Heavy Rain

"There are currently three Life Secret Realm discovered in the Courtyard in the Forest."

"The first is the Oak Secret Realm, located in the northeast of the Courtyard in the Forest World, and it was also the first Life Secret Realm to be discovered. Due to its location near the boundary of the world, the life-nourishing effect of the Oak Secret Realm basically disappeared after it was used up. It has now been acquired and developed by merchants and transformed into a sanatorium called Oak Town."

"The second one is called the Granite Secret Realm. It was discovered by an exploration team organized by craftsmen while prospecting in the wild. After its initial use, it returned to its basic function as a quarry and is still operating normally."

"Thirdly, information is unclear..."

"..."

"Information is insufficient?"

On a fishing platform on a rainy day.

Linsey secured her Fishing Rod to the groove of the fishing rack beside her, while holding a record of the Life Secret Realm in her hands.

The first two secret realms are described quite clearly.

But the third piece of information is unclear—it should be the secret realm occupied by that organizer.

As the ruler of Nine Bends City.

Mu Le Na Hu En is actually a top-tier powerhouse at the Seventh Stage.

Once the other party speaks, no one dares to record it.

"If they have to keep this kind of news a secret, then they must have been badly beaten by the Dragon Beast."

"And thinking about it this way, wouldn't you say I've avenged him?"

Linsey muttered to herself as she went back inside and found a map of the Courtyard in the Forest.

Dan, the teacher who taught Linsey archery, came from a city Fortnix, a Explorer's City and one of the few World Main City.

Those who possess this profession often travel around the world and also work as draftsmen.

This is the map Linsey bought in the business district.

It was drawn by an explorer.

Although various details on the map are not very clear, information such as the main river channels and the direction of mountain ranges is still quite accurate.

Follow the instructions in the materials at hand.

Linsey tried to mark the first two Life Secret Realm on the map. The commonalities between the two locations were very obvious, and Linsey could recognize them at a glance.

"River!"

Both the Oak Secret Realm and the Granite Secret Realm have a clear river flowing through them.

"Water is the Source of Life; this phenomenon should be explained in this way, right?"

"However, if the only clue is by the water, it would be far too difficult to find."

Linsey analyzed the current situation.

The Courtyard in the Forest is a world enveloped by forests, which corresponds to its abundant water resources. Rivers crisscross the area, and there are more than a dozen lakes large enough to accommodate a city.

Based on this single message.

Even some ordinary awakened beings would probably find it difficult to locate the Life Secret Realm.

"Those perceivers hired by the merchants might be here to search for the Life Secret Realm?"

Linsey suddenly thought of her experience in the Black Mountain World.

Although Oma's body was taken over by Dragon Beast, his ability to perceive was by no means weak.

"And if I were to search, it seems like there's room for maneuver?"

Linsey mentally processed the information, her gaze lingering on the map in front of her, and the corresponding plan began to emerge.

His target is the three major rivers in Nine Bends City.

The three great rivers are surging and turbulent. Searching along the rivers should theoretically yield some clues, which is one possible approach.

[Jungle Exploration!! ]

[Search for hidden gems in the forest.]

[Quest Reward: Echo Grass, a small amount of attribute/ Skill Experience Points.]

"Another mission?"

Linsey's eyelids twitched.

And so a new task emerged.

Judging from the reward details, this should just be a small task, but such news is enough to make Linsey happy.

The rain from the sky was getting heavier and heavier.

Linsey is also continuing to develop her action plan for the future.

Ring ring—

A bell suddenly rang from the shop behind them.

"Ah?"

"Customers still come in this weather?"

This is the rope bell that Linsey hangs at the entrance of her shop, specifically for customers to use, to remind Linsey when someone comes to visit.

At this moment, I heard the bell ring.

Linsey quickly packed up the documents and got up to walk towards the shop.

He arrived at the front hall, where a slender young woman, dressed only in a thin garment, braved the torrential rain to enter Linsey's shop.

Upon seeing Linsey, the other person immediately smiled and said, "Mr. Linsey, I'm sorry, I didn't bring an umbrella, and no one is home. I've come here to take shelter from the rain."

"..."

"I'll go get you a towel."

After saying that, Linsey went to the backyard to get a towel for the girl.

This is Linsey's neighbor, named Luo Shanna.

His purpose in coming on a rainy day was very simple: to "make friends" with Linsey with the premise of marriage.

After Linsey opened his shop here, the surrounding residents assumed that he was planning to settle down in Nine Bends City.

The land for Linsey's resettlement housing was specially planned by the City Hall.

This is a preferential treatment given to those who have awakened.

Although the neighbors were not nobles or royalty, most of them were well-off.

These conditions combined

Naturally, some people also had designs on the young and handsome Linsey.

The visit of the girl on a rainy day is a variation of the usual program.

"Even though it's already widely known that I'm Ailini's lover, you still dare to come here so blatantly. You're really going all out..."

Linsey sighed.

He was feeling a bit annoyed because the other party had wet the clean and tidy floor of the shop.

He'll have to clean this up himself later! With a sigh, Linsey took out a towel and handed it directly to Luo Shanna.

"Mr. Linsey, thank you so much! If it weren't for you here, I would have..."

"You can wipe it here, I'll go get a stove."

Linsey abruptly interrupted the girl's expression of gratitude.

He's not one to be bothered by the cold, and there's little chance of customers in the shop today, so Linsey didn't light a fire.

Even if Linsey wasn't particularly interested in the girl who was seducing her, she couldn't let her actually fall for her.

Not long after.

Linsey brought a stove from the backyard.

In the process, Luo Shanna managed to dry herself off, but her already soaked clothes became even more disheveled.

"..."

The girl gazed intently at Linsey.

Although the man in front of her was somewhat clueless about romance, she was determined to succeed in this mission.

A young, solitary awakener.

For ordinary families with ample means, he is the ideal son-in-law.

Luo Shanna composed herself and was about to speak again, "Mr. Linsey, I..."

Rumble—

Suddenly, the earth began to tremble.

The girl in the shop was terrified, but Linsey ignored her and rushed straight to the second-floor window.

Soon, Linsey stood on the rooftop in the heavy rain.

Directly in front of him, the waters of the Merchant River surged and roared.

My gaze pierced through the rain curtain, looking into the distance.

Although the stone walls of Nine Bends City were built thick and tall, they could not completely cover the magnificent forest.

Looking out now, the tree canopies peeking through the city walls do indeed sway in the breeze.

Linsey murmured in the heavy rain:

"Is this... another strange event in the forest?"