Chapter 173: Insect Plague Meeting, Get the Secret Treasure for Free!

"Emergency!"

Hearing Talling Irene's voice, Lu Feng's heart trembled and he couldn't help but quicken his pace.

The Green Tower is located in the [Botanical Garden] and is generally safe, with almost no chance of foreign invasion.

If it was an emergency, it would probably be the "insect plague" that occurs once every twenty years in the Botanical Garden.

"If it's an insect plague, that's fine. We'll just have to be a little busier! I hope it's an insect plague, otherwise it will be troublesome!"

Lu Feng kept walking and soon passed the central elevator and arrived at the meeting room that Taring Irene mentioned.

In the meeting room,

Ms. Natasha, Rocco and Jepas were sitting at the table.

An emergency called "insect plague" is being discussed.

The puppet of Tarling Irene stood beside Lady Natasha, with blue magical light flashing from its eyes. It projected the terrain near the verdant tower for the three to discuss and arrange.

"Lester, you're here! The matter is quite urgent, please sit down first and we'll talk!"

Seeing Lu Feng push the door open, Ms. Natasha frowned slightly and greeted him.

Ms. Natasha never likes people who are late.

However, when the lady saw that Lu Feng's aura had become even stronger, her heart moved slightly.

Could it be that Lu Feng's strength has improved during the two days he was on leave?

In this case, it is understandable.

After all, when a wizard is practicing, his concept of time becomes blurred, and sometimes a deep meditation can easily last for several days and nights without food or water.

Now is not the time to pay attention to these trivial matters. Ms. Natasha would not punish Lu Feng for such a small matter as being late.

Now, Ms. Natasha is still concerned about the emergency in the Green Tower.

Under the gaze of the three people, Lu Feng sat down in the empty seat on the right side of Ms. Natasha.

Jepas and Rocco sat on Ms. Natasha's left.

Jepas is not an official wizard of the Green Tower. Roco has not yet mastered meditation, and his innate witchcraft has not yet been solidified.

The two have limited say.

Apparently the empty seat on the lady's right was reserved for Lu Feng.

Boom boom!

Seeing Lu Feng sitting down, Ms. Natasha tapped the table and said seriously:

"Since you're back, Rest, let me repeat again. The situation of today's emergency is as follows. Last night, the inspector from the Botanical Garden sent a notice to remind all wizard towers to prepare for insect plagues! The first wave of insect plagues is expected to arrive within three to five days!"

"Insect plague!"

Hearing this, Lu Feng breathed a sigh of relief.

Fortunately it was an insect plague, otherwise I wouldn’t have time to slack off when I was working next time.

Without Ms. Natasha saying much, Lu Feng knew what the insect plague meant.

"Insect plague" has a special meaning in the [botanical garden] and is a natural disaster unique to the [botanical garden].

The source of the "insect plague" comes from the energy-absorbing ancient tree, the treasure of the [Botanical Garden].

The energy-absorbing ancient tree has the ability to absorb energy particles between heaven and earth, and can also condense the absorbed energy particles between heaven and earth into universal magic stones.

The existence of an ancient energy-absorbing tree is equivalent to a large magic stone vein, which can continuously provide a large amount of magic stones.

Magic stones are the wizard's wealth, and the role of energy-absorbing ancient trees can be imagined.

Not to mention this super-giant energy-absorbing ancient tree that has been standing here since the existence of the [Botanical Garden].

Over the endless years, this energy-absorbing ancient tree in the [Botanical Garden] has already become the mainstay of the [Botanical Garden]. At least 40% of the credit for the development of the [Botanical Garden] lies in this energy-absorbing ancient tree.

However, even with such an old age, this powerful energy-absorbing ancient tree also has its own flaws, or weaknesses.

That is the "insect plague" born from the energy-absorbing ancient tree.

Although the energy-absorbing ancient tree is said to be able to absorb any energy particles between heaven and earth, there are differences in the actual absorption process.

Because of its natural properties as a plant, some energy is like hard stone to the energy-absorbing ancient tree. After absorption, it is difficult to digest and condenses into magic stone.

In order to solve this problem, the energy-absorbing ancient tree gave rise to an insect plague, which condensed the special energy that was difficult for the ancient tree to absorb and digest into a subsidiary organism, which entrenched itself on the leaves and branches of the energy-absorbing ancient tree.

It can both resist foreign enemies and solve internal problems.

This was originally a way for the energy-absorbing ancient tree to protect itself, but ever since the wizard from the [Botanical Garden] settled down on the leaves and branches of the energy-absorbing ancient tree, these insects bred by the energy-absorbing ancient tree have no reason. They do not distinguish between friend and foe, and will only follow their instincts and mindlessly attack the creatures that appear on the energy-absorbing ancient tree.

The wizards of the [Botanical Garden] want to live on the energy-absorbing ancient tree for a long time, so naturally they have to fight against the insects born on the energy-absorbing ancient tree.

Insects become an insect plague.

After talking about the significance of the insect plague, Ms. Natasha added:

"You should all understand the meaning of the insect plague. Our Green Tower is built on this leaf, so we must withstand the test of the energy-absorbing ancient tree and protect the creatures living on this leaf. If we can't resist it, our Green Tower will be disqualified from being built!"

That’s right, although the “insect plague” is a natural disaster, the [botanical garden] and the energy-absorbing ancient trees have long had a symbiotic relationship.

The energy-absorbing ancient tree has long become a great existence, and it plays an important role in the [Botanical Garden]. The creatures living on the leaves of the energy-absorbing ancient tree can also be regarded as part of the energy-absorbing ancient tree.

Energy-absorbing ancient trees will not produce "insect plagues" to destroy their own industries.

Over countless years of development, the "insect plague" has transformed from a long-range weapon into an assessment of the wizard tower on the bottom floor of the [Botanical Garden].

About every twenty years, a large-scale insect plague will occur.

Thinking of the scale of insect plagues in previous years, Wizard Jepas broke out in a cold sweat and said with some fear:

"This, our Verdant Tower is a third-level wizard tower. If the scale of the insect plague is the same as before, we alone will not be able to defend it!"

The last time an "insect plague" came was twenty years ago. At that time, Lu Feng had not yet left the Wizard Tower and returned to the Trandi secondary continent.

At that time, Teacher Tia was still in the Green Tower and did not go out.

Although the "Insect Plague" was an arduous battle, with Teacher Tia in charge, it was safe. Some lucky people were lucky enough to pick up some benefits while eliminating the insects.

But the scale of the insect plague mentioned by Jepas is indeed a very troublesome matter.

The scale of the "insect plague" is automatically derived based on the registration of the Wizard Tower in the [Botanical Garden], which is a test of a certain degree of difficulty.

Seeing Jepas's fear, Ms. Natasha said in a relaxed tone: "Don't worry about this. Our unreliable tower master did something reliable when he left. Considering the problems that the Wizard Tower would encounter when he was not back, he went to the [Botanical Garden] official in advance to pay the fine and took the initiative to reduce the scale of the insect plague in our Verdant Tower. The magic stones he paid are enough for us to easily survive two insect plagues!"

The magic stone, which can survive two insect plagues for twenty years each, can allow the Green Tower to survive safely for 59 years.

59 years can be said to be the lifetime of some ordinary people.

By then, if Teacher Tia doesn't come back, Lu Feng and the others won't be able to protect his legacy.

"Is that so? Then I don't have any problem!"

Looking at Ms. Natasha, Wizard Jepas spoke with some fear.

He saw a hint of disdain in Ms. Natasha's eyes and felt uneasy.

Ms. Natasha didn't care about Jepas's emotions. She continued:

"When Tia left, she reduced the scale of the insect plague in the Verdant Tower to a level that was difficult to defend, taking into account the strength of the remaining personnel in the Wizard Tower. According to the calculations made by Wizard Jepas and I, Lu Feng and Luo Ke were both additional personnel who were promoted later. With the addition of the two of you, the defense against the insect plague this time will not be difficult!"

Lu Feng and Luo Ke had no objections and just looked at Ms. Natasha, waiting for her arrangements.

Ms. Natasha tapped Talling Irene lightly, and the map in the eyes of Talling doll Irene enlarged in the lady's hand.

The leaf on which the green tower stands looks a bit like a maple leaf, with three tips.

The lush green tower is located in the largest area in the middle of the leaves, and there is a lot of land under the tower extending out along the three leaf tips.

Pointing to the part where the leaves connected to the trunk, Ms. Natasha arranged:

"Now I will arrange everyone's defense areas according to the estimated scale of the insect plague. I am the strongest and will guard here. A second-level wizard-level pest may appear here, so it is just right for me to guard it!"

The size of the swarm is based on the strength of the personnel in the Wizard Tower. Even if Teacher Tia handed in the magic stones to reduce the size and difficulty of the swarm, the [Botanical Garden] probably wouldn't let the Wizard Tower have an easy time.

After all, this is a test for the Wizard Tower.

The wizarding world has never been a peaceful world. If the tests were lenient and easy, there would be no meaning for their existence.

Ms. Natasha is now the strongest among the few people, so she naturally takes on the responsibility of defending the most dangerous place.

"Then it's Rest. You guard the middle, while Jepas and Roco will guard both sides! When Lu Feng is in the middle, he will be responsible for supporting both sides. Keep in touch at all times. Jepas and Roco, if you two encounter insect beasts that are difficult to resist, call Lu Feng at any time and ask him to assist you in defense! This is the general idea, do you understand!"

Lu Feng and the other two kept Ms. Natasha's arrangement in mind and answered affirmatively: "Understood!"

"Well, I understand! Before Tia left, she left us a few secret treasures. Come with me to the wizard tower to pick some to use as self-defense during the insect plague!"

Ms. Natasha nodded and added.

When they heard that they could receive free wizard secret treasures, both Jepas and Rocco's eyes lit up.

The price of wizard secret treasures is not cheap, and everyone likes to get them for free.

Next, Ms. Natasha explained the arrangements for the refuge of ordinary people under the verdant tower, as well as the assistance of the wizard apprentices in the tower in the defense.

After everything was arranged, half a day had passed and it was almost dark.

The meeting is over.

Ms. Natasha stood up first, followed by Luo Ke, flapping his wings, with an impatient look on his face. Jepas also had some anticipation on his face. Only Lu Feng looked calm.

"Come on, come with me to pick out wizard treasures! To replenish your fighting power!" Looking at Luo Ke's anxious expression, Ms. Natasha chuckled after finishing her work.

"Rester, why do I feel like you're not very interested in the free wizard's secret treasures?" Looking at Lu Feng who looked calm, Luo Ke asked curiously.

"Of course I like to get it for free! However, the borrowed wizard's secret treasure must be returned after use! We can only use it for a period of time," Lu Feng ruthlessly exposed Luo Ke's little thoughts.

"Yeah, I have to return it. I just satisfied my urge." Luo Ke rolled his eyes at Lu Feng dejectedly and said disappointedly.

Led by Ms. Natasha, several people took the central elevator to the upper level of the verdant tower and entered Teacher Tia's personal treasure house.

"Jepas and Rocco, you two have limited strength, so each of you can only pick one secret treasure. Rest, you are stronger, so you can pick two that are handy!"

Ms. Natasha said, pointing at Teacher Tia's personal treasure trove.

The area pointed by the lady's finger was filled with dozens of first-level wizard treasures. The aura of the treasures was dazzling, and some of them were stained with blood and were damaged. It was obvious that these wizard treasures had a good origin.

Luo Ke happily flew over to choose, touching here and there, and finally, reluctantly, she chose a thick wooden stick that was as long as her body. On the curved head of the stick was inlaid a bright emerald the size of a pebble, shining with a rich natural glow.

"This staff is called the Green Wood Staff. It is a first-level intermediate staff. A pure natural crystal is inlaid on the top. It can greatly enhance the power of natural witchcraft. It is quite suitable for you, Luo Ke!" Ms. Natasha explained.

Listening to the lady's explanation, Luo Ke returned to Lu Feng with a smile, holding the green wooden staff that was taller than her, looking very proud, as if she was showing off her gains to Lu Feng.

"Childish!"

Lu Feng chuckled and walked in with Jepas to choose a wizard secret treasure that suited him.

Although with his current strength, a first-level wizard secret treasure is dispensable for improving his combat power, according to Lu Feng's self-feeling, he can even use a second-level secret treasure across stages.

However, in front of Ms. Natasha, Lu Feng still had to maintain his persona as a first-level wizard and make a reasonable transition.

Randomly scanning the many wizards' secret treasures, Lu Feng selected two that were barely suitable for his use.

A blue necklace that radiates the power of pure water, and a dragon-headed spear that is imbued with rich fire power.

"A necklace that solidifies the first-level Ocean School witchcraft [Blue Wave Prison], a first-level mid-grade one. There is also a weapon called the Dragon Flame Lance, a first-level top-grade one. One to trap, one to attack, not bad, but the attributes don't match!" Ms. Natasha commented, but she didn't understand the basis for Lu Feng's choice.

We are wizards of the natural school!

However, Ms. Natasha did not interfere much. Everyone has the freedom to choose, and of course they have to pay the price for their choices!

Jepas looked at Lu Feng's choice with some surprise, walked in, picked and chose, and finally chose an extremely thick plate armor.

"It is a solidified armor that protects the earth giant. It is a first-class mid-grade armor with strong protective capabilities!"

(End of this chapter)