Second Time's the Charm

At that moment, Chen Ming's injuries had only just recovered. The Parasitic Monster had put him through hell last time, and he had nearly lost his life because of it.

His shoulder was wrapped in bandages. He was packing his things, planning to head out into the mountains to dig up some wild vegetables or hunt mutated beasts and gather useful supplies.

Sun Yuhang, beside him, spoke up.

"Uncle Chen, is your injury really okay?"

"It's fine. Your Uncle Chen has been through life and death—what haven't I seen? A little injury like this is nothing."

Chen Ming waved a hand as he spoke.

"Oh..."

Sun Yuhang nodded, thinking that Chen Ming had not sounded so tough when he was on the verge of dying...

"Uncle, those parasitic monsters are really terrifying. You'd better be careful from now on, so you don't fall for their tricks again."

"Don't worry. I, Chen Ming, will never fall into the same pit twice."

Chen Ming vowed solemnly.

Sun Yuhang nodded.

"A lustful heart brings a blade over one's head. Learning from a setback isn't necessarily a bad thing."

"Eh? Right! Didn't you say you'd introduce me to an online girlfriend?"

Chen Ming suddenly remembered that.

... Sun Yuhang was speechless. Why did it feel like Chen Ming just couldn't change his ways?

At that moment, the tent flap was lifted, and a slender figure walked in. It was the beautiful Tiantian.

Chen Ming and the others turned to look, their expressions all becoming somewhat strange.

Why had she come here?

They had all met before, but they were not particularly familiar with one another.

"Uncle Chen, are you heading out on a mission?"

"Yeah. What is it?"

Chen Ming asked casually.

But Tiantian lowered her head slightly, and her expression suddenly turned bashful.