Chapter 70: The Torch Stuck on the Tree
Chapter 70: The Torch Stuck on the Tree
Early the next morning, Lin Sai woke up on time, his body feeling particularly exhausted after more than half a month of outdoor travel. Although he hadn't felt it clearly at the time, after returning to his familiar cabin and sleeping in a relaxing environment, the accumulated fatigue from the past half a month seemed to whisper seductively in his ear, tempting him to stay in bed a little longer.
"I can rest a bit more today," he thought.
"Ah..."
Lin Sai let out an incoherent moan.
He covered his eyes with his hand, pretending it was still dark outside.
A reason to continue sleeping quickly came to him in the darkness: "What was it that I had to do during this stage of Life Essence cultivation? Oh right, it was to satisfy my physiological desires."
"Great, then I'll sleep a bit more."
He justified his decision to cultivate his Life Essence.
Lin Sai, who rarely lazed around in bed, eventually opened his eyes again. The sunlight, which had been shining through the window, had moved from his head to his chest.
Lin Sai sat up, feeling a bit dazed, and blinked, "Huh... it's Mother Superior."
Of course, Red Moon wouldn't be standing before him.
But at some point, a loaf of bread and a cup of goat's milk had been placed on the table in Lin Sai's cabin by Red Moon. The elderly nun knew that Lin Sai needed rest and didn't disturb him today.
"Yum..."
Lin Sai stretched and climbed out of bed.
After a good night's rest, his Life Essence had naturally recovered.
He hadn't forgotten the thoughts he'd had before falling asleep, so he took out all the supplies from his backpack and neatly laid them out in front of him.
Bright Antimony Arrows, Luminous Antimony Spears, Long Daggers, Oak Longbows, and some ordinary arrows.
These were the weapons he had at his disposal.
If it had been last night when Lin Sai was most excited, he would have undoubtedly tried to essence-convert these items without hesitation.
But after a good night's sleep, Lin Sai had calmed down considerably and was now somewhat hesitant.
In survival games, ordinary items were usually left untouched.
However, crafted equipment often had durability settings, and their drop rates weren't typically slow.
"In the end, the essence of survival lies in supplies, not weapons."
"If I try this recklessly, I might end up losing more than I gain."
Lin Sai organized his thoughts.
Instead of rushing to handle the weapons on the bed, he opened the nearby cabinet and took out a skinning knife he had used before, attempting to essence-convert it.
The skill was successfully used.
Lin Sai could feel the Life Essence being consumed.
He looked down at the skinning knife in his hand; the fragile adhesive strips lay quietly, showing no signs of change.
Then, Lin Sai took the bread from the side and tried to cut it with the knife.
The sharpness of the blade and the sturdiness of the knife remained unchanged.
"Hmm..."
Lin Sai pondered.
He left the main entrance of the chapel and headed to the forest where he had tried his skills the night before.
This time, instead of essence-converting the trees, he simply used the skinning knife to chop at them.
Thud! Thud! The knife made strange sounds as it struck the tree.
The blade, which should have easily penetrated the tree, failed to function as expected, as if Lin Sai were trying to beat the tree with a soft, limp noodle.
"Weapons are for combat, and tasks like chopping trees and digging soil require appropriate tools..."
Lin Sai finally understood.
【Survival Construction】, a skill that shouldn't be used casually.
The corresponding ability must be applied appropriately.
Lin Sai contemplated the application of his newfound skill.
He was about to return to the church when his gaze fell upon another item in his bag—a torch.
"Could this be what I think it is?"
Lin Sai immediately retrieved the torch and ignited it.
"Hmm?"
The difference was apparent from the start.
Unlike when he had converted trees or the small knife into resources, Lin Sai could distinctly feel the increased consumption of Essence.
This subtle change piqued his curiosity.
He casually slapped the torch against a tree—smack!
It fit perfectly!
Despite the absence of any grooves or gaps, the torch seemed glued to the tree trunk, remaining firmly in place and burning steadily!
"Incredible!"
Lin Sai was excited and eagerly moved closer to inspect it.
The torch was indeed burning, perfectly adhered to the vertical surface, and as the flames flickered, the oil and wood on it remained intact, showing no signs of burning or deterioration.
The torch was consuming something.
It was the Essence that Lin Sai had just converted, and the consumption rate was remarkably slow!
"In that case..."
"Leaving the torch unattended, it could maintain its flame for at least a month or more."
Lin Sai returned the torch to his backpack and headed back to the church, muttering to himself:
"Different objects require varying amounts of Essence for conversion, and their practical applications also differ."
"Objects like trees, once converted, maintain their form, and the Essence sustains the effect without any loss. But for items like torches, they diminish over time..."
Lin Sai pondered as he walked through the church, noticing a change from the usual routine—he couldn't find Red Moon's figure.
"This..."
"Perhaps Uncle An Rui summoned Mother Superior?"
The previous night, he had informed An Rui about the situation at the world's edge.
The lord, a skilled warrior, was likely gathering the town's Awakened individuals to discuss this matter collectively.
"Regarding this issue, I'll receive news when Mother Superior returns in the evening, or I can inquire with the other town folks as well."
"There's no need to rush over immediately."
With that thought, Lin Sai went inside, found a broom, and began cleaning.
The previous night, he had returned filthy, leaving the house covered in dirt, dry twigs, and withered leaves, a real mess.
Lin Sai had no intention of letting Red Moon clean up after him.
Half an hour later, Lin Sai finished tidying up the cabin and proceeded to sweep the church.
Once the task was complete, he ventured out again.
However, instead of heading towards An Rui's manor, Lin Sai walked towards the town's southern edge.
His destination was the wooden cabin that once belonged to Finn and now belonged to him.
While cleaning and reflecting on his skills, Lin Sai had a bold idea that made him chuckle.
This thought compelled him to quicken his steps as he made his way to the cabin.
His heart was filled with anticipation for what was to come!
"In the realm of survival, cultivating crops and growing plants are indispensable."
"If I apply this ability to plant cultivation, what kind of results might I achieve?"
(End of Chapter)
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