Druid Fairy

Chapter 3 Settling Down in Peach Blossom Mountain

At dawn, as the first rays of sunlight begin to appear.

The air was moist and cool, and a few rays of light intertwined with the morning mist, creating a gradually changing rainbow that perched on the delicate white canopy.

When Qin opened her eyes, she saw this delightful scene and excitedly woke her husband, "Honey, mushrooms are sprouting on the ground!"

"It really is!" Li Rongzhou was equally surprised. How could mushrooms grow at this time of year when it wasn't raining?

But when people are hungry and tired, they don't have much energy to think about the source of food. Besides, if the strange phenomena of floods and droughts can happen in a single day, what's so surprising about a few mushrooms growing in the ground?
These clumps of thriving mushrooms are a gift from nature!
"You're such a lucky star to your dad!"

Li Rongzhou, with his stubble, gave his youngest son a big kiss. That's why they say the youngest son brings good fortune; such joy comes from heaven early in the morning. The baby shook his head and blew bubbles as he kissed him.

Qin immediately led her two sons to collect the mushrooms, discarding the red ones, the poisonous ones, and those whose toxicity they couldn't identify, keeping only the ones they recognized.

It's a pity that the mushrooms were wasted, but this is the safest way. You should know that some poisonous mushrooms, even when cooked, can kill you with just one bite.

After sorting the mushrooms, we started boiling them in water with just a little salt and rice. Once it boiled, we could smell the rich, fresh aroma. A bowl of smooth mushroom porridge warmed us up from head to toe, and it was much tastier than wild vegetable or tree root soup.

The family ate with great satisfaction, and the fatigue from days of fleeing famine seemed to melt away in the mushroom soup.

"I wish I could drink mushroom porridge every day," Li Pingfu smacked his lips and sighed, "What a blissful life."

"Delicious!" Li Ping'an nodded, his face full of satisfaction.

Holding the chubby baby, Qin nestled gently in Li Rongzhou's broad arms without saying a word. The family enjoyed this rare, tranquil, delightful, and abundant morning, feeling satisfied and at peace.

However, this happiness was only temporary.

A moment later, they packed their bags and began their arduous journey, trekking step by step towards Peach Blossom Mountain.

…………

"My spores grow and can provide food for my family."

As a reincarnated druid, Li Pingcan spent several days trying his best to receive scattered information from the outside world, outlining his current situation—his family was on the road to escape famine.

No wonder she gave birth in the wild.

How can a mother travel after giving birth? Is she a superhero?

Many questions popped into Li Pingcan's head, but he didn't delve into them.

As a sensitive little baby, the father's affectionate kisses and the mother's gentle rocking filled him with love. As if by pure instinct, he couldn't help but worry about his parents' situation.

What was initially thought to be useless spores grows and plays a crucial role as food.

"Spores, the most typical example is the mushroom family."

With the baby's "blue bar," using spores once a day is just right, without the painful feeling of being "drained." The last time I used the skill "Hunger," it was because my body was already in a state of hunger.

To prevent the mushroom patch from being targeted by other refugees, he deliberately used Animal Affinity three times to sense whether there were other humans around... Who says humans aren't animals?

"It's a pity I haven't awakened elemental skills like Wind Dance and Fire Control, and I don't know how to 'comprehend' them to awaken related skills..."

Zero-ring spells are also known as "tricks," and their power is not great, only slightly stronger than the illusions of magic.

However, in a specific environment, a combination of skills, such as acting mysteriously, creating eerie winds and ghostly flames, can be enough to scare away or even injure malicious refugees.

Human beings’ greatest fear is the unknown.

In fact, this world was also unknown to Li Pingcan. He did not want to expose his special abilities. This was a world of immortals and heroes, and it was best to play it safe and develop in a low-key manner.

But if you have to choose between exposing yourself to your family's life, then naturally your family is more important.

However, his father was tall and strong, and when he held him, his solid muscles often hurt the baby's delicate skin. All the conflicts along the way were resolved by the man's strength, so there didn't seem to be much to worry about.

Li Pingcan burped contentedly as Qin Shi patted his back with a smile, accompanied by gentle soothing hums. The little yellow flower given to him by his elder brother swayed gently in his hand.

I couldn't help but feel sleepy.

He let out a satisfied yawn, moaning softly.

Goodnight, Mother.

Good night, family.

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With the "escort" of a druid who wished to remain anonymous, the Li family finally arrived safely at their ancestral home – Peach Blossom Mountain.

Surrounded by mountains on two sides, the land is flat and spacious, with neat houses, crisscrossing paths, and the sounds of chickens and dogs.

Under the lush peach trees, villagers chatted about everyday life, creating a peaceful and natural scene.

Li Rongzhou stepped forward and handed over several bags of dried mushrooms, then smiled and inquired about the village chief's home.

After explaining his purpose, he presented proof of his ancestral home and money to pave the way, and the village chief naturally did not refuse. However, he reminded him, "Migrants are provided with relief by the government. If you change your registered residence, you will not be considered a migrant, and you will not receive the housing and relief funds distributed by the government."

Li Rongzhou sneered inwardly upon hearing this. As a small landowner, his perspective was broader than that of the average farmer, and he naturally understood what the government's "relief" was all about. Whether or not they could actually receive the relief funds was another matter; it was ostensibly about distributing houses, but in reality, it meant being relocated to the desolate wilderness to reclaim wasteland, and the displaced people had no right to refuse.

Clearing land can kill people!

The land and wealth we once owned have vanished. Now, we ask for nothing more than a peaceful and safe life for our family.

……

The three simple huts had muddy floors overgrown with weeds, and the thatched roofs had a hole the size of a bird's nest in them. They needed to be repaired before they could be used.

But having a house to shelter from the wind and rain is enough to allow a family weary from their journey to relax both physically and mentally.

Li Rongzhou handed over the new land deeds and field deeds to Qin for safekeeping.

The total cost was over 390 taels of silver for ten mu of ordinary farmland, four mu of peach orchards, houses, and some other expenses.

"We only have a little over a hundred taels of silver left in the house." Qin felt uneasy; this was the savings accumulated by two generations of the family. They hadn't even officially started repairing the house yet, and planting rice would also require a sum of money. The children had suffered hardships on the journey, so they needed to be well-fed.

Before long, the money was gone.

Ordinary people really can't afford to suffer disasters.

"Don't worry, I've practiced martial arts for a few years. After the harvest season, I'll go hunting in the mountains to supplement our income. Things will get better." Li Rongzhou hugged Qin Shi and laughed, "Don't you believe in your husband's abilities?"

"I believe you, my husband is very capable." Madam Qin's worry turned to joy, and she said with a smile, "We're new here, so I'll pack some dried mushrooms to give to the neighbors."

"Then I'll do some simple repairs on the house," Li Rongzhou said. In their family, the woman was in charge of the home, and the man was in charge of external affairs; it had always been like this.

"Dad, let me help you!" Li Pingfu called out sensibly.

“Then I’ll take care of my little brother.” Li Ping’an sat on the bed board, staring at the baby in swaddling clothes, his gaze fixed on him.

The whole family worked together to get busy.

…………

Summer has passed and winter has come, spring has gone and autumn has arrived, and more than a year has passed in the blink of an eye.

Holding her youngest child, Qin went to her backyard, opened a dark wooden hut, and revealed clusters of tender white mushrooms.

She smiled contentedly, "The mushrooms are growing better and better!"

A year ago, a lot of mushrooms unexpectedly sprouted in my yard, and mushroom cultivation became one of my sources of income. Other villagers tried to imitate me, but all of them failed.

Mushrooms have become a specialty of Li Rongzhou's family.

Qin was so engrossed in the joy of the harvest that she didn't notice the sullen expression on the baby's face in her arms.

Li Pingcan "looked" at the panel.

【spore】

[LV2 Spore Growth (19/299) (Zero-ring spell)]

You can selectively promote the rapid growth of a certain type of spore within a radius of 100 meters.

[LV1 Spore Sensing (77/199) (Zero-ring spell)]

The senses of spore-bearing plants can become part of your sensory system through the network of the mind.

……

You arrive at a dimly lit mushroom house, where you are greeted by a rich mushroom aroma. Immersed in this natural fragrance, you successfully awaken a new skill: [Fluorescent Mushroom]

【LV0 Fluorescent Mushroom (0/99) (Zero-ring spell)】

You can create a mushroom that glows with light, but it will wither by dawn.

……

Li Pingcan looked extremely tense.

Good heavens, all the skills I've awakened over the past year are spore-based!
I'm a Druid, and you're telling me to grow mushrooms?!

I'm not Teemo!

Fortunately, there was some good news as well.

[Your father, Li Rongzhou, successfully planted a peach tree; Druid experience +1]

[Your father, Li Rongzhou, successfully planted a peach tree; Druid experience +1]

[Your experience points have reached 50, your Druid level has increased, and you will gain new skills related to specific specializations.]

Li Pingcan was beaming with joy.

Finally, I can get rid of this damn mushroom!
(End of this chapter)