Longevity Martial Arts: Grinding Experience in the Chaotic World novel Chapter 14

Chapter 14: Chapter 14 Learning Archery

Gu Erniu stared earnestly at Gu Sheng.

After Li Lian explained that night's events to him, he kept thinking about how to properly thank Gu Sheng. A few hunted animals seemed far too meager—completely insignificant compared to the lives of his wife and children.

Finally, he made a decision—to teach Gu Sheng how to hunt!

In times like these, families guarded their special skills tightly. Let alone an excellent skill like hunting, even learning something as minor as basket weaving was difficult.

Gu Erniu's hunting skills, in fact, had been passed down through generations in his family.

Now, he chose to pass his archery skills to Gu Sheng.

First, as a way of expressing gratitude for Gu Sheng saving his wife and children.

Second, because he had completely understood Gu Sheng's character. A person like him—even if he learned archery—would only ever become an ally, not a potential threat.

Hearing Gu Erniu's words, Gu Sheng was momentarily stunned, then his eyes lit up.

Taking a deep breath, he didn't offer any pretense of polite refusal.

"I want to!"

Gu Erniu couldn't help but laugh.

"Good! I'm not heading into the mountains these days, so starting tomorrow evening, come learn archery from me. I'll also teach you some precautions about hunting in the mountains."

"Once your archery reaches entry-level, Brother Erniu will take you hunting in the mountains. Together, we can tackle challenges, and life will definitely get better and better!"

Gu Erniu was visibly excited as well.

In this day and age, it wasn't easy to find a partner you could completely trust. Gu Sheng, who could fight off a wild wolf alone, would be an even stronger ally once he mastered archery. It would greatly boost their safety when hunting together in the mountains.

Gu Sheng nodded vigorously, a surge of gratitude and joy warming his heart.

After securing a livelihood through chopping wood, he had been pondering new ways to earn money. Unexpectedly, this chance had come his way.

If chopping wood was considered part of Martial Arts, then surely archery was as well.

Gu Sheng had not forgotten—the system panel was his greatest asset. By leveraging it, he would be able to quickly refine his archery skills, reducing the risks of hunting while increasing the rewards.

By mastering archery, the pace at which he accumulated wealth would increase tremendously!

...

At the manor of the Gu family leader.

The surrounding courtyards, lined with tiled walls, formed a striking contrast with the village outside the estate.

In all of Gu's Manor, most inhabitants bore the surname Gu, with a small minority of outsiders slowly integrating into the community. Everyone knew that Gu's Manor essentially belonged to the Gu family as its ruling household.

At this time, within a refined courtyard.

A middle-aged man in a blue robe, scholarly in demeanor, was leisurely sipping tea. Across from him sat a bald, burly man with a menacing expression—none other than Gu Jingang, whom Gu Sheng had encountered that night.

The burly man impatiently glanced at the delicate tea set atop the pear-wood table.

"Changming, what's so great about tea? Just tell me how we're going to handle the demon wolf's blood."

Dressed as a scholar, Gu Changming shook his head and sighed.

"Jingang, you're still so hot-headed. Honestly, it's a shame for someone with such a strong build. If you could settle your mind, your cultivation would've surpassed mine by now."

Gu Jingang curled his lip, saying nothing, though his expression showed clear dissatisfaction.

Though not the Family Head, Gu Changming was a cultivator in the Blood Refining Realm and held significant status in the Gu family. Together with Gu Jingang and another man, Gu Dajiang, he was regarded as one of the three top experts of Gu's Manor.

Laughing, Gu Changming said:

"Fine, fine, you're surely going to say I've had better resources than you. Rest assured, when the blood of the demon wolf is turned into Blood Strengthening Pills, you and I will both get a share."

Upon hearing this, Gu Jingang's face immediately lit up with delight.

"Now that's more like it. With the Blood Strengthening Pill, I might finally break through to Small Success in the Blood Refining Realm."

Over the years, he had been utterly loyal and never harbored ulterior motives. The main household would naturally not treat him unfairly.

Gu Changming continued:

"As for the demon wolf's meat, it won't be of much benefit to us. We'll set some aside for Dajiang's son, and the rest can be distributed to the most talented youths of the main family."

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