Ke Xue exorcists demons and starts with immobilization

Next to the entrance was a pit that Chu Zhong had dug in advance.

This area is near a valley river, where the soil is loose. Chu Zhong used stones to smash the rocks and got a relatively sharp stone that he dug out while Fei Yingli was looking for firewood.

Using a pit to start a fire is safer.

The firewood was piled up in the pit.

"Are you planning to start a fire by rubbing sticks together? I've found some kindling."

Eri took out some dried grass and some dried leaves from her pocket.

"Eri, you've been a huge help!"

Chu Zhong happily kissed Fei Yingli.

The girl's lips curled up noticeably when she received the praise.

In fact, Chu Zhong's props inventory contains many dry and flammable tinder—10,000 yen bills.

I've run the Garden dungeon a few times before, and I have 2300 million yen in cash in my inventory, which is perfect for starting a fire.

Since Eri had gone to the trouble of finding the ignition source, she should certainly be praised.

It would make her feel that her efforts were worthwhile and happy, and she could also steal a kiss on the side. Why not?

The two squatted beside the pit, and Chu Zhong began to rub wood together to start a fire.

Select two relatively dry branches, and have Eri hold onto one of them and keep it still.

Chu Zhong took the other branch and rubbed the two withered branches back and forth like a saw.

Below are the straw floss and kindling that Eri Kisaki collected.

The principle behind starting a fire by friction is that friction generates heat. High-speed friction produces high heat, which carbonizes the surface of the wood.

These carbonized parts will be scraped off by friction. As long as enough residual heat carbon powder is collected in a short time, and ignition material is added, a flame can be started with a gentle blow.

However, in this icy and snowy place, the temperature is low, making it many times more difficult to start a fire by rubbing sticks together than under normal circumstances.

But the situation in Chu was different.

Certainly!

Current mana: 16

I immediately froze the withered branch in Eri's hand and switched to [Super Speed ​​Impact] mode.

Chu Zhong rubbed the two withered branches together rapidly for a minute, hundreds of times. Within one second of the immobilization ending, the effect took hold, and the temperature rose rapidly!

With a 'whoosh,' the part of the dry branch in Eri's hand that was being rubbed caught fire, without needing any kindling.

Eri was stunned.

This isn't 'making fire by rubbing sticks together,' it's 'starting a fire by rubbing sticks together'!

Even the world's top wilderness survival masters couldn't do this, right?

If Eri Kisaki hadn't witnessed the whole thing, she would have suspected that someone was secretly keeping a lighter.

"Okay, you can let go now."

Chu Zhong gently patted Fei Yingli's hand, indicating that she should put the burning dry branches into the firewood pile in the pit.

The fire quickly blazed up, and the warm air currents, carried upwards by the wind, touched the low roof of the snow hut before flowing downwards, bringing some warmth to the two of them.

Chu Zhong closed the 'door' of the snow house a little more, leaving only a small amount of ventilation, and immediately felt a few degrees warmer.

The firelight cast a warm, orange glow in the dim snow house; though somewhat dim, it brought a sense of peace.

"Then now..."

Chu Zhong put his arm around Fei Yingli, who was sitting next to him.

“But…” Eri Kisaki blushed, not daring to look at him, her face turned towards the ground.

Chu Zhong interrupted, "Now that things have come to this, there are no 'buts'! Yingli, I want to be with you so much..."

He won't give Eri Kisaki another chance to back out!

"The ground is too cold!" Eri Kisaki punched the ground in embarrassment. "Use your clothes first..."

Although the muddy ground is better than the snow, you can still feel the chill when you sit on it.

Chu Zhong understood and immediately used his own clothes to pad the ground, then helped Fei Ying remove the excess clothing.

During this time, Eri Kisaki didn't say a word, her eyes were tightly closed, and her eyelashes trembled slightly.

In the dim firelight, the girl's alluring figure was faintly visible, indistinct yet all the more captivating Chu Zhong.

Chu Zhong held Fei Yingli tightly, using his hands to replace his gaze, carefully feeling the girl's figure, which was even more intense than the firelight.

"Lord Chu~"

Eri Kisaki murmured softly, her voice filled with tenderness.

Chu Zhong understood and lowered his head to taste the beauty's cherry lips.

Unfortunately, because of a cold, my mouth feels a bit bland, and it doesn't taste as good as it did last night...

Chu Zhong had a sudden inspiration and temporarily loosened his grip.

"Hmm?" Eri Kisaki asked in a puzzled tone.

Chu Zhong quickly took a small bite of chocolate, then leaned closer again to share it with Eri.

Then, Chu Zhong's waist was embraced by Fei Yingli's arms, clearly indicating that she liked it.

Before long, the small piece of chocolate was melted by the high temperature, shared, and its flavor gradually faded.

Chu Zhong's hands had also explored the mountains and valleys. The scenery was beautiful and clear. Everything was ready, and he was ready to begin the official adventure!

"Cough cough cough-"

However, the uncontrollable itching in his throat interrupted Chu Zhong's adventure plans.

Accompanying the cough was a noticeable feeling of weakness, which completely dampened his enthusiasm for exploring Chu.

"..." Eri Kisaki paused for a moment, "Is... it alright?"

Chu Zhong immediately replied, "Sure! Of course!"

He immediately and forcefully broke the seal, awakening a soaring fighting spirit.

But soon,

"Cough cough cough-"

Another bout of coughing brought a wave of weakness, causing his adventurous spirit, which had just reached the door but hadn't yet opened it, to retreat again.

That's really strange, why is my cough suddenly so frequent?

"I think I shouldn't eat chocolate when I have a cold," Eri Kisaki said quietly. "It will make my cough worse."

Chu Zhong:......

The culprit was himself?!

I should have known better than to share the chocolate!

Chu Zhong felt immense regret and dared not forcibly break the seal, fearing that a cough in the middle would completely ruin the wonderful experience.

But... Eri Kisaki, whose heart has been ignited, doesn't seem to intend to let him off so easily...

Chapter 73 Drink Some Hot Water, The Legal Queen Training Plan

Inside the small, warm snow hut, the dim firelight flickered gently.

Chu Zhong and the teenage version of Eri Kisaki lay on a makeshift bed made of clothes, intending to help her tidy up her clothes.

"Is this all you're going to do?"

Eri Kisaki clung to his waist, her voice filled with resentment.

"This..." Chu Zhong was a little embarrassed by the question.

But he also understood the principle of 'whoever starts the fire is responsible,' just like when he started the fire by rubbing sticks together. He had used his skillful technique to make the small flames steam and rise into the sky.

If he gets so angry and furious because of Eri Kisaki, but can't release the pressure, he'll definitely feel terrible.

Therefore, it's understandable why Eri Kisaki is dissatisfied at this moment.

"Cough... It was my fault this time, I'll definitely do it next time..."

While comforting Fei Yingli, Chu Zhong repeated the actions from the previous night, using massage to help her relax.

"Hmph~" Eri Kisaki responded with only a nasal tone.

About twenty minutes later,

"Mmm~" After the three massages were finished, Eri Kisaki seemed satisfied.

It's rare for someone in Chu to have a few sips of hot water in this icy, snowy landscape.

There are still more than forty bottles of beer in the inventory, but Chu Zhong is still under the negative status of 'cold', so drinking is not appropriate.

Being able to drink hot water is already a great privilege.

Chu Zhong's clothes, which were placed on the ground closest to the muddy ground, absorbed the moisture from the muddy ground, making the already thin clothes even colder, and they needed to be dried.

Eri's clothes were placed on top, and Chu Zhong had taken waterproofing measures when boiling the water, so the water was spared.

After a rustling sound, the two were back in the back seat of the car, just like the night before, wearing the same pants and sweater, with Chu Zhong's upper body pressed against Fei Yingli's back.

"You are not allowed to tell anyone about what happened today..."

In her arms, Eri whispered a warning.

Chu Zhong couldn't help but chuckle to himself.

Now that she's calmed down, Eri Kisaki's intelligence has returned, and she's become shy again.

"Why tell others?" Chu Zhong asked curiously.

"..." Eri Kisaki paused, then explained, "When we're out of trouble, and people ask about it..."

Actually, among her classmates, Eri Kisaki would occasionally be forced to hear some gossip.

For example, when a boy talks about how a girl is or how a girl talks about how a boy is or how her boyfriend or girlfriend is, it's used as a topic of conversation to show off.

This kind of showing off became even more common during the graduation trip, with some even deliberately making a scene to be heard.

"Absolutely, absolutely, you can't tell anyone what I just said..."

Eri Kisaki repeatedly emphasized this.

She finally understood the weight of the saying "A wise man does not fall in love." She had just been completely consumed by her emotions, and her words and actions were exceptionally bold.

"Don't worry, how could I possibly talk about such details about my escape experience?" Chu Zhong rubbed Fei Yingli's warm palm, assuming that the girl was just shy and embarrassed about dating.

She then couldn't help but chuckle: "Besides, even if we don't say anything, people will speculate, after all, it's just a man and a woman alone together, and Eri, you're so beautiful..."

"But it's graduation trip now, so we won't hear their gossip anymore. Don't take it to heart."

Besides, once he escorts Eri back to her destination—the graduation trip destination at the mountaintop—the dungeon should be cleared.

Who knows in what scene I'll meet Eri Kisaki next time I enter the dungeon?

“By the way, Chu-kun, I have something important to ask you.” Eri suddenly spoke up.

Chu Zhong blurted out, "I like you, Yingli. I'll take responsibility. I won't let you go! No one can take you away from me!"

As they spoke, he hugged her even tighter.

Even though they were already very close, the girl was still embarrassed by this passionate and direct expression of love. "What are you thinking about... I wanted to ask you something else..."

"For example... work-related matters..."

It turns out that Eri Kisaki, who is about to go to university, hasn't decided on her future career path yet.

Having played many dating sims, Chu Zhong immediately realized that this was a crucial choice.