Chapter 54: Arriving at the Call, Acting upon the Command!

"Section Chief Gao, there's always a second time for every first."

"If we send this deer back, what if it ends up running onto the highway again in the future?"

Just as the staff member feared.

At this moment, they all knew this deer was a Sika deer that had run all the way from Southern Province to Yanhai.

Fortunately, no accident had occurred on the highway this time.

But if it happened again, what would the result be? No one could guarantee anything.

Clearly, the Section Chief of the Forestry Bureau realized this problem as well.

If they sent the deer back and something like this happened again, they would be inextricably linked to the consequences.

Thinking of this, Section Chief Gao found himself in a dilemma.

He also wondered privately: why did this deer travel thousands of miles just to end up in Yanhai?

Was it really because of this Lin Nan?

Immediately, Section Chief Gao stepped aside to make a phone call.

He engaged in a discussion with the Forestry Bureau over in Southern Province.

Ten minutes later, both sides reached a decision. The Section Chief hung up the phone and said to the group

"Alright, we've negotiated..."

"For now, we'll release it into a nature reserve under our jurisdiction and see how things go."

"Take it away."

Following the Section Chief's command, the relevant personnel began to act, stepping forward in an attempt to lead the black deer away.

Under close observation.

As the staff members viewed the black deer's physique, they couldn't help but click their tongues in amazement.

However, when they attempted to guide the black deer away, they discovered that the deer's feet seemed to have taken root!

No matter what methods they used, it stood by Lin Nan's side like a small mountain, unyielding and unwilling to leave!

"Hup... move it!"

"The ones in the back, put some muscle into it! Push!"

After several attempts, the staff members were drenched in sweat.

Looking down again, the deer's feet hadn't moved an inch!

They could only turn their gaze toward the Section Chief of the Forestry Bureau, casting pleading eyes for instructions

"Section Chief Gao, what do we do... it won't move at all!"

At this moment, Section Chief Gao also couldn't suppress his wonder, marvelling at why this deer was so stubborn.

But they couldn't just leave it here and walk away.

What should they do now?

Use a tranquilizer? But looking at the deer's size... it had to be at least two hundred kilograms.

They hadn't brought any heavy lifting equipment; how were they supposed to load it onto a vehicle?

"This is truly... too strange."

Section Chief Gao's brow was furrowed so deeply it was almost a single line. While everyone was struggling, Lin Nan, who had witnessed the situation, was making a mental calculation.

Lin Nan was actually pleasantly surprised that the black deer had come to find him.

But he also knew it was impossible to let it stay on campus indefinitely; it would be dangerous for both the deer and the students.

Furthermore, if the black deer were left in the city, it would inevitably lose its rightful freedom, which was unsuitable for the evolution of its lineage.

After much thought, the plan proposed by the Forestry Bureau seemed the most appropriate.

It would be better to settle it in the Yanhai Nature Reserve for the time being.

At the very least, this would ensure the black deer's living environment wouldn't differ much from before.

Moreover, the natural aura of the mountains and forests would be beneficial for stimulating the activation of the black deer's lineage.

And the distance wasn't that far; he could visit it every now and then.

Once the decision was made, the remaining task was how to get the deer to go with the Forestry Bureau personnel.

When Lin Nan's peripheral vision caught sight of Wang Chengyu holding up a phone for a livestream, an idea quickly formed.

He searched through his mind; fortunately, he had done quite a bit of homework previously.

With just a moment's organization, Lin Nan began to move.

First, he cleared his throat twice, then slowly began to chant

"In the profound and distant realms, Heaven and Earth provide the master."

"Upon hearing the call, one arrives; upon receiving the command, one acts..."

As Lin Nan's majestic voice rang out, everyone present was startled.

Naturally, they recognized the source of the voice and turned their gazes toward Lin Nan.

This look was enough to leave everyone stunned.

Lin Nan's eyes were slightly closed.

Not only was he chanting, but his hands were continuously performing mysterious hand seals.

The scene looked exactly like someone performing a ritualistic incantation!

"Eh? Look!"

"What is Lin Nan doing?"

As a girl spoke up in surprise, the surrounding students began to discuss fervently.

"Holy crap, it looks like he's... casting a spell?"

"Did you hear what he just chanted? It sounded really obscure."

"They're clearly just words, so why is it so hard to understand when they're put together?"

"I know! Real incantations always sound incredibly difficult to comprehend."

"It's exactly like what he's chanting right now!"

As the crowd discussed, the matter was not yet over.

Lin Nan's hand seals shifted, finally forming a sword finger gesture.

As if the incantation had reached its critical moment, Lin Nan's voice suddenly rose

"The intent aligns with my heart, commanding the lightning spirit."

"Follow its path, and do not disobey the command!"

As the final word fell, Lin Nan, with his hand in a sword finger gesture, tapped the black deer on its brow.

When Lin Nan stopped his actions, the Forestry Bureau personnel watched with confusion, wondering what he was up to.

However, they didn't have to wonder for long. Just a second later, they heard the crisp sound of several hoofbeats: *tap, tap, tap...*

The black deer, which had previously refused to budge, actually began to move!

It even let out two low, haunting calls toward Lin Nan, as if there were a hint of reluctance in its voice.

However, it was clearly no longer as resistant to the Forestry Bureau personnel. It began to cooperate with the guidance of the staff, showing signs of leaving!

Seeing such a clear transformation in the black deer, the Forestry Bureau staff were dumbfounded.

"What's going on??"

"Looking at the deer, is it actually preparing to go with us??"

"This is too divine!"

The Forestry Bureau staff had not expected that Lin Nan's ritualistic chanting would have such a significant effect; it was somewhat unbelievable.

Furthermore, everyone saw the black deer's highly spiritual behavior.

As if reluctant to part, its dark eyes kept glancing back at Lin Nan.

To the onlookers, it truly looked like an immortal performing a spell to command a divine beast!

At the same time, after witnessing this, the netizens in the livestream went wild, with comments flashing across the screen like snowflakes.

"That deer's expression is so full of spirit!"

"This is the first time I've seen such obvious reluctance on an animal's face!"

"Looking at it this way, it really doesn't seem like an ordinary deer; it's practically a spiritual beast!"

"Streamer's 'Roleplay' status +1"

"I'm even starting to suspect this deer might actually evolve into a divine beast?"

...

While the livestream was buzzing with heated discussion, the observing students were naturally doing the same. However, Section Chief Gao of the Forestry Bureau had already regained his composure.

He glanced at Lin Nan a few more times, feeling a sense of admiration in his heart. He felt this might be a master, otherwise, how could he possess such majesty, with every movement carrying such presence?

Coupled with the skill he had just displayed—which was unheard of—Section Chief Gao took the initiative to step forward politely while his subordinates were busy. "Since you seem quite familiar with this deer, please leave us a contact number. That way, if anything happens in the future, it will be convenient to inform you."

Section Chief Gao was a seasoned veteran. Firstly, he saw that Lin Nan had abilities, and secondly, he saw that the deer's attitude toward Lin Nan was unusual. He thought that in case something happened, he could contact Lin Nan as quickly as possible.

"Alright."

Lin Nan naturally had no reason to refuse.

After leaving his phone number, he turned his gaze back to the black deer. He watched as it looked back every few steps, reluctantly following the Forestry Bureau vehicle away.

Lin Nan smiled and gave it a small wave, signaling it to get on its way.

Fortunately, the man and the deer were in sync; the deer understood that Lin Nan wasn't abandoning it, but rather telling it to go ahead first, and they could meet again in the future.

Thus, the deer finally departed.

Seeing that the matter had been resolved successfully, the firefighters who had come along also boarded their vehicle and drove away.

After they left, Wang Chengyu and Jiang Tao said goodbye to the livestream audience and then crowded around.

"Brother Nan, what just happened?"

"How did you just make a few hand gestures and get that deer to obey and leave?"

At this moment, Lin Nan was still watching the black deer follow the car, only turning back once it had disappeared from his sight.

Seeing Wang Chengyu's curious expression, Lin Nan couldn't help but shake his head with a smile.

Was that really casting a spell?

It was simply because the black deer possessed a Lightning Seal, allowing for a degree of mental connection.

He had just been putting on a show for the sake of the "performance"!

Otherwise, how could he be a "Roleplay Streamer"?

However, even so, Lin Nan had spent quite a while comforting the deer.

It was only after he promised they could meet frequently that the black deer was willing to leave for now!

Thinking of this, Lin Nan spoke with a mix of truth and fiction: "Actually, it's nothing much."

"This black deer likely got separated from its herd in Southern Province due to the drought, and it took me for a companion."

"And since Sika deer have an exceptionally keen sense of smell, it's not surprising it could track the scent here."

"As for why it actually listened..."

When he reached this point.

Seeing Wang Chengyu's eager expression, Lin Nan paused and said with an air of profound mystery, "Have you heard the saying, 'An immortal strokes my head, binding my hair to receive eternal life'? You two can figure it out yourselves."

As Lin Nan's words fell, Wang Chengyu and Jiang Tao looked at each other, finally unable to help but gasp.

"Damn!"

"I don't understand it, but it sounds powerful."

"I think Old Lin is just bragging. What do you think?"

"No, I think he might actually have something up his sleeve."

While the two were arguing, the surrounding students who had been watching the spectacle had gradually dispersed.

However, following the sound of footsteps, a figure came running hurriedly from a distance.

When Lin Nan and Wang Chengyu saw the newcomer, they were startled, for it was none other than their counselor, Teacher Luo.

"Teacher Luo? What brings you here?"

Jiang Tao hurriedly greeted him, while the man was clearly in a rush, still panting heavily as he spoke

"Whew... I heard there was an emergency at your dormitory building and even the fire department was called."

"I wasn't quite at ease, so I came to check."

As Teacher Luo was speaking, his gaze froze on Lin Nan in the next second.

"Lin Nan?" Teacher Luo asked in confusion, "Didn't you take leave from school? You're back so soon?"

"Teacher Luo, things are a bit complicated..." Lin Nan nodded with a smile, responding, "For a moment, I actually don't know how to explain it to you..."

But before Lin Nan could say more, Wang Chengyu, looking excited as if he couldn't hold it in any longer, said, "Teacher, I understand the whole situation! It went like this..."

Wang Chengyu used what he had just learned, repeating the excuse Lin Nan had improvised to Teacher Luo.

Seeing someone take the initiative to explain for him, Lin Nan was happy to enjoy the leisure.

However, Teacher Luo was clearly suspicious.

'An immortal strokes the head' already?

Won't the next step be setting up an altar to preach the Dao?

Lin Nan didn't mind their conversation; after all, anyone with eyes knew he was just bluffing, and only this kid Jiang Tao actually believed it.

He then focused his senses on the Lightning Seal left on the black deer.

After a period of investigation.

Lin Nan sensed that the black deer was getting closer and closer to the nature reserve.

...

On the other side.

Section Chief Gao of the Forestry Bureau brought the black deer all the way to the nature reserve.

He arrived at a forest fire prevention station with practiced ease.

As if hearing the sound of a vehicle outside.

An old man and a young man, both forest rangers, walked out from the duty room.

"Old Yan."

Once the vehicle stopped, Section Chief Gao greeted the older ranger.

"Hehehe, Section Chief Gao."

The ranger, Old Yan, responded as he walked over quickly.

Soon, they also saw the black deer standing by the car.

Even though they had learned some details over the phone beforehand.

But when seeing the black deer's robust physique and its long, sharp antlers with their own eyes.

Even the veteran ranger, Old Yan, couldn't help but marvel.

After all, he had patrolled the forests for most of his life, and he had never seen a deer grow to such a size!

"Master, is this that deer?"

The younger ranger standing beside Old Yan looked like he had only recently graduated from university.

Upon seeing this majestic black deer, he found himself unable to look away.

Meanwhile, the ranger Old Yan was conducting the handover with Section Chief Gao.

Under Section Chief Gao's earnest instructions, Old Yan patted his chest and said

"Don't worry, Section Chief Gao."

"As long as this deer enters the forest, I will certainly do my utmost to look after it."

Having received Old Yan's promise, Section Chief Gao felt somewhat relieved.

However, after the handover was complete, a look of hesitation appeared on Old Yan's face. It seemed as if some words were stuck in his throat, and he was hesitating whether to speak.

After a few seconds of silence, Old Yan finally decided to speak: "Section Chief Gao... there is one more thing I need to report to the higher-ups."

"Hmm? What is it?"

Seeing this, Section Chief Gao tried to ease the man's concerns, asking curiously.

Hearing this, Old Yan finally spoke: "Lately, I have been frequently discovering some strange traces in the forest, which seem to have been left by someone."

"But... the locations where these footprints appear are basically deep within the mountain forests where warning signs are posted."

"No matter how you look at it, it doesn't seem like the work of ordinary tourists."

"Oh?"

Section Chief Gao frowned upon hearing this, but since he didn't know the specifics, he simply noted it in his mind and promised: "Old Yan, I will have people pay attention to the situation you mentioned."

"I'll also have to trouble you all to be more careful during this period to see if there are any other abnormalities."

Old Yan nodded and said no more, then turned his gaze toward the black deer in front of him.

Just as he was about to guide it into the forest. He did not expect the black deer to exhibit an extremely spiritual demeanor.

As if seeing such lush mountains and forests, the black deer let out an ethereal cry, looking very satisfied; it even gave a nod of approval to the group, as if to indicate

'Mortals, you have done well. The Deer Lord is very pleased!'

Immediately following, under the stunned gazes of the group, it trotted off on its four hooves, plunging into the forest as if frolicking!