Chapter 5

"Inside me, there seems to be a spherical void... Uh, how can I feel it so clearly? Is this real? So strange!" Afeng said, his voice filled with surprise and doubt.

The old man smiled and said, "That's right, that's right. The Ten Wheel Power can indeed be generated. Don't be surprised, Afeng. This is the Wheel Storage Space, which is created after the Ten Wheel Power. Hmm, how big is your Wheel Storage Space?"

Afeng carefully felt it and said, "At most, it's the size of an adult's fist. Hmm, what is the Wheel Storage Space?"

The old man said, "For you, the Wheel Storage Space currently has no significance. It will only be useful when you reach the Ten Thousand Wheel Power. At the Ten Thousand Wheel Power, the diameter of the spherical Wheel Storage Space in your body can reach about two feet, and you can store some things. When you become a Secret Wheel Master, the diameter can reach one meter, and you can store quite a few things. Hehe, so don't worry too much. Your current Wheel Storage Space can't store anything; it's too small."

Afeng was stunned. Storage inside the body? It was beyond his imagination. He said, "One meter in diameter... won't it burst the body?" He was completely clueless.

The old man laughed heartily and said, "That's impossible. It won't manifest outside the body." After a moment of thought, he added, "Actually, you can still store a few things, like some extremely fine Wheel Tools, which can be stored in the Wheel Storage Space."

Afeng heard a new term and asked, "Wheel Tools?"

The old man said, "Yes, Wheel Tools are the weapons of those who possess Wheel Power. Of course, Wheel Tools also have attributes. For example, if you have Thunder Wheel Power, you must use a Thunder Wheel Tool; you absolutely cannot use a Fire Wheel Tool, and you wouldn't be able to use it anyway."

"Having Wheel Power alone is not enough; you also need to know how to use it. There are many ways to use it, but the two most important ones are: one, directly using Wheel Power, by combining Wheel Power to enhance its power; and two, using Wheel Tools, which can carry your Wheel Power and amplify its effects."

Afeng said, "Grandpa, where can I get a Wheel Tool?" He looked at the old man expectantly.

The old man said, "Wheel Tools can be self-made using Wheel Power. This isn't difficult; anyone with Wheel Power can make their own Wheel Tool. Of course, you need to find the appropriate materials. There are many methods for making them, some simple, some special, and some extremely difficult. The simple ones are very easy, but the difficult ones... require some luck. Besides finding the method, you also need to find the corresponding materials."

"For example, this is a Wheel Tool."

The old man produced a needle in his hand, a black needle, similar to a large sewing needle. He said, "Explosive Thunder Needle. It can only be used once, activated by Wheel Power."

Afeng reached out to take it, looking at it curiously. The black needle had a few silver threads on it, and despite being so thin, it weighed a few ounces. He said, "How do I use it?"

The old man explained a few things, and Afeng was surprised. "Is it that simple? Just activate it? Can it kill a wild ox?"

The wild ox was a valuable creature, with its entire body being a treasure. The ox horn could be used to make bows, the meat was edible and very delicious, and most importantly, the ox hide was a crucial material for making hunter's leather armor. In this area, it was a hard currency. Wild oxen were robust, with a single one weighing several tons. Once they started moving, they could break even the thickest trees, and even the barbarians would only dare to hunt them in groups. As for the hunters of Tiger Cliff Fort, they wouldn't dare to act unless they gathered dozens of hunters and set traps. Therefore, in Afeng's mind, the wild ox was an extremely fierce animal. Although it wasn't a carnivorous beast, it wasn't easy to provoke. Even in this life, despite his considerable strength, which could leave an imprint on hard rock with a single punch, he understood the ferocity of the animals here.

The old man shook his head and said, "You are no longer an ordinary person. The wild ox is no longer a threat to you... If you use the Explosive Thunder Needle on a wild ox, hehe, that would be a waste. I only have four Explosive Thunder Needles left. Keep them for self-defense. Don't use them unless absolutely necessary. I no longer have the ability to make Explosive Thunder Needles."

Afeng held the four Explosive Thunder Needles and asked, "Can these be stored in the Wheel Storage Space?" His Wheel Storage Space was very small, but storing four Explosive Thunder Needles should be no problem.

The old man nodded and said, "You can try to store the Explosive Thunder Needles in the Wheel Storage Space."

Afeng stared intently at the Explosive Thunder Needle in his hand. Suddenly, the needle disappeared, and he clearly knew that it had appeared in the Wheel Storage Space. He couldn't explain why, but he knew the needle was in the Wheel Storage Space. Then the needle reappeared in his hand. Soon, he became proficient in storing and releasing it, and he smiled. "This is a great tool for surprising others!"

Even if he were captured, others wouldn't be able to search for the Explosive Thunder Needles. In a critical moment, this could save his life. So, Afeng carefully stored the Explosive Thunder Needles and said, "How do you make these?" He thought that if he could make them, they would be very useful in battle.

The old man said, "Explosive Thunder Needles... you can't make them yet. Without a Thousand Wheel Power, it's basically impossible. After reaching a Hundred Wheel Power, you can make your own Wheel Tools, but you're not there yet. However, you don't need to worry. With your cultivation speed, you should reach a Hundred Wheel Power soon."

"A Hundred Wheel Power... is the first bottleneck for a Minor Wheel Master. A Thousand Wheel Power and a Ten Thousand Wheel Power are also crucial cultivation stages. You don't need to worry about these for now; just focus on cultivation."

Afeng wasn't concerned and said, "Grandpa, the cold season is coming soon. If we don't go hunting soon, this cold season... will be very difficult for us. I'll prepare for a few days and plan to go hunting with the hunters in the fort."

The old man said, "Yes, for your first hunt, you can go with the hunters in the fort. In the future, it's best to hunt alone because... you are already a Minor Wheel Master, not an ordinary person. As someone with Wheel Power, you must have your own pride and dignity."

Afeng nodded, understanding the old man's meaning. He said, "I need to learn some hunting basics, and then I'll go hunting alone."

The old man said, "Go back. Whenever you are in Tiger Cliff Fort, come here to cultivate."

...

Tiger Cliff Fort had two main surnames: Hu and Ke. Apart from Afeng's family, most of the residents belonged to these two surnames.

As for Afeng's family, they were surnamed Lei, outsiders. Afeng's full name was Lei Xingfeng, and the old man was Lei Bao. The little girl, Yao Yao, was named Lei Xingyao. In fact, the old man originally named Afeng Lei Xingfeng, but due to his father's strong opposition, the name was changed to Lei Xingfeng. A good child shouldn't have a name like Xingfeng, which was too abnormal. The old man didn't insist, and the name was finalized.

Tiger Cliff Fort had over a dozen hunting teams. The hunters usually formed groups of at least three people. There were fewer powerful hunters and more weaker ones.

After a few days of cultivation, Lei Xingfeng's Wheel Power had reached over thirty. He could increase his Wheel Power by about ten each day, rapidly enhancing his strength. He eagerly sought out Uncle Ke, hoping to join their hunting team.

Uncle Ke, named Ke Dashan, was a kind and experienced hunter, well-known in Tiger Cliff Fort. He was the leader of a three-person team and had always taken good care of Lei Xingfeng. Therefore, Lei Xingfeng immediately wanted to join Uncle Ke's team.

This team had extremely rich hunting experience and was very familiar with the area. Ke Dashan was also very kind, and Lei Xingfeng had always admired him.

In the past few days, Lei Bao and his granddaughter Lei Xingyao had been busy making Lei Xingfeng's leather armor.

The leather armor was very exquisite, consisting of a chest plate, two arm guards, a pair of high-waisted leather boots that could protect the knees, and a leather strap to tie back long hair.

When Afeng put it on, he looked completely different, exuding a fierce aura. Lei Xingyao tilted her head and examined him for a moment before picking up a dagger and helping Afeng insert it into the leather sheath on the side of his boot. She then helped him tie the leather strap to secure his long hair.

The old man carried a leather backpack in one hand and a black longbow in the other.

Afeng was surprised and said, "I use this bow?"

This black longbow was made by the old man. In Afeng's memory, the old man had been working on this bow for at least four years, on and off. Whenever he had materials, he would work on it, and it was only completed last year. At that time, Afeng hadn't started cultivating Wheel Power and had tried it once but couldn't even draw the bow. He didn't know how much force it required.

The old man said, "The bow you used before was too weak. It could only shoot ordinary animals. When you encounter fierce beasts, it won't do. This bow can fully utilize your current strength."

Lei Xingfeng was delighted and said, "Grandpa, do you think I can use this bow now?" He knew how much effort and time the old man had put into this bow and was filled with anticipation.

Lei Xingyao, biting her finger, said, "Brother, try it... see if you can draw it."

Afeng nodded and tried to string the bow. The bowstring was made from the tendons of a wild ox and the silk of a large spider, with two strings, one for use and one as a spare. He easily strung the bow, knowing that his strength had greatly increased. In the past, he had struggled to string the bow, but now he did it effortlessly.

He lightly plucked the bowstring, and it hummed. Afeng had practiced archery for a long time, starting from the age of six with a small bow and continuing until he was sixteen. His archery skills were quite advanced, but he had never been able to use a real hard bow. This black bow was even more extreme; he couldn't even draw it fully before, let alone aim and shoot.

With a slight effort, he drew the black bow, instantly reaching full draw. When he released his fingers, there was a loud metallic sound, *bang*!

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