After an unknown amount of time lying there, Su Yao finally recovered.
The physical exhaustion wasn't really a big deal, but that feeling of being on the brink of death was something Su Yao truly never wanted to experience again.
The most urgent task is still to quickly learn magic.
Su Yao slowly sat up and first looked over the two newly appeared tasks.
The long-term task currently has no leads, but the timed task isn't difficult. Su Yao immediately thought of the mushrooms and the unknown egg in her bag. For dinner, she could make a mushroom and egg soup to complete the task.
With a plan in mind, Su Yao closed the window and switched to studying magic.
The magic study column is something akin to a bookshelf.
On the table lay two books, one titled "Demon/Beast Compendium" and the other "Practical Magic for Beginners."
Su Yao first opened the "Illustrated Guide."
The first page was about the Spider-Man Su Yao encountered today.
The book's introduction of it is divided into two parts. The content of the upper part is the same as the system's broadcast, only with an additional illustration, which is not novel.
The following section is a new addition, documenting Su Yao's activities and achievements.
[Defeated Spider-Man*31, Magic Experience +310, obtained 3 pieces of Evil Spirit Meat (Level 1).]
[Killed the Spider King, magic experience +300, obtained Large Web *1, Rope *10.]
[Evil Spirit Meat: Randomly dropped when killing evil spirits, can be used to feed evil spirit pets. Divided into three levels, the higher the level, the greater the attribute increase for the evil spirit pets.]
[Large Net: Dropped by killing the Spider King, very sturdy but quite ordinary, recommended for fishing.]
[Rope: Dropped by killing the Spider King, very sturdy but quite ordinary, recommended for mechanical synthesis.]
As the pages turned further, evil spirits and wild beasts appeared intermittently, but before Su Yao encountered them, they were all in gray.
Su Yao, having gained a general understanding, opened the second book.
The second book was a formal study text.
Like modern textbooks, "Elementary Magic" also has a complete preface, table of contents, main text, appendix, and references. The preface mainly discusses some basic knowledge about magic and the reasons for studying magic.
As for the main content, Su Yao first took a general look from the table of contents.
The book should only cover first to third-level magic, categorized according to the five elements, and then further divided into two subcategories: "attack" and "defense."
"System, I'm going inside to immerse myself in studying. Keep an eye on the inn until Gerard returns."
[No problem!]
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Gerard was injured again.
His limbs had gaping wounds at the joints, so deep that the bones were visible. Blood kept gushing from his head, and in no time, his hair was matted with blood and grime, becoming wet and sticky.
But Gerard was smiling.
Because he alone killed nearly three hundred second-level evil spirits.
He thought that, including the evil spirit bones he hadn't had time to collect last time, he should be able to gather more than five hundred this time.
Gerald took out two bottles of second-level potion and poured them in.
Taking these things back would ensure that the shopkeeper's various treasures were not wasted.
……
The night always falls earlier in the Misty Forest.
After spending the entire afternoon digging for herbs in the Misty Forest, Gerald could finally see the lights.
Gerald did a final check of his belongings, strapping the items that couldn't fit into his storage bag onto his back. He was heading back to the inn.
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But after only a few steps, Gerard realized something was wrong.
The damp evening wind lashed out, distant beasts howled and wailed, and all sorts of sounds filled the ears.
But why couldn't his body sense the presence of the wind and other living beings?
This is different from last night.
Sure enough, after Gerard had taken a dozen more steps, he heard a sound.
A charming female voice said, "Brother, the shielding tool only has ten minutes left. We need to find a way out quickly."
"Aiya, what are you whining about? Useless people talk the most. Isn't your brother looking for it?" another more spoiled and domineering female voice retorted.
"Quiet down, maintain your... wait! Who's there?"
"I can't believe it, isn't the shielding tool still active? Even wild beast spirits can't get in. Could it be a person?"
Two male voices sounded one after another, followed by the sound of light footsteps.
Gerard was caught in a beam of light; he had been discovered.
"I am human!" Gerald shouted.
"It's a man," said the person opposite.
The people across the way walked towards Gerard, and by the light of their fire, Gerard could see them clearly.
It was a team of two men and two women.
"Are you here to explore the Misty Forest? I am too. I'm alone and won't harm you. If you need help, I might be able to contribute some strength."
"Wow! So many second-level evil spirit bones! You're quite impressive!" The golden-haired girl took a few more steps forward, her gaze immediately drawn to the evil spirit bones on Gerard's back.
Gerald recognized the voice as that of the girl who had just been cursing.
"Don't come closer."
It might have been because the golden hair was too close to him that the first man who noticed him reached out and pulled the person back.
The golden-haired woman, not knowing why, burst into a charming laugh at the man's gesture. "Don't worry, he's smelly and dirty. I won't abandon you to fall for him. Don't be jealous~"
"Shut up already!" A short-haired girl couldn't help but step forward, positioning herself between the man and the golden-haired girl.
The short-haired girl turned to the man and said, "Brother, I'll hold her back, you talk to him."
It seems these two are siblings, and the brother should be the captain.
"Hello, my name is Beck. We really need your help. We've been trapped here for three days because of a heavy fog. Do you have any way to get out? We can offer a reward as thanks."
"My name is Gerard. If it were daytime, I might be able to help you get out, but now I can't see the way." During the day, Gerard could rely on his own markers to navigate the Misty Forest, but at night, he had to depend on the inn's lights to ensure his safety.
"Don't ask anymore. If he could get out, why wouldn't he? Look at him, covered in blood. He probably barely survived. There's no way out."
"Jennifer!" Baker loudly warned after the golden-haired girl, then apologized to Gerard.
Gerald looked at Baker, feeling that he was alright, or rather, everyone in the team seemed fine except for Jennifer, who was not very likable.
I wonder if the shop owner will welcome me bringing someone back..
"Do you have money?"
"Money-grubber!" Jennifer sneered directly, but after Baker's recent scolding, her voice was much quieter this time.
Beck was also taken aback. What a straightforward question!
But this was also his initial suggestion, so Baker gritted his teeth and made a promise: "How much do you need? As long as we can get out safely, as long as your price isn't outrageous, we will absolutely keep our word."
Gerald shook his head, "I can't get you out, but I can take you to a safe inn to rest for the night. And the innkeeper might have a way to get you out."
Gerald made up his mind to help Su Yao earn some money.
A lodging fee, a guide fee.
So he could take people out but didn't say anything.
"There's a hotel here?" The man who had been silent in the four-person team asked, "Hello, my name is Stephen. I never expected there to be a hotel in the Misty Forest."
"There's no need to deceive you. Your levels are similar to mine, and there are four of you. Plus, I'm injured right now. It would be easy for you to defeat me, so there's no need for me to play any tricks."
"The inn is very safe. I hunt during the day and rest there at night. If you don't believe me, can you explain why there's a glimmer of light in the distance?"
"Lights? What lights?"
A wave of surprise crossed Gerald's heart, and then he immediately fell silent. No matter how much the four of them questioned him, he remained silent.
However, what they didn't know was that Gerard's mind was exceptionally active at this moment. He was already dizzy from being struck by this "one-of-a-kind" luck!
It turned out that only he could see the light!
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[Magic experience +1000, current total: 1510.]
[Successfully completed the study of the first book, obtained a Level 3 Enhancement Potion, unlocked "Intermediate Practical Magic Studies."]
[Level 3 Enhancement Potion: Increases magic experience by 2000 upon consumption.]
[Would the host like to take it now?]
Su Yao's eyes lit up, and she immediately agreed!
[The host's current magic experience is: 3510. In three seconds, 3000 experience points will be automatically consumed to upgrade the magic level.]
Three seconds later, Su Yao suddenly felt a warmth spread through her entire body, filling her with strength.
[Congratulations to the host for advancing to Magic Level 3, becoming a Junior Mage, and receiving 3 card draws, 1 magic summoning talisman, and 1 water magic staff.]
[Congratulations to the host for completing the magic level-up task and obtaining a Positioning Teleportation Card*1.]
[Host's magic level increased, inn experience +200, total: 400. 300 experience will be automatically deducted in three seconds to upgrade the inn level.]
[The inn has been successfully upgraded, Attack +300, Defense +300. The current inn level is: Level 2 (Sturdy Wooden Cabin), Attack Power: 300, Defense Power (with flower basket): 800.]
[The safety of the inn has increased, gaining one card draw, and the inn's farmland has been unlocked.]
As long as Su Yao is in the inn, her own magical power and the inn's power are combined, allowing her to exert the strength of a sixth-level mage. In a short period, as long as she isn't too unlucky to encounter a malicious high-level mage or a feral beast, her safety generally won't be an issue.
This time, the magic upgrade and the inn upgrade brought many new things to Su Yao as well.
Su Yao clicked to view each one.
[Magic Summoning Talisman: Level unknown. Upon use, it randomly summons a troubled spirit/beast. If you can solve their troubles, you will gain their favor, allowing you to form a pet contract or receive treasures. If you cannot solve the problem, you bear the consequences.]
[Water Magic Staff: Level 3 weapon, upgradable. Can be listed in the shop.]
[Inn Farmland: Located in the backyard of the inn. Crops can be grown for sale, and herbs can be cultivated for convenient potion research.]
Su Yao could use the water-based weapon, but with the level five fire sword in front of her, she wasn't interested in it. It would be better to put it up in the store and make some money.
The magic summoning talisman is quite a good thing; Su Yao plans to try it out during the daytime.
As for the farmland, Su Yao needed to go and see it in person.