Chapter 240: Strange Woman’s Attendance
Translator: Dragon Boat Translation
Editor: Dragon Boat Translation
Pingyin County.
What was originally a team of dozens of people advancing layer by layer has now come to a halt. The strangeness that was easily dispatched has undergone a unique transformation, with many of them merging with each other, increasing their abilities.
At the same time, attacks from martial artists on these strange entities often have little effect. It’s as if something is absorbing the damage inflicted on these strangeness.
The most immediate consequence of these changes is the increasing casualties among lower-level martial artists. Especially those in the Marrow Tempering realm have been heavily affected by this wave of changes, with many of them falling in battle.
Even those in the Visceral Tempering realm are mostly injured at this point. The frigid power emanating from these strangeness is much stronger than what they encountered elsewhere.
Even martial artists in the Visceral Tempering realm, who have robust vitality, find it extremely challenging to withstand this frigid energy. If the injuries continue, the situation will only worsen.
“Old Fang, what’s going on? Do we need to intervene?” whispered a martial artist in the Aperture Tempering realm. If this continues, even the Visceral Tempering realm martial artists are likely to suffer heavy losses.
Although Visceral Tempering realm martial artists are far less powerful than those in the Marrow Tempering realm, recruiting them to explore the domain of strangeness is not an easy task for these Aperture Tempering realm martial artists.
In the small town, independent martial artists in the Visceral Tempering realm are like kings, and very few are willing to venture into the domain of strangeness.
As a result, many of the followers of Visceral Tempering realm martial artists have been nurtured by these strong Aperture Tempering realm martial artists themselves. Seeing them die so easily here would be heart-wrenching even for Aperture Tempering realm martial artists.
“No rush, this is a test of the domain of strangeness and an inevitable change,” Fang waved his hand casually.
“To conquer a domain of strangeness, unless your strength far exceeds it and you can sweep through effortlessly, you’ll often have to adapt on the fly. What’s happening now is just the beginning.”
“But if all these people die, it could be troublesome,” someone murmured.
“To achieve great things, sacrifices are inevitable. Dealing with this domain of strangeness, if we don’t understand it now, it will become even more troublesome later. There are indeed valuable treasures within this domain; I’m becoming more and more eager!”
Fang’s face revealed a faint smile. Conquering a domain of strangeness is by no means a simple task.
Wild Mountain Ancient Village.
Chen Fei stood still, feeling the surging energy within his body. This place seemed like a paradise, and in just a short moment, Chen Fei felt his vitality and spirit greatly enhanced.
“If you look at it this way, this place really is a hidden paradise. Compared to the sect’s True Transmission Peak, it seems the sect is lacking a bit?”
A thought suddenly popped into Chen Fei’s head, and he was momentarily stunned. Sect? The Immortal Cloud Sword Sect? Chen Fei suddenly realized that his memories regarding the sect were becoming increasingly blurry.
Was he just an ordinary martial artist who happened to wander nearby, or was he the chief disciple of the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect? And what about the Immortal Cloud Sword Sect? That name also sounded very familiar.
Under the influence of external energy, Chen Fei felt his thoughts becoming less sluggish. However, he still hadn’t completely grasped the situation. The continuous flow of energy he had experienced moments ago gradually subsided.
“Thank you for sharing your techniques!” The villagers shouted in unison, pulling Chen Fei out of his thoughts.
But Chen Fei couldn’t help but wonder if the villagers seemed a bit too excited. Was it because they had learned new techniques and were thrilled?
And, did he just see one of the villagers turn into powder?
Powder? That couldn’t be right!
Chen Fei shook his head, looking at the villagers. There was no sign of any powder on the ground, and what he had seen was likely just a hallucination.
“You’re very welcome!”
Chen Fei politely gestured to the villagers and walked away with a smile. Helping others and assisting these kind-hearted villagers filled Chen Fei with genuine satisfaction.
As the villagers watched Chen Fei’s departing figure, a cold and sinister look seemed to crystallize in their eyes. Unfortunately, they couldn’t take any action at the moment and could only watch as Chen Fei walked away unharmed.
“Village Chief, we’ve already taught quite a few techniques today. Shouldn’t we give everyone some time to digest them?”
Lu Zhichun looked at the Village Chief and spoke in a low voice. Although he hadn’t completely understood the situation, he knew that teaching more techniques right now would not be a good idea. Continuing in this manner might lead to something disastrous.
“Too much of a good thing can be bad for everyone,” Hua Daohong added.
“I agree,” Chen Fei said with a smile.
Chen Fei had many things he couldn’t understand right now. Memories were rushing in and out of his mind, often disappearing. This feeling was making him uneasy.
Chen Fei felt the need to find a place where he could settle down and focus his thoughts. There was undoubtedly something important that he had forgotten, and he needed to unravel it.
“I guess we shouldn’t trouble you three anymore. Let’s stop the teachings for today,” the Village Chief finally responded.
As Chen Fei thought about how comfortable he had felt after teaching the techniques earlier, he realized that he could come back here again. Helping others and bringing joy to them was a fulfilling endeavor. After all, assisting others was a way of helping oneself too, and he found it quite rewarding.
“Of course, if the villagers want to learn more skills, I actually have quite a few fundamental techniques on hand. Teaching another ten or eight sets won’t be a problem at all,” Chen Fei replied.
The Village Chief, upon hearing Lu Zhichun and Hua Daohong’s words, had initially shown no reaction. However, when he heard Chen Fei’s statement, his cheeks trembled slightly.
“It’s still early, and we don’t want to trouble you further. We bid you farewell!”
Lu Zhichun smiled and began walking toward the village’s outskirts. Hua Daohong didn’t say anything, but his intentions were clear; he was ready to leave this place as well.
While Lu Zhichun and Hua Daohong were about to leave, the Village Chief stopped them.
“It’s getting late, and it wouldn’t be safe for you to travel at night. Please stay for the night.”
Lu Zhichun was about to argue, but when he looked up at the sky, he was surprised to see that the sun had set, and night had fallen.
He couldn’t understand how it had become night so quickly. It was as if time had slipped away unnoticed. Shaking his head, he let go of the strange feeling and thought that perhaps the sky had been like this all along.
Lu Zhichun furrowed his brows, just a moment ago, he clearly remembered that it was still early in the day, but now, looking around, he saw that night had fallen, and the moon hung high in the sky. He shook his head in disbelief, feeling like something had suppressed the strange feeling he’d had earlier, causing it to gradually fade from his mind.
Hua Daohong stared at the sky, sensing that something was amiss instinctively. However, he quickly dismissed the feeling, convincing himself that the sky had been like this all along.
Chen Fei was becoming increasingly surprised by the changing sky. The peculiar sensation he had experienced earlier was now more pronounced, but he couldn’t pinpoint its source.
It was as if a voice kept whispering in his ear, telling him that the world was just like this—both here and outside—and that there was no need to be alarmed.
“It’s getting late, and we’ve prepared several guest rooms in the village. We hope they’re to your liking,” the Village Chief said as he gestured for Chen Fei and the others to follow him.
The three of them were accommodated in three adjacent thatched cottages. Chen Fei thanked the Village Chief with a nod and closed the door to his room.
Sitting cross-legged on the bed, Chen Fei propped his chin with his right hand. Many aspects of what had happened today had left him feeling uneasy. Especially after teaching the techniques, he found that his mind had become clearer, and the strange sensations in his surroundings had become more prominent.
No matter how Chen Fei tried to piece things together, it was difficult. Everything came in fragments, and then they would fade away.
Sometimes, Chen Fei tried to grasp a thought in his mind, to delve deeper into it, but immediately other thoughts would distract him, causing him to lose track of what he had been thinking.
Clearly, he knew that he had forgotten something important, but he couldn’t figure out what it was. This feeling was frustrating, and there seemed to be no solution.
Deep down, Chen Fei remembered that he wasn’t usually this forgetful, but now he found himself constantly losing track of his thoughts, as if his mind were a mess of confusion.
“Sigh!”
Chen Fei let out a sigh and looked around. The villagers and the Village Chief were still very welcoming. However, Chen Fei had a subconscious feeling that he had something important to do outside.
“I’ll talk to the Village Chief tomorrow and leave,” Chen Fei thought to himself.
* Knock, knock, knock!*
A series of knocks interrupted Chen Fei’s thoughts. He stood up in confusion, opened the door, and expected to see the Village Chief. To his surprise, there was a woman standing outside.
Her brows seemed to curl like smoke, her eyes were filled with an enigmatic charm. She wore simple and modest clothing, but on her, it appeared as if she were adorned in the finest silk and satin, making her unforgettable at first sight.
“Young man, is it alright if 1 come in?” The woman wore a gentle smile that seemed capable of melting anyone’s heart.
Chen Fei furrowed his brow slightly. It was late at night, and the situation of a lone man and a woman being alone together could easily lead to misunderstandings.
“I’m sorry, I…”
Before Chen Fei could finish his sentence, he suddenly felt a sense of dizziness. When he regained his senses, the woman had already entered the thatched cottage and firmly closed the door behind her.
“I’ve been in this village for many years, and I’ve always had a wish – to have someone capture my current appearance in a painting. Beauty fades with time, and I hope to preserve my current look,” the woman’s eyes became moist, and her cheeks displayed an innocent and pitiable expression that made one want to embrace her and show her tender affection.
“Painting?” Chen Fei had forgotten what he had intended to refuse just moments ago, and it seemed like he had willingly invited this woman into his room. Moreover, when she mentioned painting, Chen Fei realized that it had been a long time since he had picked up a paintbrush.
“Young sir, would it be possible?” The woman leaned forward slightly, revealing her enchanting figure that couldn’t be hidden even by her coarse clothing.
Meanwhile, in the rooms of Lu Zhichun and Hua Daohong, similar scenarios were unfolding as each of them encountered an unexpected guest..