Wizard: Starting with Dealing with Magical Plants

Chapter 262 Becoming a Wandering Wizard

He rushed to the town's fence, where the old mayor and several townspeople on night watch were taken aback to see him return alone with a cold expression.

"Wizard Rowling? You—have you resolved it?" The old mayor greeted him, his tone filled with expectation and a hint of unease.

"I have temporarily disrupted the main rift, which has intensified the energy conflict. There shouldn't be any new monsters emerging on a large scale in the short term."

Luo Lin spoke quickly, much faster than usual.

"However, the geological structure of the canyon is already extremely unstable and could collapse on a large scale at any time, and the energy pollution will not disappear immediately."

"Blackrock Town — is no longer safe."

The old town mayor's face turned deathly pale: "Then—then we—"

"Immediately organize a manpower group to evacuate south to the nearest city or a relatively safe gathering point," Rolin said decisively. "Take with you the necessary food, water, and medicine."

Blackrock Town is located in the northwestern part of the continent, bordering the Blackrock Mountains to the north of the Windwhisper Plains. To the south lies the path to the safer interior of the human world.

"The sooner the better! I have some urgent business to attend to, so I can't leave with you."

"Wizard Rowling, you—" The old mayor sensed the resolve in his words and wanted to ask again.

"No time for explanations! Do as I say!" Rowling interrupted him, his gaze sweeping over the other bewildered townspeople. "Remember, head south, don't look back! You must leave before dawn!"

After saying that, he didn't linger. He flashed over the fence and rushed towards his hut.

The old mayor and the townspeople were left looking at each other in bewilderment. Then, the old mayor gritted his teeth, turned around, and began to shout loudly: "Did you all hear that?! Hurry up and go home to pack your things! Take whatever you can carry! Once you're ready, meet at the south entrance of town!"

quick!"

Panic spread like a plague, but the instinct for survival overwhelmed everything. The townspeople shouted and ran back to their homes.

When Rowling rushed back to the Black Rock Hut, Ellie was sitting by the bed, watching over the injured miner, holding the few pages of notes Rowling had left her, her brows furrowed, as if trying to understand something.

Startled by the sudden sound of the door being pushed open, she looked up and saw Luo Lin. Her face lit up with joy, but it was immediately frozen by Luo Lin's solemn expression.

"Ellie, pack your things and leave immediately."

Without wasting words, Luo Lin went straight to the windowsill and quickly checked the incubator. The moonflower seedlings were in stable condition, but their spirit seemed to sense their master's anxiety, and their silver light flickered slightly.

"Go? Where to?" Ellie stood up, somewhat at a loss. "The monsters outside—"

"The monsters have been suppressed for the time being, but there are something more dangerous in the town."

Luo Lin quickly closed the incubator, put it away, and then pulled out a spare travel bag from under the bed, starting to stuff it with necessary items: a notebook, the remaining medicine and crystals, some high-energy food and water sacs, and simple tools.

As he tidied up, he used the simplest language to tell Ellie what had happened deep in the canyon, the dark golden light, and the threat of the recycling program.

Ellie's face turned pale, her fingers gripping the hem of her clothes tightly: "Then—then the other people in the town—"

"The mayor is already organizing the evacuation. But we can't go with them." Rowling zipped up his package, his voice low. "That mark—it's very likely locked onto me, and maybe Moonflower too."

"Going with the main group will drag them into danger as well. We must leave alone and go to a more remote and secluded place."

He looked at Ellie with a complicated expression: "Following me will be very dangerous."

"Those things left behind by the observers are far more terrifying than monsters. You can choose to evacuate with the people of the town—"

"I'll go with you!" Ellie said almost without hesitation, her voice not loud, but unusually firm.

She turned and ran to her small bed, took out a small cloth bag from under her pillow, inside were some of her personal belongings and a copy of the "Azure Wood Spiritual Art". She then quickly and carefully folded the notes that Luo Lin had left her and put them close to her body.

"I—I promised to take care of Yueyinhua. Besides, staying in town won't be of much help, and I might even—be a burden to everyone."

She looked up at Rowling, her eyes filled with fear, but even more so with trust and a determined gleam: "Mr. Rowling, I believe in you."

"You trained me to become a knight and successfully led me onto the path of a wizard. No matter what difficulties you encounter, I will always stand by your side!"

"Even if there is an abyss ahead, even if you are at odds with the world, Ellie will still do everything in her power to help you, even if it means she herself never exists again —"

Looking at her, Luo Lin felt a warmth in his heart, but also a sense of heaviness.

The road ahead is uncertain and fraught with danger. Taking Ellie along means taking on responsibility, but also means facing more uncertainty.

But now, it seems there is no better option.

In the current turbulent situation, it might not be safe for Ellie to evacuate alone with the townspeople.

"Okay." Without another word, Luo Lin slung the package over his shoulder, picked up the incubator, and said, "Let's go! Is everything packed?"

Ellie nodded vigorously and hugged the small cloth bag tightly to her chest.

Luo Lin glanced once more at the small house where he hadn't lived for very long but had left many memories, then, without lingering any longer, pushed open the door.

Outside, the town was in a state of chaotic busyness.

Cries, shouts, and the clatter of objects mingled together. To the south, firelight and figures began to gather.

Instead of heading south, Rowling took Ellie in the opposite direction, towards the wasteland to the northwest of the town.

That place is on the edge of the Shadow Raven Tower's territory, a remote and sparsely populated wilderness with complex terrain. It is rumored to be home to many dangerous monsters and perilous places, but precisely because of this, it is easier to hide one's tracks and escape from the Shadow Raven.

The two, one in front of the other, took advantage of the last darkness before dawn and the chaos of the town to silently pass through several alleys, climb over a low broken wall, and soon disappeared behind the rolling hills of the wasteland to the north.

As the first rays of dawn barely illuminated Blackrock Town, the old mayor had already organized about two-thirds of the townspeople, who, carrying simple belongings and helping the elderly and children, hurriedly evacuated along the southern path into the distance.

All that remained were empty houses and a muffled rumble, like a dying struggle, faintly emanating from the direction of the canyon to the north.

Meanwhile, Rowling and Ellie have stepped into a more primitive, dangerous, and unknown wilderness, completely different from the heartland of civilization in the real world: the Domain.

After walking for about an hour, it was broad daylight.

Looking back, Blackrock Town had long since disappeared behind the undulating horizon.

The surrounding desolate landscape came into view:

The sky was leaden gray, the grass was sparse and withered, the rocks were bare and brown, and the air was filled with the dry, cold wind and the smell of earth.

Occasionally, one can see low, twisted trees in the distance, or hear the faint howls of unknown wild animals.

We're safe for now.

At least, you don't feel that cold, locked feeling, and you're far away from the potential consequences of weak points in the space.

Rowling stopped and found a large, sheltered rock for Ellie to rest on.

I put down my package and the incubator, let out a long sigh of relief, and finally relaxed a little.

As the tension eased, the fatigue that had been forcibly suppressed, along with the effects of the meticulous maneuvering and mental impact during the final battle in the canyon, surged up like a tidal wave.

My head was throbbing, and my body felt sore.

Ellie carefully took the water pouch out of the package and handed it to Rolin, then looked at the constant-temperature box: "Moonflower—is it alright?"

Luo Lin took a sip of water and opened the incubator to check it.

The silvery light of the moonflower seedlings remained stable, seemingly unaffected by the changes in the canyon, only conveying a hint of discomfort from the long and bumpy journey.

"It's fine, it just needs to adjust." Rowling closed the box, looked at Ellie, and said, "You're tired too, take a rest."

"We are safe for now, but we cannot let our guard down."

Ellie nodded, sat down against the rock, and sipped her water. Her gaze, however, involuntarily drifted towards Rowling. After a moment's hesitation, she asked softly, "Mr. Rowling, where do we go next?"

where to?

Rowling is also thinking about this issue.

Echoing Raven Tower?

impossible.

The Santa is on the verge of collapse, and given his sensitive position, going back would be tantamount to walking into a trap.

Moreover, the Holy Tower's influence is mainly concentrated in the core areas of human kingdoms and some important outposts in other worlds. Their influence is limited in such wild and remote areas.

Should we go to other wizarding organizations or human cities?

Given the current vigilance regarding the existence of observers' legacies, the mark on one's wrist and the presence of the Moon Silver Flower could very well become the source of trouble.

The various organizations will not be lenient in their screening of unfamiliar wizards, especially those carrying special items.

It seems only one path remains—true wandering, in the vast wilderness beyond the civilized world, amidst numerous foreign tribes and perilous lands.

Travel, explore, survive, and grow among ancient ruins.

This path is not uncommon in wizarding history. Known as the wandering wizard path, it is fraught with danger but also with opportunity. It is an important way for many powerful wizards to accumulate experience, find unique resources, and break through bottlenecks in their youth.

However, other people's wilderness trips are usually a deliberate choice and well-prepared journey.

He was now forced into exile, hastily embarking on his journey, accompanied by Ellie, who was practically a beginner, and a sensitive ancient magical plant.

But—it seems there isn't a better option.

"There's no fixed destination," Roland said slowly, his gaze fixed on the depths of the wasteland. "Let's head northwest first. The Sighing Mountains and the Forgotten Swamp are notorious for their wild and dangerous terrain, sparsely populated, rich in diverse resources, and dotted with remnants of ancient wars or disasters."

"Although the environment is harsh, it may be helpful for us to conceal our identities, hone our skills, and find special resources."

He paused, looked at Ellie, and said seriously, "Ellie, this road will be very difficult and full of unimaginable dangers."

"The monsters, harsh environment, strange natural phenomena, and even the hostile alien races or exiles that you might encounter in the wilderness are far more terrifying than what you would encounter in Blackrock Town."

"Are you sure you want to follow me? If we turn back now, we might still be able to catch up with the town's caravan."

Ellie hugged the small cloth bag, remained silent for a few seconds, then raised her head, her eyes even clearer and more determined than before: "Mr. Rowling, I won't turn back."

"In Blackrock Town, the world I can see is only that big."

"Following you, although I'm afraid, I feel that I can see more, learn more, and become more useful."

"Yue Yinhua needs me too, and—I need you too."

The last sentence was spoken softly, but clearly.

Looking into the girl's eyes, which held a mixture of dependence, trust, and a desire to grow, Luo Lin didn't try to persuade her further, but simply nodded.

"Alright. From today onwards, we'll be travel companions." Roland stood up, stretching his somewhat stiff body. "In the wilderness, there's no tranquility of a town, nor the rules of the Holy Tower."

"You'll have to rely on yourself for everything! I'll teach you essential wilderness survival skills, basic self-defense spells, and energy perception techniques."

"Your 'Azure Wood Spirit Gathering Technique' has great potential in the wilderness, where natural energy is everywhere. Make good use of it."

"Yes! I will try my best!" Ellie quickly stood up and nodded vigorously.

After resting for a while, Roland felt his condition had improved somewhat. He sat cross-legged and began his routine meditation, while simultaneously sinking into his consciousness to examine his own state.

Having experienced this series of changes in Blackrock Town, from dealing with the monster tide to encountering danger in the canyon and then fleeing in haste, his mental strength seems to have undergone another tempering.

With a calm mind, a clear panel of information emerged in my consciousness:

[Main Author: Luo Lin]

Race: Human

[Status: Mildly fatigued]

[Level: Second Ring Wizard (31%)]

【property:

Physical condition: 24.5

Spirit: 221/221

Mana: 2210/2210 ( )

[Innate Spell: Myriad Stars (Peak Initial Stage, Increased Stability, Slightly Increased Compatibility with Different Energy Species)]

[Natal Star: Venus (Beginner)]

[Quiet Dust (Beginner)]

[Fellow Monster: Mutant Six-Eyed Raven Baham]

Specialty: Highly Effective Scholar (Passive)

According to the panel, he is currently making steady progress in the second-circle wizard stage, and no unexpected situations have occurred.

When the meditation ended, Rolin opened his eyes and felt his mind was clearer.

He took out the notebook given to him by Master Veranika, turned to the section on wilderness survival, energy node identification, and records of common dangerous creatures and alien habits, and began to read it quickly. Combining his own experience, he planned the next route and precautions.

Ellie sat down beside him, taking out her copy of "The Art of Gathering Spirit in Green Wood" and the notes given to her by Rolin, studying them together, while trying to mobilize the faint natural energy in her body to sense the sparse but real vitality of the plants in the surrounding environment.

Baha flew to the top of the rock, his six sharp eyes scanning the surroundings as a sentinel.

The afternoon sun pierced through the thin clouds and shone on the wasteland, bringing a faint warmth.

Luo Lin closed his notebook, stood up, and dusted off the corner of his clothes.

"I've rested enough, it's time to set off."

"We need to find a suitable campsite before dark, preferably near a water source, but avoiding obvious animal trails."

He discerned the direction: to the northwest, the shadows of a continuous, indistinct, gray-blue mountain range faintly appeared on the horizon.

That is the Sighing Mountains, where it is said that the wind howls like a sigh when it passes through some of its canyons.

The road ahead is long, with both crises and opportunities.

Thus began the true wizard wilderness adventure that belonged to Rowling and Ellie.