In Vortex Forest, on a giant tree, there was a tree hollow a hundred meters above the ground.
Inside the tree hollow, the surrounding space was enclosed, with only one opening leading outside.
While it was scorching hot outside, it was incomparably cool inside the hollow.
A massive Adamantine Ape lay sleeping soundly in the center of the tree hollow, surrounded by bananas.
A blue shadow flashed past the entrance of the hollow, moving extremely fast and making very little noise, completely unnoticed by the still-sleeping Adamantine Ape.
The newcomer was Chen De, and his purpose for this trip was certainly not for these bananas.
The main task was pressing; if he really wanted to eat, he could grab a few to taste after he finished.
Chen De silently hid in a corner, slowed his breathing, seized an opportunity, a fierce glint flashed in his eyes, and his body leaped forward.
"Ding! The Host has killed an Adamantine Ape, a Demon Qi Realm (Level 4) demon beast! Gained 2 attribute points!"
A Demon Qi Realm (Level 4) demon beast, powerful enough to dominate the outer reaches of Vortex Forest, was thus ended in its sleep.
To end this life without pain must also be a kind of happiness!
Everyone knows that those who live are the most tormented, so let him bear all the suffering alone!
Skillfully, he added the two newly acquired attribute points, as well as the previously obtained ones.
Strength: 5.9 (1:1) -> Strength: 6.9 (1:1)
Speed: 5.9 (1:1) -> Speed: 6.9 (1:1)
Defense: 3.9 (1:1) -> Defense: 4.9 (1:1)
Attribute Points: 3/3 -> Attribute Points: 0/3
"Upgrade!"
As soon as he reached the upgrade threshold, Chen De immediately upgraded.
Not using full attribute points would only waste future gains from killing monsters.
With a flash of light, the upgrade was complete. Chen De stood in place, comfortably shaking his body, stretching, and letting out a remark.
"Comfortable!"
After he was done, he was ready to leave and continue hunting in the jungle.
The upgrade plan, before Chen De gained a sense of security, could not stop!
Before leaving, he casually grabbed a few good-looking bananas to eat on the way.
"Map scan alert: Two Gathering Qi Realm (Level 4) wild monsters detected 300 meters behind."
Wild monsters?
Are they humans?
Hearing this system prompt, Chen De immediately stopped his steps and movements.
He didn't expect to encounter humans so soon; he thought he would have to wait a while longer.
This was the first time Chen De had met humans since his transmigration, so he had to go and see.
The outer reaches of Vortex Forest were relatively safe, with no powerful demon beasts.
Normally, quite a few human cultivators came here to hunt demon beasts and seek opportunities.
In the past few days, Chen De had often encountered traces left by humans while hunting.
Chen De had always wanted to see them, but unfortunately, he never had the chance.
Now that he had stumbled upon them, he had to take a good look.
The cultivation realms of humans and demon beasts differed; their realm divisions were more complex, if compared to demon beasts.
The first six realms were divided into Gathering Qi Realm (Demon Qi Realm), Ning Yuan Realm (Demon Origin Realm), Kai Ling Realm (Demon Spirit Realm), Ten Thousand Transformations Realm (Demon Transformation Realm), Void Union Realm (Demon Domain Realm), and Tian Yu Realm (Demon Emperor Realm).
Additionally, humans had many other cultivation systems, such as Body Cultivation, Sword Cultivation, and so on.
However, these systems were relatively rare, far less common than the aforementioned realms.
According to the division, these were just two Gathering Qi Realm (Level 4) cultivators, which, when compared to demon beasts, were just two Demon Qi Realm (Level 4) weaklings.
With Chen De's current strength, dealing with them would be no pressure at all.
Just considering Chen De's abnormal defense, after activating Divine Crystal Armor, he could stand there and let them hit him without any issues.
So, Chen De simply sat at the entrance of the tree hollow and took a bunch of bananas.
With a gentle swipe of his claw, he peeled a banana and sat there, eating and waiting for them to arrive.
Soon, a sound of footsteps approached.
Although the sound seemed quite distant.
But demon beasts like Chen De naturally had excellent hearing, so they could hear any movement clearly.
Faintly, their conversation could also be heard.
"Brother Zhang, I told you long ago, that woman is so beautiful, you couldn't handle her, but you wouldn't listen, and now look, you've been cuckolded!"
This voice sounded slightly young, with a hint of indignation in his tone.
According to Chen De's estimation, the owner of this voice was probably in his twenties.
And the content of their conversation was quite interesting.
"Alas! Old Zhao, you don't know.
I'm full of regret now, wishing I could personally kill those two dogs.
But there's more to this matter; I'm willing but powerless!"
The other voice replied with a sigh.
"Oh, Brother Zhang, why is that?"
"If you're still holding onto old feelings and can't act, then let me, your brother, do it for you."
"We've been friends since childhood, for so many years; this small matter is nothing."
The man named Zhao patted his chest, vowing solemnly, not forgetting to cheer on his friend.
The man named Zhang's voice was quite unwilling, yet full of helplessness.
"Old Zhao, you don't know! When that woman first married me, I was puzzled, and it wasn't until our wedding night that I understood. So that's why she would fancy me?"
"Oh, so that's it. I said at the time that something felt off about this!"
The man named Zhang continued.
"I thought at the time that there was nothing wrong with it! How could such a beautiful woman end up with me without something going on.
I figured I had made a profit, so I accepted it. It's okay if it wasn't her first time! As long as we could live a good life afterward.
But then a few days ago, I had an urgent matter and suddenly returned home, and she was actually with...
Later, I specifically inquired about it and only then did I find out.
It turns out that on the day I married her, she was already with someone else.
While I was greeting guests outside, she was greeting guests inside the house.
Every time I went out, I would be cuckolded.
And all the neighbors knew about it. Now that I think about it, every time I went out, the strange looks they gave me made me feel like a fool.
Three years of marriage! I don't know how many times I've been cuckolded!
To make our lives better, I've been working tirelessly, day and night, all these years.
We've always been together, brother, and you know how I got all these scars."
When he spoke the last sentence, Chen De could clearly sense a choked voice and a feeling of grievance.
"Then why don't you go get revenge? I'll go with you!"
The man named Zhao asked his biggest question.
The man named Zhang wiped his tears and snot, his voice still carrying a hint of grievance and unwillingness.
"That's why I came. That dog of an adulterer is a Gathering Qi Realm (Level 7) cultivator. After I caught them in the act, he knocked me down with one move and even spared my life to mock me.
You don't know! Since that time, they don't even bother to avoid me anymore. They come to my house and do it right in front of me. I dare not be angry, nor dare I speak!
That slut never thought much of me before, and now she thinks even less of me."
"Ah, if that's the case, then, brother, please accept my condolences!"
Upon hearing that the other party was a Gathering Qi Realm (Level 7) cultivator, the man named Zhao immediately lost his spirit.
Then he heard the man named Zhang's choked voice, which was heartbreaking to hear.
They were just ordinary rogue cultivators, with no powerful backing.
Figures like a Gathering Qi Realm (Level 7) cultivator could deal with them several times over.
Being inferior in strength, when faced with such matters, they could only swallow their bitterness.
At most, they would occasionally complain and lament the unfairness of the world; they couldn't do anything else!
Just then, both of them had already reached the base of the large tree where Chen De was.
Chen De finally got a clear look at their attire.
It looked very similar to the ancient attire from Chen De's previous life.
Both wore similar clothes, just in different colors.
The man named Zhang wore a green robe, and the man named Zhao wore a gray robe.
After a moment of silence, the two men suddenly stood still and looked at each other.
"Old Zhao, my heart is bitter!"
"Brother Zhang, I understand you!"
Suddenly, the two big men began to have a heartfelt conversation.
Chen De, up above, was eating bananas and listening with great interest to their little story.
As he listened, he suddenly looked at the banana in his hand and couldn't help but sigh.
The love of the weak was like this banana in his hand—either green or yellow, and perhaps it would turn black before he even took a bite!
Speaking of which, Chen De still greatly understood the man named Zhang.
Because in Chen De's previous life, the story of Wu Dalang taught people a truth: it's better to die than to settle for less.
And Cao Cao's story also taught Chen De a truth: what you have in your hand isn't necessarily the best.
At the time, Chen De didn't understand and was greatly shocked!
Since entering society, after years of societal sharpening, he had his rough edges smoothed by life.
Chen De also transformed from various types of people, with his rough edges smoothed, into a colorful person.
After finishing the banana, he casually wiped his hands on the Adamantine Ape's body.
He walked onto a branch, ready to turn these two young men, who were lamenting the unfairness of the world, into adorable attribute points.
This world was too cruel for them; let him give them a release. He believed they would be very happy.
Just as Chen De was about to descend, the cuckolded man named Zhang suddenly spoke, his voice full of excitement.
"But Brother Zhao, as long as I can get that item, it will be my time to turn things around.
To be honest, I've heard news from the black market about a mature spiritual herb, and coincidentally, I know there's a prominent figure in the city who needs this item.
I called you out this time to go and harvest that already mature spiritual herb.
If we bring the item back and present it to that important person, if he's pleased, he might give us an opportunity to rise to prominence.
By then, I, Zhang Shan, will definitely make those two dogs pay."
"Hmm, Brother Zhang, don't worry. This is such an important matter, and you still let me come along.
You trust me so much; I, Zhao Qi, will definitely help you!"
The two encouraged each other.
Afterward, they walked deeper into the dense forest.
And Chen De, in mid-air, heard the words "spiritual herb" and promptly stopped his hand.
His diving body rolled several times on the ground before stopping, and he even got a mouthful of dirt.
Standing in place, he spat out all the dirt from his mouth.
Then he quickly followed the two people named Zhang Shan and Zhao Qi.
It must be said that Chen De was very interested in the spiritual herb they spoke of.
Precisely because Chen De currently had no other way to gain attribute points besides killing enemies.
Coupled with the fact that most of the demon beasts suitable for Chen De to kill in the outer regions had already been killed, he followed them in for a trip.
This trip was just a test; if the spiritual herb proved useful, Chen De would have many more options.
It would also make it easier to acquire attribute points in the future. All this constant fighting and killing, watching the lives of demon beasts fade before his eyes, how could Chen De bear it?
Alas, for now, it seems he can only make them suffer a bit temporarily before sending them to the ideal heaven!
Justice may be delayed, but it will never be absent!