[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-i-m-a-forest-warden-why-am-i-enslaving-a-succubu":3,"chapter-i-m-a-forest-warden-why-am-i-enslaving-a-succubu-i-m-a-forest-warden-why-am-i-enslaving-a-succubu-chapter-167":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","I'm a Forest Warden—Why Am I Enslaving a Succubus?",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},2329211,4555,"Chapter 167: Erroneous Growth, Then Use","i-m-a-forest-warden-why-am-i-enslaving-a-succubu-chapter-167",167,"\u003Cp>But the spell called [Essential Touch] was absurdly expensive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo De had inquired at the Magic Control League; even with employee discounts, the total cost for labor and materials was seventy thousand Jin Along.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seventy thousand Jin Along?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had been stunned at the time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seventy thousand could buy two or three non-magical essential metal weapons, for heaven’s sake.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fortunately, he later asked the elf Kali Site  a casual question.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No wonder she was the Book of Ten Thousand Spells in the Windwall Forest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kali Site  also knew this spell.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When he asked about the casting cost, it was half the Magic Control League’s price—only fifty thousand Jin Along.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The elf had no intention of profiting from Luo De; she was likely not short on money herself, and quoted only the bare minimum labor fee.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The bulk of the cost was the spell’s material components.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, adding points at the last minute was at least because sharpness-type skills were easier to roll out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ten new skill points were applied to [Shaking Soul Blade].\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Dragon Avoidance] [Lubrication Shu ] [Instant Lockpick] [Secret Door Detection] [Identification Shu ].\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Great.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ten new skills, not one useful in combat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was fine, Bijing  these skills could still come in handy outside battle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But this [Lubrication Shu ]?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“[When activated, a completely harmless lubricant emerges from the hilt]”?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why is this so unprofessional?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now, with these ten points of [Growth Spirit] already spent,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And much of it used up earlier releasing the zombie Pan Ni and the orc Amyi,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He now had only ten spare points left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Oh, and there were still five points of [Error Spirit].\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Doesn’t fit?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The elf Kali Lin  frowned, then chuckled and shook her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>True enough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were no deities on this continent; depictions of divine messengers varied wildly, and people had no special longing for the sky, since many races could fly and flight spells were common.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, the winged elves had never been linked to angels.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The notion of “doesn’t fit” was merely Luo De’s ingrained impression from Earth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Draw your sword. I’ve heard you’re a decent swordsman. Though I didn’t see it in our earlier exchange.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing this,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo De smiled faintly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could tell this elf was deeply devoted to swordcraft.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For people like her, sword technique mattered more than rank; rank advancement served only to unlock higher-level techniques.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’ll be disappointed. To me, all sword techniques and spirit arts are merely tools.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Saying this,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He infused one point of [Error Spirit] into [Shaking Soul Blade].\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Note! Shaking Soul Blade undergoing erroneous growth!!】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Shaking Soul Blade’s vision has greatly increased!】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Extra effect triggered: Polyophthalmia】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Details: Shaking Soul Blade, due to erroneous growth, has awakened thirty-six demonic eyes. The fear domain’s activation condition has shifted from “anyone who sees the blade” to “when the demonic eyes gaze upon a target,” and the demonic eyes have enhanced the domain’s authority.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Remaining “Error Spirit”: 4】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Note! Shaking Soul Blade has undergone erroneous growth. Spend 5 points of Growth Spirit to remove this effect?】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was better.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From a non-discriminatory area skill, it became targeted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He no longer needed to keep it sheathed all the time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Is that so? You’re awfully dull. One strike, I’ll end you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elf Kali Lin  suddenly grew listless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She leveled her longsword—nearly as long as an adult’s body—its aura slowly sliding, trailing fractured afterimages.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A flicker of spiritual energy passed through her pale blue pupils.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She spoke softly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Phantom Blade: Phantom Slash on Demons.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A black shadow shot from beneath her feet, then vanished instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its speed was nearly invisible to the naked eye.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo De sensed it and twisted violently to dodge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the blade had already struck him before he even began to move.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zzz—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The metal blade clashed with [Dragon Scale Art], sparking violently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The immense force crushed onto Luo De entirely, with zero waste or leakage of spiritual energy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was hard to imagine a seventh-rank master could deliver such a plain, unadorned strike without harming a single surrounding object.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Dragon Scale Art] had not been breached.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A deep white mark appeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elf Kali Lin ’s expression changed slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo De paused for a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he grinned up at her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Not bad. A little painful. Now, it’s my turn.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He drew [Shaking Soul Blade].\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just now, he had finally rolled a skill to reinforce the blade’s structure using [Error Spirit]!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Shaking Soul Blade awakens ancient Small People bloodline!】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Extra effect triggered: Steel Bones, Multi-Armed Syndrome】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Details: Shaking Soul Blade, due to Error Spirit, has gained the Small People’s Multi-Armed Syndrome, and hardened further due to Steel Bones.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silver-white blade surface was covered in raised fissures, like closed eyes, even showing eyelids and lashes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next instant, the empty spaces turned crimson.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dozens of tiny human arms, finger-sized, wriggled out like worms from the blade’s surface.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, they densely covered every part of the blade except the protruding eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Countless tiny arms flailed wildly at the air; some twisted together, tightly wrapping the blade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It looked revolting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elf Kali Lin  frowned, her face filled with disgust.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Uh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo De also stared blankly for a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So what?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What good is looks? A gilded spearhead?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I, Luo De, am a pragmatist!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Brilliant spiritual light flared along the blade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Seven Flash!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Aiselong Flash, named after the kingdom, was the signature skill of the Aiselong army—every soldier, from private to Grand General, knew it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After months of practice,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo De’s understanding of this spirit art had deepened greatly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not long ago, he had even reached the Eight Flash stage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zzz—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The blade, wreathed in spiritual light, struck in an instant—eight cuts buried deep into the elf’s body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Luo De knew: of those eight strikes, only four had hit solid flesh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These phantom afterimages… annoying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Good strike.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elf Kali Lin  turned lightly, stepping back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her pristine breastplate bore two sword marks—but unbroken.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On her abdomen, a protective spiritual membrane had been torn, leaving a bloody gash.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But she didn’t care.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clearly, she was a close-quarters combatant, not summoning magical shields like a mage, but instead using a more intimate spiritual skin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Lord Atlu spoke truly. No wonder you were marked for elimination, Forest Warden—you truly have potential.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’re not bad either.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Heh, do you think I’m sixth Jie ?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The feathered one laughed. “Seventh Jie  is the true starting point on this continent—far from the likes of the kittens and puppies you’re used to.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She adjusted the long sword in her hand. “Your spiritual accumulation is impressive—even comparable to weaker seventh Jie . But we don’t rely solely on spiritual buildup.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Sounds impressive.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo De shrugged. He’d heard that spiritual energy undergoes a qualitative shift after seventh Jie , but he’d never witnessed it himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then let me show you what true seventh Jie  is.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The feathered one, Karolin, held her long sword horizontally across her chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Puff!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an instant, blinding white light erupted!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1160,"2026-06-20T19:55:30.170Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","883acaf28bef56ead5eb77e828d9edad732c3672a693ea77a3a465a8e9be0b31","i-m-a-forest-warden-why-am-i-enslaving-a-succubu-chapter-168","i-m-a-forest-warden-why-am-i-enslaving-a-succubu-chapter-166",704,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fi-m-a-forest-warden-why-am-i-enslaving-a-succubu-cover.jpg"]