Chapter 12: First Conflict
It wasn't until the marketplace was in sight that Chen Li finally stopped, gasping for breath.
He calmed his chaotic Spiritual Power.
Took a deep breath.
And then, with a composed expression, walked towards his home.
After making numerous turns and finally reaching his home, he shut the door, grabbed a jar, and gulped down a large amount of water, barely managing to suppress his still somewhat violent heartbeat.
For an urban worker who works a 996 schedule and had never even killed a chicken just over a month ago...
For an urban worker who works a 996 schedule and would get goosebumps just from seeing a snake just over a month ago...
For an urban worker who works a 996 schedule and wouldn't dare to walk down a dark alley without streetlights just over a month ago...
Walking alone in the wilderness of this strange and ghostly world was indeed a bit too thrilling.
But beyond the nervous excitement, there was some exhilaration.
"No wonder it's said in books that 'the genes of hunting and adventure are rooted in the blood of men.'"