight risk, he wanted to try helping the panda. Even if he failed, he was confident he could escape safely.

Lin Tian stopped, turned, and walked back.

Wang Jian, seeing Lin Tian’s boldness, was shocked and tried to dissuade him, but Lin Tian had already reached the panda in a few steps. And when the wild panda saw Lin Tian approach, it suddenly lunged toward him.

Lin Tian, standing so close, had no time to dodge.

Wang Jian’s heart sank! It was over! The panda was going to attack.

On his very first day on the job, Lin Tian was about to heroically sacrifice himself!!