Chapter 165: Unifying the Wilderness Tribe (Part 2)
She tried to control the soil ahead forcefully, but after a long effort, all that emerged was a single earth spike.
Luo De shook his head slightly upon seeing this: "I was too impatient."
The little girl had just awakened her abilities and hadn't yet mastered them, so trying to expand to other transformations might be difficult.
It's better to go step by step.
Luo De crouched down to be at eye level with Fernie,
"No worries, just keep practicing that earth spike."
He gently patted Fernie's head and softly comforted her: "Once you can summon the first earth spike at will, then try summoning two."
Fernie lifted her head and seeing Luo De's sigh, she became a bit timid.
She hesitated for a moment and then proactively took the candy from her mouth and offered it to Luo De: "I'll give this back to you."
"Hahaha."
Luo De was amused by her innocent gesture and quickly waved his hand:
"It's fine, you don't need to be afraid."
"This candy is for you, it has nothing to do with ability practice, just enjoy it."
Luo De thought for a moment and waved his hand, "Let's rest well tonight. Tomorrow, come back with me to Frost Leaf Town and continue practicing then."
Once in Frost Leaf Town, Fernie would also need to learn the Meditation Technique, so she might not have time to play anymore.
For now, it's better to relax a bit.
With that, Luo De picked up the smooth stone orb from the side, intending to give it to Fernie.
However, as he grasped the stone, he faintly sensed a weak energy fluctuation inside the orb.
"Hmm?"
Luo De looked thoughtfully at the stone orb.
Then he turned to Fernie, "Can I have this orb?"
"I'll have someone bring you some better toys, not just these stone orbs, but also wooden carvings, plush dolls, exquisitely crafted toy dolls too."
Luo De added.
"Of course!"
Fernie nodded without hesitation: "You gave me such delicious things!"
She shook the lollipop, sweetly squinting her eyes.
Luo De smiled and took out a new lollipop from his pocket to give her: "This is for you too."
"Thank you!"
Fernie happily accepted it and held it tightly in her hand.
Luo De returned his focus to the stone orb in his hand.
Extraordinary Gem?
But this looks like an ordinary stone.
Can a stone really be counted as an Extraordinary Gem?
Luo De mused inwardly, could there be more than meets the eye?
He picked up the stone orb and forcefully smashed it against other stones, a crack appeared in the orb.
Luo De struck it a few more times, expanding the crack, and then used force to pull it apart along the crack.
Crunch.
With a crisp sound, the stone orb split open, revealing a soil-yellow Crystal Stone in Luo De's hand.
About the size of a quail's egg.
"Just as expected."
Luo De grasped the Crystal Stone, feeling the rich energy contained within.
It seems that Fernie's mutation, her ability awakening is not only related to his Breeding Lord entry but also to this gemstone.
Luo De came back to himself and turned to Fernie, asking: "Where did you find this stone orb?"
Fernie turned and pointed to the depths of the cave: "On the road leading deep into the mountains, saw it in the wall, thought it was round and fun, so I dug it out."
"Take me to see it."
Luo De immediately said.
He took Fernie's small hand, then called Xue Rui and two other Snow Rabbit People to enter the passage.
Soon, they arrived at the place where Fernie found the stone orb.
Luo De quickly scanned the cave wall and immediately noticed a rounded indentation on the wall, which perfectly matched the size and shape of the stone orb.
Luo De reached out to touch the wall, but didn't feel anything unusual.
Luo De turned and spoke to Xue Rui,
"Ask your people to search carefully around here, dig a little, see if there are more similar stone orbs."
"Yes, Lord."
Xue Rui replied promptly, turning to instruct the tribesmen to begin digging around.
The Snow Rabbit People dug all night but found nothing.
Luo De watched closely, and seeing the exhaustion in everyone, finally told them to rest.
Perhaps the emergence of this stone orb was just a coincidence.
Luo De told Xue Rui's people to dig around again sometime, and if they see similar stone orbs, to give them to him.
However, Luo De himself no longer held any expectations.
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Luo De did not linger at Black Stone Stronghold.
By midday the next day, he set out for Frost Leaf Town, returning to the manor before sunset.
Fernie was both curious and afraid of the human town, just like when Xue Rui first arrived.
Except, Fernie was even more timid.
"Sir, you are…"
Lawrence looked at the little Snow Rabbit Person, a mysterious smile appearing on his face.
"Adjust your thinking."
Luo De glanced at Lawrence, speaking leisurely: "This little one is far more significant than you imagine."
Luo De still wasn't sure how strong Fernie's abilities were.
But before returning, he had tested that Fernie could summon earth spikes up to two meters long.
Such abilities have great combat value.
Even if Fernie is timid, staying in Frost Leaf Town to guard the city, whoever sees her would face extinction plus demise on the spot.
However, Luo De hadn't yet tested her maximum spell casting range.
"Hehe, sir, I'm not imagining things." Lawrence laughed awkwardly.
Luo De waved his hand, calling Leia to his side,
"Her name is Fernie, first take her to familiarize herself with the surroundings, take good care of her, don't neglect her."
"For now, let her stay in Avril's previous house."
Since Avril moved in with Luo De, the wooden house next door had been empty.
"Yes, my lord."
Leia bowed respectfully, then reached out to hold Fernie's little paw.
Fernie turned to look at Luo De and Xue Rui, and after the latter nodded, she followed Leia away.
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