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Chapter 14: The Nun Who Couldn't Fix Fences
Chapter 14: The Nun Who Couldn't Fix Fences
Past noon, Lin Sai pulled a simple wooden flatbed cart, loaded with the supplies he had procured, and walked along the path leading to the church.
At this moment, he was still unaware of the new learning channel he had acquired.
So, as he hurried along, his mind was still pondering his future development.
The Experience Bar effect was promising.
But this didn't mean Lin Sai planned to use it superficially.
He still needed to figure out the requirements for the Experience Bar that appeared on the attribute panel.
The limitations of its use and whether there were any hidden dangers.
Understanding and applying his abilities rationally was what he should do, having just entered this world.
Lin Sai thought as he walked along the way.
After the heavy snowfall, the winter sun felt warm.
In this remote border town, many residents were clearing the snow from their rooftops, making it easier to move around. Some roofs even had chimneys, emitting puffs of smoke from the fires within.
Those who established this town came from various colorful worlds.
Their preferences for their dwellings varied.
In every corner of the houses, the meticulously trimmed trees and flowers showed the owners' dedication.
However, due to the limitations of local materials, most buildings were primarily made of wood, and brick and wood structures like the church were rare. The road beneath Lin Sai's feet was made of gravel, providing a basic level of treatment.
As he walked along, despite the town's age, the buildings were well-maintained, clean, and orderly, giving off a simple and comfortable vibe.
Clack-clack—
In the blink of an eye, Lin Sai, pulling his cart, could see the church at the end of the town.
The cargo-carrying wooden cart had a simple structure, just a flat wooden board with four wheels underneath. Lin Sai pulled a rope, leading it along the road.
He had acquired it when purchasing items.
A middle-aged carpenter in town had lent it to him.
The border town was isolated, and the mutual support among its residents fostered a higher level of trust than in ordinary towns.
Especially after Lin Sai revealed his affiliation with the church and his status as Red Moon's disciple.
The locals' enthusiasm for him increased even more.
When the carpenter lent him the small wooden cart, he didn't even mention when to return it, only asking Lin Sai to send regards to the Red Moon nuns.
This respect and trust were enough for Lin Sai to understand the mentor's reputation in the town.
"By now, it should have increased, right?"
At this moment, Lin Sai glanced at his attribute panel.
After an afternoon of running around and rushing with the cart, although he hadn't undergone professional training, his Stamina Experience, which was already close to being filled, finally reached its peak at this moment.
【Constitution: 3】→【Constitution: 4】
The experience was emptied, and Stamina increased.
But the actual physical perception wasn't very noticeable.
With the church in sight, Lin Sai decided to speed up and jog, causing the cart behind him to rattle loudly.
The Stamina bar on the panel immediately began to deplete faster.
Through the intuitive change in Stamina, Lin Sai confirmed that his Stamina had slightly increased, and his recovery speed had also improved slightly.
"There's a reward for action, and this feeling is just too good," Lin Sai exclaimed.
With a sigh, he returned to the church with the supplies.
However, when he entered the chapel, he didn't find the elderly nun's figure.
"Granny?" Lin Sai called out softly, but there was no response.
Remembering Red Moon's words before he left, he went around to the graveyard behind the chapel.
Indeed, the elderly figure was there.
Lin Sai approached and saw Red Moon at the edge of the graveyard, where the sound of pounding echoed.
Red Moon was fixing the graveyard fence.
She held a wooden mallet, with three wooden boards in front of her, and a bag hung on the intact fence, filled with nails for repairs.
She hammered each nail into the wood, securing the boards to the fence.
But...
It seemed a bit unstable? Lin Sai immediately stepped forward, "Granny, leave this task to me."
Red Moon didn't refuse, and Lin Sai took the mallet, which showed little signs of use, and began to work.
Regarding this type of work, Lin Sai had never done it before.
But young people have the advantage of strength; with a bit more effort, he could make it sturdy and reliable!
As Lin Sai worked on the fence, he didn't stop talking.
"Granny, I can sense the presence of essence now."
"But when my techniques manifest, it doesn't seem to deplete much at all."
Red Moon collected the broken fence pieces as she explained, "That's because you haven't developed abilities with significant essence consumption yet."
"For example, the Law Knight you know of. When he casts incantations, the essence depletion is definitely not insignificant."
Lin Sai waved the wooden mallet earnestly and continued, "Then, what's the difference between the life essence and will essence that I possess?"
Red Moon replied, "They are combinations of essence and different parts of a person."
"Take your life essence as an example. When it's cultivated to a certain degree, you'll find that your constitution will be enhanced, your wounds will heal faster, and you'll age slower than others."
"But remember, life essence is a combination of essence and life force."
"Once you squander it all, you'll immediately become extremely weak and be at the mercy of others."
Lin Sai was speechless for a moment, then continued, "Do other essences have similar situations?"
Red Moon shook her head, "This is the cost of having life as the foundation of essence. Others are different."
"The most common essence type among Awakened individuals is simply the type that absorbs and utilizes essence."
"This fundamental essence, compared to your life essence, has a slower recovery rate and is somewhat inferior in total amount."
"But it's easy to use, and even if it's depleted, the Awakened individual can't cast techniques, but they won't become too weak to act."
Lin Sai nodded in understanding and asked, "What about the will essence I possess?"
Red Moon, rarely silent, paused for a moment before speaking, "This is a rarer type. The Righteous One must enter through it, and it's related to one's inner self. According to the books, during the initial cultivation stage, one must experience great suffering or joy."
"Perhaps you possess this essence due to your past experiences."
"..."
At the mention of those past experiences, the flames of Anville Village ignited within Lin Sai.
Lin Sai fell silent.
The two of them, amidst the sound of hammering, repaired the graveyard fence and then returned to the church together, carrying the supplies Lin Sai had bought in the afternoon into the backyard.
During this time, Lin Sai conveyed the carpenter's greetings.
Red Moon merely nodded slightly, indicating her understanding.
As evening approached, Red Moon used the collected broken fence pieces as firewood to prepare dinner—bread, vegetable soup, and jerky.
They ate in the kitchen; only Lin Sai had meat in front of him, while Red Moon only had the first two dishes.
Snap! Lin Sai broke the jerky.
But before he could pass it over, Red Moon raised her palm and politely but firmly refused, "I have enough with these."
"You're still growing, and to cultivate life essence, there's no need to be humble with me."
Lin Sai still wanted to share the meat, but Red Moon was determined.
Those pitch-black eyes landed on him, and all emotions settled in Lin Sai's heart. He couldn't resist this kindness and eventually had to accept it.
After a few minutes, they finished their meal, and dusk fell.
"Granny, what should I do now?"
With the intention of cultivating essence, Lin Sai sought Red Moon's advice.
However, the nun in front of him gave an answer that Lin Sai had never expected.
"Now, you can go to town to play."
"Although this place is secluded, there are still some children your age. You can get along well with them."
"But remember, don't play too much. You must return within an hour after dark."
Lin Sai was left speechless.
He had thought there would be more training or learning tasks, but he never expected Red Moon to let him go to town to play.
In response to Lin Sai's astonishment, Red Moon said calmly, "Work, entertainment, learning, eating, and resting."
"These are all indispensable for a person's growth."
"So go, Lin Sai, and let your heart relax."
(End of Chapter)
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