Chapter 014 – Field: Oak tree
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This is really explosive news.
Matthew quickly put down the ladle, his eyes shining brightly:
"No wonder I've never heard of the Lord's wife's news before. Do you have more details?"
Peggy shrugged:
"All I heard was this. After that couple finished talking, they couldn't wait to get started. I thought they would continue talking afterwards, so I hid under their bedroom window until dawn. But I ended up waiting all night for nothing!"
Matthew scooped another spoonful of soup for himself:
"What a pity."
Immediately, he solemnly reminded:
"Don't stay until dawn next time, it's dangerous. Your stealth skills are not enough to come and go freely at dawn."
Peggy nodded:
"You're right. I almost got caught that day."
Matthew hurriedly asked:
"What happened afterwards?"
Peggy said thankfully:
"Fortunately, the male owner of their house came back when it was almost dawn. The house immediately became noisy and everyone was attracted to it, so I took the opportunity to run away."
The male owner?
Matthew was shocked:
"So you heard that couple talking about having an affair?"
Peggy crossed her arms:
"Otherwise, why would I call them a couple of cheaters?"
Matthew coughed:
"Which house was it?"
Peggy looked at him suspiciously:
"Why, do you want to have an affair too?"
Pfft!
Matthew almost sprayed the soup on her face.
"No, I was just curious, just asking."
He denied.
Peggy crossed her legs:
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"It's 27 White Narcissus Street in the Artisan District. The male owner of their house is called Blythe, a reliable and hardworking shoemaker with a good reputation.
The female owner is called Jenny, she used to be a maid in the Lord's Mansion and served the former Lady of the Manor. Jenny is not particularly good-looking, but she has a hot figure. I feel like touching a few bones from her."
As for the adulterer that night, I judged from the voice that he should be a stableman of the Blood Flag Lord named Dagan."
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"The adulterer that night? Does that mean there were others?"
Matthew wiped his mouth with the dining cloth, inadvertently revealing the keenness of a druid.
"Of course, Jenny is famous in the Artisan District for not refusing anyone who comes to her. She has had countless lovers."
Peggy's crossed legs raised higher:
"But if you want to know, I can list the names of Jenny's lovers for you."
"Thanks, but no need."
Matthew sighed:
"Peggy, it seems that even if you change careers and become an intelligence officer, you can still become a supervisor."
Peggy suddenly laughed heartily:
"Matthew, have you finally discovered my excellence?"
"When are you going to give me a raise?"
"I've already spent last month's soul crystal!"
Matthew skillfully stood up, inadvertently revealing the indifference of a necromancer:
"Next time, I promise!"
"Damn necromancer!"
The angry roar of the minotaur in the restaurant lasted for a long time.
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The next morning.
Matthew deliberately went to the security office again.
He organized his speculations from last night on a piece of paper and handed it to Blade along with the confidential letter.
After Blade finished reading it, his expression became serious.
When leaving the security office.
Matthew noticed several members of the guard unit yawning, as if they had just finished their patrol tasks and returned. In the past, the security office almost never had night shifts.
"It seems that the Blood Flag Lord has strengthened the security duty near the town. I wonder if the road to the territory, the trade station, and the border checkpoints have received the same level of attention."
Matthew didn't think too much.
He just did what he could.
The rest of the matter was left to the Blood Flag Lord to worry about.
It can be hard to make great work when its stolen from "p𝑎wread.com".
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Noon.
A gentle breeze blew.
Matthew stood on the southwest slope of the oak forest, selecting a location for the upcoming work.
Ronan the Archmage's land was already covered by the oak forest.
If Matthew wanted to expand the planting area, he had to step into someone else's land.
He looked into the distance.
The map of the surroundings of the oak forest was outlined in his mind:
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To the southwest is Rolling Stone Town, with not much room for expansion;
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To the southeast are some small and large farms, where most of the crops in Rolling Stone Town grow. The land here has mostly been bought by the farm owners, so there is not much space left for planting oak trees;
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To the northeast is an ownerless wasteland, but the Mark of the Undead is causing trouble there. Further away are barren mountains and the Witch Hut, which doesn't look auspicious at all;
Only the land to the northwest is most suitable.
But that is the Blood Flag Lord's private land. If Matthew wants to plant trees there, he needs to at least seek the approval of the City Hall.
"The Blood Flag Lord shouldn't refuse me just because of his own prejudice, right?"
Matthew was somewhat hesitant.A long time ago, Archmage Ronan had warned him that Lord Bloodflag was a good person, but he particularly disliked the Necromancer.
Yesterday, he learned the reason from Peggy.
He could understand Lord Bloodflag's hatred towards the Undead.
But he didn't want to exchange saving Sif's life for the qualification to plant trees on the other party's land.
In short, it was very frustrating.
"If all else fails, I'll challenge the Mark of the Undead! I can just plant along the edges, create a large oak forest, and enclose the Mark of the Undead!"
Matthew encouraged himself.
He was tired of searching for a suitable location.
He leaned against an oak tree to rest.
The afternoon sun was bright.
It made people feel drowsy.
Matthew yawned and was about to take a nap.
Suddenly.
A violent shaking around him woke him up from his drowsy state!
"What is this...?"
Matthew looked around in confusion.
He saw the oak tree next to him growing at an incredible speed!
From three to four meters in reality, it grew to three to four hundred meters in front of him!
Endless shade covered everything.
Matthew stood up from the ground.
He looked up at the oak forest.
And the oak forest also looked at him.
Matthew could hear their whispers.
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"Ah, it's amazing! A Necromancer! Having such determination!"
"I dislike Necromancers, but I don't dislike him. What's going on?"
"Perhaps there are also exceptions among Necromancers, or maybe he just made a mistake. We should give him a chance for this assessment."
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Matthew walked quietly in the tree-filled forest.
A small deer emitting pure white light ran past him.
Two woodpeckers were playing with each other above his head.
A frog wearing a gentleman's hat greeted him as he passed by a pond.
Finally.
He arrived at a waterfall deep in the forest.
The waterfall dropped tens of thousands of feet.
A large number of green dots flowed against the current of the waterfall.
"These green dots..."
Matthew's heart moved.
The next moment.
A bird-faced person appeared beside him, and the latter said in a dull voice:
"You don't have the qualification to explore here yet."
After saying this.
The scenery around Matthew seemed to rewind and retreat!
Whoosh!
The lush and vibrant vision disappeared without a trace.
Matthew sat dumbfounded under the oak tree.
Below the taskbar.
The green dot to the right of the yin-yang symbol had been completely consumed!
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"Tip: You have successfully entered the sub-domain 'Oak Tree' of nature and stayed there briefly!
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As a reward for entering the domain, you can choose one of the following three abilities:
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1. Summon Tree People (In a forest over 500 years old, you can recruit several tree people as companions)
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2. Woodpecker Contract (You will gain the form of a woodpecker in the wilderness and triple your flight speed)
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3. Natural Exemption (Your toughness +2)"
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Matthew's eyes lit up.
What was there to hesitate about?
Just choose 3 directly!
In that instant.
Matthew vaguely saw a green light entering his body.
He could feel his physique becoming stronger.
"A point of toughness can provide a 20% increase in effect. My exemption ability in the relevant field is now 44% stronger than before."
Matthew was extremely pleased.
Although it couldn't compare to the toughness of Sword Saints and Monks who easily reached 10 points or more.
But at least he had taken the first step to refuse being killed.
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"Detected that you have met two of the three elements of a legend (legend/domain), you have prematurely opened the path of legend!
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Path of Legend (Budding)
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Keywords: Undead & Nature
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Domain situation: 1/6
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Revelation 1: Weak body, low mana, poor mind, ignorant soul—The path of legend has opened on you. Perhaps it is only the mercy of heaven, or more likely a mistake in the rules. You should not have extravagant expectations for legends!
Returning to the normal path honestly is your only way to save yourself.
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Revelation 2: Life and death, destruction and rebirth, seem to not always be in conflict.
You have found an unprecedented path. No matter the mud and thorns, you should continue on this path.
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Please choose one revelation as the slogan for your own path of legend! (Different revelations mean different paths of legend and different subsequent rewards)
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A multiple-choice question.
Matthew directly chose "Revelation 2".
Next.
As long as he could continue to explore and implement his own path of legend.
Then he would have the opportunity to master some legendary abilities in advance.
And after becoming a legend.
His power would be stronger than ordinary legends!
At this point.Matthew finally understood the meaning of the Tai Chi symbol.
It was the embodiment of the "Path of Legend" in him!
The general direction had been set.
From now on, he only needed to follow the two keywords 'immortality' and 'nature'.
"If the green points are filled and the Oak Domain is activated once, what about the grey points?"
Matthew was somewhat expectant.
However, at this moment.
New information flashed before his eyes.
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'You have completed the enlightenment of the Oak Domain, the current domain status is: Beginner.
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You have gained a permanent status 'Longevity'
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Description: Your lifespan +100 years
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You have gained a temporary status 'Double Harvest for Single Cultivation'
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Description: During the status duration, for every oak tree you plant, you will gain 1 enhancement experience;
Every 10 enhancement experiences can be used to strengthen your summoned creature 'Skeleton Soldier' once!
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Duration: 30 days'
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