Above the mage!

Chapter 216 Du Wei
Now that the new entry has appeared, it means that this small ice element is really dead and there is no possibility of it coming back to life.

call!
Gao De let out a long breath.

This familiar yet unfamiliar feeling of "killing monsters" made him miss it very much.

He withdrew his attention from Feng Ling Yue Ying and walked towards the place where the body of the small ice element was disintegrating.

Then, Gaode used the magician's hand to grope in the snow.

Soon, a small piece of ice-blue amber-like stone was found by Gode from the snow.

"What is this?" Flora's clear and thin voice came out.

"The Ice Soul Stone is something that ice elements drop after their death. It can be used as an alchemical material." Gao De said as he put the Ice Soul Stone into his bag.

"Is it useful?"

“It’s worth money.”

"Then it's useful."

Very good, very simple values, but there is nothing wrong with them. Gaode has a slight understanding of the difficulty of "education".

"Lady Flora has good eyesight?" Goder asked.

It was Flora who first discovered this small ice element hiding in the snow.

Even if he knew something was wrong, he had to use [Detection Magic +] to accurately locate the opponent's position.

"It's OK, but I didn't see it."

"Then how did Lady Flora find it?"

"It was broken, so Lady Flora discovered it." Flora answered seriously.

"Can you explain it in detail?"

"That's right, that's right." Flora hesitated for a long time, and finally said, "That's how I found it. Hey, wizard, you're not smart!"

"Okay" Gode couldn't "talk back" to Flora, so he had to give up.

He thought for a moment, then said to Flora, "Since Lady Flora can spot bad guys, can you help me keep an eye out for them?"

"Can't you see for yourself?"

"I'm not as capable as Lady Flora."

"Oh? Oh!"

"Is it okay, Lady Flora?"

"That's fine, since the mage is Lady Flora's man."

"Lady Flora, why did you say I was yours?"

"Lady Flora is the magic pet of the wizard," Flora stared at Godd intently and said to him seriously, "Isn't the wizard mine?"

"So that's how it is." Gao De suddenly realized.

"Mage, you don't..."

"Lady Flora is too smart." Gode decisively interrupted Flora's spell.

"Then I'll leave it to Lady Flora." He added, referring to the matter of "scouts".

"Then I'll leave it to Lady Flora." Lady Flora nodded.

After all, Gaode was still at the foot of the mountain at this time, in a relatively safe area.

So during the next few hours of the journey, he did not encounter any other earth vein creatures.

Not even a single animal was seen.

With the help of the [Compass] and the simple map purchased in Ellaheim, Gode climbed up along the northern climbing route.

It was not until the sky was about to darken that Gaode began to slow down and look for a camping spot.

But before that, his mind moved, his lips moved slightly, and he uttered a low and obscure sound.

As the whispers echoed, a dazzling golden ball slowly condensed and took shape in Gode's palm.

[Druid Tricks].

The golden ball represents a sign of a clear sky.

The next day will be sunny.
Gao De breathed a sigh of relief.

In the snowy mountains, if it rains or is windy, it will be a disaster.

Not only will the climate become more extreme, but visibility will also decrease, making it more difficult to find your way and easier to get lost.

Mainly, if you are unlucky, you may even encounter natural disasters such as avalanches.

With [Druid Tricks], God can predict the weather for the next day.

If you encounter extreme weather, you can prepare in advance and find a safe place to hide until the weather clears up.

Although he has [Adaptive], Gaode maintains absolute awe for nature from beginning to end.

For example, even though he has a very high ability to see in the dark, as soon as it gets dark, Gao De will stop and camp to rest, and never travel at night.

The choice of camping site is also very important.

The first thing is to avoid slopes and stay away from ice cracks and avalanche areas.

In addition, you should choose an area that is sheltered from the wind or has less wind, and avoid camping in windy areas to reduce noise and direct invasion of cold air at night.

As for other conditions, such as proximity to water sources, Gaode does not need to consider them.

In many cases, spells can solve most problems.

After spending more than half an hour, Gao De successfully found a rocky slope sheltered from the wind and took out the simple tent he brought with him.

Fix the bracket to ensure that it will not collapse due to wind and snow, then unfold the tent cloth and tie it to the bracket, and a simple tent is ready.

After setting up the tent, Gaode did not stop to rest immediately, but searched around again.

He followed the cracks in the rocks and used the wizard's hand to push away the snow, collecting some dry branches and roots hidden under the snow.

After some effort, Gaode finally collected enough fuel.

He piled the branches and roots together and snapped his fingers lightly.

A ball of sparks suddenly shot out from the dead branches.

【Spark Technique】

Even in an environment like the snowy mountains, the fire-making ability of [Spark Technique] is still not affected in the slightest.

The flames spread quickly.

The gradually growing flames brought hard-earned warmth.

Gao De took out the small pot he carried with him and placed it on the fire.

Then he used the water-making technique to fill the small pot, and took out a piece of beef jerky he bought in Ellaheim, tore it into pieces and put it in to cook together.

Squatting beside the fire, Gao De carefully adjusted the fire to ensure that the firepower was concentrated and boiled the pot of "beef soup" as quickly as possible.

The heat began to rise, forming a sharp contrast with the surrounding cold air.

"Three-ring wizard," Gao De said with emotion as he gently stirred the beef soup that was gradually boiling in the pot.

If it were a third-ring mage, a [Leomon Hut] would be enough to solve all the problems.

There was no need for him to go through the trouble of looking for a camping site and setting up a fire like he was doing now.

While Gode was "cooking" seriously, Flora was flapping her little wings, flying in the air, looking left and right.

"Lady Flora, would you like to take a rest?" Goder looked up and saw this scene and couldn't help but ask.

"Didn't the mage say that I could help you take a closer look?"

"I see."

"Is that so?" Seeing that Goder just skipped the topic, Flora stared at Goder and asked again.

Gao De was stunned for a moment before he suddenly reacted.

"Lady Flora is so responsible!" he praised.

"Since I promised the Master, I must keep my word."

"But most people are not as dedicated as Lady Flora. Lady Flora is truly amazing. I admire her very much."

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Flora didn't reply, but the little wings behind her flapped violently and happily.

Next, her patrol area became larger and larger, and her observations became more and more careful.

Here, the aroma of beef soup gradually spread.

It was completely dark.

After Gao De finished his dinner, the fire burned down to only a faint flame.

He cleaned the pot with some snow, covered the fire, then called Flora down and took her into the tent.

In the tent, the wool-filled sleeping bag had been unfolded. Gao De casually hung up a piece of beef jerky and touched it lightly with his hand.

The piece of beef jerky suddenly flashed like a light bulb, emitting bright light in the tent.

【Light magic】

Although Godel's ability to see in the dark is not weak, his habit of lighting lamps has not changed.

Looking inside from outside the tent, two shadows, one big and one small, were swaying in the tent against the backdrop of light.

I only heard Flora say in a clear, baby voice:
"Mage, you know a lot of spells."

"Does Lady Flora know any magic?" Gao De asked casually.

"Lady Flora can plant trees, flowers, and grass."

"That's your ability, not magic."

"Lady Flora can read."

"That's not arithmetic either."

"Lady Flora will help the wizard to watch for bad guys."

"Is that a spell?"

"It doesn't seem so." Flora said dejectedly.

"It's okay, Lady Flora is very smart." Goder comforted.

"Yes, Lady Flora is very smart." Flora was no longer depressed.

"I want to practice." Gao De said again.

Even when traveling, one cannot stop practicing for a day.

"Lady Flora doesn't need to practice."

"Then go to sleep."

"I don't need sleep either."

"Then Lady Flora has nothing to do?"

"Continue to help you watch for bad guys."

"Okay."

"Mage, you need to say thank you to Lady Flora."

"Thank you, Lady Flora."

"You are welcome."

The next two days were sunny.

Moreover, Gaode did not encounter any earth vein creatures along the way.

We were lucky enough to come across a few snow rabbits, which gave us several extra meals.

As the altitude gradually increases, the temperature in the snow-capped peaks begins to drop sharply.

It seems to be because of the extraordinary world. In the previous life, even at the top of Mount Everest, the lowest temperature was only minus 40 to 50 degrees Celsius.

But in the Irving Raya Mountains, temperatures of minus 40 to 50 degrees Celsius are very common.

This is especially true of the snow-capped peaks of Dandong.

Gao De estimated that he was currently only one-tenth of the way through the northern climbing route, and the surrounding temperature was already approaching minus 40 degrees Celsius.

The cold resistance, which had stagnated for a long time, began to improve again under such low temperatures.

As we climbed upwards, the slope began to become steeper and the plants we could see became increasingly sparse.

This reminded Gao De that the real test was about to begin.

Gaode took out a map, on which the path of the northern climbing route was marked.

But there are too few reference markers in the snow-capped mountains.

Therefore, it is not realistic to really walk along the northern climbing route.

Until now, Gaode could only rely on the [Compass Technique] to ensure that he kept the general direction.

"Let's meet a few more small ice elements." Gao De said secretly in his heart while hurrying on the road.

The boring and physically demanding mountain climbing, as well as the almost unchanging snowy scenery, gradually made him irritable.

Fortunately, Flora was there to accompany him and talk to him.

It would be great if I could meet a few more "soft persimmons".

Gaode has long been salivating over the new origin.

Gathering some new origins as soon as possible and adding them to [Tolerance to the Environment] may bring about unexpected new changes, which will further complement [Adaptation].

Just as Gao De carefully trudged for another whole day and was about to start looking for a suitable place to stay, he suddenly heard some tiny rustling sounds.

He subconsciously glanced at Flora with a questioning look.

"Mage, there are no bad people." Flora said.

Is it an illusion?
As Gao De thought about this, he took a few more steps and happened to walk around a corner formed by a protruding rock formation.

Then, on the leeward slope ahead, he saw an "acquaintance".

It was an extremely handsome face, but stiff and cold, just like the temperature of the snow-capped peaks in Dandong.

The golden pupils, like burning golden flames, appear even more eye-catching amidst the monotonous white snow-capped peaks.

It’s the pretty boy in Room 201.

The strange man who gave him the spell recipe of [Ice Skating] for free.

I actually caught up with the "gigolo" who set out two days earlier... Gao De thought subconsciously.

Then, Goder looked at Flora strangely.

"He's not a bad guy." Flora noticed Goder's gaze and said confidently.

Yes, Godard asked Flora to look for the bad guys.

And Flora's answer just now was "there are no bad people", not "no one"...

The moment Gaode saw the other person, the other person also noticed Gaode.

"You shouldn't have come." The handsome young man's first reaction when he saw Gao De was to frown slightly and say this.

There was a hint of command in his tone that did not allow anyone to refuse.

"But I'm already here." Hearing the handsome young man's slightly overbearing tone, Gao De was stunned for a moment, an inexplicable sense of evil taste surged in his heart, and he continued.

But unfortunately, the handsome young man did not follow up with a question, "What are you doing here?"

He just glanced at Gao De, then shook his head, did not speak to Gao De again, turned around silently, and continued walking forward.

The snow-capped peaks in Dandong are already very cold. There is no need for you to be so cold too.

Gao De secretly complained in his heart.

He did not continue to move forward like the other person.

It gets dark quickly in the snowy mountains.

Even though it’s just getting dark now, in half an hour it will be pitch dark, so we have to set up camp as soon as possible.

Gaode noticed that this location was an extremely suitable place to stay.

Du Wei looked up at the sky which was about to turn extremely dark, and silently cast [Long Stride] to increase his speed.

We must find the next place to stay before dark.

Why next?

Because the place where he just stopped was the first stop he had prepared.

It was only with Gao De's arrival that Du Wei chose to give up that position.

"A newbie like you dares to challenge the Dandong Snow Mountain. You don't know how high the heaven is and how deep the earth is. You are such an idiot!" Du Wei commented bluntly as he hurried on his way.

It was precisely because Du Wei believed that Gao De was a "newbie" that he chose to risk himself traveling at night and give up the excellent place to stay to Gao De.

Moreover, Du Wei did not have any sense of glory for having made any great sacrifice.

Because in his opinion, this is the right thing to do.

Humility, honesty, mercy, bravery, justice, sacrifice, honor.

These seven principles have been deeply ingrained into his blood since he could remember.

Show care to the weak.

This is "mercy".

(End of this chapter)