Chapter 10 returning to the forest

As Xua Yan left the shop, he felt a deep sense of disappointment. He was aware of how expensive the pills were and how they were out of his reach. He started to ponder over his financial situation and began thinking about how he could make money faster. It was then that he overheard a conversation between two people walking down the street. They were talking about a fruit called the Spirit Fruit, which could increase one's spiritual qi and enhance their martial arts abilities. This was much more affordable than the pills, and Xua Yan was intrigued by the idea.

He decided to investigate further and found out that the Spirit Fruit was a rare and highly sought-after fruit. It was said that consuming the fruit could greatly enhance one's spiritual qi, which in turn would lead to faster progress in martial arts. Xua Yan realized that this was the perfect opportunity for him to increase his own abilities, especially since he had limited financial resources.

Determined to take advantage of this opportunity, Xua Yan decided to use all of his remaining money to buy Spirit Fruits. He set out to find a shop that sold the fruit and was pleasantly surprised when he found one easily. However, his excitement was short-lived when he saw the price of the Spirit Fruits. They were incredibly expensive and well beyond his budget. Disappointed once again, Xua Yan decided to look for a more affordable alternative.

That was when he came across the idea of buying Spirit Fruit seeds instead. He learned that the seeds were much more affordable and that they could be planted and grown into full-fledged Spirit Fruits. Xua Yan was overjoyed by this discovery and decided to buy five different types of sprit fruit seeds using 100 silver coins. Xua Yan thought that by planting these seeds inside Entropy, the time difference between inside Entropy and the outside world would allow the seeds to grow much faster. He could then sell the spirit fruits that grow inside the Entropy in the outside world to make money easily without much work.

After buying the seed he now had 20 silver coins left to him, after spending 30 silver coins on food ingredients earlier. The main reason why Xua Yan was so eager for money because when he was in the shop earlier seeing the price of Herbs and pills and remembered about the book inside of Entropy that describes medical knowledge. Xua Yan knew that in order to practise those skills mentioned inside that book will require a large supply of herbs and in order to buy those herbs he needed money.

As Xua Yan continued to explore the city, he overheard a conversation between some people on the street. The conversation was about a recent tragic event that had taken place.

"Have you heard about the accident that happened about a weak ago?"

"No, what happened?"

"Recently there are some rumours are spreading around the city that a hotel worker died by the hand of a rich young man's bodyguards just because that worker had seen him getting rejected by his female companion while confessing his love in the D-Day hotel."

Xua Yan was shocked when he realised that the event was related to his own life. The previous owner of Xua Yan's current body had died at the hands of a young man's bodyguards. The previous owner had been a witness to the young man being rejected by his female companion while confessing his love in a hotel where the previous owner used to work and the name of that hotel was D-Day hotel. Xua Yan started focusing on their conversation as he wanted to know more about that incident and where was that young man but they started talking about some different things so he stopped listening to them and decided to find out more about the incident by himself.

While investigating he found out that the name of this young man is Feng Yuan and he belong to the branch of Feng clan . On the surface, the young man appeared to be a model citizen - respected, wealthy, and talented in the martial arts. People in the city held him in high esteem and were eager to associate themselves with him. However, as Xua Yan conducted his investigation, he uncovered a different side to the young man's reputation. Despite his wealth and influential connections, the young man was a brutal and cruel individual who was willing to use his power to control and exploit those around him. He was not the honest and upstanding figure he appeared to be on the surface.

Furthermore, his family was not the loving and supportive unit they appeared to be. Instead, they were complicit in his crimes and actively aided him in his schemes. This dark side of the young man was well-hidden from the public.

Not only was he wealthy and well-connected, but he was also a student of the prestigious Seven Hill Sect, an institution known for producing some of the greatest martial artists in the world. This added to his reputation and made him an even more influential figure in the city, as people were afraid to cross him for fear of incurring the wrath of the Seven Hill Sect.

However, the young man's success had made him increasingly rampant and unruly. Fueled by his sense of entitlement and power, he became increasingly bold in his actions. One day, he decided to pursue the daughter of Mayer, another student of the Seven Hill Sect. But to his disappointment, he was rejected. This rejection only fueled his anger and frustration, causing him to engage in a series of crimes that were swept under the rug by those who feared him.

When the news of his doings reached the mayer's ears, despite the young man's reputation and power, Mayer was not one to be intimidated. He knew that the young man's actions were spiralling out of control and that something needed to be done to stop him before it was too late. He requested the help of the young man's grandfather, who was a powerful figure in his own right, to put a stop to his grandson's unruly behaviour. Mayer warned that if the young man's actions were not brought under control, he would be punished by the law and brought to justice.

The young man's grandfather finally took action, realizing that his grandson's actions were not only damaging his own reputation, but that of the entire family. He took the drastic measure of locking him up in his own home, hoping to keep him out of trouble and prevent him from causing any more harm. This was a difficult decision, but one that was necessary in order to protect the young man's future and preserve the reputation of the family.

Xua Yan had nothing to do with this person, the only reason he was doing all this was because he wanted to give final peace to the soul of the previous owner of his body. After doing his investigation he decided that he will take care of this young man when the time is right and when he gains enough strength through his martial arts progress.

He decided to make his way to the forest where he had built his shelter and where he had been training because the first reason was after learning about the strange powers that martial artists possess in this world, which he previously only heard about in legends from his past life, Xua Yan became cautious and decided to retreat to the forest where he had built his shelter and had been training. This was because he was unable to find a place to live in the city, as he lacked the money to rent a room in any of the hotels. Additionally, Xua Yan was wary of exposing the secret of Entropy to anyone else, as he did not want to take any chances with his current strength.

Xua Yan knew that many powerful martial artists could come after him in order to gain control of Entropy, if they learn of its existence and its powers. Although he was unsure if someone could detect the presence of his artifact, he believed it was better to err on the side of caution and keep his abilities hidden. By going to the forest, he could continue his training and hopefully become stronger, in case he had to defend himself in the future. Furthermore, being in the forest allowed him to live a quiet life, away from prying eyes, giving him the peace of mind he needed to fully focus on his training and self-improvement.

In the evening when the sun started to set,he eturned to the forest near the shelter he had built. The shelter, made from natural materials and expertly crafted, served him as both a home and a safe haven from the dangers of the wilderness. Xua Yan had spent many hours perfecting the design of his shelter, ensuring that it was not only functional but also comfortable using the experience he had in past life of survival in the wilderness.

As soon as he arrived back at the shelter, Xua Yan made his way to the traps he had set up to catch wild animals. Hunting and fishing were an essential part of his daily routine, providing him with the sustenance he needed to survive. Unfortunately, some of the traps had been damaged, likely by a curious animal, but Xua Yan was still able to capture a few small animals. He carefully examined each trap, making repairs where necessary and resetting them for future use.

With his catch in hand, Xua Yan made his way back to the shelter, where he began preparing the animals for a meal. Cooking was one of his many skills, and he used his extensive experience as a cook, acquired in his previous life, to create a delicious feast using a variety of herbs and spices that he had purchased from the city. Xua Yan was a master of his craft, and he took great pride in his ability to turn simple ingredients into a delectable feast.

Once the meal was ready, Xua Yan sat down to enjoy it, savoring each bite as he ate until he was fully satisfied. He was grateful for the sustenance and the skills that allowed him to provide for himself. After finishing his meal, Xua Yan carefully stored the remaining food inside "Entropy".

With his belly full and his chores complete, Xua Yan decided it was time for some well-deserved rest. He considered going inside Entropy for the night, but decided instead to sleep inside his shelter. Xua Yan was in tune with the rhythm of the wilderness and felt that sleeping inside his shelter would bring him closer to nature and help him to connect with the world around him. After sometime Xua Yan drifted off to sleep, lulled by the sounds of the forest.

You woke up next day from the sounds of birds chirping. After you woke up he went to the water stream that was near his shelter. he washed face and drink some water. And after sometime he finally start says martial arts training. He start circulating his spiritual qi inside his body according to the method he get from the book named Understanding creation and arts of gathering qi inside the entropy. After he was done with his training he became hungry and starts eating fruit that he made last night. And after he eat his fail. He went to check the traps in order to catch more animals that he needed order to make food eat and stay well nutritioned.

Xua Yan was awakened the next day by the melodious chirping of birds in the forest. He rose from his bed inside the shelter, feeling refreshed and energized. Xua Yan was a man of routine, and he started his day with a visit to the nearby stream where he washed his face and drank some of the clear, cold water. Refreshed, he made his way back to his shelter, where he began his daily martial arts training.

Martial arts was an important part of Xua Yan's life, and he practiced it every day without fail. He used the techniques he had learned from the book "Understanding creation and arts of gathering qi" inside the entropy to circulate his spiritual qi inside his body. This practice not only makes him physically strong, but it also helped him to maintain a clear mind and a sense of balance. After completing his martial arts training, Xua Yan felt his hunger grow, and he took out the food that he made last night and stored it inside Entropy and starts eating it. After he now enjoyed a quick and nourishing breakfast and with his hunger satisfied, Xua Yan made his way back to his traps, eager to see if he had caught any more animals.

The traps were an essential part of Xua Yan's survival strategy, and he checked them every day to ensure that they were in good working order. On this particular day, he was pleased to find that he had caught several small animals, which he immediately brought back to the shelter. And starts preparing a delicious and nutritious meal. Eating well was critical to Xua Yan's health, and he made sure that he had a well-balanced diet, including plenty of fruits and vegetables that he was able to get from the forest.