Chapter 16 Uninvited Guests

"Come! Have another drink!"

Snowy night on New Year's Eve, by the stove.

Su Chen and Xiao Linzi sat opposite each other, drinking and eating freshly roasted hare. The aroma of wine and meat filled the air, which added a bit of New Year flavor to this cold little garden.

"Su Chen, do you still have family?"

Listening to the faint laughter coming from outside, Xiao Linzi suddenly asked.

When Su Chen heard this, he shook his head.

Whether in this world or on the original earth, he is an orphan. His parents died early and he is alone. Perhaps it is because he has long been accustomed to living alone that he can endure the desertedness of Kuiyuan.

Family is a very unfamiliar word to him.

It didn't happen before, and it probably won't happen in the future.

Most of the people he meets will only become a passerby in his long life.

Including the drunken young eunuch in front of me.

"What about you? Do you have any relatives?"

Su Chen asked casually.

"There used to be, but now they are gone..."

A look of sadness flashed in Xiao Linzi's eyes, but it was quickly covered up.

I don't know if it was because of the reflection of the firelight, but at that moment, Su Chen felt that his eyes were very bright, and there seemed to be something burning in them.

He did not continue.

But Su Chen could feel that this young eunuch must have had a past that he couldn't bear to look back on. His thin body seemed to be carrying something heavy.

Maybe it's hatred, maybe it's ambition.

Su Chen did not ask further questions and did not want to know.

At this moment, they are just like stopping by chance on their respective journeys, and they will eventually move towards their own different futures.

Too much contamination is not a good thing.

Xiao Linzi was drunk, and after finishing a large jar of apricot blossom stuffing, he stood up unsteadily and left Kuiyuan.

Su Chen didn't let him rest here, because the kitchen had to cook every morning, and he would be punished if he missed the time.

Moreover, he is not used to outsiders staying here, after all, he has many secrets.

"I drank a little too much tonight. This Zuogui wine is not an ordinary drink. The accumulated medicinal power must be absorbed and consumed first, otherwise it will harm the body..."

While thinking, Su Chen got up and returned to the room.

Taking advantage of the strong medicinal effects of the wine, he sat cross-legged and performed the Tiangang Tongzi Kung Fu, which began to transport Qi and blood and refine Yuan Yang.

I don’t know how much time passed.

Su Chen felt the heat surge in his lower abdomen, and the internal heat that was originally only as thick as a hair increased a lot.

Yuanyang Qi can also gradually penetrate into the flesh and blood during the operation process and be tempered and strengthened.

His own strength has improved a lot.

But it still can't reach the point where it can temper bones.

It seems that if you want to successfully forge bones, you still have to rely on the assistance of bone forging liquid.

"It seems that I am not that kind of talented martial arts genius. I still have to practice step by step. But it doesn't matter. I have plenty of time to polish it carefully..."

Su Chen opened his eyes.

His current state of mind is very peaceful.

Those so-called cultivation geniuses practice very quickly, but they have to race against time from the moment they are born. If they cannot break through the limit, when their life span is up, they will turn into loess and everything will become empty.

As for myself, even if I practice slower, every bit of my strength will be accumulated over the long years and serve as my strong foundation.

"It's not too late, it's getting late today, so let's get here first."

Su Chen took a look outside. There were still many people watching the New Year, waiting for the arrival of the new year, but he did not have the leisure and elegance to do so. He decided to go to bed early because he still had things to do when he got up tomorrow morning.

So I turned off the lights and went to bed, preparing to sleep.

But at this time.

Suddenly, there was a rustling sound in the yard, which was the sound of feet trampling on the snow. It was very subtle.

"Someone's coming in!"

Su Chen frowned slightly and subconsciously took out the dagger in his sleeve.

I saw a dark shadow reflected in front of the window, and then, a thin bamboo tube pierced the window paper.

"Ecstasy!"

Su Chen was wary.

I have always kept a low profile in the palace and have never offended anyone. This Kuiyuan is a cold place with nothing of value.

Who will target me?

"Let's see what he is going to do first."

Thinking of this, Su Chen gently turned a mechanism on the bedside.

The bed board beneath me moved slightly and turned over, and the whole person fell into the bottom of the bed. On the bed was a scarecrow wrapped in a quilt.

In this way, even if the other party has a conspiracy, they will not be harmed in the first place.

"That person is coming in."

Su Chen held his breath, lying on the bottom of the bed, holding the dagger tightly, and the power in his body was ready to be unleashed at any time.

Squeak——

The door was pushed open.

In the wind and snow, a slightly thin black figure came in. He first glanced at the bed from a distance to confirm that Su Chen had not woken up, and then began to rummage around the room.

He seemed to be looking for something.

But in the end, of course, nothing was achieved.

"Did you put it on your body?"

The shadow frowned, and then tiptoed towards the bed. As soon as he stretched out his hand, he heard a snap.

That's the bear trap hidden in the scarecrow.

The man in black exclaimed in pain, and quickly pulled out his bloody right hand. At the same time, his foot hurt, and the sharp dagger had pierced his ankle.

"hateful!"

He screamed and roared, and quickly stamped the ground with his other foot, moving backwards quickly.

His movements are agile and he obviously has a foundation in martial arts.

However, he was hit repeatedly at this time and did not dare to stay. He turned around and ran out.

"You've already come, why rush to leave?"

Su Chen sneered.

Pulling off a hemp rope under the bed, he activated the mechanism on the beam, and several sharpened wooden arrows flew out, sealing the direction of the door.

At the same time, he kicked his feet.

The whole person rushed out from under the bed like a sharp arrow, stabbing continuously with the dagger in his hand, and at the same time punched the opponent's head with his left hand.

The black figure was attacked one after another by him, and kept retreating. The powerful force shocked his heart, and a ruthless look flashed in his eyes.

"Damn it! I didn't want to take your life, but you are seeking death yourself, so don't blame me for being rude!"

During the conversation.

A strong bloody aura suddenly erupted from the black figure, as if the essence and blood in his body were ignited. His robe sleeves flew around, and his palms cut across the air.

The calloused palm was covered with a ball of strong energy and blood, like a red-hot iron. With a clang, the dagger in Su Chen's hand was knocked out.

The palm of his hand was swung horizontally, like a red-hot iron knife, slashing on the wall, leaving a deep mark.

"This is a martial art specifically used for killing..."

Su Chen was surprised.

The opponent's cultivation level is actually not high, but he has mastered a fierce killing martial art, so his fighting power is amazing. Even when injured, he is still very difficult to deal with.

To be on the safe side, he immediately flew back.

A look of doubt flashed in the eyes of the man in black. The next moment, his body felt weak and the wounds on his feet were numb and itchy.

"Poisonous? You are so despicable!"
To be continued...