The Moonlit Spirit Cat with Maxed-Out Charm

Chapter 104 The Moonlit Spirit Cat with Maxed-Out Charm

In the dense forest, sunlight is cut into fragments of gold by layers of broad leaves, dappling the soft humus in the woods.

Led by Chen Shi, the students carefully traversed the forest path covered with tangled tree roots and thick moss.

Each person was accompanied by a pet, vigilantly observing the tranquil yet vibrant environment.

Chen, walking at the front of the group, explained in a steady voice: "As you all learned in your textbooks, the Wall of Eternal Night stretches for thousands of kilometers in the North, bordering several beast kingdoms. The forest we are in now is the only way to the Elven Royal Court."

He paused, allowing the students to process the information, and continued, "Besides the Elven Royal Court that we are about to encounter, to the due north is the Frost Crystal Beast Domain, which is covered in ice and snow all year round; to the west is the Profound Mountain Beast Domain, which is dominated by towering mountains and underground caves."

"Both of these beast realms contain more than one pet beast kingdom, and their overall strength should not be underestimated."

Chen Shi changed the subject, his tone becoming serious: "But you must also understand that we human beast tamers have had friction, conflict and competition with these beast kingdoms for thousands of years."

"Differences in resources, territory, and ideology have always made our relationship delicate, involving both cooperation and trade, as well as confrontation and conflict. The world outside the wall is far more complex than we imagine."

"However," he softened his tone, "relatively speaking, the relationship between our Eastern Federation and the Elven Royal Court is relatively good."

"Elves generally have long lifespans, love nature and art, and value order and balance. Although they are not allies with us, they have maintained neutral to friendly relations for a long time, and trade and cultural exchanges are relatively frequent."

Lin Chen nodded thoughtfully.

This is probably the fundamental reason why the first field practice was held in the Elven Kingdom.

Zhou Ming couldn't help but raise his hand and ask curiously, "Teacher Chen, I've heard that elves are all gentle, kind, and generous. Is that true?"

Chen Shi stopped and looked around at the students who also had questions, then solemnly replied, "This is a very dangerous idea."

"Elves are a large and complex race, much like humans, and are divided into many different subspecies and tribes."

"Some elven tribes are indeed relatively gentle and love music and poetry; but some elven tribes are naturally inclined to fighting and hunting, are brave and skilled in battle, and are even extremely xenophobic; and some elves live in seclusion, study natural magic, and are solitary in nature."

"Therefore, we must never use the word 'gentle and kind' to stereotype an entire vast intelligent race."

Upon hearing this, everyone suddenly understood.

While Chen Shi continued explaining, Yun Chuxiu walked over to Lin Chen and lowered her voice, "Brother Chen, when we go back this time, my sister wants to meet you."

Lin Chen was taken aback upon hearing this and turned his head: "Your sister?"

"Um.

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Yun Chuxiu nodded: "My sister's name is Yun Chufei, and she is the vice captain of our school's team. She was away training for a while, and as soon as she returned to school, she heard about your achievements and became very interested in you. She insisted on meeting you."

"But you just came back from the wilderness yesterday and participated in practical activities today, so you didn't find an opportunity."

Lin Chen nodded: "Okay, we'll talk about it when we get back."

As they talked, the group continued their journey through the forest.

Chen Shi, drawing on the immediate environment, continuously explained essential knowledge and experience for wilderness survival: how to distinguish between edible wild fruits and poisonous mushrooms, how to use the terrain to avoid potential dangers, and basic coping strategies when encountering different wild animals.

The students benefited greatly from what they saw with their own eyes.

After walking for about an hour, we ventured deeper into the forest. The surroundings became increasingly quiet, with even the chirping of birds and insects becoming much less frequent.

One student couldn't help but ask, "Teacher Chen, why haven't we seen many wild animals after walking for so long?"

Chen Shi didn't turn his head, and said calmly, "If you were a wild pet, and you saw dozens of humans with dozens of pets walking aggressively towards you on your own territory, would you jump out to greet them, or would you quickly hide?"

"Hahaha!" Everyone burst into laughter.

Just then, the scene ahead suddenly changed.

Among the branches of giant trees that require several people to encircle, dozens of exquisite little wooden houses were neatly arranged.

These log cabins are constructed entirely from logs, vines, broad leaves, and bark, blending perfectly with the giant trees as if they were born there.

The log cabins come in various shapes; some are round like nests, some are elegantly conical, and some have small terraces and spiraling wooden staircases.

Many wooden houses also have dried exotic fruits, woven garlands, or shimmering natural crystals hanging at their entrances, creating a natural and exquisite aesthetic.

"We've arrived."

Chen Shi stopped and whispered to the students, "This is the first elven tribe we will encounter—the Morning Wind Elf Tribe. They have lived in this forest for generations, and to officially enter the territory of the Elven Royal Court, we must obtain their permission."

"Squeak—"

The wooden door of a small cabin was gently pushed open from the inside.

Immediately afterwards, a slender and agile figure fluttered out with almost transparent, thin wings, hovering in mid-air.

This is a morning breeze sprite.

It is about half a meter tall, with a slender and elongated body, and its skin is light gray, like the faintest ray of light before dawn.

Her features were so exquisite they resembled a work of art, and her pointed ears peeked out from her long, light gray-blue hair.

The wings on its back are thin and translucent, and each gentle flap brings up a subtle, cool breeze.

The Morning Breeze Elf, dressed in simple clothing woven from unknown fibers and leaves, was sizing up the group of uninvited guests below.

Race Name: Morrowind Elf

[Attribute: Wind]

[Race Rank: Mid-Elite]

"Squeak—"

The doors of the other treehouses were also pushed open one after another, and one after another, Morning Breeze Sprites, which were similar in shape but slightly different in details, flapped their wings and flew out from their respective treehouses.

Like a flock of startled birds in the forest, they quickly gathered in the air, circling around Lin Chen and his group with a hint of scrutiny.

A whispering sound, like the tinkling of wind chimes, rang out between them.

Chen Shi lowered his voice and quickly instructed the students: "The Morning Breeze Spirits are born to yearn for the sky and worship freedom. Their personalities are like the wind: vast, unrestrained, and dislike restraint."

"Therefore, they are not keen on engaging in in-depth interactions with other races. While they are not necessarily hostile, they often behave rather indifferently or even coldly."

"It's normal for them to ignore you a little later, don't worry about it."

"Understood!" The students nodded in unison.

Just then, the first Morning Breeze Sprite to appear scanned the crowd, and its eyes suddenly lit up when its gaze swept over the Radiant Moon Cat.

Completely ignoring other people and pets, it flapped its wings and flew lightly towards the Moonlit Spirit Cat.

As if drawn by some invisible force, the other Morning Breeze sprites all changed direction and converged on the Radiant Moon Cat.

In the blink of an eye, dozens of Morning Breeze Sprites formed a tight circle around the Moonlit Spirit Cat.

These elves floated in mid-air, tilting their heads, and sizing up the Radiant Moon Cat with their clear eyes, like those of a forest spring.

After a brief silence.

"ah!"

"Eek~"

Almost simultaneously, the Morning Breeze Elves smiled kindly at the Moonlit Spirit Cat.

They no longer just quietly observed, but instead flapped their wings joyfully, making a clear, melodious sound like wind chimes, and danced around the Moonlit Spirit Cat.

Its lithe figure drew graceful arcs in the air, and the breeze brought by its thin wings ruffled the fur of the Moonlit Spirit Cat.

A few of the bolder Morning Breeze sprites even reached out their slender fingers, wanting to gently touch the Moonlit Spirit Cat's soft and smooth fur, their eyes filled with undisguised affection and closeness.

The Moonlit Spirit Cat seemed to have long been accustomed to this situation, letting them fly around it.

Zhou Ming blinked, then turned his head blankly to look at Chen Shi, who was also somewhat taken aback, and asked, "Teacher Chen, didn't you say that the Morning Breeze Elf was very aloof? This—"

Chen Shi's facial muscles twitched almost imperceptibly. He coughed lightly and explained calmly, "Ahem, that's why I said never to have stereotypes about any pet. Hmm, it seems Lin Chen's pet is quite popular with the Morning Breeze Elf."

Lin Chen gazed at the Radiant Moon Cat, which was enthusiastically surrounded by the Morning Breeze Spirits, his thoughts racing.

In the wasteland, Shadowcutter showed an almost fanatical adoration for Moonlit Spirit Cat.

Here, even the morning breeze spirits, known for their aloofness and freedom, treat it with warmth.

Lin Chen pondered to himself, "It seems that Nuomi's charm is not limited to cat-like pets; it also has a great attraction for these nature-friendly and perceptive elves."

Moreover, glutinous rice is not only attractive to the opposite sex, but also to the same sex.

After the Morning Breeze sprites had been interacting with the Moonlit Spirit Cat for a while, Chen Shi stepped forward and explained their purpose to the oldest-looking Morning Breeze sprite.

The morning breeze sprite lingered on the Moonlit Cat, its gaze drifting to Chen Shi before casually waving at him with a soft "Eek~".

"————" Chen Shi was stunned.

So easy?

He glanced thoughtfully at the Moonlit Cat surrounded by the Morning Breeze Elves, and suddenly realized.

It seems that thanks to this pet, the Morning Breeze sprites are in a good mood and have even skipped the routine check.

"In that case, thank you very much." Chen Shi readily agreed and turned to the students, saying, "Alright, let's go and hurry up to reach the designated camp before dark."

The group prepared to set off again.

But when they saw Lin Chen and the others were about to leave, the group of Morning Breeze Elves became unhappy.

They swarmed around again, but this time they didn't just surround the Moonlit Cat. Instead, they formed a loose encirclement, blocking Lin Chen and the Moonlit Cat in the middle, their wings flapping even more rapidly.

This was the first time Chen Shi had encountered such a situation. He was about to intervene when Lin Chen stepped forward and spoke first: "Teacher Chen, I remember there's an independent activity later on, where we need to explore and complete tasks within a certain area, right?"

Chen Shi nodded: "Yes."

Lin Chen continued, "Then, may I request a local guide for my independent activities?"

Chen Shi instinctively wanted to refuse.

But before he could speak, he suddenly remembered Lin Chen's strength, which far surpassed that of his peers, and the Morning Wind Elves in front of him whose attitudes had changed drastically just because of his pet beast. His thoughts raced through his mind.

This kind of independent activity posed no difficulty for Lin Chen, so it was better to use this method to defuse this minor incident.

So Chen Shi swallowed back the words he was about to say and slowly nodded: "Okay."

Then, Lin Chen turned to the group of Morning Wind Elves and said, "We need to continue into the forest, but we are not familiar with this place, so we need a guide to lead the way."

As he spoke, he gently patted the little head of the Moonlit Spirit Cat.

The Moonlit Spirit Cat immediately understood, raised its amethyst-like eyes to look at the Morning Breeze Spirits, nodded gently, and let out a soft "meow".

The Moonlit Spirit Cat nodded, and the effect was immediate.

"ah!"

"Waaaaah!"

The elves rushed to Lin Chen and the Moonlit Spirit Cat, their eyes sparkling with longing.

In an instant, the competition among the elves for the guide spot escalated into pushing and shoving each other. Some even puffed out their cheeks and gathered faint whirlwinds in their hands, and a chaotic battle was about to break out.

"Eek!"

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Just then, a Morning Breeze Sprite, noticeably larger than its counterparts, flew to the front.

It first let out a series of slightly scolding cries at its excited companions to calm them down, before turning to Lin Chen and the Radiant Moon Cat.

Lin Chen looked at the Morning Breeze Elf, whose aura was clearly different, and his gaze fell on the blue pattern on the latter's chest. He nodded: "Then I've decided on you."

It's actually quite simple to tell the personality of a Morning Breeze Elf: the male has gray markings on its chest, while the female has cyan markings.

Through several wilderness training experiences, Lin Chen deeply realized the importance of having a local guide.

What's more, this time the guide is a very eye-catching Morning Breeze Elf.

After the guide confirmed the plan, the group of Morning Breeze Spirits stopped surrounding Lin Chen and Radiant Moon Cat and made way for them to leave.

Seeing this, Teacher Chen Shi breathed a sigh of relief: "Alright, problem solved, let's continue!"

The team set off again, but this time, Lin Chen was accompanied by a Morning Breeze Elf Guide with fluttering transparent thin wings and a serious and responsible expression.

"Brother Chen, you're amazing." Zhou Ming leaned over and gave him a thumbs up. "You can even recruit an elf to be your guide. How about you help me recruit one to take home?"

"You know, I've always had a soft spot for elves."

Lin Chen said irritably, "I know exactly what you're thinking."

Zhou Ming chuckled.

Lin Chen added, "This is thanks to Nuomi; it's more popular with the other pets."

Zhou Ming nodded in agreement: "I could tell from those cat-licking buddies."

While talking with Zhou Ming, Lin Chen secretly pondered: The charm of the Radiant Moon Cat is already great enough. If it evolves to the next stage, wouldn't its charm value break through the sky?

Moreover, after evolving into its next form, its charm may not be limited to pets, but will also have a huge appeal to humans.

Thinking about it carefully, it's terrifying.

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