Archery Major Accomplishment, Capturing Crab Treasures Again

[Proficiency +1]

[Proficiency +1]

[Great Luo Saber]

[Proficiency: 149/500 (Initiation)]

Inside Wooden Lodge at the west entrance of the village.

Li Xian wielded a long sword and unleashed a series of strikes. The sword flashed frequently, accompanied by the sound of it cutting through the air.

The Great Luo Saber is a basic sword technique, and there is nothing particularly special about how to learn it. The swordplay is fierce and powerful, emphasizing large, sweeping movements. The word "Great" in the name of the blade encapsulates the essence of the sword.

"I heard from Commander Pang that some martial artists in the Jianghu are used to using their hands and feet and don't like to fight with blades."

"Because weapons are external objects, no matter how skilled one is, they can never be as responsive as hands and feet. Moreover, while weapons have advantages, they also have disadvantages."

"When two people meet on a narrow path, if one's skills are lacking and one's weapon is taken away, one's morale will plummet, and one has already lost. On the contrary, those skilled in hand-to-hand combat possess that fearless, reckless spirit."

Li Xian's movements were graceful. Although his swordsmanship was expansive and powerful, the wielder was not crude.

Martial arts in the Jianghu are incredibly diverse and varied.

Martial artists have different strengths, so their views are naturally biased. What Commander Pang said may not be entirely right, nor entirely wrong.

Fists, feet, palms, claws, knives, swords, staffs, spears... all kinds of martial arts have mature systems in the Jianghu. In each of these styles, there are many famous masters.

It is truly impossible to know which is stronger or weaker.

More than three days have passed since Ma Daozi returned to the village. Black River Village continues its usual practice, and seeing that things are calm, Li Xian moves back to his small house in the west of the village.

He practiced martial arts amidst bitter cold.

[Jade Luo Palm]

[Proficiency: 1599/2000 Proficiency]

Li Xian Qi Lake has risen slightly, already reaching a size of 21 zhang. His martial arts realm is progressing steadily.

"The Jade Luo Palm will soon be at Minor Accomplishment."

He started practicing martial arts before dawn, and after several hours, he felt a sudden hunger pang.

Having not hunted in the mountains for a long time, and with no game meat at home, they could only cook coarse millet to fill their stomachs.

Yellow millet is a cheap grain; although it can fill one's stomach, it has a rough texture and is difficult to swallow.

Ordinary families grow white rice, which is usually used to pay land taxes. The remaining money is used to buy coarse millet to ensure they have enough to eat.

This winter, Black River Village has accumulated a considerable amount of coarse yellow millet, ensuring they won't starve or freeze to death.

"It's time to head into the mountains and catch some crabs to enjoy!"

"This time I have Qi Circulation Through the Heavens and Blood Solidification and Aperture Closure; I wonder what changes will occur."

Li Xian thought to himself.

Deep in the mountains and forests.

Li Xian followed his memory, carrying an arrow basket on his back containing hundreds of wooden arrows.

The arrowheads were sharpened pebbles, and the fletchings were duck feathers. Li Xian hunted alone, and in a daze, he returned to the past.

The hunter crafted his own arrows and bow.

Suddenly, a "whoosh" sound was heard, and a bird flew overhead.

Li Xian said, "Well done!" He leaped up, channeling his Qi to his chest, making his body feel incredibly light. He stepped on a tree branch and used it to propel himself forward again.

Its body rose again, now several feet off the ground, leaping over the treetops and shooting towards the Frost Goose high in the sky.

With a "whoosh" sound.

Frost Goose, wounded by an arrow, fell into the woods. Li Xian went to pick it up; the Frost Goose, about the size of a face, was already dead.

Lunch is ready.

Li Xian Qi Lake grew stronger, and he also gained the characteristics of "Clearwind Leg" and comprehended the secret of "lightness". When his Inner Qi entered his chest, his whole body felt like a fully inflated balloon, extremely light.

He used his skills flexibly and made great progress in hunting.

[You shot and killed Frost Goose, your Proficiency increased by 3]

[Skill: Archery]

[Proficiency: 1463/1500 Minor Accomplishment]

Li Xian never deliberately practiced Archery, but Archery had many uses: hunting, harassing, probing... Whenever he encountered a strong enemy, Li Xian would keep his distance and try to kill him with arrows, so his Archery improved remarkably quickly.

As the campfire blazed, Li Xian began plucking fur and cleaning entrails, preparing food.

Frost Goose feathers have many uses; they can be used to make arrow fletchings. Li Xian kept them because they were useful, so he plucked the feathers and put them into his quiver for temporary storage.

They used to go into the mountains to hunt.

Frost Goose are very common birds, but he generally disdains to shoot them. This is because, in addition to their valuable feathers, Frost Goose also have a layer of fine down on their bodies.

These fine hairs stick to the skin and are difficult to remove. If not cleaned properly, they can cause poisoning if ingested. Ironically, the meat of the Frost Goose is delicious.

Therefore, in the county's grand restaurants, there is a famous dish called "Frost Goose Brings Fortune." It is very expensive, and they sell it for a pittance.

Li Xian had never eaten Frost Goose meat.

After plucking all the feathers, leaving only the downy skin, Li Xian had his own method. He channeled his Inner Qi into the Frost Goose's body, gave it a jolt from the inside out, and then pulled it up by the roots.

The Inner Qi has many ingenious uses.

Light a fire and bake.

The aroma of meat gradually filled the air.

The first bite of Frost Goose meat is like a winter plum blossom blooming – truly amazing. Frost Goose love to eat forest fruits, and over time, their meat has no fishy smell, but rather a natural fruity fragrance.

Juice was flowing.

As Li Xian savored the delicious Frost Goose, a thought suddenly occurred to him:

"Archery is truly my livelihood. Without Archery, how could I have dared to venture deep into the jungle after coming to this Black River Village to guard it?"

"Now that my Archery are nearing Major Accomplishment, and I've just ventured deep into the jungle, there's no time like the present. After I've eaten and drunk my fill, I'll strive to Major Accomplishment my Archery!"

Quickly devour the Frost Goose.

Immediately draw your bow and shoot arrows to practice your Archery.

He aimed for accuracy and stability in his archery, not for killing. After all, the animals caught in the mountains were rare resources, and indiscriminately killing them would be a waste.

[You Vermilion Fruit from a hundred paces away, Proficiency +2 proficiency]

[You shot and killed Thick-Furred Wild Boar, Proficiency +5]

[You shot and killed a mountain monkey, Proficiency +6]

Several arrows flew, attracting some forest beasts. Li Xian's Archery were superb; he dealt with them completely from several miles away.

An hour passed in this manner.

Proficiency, your [Archery] skill will reach its Major Accomplishment.

Li Xian felt a sudden enlightenment, as if struck by a divine awakening, and a sense of natural progression. Combining these two aspects, his arrow's intent naturally rose.

He suddenly felt as if his body were a bow and his mind as an arrow. Not releasing the arrow would not quell his anger, nor would it bring him joy. So he nocked the arrow, drew the bow, and released his full-force intent.

The arrow was still the same arrow, the bow was still the same bow, but the difference between them was like heaven and earth.

Having achieved Minor Accomplishment proficiency in Archery, he pursued precision, aiming for perfect accuracy and never missing a shot.

It trains hand-eye coordination, posture, and breathing rhythm.

Major Accomplishment Archery and pursued his Intent-Qi.

How dare you dodge my flying arrow?

How can a bow-wielder shoot a stunning arrow without soaring Intent-Qi?

Li Xian now understood why the lady had said that a man's heroic spirit should be demonstrated through hunting and Archery.

Accuracy is only one aspect; capturing the beast is only another.

Intent-Qi is of utmost importance.

The arrow pierced through the tree trunk and became embedded in another tree.

I went over to take a look.

Li Xian gently removed the stone arrow. He saw a black dot at the tip of the arrow, which was a tiny fly. The fly was not dead; its wings had simply been pierced by the arrow.

It flies through the feathers without harming itself.

Absolutely incredible.

[Skill: Archery]

[Proficiency: 12/3000 (Major Accomplishment)]

[Description: You hunted in the mountains and Major Accomplishment, finding the Intent-Qi of archery in them. Your Archery reached perfection; piercing stone and armor was a piece of cake for you.]

When the arrow is imbued with Intent-Qi.

Once the arrow is released from the bow, it goes forward without hesitation, piercing through stone and armor—that's perfectly normal.

Even the Archery in the world, who received instruction from renowned masters from a young age, could not find that elusive "spirit" or "Intent-Qi."

Moreover, that "Intent-Qi" is related to State of Mind, circumstances, and condition. Even a master archer cannot guarantee that every arrow will be amazing and that the Intent-Qi will be unparalleled.

Li Xian, however, dared.

His arrows will only grow stronger and faster! He will never regress!

Because the Crab Treasure was of great importance, Li Xian marked the route. With his excellent hunting skills, he traveled for about a day and arrived at the surrounding area.

"That Crab Treasure appeared out of nowhere; I wonder if we'll be able to encounter it again this time."

"Very well, if I find it, I'm lucky; if I don't, it's fate. It would be best if I could find it; if I really can't, I'll find another way to get other Essence Treasure."

Search along the way.

There are no streams nearby, indicating that mountain crabs do not live near water.

Li Xian turned over the boulder, mainly searching the crevices. He searched for most of the day, and as darkness fell, he still found no trace of it.

Left with no other option, they lit a fire and laid out a mat on the ground to rest for the night.

Watching the campfire rise.

Alone in the quiet forest, accompanied only by the occasional calls of animals, I wasn't truly lonely.

Li Xian couldn't help but sigh. The Martial Dao was difficult, and every step was fraught with difficulty. When would he, Clay Embryo with no way out, ever truly be able to forge his own path?

"Essence Treasure are so hard to obtain."

"Martial artist... Martial artist... This path of Bone Recasting is truly difficult."

"Worldly industries, connections in the Jianghu, martial arts skills, access to Essence Treasures, business development..."

Li Xian lay on a broken tree branch.

The campfire warmed my body.

I couldn't help but think of "Madam Wen," and a sense of admiration welled up in my heart. She was, in a way, a mentor on his path of Martial Dao.

But he remained clear-headed, feeling neither gratitude nor loyalty, nor any resentment or hatred.

"I hope I can meet Crab Treasure tomorrow!" Li Xian dismissed his distracting thoughts, closed his eyes, and drifted off to sleep.

The next day, at dawn, Li Xian shuddered, and the snow and frost on his body fell away. His pores opened, and warm air flowed out, melting the remaining snow.

After martial artists "Blood Solidification and Aperture Closure," their adaptability to the environment increases significantly.

Extinguish the campfire.

Centered on their stronghold, they gradually expanded outwards, plundering the Crab Treasure hidden underground.

Today's luck is good. When he turned over the fourth boulder, he saw a flash of red light. Li Xian exclaimed happily, "Still running?" and leaped forward.

Hold the Crimson Mountain Crab in your hand.

The crab's claws were strong and powerful, flailing wildly. Li Xian thought to himself, "I wonder how powerful these mountain crab claws are. I'll test them with something." So he cut a tree branch and placed it in front of the crab claws.

With a "click".

The branch had a clean cut, and although the mountain crab was small, it was quite powerful. Li Xian realized he had underestimated the mountain crab, looked around, and saw a huge rock.

He slammed his fist into the rock, sending stones flying. He then used a larger rock to test the power of the crab claws.

With a "click".

The stone turned into powder.

"Good heavens! If it were a mortal body, being clamped like that would surely result in broken bones and flesh."

Li Xian pondered, "This little crab is easy to catch. But... if there are dozens or hundreds, I'll have no choice but to run away."

Remove the vine and tie the mountain crab tightly. Pay special attention to its two pincers, coating them with tree sap.

Continue the search and patrol of the mountains.

"Haha, another one made!"

Li Xian caught two more crabs in succession, feeling quite pleased, thinking that he would have more "Essence Food" to use. However, he noticed that the three mountain crabs were quite small, and he feared that they didn't have much crab roe.

So they continued their search.

Just then, he caught a glimpse of a red shadow and immediately pounced. But the mountain crab was incredibly fast and dodged away.

"Still running!" Li Xian gave chase, reaching out to grab it several times, but each time he missed.

Li Xian circulated his Qi and unleashed the "Four Directions Fist" technique, his fists flashing incessantly, leaving the Crimson Mountain Crab with nowhere to escape, and only then was he able to capture it.

This mountain crab is as big as three fists.

Its eyes, like lantern plants, hung down its body.

Tie it up and put it into a cloth bag.

Three small crabs and one big crab.

Today was a fruitful day.

"Know when to stop. Greed will only make things worse." Li Xian said smugly, patting his bag.

We were just about to head back to cook Essence Food.

Suddenly, Li Xian stopped in his tracks, his eyes catching sight of something, and his spirits lifted.