Druid Fairy

Chapter 61 Trading
"This sound..."

Li Pingcan looked at his elder brother, who was engrossed in chatting with the talkative boatman, subtly probing the power dynamics of Longquan Town, and clearly hadn't heard the sighs.

If only you can hear it, then it is undoubtedly a passive trigger of [Animal Talk].

Once this skill is maxed out, it is usually turned off to prevent mental interference, and will only turn on automatically when in contact with a powerful animal.

'Could there really be a spirit snake?'

Li Pingcan was unsure; he had originally thought that the White Lady was just a legend.

[Animal Communication] Requires a specific person to communicate with; if the distance is too great, the "signal" obviously does not truly connect.

After a moment's thought, he looked at the island in the middle of the lake and used [Animal Affinity] to sense the target's emotions.

Name: White Snake

[Mood: Melancholy, pain, and sorrow]

……

It really was that legendary spirit snake!
Li Pingcan opened his eyes wide, watching the island in the middle of the lake getting closer and closer, and a crazy idea popped into his mind.

That watery aura is very likely related to the white snake. Since animals can communicate, he could communicate with the spirit snake and ask for the water spirit!
"If the ancient stories are true, this white snake was revered by all people and was by no means a tyrant; there was an opportunity to communicate with it."

Just like the Peach Tree Grandpa who protects Peach Blossom Village, anything that is passed down and worshipped by the human race must be a spirit that has accumulated good deeds.

If a truly malevolent snake were to wreak havoc within its sphere of influence, even immortals would not remain indifferent.

Most importantly, this Lady White Snake seems to have encountered some intractable problems.

……

"Kaka."

With a rustling sound, the small boat rocked slightly as it came to a stop, skimming against the rocks.

Li Pingfu took the lead and jumped onto the reef, his body as light as a swallow, and the small boat did not sway at all.

The others lacked this composure and ease, and the boat began to sway and create waves.

When Li Pingcan finally reached the shore, he deliberately created quite a few waves.

The moment he stepped onto the ground, he activated [Earth Vein Sensing] and frowned.

This cave has countless hollow tunnels, intricately interwoven, like an ant's underground nest.

Even the parts exposed on the shore are enormous.

Li Pingfu couldn't find his way, so he asked the locals for directions.

"Out of town?" Seeing the divination sticks and offerings in Li Pingcan's hands, the townspeople of Lingquan immediately went from wary to enthusiastic. "You've come to worship the White Lady, right? Come with me."

He spoke at length about the goddess's kindness and efficacy, and following the townspeople, they soon arrived at a wide cave.

"We've arrived. This is Her Majesty."

Looking around, a stone-carved serpent coils around, its upper body resembling that of a human woman, her face serene and compassionate as she gazes upon the earth.

"so many people?"

Xie Xiaodao was surprised. He originally thought it was just an ordinary trip, but he didn't expect that so many people in Longquan Town would worship the spirit snake and pray to the White Lady.

Perhaps it was herd mentality, but he regretted not buying "Buyue".

With a quick glance, he said to Li Yuandao, "Third brother, can I borrow it for a bit?"

"Didn't you hear the boatman say that each person can only use one?"

Li Yuan glared, not wanting to pay attention to Xie Xiaodao, when he heard the guide say, "It's all usable. Lady Bai is magnanimous and won't mind such a small matter."

Upon hearing this, Li Yuan and Li Pingcan exchanged bewildered glances.

We got ripped off as expected!
Li Pingcan sighed. How could trust between people be so fragile?

"Haha! What a sucker!" Xie Xiaodao waved his hand to snatch it, but Li Yuan dodged it. "Stop messing around, let me ask first."

After offering the sacrifices, he began to "divine the month," throwing the offerings three times. His expression was a mixture of joy and sorrow, and his demeanor was solemn.

Seeing this, Xie Xiaodao stopped joking and patted Li Yuan on the shoulder: "Good brother, I don't know what you're asking, but when it comes to these mystical matters, I only believe in the good and not the bad!"
Regardless of the divination results, I only believe one thing: human will can conquer nature!

…………

"Big brother, I need to leave for a bit."

"Is it dangerous?" Li Pingfu noticed his underling's expression early on and asked in a low voice.

Two years ago, he knew that his younger brother was looking for something in Longquan Town, and now it seems that there are new clues.

“It’s not dangerous.” Li Pingcan shook his head and looked at the intricate network of caves. These caves were of all sizes, densely packed, and had complex pathways, making it easy to get lost without someone to guide you.

"Then go ahead, don't worry. If anything happens, call Xiao Hei to come and get me."

"it is good."

The two brothers clasped hands silently, everything understood without a word.

…………

"call!"

Li Pingcan took a deep breath, stepped on the damp ground, lit the [Fluorescent Mushroom], and walked deeper into the cave. Soon, he could no longer hear the noise of the believers outside.

The island, made of rock, is submerged in water year-round. Slippery algae and lush green seaweed cling to its rock walls.

Li Pingcan tried using [Thorn Whip] on the aquatic plants, and surprisingly, he was able to transform them into thorns, which twisted and crawled along with him.

Inside the cave, water droplets dripped onto my neck, chilling me to the bone.

There was always a faint, unseen sense pointing towards the path ahead.

The deeper you go, the more turns and lanes there are, the less frequented by people, and the dark and narrow spaces are enough to make anyone hesitate to go any further.

Lee Pyeongchan proceeded cautiously yet resolutely.

About the time it takes to burn two incense sticks.

The winding path led to a secluded spot, and suddenly a huge cavern hollowed out by the rock strata appeared before Li Pingcan. Under the glow of the fluorescent mushrooms, a pair of large, eerie green eyes, as big as light bulbs, shone brightly in the dim light.

It is six zhang long, with white scales that are slightly raised, like open, sharp daggers. Its skin secretes a sticky mucus, but it has no fishy smell. Instead, it has a faint sweet fragrance.

"hiss……"

The white snake slowly coiled its long body, raising its head high and flicking its tongue, looking down at the tiny people before it.

Compared to the enormous size of the white snake, Li Pingcan was utterly insignificant.

"Lady White Snake, I've finally met you."

Li Pingcan bowed and said in a humble yet joyful tone, "It's not easy to see you."

He showed no fear whatsoever, his expression calm and composed.

The white snake looked at Li Pingcan with great interest, its tail tip slightly touching the ground, and it hissed as it exhaled cold, frosty breath.

In Li Pingcan's ears, it transformed into human language, a calm and sacred female voice.

"You can hear my voice and see my true form without being afraid. You are indeed no ordinary person."

If you can communicate, you'll have opportunities.

Moreover, seeking immortality is not without its risks. Even if you plant a tree at home for three hundred years, you still can't become an immortal or an ancestor. Druids have the advantage of being close to nature and thus utilizing resources, but they are slightly inferior in terms of power.

Without cultivating immortality, one can never control their destiny. Unexpected calamities may strike, and death may occur prematurely. Let alone mortal families, even mortal dynasties rarely enjoy a five-hundred-year reign.

We must take this step.

The White Snake needs his help; there's something to talk about!

Li Pingcan looked at the white snake's abdomen, where a nail was firmly embedded. Whenever the white snake made a large movement, a faint light would flash.

"Remove this Soul-Locking Nail for me, and I'll grant you any request you have."

Perhaps because she had suffered for a long time, the White Snake got straight to the point.

She didn't hide the origin of the nail. "This Spirit-Locking Nail is a technique of immortals, with remnants of array inscriptions. It's difficult for mortals to touch, let alone remove. Would you like to try?"

The White Snake could naturally see that Li Pingcan was not a cultivator. Despite her disappointment, she still held a glimmer of hope, hoping for a miracle.

"I want to give it a try."

With the passive activation of [Animal Affinity], Li Pingcan could easily sense the white snake's attempts to go from "joy" to "disappointment" and then to "anticipation," but he did not sense any malice.

Just as the legends say, this Lady White Snake is tolerant, kind, and gentle.

A wise man deceives others with integrity; even if he fails, Lady White Snake will not blame him.

There's no other way; the weak can only proceed cautiously and make use of everything.

Silently apologizing in his heart, Li Pingcan asked, "Your Majesty, do you possess a wisp of water-like spiritual energy?"

"You dare to make demands before even removing the nails?"

The white snake's emotions fluctuated, and she was surprised. This kid was quite bold; no wonder he dared to explore the cave!

(End of this chapter)