Druid Fairy

Chapter 8 Get rich!
"Cast 'Animal Conversation'!"

Animal conversation proficiency +1

Animal conversation proficiency +1

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Li Pingcan sat sprawled on the cool, soft mat, repeatedly grinding skill proficiency on a sparrow perched in a tree.

After numerous attempts, he discovered that corvids are indeed much smarter than other birds, capable of expressing complete thoughts, rather than the incomprehensible chirping of sparrows.

An animal's innate spirituality, or intelligence, can also influence the effectiveness of its skills.

However, when his "animal communication" was upgraded to level two, the sparrow's language also progressed from a vague sense of "inability to express meaning" to "precise meaning".

Just like now.

"Chirp chirp! There's a big black bird! Run!"

"Hoohoo!"

A glossy black crow, like a bandit, chased away the poor little sparrow and took its place, standing smugly on the tall branch, head held high.

Li Pingcan was not surprised but delighted, "Ya Ya, you're here!"

After several days of training, the two had become inseparable. The accuracy of his [LV2 Animal Talk] skill was even enough for him to teach Black Crow to understand human language.

Even without animal companions, it's better than having animal companions.

He clutched a bright red, ripe spiky pod and commanded in a childish voice, "Come here!"

Seeing her youngest son talking to the crows and doing needlework to supplement the family income, Qin smiled gently. It's not surprising that children of this age are very curious about animals and would talk to themselves.

Birds don't understand human speech like dogs, so how can they be trained?
Unexpectedly, the black crow spread its wings, cawed, and circled down to land at the little boy's feet.

Qin Shi became nervous, fearing that the crows would peck at her son's eyes, and instinctively wanted to go over and drive them away.

"Bowing down."

The black crow's round pupils gleamed, and upon hearing the new command, it slightly raised its rump, leaned forward, and obediently bowed its neck, like a general loyal to its king.

Qin paused, her mouth agape in surprise. This bird really listens to her son!?
"So good!"

Li Pingcan patted the bird's head with satisfaction, tossed it the prickly pear, and thought for a moment, "I'll call you Little Black."

The name is somewhat arbitrary.

The black crow tilted its head, seemingly deep in thought.

The next moment, it bounced back and forth on the ground, and excitement and joy filled Li Pingcan's heart through the [Animal Affinity] ability.

"So happy?"

Li Pingcan was slightly surprised.

On second thought, crows are inherently emotional birds, with social skills and strong bonds with their companions far exceeding those of most other birds. In Xiao Hei's eyes, naming is an act of "approval."

This pure joy made him somewhat regretful that he hadn't chosen a better-sounding name.

Xiao Hei remained silent, only affectionately rubbing against its "new companion's" palm before spitting out a cool, reddish-yellow "pebble" as a gift of thanks for the name.

"Golden placer!"

Li Pingcan's eyes widened, overjoyed. This was solid proof!

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"You mean, the crow gave Can'er a piece of gold?"

The doors and windows were tightly closed, the candlelight flickered, and under the warm orange light, Li Rongzhou looked at the "gold dust" his wife handed him with surprise, doubt, and disbelief.

This "gold," which is mixed with copper and other metals, is not very pure, but even so, it is worth far more than silver for the same weight.

“That’s right.” Qin Shi recalled the scene at noon, still unable to hide her surprise, looking at her lovely young son in disbelief.

Li Rongzhou remained silent for a moment, then walked to the cracks in the doors and windows to check if anyone was approaching. After a moment of contemplation, he said, "Don't tell the Fu'an brothers about this matter."

It wasn't that she didn't trust her sons, but the matter was of great importance, and money could be a powerful motivator. The two brothers were still young, and a single careless word could unwittingly bring trouble to the family.

The Qin family naturally understood this principle.

"Wife, go and fetch the talisman I asked for for Ping An earlier."

Seeing his wife agree, Li Rongzhou looked at his young son and said gently, "Can'er, can you still summon the crows?"

Li Pingcan nodded in confusion.

Mother's reaction was as expected, but what was Father going to do with the talisman?
The two levels of animal communication can accurately target animals within a radius of 150 meters. Out of trust in his father, he still summoned Little Black.

"Puff puff".

Before long, a sturdy crow flew into the house. Upon seeing Li Rongzhou, it wasn't afraid at all; instead, it craned its neck and curiously examined him. Corvids are indeed bold!

At this moment, Li Pingcan finally realized what his father was up to. He saw Li Rongzhou take the talisman his wife handed him, quickly stick it on Xiao Hei's head, and chant, "May the heavens be clear and the earth peaceful, and may all filth vanish!"

After a while.

"Ka!"

Xiao Hei tilted its head in confusion.

Li Pingcan, realizing what was happening, screamed wildly in his heart.

Dad! You're being far too cautious!
A normal person would have been blinded by the prospect of "placer gold" long ago; how could they possibly remain so calm!
However, he was very moved.

Even the old man suspected that Xiao Hei was an evil spirit and used talismans to exorcise it, but he never suspected himself, a prodigy born with knowledge.

Seeing that the crows hadn't changed, Li Rongzhou felt relieved. He had been worried that some "dirty things" might bewitch the children's souls!
On the other hand, is Can'er truly gifted and able to communicate with animals?
Perhaps we can explore this "placer gold".

Thinking of this, he couldn't help but have a strange expression. He asked the crow to lead the way to find the "treasure," which was exactly the story passed down in the nursery rhyme!
If word got out, the villagers would laugh their heads off.

However, with the family facing a financial crisis and an opportunity presented before them, they couldn't bear not to give it a try. Three hundred years ago, Pantao Town was also a gold-mining area, so the idea of ​​"finding gold" was not unfounded.

Furthermore, the matter is not very dangerous, and if things go wrong, he can return home at any time.

Li Rongzhou's ability to escape famine unharmed with his family demonstrates his decisive judgment.

He pointed at the crow and asked, "Can'er, can it lead the way?"

Dad finally believed it.

The real "first pot of gold" is about to be in hand!
Li Pingcan was overjoyed and clapped his hands excitedly, saying, "Yes!"

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"Xiao Hei's flight speed multiplied by time equals the straight-line distance."

Based on the formula, Li Pingcan easily calculated in his mind that the straight-line distance between the gold dust and the Li family's residence was approximately five li.

It may seem close, but it is actually quite far. Peach Blossom Mountain is a rolling hill with a complex terrain. Crossing the peaks often requires a great deal of energy, and the distance covered on foot is far more than five miles.

Tell your dad the distance information.

"How did you know?"

Li Rongzhou was surprised; his youngest son's words had once again broadened his understanding.

Li Pingcan said innocently, "Xiao Hei said so."

Children have a privilege: cuteness gets them away with it.

Li Rongzhou didn't delve into it, but the thought grew stronger—his youngest son's peculiarity might really be related to his spiritual root!

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The next morning.

May our ancestors bless my husband with good fortune and safety.

Amid Qin's worries, Li Rongzhou led Black Crow towards Dongshan.

Snake medicine, wound medicine, bamboo basket, cloth bag, machete... He was pretending to go out to chop firewood.

A black crow with a red rope tied around its neck took flight. Through the dense shade of the trees, Li Rongzhou kept his eyes on the direction of the little black guide, carefully avoiding the animal trails and droppings of large wild beasts, and traversing the complex terrain of the valley.

The narrow road was covered with thorns, which scratched my hands until they bled.

But soon the difficult path disappeared, and a deep valley about ten meters wide lay before them.

"No wonder no villagers are coming this way."

Fortunately, Li Rongzhou was prepared. With a flick of his hook, he connected with the old tree on the opposite side, forming a slide that allowed him to glide smoothly across.

There were no paths on the other side of the deep valley, only dense forests. He pushed through the vines and weeds, walking and stopping intermittently, and had to rely on the black crows to discern the direction he was heading.

It must be said that Xiao Hei is indeed very intelligent. Sometimes, when the dense canopy blocks Li Rongzhou's view, branches will fall from time to time, acting as "beacons" for secondary communication.

What a reliable and clever crow!

This made Li Rongzhou even more confident in finding the "treasure".

After a strenuous hike of about two and a half hours, a sudden "tinkling" sound of water rang out, and a shimmering light burst forth before his eyes. He ran quickly, the forest rushing past him, and in an instant, his vision opened up, revealing a silver ribbon-like stream flowing gently, with golden "pebbles" gleaming beneath its surface.

Li Rongzhou was overjoyed, and all his fatigue was washed away by the clear stream.

What Brother Xiao Hei said is true!
My wife and children can live a better life now!

(End of this chapter)