His luck was good. After giving him the regular quest, the other party had thrown in a side quest to find a city resident's cat along the way. Finding it would earn him another 50 reputation, and failing would cost him nothing.
A quest like this was an obvious choice.
[You accepted the temporary quest: Find the missing cat.] [You left Phoenix City and headed for Sunlight Grove.]
Sunlight Grove was another new location Mu You had unlocked after his reputation reached friendly. It lay west of Phoenix City, not far away. Riding his Chocobo, Mu You arrived after just over ten minutes.
[You entered Sunlight Grove.] [This forest, blessed with eternal spring, is filled with exceptionally dense arcane energy. The sunlight barrier enveloping the forest allows it to absorb ample light during the day, making it a gathering place for all sorts of sunlight creatures. As a result, it only brims with vitality while the sun is shining.] [It is late, and the grove is silent. Bustling and lively during the day, Sunlight Grove is particularly deserted at night. Only a few luminous mushroom plants still serve as light sources, illuminating your path...]
Put simply, Sunlight Grove was a place the Sunlight Elves Tribe had set aside specifically for their children's first training experiences. Most monsters inside were very weak, averaging only level three or four, with the strongest no higher than level eight. Most also appeared only during the day. It perfectly suited the Sunlight Elves' characteristics, but was decidedly unfriendly to outsiders.
Of course, Mu You had never expected to level up here. He had come purely for the quests, and immediately began searching without pause after entering the forest.
Fortunately, mounts were not restricted in this forest. He could do the quests