Martial Path Road

The path to master-level archery appeared.

But Chen Xuan quickly shifted his gaze away from it. Master-level archery could be pursued slowly, but a certain thought had already become impossible for him to suppress.

The scene from three months ago remained vivid in Chen Xuan's memory even now, and it had made him realize that this world was likely not as simple as he had imagined.

Before this, he had been constantly scrambling just to eat. He had neither the mind nor the spare strength to think about such matters.

But now, with his Proficient Archery and the bug-like powers of his Conceptual Ability, food was no longer a problem for their family.

Chen Xuan had no choice but to consider this matter.

On one hand, he needed greater strength to protect himself and attain a better life. On the other, he never wanted to experience another life-and-death moment like the one by the river.

Besides, what fine young man from the twenty-first century did not dream of roaming the martial world, settling grudges with abandon, and getting his hands on supernatural power?

With the slightest stir of his thoughts.

The list within the Conceptual Ability changed once more.

Target: Learn supernatural power (pending confirmation)

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"Path One: Overlord Blade Martial Hall in Green Mountain City is recruiting apprentices. The monthly tuition is ten taels of silver. By paying ten taels of silver each month as tuition, you can enter the martial path within ten years and complete the Martial Artist's Skin Refining stage."

"Path Two: Fierce Mountain Hall in Green Mountain City is recruiting members. Arrive at Green Mountain City within twenty-four hours and offer one tael of silver to Steward Chen. You may then join Fierce Mountain Hall. If you render great merit, you may become a disciple of Vice Hall Master Zhang Qiushan and learn the martial path. Within five years, you can complete the Skin Refining Realm."

"Path Three: West City Pharmacy in Green Mountain City is recruiting Herb Gathering Boys. If you successfully survive for three years, you can become an apprentice at West City Pharmacy and obtain a martial arts method. After ten years, you can complete the Martial Artist's Skin Refining Realm."

As the words appeared, three paths had emerged directly with a single thought from Chen Xuan.

Looking at those three paths, Chen Xuan's heart could not help pounding wildly.

"Just as I thought!"

Chen Xuan murmured the words, a look of understanding appearing on his face.

When he had encountered that kind of existence in the river, and when the Undying Green Lotus had appeared in his Conceptual Ability's test, he had already suspected that this world possessed supernatural power.

But at first, it had only been a passing thought. Compared to filling his stomach, nothing else mattered.

Only now, when he made the setting and the Conceptual Ability automatically generated paths, did he finally confirm it.

This world truly possessed supernatural power.

Supernatural power known as martial artists.

That alone made Chen Xuan somewhat excited.

His expression brimmed with anticipation.

Supernatural power—this was supernatural power.

Who would not hope to gain supernatural power? As a transmigrator, Chen Xuan yearned for it all the more.

Yet that excitement did not last long. When he looked at the so-called paths provided by the Conceptual Ability, his expression turned into a bitter smile.

There were three paths the Conceptual Ability had given him to become a martial artist.

But clearly, all three were practically dead ends for him.

The first needed no explanation. Ten taels of silver every month—he could not scrape together that much even if he hunted every day.

The second was even more absurd. Though it was similar to the earlier path for practicing archery, the odds of completing it were similarly low. Even with his Proficient Archery, that remained true.

The third looked much safer, but the Conceptual Ability had said he needed to survive for three years. There was no guarantee that he would survive those three years.

Thoughts flashed through his mind, one after another intertwining.

Then, as though he had thought of something, his thoughts stirred once more.

And with that stir.

The words changed again.

Target: Rapid martial arts skin refining (pending confirmation)

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"Path One: Three hundred li outside Green Mountain City lies a Blood Demon Sect outpost. Reach the Blood Demon Sect, pass its trial, and successfully join the Blood Demon Sect. Undergo blood refinement to temper the body. If you do not die after three months, you will successfully enter the Martial Artist's Skin Refining Realm."

"Path Two: Join Overlord Blade Martial Hall, gain the favor of the Overlord Blade Hall Master, and obtain the Secret Key. You can complete martial arts skin refining within one year."

"Path Three: Four thousand meters to the right of the Old Poplar Tree on the Back Mountain is a Cold Pool. Within the Cold Pool is a Lotus Flower, which will bloom in five days. Pick it when it blooms and take a medicinal bath every day. It can sustain the life force within your body without end for one month. Strike trees with every part of your body, and you can reach the Martial Artist's Skin Refining Realm within one month."

The data appeared once again, and this time there were also three paths.

Looking at this data, Chen Xuan's eyes immediately lit up.

Especially when his gaze fell upon the final path, a hint of delight could not help appearing on his face.

The first needed no explanation. A sect called the Blood Demon Sect was clearly no good place, and Chen Xuan had no wish to seek death. The second was just as difficult.

By comparison, the third seemed genuinely possible.

Though it required going deep into the forest, where danger would inevitably multiply, with his Conceptual Ability, it was not impossible for him to enter the forest and emerge unscathed.

At the very least, this was something he had a chance of accomplishing.

Such a result naturally left him exhilarated.

And just as Chen Xuan was feeling excited.

His mother's voice came from the main room.

"Er Gou, come eat!"

Zhang Chunhua's words temporarily pulled Chen Xuan back from his thoughts.

Taking a deep breath, Chen Xuan looked once more at Path Three before rising and heading toward the main room.

Dinner.

The family remained silent.

Chen Xuan wanted to speak, but when the words reached his lips, he stopped again.

And so, mother and her two sons slowly finished their meal.

Afterward, Zhang Chunhua dealt with the remaining Mountain Chicken, while Chen Xuan continued practicing his archery.

Although his archery had already reached the proficient stage, continued practice would ensure that his shooting did not grow rusty.

The night gradually passed.

When the morning sunlight spilled down.

His mother left home early in the morning.

Clearly, even though Chen Xuan could now hunt, Zhang Chunhua still wanted to obtain as much food as possible for the family.

Chen Xuan did not stop her.

After all, it would allow his mother to feel a little more at ease.

After watching Zhang Chunhua leave.

Chen Xuan also began preparing to enter the mountains.

That was right, he was preparing to enter the mountains again.

Although two of the four Mountain Chickens he had hunted yesterday remained, he was still planning to enter the mountains.

And this time, his purpose in entering the mountains was not the same as yesterday's attempt.

Though the supernatural path of martial arts made his heart race.

Chen Xuan understood its dangers even more clearly.

Even with the Conceptual Ability, that did not mean it was absolutely safe.

Especially when the gains were greater, the risks were undoubtedly greater as well.

Just as at the beginning, when he had nearly been buried at the bottom of the river in order to obtain food.

Later, only after his archery reached the proficient stage had obtaining food become relatively easier.

The supernatural path was not something he could touch at present. Path Three appeared simple, but he did not need to think to know that it would certainly contain immense danger.

To avoid any unforeseen mishaps, Chen Xuan still planned to prepare more food for the family before attempting it.

Even if he set it to safety, he would need to strictly follow the system's steps. Should anything go wrong, he would inevitably encounter danger. And once he entered the mountains, strictly following every step might truly not be possible.