Earthling in Uncharted Dimensions

Chapter 60: A Temporary Stay

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9 P.M.

1820 Essence harvested.

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The notification was a shock to Lee. He can be in a killing spree or battle frenzy for more than an hour, but food?! The numbness of realising that food is so addictive that one will not know he/she is killed while savouring, gave goosebumps to his spirit. His consciousness quivered in this revelation, but his poker-face kept this ripple inside him.

"The inns are very crowded these days. Thus it might be impossible to get a room tonight. But.."

The short pause by Old man Li made Lee lean on the table on his elbow with curious eyes. An also was anxious as to what suggestion this old man might put forward.

"We used to run an inn above the diner. It was taken down by the order of the mayor. The beds are moved to our house where they pick up dust ever since. I can help you with tonight's stay."

The reply was inside D's assumption. From his keen observation, Lee was informed that the man was being completely truthful and honest. The attitude to help, even a stranger who had not met before, was the most purest civil duty Lee had ever witnessed. He stood up and bowed with admiration as he replied-

"We thank you for your kindness."

An felt proud of Lee for some strange reason. She felt proud like a mother watching her child being respectful and respected by the society.

The old man patted Lee's shoulder and was about to say something, when Li Fenfang came running towards them.

"I'm sorry sir. I apologise for the inconveniences my grandfather has made."

Lee raised his head as he stood at ease.

"You are mistaken. Your grandfather is a very good man. He has not brought any troubles."

*sigh*

Li Fenfang sighed as she misunderstood the situation. She explained the reason why she had thought that his father had troubled the customers.

Though aged, old man Li took care of the restaurant as his own soul and body. Before anyone, the old man would wake up and clean the tables early in the morning. His old age would often hesitate to comply and he would fall sick or get injured. Once, he tripped and fell over a waiter who was distributing the food to the table. The tray fell from his hands and the customer was furious. He did not hit the old Li just because he's of old age. Old Li knew that his time to manage the restaurant was over, but he still tries to be of a helping hand!

The time had gone past 9.30 and Li Aiguo went to close the door before coming towards them. He was surprised to see two customers still inside, so hurried to the door. Old man saw this and called him by his name. He explained the situation in which Lee and An are in.

"Sure. If grandpa decides, we agree with it."

Li Aiguo sounded his utmost belief in his grandpa's decision. Li Fenfang was cautious of them, especially Lee, as his attire was strange and unseen before.

Lee and An followed old man Li, Li Fenfang and Li Aiguo as they exited the diner through the kitchen door. The kitchen was spacious enough for performing culinary skills and old Li told them that Aiguo is actually in-charge of cooking and preparing meals while Fenfang is the one who oversees the finance management. Lee suddenly remembered that he hadn't paid for the food.

"It's okay. You can pa-"

"200 bronze coins!"

Before old Li finished his sentence, Li Fenfang had replied in an instant. Lee did not mind the overlapping statements as he pulled out a gold coin and gave it to Li Fenfang. Seeing the coin, her eyes went wide.

"I felt that the food is worth more than that. I can assure you that it is the best food we have eaten till now."

Fenfang did not reply anything as she took the coin from Lee's hand. She pressed and scratched it to make sure that it is not fake. Her suspicion woke up amusement in An and Lee. Together, they stepped out of the kitchen and old man Li locked the door of the kitchen from the outside.

A small house was situated behind the restaurant. It was 4 meters tall and barely two storeyed. The shed right next to it housed 13 Sand Goats. Though small, their meat was greatly delicious. A fenced coop can be seen in front of the house and Silk Roosters sat inside it silently.

The door was opened and the interior of the home was exposed to Lee's night vision eyes. Li Fenfang stepped inside the darkness and reaches for an oil lamp. Her hands that were well accustomed with every nook and corner of the house lit a match and ignited the wick of the lamp. Under the slowly brightening light, An saw the simplicity of their home.

The house measured 6 meters long and almost 5 meters wide. Only one door existed to enter and exit. A four paned square window facing the eastern direction allowed morning light to enter easily. The walls were made of mudrocks with wooden logs supporting the chasis. The combination might not have been perfect, but the sheer durability to last without any external damage was interesting. A double bed and a small single bed were arranged in a corner and indicated their sleeping beds.

A rectangular table made of simple wood and it's 6 accompanying chairs were in the middle of the room. There were three more tables inside the room, but at different corners. The kitchen and its chimney was small. Since lunch and dinner are eaten from the restaurant's kitchen, they only need to prepare something for the morning.

A series of vertically arranged wide steps led to the attic. By old man's suggestion, Lee climbed the steps and saw 7 single cot wooden beds piled there in a corner. He scanned and found two beds in better state. He picked them up and dusted off the surface as An climbed up. She helped him to setup the beds near to one another. When Lee descended and conveyed that the have found a pair of good beds, old man Li had a smile of his face that resonated delightfulness.

Without further ado, Lee climbed up as the oil lamp's flame was extinguished. Total darkness enveloped the house as the lovebirds cuddled in each other's arms. A few minutes later, the faint snoring of old man Li was heard An couldn't help abut chuckle as Lee held her tightly.

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10 P.M.

1820 Essence harvested.

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Lee had stored his jacket and An's outer robe in his spatial ring as they slept comfortably. Sleep did not greet them as they silently lay down in the darkness.

*pitter patter pitter patter*

A faint pitter patter sound could be heard from the outside. Seconds later, the noise increased exponentially and gave birth to a heavy rainfall. An felt the atmosphere getting cold and she snuggled against Lee. Lee caressed her hair as he stared at the roof above him.

'D, how do you evaluate the day?!'

[The day was pretty good. We narrowly escaped the disaster and roamed and met with some cursed objects. We successfully reached Alls and pissed of a sect's elder. But the main highlight was food. As someone bound to you, I enjoyed the delicacy just like you. The only thing that concerns you now is visible on the Map. Take a look.]

An slept like a baby his arms. He took a peek at the Map as his arms coiled around her. The Map was zoomed on where they are and Lee noticed the sleeping figures of old man and the siblings. He was astonished to see many green dots running around the streets of the city. When the Map was zoomed out enough to see the city of Alls as a whole, the names and position of sect manors of each sect were labelled. More than 800 disciples can be seen mobilised as they filled each intersection and road. D promptly reported that these disciples had the insignia of three different sects. The situation was somehow clear to Lee as he expected him to be hunted down quickly. But he never forsaw such a large number disciples after his life.

*sigh*

'Let them search for me everywhere. For now, Status.'

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Name: Lee

Age: 20

Title: Grim-reaper, Soul Liberator

Fame: 2120

Essence: 18620 (10 PM)

Money: 952 Gold, 0 Silver, 31 Copper

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Partner: An

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Health: 320

Strength: 320

Vitality: 320

Agility: 320

Defense: 320

Endurance: 320

Sense: 320

Intelligence: 320

Resolve: 320

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Immunity:-

Greater Poison Immunity (1887/1000000)

Medium Lightning Immunity (3229/10000)

Medium Air Immunity (200/10000)

Affinity:-

Greater Poison Affinity (11884/1000000)

Greater Lightning Affinity (12385/1000000)

Lesser Fire Affinity (0/100)

Lesser Water Affinity (0/100)

Lesser Ice Affinity (0/100)

Greater Rock Affinity (11975/1000000)

Greater Metal Affinity (11974/1000000)

Medium Sand Affinity (286/10000)

Greater Nature Affinity (11984/1000000)

Medium Air Affinity (1165/10000)

Greater Sound Affinity (12371/1000000)

Greater Dark Affinity (11797/1000000)

Lesser Light Affinity (0/100)

Medium Death Affinity (286/10000)

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Mastery:-

Absolute Blade Mastery

Absolute Nunchuck Mastery

Medium Bow Mastery (778/10000)

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Cultivation: Peak stage Core Formation realm

Qi: 0/1100

Mana: 0

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Innate Skills:-

View

Foresight

EsGen

EsConv

De-Spell

Flight

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INVENTORY:-

QUESTS:-

MAP:-

SHOP:-

RE-MODEL:-

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