I Want to Possess You

Thud.

With a soft sound, a dagger flew through the air, its sharp tip embedding itself in a wooden stake.

Zhen Jin slowly retracted his arm, looking thoughtfully at the many wooden stakes before him.

When he woke up this morning, he had given the order to gather various ranged weapons.

Bows and arrows, and crossbow bolts were the most common. In addition, there were some specifically designed for throwing, such as throwing axes and throwing forks, and some that could be used for throwing, such as javelins and daggers.

Now, these weapons had all been thrown by him, accurately sticking into the wooden stakes at varying distances.

As Zhen Jin flexed his fingers, he looked at the results before him and silently assessed himself: "Strictly speaking, daggers are not weapons specifically designed for throwing. But I threw over a dozen daggers, and none missed. I can hit wherever I want to hit."

"Aside from daggers, whether it's javelins, throwing axes, or throwing forks, it's the same."

As for bows and crossbows, there was even less to say.

"If I still had throwing darts here, I should be able to achieve this level as well."

Throwing darts were not common.

In the eastern part of the Saint Brilliance Continent, there was a unique Battle Qi Formula that allowed one to be as light as a swallow, using throwing darts, throwing knives, and other weapons with special power.

Therefore, throwing darts were more prevalent in the eastern part of the Saint Brilliance Continent, but were very rare elsewhere.

"The current results have proven: last night was not a dream, but another segment of my memory has been restored."

This kind of throwing result was something the previous Zhen Jin could not achieve.

But after one night, he could do this with great ease, almost as if it were instinct.

"No, this should be the result of my past diligent practice. It's just that I couldn't use it before, and last night's memory was the key to unlocking it."

"It's a pity that although I have recalled the secret technique of Sharp Needle Rumble, I cannot use it."

"If I could use such a secret technique, its power would be extremely considerable, posing a strong threat to the fierce monsters on the island."

Zhen Jin sighed inwardly.

He still couldn't activate his Battle Qi, and the prerequisite for a Battle Technique like Sharp Needle Rumble was to infuse one's Battle Qi into specially made flying needles.

Therefore, since Zhen Jin couldn't activate his Battle Qi, he couldn't truly unleash the power of Sharp Needle Rumble.

However, even so, with the emergence of this memory, Zhen Jin's strength had still increased by a small margin.

Before, he wielded a long sword and was brave in close combat. Now, because he possessed throwing ability, the area within several hundred steps centered around him was his attack range.

"Truly worthy of the Hundred Needles Bloodline! When it comes to accuracy, the Hundred Needles Bloodline is easily among the top five in the entire Saint Brilliance Continent. Lord Zhen Jin, you are the hope of the Hundred Needles Family, and you will surely bring glory back to the entire family."

Lost in thought, Zhen Jin heard a familiar voice.

He turned around and, as expected, saw Cang Xu.

Cang Xu walked slowly, and upon seeing the various thrown weapons on the dozen or so wooden stakes, a look of respect appeared on his face.

Zhen Jin, however, shook his head slightly.

He had come here early in the morning to practice, and besides confirming that this was a memory, his greatest expectation was to use this opportunity to trigger related memories and comprehend how to activate Battle Qi.

But unfortunately, he did not succeed.

In fact, before this, he had also asked his subordinates about their Battle Qi Formulas and secretly tried to circulate them.

But no matter how hard he tried, this Sea Island prohibited all low-level Magic and Battle Qi, making it impossible for him to sense anything or stimulate the Battle Qi originally hidden within his body.

He would not confide these troubles to Cang Xu.

"Tell me, what's the current situation?" Zhen Jin stood in place, watching Cang Xu walk towards him, adjusting his breathing as he asked.

Cang Xu was clearly here to report the situation to him.

"Reporting, my lord, not a single person has died." Cang Xu's first sentence made Zhen Jin breathe a sigh of relief.

Cang Xu continued, "We are truly fortunate to have an alchemist like Lord Zi Di! These potions have benefited almost everyone. So far, more than half of the people have taken the potions. These people are very weak, some are in a coma, some have a fever all over, and they will definitely have a serious illness."

The potions had been made, and there were enough of them.

But for safety and stability, under Cang Xu's arrangement, the Exploration Team members took the potions in batches.

A portion of the people had not yet taken the potions.

Zhen Jin nodded slightly and asked the crucial question, "So, to what extent have the physical qualities of the first batch of people who took the potions decreased?"

Cang Xu shook his head slightly, "The situation is still developing, but based on the current results, these people are very weak, and the degree of strength decline varies from person to person. Some are relatively mild, while others are more severe. The overall situation is still good. At least there are no disabilities or cripples."

Speaking of this, Cang Xu's expression darkened slightly, "My lord, I believe the danger of magic erosion has been basically resolved, and the threat to our entire team is no longer great. However, there is another problem before us."

"Food?" A hint of understanding flashed in Zhen Jin's eyes.

"My lord is wise." Cang Xu bowed slightly, unable to hide his worry, "We really don't have much food left."

Zhen Jin nodded slightly. He had been paying attention to the supply situation for a long time and was not surprised.

At that time, Cang Xu suggested hunting a large number of goats because he wanted to obtain mutton.

Whether it was the Exploration Team or the large group of people staying on the beach, the demand for food was very high.

The Exploration Team originally carried ample food, but they had been away from the beach and in the jungle for a long time. Most of the food had been consumed.

Zhen Jin and Zi Di originally had sufficient food, but this abundance was only for two people. Now that the number of people had increased sharply, when divided among everyone, the food immediately seemed scarce.

Unless Zhen Jin decided to abandon this group of people and prioritize preserving food.

"How much longer can it specifically last?" Zhen Jin continued to ask.

The scholar immediately replied, "Roughly calculated, it can last for fifteen days."

Half a month.

Zhen Jin nodded, feeling satisfied with Cang Xu's report.

This is the role of a strategist.

Cang Xu is a qualified strategist.

He can discover problems in advance and speak up to remind me. Many things seem very small and trivial, and it is difficult for a leader to be comprehensive. At this time, someone is needed to fill in the gaps.

Fifteen days seems like a long time, but it is actually already on the alert line.

A sense of urgency rose in Zhen Jin's heart.

He had been adventuring on this Sea Island for many days and deeply understood how difficult it was to obtain food here!

Cang Xu must have felt it deeply too.

Because after joining the Exploration Team, he had also experienced many hardships and dangers, and not once had they been able to harvest food on a large scale. The only opportunity was hunting the sheep flock. As a result, the mutton had a big problem and almost wiped out the entire Exploration Team.

"Do you have any good ideas?" Zhen Jin thought for a moment, then asked Cang Xu again.

Cang Xu pondered, "I am ashamed, I am powerless in this matter. But perhaps Lord Zi Di has a way?"

Hearing this, Zhen Jin's heart stirred slightly, and he took a deep look at Cang Xu.

A thought rose in the young man's mind.

Cang Xu's words have a hidden meaning. Did he figure something out?

It's true... the secret of the grass roots is actually very difficult to hide. Perhaps it can deceive others, but Cang Xu was paying attention the entire time. He has extensive knowledge, so it's quite normal for him to see through this secret.

After Zi Di discovered that the goats were also victims and the real source was the seemingly ordinary green grass, she instructed Zhen Jin to keep it a secret.

Zhen Jin's thoughts churned endlessly: According to this fact, there is a simplest way to solve the food problem. That is to have Zi Di concoct more potions and pour them down the goats. After the goats spit out the chaotic Magic, wouldn't the mutton be edible?

Cang Xu's suggestion just now seems to point to this method, but he didn't say it explicitly.

After all, this unique grass root contains rich ice-element Magic. This is a top-grade resource, a secret that any force must carefully conceal.

Old Mr. Cang Xu is very likely pretending to be confused while knowing the truth. He is truly worthy of being someone who has served nobles for most of his life.

Thinking this way, Zhen Jin couldn't help but appreciate Cang Xu even more.

The point that impressed him most about Cang Xu was that this old gentleman knew how to restrain his intelligence and not let his wisdom offend others. He offered his suggestions appropriately and with great discretion, without easily causing others' displeasure.

But at the same time, he still adhered to his principles.

Cang Xu knew: Food was too important for the Exploration Team. Currently, the team had plenty of water, and there was a rare replenishment point nearby.

Food was the key.

Once food was scarce, the body's energy intake would decrease, physical strength would continuously decline, combat power would also drop, and the ability to resist external crises would decrease accordingly.

If there was no improvement, this vicious cycle would drag the entire team into the abyss of destruction.

In fact, everyone was aware of the food reserves. Once the reserves reached the warning line, the exploration team members would naturally feel psychological pressure.

This psychological pressure would grow stronger and stronger. It was very likely that without any fierce beasts attacking, the team members would fight among themselves and compete for the only food, and the team would collapse and disintegrate.

Before, Zhen Jin and Zi Di were just two people, and they could meet their food needs. Now that there were more people, although many aspects became more convenient, it also brought a lot of pressure and trouble.

Cang Xu was worried that Zhen Jin would be careless in this regard, and food was crucial, so he pointed out this problem.

From his perspective, maintaining the existence of the entire team was also maintaining his own life and safety.

Cang Xu was a scholar and did not cultivate Battle Qi. To increase his own survival probability, he could only rely on others. At the same time, the more people in the team, the greater his value in management and knowledge would be.

Cang Xu was very skilled in the way of self-preservation.

I really want to use such a talent for myself, Zhen Jin secretly sighed.

Although Cang Xu was just a mortal, he possessed profound knowledge, understood propriety well, and had considerable wisdom.

"He's not suitable to be a noble's steward. He's not a transcendent at all and can't command the situation."

"But as an advisor, he is completely qualified, even excellent."

"Cang Xu left the family he had served for many years because he wanted to write a book. This is a scholar's ambition, understandable. For ordinary people, staying with the original noble is definitely the best choice. Why risk one's life for a book?"

Thinking of this, Zhen Jin's heart stirred.

"Before this, I had originally planned to use Cang Xu's ambition to slowly recruit him."

"But now that I think about it, perhaps the current predicament is a good opportunity for recruitment?"

Zhen Jin changed his perspective, and his eyes slowly lit up.

He had previously planned to scheme slowly, but when he reached White Sand City in the future, he wouldn't be the only Temple Knight there. At least two others would be competitors for the position of City Lord.

Therefore, the best opportunity was not in the future, but now.

On this dangerous monster island, Cang Xu had to rely on others to survive.

"So this Sea Island is actually my opportunity." For the first time in his life, Zhen Jin felt the charm of the Sea Island.