You absorbed a drop of Evil God's Blood diluted to one ten-thousandth of its original strength. Nutrient Absorption proficiency +15.
Looking at the panel information, Chen Feng's eyes held a trace of surprise. "Evil God's Blood? What is that?"
He had only felt himself touch the tiniest bit of it.
Yet it had increased his proficiency by 15.
If he could get a few more drops, wouldn't he be able to directly break through with Nutrient Absorption?
Unfortunately, after that drop of diluted Evil God Blood had been absorbed, this place no longer held any attraction for him.
Worried that there might be other dangers, Chen Feng did not linger and swiftly withdrew.
There were already signs of demons and monsters in Black Mountain's inner region.
Although he knew there was likely something there,
it was not something the current him could meddle in. ·
Besides, the harvest from this trip was already enough.
There was no need to remain here any longer.
Fortunately, he soon rushed out of the inner region. Only then did Chen Feng let out a breath of relief.
He even made a special trip to the place where he had killed Wang Hu and the others.
In such a short time, the smell of blood had already drawn some wild beasts from the mountains and forests.
The corpses of those men had been gnawed until barely any traces remained.
Only then did Chen Feng abandon the thought of destroying the evidence.
Along the way, Chen Feng familiarized himself with the changes in his body and checked his current information.
Name: Chen Feng Cultivation: None Technique: Iron Fist Technique (Not Yet Initiated) 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 never misses.) Beginner Talent As If Walking on Flat Ground (When running through mountains and forests, your speed increases by 10%.) Beginner Talent Nimble Hands, Quick Mind (Your trap-setting speed increases by 10%, and the lethality of your traps increases by 10%.)
Looking at the information, Chen Feng's eyes filled with delight. Choosing to enter the mountains this time had indeed been the right choice. He had not expected battle to bring such enormous progress.
On his way out of the mountains, Chen Feng shot and killed two more wild rabbits, bringing them home with him.
This sight was seen by some of the villagers in Black Mountain Village, and their eyes were filled with envy.
"That Chen Family boy sure is lucky. He actually found two wild rabbits."
"Yeah. I heard demons and monsters ate people on the mountain some time ago, yet he still managed to come back alive."
"But that's nothing. I heard Old Master Huang has taken a fancy to the one in his family. Who knows what will happen later!"
Some people wore strange expressions as they said, "I heard someone saw Wang Hu and his men following Chen Feng into the mountains. Now Chen Feng is back—what happened to Wang Hu and the others?"
A few people even looked uneasy before quickly heading elsewhere.
Chen Feng ignored their discussions.
When he had been injured, some of them had only kept their eyes on his house. There had been no affection between them to speak of.
"Xue'er, look what I brought back."
When he returned home, Lin Xue had already cooked the rice and was waiting beside the table, still somewhat worried. Only when she saw Chen Feng return did she finally relax, saying with surprise, "Husband, you're back."
When she saw the two rabbits in Chen Feng's hands, her face became even more astonished. "Husband, you're amazing."
Chen Feng smiled. "We'll cook one rabbit tonight."
Lin Xue nodded happily. "All right, I'll listen to you, Husband."
Chen Feng was also looking forward to it. Tonight, Nutrient Absorption should reach the proficient level. He wondered what talent it would awaken.
There was also the Iron Fist Technique he had obtained from Wang Hu. He felt that it should be able to open the door to this world's Martial Arts for him.
While Chen Feng was steadily developing here,
on the other side stood the Huang Family estate.
Though it was called Black Mountain Village, the truth was that an independent manor stood outside the village, and the vast stretches of surrounding farmland all belonged to the Huang Family.
At this moment, inside one of its rooms,
Huang Haisheng, the Huang Family Head, sat in the seat of honor. Listening to a villager before him, his face showed some surprise. "You're saying Chen Feng has returned? Wang Hu and the others haven't?"
The villager in front of him said fawningly, "Yes, Old Master Huang. You told us to keep a closer eye on things before, so I've been watching all along."
Huang Haisheng's expression remained calm as he nodded. "I understand."
"You did well this time. Go collect a reward of one hundred copper coins later."
The villager who had come to deliver the news was instantly overjoyed. "Yes, thank you, Old Master Huang."
Just for delivering a message, he received a reward of one hundred copper coins. That was far more worthwhile than farming.
Huang Haisheng remained seated, his brow deeply furrowed as he pondered. "How could an ordinary person like Chen Feng escape from Wang Hu? Wang Hu took my money—could he have run off?"
"Wait a little longer. This involves Yin Shengzi, so we cannot be too hasty."
Then Huang Haisheng said coldly, "Steward Liu, investigate the whereabouts of Wang Hu and the others."
"Yes."
Chen Feng did not look into the Huang Family's affairs.
He had now obtained a large sum of silver.
All he wanted was to develop in peace.
As for the Huang Family, Wang Hu alone had already made him so miserable. He currently had no thoughts of dealing with the Huang Family.
Dinner.
Of one rabbit, nearly more than half went into Chen Feng's stomach.
Lin Xue sat beside him, her face full of happiness.
This simple life with meat to eat was enough to satisfy her.
Meanwhile, a trace of delight appeared on Chen Feng's face.
New information had appeared on the panel.
You ate a bowl of rice. Nutrient Absorption proficiency +2. You ate a rabbit. Nutrient Absorption proficiency +3. Your Nutrient Absorption skill has reached proficient progress. You awakened the new talent Innate Divine Strength. Strength +2, Spirit +1, Speed +1.
Chen Feng's eyes lit up. "Innate Divine Strength?"
He hurriedly opened the panel information.
Name: Chen Feng Skills: Nutrient Absorption (Proficient progress 1%)... Beginner Talent: Innate Divine Strength (Your strength will continuously increase as you grow. Everything you eat will turn into energy, strengthening your flesh and blood. Your current daily increase limit is 1 point.)...
"This talent is the most suitable one!"
Delight filled Chen Feng's eyes.
It had actually awakened the talent Innate Divine Strength.
This was the talent most suited for a martial artist!
And in that very instant,
he felt as though the flesh and blood within his body were being torn apart.
The density of his flesh and blood grew tighter and denser.
Then, in a short time, it rapidly healed.
If Chen Feng's body had originally been extremely thin and pale,
then now, after awakening the talent Innate Divine Strength,
some muscle definition had begun to appear across his body.
However, just as Chen Feng opened his eyes, his face filled with joy,
his expression suddenly changed drastically.
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