Fairy Tail: This Healing Mage's hits hurt so much!

Sunlight bid farewell to the bustling guild and followed the familiar path to a cabin in the woods on the outskirts of town.

This is the home of Grandma Poliusika, where the yard is filled with drying herbs that emit a bitter yet comforting fragrance.

He knocked gently on the door, and an aged yet clear voice came from inside: "Come in."

Pushing open the door, I saw Poriuska sitting on a low stool, pounding medicine. The sound of the mallet striking the stone mortar was regular and steady.

"Get out of here, you brat! I hate humans the most."

Riyao walked up to her, stood obediently, and recounted in detail the strange occurrences that had happened during the mission.

"Grandma, this time in the forest, I suddenly felt a resonance with the life force of all the trees in the forest."

"My magic was almost depleted, and the situation was urgent, so I didn't bother to filter it and directly absorbed the life force. It was very mixed, but fortunately, the quantity was large enough to instantly replenish my power."

As he spoke, a faint green glow appeared around his fingertips.

"I wonder if this method of forcibly injecting mixed vitality might leave any hidden dangers?"

Poliusika put down the mallet, looked up at him, and a glint of light flashed in her cloudy eyes.

She extended her withered fingers and gently placed them on Riyao's wrist. The ring on her hand glowed faintly, and a gentle, probing magic slowly seeped into his body.

After a moment, Poriuska withdrew his hand, picked up the mallet again to pound the medicine, and spoke in a calm but resolute tone.

"The life energy within you is indeed mixed, containing some wild remnants of plants. Fortunately, your 'Hundred Battles' runes contain pure combat magic, which can barely suppress these impurities, so there shouldn't be any major problems for now."

"The mixed vitality must also include the death energy of wild beasts that died in the forest."

"But if this continues for a long time, too many impurities will accumulate, which may affect the purity of your magic, and even cause you to lose control of your power during battle."

She paused, took a small ceramic jar from the medicine shelf behind her, and handed it to Riyao.

"This contains purifying herbs. Take a small spoonful each time, mix it with warm water, and drink it for seven consecutive days to cleanse your body of impurities."

Riyao accepted the ceramic jar and quickly expressed his gratitude, saying, "Thank you, Grandma Boluxika!"

"Your ability to resonate with the life force of nature is a rare gift."

Polius looked up at him, her tone becoming more serious.

"But talent must be used with caution. Next time you draw on external power, remember to filter it with your own magic first, and don't be so reckless again."

Riyao nodded emphatically: "I've got it!"

Holding the warm earthenware pot, he stepped out of the hut, the forest breeze carrying the scent of herbs.

Thinking of Granny Poliusika's instructions, and recalling the dangers and gains of this mission, Riyao clenched his fist. He would make good use of this power, live up to his companions' trust, and not waste this rare talent.

"If you know, then get lost!"

As she spoke, Poryusika grabbed a broom from the corner and swung it at Sunrise, making a whooshing sound as it cut through the air.

Riyao was prepared, and cheerfully bent down to dodge, clutching the earthenware jar containing the purifying herbs tightly in his hand, and ran towards the door like the wind.

"Thank you, Grandma! I'll come visit you again next time!"

The sound of a broom hitting the door frame came from behind, accompanied by the old woman's grumbling, but Riyao laughed even harder.

This is typical of Granny Polisika: tough on the outside but soft on the inside, a sharp tongue but a kind heart.

As I walked along the forest path toward the guild, sunlight filtered through the leaves, dappling my shoulders.

Riyao touched the warm ceramic jar in his arms, but the thought that had just popped into his mind kept replaying in his head.

"To own a piece of land... that seems like a really good idea." He muttered to himself, his steps slowing down, his eyes brightening.

If we could find a place with good soil and abundant spiritual energy, and plant specially cultivated trees and flowers, we could produce relatively pure life force. In the future, when we encounter a situation where our magic is in dire need, we wouldn't have to risk absorbing mixed energy from the wild.

It perfectly solves the problem of Hundred Tactical Pulse requiring long charging times.

Tsunade had accumulated over a decade of life force during the final battle, which is why she was able to regenerate her body even after it was cut in half.

Moreover, he smacked his lips and began to consider more practical benefits.

"Fruits imbued with life force will definitely nourish the body and relieve fatigue; and tea leaves, when brewed, might even refresh the mind and possess a subtle nourishing magic—the guys in the guild will definitely love it!"

As Riyao stepped into Magnolia's main street, the sunlight shone on the cobblestones, making the shop signs on both sides gleam.

He went straight to the real estate agency "Magnolia Land House" in the town center, which was the most famous real estate business in the town. Even the guild often came here to consult when buying materials.

Pushing open the creaking wooden door, a strong smell of ink and paper wafted out.

Behind the counter sat a middle-aged man wearing round-framed glasses, engrossed in checking the ledgers.

"Hello! I'd like to inquire about land prices outside the city, preferably near the Fairy Tail guild."

Riyao got straight to the point, his tone full of anticipation.

The man looked up, adjusted his glasses, and his eyes lit up when he saw it was Riyo: "So you're a mage from Fairy Tail! We happen to have a few plots of land here suitable for farming. What kind would you like to know about?"

Having explained the situation, Riyao's goal is quite simple.

Riyao was just passing by to get a feel for the market; after glancing at the offers for his preferred plots, he understood the situation.

He set his sights on a piece of ordinary land that was close to the guild, flat, and with common but easy-to-manage soil. It had nothing special about it; it was simply suitable for clearing land to grow vegetables and trees, to cultivate crops, and to accumulate clean and pure life force to supply his Hundred Tactics.

The price of this well-located flat land is too high, and he is still short of his current savings.

He had only come to take a look around, and after thanking the agent, he turned and left.

He skipped over the cheap, barren land recommended by the agent because it was in a remote location with poor soil quality and would be troublesome to maintain.

Returning to Fairy Tail, the moment I pushed open the door, I was greeted by the same bustling noise and lively atmosphere.

Makarov glanced at Riyao, a smile on his face, and asked, "Riyao, is there some good news?"

"I just went to look at an empty lot."

Riyao spoke in a relaxed tone.

"Those with good soil and water quality work well, but they're more expensive. I'm just looking around today; I'll take on more commissions later and slowly save up enough money."

Kana, who was standing nearby, chimed in: "Want to save money? Team up with me, and the efficiency will double."

"Next time for sure, next time for sure."

He temporarily put aside his plans to buy land and save money, and instead immersed himself in the lively atmosphere.

It's just an ordinary open space anyway, so just take on tasks and save money slowly, there's no need to rush.

Laughter and cheerful conversation mingled together, and sunlight streamed into the hall. This celebration, marking his return from his first long journey, was as lively and warm as ever.

He thought to himself, "I'll buy that empty plot of land, build a small house, and grow all sorts of things." He chuckled to himself, thinking that life would be much more comfortable than in his previous life.