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Chapter 1022 - 994 The Thing I Cherish Most Now

Chapter 1022: Chapter 994 The Thing I Cherish Most Now

Li Chen’s current strength, though it benefited from opportunity and luck, was more so the result of his efforts and diligence.

If he hadn’t been diligent in his training, he might have long become a dead man.

Especially regarding things related to strength, Li Chen was even more diligent and eager to learn.

During his time in the relics, Li Chen not only practiced martial arts diligently, but also began to study some formation knowledge with Fourth Grandfather.

Although he wasn’t very proficient yet, he could barely set up some simple formations.

Although the formations he set up might not be of any practical use against enemies of his level, they were sufficient for protecting the villagers of Kalin Village.

In Kalin Village, Li Chen used the energy stones he obtained from the Earth Demon Clan to set up a simple concealment formation.

The entire Kalin Village seemed to have disappeared from the outside world.

Of course, in reality, Kalin Village hadn’t vanished; it was simply not so easy to enter it—a person needed the villagers of Kalin Village to agree, or find the ’door’ of the formation, to enter the village.

After explaining the formation’s usage to the villagers of Kalin Village, Li Chen went alone to the riverside.

It wasn’t that the villagers of Kalin Village didn’t try to keep him; it was just that he had some other things to attend to by the river.

"This was where it originated, right?"

Li Chen gazed directly at the small river in front of him, comparing it to the location Cherie had once mentioned to him.

After a long while, Li Chen still found nothing.

He still didn’t know how he had arrived here, and even less did he know how to leave.

However, considering that his body was still his own, and nothing else had changed, Li Chen ultimately could only suspect the black pearl floating above his dantian.

Besides it, Li Chen couldn’t think of any other reason.

When he obtained this black pearl from the bottom of the Cold Pool, Li Chen felt it was strange, but actually, he only regarded it as something to replenish consumption and didn’t pay it much mind.

But now it seems, this black pearl is not simple at all.

Spatial transfer—such a thing cannot be achieved by ordinary objects.

"Forget it, take it one step at a time." Li Chen slowly shook his head, then once again walked into the forest.

This time, he planned to scavenge through the forest’s herbs once more.

From the moment he reached the Earth Demon Clan gathering point, Li Chen understood that this world’s ability to utilize medicinal substances was shockingly low.

Most people likely couldn’t recognize the value of these herbs, let alone refine them into pills or medicinal liquids and powders.

It was simply a waste of nature!

After a big haul, Li Chen returned to the riverside and sat quietly.

The thing he needed to do now was not to further increase his cultivation.

The most important thing now was to get the blood in his body flowing. Only when his blood flowed could he regain combat power.

Swallowing some freshly refined medicine, Li Chen began to heal his injuries.

Even though this time he barely managed to win, he was still quite badly injured.

Li Chen also began to reflect on his shortcomings this time.

In summary, he was still too impulsive this time.

With his capabilities, if he had done some planning and designing, he could have minimized his own damage and achieved this victory.

After all, the Earth Demon Clan weren’t very smart.

However, doing so would require some time to slowly understand the habits of the Earth Demon Clan.

Moreover, Li Chen didn’t know before that the Earth Demon Clan had an elder like Earth Demon Ancestor Elvis. Even if he had planned, in the end, he would still have to face this old guy.

This time, it could be considered a blessing in disguise.

Although the blood issue was not resolved, the Red Moon was extracted, which for Li Chen, was undoubtedly a strong backing and confidence booster.

"Brother Cheen."

At this moment, a voice suddenly sounded from behind Li Chen.

Li Chen turned around in surprise and saw Cherie, along with the villagers of Kalin Village, had all come here.

"What brings you here?" Li Chen asked.

Among the people present, perhaps only Cherie understood the other side of Li Chen, but this other side didn’t make her feel fearful; rather, she felt especially safe when close to Li Chen.

Hearing Li Chen’s words, Cherie smiled slightly: "Everyone came to thank you, Brother Cheen."

At this point, the old village chief of Kalin Village came over, looking at Li Chen with a somewhat profound expression: "I’m sorry, I apologize for the disrespect I and the villagers showed you before. Also, thank you for helping us through the current crisis."

The old village chief expressed his sincere gratitude to Li Chen from the heart.

He knew that if it weren’t for Li Chen, even if they sent Cherie away, eventually they would still have to hand over those grains.

And by doing so, the coming days would be exceedingly difficult for them, perhaps even resulting in deaths from severe food shortages.

However, Li Chen not only saved Cherie but also disrupted the Earth Demon Clan’s lair.

As a result, those earth demons certainly wouldn’t have time to collect any taxes, and with the formation outside the village, the old village chief really didn’t know how to thank Li Chen anymore.

Thinking back, they had forced Li Chen out of Kalin Village, making the old village chief feel ashamed to face him.

"It’s nothing." Li Chen waved his hand and smiled: "When I first got here, it was Cherie who saved me. Perhaps my life means little to you all, but to me, it’s my most precious thing right now."

"It was Cherie, it was Kalin Village that saved me. You helped me preserve my most precious thing, so whatever I do for you is worth it."

Hearing Li Chen’s words, the surrounding people fell silent.

Li Chen’s words carried deep meaning.

My life may mean little to you, but it is my most precious thing.

Indeed, isn’t everyone’s life their most precious possession?

"In any case, thank you!" the village chief said, bowing deeply to Li Chen. Though he was the village chief, he wasn’t very educated and could only express his thoughts through actions.

Li Chen smiled, then stood up: "Now, the crisis in Kalin Village can be considered resolved. If there’s nothing else, it’s time for me to leave."

With Li Chen’s words, everyone in Kalin Village was collectively startled, and then they fell silent.