Wizard: I brought the wrong system.

Chapter 470 Dramatic Change in the Situation

Grandma Oak sighed deeply and said:
"Your control over wood-based magic is indeed very strong, but more importantly, it is your creativity. Perhaps only someone as young as you would think of using growth magic to paint, combining witchcraft and art to create unique and amazing works."

Yaro smiled without saying a word.

Grandma Oak had no idea that Yaro possessed even more outstanding skills and methods of use, which she never used.

"I am very satisfied with the gift you gave me, more satisfied than I expected, so I will give you a gift in return."

"A return gift? What is it?" Yaro asked curiously.

"I've already delivered the gift to the Bat Cave; you'll see when you get there."

"Grandma Oak said mysteriously."

"After I cleaned the bat cave, the bats still wanted to go back into the cave, so I planted some lavender around it to drive them away. You just need to keep going in that direction until you see a lavender garden, and you're basically near the bat cave. There are two eucalyptus trees at the entrance, and the entrance is behind the trees."

"Also, if you don't like lavender, you can adjust it yourself. Besides lavender, eucalyptus, mosquito repellent, peppermint, catnip and other plants have pungent smells that can also repel bats."

……

The dense trees gradually thinned out, and the ground beneath our feet turned from soil into gravel.

The delicate lavender tenaciously grows from the cracks in the rocks, blooming with soft purple flowers, creating a magnificent sea of ​​flowers.

A gentle breeze blows, and the lavender sways softly, releasing a faint fragrance.

Sunlight filters through the leaves, dappling the lavender and creating a serene and beautiful atmosphere as it interacts with the purple blossoms.

Deep within the lavender field, two tall eucalyptus trees stand out conspicuously, growing in front of the rock face. They emit a pungent odor similar to durian, which intertwines with the fragrance of lavender to form a three-dimensional olfactory barrier.

The entrance to the cave is behind the eucalyptus tree. It is a circular cave with many obvious scratches on the ground, as if a giant python had crawled here. Tiny wood chips are still left in the small cracks between the rocks.

This reminded Yaro of Granny Oak's enormous root system.

Upon entering the cave, the first thing you notice is the distinct chill and dampness. Fine dust particles swirl in the air.

The beams of light shone down from above, evenly distributed, making the entire cave as bright as day and bringing with them the fragrance of lavender from outside.

The original bat cave could not possibly have had these holes; their pristine edges reveal that they were newly created by Granny Oak.

At the same time, the space inside the cave has been carefully arranged, the walls are flat and solid, and the edges and corners of the cave are clearly visible. It does not look like a naturally formed bat cave at all, but more like a newly built man-made cave.

"Or perhaps a cave dwelling?"

As he continued exploring, he was pleasantly surprised to discover that there were actually some branching passages inside, each marked with a different name.

It has research rooms, laboratories, rest rooms, animal breeding rooms, hazardous experimental protection rooms, libraries, storage rooms, etc.

Yaro looked around with great interest.

"Is this the gift that Granny Oak mentioned?"

Although it didn't meet his expectations, he wasn't disappointed.

But soon, in the storage room, Yaro's gaze was drawn to a huge amber crystal.

Inside the amber was the demonized little sprite he had been longing for!

Although half of its body looked like it had been crushed by some kind of gravity, the demonized sprite's vitality was truly strong. Even now, one could still vaguely see its chest rising and falling, and many of its wounds had already healed.

Rather than saying it was sealed in amber, it's more accurate to say it was hiding inside amber, sleeping and healing.

Yaro immediately took out the protective sealing magic array he had bought at the Mannheim market from his spatial ring and designed it to seal inwards, preventing the demonized sprite from escaping again after healing its injuries.

Having done all this, Yarrow finally breathed a sigh of relief and muttered to himself:

"This is truly a huge surprise!"

He had previously suspected the way fairies and elves operated and speculated that they might have 'meridian diagrams,' which meant bodies controlled by magic.

While this conjecture cannot be guaranteed to be entirely correct, if it does exist, it will have a significant impact on Yaro's overall strength, and may even allow him to truly create a "martial arts" that belongs to this world!
"But the problem now is, how do we verify this hypothesis? And how do we extract the meridian data?"

After a moment's thought, Yaro quickly came up with several ideas.

1. Observe the anatomical structure:

By carefully observing the body structure of the demonized little fairy, especially in exposed parts such as the limbs, neck, and even wounds, look for possible meridian clues.

You can also observe the distribution and connection patterns of blood vessels, nerves, and other tissues, which may also be related to meridians.

2. Use of special instruments:
Using a microscope, magnifying glass, or other appropriate instruments to observe the fine structure of the demonic sprite may help detect and identify the presence and direction of meridians.

3. Magic sensing and energy detection:
Using your magical senses or tools like energy detectors, try to detect the energy flow in the demonic sprite's body, paying particular attention to areas that may be related to meridians, such as limb connections or important energy centers.

4. Observation of experimental stimuli and responses:
By applying slight stimulation to specific areas, such as pressing or scratching, observe the demon's reaction. If meridians are present, the stimulation may cause energy flow or changes, thus providing some clues.

At the same time, if possible, you could even ask Granny Oak to see if you can get any clues from her.

But when he thought of Granny Oak, Yaro involuntarily frowned:
"Wasn't Granny Oak eager for me to learn how to summon tree spirits? But today I specifically stated that I have mastered wood-type magic, why didn't she react at all? She didn't even pay as much attention to that painting?"

As he thought about the name that Granny Oak had given to the painting, Yarrow fell into deep thought.

"Could it be that she's given up on that idea and is now deciding to enjoy 'solitude' instead?"

It's not impossible.

It was precisely because he had guessed this that Yaro did not include this option in his thought process.

While measuring the 'meridians' is important, it is not something that can be done in a short time.

Therefore, there is no need to rush.

Right now, the important thing is to connect this base with the outside world for the exchange of supplies and information.

Only when various materials are delivered can this base be continuously improved; only when information is transmitted can Yaro keep abreast of the development of Lan'er Village and even the Viscount's territory.

After categorizing and placing the various magic arrays prepared in his spatial ring, Yaro took out his glider and flew towards Laner Village. Along the way, he used his '遁甲' (遁甲, a type of magical artifact) as pen and paper to record the terrain and search for suitable land routes.

……

Yaro had just returned to Lan'er Village when a messenger immediately came looking for him.

"Lord Yarrow, news just came from Lix City that the demon hunters have sent many more magical plants, along with three invitations. The owners on the invitations are all families we've never heard of, but the demon hunters insist on giving these invitations to you." Yarrow noticed a family badge on one of the invitations, featuring a roaring lion, exactly the same design as the secret treasure badge he had kept.

"The Taylor family?"

A familiar feeling welled up in Yaro's heart.

If I remember correctly, when Morton was killed, it seems that a stranger among the onlookers shouted that word.

"These invitations were all sent out by those small wizarding families around here? Why would the Witcher give them to me?" A question arose in Yaro's mind.

"Did the Witcher leave any message when he sent these invitations?" Yaro asked the messenger.

The messenger shook his head. "No, they just said you'll know when you see these invitations."

Yaro casually flipped through an invitation and quickly noticed the respectful title he was given—the esteemed 'Yaro Gana'!
"They know I'm here?"

This shows that the maze that Yaro deliberately used to fly deep into the Dark Plains was ineffective. The small families still explored the surrounding area and found the various traces left by Yaro.

"Wait, if these people can find me, why hasn't the Fernando wizarding family reacted at all?"

No, it's possible that they've already reacted, but Fernando's family isn't as large as these smaller families, so their reaction is slower.

Yaro seemed to understand what the witchers meant.

Perhaps they sensed something, so they acted as intermediaries, connecting people here?
Yaro's mind raced, and he quickly returned the invitation to the messenger: "Go tell Dylan to make some invitations in the names of these families as well, and the address... should be Lan'er Village. Give them to those witchers when they reappear."

The messenger nodded and was about to leave when Yaro suddenly remembered something.

"By the way, Bard, have you found that witcher named Rhett?"

Bard, who was standing next to him, was stunned for a moment, and then quickly explained, "It appeared a long time ago, but the master was not in the territory at the time, so Dylan let him go and clear out the various monsters that appeared in the territory."

A few days ago, there was internal strife in the territory, and many refugees broke in, which naturally attracted many hidden monsters.

For example, some water ghosts are hidden in the waters around Lan'er Village, but they have not had much impact on the surrounding area in the past, so no one is willing to spend money to hire a witcher to deal with them.

"Have Dylan deliver a message to him, telling him to come to Lan'er Village."

"understand!"

The messenger then left.

Yaro turned back and said, "Bard, go and call Heli over, prepare all kinds of daily necessities. I will take you to a place where you will be the one to guard it from now on."

Yaro was referring to the tree spirit's underground base.

After Bard left, Yaro reviewed his arrangements to make sure nothing was overlooked.

He needs some quiet time to digest and absorb everything, and naturally doesn't want to be bothered by trivial matters anymore.

The tree may wish to be still, but the wind will not cease.

Yaro wanted peace and quiet, but the things around him couldn't necessarily keep him calm.

Especially those three old Witchers!

It's normal for anyone to deliver those invitations, but it shouldn't have been them who delivered them!
Yaro narrowed his eyes and muttered to himself, "What trick are you trying to pull now?"

……

In a secluded corner of the Dark Plains, several masked apprentices are excitedly dividing their spoils.

"Hahaha! We've really struck it rich this time! The wealth of the Fernando wizard family is indeed well-deserved. We only managed to snatch a little bit of stuff from a small resource area, but if we can sell all of these materials, each of us can probably get more than a hundred magic stones!" one of the apprentices said happily.

Another apprentice squinted, muttering to himself with anticipation, "This spoils aren't just wealth; they represent our hope and opportunity! With these resources, I'll definitely be able to advance to intermediate apprentice!"

A slightly older apprentice standing nearby chuckled and said:

"I'm not as driven as you young people, but with these magic stones, I no longer need to struggle desperately in the Dark Plains. I've not only raised enough for my son's tuition, but I even have some left over. I plan to exchange the remaining magic stones for gold coins and go to the mortal kingdom to live a good life."

But at that moment, a chilling voice suddenly came from the shadows beside them: "Then why not rob a little more and accumulate more wealth for your son?"

"Who! Come out!"

The apprentices immediately drew their wands warily and pointed them at the shadows.

"Don't worry, I just want to talk to you about a big business deal."

The shadow suddenly vanished, revealing an old man with a hunched back, wearing a gray robe embroidered with skulls.

"The medal of the Fernando wizarding family!"

The older apprentice's pupils constricted sharply, and he immediately activated his wand, preemptively unleashing a pillar of flame.

The old man didn't even blink, but suddenly a huge wall of bone appeared in front of him, completely blocking the pillar of fire.

"Keep quiet. If I were hostile, you would all be dead already," the old man said coldly.

As he finished speaking, an invisible aura emanated from his thin body.

"Mental pressure, advanced apprentice!"

The older apprentice exclaimed in surprise, as if to warn those around him.

The people around were so frightened that they dared not move.

The older apprentice tried his best to calm himself down and respectfully asked the old man, "Sir, what are your instructions? How can we, as insignificant people, possibly help you?"

Just like the zero-level tricks that Yaro learned, such as light, sparks, mist, water... most low-level apprentices are like this, with no direct means of attack at all.

Advanced apprentices are different.

Take fire-type apprentices as an example.

Advanced apprentices will inevitably have mastered the level 2 spell 'Fireball', and may have mastered the level 3 spell 'Chain Fireball', or even 'Exploding Fireball', or some other powerful spells they have developed themselves.

With the right magical artifacts, potions, and secret treasures, as well as the 'mental pressure' commonly used by advanced apprentices, it's not difficult for an advanced apprentice to kill a team of intermediate apprentices.

(End of this chapter)