Light Cultivation
Eps. 13 — Hunting Demon
Jian Chen walked out of the window and landed on the tile slowly without a sound, Jian Chen could lighten his body as lightly as possible so that when walking on the tile he disguised the sound that came out.
Tonight Jian Chen had already made up his mind and planned to head towards the forest the Jian Clan was in, this forest was at the foot of a mountain adjacent to the border of the Jian Clan.
Jian Chen walked on the rooftops of the houses as he headed towards the forest, this was done so that he would not be known to others or the residents who were still awake.
In the Jian Clan, there was always a watchdog patrolling when midnight time came. They would pierce every area in the Jian Clan until morning arrived.
With a special technique of lightening his body, Jian Chen was not detected by those guards even his presence was not felt. Jian Che continued to move until half an hour later he finally reached the border of the forest.
Jian Chen landed on one of the branches of the tree first to take a short breath.
“I heard, this Jian Clan forest is a resource for warriors as it has many demons.”.
Jian Chen had never entered the Jian Clan forest even in his previous life, but according to the rumors circulating, the demons in this forest were numerous and assorted races.
The inhabitants of the Jian Clan sometimes entered this forest just as necessary, otherwise for the economic needs at least they hunted for food.
Not all residents can enter it, only a swordsman with certain abilities who usually enter. This was because the forest of the Jian Clan was also dangerous which many ferocious beasts and demons occupied.
After resting for a while, Jian Chen began to step into the forest jumping over every branch there was. About a kilometer passed Jian Chen's footsteps came to a halt from seeing something.
A rabbit that had turned into a demon was roaming around in search of food. Rabbits are different from rabbits in general, on the head there is a sharp horn.
Jian Chen observed the rabbit for a while from the top of the branch, he did not have to rush to hunt it but rather make a strategy in order to catch it.
Unfortunately, as Jian Chen racked his brain thinking that, the horned rabbit was already aware of Jian Chen's existence.
Feeling that someone was observing, the rabbit immediately jumped quickly moving away from Jian Chen.
“Sial-!”
Jian Chen clucked in annoyance, though he was already careful not to make a sound but the rabbit's hearing was too sharp.
Jian Chen jumped to the ground and started chasing after the rabbit.
Rabbits that have become demons, in addition to having horns also have a leap that is far and fast. Jian Chen even had to use his profound strength to be able to keep up with the rabbit's speed.
The distance between the two drew closer until finally feeling unable to escape from being eaten by him, the rabbit turned around abruptly and leaped towards Jian Chen.
The rabbit used its horns to attack Jian Chen. Although it was a little late with his movements suddenly changing, Jian Chen could still avoid it.
The rabbit did not stop there, as his feet landed on the ground he leaped again towards Jian Chen with his sharp horns drawn out.
Jian Chen smiled sinisterly, this time he was ready. Jian Chen dodged to the side then used his small knife and slashed the rabbit's neck.
The gem was very small and its density was low, it was because the horned rabbit was an animal that had just entered stealth evolution. The age is about 1 year so even if sold, maybe the price is not much.
The Horned Rabbit demon is also actually the most common demon encountered. Warriors who are capable of being high are not even interested in hunting him.
Jian Chen hunted him for several reasons, first because his current strength was weak. Both Jian Chen were not in a choosing position, Jian Chen had no time to continue being inside the forest so any demon that looked would be hunted by him.
To avoid anything unwanted, Jian Chen again jumped onto the tree branch. Jian Chen rested again while recovering his strength.
“Then, killing this rabbit demon might have been like stepping on an ant for me but now with my strength this chasing a rabbit alone has drained half of my inner strength.”
Jian Chen's current strength was indeed too small when compared to his former strength, perhaps only 3 percent had he achieved.
Jian Chen then began to regulate his breathing calmly, his body absorbing the essence of nature into the body and making it a deep energy.
Half an hour passed Jian Chen's eyes finally opened after his profound energy recovered. Jian Chen then took out the previously obtained demon gems. He clutched in one hand and began to absorb it.
It didn't take long for the gem to turn into an ordinary little stone. Now the energy capacity in Jian Chen was increasing even though it was very little.
“With the 1-year-old gem, only one-tenth of the inner energy circle is formed.” Jian Chen shook his head.
That meant to form 1 inner power circle Jian Chen had to hunt 10 horned rabbits again, whereas he definitely did not nod all night hunting 10 rabbits. At most only 3 or two tails can be obtained.
“My cultivation journey is still long.” Jian Chen smiled faintly.
Perhaps due to his once high ground in cultivating, Jian Chen became impatient to grow fast and become a powerful swordsman again.
Jian Chen indeed had to hunt down many more demon gems, as this was the only way now to be able to become stronger faster.
Jian Chen focused on hunting again, he did not move from the branch of his tree but rather planned to wait instead of looking.
While waiting as well, Jian Chen took advantage of his time to increase his meridians. Jian Chen sat down cross-legged with his eyes closed, instantly a grain of light was created around Jian Chen which immediately entered and was absorbed into his body.
Although his eyes were closed but Jian Chen's consciousness was still there, Jian Chen was cultivating while observing his surroundings afraid that another rabbit might pass by and he would hunt him down directly.
As time approached dawn, Jian Chen finally managed to obtain another 2 rabbits again.
His body increased strongly along with the gemstones and light absorbed into his body. Even if it only increased a little, at least he could increase his strength rather than stay silent.
Jian Chen had to return to his house at the end of the sun-drenched chakravi. Jian Chen slept an hour to scatter his body, after which he rushed towards his house.
Jian Chen would probably continue to do this kind of routine for the next few years.
When he was 14 years old, Jian Chen would be entered into the provincial central Academy by his parents so he prepared for it as well.