Above the mage!

Chapter 235 Sword in the Ice

Gao De raised his eyebrows in surprise when he heard this.

Which magician doesn't treasure magic? It's rare to teach it to others casually.

First, it is often not in compliance with regulations, and second, the mages themselves are generally unwilling to do so.

Magic has always been the most expensive knowledge.

And now, Baruch actually said that he was willing to teach himself [Wild Alertness]?

"Is this appropriate?" Gao De hesitated and asked.

It's not that I'm being pretentious or polite, it's mainly because I think this matter is too unreasonable.

Baruch also saw what was in Goder's mind and narrowed his eyes slightly.

His eyes drifted towards the soul that was diligently cleaning the cave. A little man was flapping his wings and circling around the soul, looking very interested.

Flora has always been like this, very curious.

Noticing that Baruch's eyes were on Flora, Goder became slightly alert.

After all, with Flora's spiritual performance, anyone can see that she must be extraordinary.

"The Ice Mane Tiger is an extremely ferocious creature." Baruch said slowly.

At this time, Flora was already angrily changing her target because the Spirit of the Wild had not "paid attention" to her. She flew towards the Ice Mane Tiger Ryan who was lying beside her. Like a "mosquito", she flew around Ryan's head and pulled his fur from time to time.

Ryan didn't react to this, 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 that I have communicated with it in advance.

Only creatures born with a natural heart can allow other creatures to approach and touch me without any reaction without my request."

"Heart of Nature?"

What is this thing? Gao De has never heard of it.

“It means being close to all things in nature and having a pure and kind heart.”

"The fact that creatures with a natural heart are so close to you shows that you are a devout naturalist who sticks to your heart."

"I believe you will bring some good changes to the North. Even if they are not many, they are good. So, as the guardian of the snowfield, I am willing to provide you with some help within my ability." Baruch said sincerely.

There was one thing he didn't say. During these few days, when he was traveling with Gao De to chase the fleeing snow hyenas, he could clearly feel that Gao De not only had no complaints, but was even very active.

This was even more true during battles. He did not stand idly by just because they were not as strong as himself. Instead, he was very proactive and did his best to help deal with those earth vein creatures.

Combining these two things, Baruch had completely believed in Gode's "natural sect" theory and had full trust in Gode, treating him as his own.

"If you were not a believer of the Nature Cult, I would have wanted to recommend you to the Snowfield Guardians." He said with emotion.

"As long as we contribute to the North, what difference does it make whether we are members of the Nature Cult, the Snowfield Guardians, or other factions?"

Gao De replied with a meaningful tone, and at the same time said self-deprecatingly: "Besides, I don't have the same noble spiritual realm as you, so I can't be the guardian of the snowfield."

Over the past few days, although Baruch did not take the initiative to introduce it, he also vaguely knew that the Snowfield Guardians were actually an organization similar to an ascetic sect.

Becoming a Snowfield Guardian means living alone in the uninhabited and dangerous northern wilderness for many years.

He cannot marry or have children, and must devote everything he has to the snowfield, without any substantial compensation.

The spirit of the snowfield guardians is truly admirable.

But even though he admires Gao De, he certainly doesn't want to become one of them.

Gao De's words made Baruch smile, because this was actually a kind of affirmation of him.

"You don't need to deify us. All of us who choose to be the guardians of the snowfield are people who truly love this land. We don't feel bitter living this kind of life. Instead, we feel happy and our souls are sublimated."

“So, it’s not that we can endure hardship, but that we can gain meaning from this lifestyle.”

In the dark night, the cold wind on the snowfield kept howling, never stopping.

The flickering flames illuminated the small cave brightly.

Baruch taught Gode [Wild Alertness] by the fire, using oral instruction.

Gao De listened very carefully
According to Baruch, the [Wild Alertness] he taught to Gode was not the core spell of the Snowfield Guardian.

Those core spells and knowledge will only be taught after one becomes a guardian of the snowfield, passes the assessment, and makes contributions.

And after teaching, it will be strictly forbidden to spread it outside.

However, [Wild Alertness] does not have such restrictions.

Although it is not forbidden to spread it to outsiders, this spell is still a rare spell and is hard to see in the outside world. It is considered one of the exclusive spells of the Snowfield Guardian's sect.

Feral Agility (Transmutation, 1st level):

You call upon the spirits of the wild to aid 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 distance, you will know it and where to find it.

If there is clean drinking water within distance, you will know about it and where to find it.

If suitable shelter for you and your allies is within range, you learn of it and know where to find it.

You can ask the spirit to gather wood for a 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, set up your tent, unwrap your blankets, and take out all the rations and water for your meals.

You can also have the spirit dismantle a campsite immediately, which includes putting out firewood, packing up tents, packing up backpacks, and burying any trash.

According to Gaode's understanding, the so-called [Wild and Alert] can actually be regarded as a low-profile version of "Bear Grylls" that you carry 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 through once you master it, similar to the Mage's Hand.

Gao De listened very carefully, and half an hour later, he had memorized the spell model of [Wild Alertness] firmly in his mind.

But unfortunately, as a first-level spell, the prerequisite for building a spell model is: spell potion is necessary.

Obviously, he didn't have the spell potion of [Wild Alertness] at hand, so he couldn't start trying to build a spell model.

Fortunately, according to what Baruch said, the main and auxiliary materials needed for the [Wild Alertness] spell potion are all common items on the snowfield.

Therefore, as long as you go to the Snover clan, you can basically get enough of it, and if you are lucky, it is possible to get all the materials directly.

The main and auxiliary materials needed to refine the [Wild Alertness] spell potion are not much different from those required for general spell potions, requiring two first-level main materials and four zero-level auxiliary materials.

The two first-level main materials required are: one first-level Ice Soul Stone and half an ounce of Blue Butterfly Crystal Powder.

Gaode happened to have a ready-made first-grade Ice Soul Stone, and more than one. These 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.

The next morning, when the first rays of sunlight shone on the earth, Gode, Baruch and Ryan all woke up from their sleep.

People who walk alone in the wilderness for a long time are usually very sensitive to unusual sounds from the outside world. So if one person wakes up, the other person will naturally wake up as well.

After waking up, the two of them cooked some simple food.

What we eat is snow wolf meat.

Although the taste of snow wolf meat is not particularly good, it depends on what it is compared with.

The meat of snow hyena is not just a matter of taste. The meat smells rotten. Unless people are almost starving to death, most people would not think of eating the meat of snow hyena.

Afterwards, Baruch cast [Wild Alertness] to summon the soul of the wilderness. After simply cleaning up the temporary camp in the cave, the two of them rode on Ryan and rushed towards the direction of the Snover clan.

This time, there were no more twists and turns.

There are many dangers on the snowfield, but at the same time, the snowfield is also very large.

With this dilution, the probability of encountering high-ring earth vein creatures becomes extremely small.

As an ice-mane tiger, Ryan is considered a local boss in the North.

It actively emits its aura, and under normal circumstances no ignorant creature would approach it.

They set out at dawn, and before it got dark, Baruch and God arrived outside the Snover clan.

As a medium-sized tribe, the Snover clan's camp is a hundred times larger than the border of Duoer. From a distance, it even looks like a small village.

Of course, the buildings in the tribe are not much different from those in Duoer. They are all tents, but they look more spectacular because of their large number.

The Snover clan's camp was built on an open snowy field, with smaller tents scattered around the periphery, apparently for ordinary clan members to live in.

In the center of the tribe stood several larger tents.

The tops of these tents are high and made of thick animal skins. The outside is decorated with exquisite patterns and totems. One can tell at a glance that the identity of their owners must be extraordinary.

You can see that most families in this tribe raise reindeer.

These reindeer are huge in size, with pure white fur and forked horns on their heads, like exquisite works of art.

"Then I'll take you there." Seeing that they had reached their destination, Baruch said goodbye to God.

"Aren't you going in to rest for a while?" Gao De couldn't help but ask.

Baruch shook his head. "We, the guardians of the snowfield, will not easily enter the human tribe unless it is necessary. The snowfield is our home."

It's a very strange habit, but just like every sect has some doctrines that outsiders can't understand, Gao De expressed his understanding.

"So where are you going next?" Gao De asked again.

"I plan to continue patrolling this area to confirm the size of the nearby leyline biome. If I come across something that can be solved, I will do it," Baruch said with a hearty smile. "If you really find a place to plant trees in the future, I will definitely go to visit."

"You're most welcome." Goder also smiled.

The two people had different goals, so naturally they had to go their separate ways.

"You should be more careful and don't show off." Gao De warned. After all, the opponent's heroic fighting style is handsome, but if he falls into danger, it is usually difficult to escape.

"Don't worry, the snowfield will protect me." Baruch said.

The two of them were very decisive and parted outside the Snover clan without any words of reluctance.

After watching Baruch and Ryan disappear from sight, Gode turned around and walked towards the camp of the Snover clan.

Although it was a temporary camp, the Snover clan still built a circle of ice spikes around the outside.

These ice spikes are sharp and neatly arranged, which not only serve as a defense but also add a sense of majesty to the camp. The height of the wall is also high enough to block the invasion of most wild beasts.

To enter the camp, you have to go through the gate.

The gate was guarded by members of the Snover clan.

They are two burly guards wearing thick bear skin clothes. While they are responsible for maintaining order, they are also responsible for identifying outsiders.

A few minutes later, Goder arrived at the gate of the Snover clan and lined up.

Yes, queue.

As the largest tribe in the area, the Snover clan's camp is also the only "trading area" nearby, attracting many people from other tribes to come here and exchange the supplies they need in the camp.

At the same time, some lone travelers wandering on the snowfields would choose to enter the Snover clan camp for rest.

Therefore, there are actually quite a few outsiders entering the Snover tribe camp every day.

Although the Snover clan camp was not as lively as the commercial areas in the outside cities, it was still more popular and people even had to queue up.

While waiting in line, Godd noticed that the two Snover guards guarding the gate seemed to be particularly attentive to outsiders with "pets".

Their eyes always wandered over outsiders who brought "pets", and when it came to these people's turn, they would step forward and interrogate them in detail.

For example, the young hunter who was just two positions ahead of him brought a large snow dog unique to the snowfield.

This is very common in the North.

Especially the young hunter came here for the purpose of trading supplies.

In the context of barter-based trading in the North, he brought a lot of supplies from the tribe, which he would then exchange for supplies of equal value and take back to his own tribe.

As you can imagine, the load required for both round trips is quite heavy, and it would be a bit too much for you to do it alone.

These large snow dogs have outstanding strength and endurance, making them suitable for towing heavy objects. Coupled with their friendly and docile personalities, they naturally become one of the favorite companions of the people in the North.

It is quite normal to bring a snow dog with you when you go out to trade.

But here, the young hunter was questioned in detail by the two Snover tribe guards.

"Is this a snow dog?" one of the older Snowver guards asked first.

His expression was very oppressive, but his tone was still gentle.

"Yes, it's a snow dog." The young hunter nodded.

After receiving the confirmation, the two Snover guards did not give up.

They squatted down again and looked at the snow dog carefully several times, and even reached out to stroke the snow dog's hair.

This situation made the young hunter nervous and he began to wonder if there was something wrong with his snow dog.

"Is this your first time in Snover?" Finally, the two Snover guards finished the inspection, stood up, and asked the young hunter again.

"Correct."

"where u from?"

"Ansai tribe."

"Ansai tribe." The Snover guard thought for a moment and seemed to remember the location of the Ansai tribe. He nodded and said, "Then go in."

The previous posture and the current sudden move made the young hunter stunned for a moment, and then he nodded in daze.

"Oh, by the way, the Zhenbing tribe recently held an Ice Sword Challenge. Anyone who can pull out the Zhenbing Sword that they have inserted into the ice platform can get a large amount of ice marrow as a reward and become a guest of honor 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)