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Chapter 43
Chapter 43: Decreased Prey, Is My Luck Getting Worse?
The scorching sun gradually began to set in the west.
The light within the Great Forest of Tob also began to dim at a visible rate.
After Tang Zheng shook off the pursuit of those ogres, he immediately found a spot where the trees were sparse and the bushes were low to rest.
Such an environment made it relatively easier to observe his surroundings; at the very least, an ogre's massive physique would be spotted immediately.
"Minor Wound Healing!"
A ball of gentle white light emanated from Tang Zheng's hand, then blended into his body.
Instantly, the small wounds on his cheeks and body healed at a visibly rapid pace.
His wounds didn't appear severe, but in a wild environment, if left untreated, they could easily fester or even become infected.
According to the Rock Squad's wilderness survival experience, this was the most dangerous aspect.
Fortunately, a single "Minor Wound Healing" was enough to recover from these wounds.
Tang Zheng distinctly felt a warm current flow through his entire body, and the tightness in his chest lessened significantly.
"What exactly is going on?"
"To think the ogres would unite."
A troubled expression appeared on Tang Zheng's face as he pondered, puzzled.
He knew very well that as he slew more and more goblins, it would inevitably attract the attention of the trolls within the jungle, as goblins were considered a backup food source for them.
But the current situation was clearly not enough to alarm the trolls.
"Could a special individual have appeared among the goblins or ogres?" This thought flashed through Tang Zheng's mind.
The otherworld was different from a game; in a game, all individuals of a race were identical, but in a real world like this one, it was normal for individuals with different traits to appear within a race.
Although it hadn't appeared in the anime, that didn't mean the possibility didn't exist.
As the saying goes, two fists are no match for four hands.
One or two ogres were nothing to worry about, but if their numbers increased, a situation like the one he had just faced would arise.
Although his physical attack was high, his physical defense was too low; he couldn't take many more hits.
"I'll have to be more careful from now on," Tang Zheng murmured softly to himself.
As the sun set, Tang Zheng followed his usual routine, finding a large tree and climbing it. He donned his black robe, making his figure even harder to spot in the already dark environment.
Deep into the night!
Tang Zheng, with his eyes closed, was in a light sleep when his ears suddenly twitched.
Rustle…
Rustle…
The faint sound of light footsteps on the dry leaves on the ground, causing them to break, gradually approached the tree where Tang Zheng was.
Tang Zheng, already half-awake, instantly became fully conscious, but he didn't open his eyes, maintaining his sleeping posture.
The jungle was bustling with life at night.
It was quite normal for a wild beast or a monster to pass by, something he had encountered many times before.
The reason Tang Zheng didn't open his eyes to observe was that in such a pitch-black environment, unless the two were extremely close, it was impossible to see creatures clearly with human eyesight.
After a while, the faint footsteps paused, disappearing directly beneath the tree where Tang Zheng was situated. But soon the footsteps resumed, gradually fading into the distance.
Tang Zheng's breathing returned to a steady rhythm, and he continued to doze.
Although he spent the entire night in a light sleep, in an environment like the Great Forest of Tob, there were over twelve hours of darkness each day.
The long hours of sleep didn't leave him feeling drowsy or mentally fatigued.
The next day, warm sunlight once again streamed through the leaves and onto the ground.
Tang Zheng jumped down from the tree, stored the black robe he was wearing in his item box, and began his schedule for the day.
While munching on rye bread, he began his search for goblins and monsters.
Time passed, bit by bit.
From sunrise to sunset.
Tang Zheng raised the iron sword in his hand, and after making a mark on a large tree, a helpless expression appeared on his face.
"My luck is truly bad today; I've only run into ten goblins," Tang Zheng complained with a slight headache.
These goblins were also the kind that didn't belong to a tribe.
Of course, besides the goblins, he also encountered a few monsters and many wild beasts.
Giant snakes, for example, were quite common; Tang Zheng even had several three to four-meter-long giant snake carcasses stored in his item box.
However, ordinary wild beasts gave too little experience. As for monsters, he encountered a half-meter-long giant beetle, but unfortunately, it escaped.
Although these monsters provided a decent amount of experience, it was only equivalent to the total from three or four goblins, yet killing them was much more troublesome.
Tang Zheng had come to enjoy slaying goblins during this period; after all, it was one sword, one goblin, with no hassle. If he was lucky enough to encounter a group, he could follow them back and gain a large wave of experience.
Over the next few days, the number of goblins Tang Zheng encountered remained low, so he ended up killing many ordinary wild beasts he would have previously ignored.
After all, before this, Tang Zheng used to slay around 30 goblins daily, typically gaining about "500-600" experience points per day.
Now, the number of goblins he encountered sometimes even dropped to single digits.
This left Tang Zheng feeling somewhat annoyed.
Although the number of goblins he had slain during this period was not small, it was insignificant compared to the hordes of goblins that caused so much trouble for the Re-Estize Kingdom's border regions each year.
After several consecutive days without encountering a decent number of goblins, Tang Zheng could only attribute it to his terrible luck.
Lower Wind Month.
June 16th.
Tang Zheng arrived in this world on May 16th, meaning exactly one month had passed.
He entered the Great Forest of Tob on June 2nd, and he had been in the forest for half a month now.
Perhaps because it was the one-month anniversary of his transmigration, Tang Zheng's luck suddenly improved greatly today. Goblins, which had been scarce for several days, began appearing.
The iron sword in his hand had long grown restless, and in a single day, he slew 21 of them, causing his experience points to surge significantly.
Experience: 2620/5000
Furthermore, Tang Zheng noticed that the number of goblins in this area was noticeably high, making it highly probable that a large Goblin Encampment was nearby.
Nighttime.
Rustle…
As some kind of wild beast passed beneath the tree where Tang Zheng was, its body brushed against the undergrowth, producing a faint sound.
Tang Zheng leaned against the tree trunk, his head resting on his arms, his left foot casually crossed over his right. He paid little mind to the commotion beneath the dense branches.
The 'Scent Removal' magic was enough to completely cleanse him of all scents, so even a beast with the keenest sense of smell wouldn't be able to detect him.
Thanks to 'Prehistoric Pit' for the 500 book currency.
Thanks to 'Just Call Me Friend A' for the 500 book currency.
Thanks to 'Book Friend 20240...741' for the 200 book currency.
Thanks to 'Xue Zhixia' for the 100 book currency.
(end of chapter)
The scorching sun gradually began to set in the west.
The light within the Great Forest of Tob also began to dim at a visible rate.
After Tang Zheng shook off the pursuit of those ogres, he immediately found a spot where the trees were sparse and the bushes were low to rest.
Such an environment made it relatively easier to observe his surroundings; at the very least, an ogre's massive physique would be spotted immediately.
"Minor Wound Healing!"
A ball of gentle white light emanated from Tang Zheng's hand, then blended into his body.
Instantly, the small wounds on his cheeks and body healed at a visibly rapid pace.
His wounds didn't appear severe, but in a wild environment, if left untreated, they could easily fester or even become infected.
According to the Rock Squad's wilderness survival experience, this was the most dangerous aspect.
Fortunately, a single "Minor Wound Healing" was enough to recover from these wounds.
Tang Zheng distinctly felt a warm current flow through his entire body, and the tightness in his chest lessened significantly.
"What exactly is going on?"
"To think the ogres would unite."
A troubled expression appeared on Tang Zheng's face as he pondered, puzzled.
He knew very well that as he slew more and more goblins, it would inevitably attract the attention of the trolls within the jungle, as goblins were considered a backup food source for them.
But the current situation was clearly not enough to alarm the trolls.
"Could a special individual have appeared among the goblins or ogres?" This thought flashed through Tang Zheng's mind.
The otherworld was different from a game; in a game, all individuals of a race were identical, but in a real world like this one, it was normal for individuals with different traits to appear within a race.
Although it hadn't appeared in the anime, that didn't mean the possibility didn't exist.
As the saying goes, two fists are no match for four hands.
One or two ogres were nothing to worry about, but if their numbers increased, a situation like the one he had just faced would arise.
Although his physical attack was high, his physical defense was too low; he couldn't take many more hits.
"I'll have to be more careful from now on," Tang Zheng murmured softly to himself.
As the sun set, Tang Zheng followed his usual routine, finding a large tree and climbing it. He donned his black robe, making his figure even harder to spot in the already dark environment.
Deep into the night!
Tang Zheng, with his eyes closed, was in a light sleep when his ears suddenly twitched.
Rustle…
Rustle…
The faint sound of light footsteps on the dry leaves on the ground, causing them to break, gradually approached the tree where Tang Zheng was.
Tang Zheng, already half-awake, instantly became fully conscious, but he didn't open his eyes, maintaining his sleeping posture.
The jungle was bustling with life at night.
It was quite normal for a wild beast or a monster to pass by, something he had encountered many times before.
The reason Tang Zheng didn't open his eyes to observe was that in such a pitch-black environment, unless the two were extremely close, it was impossible to see creatures clearly with human eyesight.
After a while, the faint footsteps paused, disappearing directly beneath the tree where Tang Zheng was situated. But soon the footsteps resumed, gradually fading into the distance.
Tang Zheng's breathing returned to a steady rhythm, and he continued to doze.
Although he spent the entire night in a light sleep, in an environment like the Great Forest of Tob, there were over twelve hours of darkness each day.
The long hours of sleep didn't leave him feeling drowsy or mentally fatigued.
The next day, warm sunlight once again streamed through the leaves and onto the ground.
Tang Zheng jumped down from the tree, stored the black robe he was wearing in his item box, and began his schedule for the day.
While munching on rye bread, he began his search for goblins and monsters.
Time passed, bit by bit.
From sunrise to sunset.
Tang Zheng raised the iron sword in his hand, and after making a mark on a large tree, a helpless expression appeared on his face.
"My luck is truly bad today; I've only run into ten goblins," Tang Zheng complained with a slight headache.
These goblins were also the kind that didn't belong to a tribe.
Of course, besides the goblins, he also encountered a few monsters and many wild beasts.
Giant snakes, for example, were quite common; Tang Zheng even had several three to four-meter-long giant snake carcasses stored in his item box.
However, ordinary wild beasts gave too little experience. As for monsters, he encountered a half-meter-long giant beetle, but unfortunately, it escaped.
Although these monsters provided a decent amount of experience, it was only equivalent to the total from three or four goblins, yet killing them was much more troublesome.
Tang Zheng had come to enjoy slaying goblins during this period; after all, it was one sword, one goblin, with no hassle. If he was lucky enough to encounter a group, he could follow them back and gain a large wave of experience.
Over the next few days, the number of goblins Tang Zheng encountered remained low, so he ended up killing many ordinary wild beasts he would have previously ignored.
After all, before this, Tang Zheng used to slay around 30 goblins daily, typically gaining about "500-600" experience points per day.
Now, the number of goblins he encountered sometimes even dropped to single digits.
This left Tang Zheng feeling somewhat annoyed.
Although the number of goblins he had slain during this period was not small, it was insignificant compared to the hordes of goblins that caused so much trouble for the Re-Estize Kingdom's border regions each year.
After several consecutive days without encountering a decent number of goblins, Tang Zheng could only attribute it to his terrible luck.
Lower Wind Month.
June 16th.
Tang Zheng arrived in this world on May 16th, meaning exactly one month had passed.
He entered the Great Forest of Tob on June 2nd, and he had been in the forest for half a month now.
Perhaps because it was the one-month anniversary of his transmigration, Tang Zheng's luck suddenly improved greatly today. Goblins, which had been scarce for several days, began appearing.
The iron sword in his hand had long grown restless, and in a single day, he slew 21 of them, causing his experience points to surge significantly.
Experience: 2620/5000
Furthermore, Tang Zheng noticed that the number of goblins in this area was noticeably high, making it highly probable that a large Goblin Encampment was nearby.
Nighttime.
Rustle…
As some kind of wild beast passed beneath the tree where Tang Zheng was, its body brushed against the undergrowth, producing a faint sound.
Tang Zheng leaned against the tree trunk, his head resting on his arms, his left foot casually crossed over his right. He paid little mind to the commotion beneath the dense branches.
The 'Scent Removal' magic was enough to completely cleanse him of all scents, so even a beast with the keenest sense of smell wouldn't be able to detect him.
Thanks to 'Prehistoric Pit' for the 500 book currency.
Thanks to 'Just Call Me Friend A' for the 500 book currency.
Thanks to 'Book Friend 20240...741' for the 200 book currency.
Thanks to 'Xue Zhixia' for the 100 book currency.
(end of chapter)
