Sword and Magic and Taxi

Asshole, you didn't even leave any tasks, you are so stingy! Zhao Mai found the banyan tree and the blackboard hanging under the tree. On it were written in chalk the tasks issued by more than a dozen druids to the apprentices, among which Master Duncan was the only one missing. Taking a quick look at the missions, which range from patrolling, helping an animal move, transplanting some plants elsewhere, or talking down a logger who's gotten too far in, nothing is too difficult and the rewards are decent. Teacher Celine issued a task to collect seeds from more than ten purple berry plants. The reward was an exquisite cane made of diamond wood.

Adamantine wood is not a tree, but a druid's spell, which can make the wood as hard as steel and no longer afraid of fire. At the same time, it can still maintain its previous weight and will not sink on the water. This task made Zhao Mai a little tempted, but he was still thinking about his father's illness and had no time to do it slowly, so he had to give up temporarily.

Reserve Liang stuck out his tongue and licked Zhao Mai's ankle to tell him not to be too sad. Only you are the most considerate, but you can't solve the problem. I really want a bottle of medicine to eliminate diseases, but I don't know what to do. Do I really need to ask Master Joseph and Teacher Celine to take me to find Duncan? Master, can’t you?”

The puppy barked twice and shook its head. Zhao Mai smiled, he was a little dizzy. Even if he became a druid, it didn't mean that his animal companions could understand human speech, right? He rubbed the dog's head vigorously and put the reserved food on the ground.

Unexpectedly, the puppy grabbed the hem of his robe with its teeth and dragged him towards the corner of the village. Zhao Mai didn't understand what the food reserve was for, but if he had nothing to do now, he would just go and take a look.

There is a big tree here that is older than the previous maple tree. The rough bark is covered with vines, but it still cannot stop it from soaring into the sky. If the Enlightenment Tree shocks people with its hugeness and antiquity, this Almond Eucalyptus tree is eye-catching for its absolute height. Zhao Mai looked up and found that its shortest branch was higher than the crown of other trees.

It's very spectacular. Why did you bring me here? Zhao Mai asked in confusion about the food reserves. The puppy didn't say anything, but ran forward and bit a vine in its mouth.

How could this be pulled off?

As soon as he finished speaking, the vines rolled up like snakes, hugged the stored grain and began to rise. Zhao Mai was shocked when he saw this, and hurried forward to try to pull the dog off. But he touched more vines and was immediately submerged, his hands and feet tied up as he climbed upwards.

He was about to call for help when he saw Reserve Liang lying comfortably in the cage rolled up by the vines, sticking out his tongue and saying hahaha. The dog is not nervous, he is afraid of nothing. Although the posture was extremely uncomfortable and the distance from the ground was getting farther and farther, Zhao Mai still couldn't help but make a sound.

Soon, one man and one dog crossed the height of other tree crowns, and finally stopped on the first branches of the almond eucalyptus tree. The vine let go of them and slowly hung down again. Reserve Food led the way, swaying his butt and strutting towards the tree trunk.

The branches that are constantly growing out form a spiral staircase. As long as you are careful about the gaps in the middle, you can easily climb up. The two of them went up about ten meters and saw a bird's nest-like house perched on a tree trunk. The bottom and walls are made of bundles of highly resilient branches, and the roof is made of large banana leaves, suspended in mid-air and separated from the wall below. If you live in this room, half of the wall will block the wind when you lie down, and it will be a viewing rooftop when you stand up.

There was no door to the house, and there was no one there now. Zhao Mai walked in directly. Inside were two simple sleeping bags, a small pot and a plate of oatmeal bread beside the pillows. There is a brazier between the two sleeping bags. There is no fuel such as wood in it, but there is a slightly purple flame that continues to burn.

Have you been here? Zhao Mai scratched his head and looked at the food reserves in disbelief. The two of us were separated for a whole day yesterday, right? I went to learn magic and pray, and you went exploring everywhere. You are such an amazing kid. He squatted down, scratched his chin that was stocked with food, and narrowed his eyes in appreciation of it. Comes as comfortable as possible. Since you are so smart, can you tell me why you are here?

Woof! Reserve Liang took two steps to the side and pointed to a corner of the room with his paws. In the corner of the wall of branches, there was an unlocked leather box, about the same size as a common coat box.

Zhao Mai curiously opened the box, which was filled with many potions. Small bottles of different colors and shapes were stacked on top of each other, with names written on them in common language. Cure minor wounds, speak with animals, stride, jump, owl's wisdom, protect from energy damage, and a potion to remove disease.

After confirming the words on it again and again, Zhao Mai took the bottle of potion in his hand. After so long, I finally found traces of this potion. Although it is only a small bottle of less than 100 ml, the potion inside is as colorless and transparent as water, but when you remove the cork, you can indeed feel the strong smell of natural force. .

The reserve is jumping around and wagging its tail. Zhao Mai took the medicine, closed the box, and sat down instead of leaving with the dog. He held the reserve grain in his arms and rubbed its neck vigorously. Thank you A Liang, you are really the smartest creature I have ever met. I found what I need, but I can't just take it and leave. Taking it without telling me is stealing, and I will not be a thief. . No matter who this potion belongs to, I am willing to discuss it with him and see if I can get it from him.

This forest belongs to the Druids, and their power radiation envelopes the entire Lake of Ashes. Even if we leave with the potion, we won't be able to go far. Zhao Mai explained to the puppy: The Druids here Yidu is sincere to me, and I will be sincere to them. Please wait with me a little longer.

After making up his mind, Zhao Mai sat on the floor of the castle in the air and waited with the stored grain in his hands. As he waited from noon to night, he watched the sun sink slowly below the horizon, and the forest changed from vibrant movement to silence. As night falls, tired birds return to their nests. Movement and stillness are two aspects of nature.

The sound of flapping wings came closer and closer, and then there was a thud as it landed, and the branches swayed. Zhao Mai knew someone was coming. As soon as he stood up to greet him, a spear was placed around his neck. The metal spear tip was extremely sharp, and it carried the cold breath of the night wind. The reserve grain rolled out of Zhao Mai's arms, fell to the ground with a thud, and shook his head before he woke up.

Apprentice? Who is your teacher? said a hoarse voice.

It's Ms. Celine. My name is Mike, and I just came to the Departed Community for Druid training recently. The dog on the ground is my partner, named A Liang.

It's a good dog. He was here yesterday.

The spear was removed from his neck, and Zhao Mai stood up from a squatting position and turned to look at the owner of the spear. This is a boy less than 1.5 meters tall. His slightly immature face is painted with white patterns, and the outlines of his eyes, nose and mouth are circled. At the same time, a third eye is drawn between his eyebrows. He wears a cloak made of feathers, has a light crossbow and crossbow bolts on his waist, and has many throwing knives tied to his ankles. The spear, which was about the same height as him, was thrown out after a few turns in his hand, leaning against the wall safely.

You've been waiting for a long time. What's the matter? the boy asked in a hoarse voice.