Chapter 339: Chapter 234 End of the Immortal Realm, End of Darkness_2
Chen Lun let out a silent sigh.
‘I can only take it one step at a time… and find a way to return.’
The scene fell into silence.
Only the occasional crackling sound of the campfire burning could be heard.
In the light of the fire, Chen Lun looked at the meat soup in his hand and secretly identified it through his panel, only to find that this bowl of food was not simple.
[Supernatural Item—Unnamed]
Item Description: A bowl of broth containing powerful supernatural forces, made from creatures and fungi of the Dark World, as well as a piece of Ancient God’s progeny’s flesh…
Although the cooking method was crude, it could significantly enhance one’s physical condition.
‘The flesh of an Ancient God’s progeny…?!’
A trace of surprise flashed in Chen Lun’s eyes.
He suddenly remembered the supernatural trait he had saved, “Didak Armor,” which he had obtained from the progeny of an Ancient God, Didak himself.
Could it be that the black piece of meat in Arno’s hand was similar…
“I’m sorry, Jack, for the simple conditions we have here,” Arno said after he had finished his bowl of meat soup and wiped his mouth, his tone carrying a hint of apology.
Seeing Arno’s cautious expression, Chen Lun thought it over and eventually scooped a spoonful into his mouth.
The meat soup was not very salty but was incredibly delicious.
It had a taste unlike any other food he had eaten before.
[You have consumed “Supernatural Item—Unnamed,” and your physical condition has been enhanced!]
[Life Points limit +50, Physical Strength limit +10, Endurance +1, and Intelligence +1!]
A flicker of intrigue crossed Chen Lun’s brow.
‘No harm, and it can also enhance panel attributes…!’
He continued to scoop more, and after he finished, the notification box popped up again.
A glint of light sparkled in Chen Lun’s eyes as he hastened his movements, cleaning out the bowl of meat soup in less than half a minute.
The notification box popped up several times, but finally, there was no more activity, suggesting that the meat soup’s enhancements had reached their limit.
Chen Lun glanced at his panel and was surprised to find that his limit of Life Points had increased by 200, his Physical Strength limit by 100, Strength and Agility by 2 points each, and Endurance and Intelligence by 4 points each.
This was akin to leveling up several times!
“Thank you for your hospitality, Arno.”
Chen Lun passed the wooden bowl back and then removed his hat to bow as a sign of gratitude.
Arno’s originally upset mood was swept away, and he appeared quite pleased.
“You’re welcome, Jack! Let me fill another bowl for you!” He refilled the wooden bowl with meat soup enthusiastically and handed it over.
“There’s plenty more in the pot. If it’s not enough, I’ll go hunting again.”
Chen Lun looked at Arno before him, felt the man’s genuine kindness, and expressed his sincere thanks.
Taking the wooden bowl, Chen Lun temporarily set aside his guard and many doubts in his heart and continued to eat. Even though the meat soup would provide no further enhancements, he was indeed quite hungry.
Not to be outdone, Arno filled his own bowl to the brim with meat soup and started slurping.
The two chatted idly as they ate, quickly finishing off the entire pot of meat soup.
Their relationship, originally strangers, had now become a step closer.
[Arno’s Affection for you has increased! It is now Friendly!]
Chen Lun read the notification, not sure if it was because of Philip or his own Charm Value enhancement, but he easily gained Arno’s favor.
But he could tentatively judge that Arno probably harbored no malice toward him.
Because Arno’s strength was far greater than his own, it would be unnecessary for him to scheme if he wanted to harm him.
After eating their fill, the two sat by the campfire and continued chatting.
From Arno’s words, Chen Lun learned some information about the “Edge of Darkness,” the area where they were both located, and how dangerous it was near the cabin.
In that unseen darkness, powerful Dark World creatures thrived—original inhabitants of the Dark World, now made even more terrifying and frightening by some mysterious corruption.
Although Chen Lun had no concept of this, if even a strong man like Arno deemed it dangerous, it must be serious.
Therefore, he was highly vigilant about the darkness around him.
“Arno, do you always live here? From what you say, it seems you long for the outside world. Why don’t you leave this place…?” Chen Lun drank a cup of tea and asked.
This cup of tea, made from leaves obtained from Arno’s hunting, had the ability to improve the recovery speed of Sanity, which Chen Lun found extraordinary.
Arno answered with a bright smile.
“All I know is that I can’t leave.”
Chen Lun watched him in silence.
Arno had forgotten many things, and Chen Lun couldn’t get more valuable clues from him.
About Arno’s identity, Chen Lun had no leads, but given Arno’s powerful strength and his presence at the Edge of Darkness, there must be a deeper reason.
Several more hours passed.
Chen Lun observed the linked Maggie Statue in his mind, noticing that more than 200 points of Sanity had been consumed, with only about 700 points remaining in reserve.
He started feeling a bit anxious, because if he couldn’t find a way to leave, once the reserve was exhausted, it would start depleting his own Sanity Value…
‘And then, I would die from zeroed Sanity… Although I’m now in the Immortal Realm and wouldn’t truly die, it would still cause damage to my Spirituality.
As long as I’m trapped here, Sanity will keep depleting; it’s a vicious cycle… If I die too many times, my body in the outside world will also die.’
At that moment, Arno came over, carrying that broken sword and holding a lantern in his other hand.