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Chapter 1003 - 975: A Quiet Night

Chapter 1003: Chapter 975: A Quiet Night

After spending some time in Kalin Village, Li Chen had come to understand the current situation there.

Due to the Earth Demon Clan’s demand for grain, the village was currently lacking in staple foods and the like.

On the other hand, things like salt were not in short supply at all.

For Li Chen, though, such things were neither here nor there.

Having salt would just make his meals a bit more comfortable, that’s all.

In the wild jungle, there aren’t so many things for you to pick and choose from.

Li Chen glanced down at the items Cherie had brought over. He knew what they were and smiled at her, saying, "You should take these back. As you can see, I’m not someone who can’t survive on my own. Since Kalin Village is short on food, you shouldn’t waste it on me."

"I..." Cherie hesitated for a moment but eventually nodded.

After chatting with Li Chen for a while, Cherie turned and left.

The situation in Kalin Village was indeed tense, especially with the Earth Demon Clan about to arrive. Everyone in the village was working nervously.

Watching Cherie’s departing figure, a thoughtful look appeared in Li Chen’s eyes.

In his original world, humans were the dominant race, and as for other races, they might indeed exist, but they generally didn’t dare to show themselves before humans.

Li Chen had also gathered some information about the Earth Demon Clan from the people of Kalin Village.

Evidently, this race was not human.

Li Chen was quite curious about what exactly the Earth Demon Clan was.

"These things..." Looking at the spiritual medicine placed beside him on the ground, Li Chen thought for a moment and then picked up two pieces to chew on.

Some spiritual medicines can be eaten raw, but their medicinal power is a bit less compared to when they are refined.

However, given Li Chen’s current situation, having something to eat was good enough.

As for refining medicines, that would have to wait until Cherie brought him the necessary tools next time.

After swallowing two pieces of spiritual medicine, the medicinal power gradually dissolved in his stomach. Li Chen closed his eyes and began his quiet cultivation.

Although his physical recovery would require time, he could cultivate True Qi now.

Even if his body hadn’t fully recovered, as long as his True Qi was restored, he could regain a certain level of combat power.

"It’s just..." Glancing at his empty waist, Li Chen sighed helplessly.

For a long time, he had grown accustomed to the presence of the Red Moon. Because of the Red Moon, he had even trained rigorously in sword techniques for a time.

But now, he found that he didn’t even have a handy weapon.

"Although True Qi can temporarily be transformed into a weapon, without a tangible weapon to act as a core conductor, the power is ultimately inferior."

Li Chen slightly clenched his right hand, and a transparent sword appeared in his hand. He swung it but still sighed and let the True Qi disperse.

Using True Qi, he chopped down a tree and set up a small wooden shelter beside the forest.

Though his body was no longer much affected by the chilly night winds.

But the deep cold of the night, especially near the river where the temperature would plummet at night, he didn’t want to waste True Qi to expel the cold from his body.

Although the small wooden shelter was quite simple, it could still provide some protection from the wind and rain.

The night was incredibly quiet.

Li Chen sat cross-legged in the small wooden shelter for a long time before slightly opening his eyes to look at the quietly flowing small river not far away.

Suddenly finding himself in such a strange place, with the surroundings no longer belonging to his world. Even not having a single familiar person around him.

Under such circumstances, it was impossible for Li Chen not to feel lonely.

However, at some point, Li Chen had already gotten used to this loneliness.

Or rather, his ability to adapt and endure had reached a level far beyond that of ordinary people, allowing him to endure such loneliness.

He didn’t regret what he did in the battle against Luo Kai and Yu Manfang.

Even now, in his heart, there was not a trace of regret.

Because he knew very well that only this way could his family, friends, and brothers live well.

Only by resolving those two could he be completely at ease.

Thinking of his family still being safe and sound, Li Chen felt utterly tranquil inside.

"Is it worth it?"

Grinning, Li Chen smiled, "Of course it’s worth it."

By noon the next day, Cherie’s figure was still absent.

Cherie had promised him that she would bring over the things he needed by this morning, yet it was already noon, and Cherie was still nowhere in sight.

Li Chen frowned slightly, unable to help feeling a bit worried.

After thinking for a while, Li Chen came out of the wooden shelter, picked up his cane, and headed towards Kalin Village.

"Hmm..." Looking down at his legs, Li Chen pursed his lips, "It’s too slow. Who knows when I’ll arrive at this pace."

With a movement of his True Qi, Li Chen directly concentrated True Qi on his legs, propelling himself to speed.

Driven by True Qi, Li Chen’s legs didn’t need any strength, and his body quickly turned into a blur, vanishing from the spot.

All that was left in the air were clear and audible wind-breaking sounds.

In the state of traveling with True Qi, it only took Li Chen a few minutes to reach the vicinity of Kalin Village.

After arriving, Li Chen withdrew his True Qi and continued to proceed slowly with his cane.

However, before reaching Kalin Village, he heard sounds coming from the village.

"Huh?"

"Sir! You can’t blame us for this! You told us a month ago that the amount of grain we need to deliver this year must increase, didn’t you? We... our village simply can’t gather that much all at once!" The village chief pleaded desperately.

"Can’t pay? If you can’t, then get out of the Earth Demon Clan’s protection! We informed you a month in advance, yet you pitiful creatures still can’t gather a bit of grain? What’s the use of you?" A hoarse roar echoed from the village.

Li Chen’s eyes flashed, and he immediately concealed all his presence, sneaking quietly into Kalin Village from the side.

From this conversation, Li Chen could discern that the speaker afterwards should be from the Earth Demon Clan.

"What kind of creature could they be?" Peeking slightly from the corner of a mud house, Li Chen looked towards the source of the sound.