Chapter 132: The Heroic Age
Chapter 132: The Heroic Age
Crack!
Back inside the house, Lin Sai prepared some food and laid out several copies of the Chronicles on the table. As she searched through the books, she also took the time to clarify the specifics of her abilities.
Through the Food Preparation skill, she could create food that provided various bonuses to the consumer. However, the effects of the same type could not be stacked infinitely.
Only the highest bonus of the same type would be applied.
For example, if Lin Sai consumed two different meals, one granting +2 Agility and +2 Strength, and the other granting +1 Constitution and +1 Strength, she would only receive the benefits of +2 Agility, +2 Strength, and +1 Constitution, not +2 Agility, +3 Strength, and +1 Constitution.
"The highest bonus is taken for similar effects, a classic setting indeed..."
Muttering to herself, Lin Sai found the corresponding record and recited it aloud:
"On the 14th of June, the town's first wooden house was completed. A bright shooting star fell in the northeastern sky that very night, causing a faint earthquake."
This was an ancient piece of history, recorded over a hundred years ago.
Even in the entire first volume of the Chronicles, this event was only briefly mentioned during the town's construction.
At that time, the Hidden Frontier consisted of a single lighthouse and two or three houses.
The population was minuscule compared to its current size.
The residents were fully dedicated to building the town and had no time to investigate a fallen meteorite.
Once the dust settled and the town's development was on track, a significant amount of time had passed.
This single sentence about the meteorite's fall was buried in history, and no one bothered to make the long journey to explore the site.
If Lin Sai hadn't been so meticulous when reviewing the information, she might have missed this crucial piece of data.
However, for Lin Sai at this moment, such a brief message was enough to spark hope.
"Recording the Chronicles is indeed a good habit."
"Should I start keeping a diary too...?"
Having confirmed the information she sought, Lin Sai didn't want to waste any more time.
She quickly packed her bag with the necessary supplies and left the wooden house, stepping into the darkness.
"..."
"This time, I shouldn't bother Joel again."
The sky wasn't too dark yet, so Lin Sai thought for a moment before heading east of the town.
She wasn't sure how long she would be gone, but the plants in the glass greenhouse still needed tending.
In the frontier town, Lin Sai trusted her three friends, Joel, Ju, and Anna, who were around her age.
She had already asked Joel for help twice and felt too embarrassed to bother him again. As for Ju, he occasionally accompanied Dan on hunting trips, so he might not have much time to regularly visit the greenhouse.
So, leaving the Lord's Manor and joining Anna from the Death Sect seemed like the ideal choice for Lin Sai's request.
Soon, Lin Sai arrived at the familiar place and found Red Moon and Anna in Red Moon's room.
The flickering candlelight cast their shadows on the window, and as Lin Sai listened, she realized they were engaged in a lesson, with Anna learning from Red Moon.
A smile naturally appeared on Lin Sai's face as she recalled her own time learning under Red Moon, and memories flooded her mind.
She approached and gently knocked on the door frame. When the door opened, and Red Moon and Anna turned their gaze towards her, Lin Sai spoke directly:
"Anna, I need your help with something."
Anna looked puzzled, but upon noticing Lin Sai's neat and tidy appearance, she nodded decisively.
"What is it? Tell me."
Lin Sai stated her intention, "I'm planning to go out for a while, so I'd like to trouble you to look after the plants I've been cultivating."
Naturally, Anna didn't refuse, "Of course, is there anything I should pay attention to while taking care of the plants?"
Lin Sai took out her pre-prepared cultivation notes, "The methods of care are already written here."
"Among all the plants, pay close attention to the wheat and potatoes, and it's best to record their state changes..."
After Lin Sai finished explaining the details of plant cultivation, she didn't want to burden Anna with this favor for nothing.
The previous achievement reward came in handy, and she took out the Emerald Earring.
The beautiful accessory immediately caught Anna's eye.
The girl's eyes, like amethyst, lit up, and a look of joy appeared on her fair face, "Is this a gift?"
Lin Sai handed the earrings to Anna, "I can't let you help me for nothing."
As she said this, Lin Sai took out some food from her bag and placed it in front of Red Moon and Anna.
"Granny, these are some foods I've made recently."
"They taste good, you should try them too."
After Red Moon and Anna tasted the food, they couldn't help but exclaim in admiration.
Sharing perfect food with friends and family, Lin Sai felt she had accomplished what she needed at the chapel, and she prepared to bid farewell and depart.
However, Lin Sai suddenly remembered the task of reviving the Ancestor Spirit.
Considering the doctrine of the Death Sect, she casually asked Red Moon, "By the way, Granny, do you know about the Ancestor Spirit?"
Instantly, Red Moon's expression turned serious.
"Ancestor Spirit? Lin Sai, where did you hear that name?"
"The Hidden Frontier should have no related records, right?"
This was the first time Lin Sai had seen Red Moon's expression so solemn, and she immediately realized the uniqueness of the situation, quickly responding, "I accidentally came into contact with the power of the Ancestor Spirit, so I'm curious."
Red Moon shook her head firmly, "This is dangerous."
"In a world occupied by various city-states, it's best not to mention that word."
Lin Sai asked curiously, "Are they some kind of taboo?"
Red Moon continued her explanation, "Among the thirteen major factions of Awakened ones across various worlds, one of them is called Believers. They combine their faith with Essence, unleashing unique and powerful forces."
"At the same time, this faith power can also transcend the limits of life, creating supreme beings. In the ancient past, rulers created by Believers with this power almost dominated all worlds and ruthlessly enslaved all life."
Anna noticed a key term in Red Moon's words:
"Ancient past?"
Red Moon nodded slightly, "That's history from tens of thousands of years ago. Only the oldest factions have records of that era."
Red Moon's tone became nostalgic, "The monsters born from faith ruled and controlled people's lives and thoughts. But the vast universe would never be completely dominated by them. A thousand years later, the Heroic Era arrived, and powerful individuals from various city-states defeated them, restoring freedom to all worlds."
Lin Sai also curiously asked, "And now?"
Red Moon continued her explanation, "The Believers' faction still exists, but people don't allow them to gather that kind of faith power."
"Once the appearance of an Ancestor Spirit, Nature Spirit, or Divine Spirit is discovered..."
"...a joint expedition from various worlds will be the outcome."
(End of Chapter)
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