Chapter Eight: Essential Spells for Home and Travel

Divine Berry Spell
Rank: First-level Transformation
Casting Time: One action
Range: Touch
Components: Incantation, gestures, material (plant twigs)
Duration: 24 hours
Effect: Up to ten berries appear in your hand. Each berry, when consumed within the spell's duration, restores one point of health and a single berry provides all the nutritional needs for a human for an entire day.
Spell Description: If the berries created are not eaten within twenty-four hours of casting, they lose their efficacy.
The ten berries, like the damage value of Burning Hands, are merely the base number. With Chu Yun’s attribute bonuses, he harvested fifteen berries at once; had the twig not withered, he might have produced even more.
The effective period of the berries is only twenty-four hours. After giving one to each person, there were still plenty left. If they encountered battle tomorrow, the remaining berries could be used to restore health.
Everyone held their berries with a sense of awe, marveling at how much more beautiful they looked under the spell’s enchantment—like works of art.
“Why isn’t anyone eating? Are you worried they might be poisonous?” Chu Yun asked with a smile.
The group hurried to explain: “No, not at all. It’s just that these berries look so exquisite.”
Truthfully, they wondered whether such a small fruit could really fill them up. Instead of eating it, they preferred to keep it as a token—like the old saying of quenching thirst by looking at plums or satisfying hunger by imagining food.
Only Siya hesitated not, popping the berry straight into her mouth.
A refreshing sweetness spread quickly through her body, banishing all fatigue. She couldn’t help but utter a sound of delight.
“It’s so delicious!” Siya exclaimed. Though her former master was a warlock, he presented himself as a proper mage and had diligently studied the Divine Berry Spell, a must-have for travel and home life.
Siya felt that Chu Yun’s berries tasted even better, uncertain whether it was due to his power or the fact that she herself had collected the twigs, perhaps lending psychological influence.
At that moment, all eyes were fixed on Siya. Embarrassed, she said, “Everyone, have yours—this is a magical creation. You won’t feel hungry at all for the rest of the day.”
“Is that really so?” The group, who doubted the tiny berries would satiate them, found it hard to believe.
“Of course it’s true. Try for yourselves,” Siya urged.

Their hunger convinced them that there was no reason to be deceived, so one by one, they ate their berries.
“Ah! It’s true—I really don’t feel hungry anymore.”
“It’s so delicious… I’ve never tasted such wonderful fruit in my life.”
“Thank you, thank you, Master Mage.”
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Seeing their reactions, Chu Yun felt a pang of hunger himself. He took a berry and casually tossed it into his mouth.
As the berry entered, part of it transformed into nutrients that flowed into his stomach, while another part refreshed his body, restoring his health. It seemed that, despite the considerable mental energy the spell consumed, it was well worth it.
After finishing the berry, Chu Yun felt sleepy. He addressed the group: “Rest early, everyone. Mela, you and Siya arrange the watch for tonight. If no enemies appear, do not disturb me; I need a quiet environment for meditation.”
“Yes, Master Mage.”
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Early the next morning, Chu Yun, who hadn’t slept all night, finally opened his eyes.
In fact, restoring his mental energy only took about three hours, but he found that studying spell models in a meditative state was much more efficient. Moreover, even without sleep, meditation did little harm to his body.
Having had berries for breakfast, there was no need for a proper meal. Mela, a native of Rockstead, was familiar with the surrounding areas from her younger days hunting alongside her blacksmith husband.
After confirming their direction, Mela led the group onward.
The journey was peaceful, with no attacks. After about an hour, they reached a dirt road.
“Master Mage, this is the main road to Rockstead. From here, we only need to follow the road,” Mela explained.
The main road was a slightly packed earthen path, free of weeds, but even more troublesome during rainy days.
Chu Yun nodded, indicating for everyone to rest a bit and wait for passing wagons.
Mela, as the blacksmith’s wife, was well-known in the town, so traveling with acquaintances posed little problem.
Their luck was good; before long, several cargo wagons appeared in the distance.
“Whoa—”

The caravan guards, seeing people ahead, halted the horses. The captain, accompanied by two men, approached cautiously.
The wilderness was dangerous—not only from beasts and monsters, but humans as well. Here, killers were hard to trace, and even if bandits weren’t encountered, one had to beware of seemingly normal parties.
“You’re… Mela? Lady Mela?” The captain stared in disbelief. “Weren’t you taken by goblins?”
“Hanson? It’s been a long time,” Mela replied, her emotions complicated.
Though they had survived thanks to Chu Yun’s help, their future would be difficult; everyone knew what happened to those captured by goblins.
Mela’s abduction by goblins was common knowledge in town, and she had no reason to hide it. She trusted her husband would not reject her.
As for the other captives, they all wore large masks woven from leaves and vines, to prevent their identities from being recognized.
Hanson glanced at the others, showing understanding, then focused his gaze on Chu Yun. “And who is this?”
Mela stepped forward and respectfully introduced, “Master Chu Yun is a revered mage. He rescued us.”
“This road still has some distance to Rockstead. We don’t mind walking, but I hope you can spare room for the mage to ride. I’ll pay you the fare later.”
Hanson replied quickly, “Having a mage with us is something our employer would surely welcome. Please wait—I’ll consult him now.”
This employer was not from Rockstead but had hired them in Blackstone City, so approval was necessary.
As expected, after hearing that a reliable mage was willing to join them, the employer hurried over.
For merchants, the greatest fear was attack. A powerful mage—even without fighting—could deter many threats simply by being present.
Chu Yun’s physique was much stronger than before his journey, but given a choice, he’d rather ride than walk; he was a mage, not a warrior needing exercise.
In the end, Chu Yun rode with the employer in the coach, while the others were accommodated in the cargo wagons.
To avoid slowing the wagons, Chu Yun took out several berries and gave them to the coachman to feed the horses.
After eating the berries, the old horses seemed rejuvenated, not only maintaining their speed but becoming noticeably faster.