allendalepharm Chapter 11 Self-Binding
Chapter 11 Self-Binding
Three days later, Shicun.
As the familiar outline of Stone Village gradually became clear on the horizon, everyone in the hunting party couldn't help but show joy; they were finally home!
This was what they were all thinking at that moment.
"It's Uncle Tiger and Little An! Little An and the others are back!"
Coincidentally, upon seeing Shi Linhu and his group at the village entrance, several children who were playing suddenly became excited, and some of them even turned around and went to report the news to the village.
Soon, the villagers, having received the news, came out of their homes and gathered at the village entrance, welcoming the heroes' return with enthusiastic applause and cheers.
At the village entrance, seeing the tribespeople coming to greet them, Shi Linhu and the members of the hunting team all shouted loudly, "Everyone, we're back!"
"This time, we not only returned safely, but also brought back a wealth of valuable experiences!"
As they spoke, everyone raised up the packages in their hands to show the villagers.
When they saw that the package was full of valuable materials and resources from the hunt, the entire village of Shi was in an uproar. People crowded around and began to examine the prey they had brought back.
Upon seeing this, Shi Linhu turned around and came to Shi Yunfeng, giving him a report on everything that had happened.
"Little Stone Anta..."
After listening to Shi Linhu's report, especially the report about Shi An, Shi Yunfeng's expression showed obvious surprise.
He never expected that Shi An, at only nine years old, could achieve such a feat. Not only did he manage to cooperate with the others to kill a ferocious beast at the Blood Moving Realm in his first battle, but he also hunted down several other powerful beasts on his own.
Startled and suspicious, Shi Yunfeng began searching for Shi An's figure.
However, when he found them, he discovered that they had already arrived at the location of the sacrificial spirit.
"Willow Goddess, I'm back."
Under the lightning-struck tree, Shi An slowly sat down and then reported his experiences over the past few days to Liu Shen. Although he guessed that the other party probably already knew, he still did so.
Liu Shen did not stop Shi An from reporting, but waited for him to finish before slowly asking, "Do you have anything to say about this trip?"
Upon hearing this, Shi An was slightly taken aback, then pondered for a moment before saying, "This trip made me realize that although the abilities I possess are exceptionally powerful, I also need to use them with caution."
"Especially the poison of the Shebi Corpse, its power far exceeded my expectations, and a slight mistake could harm our own people."
Clearly, Liu Shen was not satisfied with this answer, because as soon as Shi An finished speaking, she asked again, "Anything else?"
"besides········"
Seeing that Liu Shen didn't seem very satisfied with the result, Shi An paused for a moment, and then fell into thought again.
After a long silence, a glint flashed in Shi An's eyes, and he said again, "Also, I shouldn't have relied on my abilities so much and forgotten about activating my own abilities."
"Is that all...?"
Hearing Shi An's confident words, Liu Shen sighed with some disappointment: "Actually, there's nothing wrong with whether you rely on your abilities or not, and that's not your problem."
"this·······"
When Liu Shen said that his problem did not depend on his abilities, Shi An was truly dumbfounded.
If it's not a reliance on ability, what else could it be?
Shi An stared at the tall lightning-struck tree with a puzzled expression, trying to find the answer.
Seeing Shi An in this state, Liu Shen gently swayed her willow branches and replied, "Your problem lies in being bound!"
"Traveling with Shi Linhu and others makes you subconsciously feel that you need to follow the team's strategy and actions. While this team spirit and cooperation are important, they also unconsciously restrict the full release of your fighting instincts and potential."
"This means that although you perform exceptionally well in battle, I can sense your concerns every time you make a move. You are afraid that your personal actions will affect the safety and results of the entire team, and this concern prevents you from fully unleashing your power in battle."
Liu Shen's voice was gentle and profound, as if it could penetrate the fog of Shi An's mind.
Liu Shen's words gave Shi An a great shock.
Looking back on the battles along the way, he suddenly realized that he had indeed been imitating and cooperating with Shi Linhu and others' tactics on many occasions to avoid any accidents.
But if he doesn't do this, what if his mistake puts the team in a danger that could have been avoided? After all, he's just a newbie who has only just left the village.
Thinking of this, Shi An asked in confusion, "But Liu Shen, if I don't consider the team and only focus on my own performance, wouldn't that put my teammates in danger? Am I doing something wrong?"
"You did nothing wrong!"
Faced with Shi An's confusion, Liu Shen did not become impatient, but patiently explained: "But a true strong person is not someone who disregards others, but someone who can protect others while also unleashing their own greatest potential."
"Your abilities are powerful and unique, but unfortunately, you have failed to truly master them, or even face them squarely."
"Right now, you only treat them as toys, tools used in specific situations, without deeply understanding them, integrating them into your life, or making them a part of yourself."
Shi An lowered his head in deep thought, every word Liu Shen spoke now struck his heart like a heavy hammer.
Shi An silently recalled the scenes of his battles with various ferocious beasts, only to find that each time, he had achieved victory by relying on the strength of his own abilities.
However, they have never truly felt the connection between those abilities and themselves, nor have they ever truly thought about how to maximize these abilities.
Even on many occasions, he did not go all out, not because he was afraid of failure, but because he was afraid that his power would get out of control and he would accidentally hurt his companions.
This self-imposed limitation prevented him from truly unleashing his full potential.
Having figured this out, a glint flashed in Shi An's eyes. He then looked up at the Willow Goddess and asked, "Then, Willow Goddess, what should I do to break free from these constraints and truly master them?"
The emerald green willow branches swayed gently, and a deep, magnetic, and textured voice came again: "You need to perceive, experience, and comprehend."
"Every ability has its unique charm and laws. You need to touch their core, feel their pulse, and make them a part of your body, an extension of your will."
"The best way is to fight. Go fight. This time, you're all alone."
"I understand, Willow Goddess!"
Shi An's eyes hardened. He bowed deeply to the Willow God, then turned and left the lightning-struck tree, his steps filled with unprecedented determination.