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"Lincei, you're here! How was your day?"

The portly tavern owner greeted Lindsay warmly as he walked in.

"Boss Rayland, I'm doing alright today, here to do my mission!"

Last night, I was having dinner at a bar, and the owner kept chatting with me about everyday things, like seeing the neighbor's pig flying in the sky and the vegetable vendor's stall coming to life, etc., which was really exaggerated.

Just yesterday, Lin Sai learned the boss's name and his other identity: the head of the Linchui Town branch guild.

Rayland poured Linsel a glass of ale: "From now on, every day when you come to the guild tavern, you can drink ale for free. Have a sip."

"Thanks, another vegetable salad, please."

After Lindsay finished speaking, he went to check the quest log.

"There's still only one silver-level mission, nobody's doing it. As for porcelain-level missions... I've got it, the herb gathering mission."

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Task: Collect at least 10 Bohemian Grasses (White Porcelain grade) from the outskirts of Twilight Forest. Deadline: 3 days.

Rewards: 1 silver coin, 2 points, and 30 copper coins per plant.

Note: The apothecary and alchemist in town are short of herbs again. Help them gather some.

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Bohemia grass? Oh, there's a diagram in the quest log.

Once this task is completed, you'll have 10 points, enough to level up to Iron rank.

"Hey, Lindsay, it's you again!"

Linsset turned around and saw that Camilla and Eric, who was walking behind her, had entered through the tavern door.

What task do you have to do today?

"This," Linssey replied, pointing to the herb.

Camilla tilted her head: "I went back yesterday and convinced my brother that we shouldn't do that Dark Iron-level quest in the graveyard anymore. Let's team up again."

"Um?"

Lindsay looked at Eric behind her, who slowly said, "Actually, that quest was taken by other Dark Iron adventurers, so it can't be done."

After calming down and thinking about it again, I realized that you're the most suitable teammate for us. We can do the White Porcelain level missions together, even though the rewards are lower, it will increase our points.

"Exactly! Lindsay is reliable, at least much better than a good-for-nothing like you!"

"Little sister, please stop talking, it's hurtful."

Lindsay didn't dislike the brother and sister in the first place, and now that they were here, he naturally agreed.

We'll go to the Twilight Forest to gather herbs together later. With two more people helping, we can get there faster.

Moreover, he felt that he was much stronger than when he first transmigrated. Going to the Twilight Forest, a place where monsters often appear, he could kill some monsters that were suitable for his strength on the outskirts, and maybe he would even have some unexpected encounters.

"Let's set off after breakfast."

"good!"

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Linchui Town, morning, twilight on the outskirts of the forest.

The three of them wandered through the woods, carefully searching for medicinal herbs under their feet.

"This should be it." Lindsay plucked a blade of grass, compared it with the picture on the mission manual, and put it into the basket on Eric's back.

"Hey, wait a minute, am I not the squad leader? Why am I the one carrying the basket?" Eric finally couldn't help but complain.

"Brother, I think Lindsay is more reliable than you. Just listen to him. Besides, carrying a basket isn't a big deal."

"But he's just a Porcelain-level adventurer..."

Lindsay added, "It is now, but it won't be after this task is completed."

"Then congratulations in advance!"

The three walked and talked, and had already found more than a dozen plants that looked like Bohemia grass.

This herb is quite common in Dusk Forest, but it doesn't look particularly unique and can easily be confused with some common weeds.

Linsel picked similar herbs he saw along the way, compared them, and collected them. He would then carefully identify them when he returned to the guild tavern.

Suddenly, Linsset sensed something was wrong ahead; it seemed like something alive was moving.

He drew his iron sword: "There seem to be enemies in the bushes ahead, be careful!"

Eric quickly put down his basket and looked around: "Where is it? Is it there?"

"Lince is right, look, it looks like a goblin!"

Camilla drew her bow and fired a tentative shot.

Eight goblins suddenly jumped out of the bushes!

These goblins were still carrying wooden sticks and stone blades, but one of them seemed quite unique.

Unlike its companions, which have green appearances, its skin is dark red.

Lindsay saw the panel above the other person's head.

[Flame Goblin, Mutant Monster, Health 30/30, Armor: 0]

Fire Goblin? Mutant?

Judging from the monster's name, it might be able to play with fire. Does that mean there's a new monster ability?

"Gurgle..."

The goblins roared and charged toward Linssey and his companions, with two goblins following behind, throwing stones as they charged.

Linssey, on the other hand, also responded with arrows.

Linsset aimed with his crossbow and fired three bolts, two of which hit the enemy.

One goblin was hit in the head by an arrow and immediately fell to the ground, while another next to it fell down clutching its leg.

Camilla continued firing her shortbow, and two goblins fell, struck by arrows.

Eric stood in front of the two, holding up his log shield to block the goblin's stones.

"Chirp!"

At this moment, the last fire goblin raised a claw.

A small ball of heat gathered in front of its claws, forming a beam of flame that shot towards Linse.

"That looks like a magic trick, a fire arrow!"

Eric yelled and used his wooden shield to block the flames, which struck the shield and instantly caught fire.

"What a strange goblin!"

Eric dropped his shield, gritted his teeth, and began a counter-charge with his spear.

"Brother, don't go—"

The fire goblin, panting, fired another "fire arrow," the flames shooting straight at Eric.

"Ahhh..."

Eric, Health: 47/65, Armor: 53/70 (Leather)

Eric's leather armor caught fire, and he quickly rolled to the ground to try to put it out.

Linsel moved forward, closing the distance to the fire goblin, then aimed at it and fired his crossbow.

Whoosh!

bingo!

However, the one shot was an ordinary goblin that happened to be blocking its way.

When the fire goblin saw Linsel shooting at it, it turned its claws around, preparing to fire back at Linsel.

We can't let it use its fire magic again!

Linsset dropped his iron sword, grabbed his left arm with his right hand, pinched his fingers together, and fired again.

Soon, another crossbow bolt was fired.

Hit!

The crossbow bolt struck the fire goblin in the neck, and it clutched its neck with both paws, collapsing in agony.

[Monster Encyclopedia Activated: Goblin defeated, choose one ability to gain]

The eighth monster ability!

He was secretly pleased, thinking that he might be able to acquire the fire monster's abilities!

Camilla's bow was incredibly fast; she took down the remaining goblins in just a few strokes, then ran off to help Eric put out the fire.

The eight goblins were killed by Linsel and his companions before they could even get close.

A big win!

Lindsay quickly checked the panel and selected the monster ability he wanted to acquire.