Chapter 12 Into the Mountain

Night falls!

After the two women in the house finished washing up, they chatted briefly about family matters before going into their respective rooms.

In the main room, only Chen Xuan sat on a small stool.

His only company was an oil lamp on the table.

"Ah!"

He sighed for no apparent reason.

That’s the downside of this world; after dinner, there’s nothing to do but go to bed.

The long night stretches on,

apart from doodling the word ’Kun’ before sleep, there’s really nothing else to do.

Even though he’s been in this world for a while, he still finds it hard to accept.

However,

today he had a different purpose for not entering the room with Su Yun.

He pulled out the "Secret Bedroom Technique" he had scavenged from Li Jin’s corpse.

He leaned closer to the oil lamp.

With the help of the dim light, he began to flip through the pages one by one.

Until he reached the very last page cover,

Chen Xuan hesitantly summoned the panel in his mind.

[Name: Chen Xuan]

[Life Span: 18/55]

[Realm: Ninth Grade (Skin Refining)]

[Cultivation Technique: Health Cultivation (Minor Achievement) (0/100)]

[Skills: Basic Archery (5/10), Basic Tracking Technique (6/10), Secret Bedroom Technique (0/10)]

[Skill Points: 27]

Indeed!

His face lit up with joy.

After reading this "Secret Bedroom Technique," the panel automatically recorded it.

It seems his speculation was correct.

"Add skill points to the Secret Bedroom Technique for me!"

Immediately,

the skill points number jumped, reducing to 17 points.

Meanwhile,

unlike last time,

this time,

a warm flow appeared in his abdomen,

and he could clearly feel that this warm flow did not spread to his limbs but instead slithered towards his fifth limb like a small snake.

His little brother, which was just drooping a moment ago, suddenly,

transformed like a carp leaping over the dragon gate!

Lively and vibrant, roaring.

Fueled with fury, wanting to take action!

At this moment,

Chen Xuan didn’t have time to study the panel,

hurriedly dashed towards the room,

flung aside the quilt,

amidst Su Yun’s astonished cries,

this dragon started to sway.

...

One night... filled with sound!

In the morning, almost at the usual time.

Chen Xuan opened his eyes.

[You and Su Yun experienced an extremely satisfying journey together, rewarded with 15 skill points!]

"Damn!"

points!

Given so many points at once made him exclaim in his native tongue.

At this rate, it wouldn’t take many days to accumulate enough points to upgrade the Health Cultivation Technique.

"I wonder if upgrading the Health Cultivation Technique again will reach the eighth grade realm?"

Chen Xuan felt increasingly uneasy as he thought more about it, like a cat scratch.

No choice,

this world is too harsh,

he must quickly improve his strength to live at ease.

Also...

He slightly lowered his head to glance at Su Yun in his arms.

"I can better protect you, and also....."

...

Enjoying the daily contactless dressing.

As they left the room,

Su Wanqiu had already prepared breakfast.

"Yunhe, get some hot water for Brother Xuan to wash his face, I’ll serve breakfast."

"Okay, sister!"

Chen Xuan watched the two women walk into the kitchen.

"It’s great!"

The status of men in this world is something he enjoys the most.

He basically doesn’t have to worry about anything at home.

This alone makes it far better than what men experienced in the past on Blue Star.

After washing up,

Su Wanqiu had already set up the breakfast.

It’s still three bowls of sorghum porridge, but much thicker than last night, and there’s sorghum flatbread too.

But the pickled wild vegetables are gone.

"It should be finished."

He guessed in his heart, after all, they aren’t anything good and don’t fill you up. With Su Wanqiu’s personality, the porridge is so thick already, why would she be stingy with these wild vegetables?

However, Su Yun,

upon seeing the sorghum porridge, exclaimed, "Sister, the porridge is so thick! Yesterday you said there wasn’t much sorghum flour left, how come you’re so generous today?"

"Slap!"

Su Wanqiu flicked her forehead with chopsticks, saying unhappily, "Do you think I’m stingy?"

"No, no, I was joking, sister, don’t be mad!"

Even after being hit, Su Yun smiled and coaxed her sister.

But,

Su Wanqiu couldn’t bear to really hit her, it was just a light flick.

"Eat breakfast!"

She was immune to this from Su Yun.

"Okay, sister, hehe!"

Su Yun was still childlike, giggling.

This scene,

warmed Chen Xuan’s heart as well.

The sisterly bond is truly strong, and this home, although he’s only been here for over a month, truly feels warm.

Although the food and clothes in this world aren’t as good as before,

but the warmth of this little home is something Chen Xuan hadn’t experienced before.

After finishing the sorghum porridge and flatbread,

he put down his bowl,

and touched his stomach; he’s about seventy percent full.

"I’ve finished eating, I’ll head to the mountains later."

"Today?"

"Today?"

The two women almost asked in unison.

"Yeah!"

Chen Xuan nodded and then stood up.

After last night’s exercise, he decided to go to the mountains today.

Although he earned some silver from Li Jin last time, he shouldn’t stay home forever.

No income,

this bit of silver won’t last long for three mouths!

Also,

The rabbits he’s caught have long been eaten, and being a Martial Artist, just eating this isn’t enough for his body’s endurance.

He needs meat!

"Although the snow has stopped, the snow in the mountains is still thick and dangerous. Shouldn’t you wait?"

"Yeah, Brother Xuan! Sister is right!"

Given how thick the snow is, they worry about him going alone into the mountains.

"It’s okay, I’ve been to the mountains before, just be careful and it should be fine."

Chen Xuan ignored the two women’s advice and began putting on his cloak.

Seeing this,

Su Yun immediately put down her chopsticks and quickly came over, helping him dress and organize the bow and quiver.

Soon,

with Su Yun’s assistance, Chen Xuan was dressed.

He moved his hands and feet to ensure everything fits.

Then he said, "I’ll be back early. If sister-in-law is going to the village’s rice store today, Yun’Er should go along. I’m leaving!"

Watching Chen Xuan leave,

Su Wanqiu’s face displayed a hint of heartache,

"Brother Xuan is under a lot of pressure, so young yet carrying the entire family! We sisters don’t really help him much!"

"Ah!"

...

In the mountains.

Chen Xuan’s breath visibly cold.

Looking down, half of his legs are deep in the snow.

Luckily, he is already a ninth-grade Martial Artist.

Not only can he withstand the cold in the snow, but compared to last time, he still has some stamina left.

Unlike before,

when he had to stop and rest several times.

After catching his breath,

he began scanning the area,

there were no traces on the snow.

Then he listened attentively,

aside from the whooshing wind,

there was nothing else.

Chen Xuan showed disappointment,

it seems there’s nothing here in this area.