A Farmer's Journey To Immortality-Chapter 436: Callous Skin & Night Wind

As the interface in Aksai's neural link fabric displayed the first unlocked blessing, a dedicated spectral window materialized in front of him.

His eyes scanned the blessing's description, his brow furrowing in curiosity and skepticism.

[ Druid's Blessing: Callous Skin

Effect: Every time you are injured and recover, Defense +1. The effects are stacked indefinitely. Over time, your skin becomes as tough as iron while maintaining its elasticity. Qi-essence based.

Type: Passive

Grade: Common

Spirit Farming Points spent: 10,000 ]

"Callous Skin?" Aksai murmured, narrowing his eyes at the description. He wasn't sure whether to be impressed or disappointed.

On the surface, it seemed… underwhelming. Plus, it seemed oddly masochistic.

"A blessing that requires me to keep getting injured to strengthen my defenses?" He frowned, tapping his fingers thoughtfully on his thigh. "That doesn't sound much like a blessing—it sounds more like a punishment."

He sighed, shaking his head. "Forget it. It's not like I'll never get injured in the future," he muttered, attempting to brush off his initial displeasure.

"At least it's passive, which means it should be always active. I won't need to consciously activate it in the middle of battle when I'm already getting hit. That's a small relief, I guess…"

Still, he couldn't shake the odd feeling that came with unlocking something so peculiar. He kept rereading the description, his mind lingering on one specific term: 'Common.'

"What does that even mean?" Aksai wondered aloud, his gaze sharpening.

"The grade—how does it work? If this blessing is considered common, then how many grades are there? And what do they signify?"

He turned his attention to Velia, who stood nearby, watching him with her arms crossed and a faint smirk playing on her lips.

"Lady Velia," Aksai called out, breaking the silence. "How many grades are there for Druid's Blessings?"

Velia pondered for a bit. "Grades, huh? I… I don't know, lad," she admitted with a shrug.

"Like I told you before, the blessings that the druid clan members unlock vary depending on their aptitude, vessel or Spirit bloodlines, cultivation paths, and experiences.

No two druids are exactly the same, and neither are their blessings. At least that's how it was when the Holy Land Torel was at its peak.

This is the first time I'm hearing that there are grades to the blessings. Maybe they have been graded because of your own experiences and memories?

Still, I understand what the grades imply because there were many instances of druid clan members unlocking all kinds of blessings for themselves."

Aksai tilted his head, intrigued by her answer.

Velia continued, her tone thoughtful.

"All I can tell you is that some blessings, unlocked by relatively ordinary druids, may seem mundane or unimpressive at first glance.

On the other hand, blessings unlocked by the geniuses of their generation can appear logic-defying—the kind that makes people wonder if they were truly born mortal."

She paused, her gaze locking onto Aksai. "But remember this: it's not just about the power or grade of a blessing. It's how you use it that truly matters."

Aksai's eyes narrowed as he listened.

"A seemingly ordinary blessing," Velia continued, "could one day save your life. Meanwhile, an overpowerful blessing might fail you due to unforeseen circumstances. It's your ingenuity and adaptability that determine whether a blessing is a gift or a burden."

Aksai let her words sink in, rubbing his chin thoughtfully.

"I see…" he murmured. He realized Velia was right. It wasn't just about the raw power of the blessing; it was about how and when he chose to use it. His earlier skepticism softened, replaced by a growing sense of curiosity.

He gave Velia a nod. "Thanks, Lady Velia. That makes sense."

She smiled faintly, stepping back. "You'll understand more as you progress. Now, go on—see what else you've unlocked. The process took so much time– you have to have multiple blessings unlocked."

Aksai turned back to the spectral screen. His fingers twitched with anticipation as he prepared to view the next Druid's Blessing.

[ Druid's Blessing: Night Wind

Effect: You will receive the protection of darkness during the night. Your aura and traces will be hidden, and your sense of existence will be reduced to its minimum, making it difficult for others to detect you. Spirit-essence-based.

Unstackable.

Type: Passive

Grade: Common

Spirit Farming Points spent: 8,000 ]

"Night Wind, huh?" Aksai murmured, his voice low as he contemplated the blessing's utility.

At first glance, it seemed straightforward. Unlike the Callous Skin blessing, this one wasn't about building strength over time but about concealment.

It provided him with a significant tactical advantage during the night.

His aura and traces would be hidden, and his presence reduced to a level where others would have a hard time sensing him.

However, there was one key detail that stood out.

"Unstackable," he muttered, tapping his fingers against his thigh. "So… no combining it with other stealth-related abilities. Not even other artifacts?"

He exhaled softly, processing the implications.

"I can't be sure about the blessing's compatibility with the external factors yet. Still, it's not bad. If I can stay undetected at night, it'll make traveling or infiltrating enemy territory much safer.

Provided the blessing works on Spirit Senses of the Spirit cultivators and not regular senses."

Aksai could already imagine how Night Wind could be useful in future situations. It wasn't flashy, but it was the kind of blessing that could mean the difference between life and death—especially when facing enemies far stronger than him.

It was especically useful when he wanted to escape from a difficult situation without alterating his enemies.

His mind drifted to his future plans.

"The Duya Forest expedition…" he thought. That place was known for its treacherous terrain and hidden dangers, with powerful Spirit beasts lurking in the shadows. The ability to hide his aura and reduce his presence at night could provide a vital edge.

A faint smirk tugged at his lips. "I guess this blessing is more practical than I gave it credit for," he muttered.

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The spectral screen materialized again. Aksai's eyes widened as he realized the nature of the blessing—it wasn't passive like the others.

This was the first active-type blessing he had unlocked.