The Queen of Scrolls never admits defeat

“Well…” Old Groot gritted his teeth, his beard trembling, “For every item you buy that costs one Dream Gold Coin, I’ll give you a discount of one Dream Silver Coin; for every item that costs one Dream Silver Coin, I’ll give you a discount of one Dream Bronze Coin, and so on!” He added with a pained expression, “That’s all the discount I can offer. If you’re not happy with it, that’s fine too!”

Moran quickly calculated in her mind: with this discount, it's equivalent to a 9.999% discount overall.

Although the discount was pitifully small, considering Groot's consistently stingy nature, it was already a pleasant surprise that he agreed.

"Deal!" she readily agreed.

Groot immediately beamed and quickly brought up the product page for her to choose from.

Moran's backpack had five slots filled with Dream Coins, two slots with Dream Crystals, and one slot each with Dream Gold Coins, Dream Silver Coins, and Dream Bronze Coins, all piled up to 99. This was more than enough to buy the job invitations and skill books from Groot.

As the deal was finalized, Moran received a series of system notifications:

[Received "Beast Whisperer Job Invitation Letter" ×1]

[Obtained "Job Skill Book - Gray Mushroom Transformation" ×1].
[Obtained "Job Skill Book - White Cat Transformation" ×1]

[Obtained "Job Skill Book - Tit Transformation" ×1]

[Obtained "Job Skill Book - Gale Wolf Transformation" ×1]

[Obtain the "Professional Skills Book - Speech Skills"]

[Obtain the "Profession Skill Book - Animal Soothing"]

……

Although each skill book is still priced significantly higher than the market price, the advantage lies in the fact that it doesn't require any additional tasks, saving a lot of time. Moran can barely accept this premium.

As Groot watched Moran sweep up all the skill books in his shop, and dream silver coins and dream bronze coins poured into his pockets one after another, the wrinkles on his old face smoothed out, and his cloudy eyes shone with satisfaction.

Groot's favorability +10

The moment the notification popped up on the panel, Moran glanced up and met Groot's gaze, which was so gentle it was almost benevolent, and a satisfied smile played on his lips.

She felt a chill run down her spine. The way this old man looked at her was exactly the same as when he stared at the Dream Coin!
She immediately took a half step back without making a sound, quickly put all the skill books into her {space card}, and turned to leave this place that made her feel so uncomfortable.

"Wait!" Groot called out to her as she turned to leave, his voice unusually eager. "I'll collect the other skill books as soon as possible! Be sure to come find me again then!"

"Got it." Moran waved his hand without turning his head. "I'll probably be staying at the Treeheart Hotel for a while. Just come find me there when you have the goods!"

Considering that Groot was, after all, a village chief, and might not only have some prestige among the Dreamers of Emerald Wood Village, but also know Dreamers from other villages and towns, he added:
"I'm interested not only in skill books for beastmen, but also in skill books for other classes. If you can get them, I'm willing to buy them at this price!"

"Okay, okay!" Groot immediately beamed and agreed.

Before Moran could take more than a few steps, the old man had already swiftly overtaken her. After running a few steps, he transformed into an Iron Claw Eagle in the blink of an eye. The frequency of his wing flapping was more urgent than rushing to put out a fire, as if he couldn't wait to plunder new skill books.

Moran shook her head and walked towards the location of the Tree Heart Inn. Only after she had walked far away did the two squirrels hiding in the treetops near the altar release each other's tails.

"My God! Can you see that? So many skill books, they're almost as tall as a person when piled up, she bought them all!"

"I see! So much of it, they've probably bought up all of Groot's stock."

"She had so much money to buy Groot's skill book without even going to the Federation liaison point, so she must not be a novice adventurer!"

"Where does all that money come from?! I want some too!"

Outside an ancient tree on the east side of Cuimu Village.

Moran looked up and saw that doors and windows were carved into the tree trunk in a staggered manner, and the steps woven from vines spiraled up, connecting the various treehouse guest rooms. Sunlight filtered through the gaps in the leaves and cast dappled light and shadow on the bark.

This hollow ancient tree, which has been converted into a hotel, is quite famous on the forum.

It is said that it is actually the remains of a powerful Spiritwalker forest ranger.

The Spirit Transformation Clan can undergo an irreversible, permanent transformation once in their lifetime, granting them a "second" life.

Most of the Spirit-Transforming Dreamers saved this opportunity to transform into a plant when their lives were hanging by a thread.

From then on, it could continue to survive as a plant, but it could no longer regain consciousness or continue to grow.

In Cuimu Village, there are many plants like these that were permanently transformed by the Lingtui tribe.

But this hollow tree is unique; you won't find another one like it in the entire beginner area.

The skill of "transforming hollow trees" was lost after the forest ranger passed away.

A lucky adventurer once triggered a hidden quest here and obtained a skill book called "Hollow Tree Transformation" on the forum, but unfortunately there was only one.

Moran is more interested in the hollow tree itself than in the "hollow tree transformation".

These trees naturally develop a hollow structure during their growth, and the wood inside becomes exceptionally tough.

Although the ancient tree in front of us, which was transformed from a forest ranger, has stopped growing, its interior space is still spacious, comfortable, and well-ventilated, making it impossible to tell that it is a building transformed from a living organism.

If this tree can still grow and bear fruit normally, it would be perfect to collect some seeds and give them to Sylph.

Unfortunately, as a deceased member of the Spirit Transformation Clan, even after completing the permanent transformation, his life was forever frozen at this moment. He would neither blossom nor bear fruit, and could only stand here as a silent monument.

To obtain the seeds of the hollow tree, you must search in the exploration area.

Moran snapped out of her thoughts and walked to the reception desk at the base of the tree.

On the reception desk sat a terracotta flowerpot, where a yellow-stamened flower quietly grew.

Sunlight filtered through the gaps in the leaves, shining directly on the budding flowers.

Seeing Moran step forward, Huang Ruihua asked:
"Welcome to Treeheart Inn. Would you like to stay? Small single rooms are 20 Dream Copper Coins per day, medium rooms are 50 Dream Copper Coins per day, and large rooms are 1 Dream Silver Coin per day. How many days will you be staying?"

Moran wasn't surprised. The Dream People of the Spirit Transformation Clan in Emerald Wood Village were all skilled in natural transformation, so this yellow-stamen flower was obviously also transformed by a Dream People.

Perhaps because the job was unpleasant and I had to leave, I planted myself in a flowerpot to absorb energy.

She took out seven dream silver coins and ten dream copper coins from her backpack, the metallic clinking sound particularly crisp in the quiet tree hollow: "Stay for seven days first."

Moran specifically paid an extra 10 Dream Coins, "Help me choose a room with a good view."

The yellow-scented flower swayed slightly, its leaves scooping up the coins and gathering them in front of it, then it took out a fragrant leaf:
"This is the room key. Just stick it on the tree trunk to open the door. Your room is at the end of the third forked branch. That room has the best view, a balcony, and a window—you can even sunbathe!" (End of Chapter)