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Chapter 25: Winter Hunt
Chapter 25: Winter Hunt
The next morning, Lin Sai was not awakened by the familiar rays of the sun.
However, he had already developed a healthy routine, and the faint life essence flowing within him prompted him to rise early from his bed.
"Ah—"
Lin Sai stretched lazily on the unfamiliar bed.
After receiving guidance from the female hunter the night before, he had successfully added Basic Archery to his attribute panel.
But now...
As he turned his gaze to the side, he realized it was different from the chapel.
The female hunter was still fast asleep, and her son had clearly inherited this excellent quality from his mother.
"..."
Lin Sai blinked silently.
He knew that waking a sleeping person could have unpredictable consequences, so he chose to ignore them.
After getting up...
Lin Sai's gaze unconsciously drifted towards the fire pit in the front hall.
After burning overnight, the firewood on the surface had gone out, but there were still embers buried underneath.
Lin Sai didn't want to disturb the sleeping mother and son.
He quietly walked over, took two flatbreads from the side, rekindled the embers, and began to roast his own breakfast.
Ignoring the process, the result...
Although it might be considered a waste of food, at least it could fill his stomach. Moreover, the normal functioning of life essence also assured Lin Sai that it wasn't a deadly poison.
"After crossing over, shouldn't I possess an excellent cooking talent...?"
With a full stomach, Lin Sai walked out of the log cabin with a heavy heart.
He recalled the teachings of Red Moon and Finn, and practiced writing on the ground with a stick for over an hour. After seeing minor improvements in several language skills, he finally nodded in satisfaction.
"It takes time and patience."
With a sigh, Lin Sai stepped into the courtyard and began his training.
He reviewed the combat techniques he had learned over the past few days, all of which were very useful teachings from his teachers.
The basic combat techniques of the War School, the shooting skills passed down by the hunters, and the fitness routines Lin Sai had learned online in his previous life.
By combining these elements...
Not only could he advance the experience bar of his skills, but he could also increase his basic attributes.
After about two hours, among all of Lin Sai's physical attributes, the weakest one, strength, was two-thirds full, and it seemed like it could grow even further.
Just then...
The data panel displayed a 'Fatigue' status.
"Overdoing it might be counterproductive. It's best to take a break now."
With the status reminder, Lin Sai decisively stopped training and began to rest.
At that moment, there was movement from inside the log cabin.
The female hunter, Dan, emerged from her bed. Seeing the lit firewood, she naturally assumed it was Lin Sai's doing and came out to check:
"Boy, you sure woke up early!"
"The Mentor instructed us to cultivate life essence and maintain a good routine."
Dan, who had just stepped out of the cabin, rolled her eyes.
While inspecting the condition of the leather in the courtyard, she also started to nag Lin Sai:
"That's quite a hassle."
"Sleeping in is so much more comfortable."
After spending the night together, Lin Sai already understood Dan's personality, so he bluntly replied:
"In my impression, hunters would wake up early."
"That's not wrong." Dan had just woken up, and her eyes still held a dazed look. She checked the drying furs, and feeling they were ready, she took the skin of a wild rabbit from the rack and draped it over her shoulder, "Usually, the other hunters in the village would join me."
Lin Sai curiously asked:
"Today isn't usual?"
Dan yawned:
"Who can stand hunting every day?
"Especially now during winter, there's a shortage of prey."
"Today was supposed to be our day off, but I decided to take you two out as a special exception."
"If you're grateful, then consider how you can integrate your Essence with a hunter's techniques. That would be a godsend!"
Linsi completely ignored the other's words.
He sat in the courtyard, squinting his eyes as he basked in the sun.
"You little brat!" Dan cursed without hesitation, then carried the animal hides he had chosen and headed inside. Linsi could hear her voice through the door, "Ju, wake up! We're going out today!"
Soon, Dan returned to the courtyard and continued inspecting the leather.
Linsi asked curiously, "Is Ju going with us today?"
Dan nodded, "This kid may not inherit a hunter's techniques, but with the strength of an Awakened, he'll still accompany the hunting party on future hunts. It's the same effort to teach one or two, so both of you might as well come along today."
After Dan finished preparing the furs, the three of the three of them set off.
The female hunter packed the leftover roasted meat from yesterday, gave each of them a water flask made of wood hemp, and prepared enough drinking water for the day.
Thus, the three of them set out lightly equipped and began today's lesson.
Following the female hunter's plan.
They departed from the south side of the town, moving in a straight line away from the small town.
After reaching a certain distance, they headed east in a counterclockwise direction and finally circled back to the north side of the town.
By the time they returned to the town, it was almost evening.
Three days ago, a heavy snowfall had just ended.
The forest outside still had thick layers of snow that hadn't melted, and some fragile branches were even broken under the weight of the snow.
Walking here was challenging, with deep and shallow footprints, and just moving forward was exhausting.
But the female hunter was completely unaffected.
She moved lightly through the snowy forest, almost flying as she walked, like an elf gliding through the trees.
She watched as Linsi and Ju struggled to catch their breath.
The female hunter covered her mouth and giggled, then broke off a few branches to serve as canes for the two children;
"Take these, watch your step, and don't step into a hole."
"In winter, there are fewer dangerous creatures like snakes and insects, but you also need to be careful not to step on buried dead branches. Wild animals are very sensitive, and if you make a noise, they might go crazy."
"Right, and be aware of the surrounding bushes, too!"
"This is not only because wild beasts might hide in them, but some bushes have thorns that may contain toxins. If you accidentally fall into them, it could be a big problem."
"..."
It's undeniable that Dan was very dedicated to teaching.
From last night's archery lesson to today's journey into the forest, she offered reminders every few steps.
All of this demonstrated her professionalism as a hunter.
As noon approached, the three of them reached the southernmost point of their destination.
Upon arriving, Dan looked very confident.
She walked towards a trap she had set up a few days ago and explained to Linsi and Ju, "You might think that bow and arrow hunting is a hunter's main source of food. But I'm telling you, traps are the most important..."
As she spoke, Dan's expression suddenly darkened.
She bent down and reached for something on the ground, and when she stood up again, she was holding a rope that had been chewed through, leaving only traces of blood on the snare trap.
This trap was empty! "Damn it!"
"Let's not count this one. We'll go to the next one!"
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