Fang Rongrong

Chen Changqing smiled slightly, but shook his head inwardly.

That bastard Chen Changming is no good.

After eating and drinking his fill and resting for a quarter of an hour, Chen Changqing picked up the stone block and began his daily workout.

His muscles were tense, sweat dripped down his forehead, and every muscle was straining, as if he was concentrating all his strength in this moment.

After finishing his physical training, Chen Changqing began practicing archery.

His archery skills had already improved by one level on his way back today.

With the added bonus of the burning black lotus, it's practically impossible to hit anything within 30 meters.

Dealing with ordinary prey is no problem at all; as for squirrels in the trees, pheasants and larks flying in the sky, they can be taken down with a single arrow.

But dealing with demons is still a bit too much of a stretch. Demons have exceptionally strong senses, are exceptionally agile and swift, and all possess demonic power.

Like the withered tree demon monkey from the day before yesterday, it could nimbly change its body direction in mid-air and easily dodge his arrows.

Another point is that his archery skills are not powerful enough.

Even when his arrows struck the demon, they couldn't penetrate its skin, which was filled with demonic power and as tough as metal.

Previously, his arrows had only left a single bloodstain on the withered tree monkey.

Further improvements are needed.

Chen Changqing stood in front of the storage room, drew his bow and aimed at the scarecrow leaning against the kitchen wall, at one of the straws on its face.

His gaze was focused, the flames of the black lotus burning fiercely in his mind, and the world was ethereal.

"Whoosh—"

The arrow pierced the air and landed on a straw on the scarecrow's face eight meters away.

"Whoosh whoosh-"

Chen Changqing swiftly drew his bow and shot arrows, one after another piercing the air, all striking the same straw in a neat row.

Three days ago, with my condition boosted, I could barely hit the straw, but I couldn't do it so quickly and neatly.

The current buff is much stronger than it was three days ago.

The higher your basic archery skill, the more powerful you become after the bonus.

"Hehe, with the Black Lotus Burning buff, if I participated in an archery competition in my past life, I would definitely win big prizes."

"However, if the Black Lotus were to lose its soul essence, its level 1 archery skills would be far from reaching its current level."

"The courtyard is a bit small. The distance between the storage room and the kitchen is only eight meters. Let's practice like this for now, and practice on the back mountain tomorrow and the day after."

"Whoosh whoosh-"

Chen Changqing was completely focused, shooting arrow after arrow, the sound of the arrows piercing the air echoing in the courtyard.

A sense of archery skill flooded into his mind, and a surge of energy flowed into his arms.

Archery skill +1

As time went by, Chen Changqing's archery skills gradually improved.

After increasing his archery skill by ten points in one go, Chen Changqing could no longer feel any enlightenment in archery.

Boil water and soak your feet.

After not soaking my feet for three whole days, the moment I put my feet in hot water, I felt every acupoint on the soles of my feet being awakened.

A warm current slowly rose from the soles of my feet, spreading down my calves and throughout my body, instantly dispelling the fatigue and chill of the past few days.

My toes stretched out slightly in the water, as if every nerve was being relaxed.

The Black Lotus of Creation burned fiercely, and wisps of warm energy seeped into the body, slowly strengthening all the cells.

Foot soak is over.

Chen Changqing was pleasantly surprised.

This foot bath improved my physical fitness by three points.

Chen Changqing was overjoyed.

To know.

The stronger one's physical fitness, the more difficult it becomes to improve.

Soaking your feet once can improve your physical fitness by a total of three points.

Divine perception.

"Soul-Devouring Black Lotus"

"Owner: Chen Changqing"

"Cultivation level of magic power: None"

Physical Cultivation Level: Body Refinement Level 1 (58/200)

"Spell: None"

「技能：箭术1级（10/200），爬树0级（33/100），书法0级（19/100）」

In just a few days, their strength increased dramatically.

As night fell and the stars were sparse, Chen Changqing finished his day's training and went inside.

He took out his sister's letter.

Tear open the envelope, take out the letter, and open it.

Dog Egg.

I'm doing well lately, and I have some good news to tell you first—I'm pregnant with my second child. I'm feeling great both physically and mentally, and everything is going smoothly at home, so you don't need to worry. I just miss you a little.

Dog Egg, I know you're stubborn, and there are some things you won't change on your own even if I don't tell you. But as your older sister, I have to remind you.

You really shouldn't gamble anymore. Nine out of ten gamblers are cheating. If you keep gambling, there will be no good outcome. You'll only get deeper and deeper into trouble.

Also, stop getting entangled with married women. It will not only ruin your reputation but also cause unnecessary trouble.

Also, don't go hunting in the mountains with the hunters in town. Wild beasts roam the mountains, the terrain is treacherous, and monsters run rampant. It's far too dangerous.

If something happens to you, what am I supposed to do?

Stop taking risks. After a while, go back to Dayang County. I'll ask your brother-in-law to help you find a decent job.

I can't guarantee you'll become rich and powerful, but I'll definitely provide you with a stable life. Come back and work hard, and things will only get better.

I've found you a good girl in Dayang County. She comes from a respectable family, has good character, and is gentle in nature.

In a while, I will take you to my home to propose marriage. It's time for you to settle down and find a reliable person to live with; that's better than anything else.

When you come back, we'll plan our future together.

Take care of yourself and come home soon.

Love, your older sister, Chen Changyue.

Close the letter, put it in an envelope, and place it in the cabinet.

go to bed.

Silent all night.

The next morning.

The morning sunlight streamed into the room through the window, and Chen Changqing slowly opened his eyes.

He rolled out of bed, stretched his limbs, and his bones cracked softly, as if every muscle was awakening.

He walked into the yard, took a deep breath, and then got into a fighting stance, throwing a punch forcefully.

The punches were powerful and forceful, with a whooshing sound.

Each punch carried a whistling sound, as if it could tear the air apart.

His movements were fierce and powerful, with a faint surge of blood and energy between his fists and feet, as if a giant dragon was swimming within his body.

As he unleashed his fist techniques, his blood and energy became increasingly vigorous, and he seemed to be enveloped by an invisible force, exuding an imposing aura.

"Boom!" Chen Changqing slammed his fist into the stone pillar in the courtyard, and a thin crack immediately appeared in the pillar, sending fragments of stone flying everywhere.

He stood with his fist clenched, exhaled a long breath, and his eyes were full of satisfaction.

He's not even at the second level of body refinement yet, but his physical strength is already so formidable. I wonder what will happen next.

After finishing his boxing practice, Chen Changqing went into the kitchen, cooked a simple pot of porridge and a bowl of meat, and ate with great relish.

Little Black Tiger was also enjoying his meal, his mouth dripping with oil.

After finishing breakfast, Chen Changqing tidied up and then took the little black tiger out the door.

The soul essence within the Soul-Devouring Black Lotus was about to run out.

He planned to take a stroll around Wang's butcher shop.

They not only sell all kinds of wild game there, but also chickens, ducks, beef, mutton, and pork.

If we were to slaughter livestock today, we might be able to obtain some spiritual essence.

As soon as he left, Chen Changqing saw the wolfhound and Chen Changming standing outside the door.

Upon opening the courtyard gate, Chen Changqing found Chen Changming and a wolfhound standing outside.

Chen Changming's eyes were dark-rimmed, his face was pale, and he looked extremely tired.

Chen Changqing asked with concern, "Brother, you've been waiting for me outside all night."

"Hmph." Chen Changming snorted coldly. Although it wasn't a full night, it was almost the same as a full night.

Moreover, that bastard Chen Changqing definitely knows he's outside.

But they didn't invite him in to rest.

Although he wanted to kill Chen Changqing, it was Chen Changqing's fault for not inviting him to rest.

The longer he stayed outside, the angrier he became.

I was angry for most of the night.

Chen Changqing said with concern, "Go back and rest quickly. We have to go to Ghost Cry Forest early tomorrow morning. It would be terrible if we died there."

Upon hearing this, Chen Changming's anger surged: "You bastard!"

Chen Changqing: "Look at you, you're so anxious. Why can't you understand what I'm saying? I'm just concerned about you."

Chen Changming said angrily, "Get out of here, I don't want to talk to you."

Chen Changqing smiled, stopped teasing the other party, and headed to the butcher shop.

Ten meters away from the butcher shop, Chen Changqing sensed a black pig phantom entering the Soul-Devouring Creation Black Lotus.

It transformed into several strands of the soul's essence.

Chen Changqing walked into the butcher shop and chatted with the shopkeeper, Wang Chengcai. After learning that no other livestock would be slaughtered that day, he turned and left.

As they stepped out of the butcher shop, they saw Chen Changming yelling at a woman: "Get out! What does your father's illness have to do with me? I have no money!"

Get back here right now, and stop embarrassing yourself here!

The woman had a slender waist, so thin it seemed one could encircle it with a single hand, and skin as white as jade. Even against the backdrop of coarse cloth clothing, she still appeared exceptionally beautiful and charming.

Her eyes were clear as water, with a hint of gentleness and stubbornness in their flow, like a white lotus swaying in the wind and rain, both fragile and resilient.

Her hair was jet black and smooth, and although it was unadorned, it looked exceptionally natural and pure.

Her cheeks were slightly flushed, seemingly because she felt ashamed and indignant at being scolded by Chen Changming, but that blush added to her beauty.

Her lips were slightly pursed, as if she was trying to suppress the grievances in her heart. Her lips were pale pink, with a hint of pitifulness.

This woman was none other than Chen Changming's wife.

She was also a woman whom her predecessor had been flirting with for quite some time.

Fang Rongrong.