Chapter 470
A system prompt appeared.
[Your territory member, Andrew, successfully broke through and has become a fourth-order leader-level creature; basic attributes increased by 100%.]
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At this moment,
Everyone wore gentle smiles.
They all offered him congratulations.
Assam said sincerely, “Congratulations, Lord Andrew.”
The two of them, being the earliest generals under Cao Xing, had a good relationship in private.
Andrew, with a devout smile on his face, said, “Knight Assam, with the Lord present, you will soon break through to the fourth rank as well.”
However, Cao Xing shook his head and said, “Assam will have to wait a little longer.”
“He has a knight’s Five Virtues Test that requires challenging a leader monster of a higher rank.”
“Just as well, we’ll see if we can find a suitable target in this forest for Assam to complete this trial.”
“And then let him break through to the fourth rank.”
Hearing this, Assam said with a determined gaze, “I will give my all to complete the challenge, Lord!”
Cao Xing nodded slightly.
Meanwhile, Cao Xing took a glance at Andrew’s attributes after the breakthrough.
[Ice Plain Druid: Andrew]
[Race: Druid]
[Level: Level 30 0/300000 (third-tier leader-level creature)]
[Detailed Attributes: Click to view]
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Seeing Andrew’s attributes, Cao Xing’s eyes instantly showed a look of surprise!
The blood volume of ninety thousand had completely surpassed Sarah!
The attack power had directly reached three thousand three hundred.
And this was not even counting the state of the Courage Blessing!
Now, a casual Starfire Technique from Andrew dealt at least six thousand damage!
The Moonfire Skill also had nearly five thousand in group attack damage, powerful to a frightening degree!
Among everyone present, aside from Sarah, probably no one else’s damage could compare to his.
Cao Xing was full of admiration, “The transformed Andrew is truly formidable!”
“And this Witch Forest is indeed a great place; it gave me an Advanced Power Heart right off the bat.”
“It seems it won’t be long before we can all reach the fourth rank.”
Cao Xing thought happily.
Then he continued to lead the group forward.
As they walked, Cao Xing noticed some familiar plants under one of the large trees.
Several flowers about thirty centimeters high, with green petals, were quietly growing.
Upon closer inspection, they were indeed the Ice Phoenix Flowers.
Then, Cao Xing carefully picked them all.
[Obtained: Ice Phoenix Flower (Blue) *17]
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“Not bad, found some money again.”
Cao Xing thought happily.
To him, these magic plants were resources, money.
The more, the better.
“We continue moving forward.”
Under Cao Xing’s orders, the group continued to explore the forest.
A few minutes later,
Cao Xing arrived in another dense forest.
This was an area they hadn’t explored before.
The surroundings also appeared with a pale hue, including the trunks and leaves of the big trees, all in pale tones.
However, amid this pallor, some peculiar plants grew.
For instance, hanging from the branches were some black fruits the size of fists.
There were also variously shaped weeds and mosses growing on the ground.
Cao Xing glanced over and found they were all common plants, so he paid no mind.
As mentioned before, the Witch Forest was too vast.
Even in this extremely cold, end-of-the-world environment, the variety of plants within was unimaginably rich.
Before long, everyone suddenly smelled a peculiar fragrance.
This fragrance was extremely enticing.
With just one sniff, they felt a clear sensation in their minds,
and everyone couldn’t help but twitch their noses.
Eliza, with twinkling eyes, said, “Delicious! It’s the smell of milk!”
And the Wild Boar Warrior Rab said, “Oh, why does it smell like beast meat to me?”
Cao Xing was also a bit surprised, “What’s this, why does it smell so good?”
Everyone was puzzled, seemingly unaware of how this cold forest suddenly emitted such a fragrance.
Nearby, Andrew sniffed the air a few times, then said, “Lord, this seems like the scent of Jixiang Mushroom.”
“Jixiang Mushroom?”
Andrew nodded, “Yes, it’s a magical mushroom, also a relatively rare ingredient.”
“They say it’s exceptional when dried and used to make soup.”
“No matter how unpalatable the dish, just adding a bit of Jixiang Mushroom can turn it into a rare delicacy.”
“The best part is, this ingredient doesn’t ruin the taste of other foods.”
“It’s a sought-after ingredient by royal chefs.”
Hearing this, Cao Xing’s eyes brightened.
Then he asked, “Is this thing valuable?”
Andrew paused, seemingly taken aback by Cao Xing’s question.
Then he slowly replied, “It should… be quite valuable…”
“After all, those royal and top chefs often spend a fortune hiring powerful hunters to search for it deep in the mountains.”
“If there’s a ready supply, they would surely be eager to purchase it as well.”
Joy instantly appeared in Cao Xing’s eyes.
To him, the taste of Jixiang Mushroom was secondary.
The main concern was its value.
“Andrew, if there’s such a fragrance here, does it mean there are Jixiang Mushrooms nearby?”
“Yes.”
After Andrew confirmed, Cao Xing immediately ordered,
“Everyone, start searching.”
Upon hearing this, they all sprang into action.
Eliza, meanwhile, sniffed the air while quickly heading to the back of one of the large trees.
Then she exclaimed, “Lord, it’s here!”
Hearing this, Cao Xing was taken aback, “Goodness, has she found it so quickly?”