Stat Inflation

[Treant Bane] → [Human-Type Logging Machine]

[Gain a natural ability to deter Tree Spirit spirits.]

Normally, a Tree Spirit isn't very sensitive to temperature and won't sway when the wind blows; but now that it's met you, it'll definitely tremble with fear!

The first thing is the update of the titles.

The required kill level varies depending on the type of prey described in the Hunting Notes.

For example, the Corrupted Poison Spider, which isn't even Devil Beast, requires killing 300 of them for the Third Stage achievement.

However, since the lowest level is Fourth Stage Tree Spirit, the progression becomes 3-25-50-100.

Following the title are the item rewards.

[Oddity/Consumable: Blackberry]

[A small shrub that produces a certain amount of Blackberry daily, which restore stamina when consumed; it can also be released directly to create a large area of Thorn covering the ground.]

[Achievement item, moderate value.]

"Miniature Spider Nest produce materials, while this one produces food."

"The two Third Stage achievement rewards I've received so far are both rare items that generate resources. Will they continue to be like that in the future?"

Linsey analyzed the pattern and looked at the next reward item.

[Miraculous Seed: Carnivorous Flower Spores]

[After planting, a giant, mobile, and dangerous Carnivorous Flower will grow, its strength increasing with each meal it consumes. This plant is extremely dangerous and easily becomes uncontrollable; growers below stage 6 should use it with caution.]

[Achievement item, moderate value.]

Linsey was already very familiar with the product descriptions on the product panel.

In other words, the [Carnivorous Flower Spores] is something that can easily kill Fifth Stage creature, and when fully developed, it can even pose a threat to a stage 6 being, but it also carries certain risks when used.

As a reward for killing the Tree Mother, this is perfectly reasonable.

As for Linsey, the grower...

"I'm a Third Stage Game Expert!"

"Forget it... Anyway, my stats aren't accurate, and my attributes have been inflating a lot lately. If there were a GM or something, they'd probably be banning my account by now."

With a sigh, Linsey continued to gather material.

The abundant materials also provided some new crafting items. After Linsey crafted several pieces of [Vine Armor] that enhanced defense but reduced fire resistance, he turned his gaze to the direction Red had left in.

"The power of the Meteorite weapon is sufficient to deal with ordinary enemies."

"But when facing an overly powerful opponent, it's best to prepare more weapons."

Linsey glanced at them.

Among the new weapons that could be synthesized, he quickly identified two targets.

The Wood Poison Javelin is made from a mixture of wood, Vines, and toxins. In addition to the functions of a normal spear, it also contains a deadly poison.

Linsey herself then crafted a [Vine Wood Whip].

This whip is made of tough material and its length can be controlled to extend and retract between 2 and 5 meters. Injecting Essence can also control the movement of the whip to a certain extent.

[3 Vines + 10 Mushroom Spores + 1 wooden bow = Jungle Archer]

Linsey was also somewhat concerned about this formula.

He had a feeling that this bow and arrow would be quite interesting, but unfortunately there were no Mushroom Spores that met the attribute requirements.

"I'm afraid we'll still have to kill monsters to get it."

"Although no weapon materials dropped from the Lord this time, two should be enough... Hmm?"

Suddenly, Linsey's hand stopped moving.

After looting nearly ten Tree Spirit corpses, he obtained a rare material he had never seen before.

[Miraculous Seed /Material: Hardwood Seed]

[After planting, it will grow seeds of Poison Thorns; these can also be used as materials to craft other items.]

[The most basic type of Miraculous Seed, with relatively low value.]

"This thing can be synthesized?"

Linsey raised an eyebrow and placed the [Hardwood Seed] on the Workbench.

[Miraculous Seed *3 = Flora Crest]

[1 Hardwood Seed + 1 water + 1 Glass Bottle = Hard Skin Potion]

"..."

"The Flora Crest!"

Linsey was immediately filled with energy.

Although Hardwood Seed cannot be made into bullets or explosives, the Flora Crest are still part of the magic pattern system.

Linsey sped up.

The entire Thorn Valley is quite large, and the dead Tree Spirit don't show their locations on the map, so he had to rely on his Hunting Module to find them one by one.

So they gritted their teeth and searched the valley for several hours.

As dawn broke in the eastern sky, Linsey finally found enough seeds to synthesize the Flora Crest.

[Herbal/Material: Flora Crest]

[Equipping this item will increase your Constitution; it can also be used as a material to craft other items.]

[A crest imbued with the power of plants; a special item, of moderate value.]

"Hmm... that's fine too?"

Linsey pursed her lips.

Compared to today's other gains, the [Flora Crest] definitely pales in comparison.

But this is just a basic magic rune, and it won't provide a very strong effect. The more important thing is its subsequent synthesis.

On the Workbench, besides the [Elemental Burst Crest] which belongs to the same system as the [Ice Crest], the subsequent crafting steps for the [Flora Crest] are as follows.

[1 Flora Crest + 1 Advanced Miraculous Seed = Ancient Tree Crest]

Linsey almost instinctively looked at the [Carnivorous Flower Spores].

The Miraculous Seed contributed by the Tree Mother should be considered high-grade, right?

He tried placing the two items on the Workbench, and sure enough, they met the synthesis requirements.

However, just before paying for the Essence, Linsey hesitated. "Should I synthesize it or not...?"

The [Carnivorous Flower Spores] possesses the power to instantly kill Fifth Stage creatures and can even pose a threat to Sixth Stage enemies. Even as a one-time consumable, it is definitely valuable.

A second-tier rune will definitely provide a good effect. Furthermore, runes can be used multiple times, granting a permanent effect.

"A powerful, one-time-use consumable item that can be used for a long time."

Linsey started bouncing back and forth in Thorn Valley.

He really wants to find a forum or video website to look up some guides, so he can at least find a reason for his decision.

Unfortunately, this is a completely different world, so it's impossible to find anything like it here.

They lingered there for a full half hour.

"I can't take it! What player can withstand this kind of test?"

Linsey said she couldn't help it, but she actually held it in.

The reason is simple: Red went to the Shattered Hills, which was once the Tree Mother's stronghold.

Since the Tree Spirit can produce plant seeds here, perhaps the Tree Mother's territory can also yield some harvests?

"Red?"

By the time Linsey arrived at the location, it was already morning.

Under the morning sunlight, Hong was carrying a weapon and groping around on the collapsed and broken ruins of the hill, digging deep pits in some places.

"New weapon!"

Linsey tossed the [Wood Poison Javelin] over before asking, "You've been searching here all night, have you found any seeds or anything like that?"

Hong tossed three oval-shaped, brownish-yellow seeds over. "You mean these?"

Linsey took it and looked at it.

[Miraculous Seed /Material: Banyan Forest Seed]

[After planting, it will grow into a highly active banyan tree, improving the soil and water conditions of the area; it can also be used as a material to craft other items.]

[Advanced Miraculous Seed, quite valuable.]

"That's right, this is it!"

Linsey returned a grateful smile, and this time without any hesitation, he directly chose to synthesize.

[Emblem/Material: Ancient Tree Crest]

[After equipping, it enhances the user's Constitution; consuming Essence allows the wearer to transform into a treant, possessing treant traits; it can also be used as material to craft other items.]

[High-grade wood-type emblem, a special item with high value.]

"Transform!"

Linsey immediately activated the emblem effect.

As his Essence was consumed, his body transformed into rough wood, and branches and leaves grew from his head and limbs.

"At this rate of energy consumption, I should be able to maintain my transformed state for half an hour."

Linsey tried to move her body a bit.

Compared to the human form, the treant form is definitely slower, but it corresponds to a significant increase in defense!

"Um..."

Linsey spoke in a rough and archaic voice.

[1 Extremely Cold Crest + 1 Thunder Crest + 1 Ancient Tree Crest + 1 Alloy Crest = Elemental Annihilation Seal]

[1 Ancient Tree Crest + 1 Miraculous Seed = Life Tree Mark]

He blinked his bark-like eyes, experiencing the new state, but his thoughts were on something else entirely:

"In that case..."

"With advanced ice, lightning, and metal emblems, could I transform into an ice man, an electric man, and a metal man?"

Hong Zeze, standing to the side, nudged Linsey curiously. "Hey, what's this new trick? Can I get one too?"