Chapter 17: Level 3 - Basic Healing Magic

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“Oh my, I didn’t expect you to wake up, Luo Xiu. But just so you know, even an intermediate healing spell will have a hard time fixing the injuries you have right now.” Lise smiled gently. “Besides, your adorable little slave seemed to have already promised me something. Want to reconsider?” “I am her master; she has no say in this.” Luo Xiu’s voice was still weak, barely audible. “As for treatment, there’s no need for you to worry. I should be able to manage.” “Alright then.” Lise didn’t pay much attention and turned to the warehouse to retrieve the spellbooks. She knew that an intermediate healing spell wouldn’t fully mend Luo Xiu’s wounds; acquiring Layla was only a matter of time. Besides, it was also an opportunity to make more business—why not? After Lise left, Luo Xiu looked down at Layla, who had been unresponsive like a stuck tape after he had lightly tapped her. He smiled weakly. “What’s wrong? Did a little tap knock some sense back into you?” At those words, it was as if a switch had been flicked back on in Layla. She lowered her head and began to sob quietly, her whole body trembling uncontrollably. Luo Xiu chuckled softly, tilting his head and gently lifting Layla’s face. “Let me see who’s crying.” Layla’s face was already a mess of tears and wrinkles. The moment she saw Luo Xiu’s face, the tears she had held back all night finally broke free, and she began to wail. “Ma…Master, I thought… I thought you were dead… I thought… you didn’t want me anymore…” Her cries were heart-wrenching, tears and snot smeared across her face. All night long, she had been filled with worry and fear, dread and unease. Before meeting Luo Xiu, she was just an ordinary half-orc slave. She was afraid she wouldn’t do well, afraid she would cause the one person in the world who cared for her the most to die. Now, seeing Luo Xiu alive, all those fears and anxieties were finally released. Witnessing this, Luo Xiu’s heart tightened. He reached out and wiped away Layla’s tears and snot, soothing her gently. “It’s alright now. It’s over. Layla did great. Master is fine…” He pressed his forehead against hers, eyelids lowered, and whispered in her ear, “Those who bullied us, Master will make them pay. One day, no matter how dangerous this world is, no one will ever be able to bully us again.” A few minutes later, Lise returned carrying two spellbooks. She smiled as she looked at Layla, who had calmed considerably, and Luo Xiu resting on her back. “I hope I’m not interrupting your tender moment.” Layla blushed at the remark, while Luo Xiu spoke up, “Let’s talk business, Miss Lise.” “So boring, so boring.” Lise pouted, holding up the two spellbooks, showing the covers to Luo Xiu. “The one on the left is the intermediate healing spell you wanted, and the one on the right is a Level 2 restorative mage skill, a debuff called ‘Weakness.’ Interested?” “Also 1200 copper coins?” Luo Xiu asked. Lise shook her head. “That one’s a bit pricier—1500.” “Maybe next time.” Luo Xiu replied, “I’ll take the intermediate healing spell for now. I might also need to buy some equipment later.” Lise took the money Layla handed her and passed the intermediate healing spellbook to Luo Xiu with a smile. “If you want to heal yourself, I can offer you a free room to rest.” Luo Xiu glanced at Lise. He knew she still doubted his ability to heal and feared he might die outside, ruining her chance for another big deal. He nodded. “Thank you.” Layla carried Luo Xiu to the room Lise had arranged. It was small, furnished with only a bed and a sofa. Luo Xiu had Layla lay him on the bed, then focused his mind. The spellbook in his hand shattered into fragments and dispersed. [Detected learnable second-tier healing skill in the same direction; automatically converted into 20 points of skill experience in that direction. Skill effects will be reflected upon the next skill upgrade.] [Basic Healing Spell LV. 2 → LV. 3] [Skill: Basic Healing Spell LV. 3 (15/50)] [LV. 3 Basic Healing Spell: Able to heal injuries of common magical beasts, as well as some severe physical wounds. Skill effect enhancement: can cure common poisons; healing effect significantly increased, almost capable of reattaching severed limbs.] [Skill points available: 2] Seeing the upgraded healing skill’s effects, Luo Xiu was very satisfied. He then allocated the last two points to his own mana. He proceeded to cast the basic healing spell. A warm, pure light blossomed from his palm, filling the entire room. Luo Xiu felt streams of warmth flow into his body, rapidly repairing the damage and reconstructing missing flesh and blood. The sensation was extraordinary, as if he could feel his flesh growing and healing. After a short while, Luo Xiu sat up. “Master, are you alright now?” Layla asked nervously.

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Luo Xiu nodded. “Almost there.” He stretched his arms vigorously, feeling no discomfort—on the contrary, his energy felt quite abundant. He stood and took a few steps without issue, confirming he had fully recovered. Seeing her master well again, Layla was delighted, her ears twitching nonstop. The two of them walked out of the room together. Lise, waiting outside the door, immediately stepped forward. “So? I told you it wouldn’t work, and you should take—” “You recovered?!” Lise’s expression was one of utter disbelief. Luo Xiu didn’t answer but said, “Miss Lise, I want to buy some things, and I also have something to sell.” Still stunned, Lise nodded like a puppet. “Come to the counter.” As she turned away, Luo Xiu could still hear her muttering to herself, “Recovered? Really recovered? How is that possible? What’s the principle…” In this transaction, Luo Xiu bundled and sold four goblins in his possession for a total of 650 copper coins. He also sold herbs and some items whose original owner he couldn’t identify for 150 copper coins. Along with the remaining one silver coin he had, that totaled 900 copper coins. He then used the 900 copper coins to buy some food and tools for outdoor use, as well as several sets of clothing. His own and Lise’s clothes were stained with blood, and he was too lazy to wash them, so he opted to replace them and have a few extra sets on hand. With 800 copper coins left, Luo Xiu planned to purchase some effective weapons. This outdoor journey made him realize the importance of weapons. This time, he intended not only to buy a blunt weapon but also a decent sharp one. Constantly relying on daggers was not ideal. “So, you mean this time you want to buy a hammer and a sword or a knife?” Lise looked at Luo Xiu suspiciously. “Last time you said the hammer was for Layla. This time, who’s the sword for? Yourself? Why would a restorative mage need a sword?” Before Luo Xiu could explain his prepared reasons, Lise suddenly smiled. “But you’re in luck this time—I just got a batch of good weapons in stock, and I remember there’s both hammers and swords among them.”

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