Tomb Raider: Call Me Dragon Vein Cleaner

Chapter 394 Give Me a Cigarette

By this time, everyone in the camp had woken up.

Chen Wenjin greeted Cheng Feng when he returned.

"How are they? Do they have any recollection of what happened during the Heavenly Gift period?"

Cheng Feng shook his head:

“They all thought it was still thirty days ago until I reminded them.”

Everyone sighed upon hearing this; the feeling of having thirty days stolen from one's life must be unpleasant.

The thought of your body doing something behind your back without your knowledge is unsettling.

After a while, Wu Sansheng and the others arrived at Cheng Feng's camp.

Huo Xiuxiu saw that Yu Chen was helping the limping Wu Xie and quickly ran over. After asking about Wu Xie's condition, she was relieved to find out that Wu Xie's injuries were not serious.

The three of them then went together to the campfire near Cheng Feng.

At Cheng Feng's suggestion, Wu Sansheng and the others sat down around the fire.

A fire in a dark environment can make people feel much safer.

"I know you have many questions in your minds. Ask whatever you want to know."

Cheng Feng's gaze swept over them. The black substance had now blocked their view; they must have heeded Cheng Feng's warning.

He carried the scattered meteorite jade with him.

"Boss Cheng, why do we have absolutely no recollection of these past thirty days?"

My memory is still stuck on that day before the break.

As soon as Cheng Feng finished speaking, A Ning couldn't wait to speak up.

She asked the same questions that others wanted to know.

Upon seeing this, Cheng Feng responded:

Have you ever heard of divine gifts?

A look of realization flashed across Wu Sansheng's eyes. He and Zhang Qiling were old acquaintances, and he had studied Zhang Qiling's frequent amnesia in depth.

I understand that it was actually a side effect of being divinely ordained.

Only then did he realize that his and his companions were actually in a very similar state to Zhang Qiling.

They all lost their memories for a period of time, and no matter how hard they tried, they couldn't remember what they had done during that time.

"Is it similar to the case of a divinely ordained poet?"

Aning studied the materials on the wind process and saw the figure of the Heavenly Singing Poet in them.

Cheng Feng shook his head:

"There is a fundamental difference between the two. To explain it using science and psychology, the 'divine gift' here actually gives rise to a temporary split personality."

This personality was given a goal by God.

During the period when the primary personality is dormant, the new personality will take control of your body to accomplish the goals assigned to you by destiny.

And your primary personality will not have any memory of this period.

After listening to Cheng Feng's explanation, even those who didn't know Zhang Qiling had a general impression of Tian Shou.

Then Cheng Feng continued:

"Thirty days ago, you had just rested for a short time when you all entered a state of divine inspiration."

During this time, you stayed home and focused on your journey, eating, drinking, and using the restroom normally, until something unexpected happened a few hours ago.

Cheng Feng did not elaborate on the specifics of the incident.

Wu Xie, itching to answer his questions, couldn't help but ask one himself, but Cheng Feng just smiled and didn't give him any answers.

Wu Sansheng curbed his nephew's overflowing curiosity and took out several pieces of meteorite jade from his pocket, saying:

"Therefore, this bronze can shield us from the influence of divine gifts."

Cheng Feng nodded.

"That's right, this is a meteorite jade I brought back from the Queen Mother of the West's palace. It has a strong restraining effect on divine gifts."

As long as you don't lose this, the path ahead won't be affected by the divine mandate.

After hearing this, Wu Sansheng carefully placed the bronze in his inner pocket.

After Cheng Feng and the others digested what he had said, they asked a disciple of the Unloading Ridge Sect to fetch some supplies.

"Your supplies have run out in the last thirty days. Please distribute these biscuits and water among yourselves. We don't know how many more days we'll be on the road."

Cheng Feng's supplies were a real lifesaver; they had just discovered that their previously bulging backpacks were now more than half the weight.

Upon opening the package, I discovered that the food and water had already been exhausted. Now that I had replenished my supplies, I was itching to grab everything and put it back in my backpack.

Wu Sansheng, the organizer and temporary team leader, immediately agreed and thanked Cheng Feng.

In the Black Dragon Vein where the destination is nowhere in sight, the importance of supplies is self-evident.

"Alright, you guys should take a break. We've already wasted a lot of time. Once you've rested, we'll continue our journey."

Soon Wu Sansheng and the others bid farewell to Cheng Feng's camp and set up camp in an open space nearby.

Because of the divine influence, they dared not close their eyes for the time being.

They were terrified that they would wake up to find out that another thirty days had passed.

Disturbed, Ah Ning got up from her backpack and started walking towards Cheng Feng's camp.

Wu Xie, who was recuperating nearby, heard footsteps, turned around and looked, then asked in confusion, "Where is she going?"

"What else could I do but go find my uncle?"

Huo Xiuxiu glanced at A Ning's back with ill intent; her figure, which was clearly capable of bearing a son, made her somewhat envious.

"Uncle Cheng is really popular."

Wu Xie grinned, but his lips twitched quickly; the pain in his buttocks was intense.

But there were no painkillers available, so he had no choice but to tough it out.

When A Ning found Cheng Feng, she discovered that Cheng Feng was smoking with Zhang Qiling, nicknamed "Black Bear".

The three of them also noticed Ah Ning's approach. Hei Xiazi gave Cheng Feng a playful look and said:

"Boss, a beauty has come to visit. Should Lao Zhang and I excuse ourselves?"

Before Cheng Feng could speak, A Ning, who had already walked to the three of them, sat down next to Cheng Feng and said:

"No need to avoid me, but could I have a cigarette, please?"

Upon hearing this, Cheng Feng produced a cigarette case and a lighter; the previous case had been taken by Hei Xiazi.

However, this time Cheng Feng intercepted the lighter.

"What are you doing using asking for cigarettes as an excuse again this time?"

As he spoke, Cheng Feng handed the fireworks in his hand to A Ning.

Without rushing to respond to Cheng Feng, A Ning skillfully opened the cigarette case and took out a cigarette.

"I just feel safer here with you."

Upon hearing this, Hei Xiazi wished he could take off his sunglasses and give Cheng Feng a sarcastic look.

Zhang Qiling also felt slightly unwell. He silently stubbed out his cigarette and got up to walk towards the fire.

"Hey, Lao Zhang, wait for me a minute."

Black Bear followed suit and left.

Ah Ning, with her delicate fingers holding a cigarette, took a drag, the faint smoke blurring her pretty face.

Loneliness and solitude seemed to be fully reflected at this moment.

"If you're afraid, why stay?"

Cheng Feng withdrew his gaze and asked in a calm voice.

Aning rested her arms on her knees, one hand supporting her chin, and the other holding a cigarette up to her eyes.

Looking at the slowly burning tobacco, he said:

"There are some things that I have to do even if I'm afraid. You know I'm the kind of person who won't give up until I achieve my goal."

"Then you'd better set realistic goals, otherwise your life is destined to be a tragedy."

Cheng Feng was implying something; from the original timeline, A Ning's death was a complete tragedy.

She overcame numerous dangers and made it through the underwater tomb unscathed, only to fall prey to a snake in the end.

"I'm focused on the process, and I'll accept it even if the result isn't good."