Gu Sheng's eyes revealed a hint of surprise.
This arrow, truly a masterpiece!
Hitting the hind leg of a silver fox while it's moving at high speeds is no easy task. It's far harder than merely hitting the fox's body—several times more difficult!
If it were any other hunter, someone like Gu Erniu, whose archery skill is at the Small Success realm, they might have a decent chance at hitting the silver fox's body. But hitting its constantly springing and flying hind leg? That's almost impossible unless blind luck strikes.
As for why Gu Sheng chose to aim for the hind leg.
It's quite simple.
The more intact the silver fox's fur is, the higher its value. If the body has no arrow holes, the value could even double!
Up to twenty taels!
At this moment, one of the silver fox's hind legs had been pierced through by the arrow. Although it was still desperately fleeing, the gnawing pain and the long, slender arrow shaft severely hampered its speed, making it slower than Gu Sheng.
Gu Sheng was overjoyed.
The choice at this moment was obvious. Without sparing another glance at the deer carcass, Gu Sheng sprinted madly, accelerating with all his might!
The current Gu Sheng was hardly the frail figure he had once been. His muscles were firm, his body lean and tall. Running through the forest, he was as agile as a leopard.
The silver fox shrieked in a panic, its cries piercing and sharp, filled with pain and terror.
None of its former pride and elegance remained.
"It does show some semblance of intelligence, almost reaching the level of the demon-blood beasts."
Gu Sheng thought to himself.
His movements remained swift and decisive, quickly closing the gap to within a hundred meters.
He bent his bow and nocked an arrow, precise like threading a needle.
Gu Sheng focused intently, his eyes locking onto the silver fox's figure, which seemed to slow down once again. Although his archery wasn't yet at the Perfect realm, and his dynamic vision hadn't reached its peak state, his extreme concentration allowed for partial enhancement.
This arrow was aimed at the silver fox's eyes!
Whoosh!!
A sharp sound sliced through the air—the arrow whistled like thunder, tearing through the sky!
The silver fox, enduring the excruciating pain in its hind leg, leaped with all its might. The long arrow grazed the fur atop its head.
Gu Sheng's expression remained focused, calm as still water.
Though the silver fox managed to dodge this swift arrow, its desperate leap threw its body off balance, and the intense pain caused it to stagger.
Gu Sheng grasped another arrow, faintly seeing fear and the plea for mercy in the silver fox's eyes.
But he remained unmoved.
Another arrow!
This time, there were no surprises.
Squelch!
The long arrow penetrated the eye, tearing through flesh and burrowing into the skull—the sound unmistakable and vivid.
The faint green glow of its fox eyes exploded instantly, blood spraying around.
Though sharp pain struck again, the silver fox no longer had the strength to scream. The arrow embedded deep in its skull drained its last lifeline, pinning it firmly to the tree root.
Gu Sheng let out a light breath.
In the span of just two arrows, the continuous use of dynamic vision enhancement had noticeably drained his energy.
But luckily, it had all been worth it.
Looking at the dead silver fox, the corner of Gu Sheng's mouth curled into a genuine smile.
One arrow pierced the hind leg, one arrow penetrated the skull—the silver fox's body remained intact, its fur unblemished, doubling its value!
With this wealth.
Gu Sheng's martial arts training plan finally had solid footing. No longer just an unrealized dream, it had become a tangible goal within reach.
Remaining vigilant of his surroundings, Gu Sheng vowed not to repeat past mistakes.
He plucked out both arrows and examined the silver fox closely.
No wonder it was one of the most coveted pelts among wealthy households.
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