Druid Fairy

Chapter 2: Acquiring Skills

With astonishing willpower, Li Pingcan overcame his initial drowsiness and checked the Druid class's skill information.

With an uncertain future, initial skills are crucial, serving as the foundation for survival.

Congratulations on your successful reincarnation!

You have successfully acquired the following Druid specialization skills.

Branch 1: Spores

[LV0 Spore Growth (Zero-Circle Spell): You can promote the rapid growth of spores within a 20-meter radius around you.]

Branch Two: Beastmaster

[LV0 Animal Affinity (Zero-Circle Spell): You have a very high affinity with animals and can sense their emotional fluctuations (one animal within a 20-meter radius) (can be specified).]

Branch 3: Earth

[LV0 Thorn Whip (Zero-ring spell): You can create a 20-centimeter-long thorny vine (lasts for one minute and then disappears).]

Branch Four: Astrology

[LV0 Moonlight (Zero-Circle Spell): You can slowly absorb lunar energy by bathing in moonlight (usable only at night).]

……

"Now even if we become abandoned babies, we won't starve!"

Seeing the faint glow of the moon in the astrological chart, Li Pingcan breathed a sigh of relief.

These modified skills based on "Druid's affinity with nature" are practically perfect. It's fortunate that there wasn't an all-in mage, otherwise he couldn't imagine how an infant who could only cast small fireballs could survive in the wild.

Druids don't have this worry. Animal affinity can greatly mitigate the hostility of animals towards them, Thorn Whip has a weak killing power, and as for spore growth... I haven't seen any effect yet.

Of course, this is an extreme line of thinking based on the assumption that one's family has abandoned them with the utmost malice.

"Expand the panel."

[Level 0 Druid (0/50)]

[Current Branches: Spore, Beast King, Earth, Astrology]

【当前技能：LV0孢子滋长（0/99）、LV0动物亲和（0/99）、LV0荆棘之鞭（0/99）、LV0月亮微光（0/99）（当前可使用）】

……

You can upgrade your skills by gaining proficiency through skill usage.

You can acquire new, advanced skills through your understanding of nature and by leveling up your profession.

One tree equals one experience point; you can gain Druid level experience by planting and keeping trees alive.

Trees planted by your immediate family members will also grant you experience points.

……

"Druids really are tree planters."

Lee Pyeongchan expressed this sentiment.

Most importantly, planting trees as a family can also increase experience points.

"So, if the family prospers and grows large, the more trees I plant, the faster I level up?"

"A druid planting a tree might just produce an immortal immortal!"

He waved his fists and feet, making excited muttering "ee-ya ee-ya" sounds.

But it quickly fell silent.

The predicament we face is very real.

"Born in the wilderness, and without milk to drink... this is quite bad."

Will this last until I grow up, get married, and have children?
Thankfully, this isn't the women's restroom; that would be a real catastrophe starting off...

Unsure of the situation, Li Pingcan felt a growing sense of unease, thinking, "I hope I won't be abandoned in this lifetime..."

Waves of drowsiness washed over him; he was hungry and exhausted, and could no longer push himself. Sensing the bright moonlight, he used his Moonlight Aura skill to absorb the power of the moon's essence, and fell asleep, worried and weary.

…………

It's night, and the bright moon is hanging high.

Inside a cave in the wilderness.

The ancestral elixir lived up to its reputation; Qin quickly regained consciousness and was able to move freely, showing no signs of having just given birth.

She gazed at the baby bathed in moonlight, her beautiful face filled with tenderness and gentle affection.

"Our Can'er is so good. I really hope he grows up safely and happily."

Li Rongzhou sat beside her and said firmly, "Don't worry, I'm here."

"You still dare to talk? You gave me a single elixir?" Qin glared at him, then said with concern, "You should be more careful. Feed me small pieces, and it would be better if there was any left over!"

This elixir is incredibly effective, curing all ailments. I'd even be happy to keep some of the powder, as I have three underage children at home.

"I panicked and forgot!" Li Rongzhou lamented. He and his wife were childhood sweethearts, relying on each other for survival. Back then, with blood everywhere, he couldn't remain calm. Qin Shi wasn't unmoved, but being used to being frugal, she only mentioned it briefly and didn't bring it up again. Because her pregnancy and childbirth had delayed things considerably, she asked with some concern about the remaining distance to Peach Blossom Mountain in Lin'an County.

“According to our ancestors’ maps, it’s still two hundred li away,” Li Rongzhou replied.

The Li family ancestors branched off from the Taoyuan Li clan. With this connection and their accumulated wealth, registering their residence there was relatively easy.

Qingyuan County, which experienced both floods and severe drought in a single day, may become a barren wasteland within a century.

"That will take at least another ten days," Qin said worriedly. "We don't have much food left; only enough for five days!"

The natural disaster struck suddenly, giving the Li family little time to prepare.

Li Rongzhou was also worried about this. The refugees who came along the way had eaten almost all the tree bark and grass roots, so where would they get food?

He never considered exchanging children to eat... He loved his family dearly.

"At worst, I'll go hunting in the deep mountains. I definitely won't let you and your children go hungry."

At this point, there is no better solution.

Qin nodded, then blushed and whispered, "Honey, I have a blocked milk duct!"

"let me help you."

"Big Brother and Second Brother are still here!" Madam Qin gave her husband a reproachful look, her eyes sparkling.

"What are you afraid of? You're just a kid, sleeping like a log!"

Li Rongzhou smiled and wrapped his large, fan-like hand around Qin Shi.

"You reckless bull! Go easy on me! Hmm~"

Qin cursed under her breath, and a faint hum echoed in the cave.

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While the moon's faint light can provide energy, it's similar to the minimum battery life of a mobile phone at zero percent, only maintaining the bare minimum of battery life.

The breast milk is both natural and delicious. Thanks to the lingering effects of the elixir, it is even more nutritious and has a sweet aroma.

His mother's gentle touch dispelled his long-held fear of being abandoned, and he felt happy, laughing and babbling.

After eating and drinking to their hearts' content, they felt refreshed.

Li Pingcan energetically began exploring his Druid skills.

He already understood from the faint moonlight that the thorn whip was not something to be displayed in front of others, mainly because what could twenty centimeters do?

"I don't know if there are any animals around, but let's give it a try!"

Silently recite "animal affinity" in your mind.

He felt a sensation of energy being drained from his body, which made him slightly uncomfortable. He waved his hand uncomfortably, and then sensed a feeling of "excitement".

Name: Vulture

[Mood: Overjoyed]

……

In other words, there was a vulture within 20 meters staring at the family members walking on the ground and was extremely excited.

This is absolutely terrifying when you think about it!

Li Pingcan shivered inexplicably. Fortunately, this thing was a carrion eater and posed little threat to the living.

He used "animal affinity" twice more, both times describing the ecstatic cries of vultures dancing wildly on a grave.

"Aren't there any other cute and cuddly animals?!"

He muttered a complaint, "My blue bar is empty," yawned widely, and drifted off to sleep.

night.

When Li Pingcan woke up, he cast a faint moonlight on himself, which was better than nothing and at least "recharged" his batteries.

The Moon's Glimmer is similar to a passive skill, consuming very little "mana," and its animal affinity, combined with the baby's energy, will make them want to sleep after using it three times.

Now that he has recovered his spirits, he is eager to try out the "spore growth" experiment.

Just try it.

Following the instructions in my mind, invisible energy gradually accumulated around my body. A gentle breeze caressed the spores hidden on the surface of the soil, as if they had sensed the call of nature and were growing vigorously.

Li Pingcan couldn't feel it clearly; his body felt as if blood was being drawn from it by a large syringe. He was so hungry that his vision blurred and his heart raced, and he instinctively started to cry.

"Wow!"

"Mom, my little brother is hungry!"

The sobbing baby was quickly picked up by a pair of warm hands.

Madam Qin hummed a lullaby, gently coaxing, "Eat your fill, sleep soundly, Mother's milk is sweeter than honey, your baby laughs happily after a full belly..."

(End of this chapter)