Chapter 61 Three Essential Methods for a Mage to Survive in the Wild
“It’s been too long since any earth veins appeared in Bremen, so everyone has lost their vigilance and has developed a psychological blind spot. They don’t even think about it in this regard,” Pierre sighed.

“It takes some time for earth veins to form, and the enrichment of magic power and the increase of earth vein creatures are one of the precursors to the formation of earth veins.”

“Of course, perhaps as most people think now, these anomalies are just caused by high-level magic plants attracting earth vein creatures. Everything is just my sensitivity and suspicion.”

Pierre said seriously: “It’s just that I’m too old to take the risk. When the earth veins are completely formed, it will be too late to leave then.”

“Plus, if the strange disappearances of people in the city are not resolved, no one knows when something strange will happen to them.”

“It’s not a good thing to be so nervous every day.”

There is no reason to guard against thieves for a thousand days.

“So, after much thought, I decided to leave.”

“You should think about it carefully.” Pierre hesitated for a moment, but still gave some advice tactfully.

Gao De’s mind raced as he nodded and said, “I will.”

“Let’s not talk about this for now. What is the matter that brings you to me today?” Pierre waved his hand and asked.

Godard tightened the package on his back and said honestly, “I originally wanted to make another batch of magic potions from you, but seeing your current condition, it’s not very suitable now.”

Obviously, Pierre was busy clearing out his inventory and had no reason to purchase more.

“Haha, you only sell goods from me. Why don’t you take a look at the goods in my store today?” Pierre said with a smile. “The prices of the items in the store are basically at cost price or even sold at a loss. It’s very cost-effective.”

After taking a quick look at the merchandise in the store, Gao De shook his head and apologized, “I don’t need anything at the moment.”

Pierre thought for a moment, then suddenly moved closer to Godet and asked in a low voice:
“What about the spell formula?”

“Huh?!” Gao De was surprised.

Pierre had already sat down on a chair behind the counter and said slowly, “I wonder if you have heard of the ‘Three Essential Methods for Mage Survival in the Wild’.”

“Three essential tips for surviving in the wild? What are these?”

Obviously, Gao De hadn’t heard it.

Those who have not received systematic mage education are limited in knowledge.

“It refers to the three tricks: [Water Creation], [North Pointing], and [Food Purification].”

“When I was young and adventurous, I had a hard time collecting these three spells.” Speaking of this, the old man showed a nostalgic look, reminiscing about the time when he was young.

“As you know, there are only a few developed areas in the Bremen area. Most of the area is undeveloped virgin forest and wasteland.”

“But whether you are hunting earth creatures or searching for precious magic plants, you need to set foot in these primeval forests.”

“Have you hunted underground creatures when you were young?!” Gao De was surprised. He didn’t expect that this lazy old man in front of him was so “passionate” when he was young.

No wonder Pierre, an ordinary grocery store owner, knows so many things.

It turns out that he was also a “hero” when he was young.

“Of course, any aspiring wizard, unless he comes from an aristocratic family, has to risk his life to make money, right?” Pierre said as a matter of course.

“You should be aware of how much money a mage’s training costs.”

“Only by hunting underground creatures and picking magic plants can we earn enough resources for cultivation. The money earned by ordinary methods is simply not enough for cultivation.”

Gao De nodded in agreement.

Putting aside the “BOSS” Master Seda, his start is already better than many people – he starts with a medicine garden.

With such a stable industry as the medicine garden, he is still just a first-class apprentice.

Even so, he often lamented that “living is not easy” when faced with the resources needed for practice.

It is conceivable what a luxurious “profession” the mage is.

“At that time, in order to make some money, I often went into the primeval forest for more than half a month.” “It would be impossible to survive in the primeval forest for such a long time without the help of magic.”

As he spoke, Pierre looked outside the store several times, and after confirming that there was no one there, he opened the drawer of the counter.

There were three booklets inside.

Exactly three spell recipes.

Obviously, Pierre was well prepared and was waiting for Gode to come.

“Take a look first, and we’ll talk about the rest later.”

Gao De quickly took the three spell recipes and browsed through them:
[Water Creation] (Conjuration, Level 0):

This spell creates two gallons (increased with the wizard’s level) of wholesome drinkable water, as clean as rainwater.

You can create water into an area of ​​the appropriate size to hold the liquid, or an area three times that size – and the water can either pour down like rain, or fill many smaller containers.

If the water is not consumed, it disappears after 1 day.

Note: Each gallon of water weighs about 4.8 pounds. One cubic foot can hold 8 gallons of water, which weighs about 8 pounds.

[Compass] (Divination, Level 0):

When you cast this spell, you immediately know which direction is north from your location.

This spell only tells you where north is at the moment you cast it, and if you don’t have a reference point to stay oriented, you could become lost again.

[Purify Food] (Transmutation, Level 0):

This spell purifies 1 cubic foot (larger with higher wizard level) of spoiled, rancid, diseased, poisoned, or otherwise contaminated food and water into a edible or drinkable state.

This spell does not prevent subsequent natural decay or deterioration.

Unholy water and similarly charged food and drink are rendered ineffective by purifying food, but the spell has no effect on creatures of any kind or magical potions.

Putting aside the spell formulas, Gaode finally understood why these three spells were called “the three essential spells for a mage to survive in the wild.”

There are only four points to survival.

Food, drink, housing and transportation.

These three spells correspond exactly to three of the points: eating, drinking, and walking.

[Water Making Technique] ensures drinking water, [North Compass Technique] ensures that he does not get lost in the complex environment of the primeval forest, and [Food Purification] ensures food to a certain extent.

“In fact, strictly speaking, the third of the three necessary methods should not be [Purifying Food], but [Food Making Technique].”

“It’s just that [Food Making Technique] is a third-level spell with a very high threshold, so it can only be replaced by [Food Purification].” Pierre explained again.

“How much?” Gao De asked, holding the spell formula in his hand.

How can you not be tempted when you have three such practical spells in front of you?
“Didn’t I tell you that private trading of spell formulas is officially prohibited, and I won’t do anything that violates the law.”

Pierre’s answer was beyond God’s expectations.

In his opinion, Pierre’s question meant that he wanted to sell him the magic formula.

After all, the reason why Pierre refused to trade spell formulas with him privately was because his shop was opened here.

If he was reported for trading spell formulas, his store would be closed down. Compared with the potential benefits, the risk was too great.

But now that Pierre’s Grocery Store is preparing to close down, there should be no such concerns anymore.

What’s more, they have already taken out the spell formula, obviously waiting for him, why not sell it?

You can’t be kidding him, right?
Before Gao De could figure it out, Pierre laughed:
“So, I’ll give you these three spell recipes directly!”

(End of this chapter)