Lords of the Heavens

Chapter 101 Wilderness Raven
Nothing happened all night.

The next morning, after having breakfast, Li Wei set off on his journey south, bathed in the light of dawn.

They followed the same route as last time, so there was no need to worry about getting lost. Even with a load of over 50 kilograms, Li Wei walked very fast and lightly. His body responded exceptionally well to the external environment, which meant that his overall physical attributes had improved, so he could do whatever he wanted.

The temperature was around ten degrees Celsius. Looking around, the mountains and fields were covered in lush greenery. The sky was blue, the sun was warm, birds were chirping in the branches, and the stream beside them seemed to be laughing. With a buzz, a big-headed fly flew by arrogantly, like a wilderness adventurer riding a 300cc motorcycle. In the distance, butterflies were fluttering, and the faint fragrance of flowers mixed with the freshness of the soil lingered in the air.

This scene feels strangely familiar.

That's right. Although the exact time cannot be determined, it's roughly the same. Li Wei has been in this world for a full year.

Li Wei walked briskly along the way, stopping to rest every seven or eight miles. He wasn't in a hurry to get going; keeping his physical condition within a normal range was the safest approach.

Based on this, Li Wei, who originally planned to reach the entrance to the mountainous area 60 miles away by evening, changed his target to 40 miles away.

When he actually arrived, it was around 4 p.m., and his stamina, which was originally full at 200 points, still had 130 points left.

It has to be said that the first level awakening of the stamina attribute is extremely useful.

Next, he found a sheltered valley, used a shovel to dig a temporary campsite in a relatively hidden location, set up a simple tent, and dug a smoke-dispersing stove to disperse the smoke.

Well, he's really good at this; he's not entirely useless.

After digging a smoke-absorbing stove, he broke off some larger tree branches nearby and used them to cover the makeshift tent for basic concealment.

Since the journey was along the stream heading south, water was not a concern, so he only carried one water bag, which he had already drunk all the water on the way.

So at this moment, he first went to the stream and brought back enough water in an iron pot, boiled it on the field stove, and at the same time heated up the white bread next to him. After the water temperature dropped, he poured it into his water bag. Finally, with the hot water, he took out the dried venison, dried wild vegetables, and mushrooms that he had brought, chopped them up, and put them into the pot to boil. A pot of wild vegetable and meat porridge was thus successfully made.

Of course, it's definitely not as delicious as Fila's. Even if the ingredients are the same, it just won't taste the same. Anyway, it's quite surreal.

After eating and drinking to their hearts' content, cleaning up the mess, and resting for a while, the sun began to slowly set. It was still early, but Li Wei's stamina had easily recovered to 190 points.

This is the benefit of maintaining good health, proper care, avoiding overwork and injury, and getting sufficient nutrition. Of course, the role of white bread is also irreplaceable.

Next, he wandered around the temporary camp and picked some fresh wild vegetables, which he planned to use as a side dish for breakfast the next morning.

Finally, while the daylight was still relatively bright, he took his dagger, found a few birch trees, and cut off several straight branches as thick as his arm.

The night is long, so let's carve a few wooden spears to pass the time.

Actually, he was thinking about whether he could make a wooden spear trap, that is, tie several wooden spears together to form a hedgehog-like thing, bury the bottom in the ground to fix it. It would definitely not work for dealing with humans, but it could be very effective if wild animals broke in.

Li Wei did not sleep well that night. Even though he blocked the entrance to the makeshift tent with wooden spike traps, he could not feel safe.

So most of the time I only sleep lightly for a short while, and then I wake up with a start.

This is the downside of not having sturdy houses or safe campsites.

It would be extremely difficult for a person to survive and thrive in such a wilderness.

As dawn broke, Li Wei glanced at his stamina bar. It was 190 last night, but now it had dropped to 150. This was caused by lack of sleep, severe mental exhaustion, and constant anxiety.

There's nothing more to say, I'll go back to sleep.

This time, he managed to sleep for more than two hours, and when he woke up again, the sun was shining brightly outside.

Fortunately, he wasn't in a hurry. He put away the wooden spear trap, fetched water and started a fire, and after a hearty meal, it was almost eight o'clock in the morning. But his stamina bar was successfully full.

this point is very important.

Because having full stamina means that for the next four or five hours, as long as there is no intense combat or drain, he will be very resilient.

After tidying up and cleaning up any traces, Li Wei even tied the five wooden spears he had carved the night before to his backpack and took them with him.

He didn't mind the extra weight; compared to a hundred pounds of iron ore, it was nothing.

But these wooden spears were his traps for resting at night, and a means of fighting the enemy in an emergency.

Li Wei's goal today is to reach the mountain pass 20 miles away, and at the same time, take advantage of the favorable environment to observe and detect the surrounding area.

He wasn't in a hurry to go to Kah, even though Kah was only about forty or fifty miles away from the mountain pass.

Actually, he did want to go and take a look at that bandit's den, but he gave up in the end. More than half a year had passed, and the place must have been reoccupied by the bandits. He alone could not come and go as he pleased, because some tricks are not suitable for repeated use.

This time, Li Wei was much more cautious on the road. He not only slowed down but also frequently observed his surroundings, paying particular attention to his footing. The traces of his journey last autumn were no longer visible, and there was no path to be found. He relied entirely on the stream to the east to determine his direction.

Actually, the stream here already has a large volume of water, but it is still not enough for boats to navigate. Moreover, the mountain terrain is complex, and the water flow is sometimes rapid and sometimes slow, so it has little practical value.

Li Wei estimated that downstream, this stream might flow into a larger river, which is probably near the city of Kahe. It's an alluvial plain, which is very suitable for a large population to gather, that's common sense.

Around 10 a.m., although he slowed down, Li Wei still made it to the mountain pass without incident. Along the way, apart from birds and animals, there was no sign of a human being. It was very desolate.

To the east and west, there are rolling hills, but to the south, the land is flat and clear. On this sunny day, you can even see smoke rising from the Kah Fortress, but beyond that, you can't see any details.

Outside the mountain pass, the stream, like a tamed wild horse, slowly flows into the plain, resembling a small irrigation canal.

After flowing south for about seven or eight miles, and passing through a grove of trees, you can see a structure that looks like a stone bridge, and there are some low, indistinct buildings nearby.

It looks like a farm, but I don't know if anyone lives there.
However, there must be a road leading directly from this farm to the city of Kah.

Li Wei hesitated and observed, but ultimately did not rush over. Instead, he pondered and observed where his adoptive father had driven the oxcart into the mountain pass last spring, and where he had been robbed by the bandits.

This is very important.

In fact, Li Wei found that although many areas were passable by oxcarts, there was a cliff several meters high at the mountain pass, which made it impossible for oxcarts to pass under any circumstances.

Last autumn, when the previous version of Penny led the way, she passed through this place in a hurry, and Li Wei didn't think much of it.

Revisiting the place today, he realized that the previous version of Penny must have taken a shortcut.

Therefore, there must have been a crossroads that could accommodate oxcarts.

With this in mind, Li Weixian rejected the eastern mountain range. He had already traveled through those areas twice. The mountains were even steeper and rugged to walk on, let alone by oxcart.

So he headed west, crossing several mountain ridges and walking for about ten miles. After passing through a dense forest, he suddenly came across a road that was not good, and could even be described as terrible.

But at the very least, it's a road, a road that people walk on, a road that can be used by vehicles and horses.

The road looked quiet at the moment, but judging from the mud and dust on the trees along the way and the uneven ruts on the ground, it was clear that this road was likely the one that connected the city of Kah with the province of Ver. It was probably the road that the adoptive father had taken with his family in an oxcart last spring, and that they had been robbed here.

So much so that the oxcart had to deviate from its route, passing through a valley and rushing all the way to the current camp.

During this process, Penny roughly determined the direction of the bandits' hiding place, and then she searched for it.

So she was still too naive.

The bandits didn't want their hideout to be known, and what's more, they were women, disguised, and appeared to be healthy and strong as they crossed the wilderness. Moreover, they called out Anderson's name. Who could guarantee that Anderson wouldn't be cursed by dark magic if he answered?

In fact, the bandits' hideout was at least fifty miles away from this road, which shows that they were actually quite cautious.

Under normal circumstances, how easy would it be to find?

Thinking this, Li Wei suddenly faintly heard the cawing of crows. It was far away, but now that his overall physical fitness had improved, not only had his eyesight become stronger, but his hearing had also become more acute.

It's normal for crows to appear in the wilderness. Just last month, a few days before the bandits attacked, a flock of crows circled over the valley where the camp was located.

However, Li Wei had an indescribable feeling, and this feeling grew stronger as the crows' cawing drew closer.

So without hesitation, he crouched down in the bushes and quickly took off his backpack, holding it to his chest.

The reason is simple: the two-star leather armor he is currently wearing has a special feature: it provides a certain degree of concealment in the mountains and forests at night.

However, if you're carrying a backpack, even if you hide in the grass, the stealth properties of this two-star leather armor won't be utilized.

Just as Li Wei was getting ready, he heard the sound of wings flapping as they flew low over the trees and circled over a wide area.

Grass!
At this point, he was basically certain that something was wrong, very wrong.

No flock of crows would circle low over the trees!

Could it be that he has been discovered?

But that shouldn't be the case. Although he walked very fast, he paid close attention to his surroundings and tried his best to remain hidden. Moreover, these crows came very quickly. They didn't just circle around this area; they seemed to be flying straight in from a certain direction.

No way, do witches really exist in this world?

Li Wei was startled!
(End of this chapter)