yasinovel Chapter 59 Departure
Chapter 59 Departure
"That's a sign of the condensation of qi and blood, it's a good thing."
Rowling explained.
"Continue with your current practice, solidify it, and don't rush things."
"Yes, sir!" Ellie smiled happily, knowing she had taken another small step forward.
Seeing her happy expression, Luo Lin felt a slight stirring in his heart.
He is about to head to the desolate Gobi Desert, a place with harsh conditions, unknown dangers, and an uncertain return date.
Ellie's training has just gotten on track and she needs continued guidance and resources.
He pondered for a moment, then took out a slightly larger leather bag from his dimensional bag and handed it to Ellie.
"Here are some dried meat strips and a few bottles of basic health-enhancing medicine; enough for you to use for a while."
Ellie took the heavy leather bag, somewhat bewildered: "Sir, what...what is this?"
"I'll be leaving Blackrock Town for a while to take care of some things."
Luo Lin's tone was flat.
"Just follow my instructions and practice on your own."
"You don't need to clean the yard while I'm away."
Upon hearing this, Ellie's joyful expression was instantly replaced by disappointment and a hint of panic.
Are you leaving, sir?
She had grown accustomed to seeing her husband every few days, receiving his occasional guidance, and feeling the reassuring presence he had in her life.
Upon hearing this news, she felt a void in her heart.
But she quickly suppressed her emotions, lowered her head, and said respectfully, "Yes, sir. Please... please take care."
She knew that her husband was a powerful wizard, and that his affairs were not her concern.
"Um."
Rowling nodded and added:
"You should study that book, 'Rock Breathing,' diligently. If there are any things you don't understand, ask me when I get back."
"I understand, sir."
"I will practice diligently."
Ellie hugged the leather bag tightly to her chest.
Looking at this sensible and worry-free girl, Luo Lin unusually added one more thing:
"The key to cultivation lies in perseverance."
"Laying a solid foundation is more important than rushing for quick results."
"Ellie understands." The girl nodded solemnly.
After Ellie left, Rowling began making final preparations for the trip to the Gobi Desert.
He inventoried the supplies in the dimensional bag:
He had a good supply of various potions, scrolls, and spellcasting materials. However, he still needed a special container to collect any spatial dust he might find.
He took out several small glass bottles from the storage cabinet in the laboratory.
He used his stellar power to carve extremely fine binding runes on the inner walls of these bottles, specifically to preserve materials sensitive to energy fluctuations.
He carefully inspected the seals and rune integrity of each bottle, selecting the three most stable ones to store the space dust.
Over the next few days, Rowling contacted several caravans that frequently traveled to and from Windwhisper Plains through Old John.
He paid some of his own low-grade magic crystals as payment, and obtained more information about the Silent Gobi Desert from these caravan leaders.
"Lord Rolin, the sandstorms over Weeping Canyon have been particularly bad lately."
"It is said that even the sand ants in the Gobi Desert have become more irritable than usual, and several small caravans dare not travel through that area."
"It was said by an old merchant with a weathered face."
Another person added, "When we camped on the edge of the Gobi Desert, we often heard strange noises at night, like something moving under the sand."
"Several guys said they saw sand ants with silvery carapaces, but they were too far away to see clearly."
These messages gave Rowling a more specific understanding of the target area.
The environment is harsh, and monsters are stirring.
This, in turn, confirms the hypothesis that there may be special energy there.
He compared this information with the descriptions of the conditions for the formation of space dust that he had found in ancient books, and became more and more convinced that the transparent crystalline dust mentioned by the caravan was likely what he was looking for.
On the eve of his departure, Luo Lin carefully inspected the courtyard and laboratory.
He set up a warning array in a hidden spot in the basement, which would trigger an alarm on a sensing talisman he carried with him should anyone break in.
Although Blackrock Town is relatively safe, necessary precautions are still necessary.
The next morning, just as dawn was breaking, Luo Lin had finished getting ready.
He wore a greyish-brown travel cloak, concealing his wizard robes underneath, so that he wouldn't be too conspicuous on his journey.
The dimensional bag is hung in the most convenient position on my waist, and inside it are all the items that might be needed, neatly categorized.
Baha stood on his shoulder, three pairs of eyes scanning the surroundings warily.
Its reconnaissance capabilities will play a crucial role in this long journey.
Rowling took one last look at the black stone cabin where he had lived for several months before turning and disappearing into the still-sleeping streets.
The guards at the town gate recognized the mysterious wizard and respectfully bowed before letting him pass.
Leaving Black Rock Town, you'll find yourself on a winding dirt road leading to Wind Whisper Plain.
Rowling did not choose to hire a mount or follow a caravan; traveling alone, though riskier, was more in line with his purpose for the trip.
While searching for materials, one can also take the opportunity to hone their combat skills and solidify their status as a first-level wizard.
He took a deep breath and began his journey. The cool morning breeze brushed against his face, carrying the dry, grassy scent unique to the plains.
On the distant horizon, the outline of the silent Gobi Desert appears and disappears in the morning light.
The road ahead is uncertain, but Roland's steps are steady. His increased strength and clear goals fill him with confidence for this adventure.
Finding spatial dust is only the first step, but it is an essential step in building his unique talent spells.
The baha on his shoulder let out a clear cry, flapped its wings and flew into the sky to begin its scouting duties.
A man and a crow steadily made their way towards the vast and dangerous northwest of the Whispering Plains.
Meanwhile, in Blackrock Town, Ellie stood in her humble hut, clutching a leather bag full of meat strips and potions.
She carefully took out a piece of rock rat jerky, chewed it slowly, and felt the faint energy contained within it dissipate in her body.
She walked to the window and looked in the direction of Luo Lin's courtyard, although she couldn't see anything from there.
The girl clenched her fists, her eyes shining with determination.
"Sir, I will practice hard and wait for your return."
She murmured to herself, then walked to the center of the room, assumed the starting posture of the "Rock Breathing Method," and began her practice for the day.
……
It has been seven days since Rowling left Blackrock Town.
The vastness of the Wind Whisper Plains exceeded his initial expectations.
Looking out, all that can be seen are rolling meadows and scattered shrubs, with the horizon blurring into the sky at the edge of the field of vision.
He proceeded steadily northwest, following the directions provided by the map and the caravan.
To avoid unnecessary trouble, he tried to avoid the main trade routes and chose relatively remote ones.
They travel during the day and rest at night in sheltered places such as earthen slopes or rocks.
With his physical condition as a first-ring wizard, such a journey was not strenuous; on the contrary, it gave him more time to observe the environment and adjust his state.
Bahamut plays a vital role as a sentinel. It often hovers high in the sky, its Obsidian Eye able to detect energy anomalies and life auras at great distances, while its Dark Silver Eye can see through some simple environmental camouflage.
Through a mental link, it can transmit the information it detects to Rolin in real time, allowing him to avoid potential threats in advance, such as small packs of plains wolves or certain aggressive flying monsters.
Throughout the journey, Luo Lin did not slacken his cultivation. Every morning and evening, he would practice the "Star Source Meditation Method" to draw upon the power of the Morning Star and nurture his natal star at the center of his spiritual sea.
He could sense that cultivating in this vast天地 (heaven and earth) made his spiritual sea more active than when he was in a closed laboratory, and his connection with the stars had become slightly clearer.
This gave him a more personal understanding of the concept emphasized in the "Star Source Meditation Method" that "under the starry sky, everything is a domain".
He also seized every opportunity to master the optimized [Flowing Barrier] and other first-level spells.
In the deserted wilderness, he could safely test the power of his spells.
The first-ring [acid splash] has a longer range and stronger corrosiveness, capable of corroding through a large portion of a rock as tall as a person.
The power and precision of the [Mage's Hand] have also been greatly improved, making it easy to lift objects weighing hundreds of kilograms and perform some complex operations.
Most importantly, there are the barriers to mobility.
After several days of repeated building and fine-tuning, he is now able to stabilize the building time at around one and a half breaths.
A pale blue force field armor covered his entire body, with energy flowing and rotating on its surface, making its defensive capabilities far greater than before.
He specifically found an abandoned mound and tested it with a splash of acid with the power of a ring. The armor successfully withstood several attacks, demonstrating a significant energy dispersion effect and controllable self-consumption.
These practical exercises allowed him to gain a more refined grasp of his first-ring wizarding power.