Longevity Martial Arts: Grinding Experience in the Chaotic World novel Chapter 17

Chapter 17: Chapter 17 Achieving Goals

It seemed that Gu Sheng's determination was evident, as Gu He silently waved his hand.

"Enough. Since you've already made your decision, consider I never brought it up. There's no need to feel conflicted."

Although Gu Sheng turned him down, Gu He wouldn't make things difficult for him over such a trivial matter. If he were the type to act so petty, after living for decades, he would have made countless enemies long ago. How would he have secured his position as the steward of the Gu family?

Gu Sheng bowed slightly to express his apology.

After a month's acquaintance, he knew Gu He wasn't a narrow-minded person. That was why he chose to be upfront, to avoid mutual dissatisfaction.

Gu He nodded, and at last, remarked:

"If you ever change your mind, feel free to find me."

He genuinely appreciated Gu Sheng. Over the past month, he had observed that Gu Sheng's character, perseverance, and comprehension were exceptional—top-tier qualities, at least in Gu's Manor, where few could compare.

Gu Sheng expressed his gratitude once more before turning and leaving.

Though Gu He meant well, Gu Sheng's aspirations lay elsewhere. If he were to settle down in Gu's Manor, he would inevitably have ties and concerns, making it difficult to focus and forge ahead. Though this path indeed offered convenience, it would never compare to accumulating wealth gradually on his own through hunting.

...

In the small grove.

Gu Sheng practiced archery alone.

His gaze was sharp, devoid of distractions. His left arm held the bow steady as a rock, while his right hand drew the string into a full moon before releasing it.

The arrow hissed through the air with a fierce momentum, striking firmly into a fist-sized bullseye in the distance.

Arrow after arrow was released.

Gu Sheng could feel every trace of progress. Occasionally, he'd have new insights. Though the practice of archery was monotonous, the feedback was rewarding and exhilarating.

When all the arrows were spent, Gu Sheng pulled them out from the target and resumed his practice.

Over and over, tirelessly repeating the motions.

When his arm grew slightly sore, he paused to rest, ensuring his endurance throughout prolonged training.

Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!

The sound of arrows tearing through the air echoed through the woods.

The proficiency bar for archery steadily climbed. Today alone, it had risen by 2%—an astonishing efficiency.

Whoosh!

Another arrow shot forth, its piercing sound sharper than ever. From the distance came a voice of admiration:

"Great shot!"

"Asheng, if I hadn't seen your archery training for myself, I genuinely wouldn't believe you've only been practicing for ten days."

Gu Erniu approached, his face full of awe. By his side stood a robust young man, slightly older than Gu Erniu and with a flat nose.

Gu Sheng recognized him as Zhang Ze, a hunter from Gu's Manor who had settled there during his father's generation. Now, he lived in peace within the manor and had a good relationship with Gu Erniu.

Zhang Ze stared at Gu Erniu in shock, his tone filled with disbelief:

"Erniu, has he really only been learning archery for ten days?"

Gu Erniu chuckled: "Why would I lie to you?"

Internally, Gu Erniu felt smug. When he first saw Gu Sheng's progress, he had been astounded just the same. Now, seeing Zhang Ze's shocked reaction brought him a sense of reassurance.

Zhang Ze harbored some doubts but didn't show it. Instead, he remarked:

"Hitting a fist-sized target from fifty meters is commendable, but prey won't foolishly stand still. If he joins us in the mountains, he'd need to follow instructions. Otherwise, startling the game could leave us with diminished results."

Gu Erniu nodded repeatedly.

"Of course."

With that, he beckoned Gu Sheng over.

"Asheng, this is Zhang Ze. We're planning to go into the mountains tomorrow; it's a great chance to familiarize yourself with the terrain."

Originally, Gu Erniu thought it would take at least another month before he'd consider bringing Gu Sheng into the mountains. But Gu Sheng's rapid growth prompted him to extend the invitation sooner.

Watching the two leave, he shook his head and chuckled. Refusing both Gu He and Gu Erniu in a single day—it seemed luck had taken an interesting turn. _{fгeewebnovёl.com}