Survival at Sea: I Became Number One by Growing Mushrooms

"Okay, Teacher Mofeng."

"Alright, show me all the skills you know." Mo Feng led Xu Jiawei to an open space.

Xu Jiawei first used parasitic spores, then used the spirit-attaching technique on the mushroom, and even demonstrated the levitation technique.

The mycelium regenerated, but Xu Jiawei hadn't practiced spore splitting yet, and it took her several attempts to successfully release it.

Mo Feng, who was taking notes, seemed to have never seen this skill before.

After unleashing all her magical skills, Xu Jiawei looked at Mo Feng and said, "Teacher Mo Feng, do you know why I've been unable to learn basic magic?"

"Hmm, you don't have any basic attributes, so it's indeed difficult for you to learn basic magic. Those basic spells are for people with those basic attributes, so don't worry about them." Mo Feng didn't even look up, continuing to write something in his notebook.

After writing for a long time, Mo Feng finally let out a long sigh and raised his head.

"I've noticed a problem with your release method. Now, follow my instructions: when you're channeling your magic to your palms, don't let the energy circulate in your body; it's a complete waste of magic power."

Xu Jiawei tried to control the energy flowing through her body in the same way as Mo Feng, but after trying for a long time, the energy seemed to be working against her and was completely out of control.

Two hours later, after Xu Jiawei finally sorted out her body's energy, she released the parasitic spores again. This time, she was much faster, releasing the skill in just three seconds. The staff's power then transferred the released energy back into her body.

I hadn't made any progress for a long time, but now I have. It's true that you can't work in isolation. If Xu Jiawei had just been practicing all by herself, I don't know how long it would have taken her to figure it out.

"Hmm, not bad, you have some talent. As long as you practice diligently, you'll become much more proficient. As for basic magic, it's useless for you to learn it. It's better to develop your own skills. The association's assessment includes a special attribute test, and I'll apply for it for you then." After Mo Feng finished speaking, he handed Xu Jiawei another book.

[Ding! Congratulations, player, you have obtained the method for casting magic.]

"Your attributes are quite unique, and there's not much I can teach you. This book is a compilation of various magic casting methods that I've gathered. Come find me again when you've mastered the skills to a certain extent." After saying this, Mo Feng added Xu Jiawei's contact information.

Xu Jiawei quickly bowed and said, "Thank you, Teacher Mofeng."

Mo Feng led Xu Jiawei away from his barrier. As soon as they were outside the barrier, Xu Jiawei shivered from the cold.

"Teacher Mofeng, why is your home so warm? How did you manage to make it like this?" Xu Jiawei quickly put on her thick clothes and shivered.

Mo Feng calmly said, "Oh, you mean this barrier? You can't set it up right now, but this barrier doesn't need any attributes. I'll teach you later."

"Teacher Mofeng, thank you so much." Xu Jiawei said politely, but her eyes were full of amazement as she looked at the two completely different atmospheres: inside the barrier, birds sang and flowers bloomed, while outside the barrier, the wind was biting cold.

"Remember to say hello to Sister Grace for me." Mo Feng quickly waved his hand. Although Mo Feng tried his best to be very friendly, Xu Jiawei could still see a hint of reluctance.

Indeed, Mo Feng only chose to take Xu Jiawei as his apprentice because of Grace, which did not align with his own wishes, and Xu Jiawei was also very self-aware.

After saying goodbye to Mo Feng, Xu Jiawei returned to the raft and immediately lit the fireplace, gradually raising the temperature.

So Xu Jiawei made a plan for herself, learning to refine potions in the morning and improving her skill proficiency in the afternoon, filling her day to the brim.

However, looking at the island pass in her hand, Xu Jiawei decided to postpone her practice for now.

After sending the items made from the working mushrooms to Zhang Yunting, Xu Jiawei first practiced making a batch of potions, preparing to invite people to the island again.

Xu Jiawei first asked Zhang Yunting, and after learning that Zhang Yunting was still unavailable, she invited Li Ming and Si Yunming again.

The two of them readily agreed.

By the way, Bai Yu and Si Yunming are from the same clan, so I can add her as a friend and ask if she has time. So Xu Jiawei searched for the nickname "Rain Falling" and clicked to add her as a friend.

The friend request was accepted quickly, and Bai Yu sent a message.

[Rain Falling: Hello, how can I help you?]

Bai Yu was a little confused. What did the second-ranked person want with her? She had been busy making weapons and had no idea that AAA Mushroom Fairy was Xu Jiawei, who had already revealed it in the chat channel.

[AAA Mushroom Fairy: I'm Xu Jiawei. We met in the tower climbing game. I have an island pass. Do you have time? I'd like to invite you to explore the island.]

Bai Yu instantly thought of that slender figure and replied with delight.

[Rain Falling: It's you! I didn't expect we'd be at the same service area, how lucky! I have time, when are we leaving?]

[AAA Mushroom Fairy: Okay, we'll depart promptly at 7:00 AM tomorrow.]

After arranging everything, Xu Jiawei went to the deck. The first batch of herbs was finally almost ripe. Although Xu Jiawei had set up a stove, the herbs were still growing much slower. The greenhouse for the AAA grape fairy was not yet ready, so Xu Jiawei could only add more stoves.

I don't plan to continue planting for now; I'll have to wait until the grape grower's greenhouse is finished before I can resume.

The next day, Xu Jiawei got up early, tidied herself up, and added Bai Yu to the small group chat she had mentioned before.

[Rain Falling: Number one on the leaderboard, you've been here for ages! Why didn't you tell me Jiawei was on our server? Aren't we best comrades who've been through thick and thin together while climbing the tower?]

[...]: I forgot.

Si Yunming still speaks very little.

[The lucky one is here: Rain Falling, that name sounds familiar, could it be Bai Yu? I am Li Ming.]

[Rain Falling: Long time no see, Li Ming. Where's Zhang Yunting?]

[AAA Mushroom Fairy: He's leading the team, he didn't come.]

[Rain Falling: Oh, I see. I'll add him as a friend later. What's his name?]

[AAA Mushroom Fairy: His name is Leader.]

[Rain Falling: Leader, wait, we used to have someone named Leader in our server. He was a really good guy, he sold supplies really cheaply, but he died because he didn't survive the torrential rain. If he hadn't sold the supplies, he wouldn't have ended up like this.]

There was a moment of silence in the group.

[AAA Mushroom Fairy: The Leader is an organization comprised of selfless individuals.]

Xu Jiawei sighed. Countless leaders had died on this path. Xu Jiawei sincerely admired them, willing to sacrifice their own interests to ensure the survival of the majority. Xu Jiawei was a selfish person and could never do what they did.

When the bell rang at seven o'clock, Xu Jiawei immediately used the random island pass.

When they opened their eyes again, they found themselves standing on a vast, white snow-covered mountain.

"Long time no see, Bai Yu, you've become even more beautiful."