Druid Fairy

Chapter 69 Making Friends
The Dayu River system stretches for millions of miles, nourishing countless lives.

The Qingjiang River, a tributary of the Qingjiang, also nourishes the land, providing a vital water source for several counties, including Yunshui County. Deep within the rivers lie many treasures, spiritual objects, and opportunities.

However, the vast waters are extremely dangerous, with not only treasure fish but also evil creatures. It is difficult for ordinary fishermen and even martial artists to dive and hunt for treasures, as they are limited by the water.

But Lee Pyong-chan doesn't have such worries now; he's thriving!
A single blood-blooded salamander is worth twenty-five taels of silver. If it were a treasure, it would start at least at a hundred taels. To him, it is an untapped natural treasure trove!

"Although this is a type of algae with qi and blood, a single plant is not as valuable as a precious plant, but there are many of them."

After careful observation, he was quite certain.

Plants all need photosynthesis, and for this algae to grow to three feet long in the dark riverbed is clearly very "abnormal".

Only herbs that nourish qi and blood can take root at the bottom of a large river without needing to grow leaves or photosynthesize.

Li Pingcan became excited and quickly counted them; there were about ten plants, worth one or two hundred taels of silver.

Simply use the [Sculpting Clay] tool to create sand and roll mud, and you can harvest this abundance of Qi and Blood Herbs.

But he did not make a move.

Within the invisible ripples of the water, waves of force are constantly emanating from the depths.

The water shimmered hazily, and bubbles rose violently into the air.

Something is approaching!
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Li Pingcan hid in a crevice in the reef, avoiding the turbulent currents, his fish-like eyes fixed intently on the outside.

In my line of sight, a fish swam stealthily towards me. Its scales were brownish-red and brightly colored. It was about a foot long, clearly not very big, yet it was carrying a large, green-shelled crab with its claws outstretched in its mouth. The difference in size between the two was striking.

This fish is a treasure!
Li Pingcan was secretly surprised. He did not expect to discover the existence of the treasure fish so soon after entering Qingjiang. The blood and qi planted here are just food.

The small, brownish-red fish swam around, and seeing no one around, it threw the green-shelled crab in its mouth into the red algae, and then swam away.

"What are you doing?" Li Pingcan asked curiously.

On a whim, he secretly followed the small brownish-red fish and saw that its territory also contained seven or eight red algae, only now it was covered with green-shelled crabs.

The swarms of crabs were recklessly destroying the algae, while the little red fish were frantically trying to transport the crabs to another area of ​​red algae.

"Could this red algae have been grown by those little red fish?!"

"Is all this busywork a way to divert attention from other people's farms? So the crabs are ruining other people's crops, but they won't harm their own red algae fields?!"

Li Pingcan was dumbfounded, thinking of the damselfish that was known as the "farmer of the sea" in his previous life!
He had a sudden inspiration, transformed into a grass-gold, and swam towards the little red fish, saying, "Brother, I can help you carry the crabs..."

Before the words were even finished, the little red fish glared angrily, its fins outstretched, and rudely shouted, "Get away! Get away! Get away!"

This precious fish has average intelligence, hence its mechanical response.

Did I really need to say it three times?!
When has this druid ever been treated like this?

Li Pingcan felt insulted. Logically, he should kill the fish as a sacrifice to avenge his humiliation. However, the strength of [Water Manipulation] lies in control, which can make the fish run fast, but it cannot condense into a powerful water blade to kill it in one blow.

The water greatly limits the skills of druids, as well as the mobility of warriors.

If I were to transform into a human, I could use the rubber stick technique to pierce the branch and fight it off; I might be able to kill the brownish-red fish, but the commotion would be too great.

Right now, he has a better idea.

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In the original red algae field, a more vibrant red fish with a golden tail has just returned to its old burrow. It angrily snatches up a crab, bites it in one gulp, and instantly tears the blue crab in half, strands of crab roe floating on the surface.

Those teeth are really vicious. If a martial artist with Qi and Blood took a bite, their bones would be bitten through, right? Li Pingcan didn't get too close. He shouted through the Animal Talk app, "Brother, I know who threw crabs into your field."

He spoke succinctly, repeating himself several times. He appeared to be warm-hearted, but in reality, he was secretly on guard and planned to adapt to any situation.

The golden-tailed red fish, initially wary and confused, gradually understood Li Pingcan's meaning and said gratefully, "Thanks, bro!"

Then, with a fierce glare, he looked in the direction of his neighbor and shouted menacingly, "Kill, kill, kill!"

Although neither of them is very intelligent, this golden-tailed red fish is obviously much friendlier than the previous one!

"I can't stand those scumbags who try to shift the blame. I'll help you, I'll show you the way!"

Li Pingcan quickly tried to gain favor with Baoyu, as Baoyu was very important to him, being his best friend.

The two fish, one after the other, bumped head-on into the "bad guy" red fish. Looking at the crab in the other's mouth, the evidence was conclusive.

Enemies meeting are bound to be furious with each other.

With lightning speed, the golden-tailed redfish swung its tail first, its sharp teeth fiercely biting at the red fish.

Unfortunately, the two fish lived next to each other and their fighting strength was not much different, so neither of them could do anything to the other. The red fish turned its tail and swayed its body, easily shaking off the golden fish. Its fins spread out like fans, and it arrogantly mocked the other fish.

opportunity!

I'll strike when you're feeling smug and careless!
Li Pingcan suddenly made his move, and the dark currents stirred up by the [Water Manipulation] surged towards the red fish from all directions. No matter how the red fish thrashed, it could not break free from the restraint of the dark currents for even a moment!
"Now!"

The golden tail darted straight up, the undercurrent being controlled to help reduce resistance. The golden tail was like a fish in water, and in the blink of an eye it arrived in front of the red fish and bit down hard on its soft belly.

In an instant, blood splattered and fish scales fell away.

The red fish, in pain, erupted in ferocity, whipping its tail to break free from a current and opening its mouth to bite the golden tail. But before it could make a move, another undercurrent pressed down on its body.

Golden Tail pounced again, this time biting its forehead!

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"Good buddy..."

"I'll treat you to red algae..."

"They're all grown by me, they're fragrant and crisp, so delicious..."

The golden-tailed red fish swam around Li Pingcan repeatedly, expressing its gratitude in fragmented ways.

"No need to be polite, we're all brothers."

Li Pingcan floated leisurely, facing the golden tail. He didn't have to be as careful as when facing the White Lady, afraid of saying the wrong thing, nor did he have to perform a solo act like when facing Grandpa Peach Tree.

Listening to the rambling chatter was a rare moment of relaxation and ease.

Moreover, he reaped a rich harvest on this trip, including not only the corpse of the treasure fish, but also seven or eight blood-red algae. Inside the nest, he also discovered a lake pearl!
Li Pingcan recognized this bead as the Cold Water Bead. Placing one during cultivation can reduce the probability of a martial artist suffering from qi deviation, making it highly sought after by martial artists and often in short supply in the market.

"Put it in the martial arts room when you get home; it will be useful for both your dad and older brother."

He thought to himself, then enthusiastically put his arm around Jinwei's shoulder and asked, "Little Jin, are you growing red algae fields just for your own consumption?"

If he learns this planting technique, he won't be in a hurry to sell all the red algae.

But Xiao Jin stared blankly for a moment, then shook his head.

"No...not entirely. The festival is about to begin, and it's to be offered to the Flood Dragon Immortal."

(End of this chapter)