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Chapter 244
Chapter 244
Chapter 244 - Exploring the Forbidden Land of Death
The night passed without incident.
The following morning, Jiang Hao rose early and busied himself in the kitchen, whipping up an array of tasty dishes. The majority was neatly packed away into the System Space, while a small portion was set aside for his family's breakfast.
?Before departing, he didn't forget to load two large buckets of water into the System Space as well. In the wilderness, such provisions were indispensable.
?Thanks to the System's upgrade to level three, the System Space had ballooned to a voluminous hundred cubic meters. He could even bring his car along with ease—truly a traveler's dream tool!
?Jiang Hao informed his family he had errands to run and wouldn't return by noon, then he set off in his car.
He first stopped by a nearby city to purchase travel attire and various survival essentials. Regrettably, he had yet to acquire a formidable skill in swordsmanship or any other high-powered combat technique, and there was nowhere to buy swords or sabers.
?Settling for the next best thing, he bought a Mountain-Splitting Saber—fortunately, still available for purchase.
?After completing his shopping, Jiang Hao drove to a secluded spot. Stepping out of the car, he employed his Wind Catching Ear skill to scout the area. Confirming he was alone, he stowed the car in the System Space as well.
Within the System Space, everything remained static, time included, posing no obstacle to its contents.
?Dressed for the journey and with all preparations complete, Jiang Hao set out, traveling light and ready for action.
His exceptional physical condition swiftly brought him to the edge of the primitive forest beneath Eagle Beak Tooth. Without a moment's hesitation, he vaulted the fence and plunged into the dense woodland.
?Inside, he activated his Wind Catching Ear skill. At level two, it allowed him to detect any disturbances within a hundred-meter radius, making his trek through the forest both easy and enjoyable, more akin to a leisurely sightseeing tour.
?The forest lived up to its name, teeming with a variety of animals and plants rarely seen outside its confines.
?As he made his way through the underbrush, Jiang Hao abruptly halted—he heard a loud snoring sound. A smile of anticipation spread across his face as he quickly tracked the noise.
Before long, he discovered a flourishing ginseng plant nestled at the base of a towering tree.
His gaze didn't linger on the ginseng.
Instead, it shifted to a massive pit beneath a tree so wide it would take four people to encircle it.
There, nestled among the withered branches and decaying leaves, was a brown, furry mass that Jiang Hao had nearly overlooked.
Near the tree lay a patch of tattered cloth, confirming Jiang Hao's suspicion: this was the brown bear that had bitten Uncle Guo Qing.
Jiang Hao allowed himself a slight grin, making no effort to conceal his presence as he stepped forward.
Since acquiring the system, he hadn't encountered a single formidable foe.
And with several upgrades under his belt, he wasn't even sure of the extent of his own abilities.
Now, faced with the brown bear, it was the perfect opportunity to gauge his strength.
“Hey!”
Jiang Hao called out.
The mass of fur stirred before a massive head lifted, fixing its gaze on Jiang Hao.
?The bear's eyes flickered with bewilderment, as if to say, “When did this guy invade my territory?”
Jiang Hao gestured to the bear with a beckoning hand.
Seemingly understanding, the bear rolled over and got to its feet.
It gave Jiang Hao a steady look.
Then, with a sudden lift of its front legs and a powerful push from its hind legs, the bear rose to stand upright.