A few days passed in the blink of an eye.

Frostwood Village is not big. After a few days, all the villagers knew that the hunter team had a new member. They accepted the new resident "Jason Wood". They would say hello in a friendly manner when they met occasionally, and the atmosphere was simple and honest.

Ross was also known to the villagers, but he never interacted with others and was completely a follower of Zhou Jing, so his presence was not high.

Zhou Jing did not let Ross sit idle, and gave this tool man a full schedule. Not only did he conduct combat training, but he also learned forging from the blacksmith in the village.

The blacksmith was not happy at first, but after contacting him, he discovered that although Ross did not communicate with others, he would silently do whatever he asked him to do. The blacksmith then reluctantly accepted Ross as a blacksmith apprentice... Of course, it was mainly because of Zhou Jing's face.

superior.

Overall, the progress of integrating into the village was smoother than Zhou Jing expected.

On this day, Zhou Jing visited the village chief again and expressed that he wanted to borrow the only map of Shuangmu Village.

The map overview mode of the panel can collect the content of the physical map, unlock nearby areas, and achieve achievements when collecting the physical map for the first time.

There are many ways to obtain astral points, but daily collection requires settlement every time you return. During Advent, the main way to obtain astral points in real time is to trigger achievements.

In addition to exercising with Baron these days, Zhou Jing spent the rest of his time following the completion conditions revealed in the [Achievements List], looking for achievements that could be easily triggered at the moment, trying to earn points.

However, although there are many achievements in the list, there are currently only a few that can be easily completed.

After screening, he took the time to complete three daily achievements, namely [Rice Bucket], [Thug], and [Fatigue Driving].

One was eating so much that his stomach was so full that it was about to explode; the other was dragging the hunters into boxing, knocking them down ten times in total; the last one was exhausted after finishing a day's exercise, so he borrowed a head from an old farmer on the edge of the field.

The livestock used for plowing the fields, the cattle racing against the sunset...Three achievements, a total of 250 astral points will be awarded.

The village chief was deeply impressed by Zhou Jing and hoped that he would become a hunter of exotic animals and stay in the village. Naturally, he readily agreed to the request to borrow the map.

The two came to the back room, and Murakami took out a yellowed animal skin roll from the cabinet and spread it out on the table.

Zhou Jing glanced at the content and his face twitched slightly.

Wow, this painting skill is at the level of a preschooler!

But it’s good to have it, at least people know how to make maps.

Shaking his head, Zhou Jing tried his best to identify it and roughly understood it.

This is a map of the nearby area. In the center is a town called White Plains City, surrounded by several affiliated villages including Shuangmu Village. Shuangmu Village is the farthest remote village.

According to the information gathered over the past few days, the Terra Empire is not large in area, and its administrative divisions are relatively simple. The highest level is the fortress city, the next level is the town, and finally there are villages like Frostwood Village, which are spread out layer by layer.

Baiyuan City is equivalent to the "main city" of Frostwood Village and the center of this area.

[The physical map has been found, whether to include it]

[Collection completed, known areas refreshed]

[Tip: If you get a map of the same area, the details will be complementary and the regional map will be improved]

[Trigger achievement [Incorporating physical maps for the first time]!]

[Get 200 Star Points! Get [Auxiliary Function-Map Radar]!]

"New accessibility features?"

Zhou Jing's eyes lit up and he looked at the functions carefully.

This map radar function can display a nearby map within a certain range and display individuals in the area in real time. Unknown individuals are in red and known individuals are in green.

"It feels similar to a mini map and should be practical for exploration."

Zhou Jing nodded secretly... But the auxiliary function can only be switched during the pinching stage, and it definitely cannot be used now.

After receiving a new reward, plus the previous gains, the astral points on hand reached 727, which is a little less tight.

…

When Zhou Jing walked out of the village longhouse, he heard a childish voice calling him.

"Jason! Jason!"

Zhou Jing turned around and looked.

I saw a boy about ten years old striding over, with a tiger-like head and a face that was flushed by the cold wind.

This kid's name is Reiner, Grif's eldest son.

Zhou Jing stayed in the village for a few days, mainly communicating with Grif and Baron, so he also got to know Grif's family.

As soon as he saw this kid running towards him, Zhou Jing quickened his pace without saying a word.

"Wait for me!" Liner rushed up and stopped in front of Zhou Jing.

Zhou Jing stopped helplessly: "What are you doing again?"

"I want to hear stories from outside!" Reiner looked excited.

"What a coincidence, I want it too."

Zhou Jing's face was expressionless.

This kid has never left Frostwood Village and is full of yearning for the outside world.

Because he was a newcomer from outside, Reiner thought he knew a lot, and would pester him with questions from time to time, which made him feel helpless.

"If you want to know what's going on outside, you should pester Balon."

"I didn't dare... I ran into the forest alone before and he beat me hard."

Reiner whispered in an angry tone.

With Balon's strength, if he really wanted to hit you, you would have fallen apart...

Zhou Jing wondered if he should also spank the child.

At this time, Reiner laughed: "But you will definitely not hit me. Father said you are a good person, so you will definitely not bully me!"

"A good man?" Zhou Jing was a little surprised.

Because of his "open-mindedness", Griff respects him quite a lot, but this seems to have nothing to do with being a good person. I don't know how he evaluates him in private.

Reiner raised his chin: "Father has often said in the past few days that he admires you as a person. Everyone in the village knows that you never leave your friends with brain problems and take care of their daily lives every day. You are a good person!

"

What kind of friend with a brain problem...oh~~

Zhou Jing's expression froze and he looked back.

Hidden in the shadows on the street corner was a familiar figure peeping silently.

Ross:(o_O)

Zhou Jing: "..."

It seems that in the eyes of the villagers, I have been taking care of this stupid follower...

Zhou Jing was speechless and shook his head.

"Okay, get out of the way. I have to go to training. I don't have time to talk to you today. Let's talk about it later."

"Ah? Okay then." Reiner hesitated for a moment, then got out of the way and asked expectantly: "Then next time, can you tell me the story outside?"

"Next time I'll do it, next time I'll do it."

Zhou Jing quickly ran away.

He was about to go to the training ground, but as soon as he passed a few houses, he saw a familiar figure.

It was an old man dressed strangely, with oil paint on his face, two feathers in his head, wearing a robe woven with black feathers, and holding a cane in his hand - it was exactly what he saw in the "Will Wood" death replay.

The witch doctor arrived.

In the past few days since he came to the village, Zhou Jing has not met each other in the village, nor has he made a special trip to visit the pharmacist's hut outside the village.

Seeing Zhou Jing, the witch doctor was stunned for a moment, paused, and hesitated in place.

Why, are you afraid that my "family member" will get into medical trouble?

Zhou Jing narrowed his eyes, walked up to him, and said in a deep voice: "I am Jason Wood, the new hunter in the village, and you should be the witch doctor of Frostwood Village."

The witch doctor was hunched over and looked very old. He spoke like he was whispering: "It's me... I've heard of you too."

"It is said that you were the one treating my brother before he died?"

"Yes..." The witch doctor nodded as if he was too old to be able to do so, and only shook his head slightly.

"I haven't visited you in the past few days. I'm new here and not familiar with the village yet. Would you mind taking me to your apothecary's hut?"

Although Zhou Jing was asking, his tone was firm.

The witch doctor paused his crutch twice, seemed hesitant, and finally nodded.

"Okay, then come with me."

After saying that, he turned around and slowly led the way.

…

The two walked out of the village and walked along a small artificial dirt road for a while before they came to a small slope overlooking the village.

There is a sparse grove here, and a small house is located in it, which is the witch doctor's apothecary hut.

Next to the hut are patches of flower beds with many unknown herbs growing there.

The witch doctor opened the door and walked in. Zhou Jing followed behind and looked at the layout of the house.

The space in the house is not small, but there are too many things on it, which makes it look cramped. There are rows of shelves along the wall, filled with old books and some bottles and cans.

There is a workbench inside, and on it is a set of strange metal utensils, most of which are tools used to make potions.

"It's a bit messy, you can sit down wherever you want..." The witch doctor sat down slowly.

Zhou Jing looked around and locked his eyes on the only chair in the room, which was under the witch doctor's butt.

...If it weren’t for your old arms and legs, I would sit on your lap right now.

Zhou Jing shook his head and didn't care, and asked: "Speaking of which, I don't know your name yet."

"...Gama."

Zhou Jing nodded and continued to ask: "I heard that you were a wandering pharmacist before? I'm a little curious about how many years you have stayed in Shuangmu Village."

"I'm old and can't remember clearly. Six years or eight years?"

Gama shook his head, suddenly paused, changed the subject, and sighed:

"Maybe you heard some rumors from Griff. When I was treating your brother, I ran out of all the medicine. I could only try my best, but unfortunately I couldn't save him in the end."

Zhou Jing's heart moved.

This guy took the initiative to bring up this issue... It seems that he thought this was my purpose of coming, and that I was here to ask questions.

Zhou Jing remained calm and said slowly:

"I heard from Griff that if you stay in the village as a doctor, the condition is that the hunter team helps you collect herbs?"

"Yes, yes..."

"Then after you have been in the village for so many years, you can't even get the medicine to save a person, right?"

Hearing this, the wrinkles on Gama's face seemed to have deepened, and she said tremblingly:

"I know that my skills are not good, so I stay in the small village. Moreover, I am old and my hands and feet are no longer in control. I always fail to make potions. Hunters need to go into the forest to hunt often and occasionally get injured. The potion I made used to be

It's almost done... I'm sorry about Will, but there's nothing I can do about it."

Zhou Jing raised his eyebrows slightly.

The implicit meaning of this statement is that Gama knew that his level was poor, so he stayed in a remote place like Shuangmu Village to earn a living and serve as a pension?

It sounded quite sincere, but Zhou Jing always felt that it was a bit cover-up.

But there was no evidence, so he had no choice but to hide his suspicions in his heart.

"Okay, I understand, you don't need to apologize to me."

Zhou Jing did not persist, feeling that he could not ask any more questions about Gama himself.

"Thank you, thank you..." Gama nodded repeatedly and murmured in her voice.

Zhou Jing touched his chin and suddenly said: "Then you are old and inoperable. Have you ever thought about finding an apprentice? I do have a candidate here."

He wondered if he could bring Ross over to be an apprentice pharmacist. Even if Gama claimed that his skills were inferior, he should be able to identify herbs and teach them no problem.

Gama hesitated for a moment, but shook his head: "No, I don't have the energy to teach apprentices..."

Zhou Jing narrowed his eyes.

Not recruiting apprentices... is it because we don’t have the energy, or because we don’t want to?

Looking at the meaning of caring for one's old age, are you worried that if you teach your skills to an apprentice, you will starve to death?

Or is there another secret?

Several thoughts ran through Zhou Jing's mind.

Although Gama behaved sincerely, he still felt a little suspicious, but he had no clue at the moment.

There is a long way to go, so we will investigate slowly in the future... There is no need to create extraneous problems at the moment, the most important thing is to develop with peace of mind.

"Okay, if you excuse me today, I'll leave first."

If people don't want to be taught herbal medicine, they can't force it.

Zhou Jing did not stay any longer and said goodbye.

Gama sat silently in his position for a while, then suddenly opened his eyes, which were bright and clear, but they didn't look as old as before.

He walked to the window and looked out to confirm that Zhou Jing was gone.

Gama then looked away and paced around the room, looking a little guilty and regretful.

"Tsk, I didn't expect that Will has an older brother and would still stay in the village! I should have given him some medicine. Now I'm in trouble. He's being targeted by his older brother. I don't know if I fooled him or not.

At this juncture, there is an outsider in the village who does not know the details, which is really a hidden danger... Sigh, I hope there will be no accidents in the next delivery."
Chapter completed!