Chapter 35: Chapter 35: On the Importance of Savings

“Divine Arrow Peak’s Yi Arrow Skill?!”

“But the power of this arrow seems… not quite right…”

The woman in white frowned in confusion. It wasn’t just the terrifying figure in her memory; even that old guy’s apprentice had surpassed this level.

“Could it be that Divine Arrow Peak has taken on another apprentice?”

The entry requirements for Divine Arrow Peak’s Yi Arrow Skill were extremely difficult. Currently, the entire Divine Arrow Peak had only two people: the current Peak Master, Li Changfeng, and his apprentice, Li Changhen.

“Whatever it is, better to leave first!”

The woman in white dared not delay and quickly fled.

Let alone Li Changfeng, even Li Changhen was far beyond her reach.

She didn’t want to gamble with her life on whether she’d be recognized if discovered.

“Huff~ Puff~”

Zhou Chen was panting heavily, his whole body weakened, as if completely drained, and he fell backward onto the ground.

Thinking of that terrifying nunnery, Zhou Chen was still apprehensive. His back felt chilly, as if cold ghostly hands were caressing his spine, sending shivers down his scalp.

He fought back his fear and looked up, only to find the nunnery had vanished, replaced by a forest, as if everything he had just experienced was an illusion.

But Zhou Chen knew it was no illusion.

“Damn it, that was terrifying!”

Zhou Chen looked into the Wind and Moon Treasure Mirror, finding Ji Fengxia had already fainted. However, she seemed to be alright.

Simultaneously.

Zhou Chen felt his control over the Wind and Moon Treasure Mirror seemed to have improved.

It appeared he could store items within the Wind and Moon Treasure Mirror’s space.

Upon this thought, with a flicker of his mind, the storage bag in his hand appeared within the Wind and Moon Treasure Mirror’s space. However, his vision blurred, and he nearly fainted.

The recent exertion had been too much; he was nearly overdrawn.

“It seems this should be related to my strength or soul power!”

Having confirmed he could store items within the Wind and Moon Treasure Mirror’s space, Zhou Chen felt somewhat relieved. In this way, he had a hidden storage treasure.

Catching his breath slightly, Zhou Chen leaned on a long knife as he slowly retreated; he dared not advance.

“The sky is getting dark; I must return before nightfall, or who knows what I might encounter!”

Zhou Chen felt anxious, but at the moment, his body was exhausted, and he had no Wind and Moon Points left.

“At this pace, I can’t make it out of the forest!”

Zhou Chen found a slightly open area to sit, allowing his soul to enter the Wind and Moon Treasure Mirror’s space to pick up the unconscious Ji Fengxia.

He could only let her suffer for the time being.

Ji Fengxia: So wretched!

Entering Ji Fengxia’s boudoir, Zhou Chen felt his entire soul become clearer, and his mental fatigue rapidly vanished.

Zhou Chen’s eyes brightened; it seemed the Wind and Moon Treasure Mirror greatly aided his recovery.

[Wind and Moon Point +1]

[Wind and Moon Point +1]

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Zhou Chen directly invested into the Yi Arrow Skill, and as he added several Wind and Moon Points, he felt his stamina recover significantly.

Especially as his soul recovered well within the Wind and Moon Treasure Mirror, he immediately split a part of his consciousness to control his body, quickly descending the mountain.

With this multitasking approach, Wind and Moon Points continuously increased, Zhou Chen continuously added points, and his soul steadily recovered.

He not only felt no fatigue but his speed also increased, and his strength steadily returned.

Half an hour later.

The sky had completely darkened, and Zhou Chen had returned to the gates of Qinghe City.

“Whew!”

He let out a long sigh of relief, inwardly lamenting how dangerous it had been this time.

“Luckily, I spent the night at Zhang Long’s house last night and didn’t use the 2,000 Wind and Moon Points; otherwise, today would have been dangerous!”

Zhou Chen felt a sense of luck. If he had used those over 2,000 Wind and Moon Points early, though his strength might have increased slightly, it certainly wouldn’t have been enough to escape that great terror.

Today he managed to escape purely because of adding points, coupled with a breakthrough at the brink of life and death, sudden realization of a killer move, and comprehending arrow intent.

“This time I must save more Wind and Moon Points for emergencies!”

Zhou Chen summarized his experience and lessons, making a firm resolve:

“Save 2,000 first—no, 2,000 is too little to turn the tide, better save 5,000. In the future, keep 5,000 as an untouched fund, only to be used in danger, to turn the tables and avert danger!”

Wind and Moon Points were like cash, with significant utility.

Especially coupled with the healing and recovery functions from adding points, it was vital for survival.

For example, escaping with danger imminent, but lacking stamina. If there are backup Wind and Moon Points, even if they don’t fully restore, they can at least recover enough strength to escape alive.

Some might say, why not use them directly to enhance strength?

But often, the dangers and troubles encountered are not solved by a slight increase in strength.

For example, being trapped in an array, what’s the difference between Body Refining Third Layer and Fourth Layer? Even the Fifth or Sixth Layer might be of no use.

But if you have Wind and Moon Points?

In the storage bags of the two cultivators he defeated, there was a basic array book. If points were added to it, perhaps the array could be broken.

Similarly, if an important figure wants to meet him, but his Breath Concealment Technique level isn’t enough, he’d surely be seen through, causing trouble.

If he had Wind and Moon Points, he could immediately upgrade the Breath Concealment Technique, thereby easily solving the problem.

The greatest advantage of saving Wind and Moon Points is to enhance wherever needed.

It allows him to face sudden danger with more composure.

Anyway, adding points is just a matter of an instant.

It’s a trump card for survival.

On the contrary, without Wind and Moon Points saved, encountering trouble really is like a hero being stumped by lack of money, even risking one’s life.

Just like a moment ago, if he hadn’t had over two thousand Wind and Moon Points saved, he might have ended up buried in a nunnery.

“Lord Zhou, are you alright?”

The constable guarding the gate saw Zhou Chen appear pale-faced, with torn and tattered clothes, looking very wretched, and hastened forward to ask.

Zhou Chen waved his hand and asked:

“Has the County Captain returned?”

“Not yet.”

“Got it!”

Zhou Chen thought for a moment and decided to return to the County Government Office first.

Moments later.

Zhou Chen met a worried Chen Fan at the County Government Office.

“Zhou Chen, how did it turn out? Zhang Long?”

Chen Fan rushed up, grabbing Zhou Chen’s shoulders, anxiously and nervously looking into Zhou Chen’s eyes.

“Lord, Miss Chen’s life is no longer in danger…”

Zhou Chen deliberated and said.

Chen Fan first let out a sigh of relief, then frowned deeply. Having served as a County Magistrate for many years, how could he not know the implication within Zhou Chen’s words.

Life no longer in danger meant something did happen.

“The reinforcements arranged by the lord were discovered. We forcefully attacked the stronghold and rescued Miss Chen, but Miss Chen had already been bullied by the bandits.”

“The bandit leaders Tie Xiong and Lv Xiao took advantage of the chaos to escape. I pursued separately from the County Captain. I caught up to Lv Xiao, killed him but then encountered something eerie…”

Saying this, Zhou Chen had lingering fear, the expression of dread on his face was not an act.

“I ran desperately all the way back, luckily I made it, but what happened to the County Captain and others I do not know!”

Zhou Chen briefly reported the situation.

Chen Fan took a deep breath, forcing down his sorrow, and patted Zhou Chen’s shoulder, comforting:

“You’ve worked hard, I’ll give you seven days off. Go home and rest well!”

“Thank you, lord!”

Zhou Chen took his leave, quickly departing.

He couldn’t be bothered with the subsequent matters, he just wanted to go home and have a good sleep.

“Brother Chen!”

When Qin Hongyu opened the door and saw Zhou Chen’s wretched state, she was shocked, tears immediately welled up in her eyes:

“Brother Chen, are you okay? Where are you hurt?”

“I’m fine!”

Zhou Chen closed the door and entered the house with Qin Hongyu, smiling: “I have no injuries, my clothes were just torn by branches!”

“I’ll go heat some water for you to bathe!”

Qin Hongyu quickly boiled a large pot of water, mixing the temperature in the wooden barrel, Zhou Chen came to the bath to wash.

With hot water cascading over his face, Zhou Chen took a deep breath, dispelling much of the gloom in his heart.

After a while.

Seeing the bottom of a barrel of water, Qin Hongyu brought another barrel of hot water.

Seeing Zhou Chen’s strong and robust masculine body, that jade-like flawless skin without a trace of injury, she was completely relieved.

Qin Hongyu’s fair jade-like hands picked up a towel and gently wiped Zhou Chen’s back.

Moments later.

Zhou Chen turned to look at Qin Hongyu, no matter how many times he’s seen her, Qin Hongyu still dared not look too much, her heart pounding fiercely.

How terrifying!

Her face blushed, as if she had a fever, becoming hot.

Zhou Chen forcefully picked up Qin Hongyu and walked into the room.

Rip.

“Ah, the clothes are torn…”

“When the old doesn’t go, the new won’t come. I’ll buy you new ones tomorrow!”

“You’re hurting me…”

The night was fiery.

Spring was full of life..

A dazzling bright moon hung high, with a light lunar glow spreading like a sacred dress over the sky and earth.

Holding Qin Hongyu, who encompassed him with warmth and congruence, Zhou Chen let out a long breath.

The cold eerie feeling, like a ghostly hand sliding down his spine, was dispelled.

This damn world is dangerous!

This warm little nest with Qin Hongyu is far more comforting!

It gives solace!

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