Hunting

"This..."

"I'm not seeing things, am I..."

"Who is this youth?"

"Heavens, he actually drew it, he drew it in one go."

"Natural Divine Strength... absolutely Natural Divine Strength."

Gasps erupted from the crowd below the stage, while an eerie silence fell upon the stage itself.

Liu Er stared, his forced smile looking increasingly stiff. As for Liu San, his eyes narrowed, his gaze fixed intently on the youth standing on the stage.

No one could have imagined that this youth, who looked so frail, could draw the Two-stone bow in one go. What was even more shocking was that he seemed to have strength left.

At the same time, Lin Yin, with the bowstring nocked, felt his heart pound.

He had been somewhat apprehensive and unsure himself. After all, the Two-stone bow looked intimidating, and he had never drawn a bow before, so he was uncertain.

He had approached it with a "let's give it a try" attitude, thinking that even if he couldn't draw the string fully, he might still get one or two arrows.

So, as soon as he stepped onto the stage, he put all his might into it. Who would have thought that with that sudden pull, the bowstring would actually be drawn!

"..."

Feeling the palpable gazes behind him, Lin Yin's heart pounded, but he maintained a calm facade.

"I wonder... does it still count."

A voice, feigning hoarseness but still carrying a hint of youthfulness, rang out from the stage. Below, the crowd cheered and praised. On stage, Liu Er's forced smile was exceptionally stiff.

"Naturally... Little hero, you truly possess Natural Divine Strength."

His words of praise lacked their previous composure. The muscles in his smiling face twitched slightly. Liu Er felt a pang of regret, but he still gestured for Lin Yin to choose five arrows from the designated area.

Lin Yin didn't act immediately. Instead, he glanced at Zhang Hu in the crowd again.

"Hero, what great arm strength!"

Compared to Liu Er's strained demeanor, Zhang Hu, who had seemed impatient earlier, now raised both hands, cupped his fists towards Lin Yin, and praised him. He then directly declared that he would pay for Lin Yin to take another ten arrows.

Seeing this, Lin Yin moved with lightning speed. He darted to the stall and quickly snatched fifteen arrows he had secretly observed to be of good quality. His swift movements made Liu Er, standing nearby, twitch his eyebrows.

After cupping his hands in greeting to Liu Er and Zhang Hu, Lin Yin turned and nimbly jumped off the stage. He then sprinted towards the Market.

"This guy..."

Watching Lin Yin's hasty retreat, and then looking at the empty space above the stall's entrance, Liu Er's heart clenched. His smile could no longer be maintained.

Normally, in Langshi Town, even experienced hunters only use a one-stone bow.

This two-stone bow was his initial prized possession, and who would have thought that before its reputation could spread, the bow would be gone.

The loss of just this one set, coupled with the one-stone bow given away earlier, would make even Liu Er's heart bleed, no matter how deep his thoughts.

"Shopkeeper Liu is generous. I apologize for my earlier rudeness and ask for your understanding."

From a distance, the hunter Zhang Hu cupped his hands in a salute across the counter. Though his words were polite, his face beamed with triumph.

With everyone watching, Liu Er could only force down his anger, put on a smile, and return the salute without speaking.

Seeing this, Zhang Hu, who had vented his frustration, let it go and quickly turned to leave.

At the same time, the hunters lingering in the shop moved about, and the earlier clamor subsided somewhat after a burst of excitement.

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Market.

Lin Yin deliberately wove through the most crowded areas, discarding the tattered cloth he had draped over himself, "changing his attire." As night approached, he merged with the surging crowd and headed out of the market.

He wrapped his longbow in a long cloth, used a vegetable bag as a cover, and repeatedly confirmed that no one was following him. After leaving the town, Lin Yin circled back in the opposite direction.

He and his elderly mother now lived on the outskirts of town, near Tiger Head Mountain. It was a sparsely populated area with only a few scattered farmers.

Lin Yin didn't go straight home. Instead, he took a detour along the mountain's edge and found a hidden grove.

"Twang--"

The bowstring vibrated, and an arrow, like a lightning bolt, struck the tree trunk, missing its mark by a hair's breadth. It embedded half a finger deep into the wood.

Scattered around the edge of the tree trunk were several arrows, clearly indicating that this was not the first arrow Lin Yin had shot.

[Heaven rewards diligence, and one will surely succeed.]

[Basic Archery Entry (13/100)]

A golden light seemed to flash in his eyes as information, mixed with a torrent of archery principles and essence, flashed through his mind.

Gathering all the scattered arrows on the ground and placing them in the quiver, Lin Yin couldn't help but break into a knowing smile.

Compared to the Vajra Stake Technique, the progress of Basic Archery Entry was incredibly fast. From his initial wild aiming to getting closer and closer to the target, Lin Yin's improvement was remarkable.

At thirty meters, he could hit the tree trunk, which was over half a meter in diameter, three to five times out of ten shots!

It's important to remember that this was Lin Yin's very first time practicing with the Longbow. If his progress were to be known, it would be enough to make the hunters of Langshi Town gape in astonishment.

For ordinary people, the first time they pick up a bow or crossbow, let alone hit one arrow out of ten, it takes many days just to grasp the essentials of drawing and shooting.

But for Lin Yin, who possessed the Heaven Rewards Diligence Destiny, such steps were accomplished in one go!

"Another skill acquired. Once my archery improves further, I'll go up the mountain to hunt. This will guarantee a meat supply and save a considerable amount of money."

The more Lin Yin thought about it, the more excited he became.

A turn in the road, a new vista. The predicament before him had a turning point, and he had even gained another Foundation for Survival. How could he not be happy?

After pondering for a long time, Lin Yin, who had initially made a move to go home, took out his arrows and began practicing again.

Visible progress always spurred endless motivation. The yearning for a better life made Lin Yin even more diligent and focused.

It wasn't until the night was deep, and in his mind.

[Heaven Rewards Diligence, Success is Inevitable]

[Basic Archery Entry (25/100)]

Lin Yin satisfiedly put away his arrows and hurried along the country path towards home.

The woods were dense, with overlapping peaks and ridges. Approaching the village near the town, he could see the distant firelight and chimneys from afar.

He spotted his own thatched cottage at a glance, and Lin Yin's heart settled slightly. However, just as he was about to head towards his home, a rustling sound came from the jungle.

The sound was faint but immediately detected by Lin Yin, who had maintained his vigilance.

His gaze subconsciously flickered towards the bushes, and a plump figure flashed past.

His moving footsteps immediately stopped. Lin Yin's heart pounded.

If he hadn't seen it wrong, that looked like a rabbit, a fat and large rabbit!

Tiger Head Mountain was deep and precipitous. Even the jungle at the mountain's foothills was home to a good number of Wild Game, which was why the hunters of Langshi Town appeared more robust than ordinary people.

However, although Tiger Head Mountain was rich in prey, wild beasts also appeared frequently. Furthermore, there were rumors of strange Evil Spirits in the deep mountain areas.

Seeing Wild Game at this moment, Lin Yin remained outwardly calm but quietly drew his Longbow from behind him.

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