Looking at Black Cat Belle's tangled expression, Jia Na just smiled and shook her head.
"This is just to thank Miss Bei'er for her guidance on Witchcraft cultivation last time."
"Did I guide you? Why don't I remember...?"
Although there was no impression, after having a reason, Black Cat Belle was no longer reserved, flicked its tail, and the canned silver fish in Jia Na's hand directly floated in front of it, then quickly disappeared into the dimensional rift.
"Did you come this time to submit a mission or exchange for Witchcraft?"
"I want to exchange for a Guardian-type Witchcraft. Does Miss Bei'er have any recommendations?"
"Guardian-type Witchcraft, huh..."
A gift softens the tongue. After several feedings, Black Cat Belle's attitude towards Jia Na clearly changed quite a bit.
Although the black cat's attitude has always been quite arrogant, compared to how it ignores other apprentices, its attitude towards Jia Na can be said to be much more patient.
Even if there were other apprentices who secretly and openly sent some things, due to Jia Na's naturally high Charm attribute, when she did the same things, she could leave a good impression on Black Cat Belle that far surpassed others.
"Although you are a First-Level Wizard Apprentice, your mental power seems to be close to breaking through, and you also have Plant Affinity talent..."
After a brief thought, a magic scroll flew out from Black Cat Belle's dimensional rift.
"From the current perspective, this Witchcraft is relatively suitable for you."
【Floral Guardian】: Guardian-type Witchcraft, constructs a Wizard shield with a floral totem, can be immune to physical and magic attacks below twenty scale points, ineffective against mental Witchcraft, and can to a certain extent be immune to apprentice-level toxins. (Note: Caster must master Plant Affinity talent to cultivate)
Looking at the brief introduction on the scroll's title page, when she saw that the initial shield limit of the Floral Guardian Witchcraft could reach twenty scale points, she couldn't help but reveal a satisfied expression.
"Although this Witchcraft is good, due to clear restrictions on talent, the exchange rate is lower, only requiring forty academic points."
Hearing this, Jia Na couldn't help but nod.
The exchange points for Guardian-type Witchcraft have always been relatively high, like 【Elemental Guardian】 which has broader talent requirements, the exchange points reached seventy-five academic points. It was five academic points more expensive than the Ritual Wizardry 【Elf Summoning】 Jia Na exchanged before, and the initial shield scale limit was only equivalent to 【Floral Guardian】.
"Thank you Miss Bei'er, I will exchange for this Witchcraft then."
After speaking, Jia Na took out forty-two jin sule from her Bauhinia wallet and respectfully handed them to Black Cat Belle.
"When you have time, earn more academic points. Paying with jin sule will have a premium."
After counting the jin sule, Black Cat Belle did not forget to kindly instruct Jia Na.
"Okay, thank you for the reminder."
Passing through the crowd after leaving the Magic Tower, Jia Na again took out her wallet and counted the balance inside.
"I wanted to save some money before, but unexpectedly, in just the blink of an eye, I spent another forty-two jin sule."
Although it pained her heart, thinking of the high returns that might be brought back from the Mist Forest later, and the omnipresent dangers in the spatial rift, even with the Guardian Veil Richard-Eva borrowed from his family as a guarantee, she still had to prepare in advance.
After all, as a First-Level Wizard Apprentice, she was teaming up with two Third-Level Apprentices and one Second-Level Apprentice, and she herself was slightly weaker in the team.
Therefore, she had to take full precautions, and while exerting her own role as much as possible, she absolutely could not hold the team back.
"Besides this, it's compressed food, water, and antidotes... There are still a few antidotes in the dorm, just buying some compressed food from the cafeteria will be enough."
Theoretically, the few of them departing from White Coral Academy, after reaching the Mist Valley space and entering the rift, and then returning from it, the total time will not exceed 24 hours. Just out of caution, Jia Na still decided to take them along first.
"Hope tomorrow night's action can go smoothly..."
...
The next day, evening.
After completing the Ancient Magic History course in the morning, Jia Na returned to the dorm and focused on practicing the newly acquired Witchcraft. Until evening, Jia Na, according to the agreed time, came alone to the Mist Forest entrance.
"Good evening, Mr. Luo. It seems you are the first among us to arrive."
"It's alright, I was just a few minutes earlier than you."
Among the four people, the first to arrive was Luo - Yinhu. At this moment, Luo - Yinhu, wearing a magic robe the same color as the night, was quietly standing among the trees. It was as if a layer of shadow was cast upon him, making it hard for people to see him clearly.
"Crunch-- Crunch--"
Just as Jia Na was exchanging pleasantries with the taciturn Luo - Yinhu, Richard-Eva and Suo Luo-Lie Yan also followed closely behind, stepping on the dry branches on the ground, and quickly walked to the meeting spot.
"Since everyone has arrived, let's set off... Luo, according to the plan, you are responsible for leading the way."
"Okay."
Seeing that everyone had arrived, Richard-Eva, also wearing a dark magic robe, then greeted the few people and walked towards the Mist Forest.
"Falsehood manifests reality, illusions overlap!"
At the moment the four people stepped into the Mist Forest, according to the prearranged plan, Luo - Yinhu quickly chanted the spell silently and cast a layer of illusion on the few people.
"This Witchcraft can last for four hours. During this period, you must not be too far from me, otherwise, the Witchcraft will become ineffective."
Hearing this, the few people cooperatively nodded.
...
"Cuckoo cuckoo--"
The Mist Forest at night was extremely quiet. Besides the calls of a few cuckoos by her ear, there was the low chirping of insects at night, making Jia Na, who was entering the Mist Forest at night for the first time, feel more heaviness in her heart besides being nervous.
"Shush, be careful, there is the smell of magical beasts ahead."
The one speaking was Suo Luo-Lie Yan, who was standing at the back of the team. Because he possessed the Lava Lizard bloodline, Suo Luo-Lie Yan was very sensitive to the smell of magical beasts.
"Do you know what kind of magical beasts they are?"
"I don't know, but there are quite a few. If we continue forward, about two hundred meters more, we will encounter them."
Hearing Suo Luo-Lie Yan's reply, Richard-Eva couldn't help but furrow his brow.
"Luo, are there any other recommended routes?"
"This is the closest one. If we change routes, I cannot guarantee arriving at Mist Valley on time."
Hearing Luo - Yinhu's reply, Richard-Eva's brow couldn't help but furrow tighter.
According to past experience, at night in the Mist Forest, it's best not to easily make a move, otherwise, the smell of blood can easily attract enemies hidden in the dark.
"It's just a few magical beasts. If they see through the illusion, at worst, we'll finish the fight quickly..."
"Perhaps I have a way."
Just as Suo Luo-Lie Yan suggested directly killing them, Jia Na, who had been silent, suddenly spoke up.