Chapter 216: soul Feedback
"Lola?"
"Master, I am Lola—"
Holding the hand the Thorn Flower Fairy extended, Jia Na's face couldn't help but flash with surprise.
"You can finally speak."
After a few simple communications with the Thorn Flower Fairy, Jia Na found that its current intelligence was roughly at the level of a six or seven-year-old child.
However, compared to the Thorn Flower Fairy that previously acted solely on instinct, this was a qualitative breakthrough.
After all, the birth of intelligence proved that the Thorn Flower Fairy's talent ceiling was no longer limited to that of an ordinary elemental spirit. Its future also held more possibilities.
"Have you mastered any new abilities?"
"Yes, Master."
As soon as the words fell, in an instant, Jia Na's perspective instantly switched to the Thorn Flower Fairy.
As scene after scene quickly emerged from Jia Na's mind, Jia Na gradually understood the Thorn Flower Fairy's new abilities.
"Deadly Poison and Swallowing—"
Unlike the paralyzing toxin it previously possessed, the Thorn Flower Fairy's newly acquired 【Deadly Poison】 talent truly gave it the ability to kill enemies solely through poison.
In addition to the commonly used neuro-paralyzing toxin, the new biological toxins the Thorn Flower Fairy mastered had the effect of causing enemies to suffocate, feel nauseous and dizzy, and experience cardiac arrest in a short period of time.
And these toxins could not only be secreted through the thorn spikes but also be spread long-distance through pollen, making it a very troublesome ability.
The second new talent, 【Swallowing】, was what Jia Na believed to be the most groundbreaking talent the Thorn Flower Fairy mastered through this evolution.
Unlike ordinary beasts that devour flesh and blood, the Thorn Flower Fairy's 【Swallowing】 talent was more inclined towards devouring the energy essence within its prey to nourish itself.
Moreover, the Thorn Flower Fairy was not picky about what it 【Swallowed】; whether it was inanimate or living, as long as it had "nutrition,"
the Thorn Flower Fairy could take it all.
"Looking at it this way, in addition to plant essences, the flesh and blood of high-level magical beasts can also serve as a source of energy supply for the Thorn Flower Fairy—."
Of course, Jia Na still hoped that the Thorn Flower Fairy would be a little more self-aware, hunt more in the 【Thorn Plane】, and be self-sufficient, instead of always waiting for Jia Na to feed it—
This was not only for the Thorn Flower Fairy; Jia Na had similar requirements for the other several contracted creatures.
Those who could hunt on their own should proactively seek promotion resources (Flame Guardian and Thundercloud); those who could not hunt should work harder on cultivation (specifically referring to the Celestial Sparrow and Hundred-Eyed Mirror Demon).
Otherwise, the little money Jia Na earned would all be eaten up by them.
"Although it seems like I've saved tens of thousands of jin sule now, if I buy a little more top-quality elemental essence, it won't be enough."
Especially for relatively rare lightning elemental essence, just thinking about it gave Jia Na a headache.
But thankfully, with Jarvis Roland's promised half-price guarantee, Jia Na could save a lot of money.
"Alright, Lola, there's nothing for you here, you can go back—remember to cultivate diligently."
"Okay, Master~"
After instructing the Thorn Flower Fairy, Jia Na dispelled the contract power and sent it back to the 【Thorn Plane】.
"After breakfast, I'll go to the library to preview the second-year courses."
Just as Jia Na was about to get up to wash in the washroom, suddenly, a pure plant-type magical power surged out from her magic circuit, only returning to normal after a moment.
"The 【Plant Affinity】 talent has increased by another 5%? As expected, this is the meaning of Summoning apprentices working hard to raise contracted creatures."
Looking at the character panel, where the 【Plant Affinity】 talent had increased to 88% again due to the Thorn Flower Fairy's soul feedback, Jia Na's face couldn't help but show genuine relief.
"Caw—caw—"
Just as Jia Na was immersed in the joy of her talent increasing, the noise of the Raven outside the window successfully pulled her attention back.
"Is it going to snow again—"
Looking at the slightly gloomy weather outside the window, Jia Na only thought for a moment before going to wash as usual and continuing with her day's schedule—
Two days later, White Coral Academy.
As the magical steam airship slowly landed on campus, the apprentice seedlings recruited by Grace-Eva
walked down the deck one by one through the ship's door.
"I heard that White Coral Academy only took in over ninety apprentices this time, which is quite a bit less than in previous years."
Hearing Vivian's words from the side, Jia Na also nodded.
"The ranking of the Turin Wizard Gathering Place has dropped quite a bit in recent years, and the number of students has also decreased somewhat."
Every year, Dordogne ranks the affiliated third-level Wizard Gathering Places. Jia Na didn't know the specific ranking method; she only knew it was a point system.
And Turin, as a Wizard Gathering Place located in the middle reaches, with its general competitiveness, its geographical location also didn't have much attraction.
Coupled with no particularly outstanding highlights in economic strength and urban construction, it made it much more difficult for White Coral Academy to recruit apprentices compared to other Wizard Gathering Places of the same level.
"It's a good thing Professor Grace personally went to recruit this time; if it were someone else, they probably wouldn't have recruited as many people as they did now. Although people in the Lower City might not know the name Grace-Eva, the Scarlet Witch, her inherent aloof and powerful aura was particularly intimidating and easily intimidated those young apprentices who didn't understand."
"Speaking of which, Jia Na, when you become a Formal Wizard and recruit people, you'll definitely break the historical recruitment record—"
Have you ever thought about coming back to the academy to be a teacher in the future?"
Looking at Vivian's slightly hopeful eyes, Jia Na just smiled faintly.
"Who can say for sure about the future? Instead of worrying about this, you should think about how to pass the future White Tower Trial."
"Hmph~"
Hearing Jia Na shift the topic to Dordogne's White Tower Trial, Vivian, who had been anxious about this matter for a while, just pouted and avoided the topic.
"Whoosh—"
—
Steam injection, wings unfolded. After everyone had disembarked, the magical steam airship spread its steel wings like feathers on both sides, and with rich steam, it sailed back into the air and disappeared.
"The Eva Family's latest developed steam-winged airship doesn't look much different from before."
Looking at the magical steam airship that had disappeared from sight, Vivian on the side couldn't help but mutter in a sarcastic tone.
"I think it's just for show; it can't compare to the Rose Family's new products at all."
"Hmm, I agree with that. The quality of the Rose Family's products is indeed better."
"See—"
Looking at Vivian's slightly awkward expression as she tried to suppress her pride, Jia Na echoed her words while also feeling a little amused in her heart.
As the two major old families in Turin, the Eva Family and the Rose Family both held a certain market share in the airship manufacturing industry. However, as the profits from manufacturing became lower and lower, the competition between the two families also became increasingly fierce.
And Vivian, as the eldest daughter among the younger generation of the Rose Family, having been influenced by the family since childhood, naturally had a thorough understanding of the competitors in various industries.
Therefore, when she saw the latest product of the Eva Family, a competitor, it was inevitable that she would feel a sense of rivalry.
Regarding this, Jia Na, who had long understood Vivian's personality, also skillfully echoed her, providing enough emotional value—