Druid Fairy

Chapter 116 Insight into Good and Evil, Divine Berry Technique
With focused attention on [Bloodline Inheritance], the panel slowly opened.

Option 1: Fluorescent Mushroom (Compatibility: 78%)

Option 2: Spore growth (fitness: 85%)

Option 3: Hallucinogenic Mushroom (Compatibility: 99%)

Looking at the three options, Li Pingcan's lips twitched involuntarily, and a feeling of being both amused and exasperated arose in his heart.

Good heavens, they're all spore-type organisms, and they're even some of the most "dark" ones in the spore-type organisms.

It got me all excited, but after all that, it turns out my precious son has all his talent in growing mushrooms.
"He's a cultivator, after all. How come his son is born to be Teemo?"

He thought to himself, already envisioning his son growing up, planting colorful mushrooms all along the enemy's path, and then hiding in the bushes, grinning mischievously.

But despite the complaints, a choice still needs to be made.

Fluorescent mushrooms and spore growth are ultimately auxiliary "agricultural" skills with limited potential. However, the hallucinogenic mushrooms, with a compatibility rate as high as 99%, caught his eye.

The potential of this skill goes far beyond simply creating illusions.

"I'll choose the Hallucinogenic Mushroom!"

As soon as he made up his mind, the icon representing the hallucinogenic mushroom suddenly shone brightly, transforming into a barely perceptible stream of light that instantly disappeared into Li Mengze's brow.

Li Pingcan nervously observed his son's reaction, fearing that the process of inheritance might put some burden on the baby.

Li Mengze simply smacked her lips, blinked her big, dark eyes curiously, and gave Li Pingcan a pure and innocent smile.

At the same time, the information on the panel refreshed again.

[Bloodline inheritance successful!]

Your descendant 'Li Mengze' has gained the bloodline ability: the ability to discern good from evil.

[This ability originates from 'Hallucinogenic Mushrooms'. Your descendants possess the talent to read minds, able to vaguely sense the goodwill and malice others harbor towards them. This ability will continuously upgrade as the descendants grow and their spiritual power strengthens.]

The effect of the hallucinogenic mushroom is not to cause the offspring to spawn mushrooms, but rather to transform it into a talent for discerning good and evil. In other words, even if they acquire the same skill, each offspring will evolve into a different talent depending on their personality.

"That's simply divine skill!"

Li Pingcan was overjoyed, instantly realizing the immense value of this ability.

What he wants to establish is a family of cultivators, a vast clan. What does he fear most? Not powerful external enemies, but betrayal and infiltration from within!
For a family to survive and thrive for generations, recognizing and utilizing talent is always the most important thing.

With the ability to "see through good and evil," Li Mengze was born to be the leader of a clan. Who is loyal, who is treacherous, who hides a knife behind a smile, and who is truly sincere—all will be exposed before him.

Whether it's forging alliances, recruiting retainers and disciples, or even handling internal family disputes, this ability can play a decisive role. It can help the Li family avoid countless risks and troubles in advance.

"Good! Good son! You're truly my offspring!"

Li Pingcan couldn't resist kissing his son's rosy cheek.

Suppressing his excitement, he remembered something else and stretched out his palm to cast the [Nature's Grace] on his son.

Warm life energy slowly flowed into Li Mengze's body, making him moan comfortably.

"Hmm?" Li Pingcan noticed the difference and looked surprised.

The effect of this [Natural Grace] on my own son was several times stronger than when I used it on my nephews and nieces.

That life energy seemed to have found the perfect container, and without the slightest waste, it was completely absorbed by the little guy's body. His limbs, bones, and internal organs were all being rapidly strengthened and nourished.

What was even more surprising was that a faint yet incredibly pure spiritual fluctuation emanated from the son's sea of ​​consciousness, creating a subtle resonance with the Emerald Dream.

"As expected! Little Mengze can also enter the Daoist temple to cultivate his soul while he is asleep!"

Li Pingcan's heart burned with excitement; this was truly the Druid Immortal Clan!

…………

A mountain breeze blows, and the sunlight in Peach Blossom Village seems warmer than usual.

In the shadows not far from the Li family mansion, a figure almost blended into the darkness, slowly revealing a wrinkled face.

It was none other than Old Wu, the innate master and bodyguard of Liang Xianguan.

In the shadows, he lurked like a venomous snake, silently watching the Li family mansion. The faint sounds of lively laughter made him frown almost imperceptibly.

"Has the Li family's third son's child been born yet...?"

Old Wu silently recited in his heart, his tone calm and even.

Li Pingfu, at a young age, had already reached the Innate Realm, possessing abundant qi and blood, making him an absolute martial arts genius. Li Ping'an, seemingly weak, was actually cunning and resourceful, adept at navigating the county government and not to be underestimated.

Only Li Pingcan, the third son of the Li family, was considered by him to be of low cultivation level and unremarkable. He usually stayed at home and rarely went out, either tending to flowers and plants or tinkering with things that no one could understand.

Marrying Xie and taking the orphaned daughter of the Zhao family as a concubine, enjoying the blessings of having two wives, in Lao Wu's view, this was just the usual behavior of a spoiled brat, and had nothing to do with the word "threat".

If it weren't for his two outstanding older brothers supporting him, this kind of person, in a place like Yunshui County, probably wouldn't even know how he died.

If it weren't for the celestial official's paranoia, he wouldn't have bothered wasting his precious time observing such an insignificant person.

Old Wu slowly closed his eyes. The powerful perception of a congenital martial artist, like an invisible net, silently enveloped the entire Li family mansion.

After a long while, he slowly opened his eyes, the wariness in them turning into a sense of certainty.

"It seems there's nothing unusual."

"Let's investigate the Zhao family again."

Compared to the Li family, Old Wu believed more that the Zhao family was behind it. Even a starved camel is bigger than a horse, so who knows if the Zhao clan chief has any evil magic artifacts?

Thinking of this, he didn't linger any longer. With a flicker of his body, he disappeared into the deeper night like a ghost, leaving quietly.

Less than ten breaths after he left, a blue figure slowly emerged from the shadow where he had stood.

Looking in the direction Old Wu had left, Li Pingcan's gentle smile had vanished, and his brows furrowed slightly.

"Liang Xianguan is far too suspicious. This old Wu is truly a good dog."

How could he not have noticed Lao Wu's investigation?

However, in his view, the other party's methods were far too crude.

Even cultivators with extended divine sense might not be able to sense his [Seven Spirits Array], let alone a martial artist like Old Wu. Unless a Foundation Establishment cultivator proficient in arrays arrives in person, there's no way they could detect even the slightest clue.

Old Wu's supposedly secretive act was utterly useless in front of Li Pingcan, making it utterly laughable.

But the feeling of being monitored is ultimately very unpleasant.

"Immortal Liang..."

Li Pingcan's gaze grew increasingly cold.

This investigation has yielded no results, and Liang Xianguan may not give up easily.

The family must act quickly and preemptively before the other side completely breaks off relations!
…………

Li Mengze's birth was like a tender green bud, full of the joy of new life.

Qin and Xie Yuan cherished the newborn baby as their most precious treasure.

"My dear grandson, let your grandmother hold you." Madam Qin held the swaddled baby with a beaming smile.

Meanwhile, Xie Yuan, radiating maternal glow, looked at the exquisitely beautiful little face in her arms with eyes so tender they could almost drip water.

The anxiety and self-blame I once felt for not having children have long since vanished, replaced by a heart full of happiness and peace.

What amazed them most was how incredibly easy the child was to care for. From birth until now, apart from whimpering a couple of times when hungry, the child almost never cried. Ordinary babies usually fuss several times a night, keeping their parents up at night.

But Li Mengze seemed to know how to care for his mother, and he could sleep soundly until dawn. When he woke up, he didn't cry, but opened his clear, dark eyes and looked at the world. Occasionally, he would babble and blow bubbles, which was so cute that it melted people's hearts.

"This child is truly a gift to repay a debt of gratitude." Madam Qin adored him more and more, and couldn't help but kiss her grandson's little face. "He looks exactly like his father when he was a child!"

Upon hearing this, Xie Yuan covered her mouth and chuckled, but her gaze involuntarily drifted towards Zhao Sisi, who was not far away.

If you count the days, this child was conceived after Sisi got married, so he has a bit of a "lucky star" feel to him.

"Sisi, come and sit down." Xie Yuan took Zhao Sisi's hand and made her sit down next to her. "You've been busy with everything these past few days. You've worked hard."

"Sister, you flatter me. This is all my duty." Zhao Sisi sat down somewhat awkwardly, her smile gentle.

It was her good fortune to be able to enter the Li family. Now, her younger sister's illness is improving day by day under the care of the Li family, and her cheeks are finally regaining color.

She also escaped that nightmarish older brother and found a safe place to live.

She was filled with gratitude towards the Li family, and she adhered to her duties, carefully maintaining this hard-won peace and daring not to overstep her bounds in the slightest.

However, whenever she met Qin's gaze, a faint sense of nervousness would rise in her heart.

Qin Shi treated her without being harsh, and she never lacked anything in terms of food, clothing, or daily necessities. However, her attitude always carried a faint sense of distance, unlike the warmth she showed Xie Yuan.

Knowing the difference between legitimate and illegitimate children, she felt that her current situation was already a great blessing, and she shouldn't ask for more. She would repay the Li family's kindness with an even more respectful attitude.

Xie Yuan, being perceptive, naturally noticed Zhao Sisi's restraint and her mother-in-law's subtle attitude.

She sighed softly, took Zhao Sisi's hand, and said gently, "Sister, I have to thank you. I always felt that it was your arrival that brought Mengze to our family."

Upon hearing this, Zhao Sisi blushed deeply and waved her hands repeatedly, "Sister, please don't say that, you're making me feel ashamed. It is because you are blessed by the heavens that you were able to give birth to such a bright and intelligent child."

The two exchanged a smile, and their relationship seemed to have grown even closer.

While they were chatting casually, no one noticed that Li Mengze, who was being held in Qin's arms, was staring intently at Zhao Sisi with his eyes wide open.

In his vision, Zhao Sisi was radiating a soft and warm pale green halo, a color of kindness. On the other hand, besides the warm, approachable halo around her grandmother, Qin Shi, there was also a very faint gray, representing distance and wariness.

To discern good from evil.

This talent, inherited from her bloodline, quietly began to take effect. Xiao Mengze might not yet understand the meaning of these colors, but she instinctively formed the most primal judgments of closeness and distance towards different people in this world.

He grinned and made a soft "ya ya" sound towards Zhao Sisi, a sound that signified affection.

This sound flattered Zhao Sisi and amazed Qin Shi and Xie Yuan.

"Look at this child, it seems he really likes Sisi." Xie Yuan said with a smile.

Qin was also taken aback. She didn't like Zhao Sisi, not because of her as a person, but because she felt sorry for Yuanyuan, whom she had raised since she was a child.

She looked down at her precious grandson in her arms, then at Zhao Sisi, whose face was full of shyness. She sighed softly, and the slight aloofness in her eyes seemed to melt away a little with this sense of relief.

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As Li Mengze grew older, his talent became increasingly apparent.

Li Pingcan began to worry.

This talent is certainly powerful, but my son is just a baby who doesn't understand anything right now. What if he becomes reckless in the future and tells everyone what he sees? Wouldn't that cause chaos?
For example, imagine a child speaking in a childish voice to a customer with ulterior motives, saying, "Mommy, this person is black, I don't like it." Just thinking about that scene sends chills down your spine.

No, we must guide them!
That night, Li Pingcan's mind sank into the emerald dream.

In the heart of the dream lake, the white jade lotus platform quietly blooms, and on the lotus platform, the emerald green light representing Li Mengze's soul is leaping merrily, becoming even more solid and brighter than it had been a few days ago.

Li Pingcan's consciousness transformed into a soft white light, slowly approaching and conveying a sense of intimacy.

The green light seemed to sense this familiar aura and immediately floated over affectionately, rubbing against the white light, conveying emotions of joy and dependence.

"Did you see many beautiful colors today?" Li Pingcan asked softly.

The green dot flashed merrily, as if nodding.

Images flashed through Li Pingcan's mind: the warm pink halo around his mother Xie Yuan, the warm yellow of his grandmother Qin Shi mixed with a hint of gray for Zhao Sisi, and the soft pale green around Sisi's aunt...

"These colors are our little secret, okay?"

Li Pingcan patiently explained, "Some colors are very pretty, and we can secretly tell our parents about them. But some colors aren't so pretty, so we should keep them in our hearts and not tell anyone, just like hiding toys we don't like."

The green dot of light flickered as if it understood, conveying a hint of confusion.

Li Pingcan patiently explained, "Because some adults don't like others revealing the secret of their clothing color; they'll get angry. Just like you don't like your brother taking your toys, they don't like us revealing this secret either. So, to avoid making them angry, and to protect ourselves, let's treat this as a game just between the two of us, okay?"

As he spoke, he gently enveloped the green light with his divine sense, conveying endless warmth and a sense of security.

The green dot of light finally quieted down, nuzzled against the white light, and conveyed a "hmm" sound.

Li Pingcan felt relieved; the second generation of the Li family's "dream education" had successfully begun its first lesson.

He was about to leave when he suddenly remembered Li Yuanxi. The boy had become increasingly mischievous lately, running around all day and making his second brother's daughter, Li Nianhe, cry several times.

A thought flashed through Li Pingcan's mind. In the dream, he found the slightly dim spot of light representing Li Yuanxi's soul. He put on a stern face and conveyed a serious thought to Li Yuanxi: "Li Yuanxi! If you dare to bully your sister again, see how I deal with you!"

The point of light trembled violently, clearly startled, and instantly became much more docile.

Li Pingcan nodded in satisfaction. Although the children would not remember these "dreams" when they woke up, the lingering emotions would become subconscious, constantly reminding them.

It seems that this Jade Dreamland is not only a sacred place for cultivation, but also a magical tool for disciplining one's own little brat.

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After educating his children and indulging in spiritual practice, Li Pingcan diligently fulfills his "duty" as a druid.

He tirelessly planted trees, his figure visible throughout the mountains and fields of Yunshui County.

The panel level also steadily improved through this rather tedious tree planting process.

From level six to level eight, without any mechanization, he successfully planted a total of 50,000 trees! This number is enough to make anyone feel ashamed.

The joy of upgrading was real, but when Li Pingcan saw the terrifying requirement of planting 40,000 trees to reach level nine, he still felt the pressure.

"We can't possibly finish planting them all, we simply can't finish planting them all!"

"How come leveling up as a druid is even more troublesome than cultivating immortality? Ze'er, grow up quickly so you can inherit my tree-planting business!"

Fortunately, the upgrade reward soothed his weary soul, as he gained two brand-new first-level spells.

[Divine Berry Spell (First Ring): A bright red berry appears out of thin air in your hand. These berries are imbued with natural mana for the duration of the spell, capable of healing minor injuries and restoring mana. The effect wears off after twenty-four hours.]

[Thunder Wave (Ring 1): A deafening shockwave of thunder sweeps outwards from your body. Within a specific area originating from you, every creature will be damaged by the thunder and forcibly pushed back two zhang (approximately 6.6 meters).]

With a powerful skill for sustained damage and a crowd control ability, Li Pingcan felt even more secure.

He silently chanted a spell, and with a faint fluctuation of natural energy, ten ruby-like berries appeared out of thin air in his palm.

These berries are about the size of a fingernail, bright red all over, and a fresh scent mixed with grass and honey lingers in the air, which is enough to invigorate you just by smelling it.

Li Pingcan picked up a divine berry and put it in his mouth.

The skin of the berry is extremely thin; it breaks open with the slightest touch of a tooth. Instantly, an incredibly rich and sweet juice bursts on the tip of the tongue, sliding down the throat and leaving a cool and soothing sensation wherever it goes, transforming into a pure life energy that quickly spreads throughout the body.

Muscle soreness and meridian blockage are visibly resolved under the flushing effect of this energy.

The mana that had been consumed began to recover at a steady pace.

(End of this chapter)