By the time the two drove the oxcart back to the village entrance, it was already pitch black.

Several hunting dogs kept by hunters squatted in the kennel, their eyes gleaming.

Zhou Chen pushed open the door and took out some nearly frozen wild boar meat to roast.

【00:00:00】

[God: 0.8 (1.5)]

"Has it not recovered yet?" He rubbed his temples and brought up the control panel, looking somewhat troubled.

Judging from this, the countdown won't continue until the divine attributes are almost fully restored.

"Could it be that the energy displayed on the panel each time I enter the old world is my spiritual power?"

Zhou Chen leaned against the fire, warming himself while thinking.

It wasn't until the aroma of wild boar meat wafted from in front of him that his thoughts were pulled back.

After devouring several portions of wild boar meat, Zhou Chen stood up.

Tonight, he doesn't plan to practice the Zhenyue Stance; instead, he'll lie in bed and rest.

Based on my past life's experience of staying up all night, the best way to restore my energy is to get a good night's sleep.

As soon as he lay down on the bed and closed his eyes, Zhou Chen's breathing became deep and heavy.

I slept without any dreams...

The next day, Zhou Chen sat up in bed, still sleepy.

Sunlight streamed through the window, bringing a touch of warmth to the room.

【12:23:47】

[God: 1.4 (1.5)]

"It's back to normal?"

Seeing the time change again on the panel, Zhou Chen's spirits lifted.

By the time he finished washing up and eating, it was already past noon.

Even if we went into the mountains right now, it would be difficult to catch anything.

So Zhou Chen simply stood up in the courtyard and carefully set up the Zhenyue Stake.

A surge of earthy energy flowed in from beneath my feet, spreading throughout my body and dispelling the winter chill.

"Knock knock knock..."

The knocking on the door interrupted Zhou Chen's meditative state.

"Uncle Sun?" Zhou Chen asked.

No one answered the door.

Zhou Chen straightened up and activated his spiritual tracking ability. He saw what looked like a blazing furnace standing outside the door.

So strong!

He was secretly alarmed, and his muscles tensed up.

The person outside the courtyard gate was definitely the strongest he had ever seen.

"I wonder who is stronger, Chen Zhige or him?"

Within the psychic's field of vision, the figure outside the courtyard, exuding a bloody aura like a furnace, raised his hand and pressed it against the door.

boom!

The heavy wooden door shattered into sharp splinters, and the person outside stepped into the courtyard first.

Zhou Chen suddenly drew the bow to seven-tenths of its length, using his spiritual tracking ability to lock onto it firmly.

The sharp splinter tore through Zhou Chen's clothes, leaving only a white mark on his skin, without causing him any harm.

It was afternoon, and many villagers who had finished lunch heard the loud noise from the gate and curiously gathered around.

"Brother, it's him!" Li Hui said arrogantly, pointing at Zhou Chen.

"Zhou Chen?"

"Li Xiong?"

The two spoke at the same time, a hint of seriousness flashing in their eyes.

Within Zhou Chen's spiritual vision, the blood energy within Li Xiong's body rose into the sky like smoke from a wolf's tail, while wisps of black wind howled, trying to break through the smoke barrier and surge into his body.

"The aura of the original owner's father?"

"Is it resentment?"

Zhou Chen frowned, sizing up the handsome man in front of him, who was nine feet tall and dressed in a blue robe.

"Uncle Sun once suspected that Father was lured to the deep mountains by him under the guise of a clue about a magical herb, but what was his purpose?"

Seeing the resentment emanating from Li Xiong, which belonged to the original owner's father, Zhou Chen couldn't help but believe it to a large extent.

"But what is the purpose?" Zhou Chen wondered.

At the same time, Li Xiong was also sizing up the descendant of his old friend.

Standing eight feet tall, Zhou Chen's handsome face was still undeniable despite his clothes being torn by splinters.

This person is no less handsome than me.

Li Xiong suddenly thought of his master at the martial arts school, who had a great fondness for men.

If I could capture this person and hand him over, I might be able to escape this misery.

His eyes flashed as he said, "You've broken through to the Skin Refining stage at such a young age. If you're willing to apologize to me, Xiao Hui, I can recommend you to a martial arts school in the county town."

Upon hearing that his brother's terms differed from what they had agreed upon, Li Hui cried out anxiously, "Brother, didn't we agree that he would kneel down and apologize to me?"

Zhou Chen looked at the Li brothers, who seemed to have him cornered, with a mocking expression.

"If you want me to kneel, you'll have to see what you can do."

As he spoke, he released the goose-feather arrow in his hand, which went straight for Li Hui.

Seeing this, Li Xiong moved slightly and reached for the arrow with his empty hand.

"what……"

The arrow grazed Li Hui's left ear, and drops of blood fell down.

"Brother, he's trying to kill me! Kill him!" Li Hui never expected that Zhou Chen would still be so arrogant in front of his brother.

Li Xiong glanced at the furious Li Hui, a hint of disappointment on his face.

Even if the administration of the Great Qian Dynasty is corrupt, no one dares to kill someone in the street now.

Even powerful families in county towns often have to find a pretext or push someone out to take the blame.

If Li Xiong had such abilities, why would he need to submit to someone else?

"idiot."

Li Xiong cursed inwardly, but could only accept reality.

After all, he was his only family member in the world.

He sensed the faint lock-on of an arrow a hundred paces away and frowned slightly. "Minor mastery of archery?"

Even for him, a martial artist at the Bone Forging level, archery skills were only at the Proficient level.

And this sickly fellow who used to be famous in the village can instantly master archery to a minor level?

"Could it be that he has been hiding his true abilities all along?"

Li Xiong shook his head, banishing the unrealistic thoughts from his mind.

If this person was hiding his true abilities, then his father wouldn't have been tricked into going out to sacrifice himself using the clues about the elixir.

"Brother," Li Hui urged, seeing that Li Xiong hadn't made a move.

Li Xiong's thoughts were already in disarray, and now, being urged on, he looked impatient.

Snapped……

A crisp sound.

Li Hui touched the bloody handprint on his face and looked at Li Xiong in disbelief.

"If I kill him, you will die too."

Li Xiong's cold voice rang out from above, "Do you want to die?"

He touched his aching lower back and abdomen, a result of his father's dying moments.

If it weren't for this injury, with his Bone Forging level strength, he would have had a 70-80% chance of killing this person, even with arrows in front of him.

His gaze struggled, but finally his lips parted without a trace of emotion. "Let's go."

The selection of inner disciples for the martial arts school is in a few days, and he cannot risk aggravating his injuries.

At least not for the next few days.

Li Xiong turned around and glanced around. The villagers watching felt a chill and subconsciously took several steps back.

If they can't deal with Zhou Chen, can't they at least deal with them?

In the distance, Zhou Chen saw Li Xiong slowly retreating and felt relieved.

This person's blood and energy are as vigorous as a furnace, and he is already a master of the Bone Forging Realm.

If he were to force his way in, he was confident he could take Li Hui away, but he himself would be in danger.

"Bone Forging Realm!"

Zhou Chen retrieved the wild goose feather arrow he had just shot, bent his knees slightly, and began practicing the Zhenyue Stance again.

When facing enemies of the same level, archery skills are naturally superior.

However, if the enemy's skill level is higher than one's own, then the outcome becomes uncertain.

He needs greater strength.

With each breath, Zhou Chen was already immersed in the Zhenyue Stake.

[Energy accumulated. Enter the old world?]

A notification popped up on the panel, and Zhou Chen snapped out of his meditative state.

[Zhenyue Stake Progress +1]

【Zhenyue Stance (Beginner, 9%)】

[Precision +0.1]

Zhou Chen didn't awaken from his meditation until the moon was high in the sky.

Several messages came into view, and Zhou Chen raised an eyebrow when he saw the message that his spirit attribute had increased by 0.1.

Practicing the Zhenyue Stance for a long time can improve one's spirit attribute.

He composed himself and hesitated for a moment while staring at the panel.

This time, when I enter the old world, I shouldn't end up in that martial arts hall.

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