An exquisite crystal chandelier hung overhead, and a red carpet stretched beneath his feet.
Returning to the Dream World, Chen Feng glanced at the leather sofa beside him and the other items in the living room.
Without hesitation, he quickly walked over to the Red Lacquered Door.
Looking through the peephole, he saw a lit corridor outside the house. Beyond the wooden-floored corridor was a small yard enclosed by an iron fence.
A Gray Brick Path ran through the middle all the way to the iron gate, roughly seven or eight meters long and two or three meters wide.
On either side were cobblestone-paved ground and patches of soil planted with flowers and grass beside the iron fence.
It looked ordinary, but Chen Feng's gaze shifted slightly.
Because he clearly saw a pale red light orb floating above the brick path in the yard.
"Limit Breaking Light Orb!"
His eyes flashed, and Chen Feng decided to leave the house.
He had already searched the entire house and truly could not find any other light orbs.
So if he wanted to continue increasing his strength, the opportunities outside were his only option for now.
Even if it was risky, he had to give it a try.
"Wait."
Suddenly, he glanced at the Black Mist beyond the iron fence.
After pondering for a moment, Chen Feng still wanted to be safe just in case.
Retracting his steps, he quickly went to the study, opened a drawer, and found three items.
A pair of white sneakers that fit him.
A silver Metal Knuckle Duster.
And a Leather-Wrapped Sharp Dagger.
He had spotted those things while searching the house for light orbs earlier, but had never paid them much attention.
But now that he had decided to leave the house, he still had to prepare more things for self-defense.
"Too bad the flashlight here is out of batteries. Otherwise, this would be even safer."
Shaking his head inwardly, Chen Feng quickly put on the shoes, slipped the Knuckle Duster over the fingers of his right hand, and tucked the dagger at his waist.
Once everything was ready, he took a deep breath.
Whoosh!
Suppressing his stray thoughts, he stepped forward and turned the metal doorknob.
Click!
A sound like a spring snapping rang out as he slowly pulled open the red-lacquered wooden door.
Everything outside the yard was more or less what Chen Feng had seen through the peephole.
The only difference was an open Detached Hut in the yard, which looked like a Garage.
But it was completely empty. Its owner had clearly driven the vehicle away.
Not dwelling on it, Chen Feng cautiously surveyed the front yard.
The space was quite large, nearly a hundred square meters.
The flowers and grass by the iron fence had long withered. Mist drifted through the outside world, and he could faintly see an asphalt road as well as the outlines of several tall and short buildings.
"Take the light orb first."
Unable to spare attention for the more distant surroundings, Chen Feng confirmed that there was no danger in the yard. He quickly stepped forward and reached out to touch the pale red light orb.
You picked up one (Limit Breaking Light Orb)! Limit Breaking Light Orb: Residual will of a Martial Artist Quality: Basic Effect: Can improve martial arts skill proficiency to a certain extent
The text prompt appeared automatically. The light orb entered his body through his pores, as if it had been stored somewhere unknown.
Without hesitation, Chen Feng gripped the Knuckle Duster in his hand and silently willed it to improve.
Buzz!
In an Instant, his head sank again.
Deeper insights into Sanshou appeared out of nowhere and merged into his memories.
In his daze, Chen Feng felt just like he had trained in Sanshou bitterly for many years, day and night, pouring out sweat.
The muscles in his body grew stronger, and all his movements and methods of exerting force became smoother.
Sanshou: Proficient (1%)
"Sanshou is Proficient!"
His eyes lit up, and Chen Feng could not help clenching fists.
A fuller sensation surged through him, and he immediately called up his status panel.
Strength: 8.6→8.9 Agility: 8.5→8.7 Constitution: 8.3→8.6 Will: 8.9→9.1
"The Four-Dimensional Attributes actually increased this much?!"
Chen Feng's eyes narrowed. He did not expect the enhancement brought by Sanshou proficiency to be so great.
Strength had increased by 0.3 points, Agility by 0.2 points, Constitution by 0.3 points, and Will by 0.2 points!
Altogether, that was a full 1 point, comparable to the effect of two Attribute Light Orbs!
"Quite a few people learn the basics of Sanshou, but very few become proficient."
"In the training class, only Xu Dongtai, Zheng Qiang, and Yu Shan have reached that level. That is enough to prove that increasing proficiency becomes harder the further one goes."
"So naturally, higher levels of proficiency provide greater enhancements to the body."
Thoughtfully, Chen Feng roughly formed a guess.
For a time, he could not help wondering whether he should learn two more Martial Arts.
For example, Judo or wrestling.
That way, he would definitely gain more attribute increases than by relying on Sanshou alone.
"But then, I would also need more Limit Breaking Light Orbs."
"Let's keep looking. First, I'll see whether there are more light orbs."
With anticipation in his eyes, Chen Feng looked around the yard.
After searching around without finding anything else, he finally looked beyond the iron fence at the buildings and street.
The mist outside had quietly dispersed a little, making an area seven or eight meters away visible.
It was an asphalt road three to five meters wide, with dim yellow streetlamps standing on both sides.
The building across the road loomed in and out of the fog. Judging by its outline, it looked like a six-story apartment.
Likewise, Chen Feng withdrew his gaze and looked at the buildings to either side of the yard where he stood.
There was an apartment on each side, similar in height and style.
"Let's take a look outside."
After pondering for a moment, Chen Feng, eager to obtain more light orbs, stepped forward again and walked to the iron gate in the middle.
He had not noticed it earlier, but from up close, he could see that the iron gate was covered in rust, with a thin layer of dust coating its surface.
An iron chain was wrapped around the top, locking the gate tightly shut. It could not be opened at all.
"No."
Chen Feng's gaze shifted as he discovered that the gate was rather large. There was also a separate small door at its lower left, nearly two meters tall and half a meter wide, wide enough for a person to pass through.
Its opening was secured by a bolt-like iron bar, with a square brass lock on it.
Fortunately, the key was still inserted in the lock, as though someone had forgotten it there.
After thinking it over, Chen Feng reached out and twisted the key.
Rustle!
Gray-black iron filings fell from the top of the gate as Chen Feng successfully unlocked it.
He tried to pull out the iron bolt, but it was jammed tightly due to rust inside.
In the end, after using brute force, he finally pulled the bolt free amid harsh scraping sounds, opening the small door and revealing enough space for one person to pass through.
Tap, tap!
Chen Feng stepped forward, gripping his Knuckle Duster, and walked out.
The Black Mist in the distance still drifted slowly, like tangible currents of water.
Many buildings were obscured by it. Only the outlines of the streetlamps within the Black Mist could be seen, not their light.
The atmosphere was terrifyingly silent. There was not the slightest sound.
Seeing this, Chen Feng's heart suddenly tightened for some reason.
It was as if some monster was Hidden nearby, watching him.
"Go back?"
He glanced at the glowing house behind him, nearly wanting to retreat.
But the apartments on both sides nearby, along with the building across the road, seemed to emit an invisible temptation.
There might be more light orbs there.
Limit Break!
Attributes!
At that thought, Chen Feng hardened his resolve.
He had, after all, become proficient in Sanshou. Even if he truly encountered danger, he might not be unable to protect himself.
Whoosh!
Then he took a deep breath and forced down all distracting thoughts.
Chen Feng gripped the Knuckle Duster, his fist poised to strike. He vigilantly scanned his surroundings as he slowly walked toward a nearby apartment.
Tap, tap!
Tap, tap!
His footsteps echoed. He followed the edge of the road and soon reached the entrance of the nearby apartment.
Iron Fences blocked both sides, and only a half-open iron gate stood before him.
By the light of the streetlamps and the corridor lights on the apartment's ground floor, there seemed to be no danger inside.
Seeing this, Chen Feng's expression turned thoughtful as he prepared to step forward.
Step!
But in the next instant!
An exceptionally piercing footstep suddenly rang out from behind him!
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