Chapter 235 Sword in the Ice
Hearing this, Gao De raised his eyebrows in surprise.
Spells, which mage doesn't regard them as treasure? It is rare to teach it to others at will.
One is that they often do not comply with the regulations, and the other is that the mages themselves are generally unwilling.
Spells have always been the most expensive knowledge.
But now, Baruch actually said that he was willing to teach [Wild Astuteness] to himself?
"Is this appropriate?" Gothe hesitated and asked.
This is not to be polite, but mainly because I feel that this matter is too unreasonable.
Baruch also saw what Gothe was thinking and narrowed his eyes slightly.
His eyes drifted towards the soul that was diligently cleaning the cave. A little man was flapping his small wings and circling around the soul, looking full of interest.
Flora has always been like this, very curious.
Notice that Baruch's eyes fell on Flora, Gothe felt slightly wary.
After all, with Flora's spiritual performance, everyone can tell that she must be extraordinary.
"The ice-maned tiger is an extremely ferocious creature." Baruch said slowly.
At this time, Flora had been ignoring her because of the spirit of the wilderness. She angrily changed her target and flew towards the ice-maned tiger Ryan lying on the side. Like a "mosquito", she flew around on Ryan's head and tugged at his hair from time to time.
Lian didn't react at all, just yawned lazily.
Looking at this scene, Baruch said softly: "Except for me, Ryan will instinctively reject other creatures. The reason why it is willing to let you sit on its back is because I have communicated with it in advance.
And like this , allowing other creatures to come close to touch without any reaction without my request. Only creatures born with a natural heart can do this." Gothe had never heard of it.
"It is a heart that is close to all things in nature and has a pure and kind nature."
"Being a creature with a natural heart and being so close to you just shows that you are a devout naturalist who sticks to your heart."
"I believe that you will definitely bring some good changes to the North. Even if they are not many, they are still good. Therefore, as the guardian of the snowfield, I am willing to provide you with some help within my ability." Baruch said sincerely.
There is one more thing he didn't say. In the past few days, he has been traveling with Gaode to chase the fleeing snowfield hyenas. He can clearly feel that Gaode not only has no complaints, but is even very active.
This is especially true during battles. He does not stand by and watch as a matter of course because he is not as powerful as himself. Instead, he actively tries his best to help deal with those earth-line creatures.
With the combination of the two, Baruch has completely believed in Gothe's "Natural Sect", and he has full trust in Gothe and regards him as one of his own.
“If you weren’t a believer in the Nature Sect, I would have recommended you to the Snowfield Guardian.” He said with emotion.
"As long as it is a contribution to the North, whether it is the Nature Sect, the Snowfield Guardians, or other camps, what difference does it make?"
Gaud replied implicitly, and at the same time mocked himself: "Again "I don't have such a noble spiritual realm as you, so I can't be the guardian of the snowfield." These days, although Baruch did not take the initiative to introduce it, he also vaguely knew that the guardian of the snowfield was actually an organization similar to the ascetic sect.
Becoming a snowfield guardian means living alone in the uninhabited and dangerous northern wilderness all year round.
He cannot marry or have children. He will devote everything he has to the snowy plains without receiving any substantive remuneration.
The spirit of the guardian of the snowfield is admirable.
But I admire him, and if Gao De becomes one of them, he will definitely be unwilling to do so.
Gothe's words made Baruch smile, because it was actually an affirmation of him.
"You don't need to deify all of us who choose to be the guardians of the snowfield. They are all people who truly love this land. Living such a life, we do not feel bitter, but feel happy, and our souls have been sublimated."
"So, it is not that we can endure hardship, but that we can gain meaning from this way of life."
In the dark night, the cold wind on the snowy field kept howling and never stopped.
The swaying fire light illuminated the small cave.
Baruch taught Gothe [Wild Alertness] by the fire, using the oral method.
Gothe listened very carefully
According to Baruch, the [Wild Agility] he taught Gothe was not the core spell of the Snowfield Guardian.
Those core spells and knowledge will only be taught after you become a guardian of the snowfield, pass the assessment, and make meritorious deeds.
And after it is taught, it will be strictly forbidden to spread it outside.
However, [Wild Alertness] does not have such restrictions.
Although external transmission is not prohibited, this spell is still a rare spell that is difficult to see in the outside world. It is considered one of the exclusive spells of the Snowfield Guardian sect.
【Wild Alertness】(Transformation, Level 1):
You call upon the spirit of the wilderness to assist you.
When you cast this spell, choose one of the following effects:
If there are any tracks on the ground within range (120 feet), you know where they are, and you can follow them more easily for 1 hour or until you cast this spell again.
If there is edible food within range, you will learn about it and know where to find it.
If there is clean drinking water within range, you will learn about it and know where to find it.
If there is suitable shelter within range for you and your allies, you will learn about it and know where to find it.
You can ask the spirit to collect wood for fire, and use your supplies to build a camp in the area. The spirit will build a fire in the middle of the stone circle, pitch a tent, unpack your bedding, and take out all the rations and water for your diet.
You can also ask the spirit to immediately dismantle a camp, which involves putting out firewood, packing up tents, packing backpacks, and burying any trash.
According to Gaode's understanding, the so-called [Wild Astuteness] can actually be regarded as carrying a low-end version of "Bei Ye" with you.
As a first-level spell, its cost-effectiveness is really high.
Because this is a spell that can be used all the way to the end once mastered, similar to the hand of a mage.
Gothe listened very carefully, and after half an hour, he had the spell model of [Wild Astuteness] firmly in his mind.
But unfortunately, as a first-level spell, the prerequisite for building a spell model: spell potion is a must.
Obviously, he does not have the [Wild Alert] spell potion in his hand now, so he cannot start trying to build a spell model.
Fortunately, according to what Baruch said, the main and auxiliary materials required for the [Wild Alertness] spell potion are all common in the snowfield.
So as long as you are in the Snover clan, you can basically get everything together. If you are lucky, you can get all the materials directly.
The main and auxiliary materials required to refine [Wild Alertness] spell potion are not much different from the requirements for general spell potions. Two first-level main materials and four zero-level auxiliary materials are required.
The two first-level main materials required are: a first-level ice soul stone and one-half ounce of blue butterfly crystal powder.
Among them, the first-level ice soul stone Goude happens to have ready-made, and there are more than one. They were all obtained by killing small ice elements on the Dandong Snow Peak.
The only thing left to worry about is the blue butterfly crystal powder.
As for the zero-level auxiliary materials, they are generally not rare.
Early the next morning, when the first ray of the sun shone on the earth, Gothe, Baruch and Ryan all woke up from their sleep.
People who have been walking alone in the wilderness for a long time are generally very sensitive to unusual sounds from the outside world.
So if one person wakes up, the other person will naturally wake up.
After waking up, the two simply cooked something to eat.
Eat snow wolf meat.
Although the taste of snow wolf meat is not particularly good, it depends on what it is compared with.
Hyena meat is not just a matter of taste, but the meat smells rotten. Most people would not think of eating hyena meat unless they were about to starve to death.
Subsequently, Baruch cast [Wild Astute], summoned the Spirit of the Wilderness, and after briefly tidying up the temporary camp in the cave, the two of them mounted Ryan and flew towards the Snover clan.
This time, there were no more twists and turns.
There are many dangers in the snowfield, but equally, the snowfield is also huge.
With such a dilution, the probability of encountering a high-level leyline creature becomes extremely small.
As an ice-maned tiger, Ryan can be considered a local snake in the north.
It actively emits its breath, and under normal circumstances no blind creature will approach.
Setting off at dawn, Baruch took Gothe outside the Snover clan before it got dark.
As a medium-sized tribe, the camp of the Snover clan is a hundred times larger than that of Doerbian. From a distance, it even looks like a small village.
Of course, the buildings in the tribe are not much different from those on the edge of Duoer. They are all tents, but the larger the number, the more spectacular they look.
The camp of the Snover clan was established on an open snowfield, with smaller tents scattered around the periphery, obviously for the residence of ordinary clan members.
There are several larger tents standing in the center of the tribe.
The tops of these tents are high and made of thick animal skins. The outside is also decorated with exquisite patterns and totems. You can tell at a glance that the identity of their owner is not simple.
It can be seen that most families in this tribe raise reindeer.
These reindeer are huge in size, with white fur and forked horns on their heads, like exquisite works of art.
“Then I will send you here.” Seeing that they had reached their destination, Baruch said goodbye to Gothe.
"Why don't you go in and take a rest?" Gothe couldn't help but ask.
Baruch shook his head, "We, the guardians of the snowfield, will not easily enter the human tribe unless necessary. The snowfield is our home."
It is a strange habit, but just like every sect has some teachings that outsiders cannot understand, Gothe expressed his understanding.
"Then where are you going next?" Gothe asked again.
"I plan to continue patrolling this area to confirm the scale of the nearby leyline biomes. If I encounter something that can be solved, I will solve it easily." Baruch smiled heartily. "If you really find a place to plant trees in the future, I will definitely visit it."
“Welcome.” Gothe also smiled.
The two have different purposes, so naturally they have no choice but to part ways.
"Be careful and don't show off." Gothe warned. After all, the opponent's heroic fighting style makes him handsome, but if he is in danger, it is usually difficult to escape.
"Don't worry, the snowfield will protect me." Baruch said.
The two of them separated outside the Snover clan very quickly and without any words of reluctance.
Watching Baruch and Ryan disappear from sight, Gothe turned around and walked towards the camp of the Snover clan.
Although it was a temporary camp, the Snover clan still built a wall made of ice spikes around the outside.
These ice spikes have sharp tips and are neatly arranged. They not only play a defensive role, but also add to the majesty of the camp. The height of the fence is also enough to block the invasion of most wild beasts.
If you want to enter the camp, you have to pass through the gate.
The gate is guarded by people belonging to the Snover clan.
ț are two sturdy guards wearing heavy bearskin clothes. While they are responsible for maintaining order, they are also responsible for screening out outsiders.
A few minutes later, Gothe came to line up outside the gate of the Snover clan.
Yes, queue up.
As the largest tribe in this area, the camp of the Snover clan is also the only "trading area" nearby, attracting many people from other tribes to come here to exchange for the supplies they need in the camp.
At the same time, some lone travelers scattered on the snowfield will also choose to enter the Snover clan camp to rest.
Hence, there are actually quite a few outsiders who enter the Snover tribe camp every day.
This makes the Snover clan camp not as lively as the commercial areas of other cities, but it is still more popular, and there are even queues.
While waiting in line, Gothe noticed that the two Snover guards guarding the gate seemed to pay special attention to outsiders with "pets".
Their eyes have been wandering around the outsiders with "pets", and when it comes to these people, they will step forward to question them in detail.
For example, the young hunter who was only two places ahead of him brought a large snow dog unique to the snowfield.
This is very common in the north.
Especially the young hunter who came here for the purpose of trading supplies.
In the background of barter-based transactions in the north, he brought a lot of supplies from the tribe, and would later exchange them for supplies of equal value and take them back to his tribe.
It is conceivable that the load is not small no matter whether it is going back or forth, it is somewhat too strenuous to rely on oneself.
These large snow dogs have outstanding strength and endurance, and are suitable for towing heavy objects. With their friendly and docile personalities, they have naturally become one of the favorite companions of northerners.
It is completely normal to bring a snow dog with you when you go out for business.
But here, the young hunter was questioned in detail by the two Snover tribe guards.
“Is this a snow dog?” One of the older Snover guards asked first.
His expression was very oppressive, but his tone was quite gentle.
"Yes, it's a snow dog." The young hunter nodded.
After receiving a confirmed reply, the two Snover guards did not "give up"
They knelt down again and carefully looked at the snow dog back and forth several times, and even reached out to stroke the snow dog's hair.
This battle made the young hunter start to get nervous, a little doubting whether there was something wrong with his snow dog.
"Is this your first time in our Snover?" Finally, the two Snover guards finished their inspection, stood up, and asked the young hunter again.
"Yes."
, seeming to remember the location of the Ansai tribe, nodded and said: "Then go in."
The previous posture, and now such a swoop, made the young hunter stunned for a moment, and then nodded in a daze.
"Oh, by the way, the Zhenbing Tribe recently held a Sword in the Ice challenge. As long as you can pull out the Zhenbing Sword inserted in the ice platform, you will receive a large amount of ice marrow rewards and become a guest of the Zhenbing Tribe."
When the young hunter was about to enter the Snover clan camp, the older Snover guard suddenly spoke again.
(End of this chapter)