Sword and Magic and Taxi

Hurry up, Mike, you've already slowed us down again! Lucius's voice came from the front, with a hint of vibrato after being reflected by the leaves. Zhao Mai snorted, exerted his strength on his shoulders, lifted his backpack upwards, and tried to follow the footprints in front of him.

My physical fitness is still a bit poor. I sit for a long time writing books and driving, and I have been lacking exercise. Fortunately, after coming to this world, I consciously strengthened the cultivation of physical fitness, and at least returned to the level of sports during college, and maybe slightly exceeded. But his foundation is really insufficient and cannot be compared with those who have lived in the wild since childhood.

Besides, I was well prepared for this cruise. A suit of leather armor plus a shield, a megalodon musket, a sling and a bunch of projectiles, plus various ropes that can be used to set up traps, animal traps, three candles, a large piece of canvas that can be used for various purposes, and even There is needlework and a pot. These things must be fixed with cloth straps to prevent them from colliding with each other due to movement and making noise from exposed positions.

These are some knowledge that druids cannot use. In the natural environment, their survival ability is very outstanding. Even if they are naked and take nothing with them, they can still survive as if they are on vacation. Lucius had such self-confidence that he wore only leather armor, carried a bow and a spear, and was completely light-armed, leading the charge. Afrado brought a backpack, which seemed to contain some bottles and jars, possibly some homemade ointments. Ziyue carries two scimitars on her back, but the weapon she is really familiar with is the blowgun at her waist.

Zhao Mai has the biggest burden, and he also has to take care of the food reserves. Although the puppy can run faster than Zhao Mai, he often cannot climb over some thick tree roots or jagged rocks. It has to be said that Lucius's feline companion is much stronger when it comes to crossing mountains and ridges. The cheetah jumps quickly among the branches and makes almost no sound.

Aphra's animal companion is a gibbon, and she has no problem moving around in the forest. Ziyue's partner is an owl, which seems to be sleeping all day long, resting on Ziyue's shoulder most of the time. However, Zhao Mai noticed that every time someone approached, the owl would open its eyes in time and stare non-stop.

Mr. Dahle said, take a rest in front. Mike, hurry up and catch up, don't delay! Lucius's voice drifted from the front like a magic sound filling his ears.

It cannot be said that his voice is completely useless, at least Zhao Mai can always determine the direction of his companions through this. This is a patrol, which is actually the most basic patrol mission. Apart from following Dale Druid to the Ash Lake to check it out, it was completely uncertain what else to do. Zhao Mai has long understood that this is not a rush march. The Druid will not let the team escape his control, so there is no need for him to push his physical strength to the limit. It is prudent to reserve some strength to deal with emergencies.

Breathe heavily, try to adjust your breathing, inhale three times quickly and exhale slowly. This can improve the body's utilization of oxygen. Zhao Mai leaned down again and picked up the stored grain. After looking at the path, he quickly swung his legs and went around a pile of thorns. If the food reserves were allowed to go away on their own, they would definitely be covered in scars again.

Dalle arranged the other three people by the lake, then turned back and saw this scene: Mike, have you ever learned to walk through the woods?

I haven't learned it formally, Mr. Dahle. But I have seen ranger Carl use the forest walk, so I wanted to imitate it.

Oh, Karl, that's my old friend. Dalle said with a slight smile: He learned how to walk through the forest from me, but he also taught me how to use a crossbow to snipe.

Uh, do you know each other? Zhao Mai held the food reserves in both hands, Look, this is Gorou's child, given to me by Mr. Karl.

So, he really values ​​you. Dalle reached out to help Zhao Mai, helping him regain his body balance, and then walked side by side with him. I met him fifteen years ago. At that time, his dog meat was as big as your puppy. So many years have passed in the blink of an eye, and I don't know how he has aged.

Fifteen years ago? Zhao Mai looked at Dale Druid up and down, and then sighed: Well, as long as the Druid has everything, he can no longer tell his age. I thought You are very young.

I'm not that old. According to human standards, I'm only thirty years old. Dahler explained: I have some blood of the air genasi, so my lifespan will be slightly longer.

No wonder you like to live in such a high place. If it were me, I would not be able to sleep at all because I was worried about falling and dying.

The two talked as they walked, their mutual ranger friend visibly closing the distance. After walking out of the woods, the two of them came to the river side by side and saw that the other three people had begun to collect some firewood and prepared to camp for the night.

Druids love the natural environment, but that doesn't mean they don't use natural resources. Even if you don’t cut down trees, it’s still okay to pick up dead branches and make a fire. Zhao Mai put down his backpack and took out a small pot from it. Although Lucius didn't say it, he knew in his heart that this pot would be very helpful in improving their living standards.

They were right next to the Oil Smoke River. The water here was always covered with a strange layer of black-gray grease, which made drinking it disgusting. It is said that this is related to the environment of the Stova Plateau and Raven Plain upstream. The land was once ruled by powerful arcanists in ancient times, and was later destroyed by their corruption. The beasts and savagery began a long period of notice, and it was only in the last few hundred years that civilization gradually regained some territory.

The huge alchemy factory and countless clay creatures are still polluting the water of Youyan River to this day. Fortunately, the water is just unpleasant to drink. There is no toxicity in it, so there is no problem in using it for irrigation. Otherwise, there would be no vegetation in the entire Raven Plain, let alone villages.

The other side of the river is Raven Plain. You go south until you get to the vicinity of Lang'er Town, and then you can turn around and go back. The Druid said to the four apprentices: I will watch you for the rest of the journey, but I won't I will accompany you. Along this river, there is no way you will get lost. But if that happens, you can also go to Langer Town to seek help - as long as you accept the failure of the patrol mission.

Walking along the river, you won't have to worry about drinking water and food, and you won't lose your way. This is already the simplest survival task in the wild. Zhao Mai scooped up a pot of water and used purifying grain in it, which could greatly reduce the original disgusting smell. Ziyue's owl flew out and soon caught a snake. She just clapped happily, but Zhao Mai scratched his hair, not sure whether the owl had this function.

Everyone knew that tonight's meal was the last meal Daler would have with them, so they paid special attention to it. Aphra caught a catfish, and Lucius's cheetah brought back two pheasants. Zhao Mai didn't have the strength to catch the prey, but he secretly put more salt in the soup.

The druid was full of praise for this meal.