Longevity Martial Arts: Grinding Experience in the Chaotic World novel Chapter 24

Chapter 24: Chapter 24: Rise to Fame (Seeking Follows on Tuesday)

After his first successful trip into the mountains, Gu Sheng officially became a hunter of Gu's Manor.

His exceptional archery skills, especially once spread by Zhang Ze, quickly became known among the other hunters.

At first, however, the others were skeptical.

But facts speak louder than words.

During their first hunt, they brought back a wild boar. After resting for about ten days, Gu Erniu and his group ventured into the mountains once again.

By all accounts, Gu Erniu could afford to take it easy—last time's haul would sustain his family for quite a while.

But they couldn't simply sit back and consume their spoils. Some of the trophies had to be converted into money and grain for safekeeping.

Although Gu Wan was still young, Gu Erniu was already planning to save up for his martial arts training expenses.

Especially after the nighttime wolf attack, both Li Lian and Gu Erniu became even more resolute.

Zhang Ze also decided to join them in the mountains.

As for Gu Youfu, he had been gradually sidelined after the last expedition. Moreover, with no children in his household needing martial arts training, his trips into the mountains became less frequent compared to the younger hunters.

Accompanied by a few more hunters this time, the group set off into the wilderness in pursuit of a few wild wolves.

Having gained experience from the first trip, Gu Sheng was now markedly more composed and steady in his actions.

Under the coordinated assault of the group, the wild wolves were swiftly felled.

Gu Sheng's archery, comparable to that of Gu Erniu, left the hunters witnessing it for the first time deeply impressed. They showered him with praise.

Though this outing's gains were not as abundant as last time, they were still quite decent.

After dividing the spoils, they each got a share of wolf meat, bones, and pelts.

Having tasted success, Gu Sheng felt a surge of desire to venture into the mountains alone—solo hunting would yield far more than a group effort.

But eventually, he suppressed this thought.

This was only his second trip, and although he was becoming more familiar with the mountain terrain, he still lacked sufficient experience. Gu Sheng decided to continue learning and observing by participating in group hunts for the time being.

Afterward.

Gu Sheng would venture into the mountains with others from time to time.

The frequency varied.

Sometimes they went every three to five days, other times it was every seven to eight days.

Sometimes the group consisted of three to five people, while other times it was just him and Gu Erniu.

Not every trip was fruitful; there were days when they returned with only a hare or even empty-handed—it was a common occurrence.

Gu Sheng's archery skills grew increasingly refined, and each time, newly joining hunters were left in awe, exclaiming that he was a natural-born archery prodigy.

As time went on.

Nearly every hunter in Gu's Manor had ventured into the mountains with Gu Sheng. All of them acknowledged that this rising star among the hunters possessed archery skills on par with Gu Erniu. Given time, he could very well surpass him!

Gu Sheng's reputation soared, and even matchmakers began knocking on his door to discuss marriage prospects.

A young and promising hunter with extraordinary archery skills was highly sought after—he was a prized catch, especially for tenant farmers who relied solely on farming to sustain their families.

Gu Sheng even declined a proposal involving Gu He's niece, so naturally, he tactfully refused others with a smile as well.

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Time sped by.

In the blink of an eye, more than a month had passed since Gu Sheng first ventured into the mountains.

One day, after finishing chopping wood, Gu Sheng practiced archery in the forest.

Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!!

Arrows cut through the air with a sharp whistle, piercing the target with a fierce wind.

If someone were present, they would be astounded to see that the target was a hundred meters away and no larger than a Copper Coin.

To hit the mark at such a distance—it was a level of skill that could only be described as "splitting a hair at a hundred paces."

Though occasional shots missed the mark, most of them struck with pinpoint accuracy.