Grassroots Travel: The Star Lord of Another World

Chapter 198 The calm before the storm

Gao Xingchen frowned, Nan Li's words echoing in his ears. Giving up the spirit crystal and carrying out the risky plan was indeed the only way out at the moment. But he was well aware of the risks involved, and if he failed, the consequences would be disastrous.

"Li'er, are you sure you want to do this? It's too risky..." Gao Xingchen held Nan Li's hand tightly, his tone full of worry.

Nan Li held his hand with her backhand, her eyes firm: "Xingchen, we have no way out. Instead of waiting to die, we might as well give it a try! I believe in Xiao Hei, and I believe in you too!"

Gao Xingchen looked at Nan Li's determined eyes, and a glimmer of hope ignited in his heart. Yes, they still have hope, and there is still Xiao Hei! He took a deep breath, suppressed the uneasiness in his heart, and his eyes gradually became firm.

"Alright! Let's fight! I don't believe that we can't defeat that villain Wang Lie!"

The decision was made, and Gao Xingchen and Nan Li immediately began to prepare for the upcoming duel. They carefully studied the fighting styles of Wang Lie and Xiao Hei, analyzed their strengths and weaknesses, and developed a detailed battle strategy.

Xiao Hei seemed to feel the tense atmosphere as well. It kept pacing back and forth beside Gao Xingchen, occasionally making low whimpering sounds, and its anxiety was evident in its expressions.

Gao Xingchen saw it all and felt pain in his heart. He knew that Xiao Hei's condition was very unstable. This match was not only a test of strength for him, but also a huge psychological test.

"Xiao Hei, don't worry, we can definitely defeat Wang Lie!" Gao Xingchen squatted down and gently stroked Xiao Hei's head, hoping to give it some encouragement and comfort.

Xiao Hei raised his head and rubbed Gao Xingchen's palm with his wet nose, as if responding to his encouragement. But the uneasiness in his eyes could not be shaken off.

As night fell, the jungle was silent, with only the occasional chirping of insects making the night even quieter. Gao Xingchen and Nan Li sat side by side by the campfire, neither of them spoke, but the tacit understanding between them was better than a thousand words.

Gao Xingchen looked at the dark night sky in the distance, feeling mixed emotions. He knew that a storm was coming, and they were ready to meet the challenge.

In order to reassure Xiao Hei and ease the tense atmosphere, Gao Xingchen decided to cook a sumptuous dinner for Xiao Hei himself. He believed that the power of food would definitely cheer Xiao Hei up!

The crackling of the bonfire illuminated Gao Xingchen's face. He handled the ingredients in his hands skillfully, with gentle movements, as if he was carving a work of art. The fresh spirit beast meat exuded an alluring aroma under the light of the fire. He prepared it specially for Xiao Hei, hoping to soothe its uneasy mood.

Nan Li sat aside, quietly watching Gao Xingchen's busy figure. She knew that Gao Xingchen had a special feeling for Xiao Hei, and that he was more like a relative than a pet. Now, Xiao Hei was facing an unprecedented challenge, and Gao Xingchen's pressure could be imagined.

"Xingchen, don't worry too much. Xiaohei will be fine." Nanli comforted softly, trying to ease Gao Xingchen's tense nerves.

Gao Xingchen raised his head and met Nan Li's concerned eyes, and a warm feeling surged in his heart. He smiled and said, "Yes, I know. I believe in Xiao Hei, it will definitely overcome the difficulties and defeat Wang Lie!"

As he was talking, the fragrant spirit beast meat had been roasted. Gao Xingchen cut the roasted meat into small pieces and placed them in front of Xiao Hei. Xiao Hei smelled the familiar aroma, and his anxious mood seemed to be relieved a little. He lowered his head and ate a few pieces of roasted meat, but soon stopped, his eyes still full of anxiety.

Gao Xingchen couldn't help but feel a little worried when he saw this. He knew that delicious food could only temporarily relieve Xiao Hei's pressure. To truly solve the problem, he needed to fundamentally improve its strength.

"Xiao Hei, don't worry, I will definitely help you defeat Wang Lie!" Gao Xingchen said firmly, his eyes full of confidence. He believed that as long as he and Nan Li worked together, they would definitely find a way to defeat Wang Lie.

As the night deepened, the atmosphere in the jungle became more and more solemn. Gao Xingchen and Nan Li both knew that a battle that would determine their fate was about to begin, and they had to be fully prepared. Nan Li looked at Xiao Hei's anxious expression and secretly made up her mind. She decided to use her many years of experience as a killer to develop a targeted training plan for Gao Xingchen and Xiao Hei...

Nan Li's slender fingers slid gently across the map, analyzing the terrain with sharp eyes. As a top killer, she knew how to use environmental advantages to defeat the enemy. She decided to incorporate her killer skills into the training of Gao Xingchen and Xiao Hei, and developed a highly targeted training plan.

"Xingchen, Xiao Hei's speed is his advantage. We should make full use of it." Nan Li pointed to a dense forest on the map and said, "This area is densely wooded and has limited vision. It is a perfect ambush location. Xiao Hei can use his speed advantage to launch a surprise attack on the enemy and disrupt their formation."

Gao Xingchen and Xiao Hei began training day and night under Nan Li's guidance. Xiao Hei moved freely in the dense forest, his figure was erratic, and every attack was swift and accurate. Gao Xingchen's swordsmanship also improved by leaps and bounds under Nan Li's guidance, and his sword light was sharp and every move was deadly.

Although they were making rapid progress, Nan Li still felt a little uneasy. Wang Lie's strength should not be underestimated, and his spirit pet was no ordinary one. If he wanted to defeat them, skill and speed alone would not be enough.

"Xiao Hei, your fire attack needs to be strengthened." Nan Li said as she dodged the flames Xiao Hei sprayed. "Your flame temperature is not high enough, and the attack range is not wide enough. It is difficult to cause substantial damage to the enemy in actual combat."

Xiao Hei seemed to be aware of his own shortcomings. He trained harder, spraying flames again and again, trying to increase the temperature and attack range of the flames.

However, just before the competition, an accident happened. Xiao Hei accidentally sprained his hind leg during a high-intensity training and fell to the ground wailing in pain. Gao Xingchen was extremely worried when he saw this. He immediately picked up Xiao Hei and asked anxiously, "Xiao Hei, how are you? Where are you hurt?"

Nan Li also rushed over to check on Xiao Hei's injuries. She frowned and said solemnly, "Xiao Hei's leg is seriously injured. I'm afraid he won't be able to participate in tomorrow's game."

Gao Xingchen and Nan Li were in the lowest mood. They had trained so hard for so long and were about to see the dawn of victory, but they failed at the last moment. The news of Xiao Hei's injury was undoubtedly a bolt from the blue for Gao Xingchen. He hugged Xiao Hei, his eyes full of self-blame and despair.

"It's all my fault. If I hadn't pushed Xiao Hei so hard, it wouldn't have been hurt..." Gao Xingchen murmured to himself, his voice full of pain and self-blame.

The competition is about to begin, but Xiao Hei is unexpectedly injured. Can Gao Xingchen overcome his inner despair and find a solution to the problem?