Sun Wang Probes, Wang Xuan's Crisis!

Wang Xuan's heart leaped with joy.

With the help of Tracking Art, his movements were incredibly light, making no noise to startle the hares.

He slowly took a deep breath.

Draw the bow, nock the arrow!

Aiming at the hare!

Wang Xuan slowly exerted force with his right hand, unleashing fifty kilograms of power, drawing the hunting bow to a third of a full moon.

The next second!

The Sure Shot talent activated!

Whoosh!

A sound of air being torn apart rang out!

The arrow exploded forth, instantly piercing through the plump hare on the hillside!

The powerful force sent the hare flying, pinning it directly to the ground!

"Got it!"

Wang Xuan strode forward.

His first prey was in hand!

He pulled the arrow from the hare's head, weighing it in his hand.

Whoa!

At least ten pounds!

[You shot a hare, Basic Archery experience +10]
[Basic Archery: Minor Mastery progress 199/400]

Wang Xuan looked excited, admiring his spoils before hanging the hare on his waist.

"Once you get the first one, the second one comes easier."

"Keep at it!"

Wang Xuan felt full of energy, continuing to search for prey.

[You set a trap, Basic Trapping experience +2]
[Tracking Art experience +2]

Half a day later.

Wang Xuan already had three hares, two pheasants, and a dozen squirrels hanging from his waist.

According to the current market, that should fetch at least several hundred copper coins.

"Today's harvest is not bad."

"Too bad I didn't catch any big game."

"If I could catch a wild boar or a bear, I should be able to pay off Zhou Bapi's debt!"

"But with my current strength, catching a wild boar or a bear is probably not enough."

Looking at the prey on his waist, Wang Xuan sighed.

It seemed like he had caught a lot, but pheasants and hares weren't worth much.

He checked the Crimson Panel.

[Basic Archery: Minor Mastery progress 327/400, Effect: Sure Shot]
[Basic Trapping: Minor Mastery progress 7/400]
[Tracking Art: Minor Mastery progress 55/400, Effect: Microscopic Insight (Can suppress your own aura and detect any movement within fifty meters)]
[Attribute Points: 2]

Two skills had broken through in succession, and Tracking Art had even gained an effect!

Microscopic Insight, able to detect the traces of prey in advance.

It could be said to be a natural match for the hunter profession!

As for the two attribute points he obtained, Wang Xuan wasn't in a hurry to use them all, but planned to slowly improve after returning home.

Wang Xuan glanced at the sky, it was already afternoon.

"It's getting late."

"Let's go home and rest first, and grind Archery to Greater Mastery!"

"That way, I can further increase my strength, and if I go deeper into the mountains tomorrow, I'll definitely be able to find good stuff!"

Wang Xuan secretly calculated in his heart.

Most of the large prey in Blackwind Mountain are located deep within it, but the deeper you go, the more likely you are to encounter man-eating demons.

However, the day to repay the money is the day after tomorrow, and he must improve again and take a gamble in the mountains!

Carrying his prey, Wang Xuan quickly left Blackwind Mountain and headed to the nearest town, Whitecloud Town.

Along the way, Wang Xuan passed through many villages.

The villagers in many of these villages looked emaciated and malnourished.

In recent years, with the intensification of the demon scourge and frequent border wars, taxes have been increasing every year!

In addition, powerful martial artists have carved out their own territories, and sects run rampant. It is already difficult for ordinary people to maintain their livelihoods, and many even starve to death because they cannot get enough to eat.

When these villagers saw the wild rabbits and pheasants hanging from Wang Xuan's waist, their mouths watered and their eyes lit up.

However.

After seeing the hunting bow on Wang Xuan's back, they just watched and didn't dare to step forward.

After all, hunters are not to be trifled with!

An hour later.

Wang Xuan arrived at Whitecloud Town and glanced at the notice board as he passed by.

He saw a notice posted on the board.

The content of the notice was simple, warning the people not to go out at night recently. Many women and children have mysteriously disappeared, totaling thirty or forty people.

"Alas, this world is getting more and more chaotic."

Wang Xuan sighed and entered the town, soon arriving in front of a tavern.

"Four Directions Tavern, this is the place."

Wang Xuan looked at the tavern in front of him, where his father used to deliver goods, and stepped in.

He could only sell these wild game for a good price in a tavern. The wealthy people in town loved wild game the most.

"Yo, isn't this Little Stone?"

Just then.

A harsh voice suddenly rang in Wang Xuan's ear.

Wang Xuan frowned and turned his head.

Not far away, Shi Yong was walking towards him with several hunters.

"What's the matter?"

Wang Xuan looked at Shi Yong, a hint of coldness welling up in his eyes!

What a stroke of bad luck!

To run into Shi Yong here.

Shi Yong smiled and led the men to the front of the tavern, his eyes falling on the wild rabbits and pheasants hanging from Wang Xuan's waist. His expression changed slightly.

"Yo, so much prey."

"Little Stone, you... went hunting in the mountains?"

Shi Yong said in surprise.

Wang Xuan was a sickly person, and the entire Whitestone Village knew it.

But now, Wang Xuan actually went hunting in the mountains!

And he caught so much prey!

Wang Xuan replied indifferently:

"Has Second Brother forgotten that I am also a hunter by birth? Isn't it normal to go hunting in the mountains?"

Faced with Wang Xuan's indifferent attitude, Shi Yong smiled without changing his expression: "That's true."

"Then I won't bother you. I wish you a good price."

He raised his hand and patted Wang Xuan's shoulder. It seemed like a light pat, but a heavy force came from his palm, making Wang Xuan's shoulder ache slightly.

Wang Xuan's expression changed almost imperceptibly.

"This guy... is testing me!"

"He wanted to kill me before. Now that he sees me hunting suddenly, he's probably suspicious!"

"He will definitely find a chance to kill him!"

Wang Xuan felt a surge of killing intent!

But he knew that Shi Yong was an experienced hunter who had been hunting for many years and was strong and sturdy. He was no match for him now. At least his archery skills had to improve again before he had a chance to deal with him.

Wang Xuan didn't say a word, turned around, and entered the tavern.

After he entered the tavern, Shi Yong's face instantly darkened.

"Brother Yong, this kid was still sickly yesterday, how could he have changed so much today!"

"Master Zhou instructed us to kill this kid!"

A hunter spoke from behind Shi Yong.

They had driven the blind bear to injure Wang Xuan earlier because they had received orders from Zhou Bapi.

As long as Wang Xuan died, his sister-in-law, Lu Yao, could rightfully be taken away by Zhou Bapi.

But they didn't expect Wang Xuan to be so lucky and survive.

And now he looked full of energy, not at all like a sickly person.

Shi Yong said coldly, "You're asking me? Who am I supposed to ask!"

"This kid has been acting strange since he woke up yesterday."

"I patted him on the shoulder just now, using at least fifty percent of my strength, and this kid actually endured it without crying out!"

Shi Yong narrowed his eyes. "We must find a way to kill him!"

"You guys keep a close watch on him!"

"If he goes into the mountains tomorrow..."

"Kill him!"

The others nodded.

Shi Yong glanced at the tavern, his eyes filled with murderous intent!

"Little Stone, don't blame me for being ruthless!"

"Who told you not to die obediently!"

"If you don't die, my brother won't be able to stay in the martial arts school..."

Wang Xuan only kept three squirrels, selling the remaining pheasants, rabbits, and squirrels at the Four Directions Tavern.

He made half a tael of silver in total.

He didn't linger in Whitecloud Town, carrying the three squirrels back to Whitestone Village.

"Hey, Little Stone, where have you been?"

"I heard your sister-in-law say you woke up yesterday. Are you feeling better?"

While passing a field ridge, a middle-aged man in his forties saw Wang Xuan and stopped his farm work to ask.

Wang Xuan stopped and smiled. "It's Uncle Chen!"

"I'm almost fully recovered."

The middle-aged man in front of him was named Chen Shan, also a hunter in the village, and he used to be a hunting partner with his father.

But he was injured by a blind bear in his early years, so now he only occasionally goes into the mountains to hunt. The last time Wang Xuan encountered a blind bear in the mountains, Chen Shan was the one who saved him.

Chen Shan looked at Wang Xuan carrying his hunting bow and frowned. "You've... gone into the mountains again?"

Wang Xuan nodded. "Yes, I've almost fully recovered, so I went for a walk in the mountains."

Chen Shan sighed upon hearing this and scolded, "You child, something like that happened just a few days ago, and you're going back up the mountain again!"

"That Shi family brat is clearly targeting you. You must be extra careful!"

"Ever since that brat's younger brother entered the martial arts school and he started following Zhou Bapi, he's become wicked!"

Wang Xuan said, "Don't worry, Uncle Chen, I know what I'm doing. I'll be careful."

"By the way, I'll pay back the money my sister-in-law borrowed from you in a few days."

Chen Shan waved his hand. "No rush."

"You should focus on recovering first."

After chatting for a few more words, Wang Xuan returned home.

At this time, Lu Yao was sitting in the courtyard, holding a piece of embroidery in her hand, doing needlework.

Seeing Wang Xuan return, Lu Yao immediately stood up, pleasantly surprised. "Stone, you're back?"

"How was today? Are you hurt?"

Lu Yao put down the embroidery in her hand and quickly came to Wang Xuan's side, asking with concern, while also pinching him to check for injuries, afraid that Wang Xuan was hurt.

Wang Xuan was a little embarrassed by the pinching and quickly said, "I'm fine, sister-in-law. Didn't I come back safe and sound!"

"By the way, let me show you something good."

With that, Wang Xuan took off the three squirrels hanging behind his waist.

The plump squirrels came into view, and Lu Yao was stunned, then surprised. "You... you caught these!"

Although three squirrels weren't many, Wang Xuan had only been into the mountains a few times before, and Lu Yao didn't expect him to be able to catch any prey.

Wang Xuan smiled. "Of course."

"I went to town just now and sold some. These are the ones I specifically left for us to eat."

"This is the silver I just earned."

Wang Xuan then took out the half tael of silver he got from selling wild pheasants and rabbits.

Lu Yao looked at the half tael of silver and the three squirrels in front of her, her eyes suddenly turning red. "It's good that you're back safe, it's good that you're back."

Wang Xuan didn't know that after he went into the mountains to hunt, Lu Yao had been so worried that she wanted to go into the mountains to find him several times.

The last time Wang Xuan had an accident was when he went into the mountains to hunt, and Lu Yao was deeply afraid that Wang Xuan would encounter danger again.

If that were the case, she would feel guilty for the rest of her life.

Wang Xuan knew that Lu Yao was worried about him, and immediately comforted her, "Don't worry, sister-in-law, I just wandered around the periphery, there was no danger."

"Besides, didn't I come back safe and sound?"

"Sister-in-law, I'm a little hungry, why don't we cook first?"

Lu Yao nodded quickly upon hearing this, "Okay, then wait a moment, the rice is already cooked, I'll deal with this right away, and then we can eat."

She took the three squirrels and the silver, and immediately turned and went into the kitchen.

Wang Xuan looked at Lu Yao's back and murmured, "Sister-in-law, don't worry, I won't let Zhou Bapi succeed!"

He took a deep breath, put down his things, washed his face, and came to the open space outside with his bow and arrow.

"I met Shi Yong in town just now, and that guy looked at me with killing intent!"

"His younger brother was able to enter the martial arts school, supposedly because of Zhou Bapi!"

"And now he's working for Zhou Bapi again, so the last incident was probably instructed by Zhou Bapi!"

Wang Xuan stood in the open space, thinking in his heart.

"That guy didn't kill me last time, and he saw me going into the mountains to hunt just now, and he even tried to test me!"

"He definitely won't let me go!"

"I must improve my strength again!"