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Chapter 321 - 297: The Skeleton in the Cave

Chapter 321: Chapter 297: The Skeleton in the Cave

Lin Xiaoxiao approached the edge of the Cold Pool and was just about to peer in when suddenly, water splashed everywhere, and then Li Chen burst forth from the water.

This gave Lin Xiaoxiao quite a fright, and unprepared as she was, got drenched by the spray.

"Brother-in-law!"

Lin Xiaoxiao complained.

Lin Xiaoxiao noticed that the look in Li Chen’s eyes was somewhat off, "Brother-in-law, you’re taking advantage of me again.

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"Xiaoxiao, that’s not right. I only glanced a few times. It’s not like I haven’t smelt before," Li Chen said with a chuckle, then emerged from the water.

"Brother-in-law, you got my clothes wet, and this is the only set I have," Lin Xiaoxiao said.

"Don’t worry, Xiaoxiao. I’ll make a fire for you in a bit," Li Chen winked.

Make a fire?

Lin Xiaoxiao was startled. How would they make a fire in this cave? There weren’t even any materials.

Without saying anything, Li Chen went to the entrance of the cave, scanned the area, and found the tree that had fallen down with them lying on a protruding rock platform nearby.

Without hesitation, he went over to the platform, brought the tree back inside the cave.

However, this scene was captured by the satellite above, although not very clearly. Plus, since Li Chen moved quickly, when someone unearthed it years later, it did cause quite a stir in the news.

"Ape spotted on the cliff of Duan Ya Mountain? Is the talk about apes true or false?"

"Mysterious Ape Appears on Duan Ya Mountain, Suspected to be Transformed by a Human"

Some news also came with a photo, precisely when Li Chen was wearing only a pair of shorts, dragging a tree, with one hand still clinging to the cliff. This scene caused an international uproar.

Once back in the cave, Li Chen could use True Qi to dry his underpants, but Xiaoxiao couldn’t, and Xiaoxiao didn’t like raw food. So, using this tree now, they could also cook some fish.

As for making fire, would that be difficult for Li Chen?

"Xiaoxiao, brother-in-law will treat you to something delicious in a bit."

Li Chen gave a slight smile and jumped back into the Cold Pool under Lin Xiaoxiao’s watchful eyes.

This time, when he reappeared, he had his hands full of fish, which he placed to the side. After a few trips, there were already plenty of fish.

Then, Li Chen broke the tree into several pieces, used some thin twigs to skewer the fish, made a fire, and began to roast.

Seeing this, Lin Xiaoxiao’s eyes lit up. She clapped her hands in admiration and said, "Brother-in-law, you are amazing."

At that moment, Li Chen looked exceedingly handsome in Lin Xiaoxiao’s eyes. She hadn’t expected that they could have cooked food here.

However, Lin Xiaoxiao also reminded Li Chen that they couldn’t stay here for too long; otherwise, Lin Yi might be in danger.

They positioned Lin Xiaoxiao’s clothes near the fire to dry, and then Li Chen pulled Lin Xiaoxiao over to sit beside him, ostensibly for a legitimate reason, but his gaze kept surreptitiously stealing looks.

According to Li Chen’s principle, it would be foolish not to take advantage of the situation when possible.

Lin Xiaoxiao eyed the roasted fish, clearly tempted, as the raw fish they had eaten the day before had made her feel sick.

Li Chen looked at Lin Xiaoxiao’s flushed cheeks, red from the glow of the flames, which made her especially cute.

Before long, the roasted fish was ready. Although they didn’t have any seasonings, Lin Xiaoxiao was famished, her hunger piqued. She immediately grabbed a skewer and started eating eagerly, but she carelessly burnt herself in the process.

"Ouch!"

Li Chen, seeing Xiaoxiao’s reaction and remembering how she had chewed up the fish for him the previous night, gently said, "Xiaoxiao, eat slowly. If it’s not enough, I’ll catch more."

Lin Xiaoxiao, touched by the tenderness in Li Chen’s eyes, was unusually compliant and nodded her head.

The two didn’t speak much. In the cave, with the fire crackling and a man and a woman sitting quietly, there was only the sound of the flames.

Li Chen remained silent, savoring the moment, which felt wonderful.

Gradually, all the roasted fish transformed into sustenance in their bellies. Even though Li Chen was also full, the meal was cooked and no one prefers raw food.

Eating raw flesh and drinking blood.

Xiaoxiao wiped her mouth, and her clothes had now dried; she then put them on.

"Brother-in-law, I want to go outside and take a look," Lin Xiaoxiao said.

Li Chen nodded.

Lin Xiaoxiao walked to the outside of the cave, and seeing the situation outside, her heart sank. Although she was lucky to have come down here, who could possibly get out of such a desperate place?

If one couldn’t leave, then the only choice was to stay here. But even if the fish in the Cold Pool could be eaten for a lifetime, who would want to live here?

For a moment, Lin Xiaoxiao said nothing, but a shade of gray flashed across her eyes.

"Xiaoxiao, what are you thinking about?" Li Chen’s smiling voice came from behind her.

"Brother-in-law, can we still get out of here?" Lin Xiaoxiao turned around to look at Li Chen, her beautiful eyes filled with hope as she looked at him.

If there was any way to leave, it rested entirely upon Li Chen. Although the possibility was slim, she had an instinctual trust in Li Chen—just one nod from him, and she would believe!

Li Chen’s previously smiling face turned serious as he spoke solemnly, "Xiaoxiao, no matter what, I will take you out of here!"

This was a promise. Lin Xiaoxiao was completely innocent, and he must live to take her out of here, even though they were on a cliffside. But that didn’t mean there was no chance!

If it were yesterday, Li Chen wouldn’t have known that the little fish in the Cold Pool could absorb Mysterious Energy, and he wouldn’t have been completely certain, but today, he was utterly sure.

Simply put, to go from here to the top of Duan Ya Mountain, if it were Li Chen’s level from before, his chance of reaching the top alone was seventy percent—but with Lin Xiaoxiao, the possibility was less than thirty percent.

Because the distance to the mountaintop was daunting, and on the cliffs above there was simply no place to foothold, one had to climb up relying on sheer strength, scraping out handholds as they went.

But if he could completely absorb the Mysterious Energy within his body, then his chance was ten out of ten!

He had experienced the terror of the Mysterious Energy; if he could absorb it, then he was fully confident that he could carry Lin Xiaoxiao to the top!

Lin Xiaoxiao, watching Li Chen’s expression, suddenly smiled slightly, "Brother-in-law, I believe in you."

Li Chen felt moved, and also slowly approached Lin Xiaoxiao—this kiss, without a doubt, would take their relationship beyond that of a simple niece-by-marriage and brother-in-law; it would become complicated.

But just as they were about to kiss, Lin Xiaoxiao seemed to remember something. The blush was still on her face, but clarity returned to her eyes.

"Brother-in-law, I’m sorry."

Li Chen looked out at the vast mountain scenery through the window. Duan Ya Mountain indeed had a majestic presence, and he couldn’t help feeling a burst of high spirits. If only he could sing, he surely would have belted out a few notes.

Before Li Chen could sing, however, a sudden scream echoed from inside: Lin Xiaoxiao.

"Ah, brother-in-law!"

Xiaoxiao?

Li Chen felt a chill in his heart and quickly dashed into the cave, heading straight toward the source of the sound.

"Xiaoxiao, where are you?"

But with the echoes, Li Chen couldn’t tell where the sound came from for a moment. Fortunately, Lin Xiaoxiao returned to the light, and Li Chen hurried over to find her face deathly pale.

"Bro-, brother-in-law, there’s a skeleton over there."

Lin Xiaoxiao was obviously terrified; why would there be a skeleton in this cave? Could there be a ghost?

Already faint-hearted, she became so frightened that she quickly clung to Li Chen’s waist from behind.

Li Chen smiled faintly, then his gaze swept ahead.

Truth be told, he hadn’t examined the cave closely before, thinking it was just a simple natural cavern, but he hadn’t expected there to be someone else within.

A look of surprise crossed his eyes, for indeed, in the corner of the wall, there was a skeleton!