The apocalypse struck, and I became a druid.

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Han Ning walked over to the sofa and sat down.

"Liu Feng and Chen Yan clearly knew each other before they transmigrated. Given Chen Yan's idiotic personality, getting involved with them will inevitably lead to trouble sooner or later."

"Chen Yan..."

He closed his eyes, took a deep breath, and suppressed his surging anger.

If it weren't for the Tree Skin Technique, he would have been seriously injured, if not killed.

This isn't over yet!

If it weren't for the other two people stopping him, and also out of respect for Liu Feng, he would have killed Chen Yan on the spot.

He wasn't confident he could take on four Awakened Ones at once.

Anger solves nothing.

Han Ning gradually calmed down.

Without a team, you can only hunt alone.

Efficiency is definitely not as high as before, but it's not all bad.

He also has rice crackers.

Han Ning's gaze fell on the little guy at his feet.

After several days of frantic feeding and energy nourishment, Xuebing's size has quietly grown to nearly one meter, and its grayish-white scales have become increasingly thick and hard.

Most importantly, through a soul contract, Xuebing is absolutely loyal to him.

"I can survive without them, and... it might not be any worse!"

Chapter 23 Enhanced Support and Logistics

"hiss……"

In a moment of emotional excitement, I accidentally aggravated the wound on my shoulder.

A sharp pain shot through Han Ning, who couldn't help but shudder.

"Now that I'm injured, it's not convenient for me to go hunting for a while. I need to heal my injuries first."

He endured the pain, unwrapped the blood-soaked gauze, and exposed the gruesome wound to the air.

On the left shoulder, near the collarbone, there was a deep claw mark that revealed the bone, with the skin and flesh rolled up and the edges showing an abnormal grayish-white color.

If he hadn't dodged in time, that bone spur would probably have struck his carotid artery.

Seeing the wound, Han Ning felt another wave of fear.

He closed his eyes, and a faint emerald light emanated from his palm, covering the wound.

[Rejuvenation Spell (Beginner) Proficiency +1, currently 38/100]

The vibrant green light seeped into the wound, bringing a slight tingling sensation.

Under the healing effects of the rejuvenation technique, the flesh and blood slowly began to move.

"The skill level for the Rejuvenation Technique is too low, and the treatment effect is not ideal."

Han Ning frowned and looked at his Druid panel.

[Class: Novice Druid (Lv3)]

[Spiritual Power: 15/20]

【Skill:

Vine Technique (Intermediate): 182/200

Rapid Growth (Primary): 78/100

Rejuvenation Technique (Beginner): 38/100

Tree Skin Technique (Beginner): 12/100

动物伙伴(初级）：雪饼（沼泽鳄蜥 Lv1成长进度：34/100），技能熟练度(27/100）】

My intermediate vine technique proficiency has reached 182/200, just a little bit away from leveling up.

However, the intermediate vine technique is not like the beginner level, where you can increase your proficiency by hiding in a room and casting spells in the air or hitting small objects.

Han Ning clearly remembers that no matter how he practiced indoors these past few days, creating vines to whip the air and entwine tables and chairs, his proficiency remained unchanged.

It seems that only after experiencing real combat pressure, colliding and wrestling with the scales of those monsters, and even being torn apart, can the vine technique absorb the "nutrients" needed for growth.

"I'll take advantage of this time to recover from my injury and practice other skills."

This experience taught him that in a desperate situation surrounded by monsters, survival skills are always the most important thing.

Treatment, defense, and logistics are just as important as offensive capabilities.

...

"Tap tap, tap tap tap."

Just then, there was a gentle knock on the door.

The snow cake lying on the ground instantly became alert.

"Don't be nervous." He patted Xuebing's head.

Without asking, Han Ning immediately guessed who it was.

He stepped forward and opened the door.

Standing outside the door was none other than Liu Feng.

He was alone, carrying a bag wrapped in a waterproof cloth.

"Brother Han Ning." Liu Feng smiled and picked up the bag in his hand. "I brought some things over and wanted to talk to you about them."

Han Ning remained silent for a few seconds, but instead of moving aside to let Liu Feng in, he blocked the doorway and said coldly, "We have nothing to talk about."

Liu Feng, standing outside the door, seemed to have expected this, and said with a wry smile:

“I know you’re angry. If I were in your shoes, I would be angry too.”

“That bastard Chen Yan… was really dishonest. He was scared out of his wits by that giant lizard and acted impulsively… I apologize to you on his behalf.”

Liu Feng bowed slightly to Han Ning.

"You're his father? You have to apologize for this?" Han Ning remained unmoved.

Liu Feng's face was full of bitterness:

"To tell you the truth, Chen Yan and I... have a very deep relationship. His father and my father were comrades-in-arms, and I am two years older than him."

“Three years ago, my father passed away due to illness, and Chen Yan’s family helped me a lot…”

"Both are my flesh and blood."

"This is my fault; I didn't coordinate things properly."

"That's pointless of you to say that," Han Ning waved his hand, interrupting the other person.

Not to mention Chen Yan, Lu Minghu and Zhou Wan probably have close relationships with Liu Feng.

Lu Minghu hesitated. He had been a fence-sitter when he was in danger, but he still had some kindness in his heart.

This is why Han Ning didn't cause him any trouble.

As for Zhou Wan, she acted as if she was detached from the situation, but Han Ning intuitively sensed from the change in Liu Feng's emotions when he called her name that their relationship was unusual.

"Okay, let's not talk about Chen Yan."

Liu Feng paused, his tone becoming even more sincere.

"But brother, in this world, sticking together for warmth is the only way out."

"I've been trying to contact residents on other floors for the past two days to find out who else has awakened their abilities."

“If there are other Awakened Ones, I can help you organize a new hunting team, completely independent, and I will never interfere.”

"No need." Han Ning's voice was completely calm. "Forget it, I'm used to working alone."

Liu Feng sighed:

“I know you’re capable, but one person is ultimately outnumbered and outmatched. You’ve seen how dangerous the road to Egret Harbor is… Even if you don’t join the team, I hope we can act together when the time comes, so we can look out for each other…”

"I said, no need."

Han Ning shook his head, his tone resolute.

"I appreciate your kindness, but please take your things back."

After saying that, he ignored Liu Feng, closed the door, and turned to walk into the living room.

The area outside the door became completely quiet.

A full half minute passed before the faint scraping sound of the plastic bag being placed on the ground was heard, followed by Liu Feng's almost inaudible sigh and the sound of footsteps gradually fading away.

Han Ning listened to the footsteps fading away outside the door, his resolve unwavering.

Chen Yan's last-minute retreat, which even contained malice, and Liu Feng's hesitation at the time, made him completely lose trust in this hastily assembled group.

No matter what you say, Liu Feng is unwilling to sever ties with Chen Yan, so there's nothing more to say.

So-called mutual support is nothing but a fragile illusion in a real life-or-death situation.

He would rather face the unknown dangers alone than entrust his back to an unreliable person again.

This time, he's young enough.

He walked to the door, opened it a crack, and brought in the heavy bag from the doorway.

Opening the waterproof cloth revealed two well-sealed bottles of water, several packs of compressed biscuits, two boxes of self-heating rice, and two kilograms of beef jerky carefully wrapped in tin foil.

In a post-apocalyptic environment, these supplies are quite valuable.

Han Ning twitched the corner of his mouth, his expression blank.

The other party's intention to ease tensions with material assistance is quite obvious.

He accepted them, not because he forgave them, but because these things were real resources for survival, and there was no need to refuse them for the sake of so-called backbone.