New Nutrient Absorption Talent

[You have absorbed a drop of Evil God's Blood diluted ten thousand times. Nutrient Absorption skill proficiency +15.]

Looking at the panel information, Chen Feng's eyes showed some surprise. "Evil God's Blood? What's that?" He only felt like he had touched a tiny bit of it. Yet it could actually increase his proficiency by 15. If a few more drops came, wouldn't it directly let the Nutrient Absorption skill break through? Unfortunately, after absorbing this drop of diluted Evil God's Blood, this place no longer held any attraction for him. Worried there might be other dangers, Chen Feng didn't linger and quickly withdrew from the area.

This inner region of Black Mountain was already showing traces of Demons. Although he knew in his heart that something was likely there, it wasn't something he could get involved in at his current level. Besides, the gains he had made this time were already enough. There was no need to stay any longer in this place.

Fortunately, he soon rushed out of the inner area, and only then did Chen Feng breathe a sigh of relief. He even went to check the spot where he had killed Wang Hu and the others. In just a short time, the smell of blood had already attracted some wild beasts from the forest. The corpses of the few people had been gnawed beyond recognition. Chen Feng then gave up on the idea of destroying the evidence.

On the way, Chen Feng familiarized himself with the changes in his body and also checked his current information.

Name: Chen Feng Cultivation: None Technique: Iron Fist Technique (Not Yet Started) Skills: Nutrient Absorption (Beginner Progress 96%), Basic Archery (Proficient Progress 36%), Yin Yang Arts (Beginner Progress 10%), Trap Arts (Proficient Progress 1%), Forest Running (Proficient Progress 3%) Talents: Beginner Talent Hundred-Step Piercing Willow (Within a hundred steps, your archery hits the mark every time.) Beginner Talent As If Walking on Flat Ground (When running in mountain forests, your speed will increase by 10%.) Beginner Talent Nimble Hands, Quick Mind (Your trap-setting speed increases by 10%, and the lethality of traps you set increases by 10%.)

Looking at the information, Chen Feng's eyes held some delight. This decision to enter the mountains was the right one. He hadn't expected that fighting would bring such great progress. On the way out of the mountains, Chen Feng shot and killed two more wild rabbits, bringing them home with him. This scene made some villagers of Black Mountain Village look on with envy.

"That Chen family boy sure is lucky, actually finding two wild rabbits." "Yeah, I heard he ran into a Demon eating people in the mountains a while back, and he still managed to survive." "But that's nothing, really. I heard that his family's girl has caught Old Master Huang's eye. Who knows what'll happen later on?" Among them, some people spoke with strange expressions. "I heard someone saw Wang Hu and his men following Chen Feng into the mountains. Now Chen Feng's back, what happened to Wang Hu and the others?" A few even wore odd looks and quickly headed off to another place.

Chen Feng paid no attention to their chatter. When he was injured, only a few had their eyes on his house; there was no goodwill to speak of. "Xue'er, look what I brought back?" When he got home, Lin Xue had already cooked rice and was waiting by the table, still a bit worried. Only when she saw Chen Feng return did she relax, saying with some surprise, "Husband, you're back." Seeing the two rabbits in Chen Feng's hands, her face showed even more amazement. "Husband, you're amazing." Chen Feng smiled. "Let's cook one rabbit for dinner tonight." Lin Xue nodded happily. "Alright, whatever you say, husband."

Chen Feng felt some anticipation in his heart. Tonight, the Nutrient Absorption skill should be able to advance to the Proficient level. He wondered what talent would awaken. Also, there was the Iron Fist Technique he had gotten from Wang Hu. He felt it should open the door to this world's Martial Arts for him.

While Chen Feng was developing steadily, on the other side, at the Huang Family compound. Though it was called Black Mountain Village, it was actually a large independent courtyard outside the village, surrounded by vast fields all belonging to the Huang Family. Now, in one of the rooms inside, Huang Family head Huang Haisheng sat in the main seat, listening to the words of a villager before him. His expression showed some surprise. "You're saying Chen Feng came back? Wang Hu and the others haven't returned?" The villager in front said with a fawning tone, "Yes, Old Master Huang. You told us to keep an eye out, and I've been watching the whole time." Huang Haisheng's face was calm as he nodded. "I understand."

"You did well this time. Go collect a hundred coppers as a reward."

The villager who had brought the news instantly lit up with surprise. "Yes, thank you, Old Master Huang."

Just for delivering a message, a hundred coppers—far better than farming.

Huang Haisheng sat where he was, brow furrowed, a thoughtful look in his eyes. "Chen Feng is just an ordinary man. How could he have escaped from Wang Hu? Did Wang Hu take my money and run off?"

"Wait a little longer. This involves a Yin Shengzi; I can't afford to be too hasty."

Then, his voice turned cold. "Steward Liu, go track down Wang Hu and his men."

"Yes."

Chen Feng didn't bother learning more about the Huang Family's situation.

For now, he had come into a large sum of silver.

All he wanted was to develop in peace.

As for the Huang Family—just one Wang Hu had left him in such a sorry state. He had no thoughts of going after them for now.

Dinner.

A whole rabbit, most of it went into Chen Feng's stomach.

Lin Xue sat beside him, her face full of happiness.

This kind of simple life, with meat to eat, was enough for her.

On the other side, a hint of joy crept onto Chen Feng's face.

New information had refreshed on the panel.

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[You ate a bowl of rice. Nutrient Absorption proficiency +2.]
[You ate a rabbit. Nutrient Absorption proficiency +3.]
[Your Nutrient Absorption skill has advanced to the proficient stage. You have awakened a new talent: Innate Divine Strength. Your Strength +2, Spirit +1, Speed +1.]

Chen Feng's eyes lit up. "Innate Divine Strength?"

He quickly opened the panel.

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[Name: Chen Feng]
[Skills: Nutrient Absorption (Proficient 1%)...]
[Beginner Talent: Innate Divine Strength (Your strength will continuously increase as you grow. Everything you eat will be converted into energy, enhancing your physical power. Current daily growth cap: 1 point.)...]

"This is the talent that suits me best!"

Delight shone in Chen Feng's eyes.

To awaken the Innate Divine Strength talent.

This was truly the most fitting talent for a martial artist!

And in that very instant, he felt as though the flesh and blood inside his body were being torn apart.

The density of his muscles was tightening.

Then, in a short span of time, it rapidly healed.

If Chen Feng's body had been extremely thin and pale before, then now, with the awakening of the Innate Divine Strength talent, clear lines of muscle had begun to appear on his frame.

But just as Chen Feng opened his eyes, a look of joy on his face, his expression suddenly changed drastically.