Lei Luo’s eyes lit up.
It was the first-tier magical beast, the Greylag Goose, mentioned in the previous intelligence report; its meat was delicious and a rare delicacy.
“Aid.”
“Yes, my lord!”
“Take two knights skilled in archery and hunt a few Gray Geese.”
“Yes!”
Moonlight excitedly circled Lei Luo’s horse twice, a low purr rumbling in its throat, eager to try.
“Do you want to try some too?”
Moonlight immediately brought its head over and rubbed hard against Lei Luo’s leg.
Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!
Several arrows tore through the air, accurately striking a few Gray Geese on the edge of the flock.
Gah! Gah!
The shot Gray Geese let out shrill cries, flapping their wings and falling to the ground.
This sudden attack startled the entire flock; they squawked, flapped their wings, and flew a hundred meters away.
Moonlight excitedly joined the hunt, chasing after the plumpest Greylag Goose, and seeing the large goose about to take flight, it quickly shot out a bolt of lightning to stun it.
Carrying a large goose even bigger than itself, Moonlight returned with its head held high, presenting its prize.
“That’s enough!”
Seeing that they had already hunted over a dozen plump Gray Geese, Lei Luo immediately ordered them to stop, “Collect the prey, we’re going back!”
The knights swiftly stepped forward, gathering the Gray Geese that had been shot and those “captured” by Moonlight.
Moonlight, meanwhile, proudly carried the largest Greylag Goose, walked up to Lei Luo, placed the prey down, and looked up with a “praise me” expression.
“Well done.”
Lei Luo patted its head.
Over a dozen heavy Gray Geese were tied up and hung on the horses’ backs.
In the evening, several bonfires were lit in the open space in the center of the town.
The deliciousness of the Gray Geese earned everyone’s praise.
Two whole roasted geese, golden and crispy, were placed in front of it.
It ate without ceremony, opening its large mouth, its face covered in grease, and a satisfied purr rumbling in its throat.
One, two… soon, only a few scattered bones remained of the two large geese.
Late at night, when all was quiet, the clamor faded.
Lei Luo returned to his room, and Moonlight, content, lay sprawled at the foot of his bed, fast asleep.
In his hand, he toyed with a brass ring; the ring was old and worn, reflecting little luster even in the firelight, and the gem once set in it was gone.
This was a ring Lei Luo had bought for three silver eagles at the general store.
He carefully took out a magic stone and embedded it; with enhanced mental perception, the magic stone’s energy connected with the ring, and this old ring subtly began to change.
The next morning, it was another beautiful sunny day.
【Daily Intelligence Update】
【1: Attracted by the abnormal elemental fluctuations within the abandoned mine, a giant ground sloth active nearby has chosen the abandoned mine as its new den.】
【2: A group of Sand Rats is approaching Blackstone Town. Sand Rats are first-tier magical beasts, skilled at burrowing, not strong in combat, and are gregarious magical creatures with short breeding cycles. Once they form a large scale, they will cause devastating damage to crops and granary reserves in the area.】
【3: Someone once saw traces of a Pegasus group on the edge of the Mist Forest, west of the Black Stone Mountain Range. Pegasuses are second-tier magical beasts, robust and extremely fast in running and flying, making them excellent knight mounts. The reason the Pegasus group appeared here is because a large patch of magical alfalfa grass grows on the edge of the Mist Forest. Magical alfalfa grass is the favorite forage of herbivorous magical beasts like Pegasuses; long-term consumption can strengthen their bloodline and physique.】
【4: An Ironclad Rhinoceros is wandering in the area south of the Blackwater River. The Ironclad Rhinoceros is a third-tier magical beast, with a violent and irritable temperament. Currently, this Ironclad Rhinoceros has just given birth to two cubs and is in its berserk period, with extremely strong aggressiveness.】
【5: Old Huke, the blacksmith in Blackstone Town, seems to possess an ancient dwarven forging technique, but he never easily reveals it to others.】
【6: Upstream of the Valley where the Gray Geese reside, the flowing water has formed a small waterfall, and behind the waterfall, there seems to be a hidden cave.】
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【10: Your knight cultivation is becoming increasingly complete, and your Knight Seed is robust enough. Perhaps today is the day you break through to a formal knight.】
“Aid!”
Aid appeared at the door almost instantly, full of vigor.
“Go get Old Buck.”
“Yes!”
Shortly after, Old Buck, with his gray hair but robust spirit, followed Aid into the room.
“My Lord, you sent for me?”
“Mayor Buck, please sit.” Lei Luo pointed to the chair beside him, “During yesterday’s knight patrol, traces of Sand Rats were found within the territory.”
Old Buck’s expression immediately became serious.
“Sand Rats? That’s not a good sign, my lord. Those things reproduce very quickly and are excellent at ruining grain. The town also suffered from a rat plague before, with heavy losses.”
Lei Luo said, “Immediately organize the townspeople, especially the experienced old hunters and farmers, to set up more mouse traps on the outskirts of the town, especially in areas near the granaries and residential houses. Whether it’s ground traps, mouse cages, or any other method, the more the better. Additionally, strengthen the guard and inspection of the granaries to ensure there are no vulnerabilities.”
“Understood, my lord!”
Old Buck stood up, his expression serious, “I’ll go arrange it right away. Although Sand Rats are annoying, as long as we are well prepared, we can minimize the losses.”
“Go, tell the townspeople that there will be rewards for catching Sand Rats; each Sand Rat can be exchanged for ten copper sparrows.”
“Yes, my lord!”
Old Buck hurried away.
After arranging this urgent matter, Lei Luo returned to his room and sat down cross-legged.
Lei Luo closed his eyes and immersed himself in his mind.
He could “see” that deep within his body, the invisible “Knight Seed” was gently pulsating, emitting a gentle yet resilient light.
Breaking through to a formal knight hinged on completely “igniting” this seed, allowing it to take root and sprout, closely integrating with one’s flesh, spirit, and even soul, forming an endlessly circulating energy core.
This process required a massive energy surge and also the guidance of a firm will.
He took a deep breath, mobilizing all the battle qi within his body, like a rushing river, and began to impact the poised seed.
Once, twice…
With each impact, the seed vibrated slightly.
Time passed bit by bit; the room was so quiet that only Lei Luo’s steady breathing and Moonlight’s occasional soft whimper could be heard.
Suddenly, Lei Luo felt his body tremble slightly, as if something had shattered.
The Knight Seed burst forth with dazzling light, no longer a gentle pearly white, but a bright silver with a sense of sharpness and power!
A powerful and pure force surged from the seed, instantly flowing through his limbs and bones.
His bones made faint crackling sounds, his muscle fibers became tougher, and his blood flow accelerated, as if containing stronger vitality.
His perception also became sharper; he could even clearly “hear” Moonlight’s heartbeat and feel the faint magical fluctuations emanating from its body.
Formal Knight!
He finally broke through!
An indescribable joy and satisfaction surged in Lei Luo’s heart.
This was not just an increase in power, but also a leap in the level of life.
Just then, an unexpected change occurred!
He felt a cool and mysterious power coming from the contractual link between him and Moonlight, flowing like a trickle into his newly formed Knight Core.
This power carried Moonlight’s unique aura, full of agility and magic.
It did not conflict with the knight’s power; instead, it seemed to have found a kindred spirit, blending together seamlessly.
The originally pure silver Knight Core began to show a faint, moon-like purple halo around its edges.
As his battle qi circulated, it also seemed to carry a subtle magical characteristic.
This is…
Lei Luo suddenly opened his eyes and looked at Moonlight beside him.
Moonlight also tilted its head, looking at him, its purple eyes sparkling, and a comfortable purr rumbling in its throat, seemingly enjoying this energy fusion as well.
“Moonlight, it seems you have fully accepted me.” Lei Luo couldn’t help but reach out and rub Moonlight’s fluffy head.
Moonlight comfortably narrowed its eyes, rubbing its head against his palm, its tail wagging joyfully.
Feeling the surging power within him and the deeper connection with Moonlight, Lei Luo continued to rub Moonlight’s fluffy little head.
“Moonlight, show me your true form!”
Moonlight blinked its innocent large eyes, looking adorably confused as if it didn’t understand.
“Dragon!”
“I know you’re a Silver Dragon!”
Lei Luo directly exposed it.
“Let me see what your true form looks like!”
Moonlight “meowed” and wagged its fluffy tail, proving that it was just a big cat.
Lei Luo couldn’t outwit the feigning Moonlight and ultimately didn’t get to see its Silver Dragon true form.