Great Harvest

Gu Sheng's eyes lit up with surprise.

This shot was perfect!

Hitting the hind legs of a Silver Fox while it was moving at high speed was no easy feat; it was several times harder than hitting its body!

For any other hunter, like Gu Erniu, who had only achieved minor accomplishment in archery, they might have a decent chance of hitting the Silver Fox's body, but hitting its constantly leaping hind legs would be nearly impossible, unless they got incredibly lucky.

As for why Gu Sheng chose to do this.

It was simple.

The more intact the Silver Fox's fur, the higher its value. If its body had no arrow holes, its value could even double!

Reaching twenty taels!

At this moment, the Silver Fox had an arrow piercing one of its hind legs. Although it was still fleeing, the bone-chilling pain and the long shaft of the arrow severely hampered its speed, making it even slower than Gu Sheng.

Gu Sheng was overjoyed.

There was no need to explain his choice at this moment. Without a second glance at the deer carcass, Gu Sheng broke into a run, accelerating with all his might!

The current Gu Sheng was no longer the scrawny figure he once was. His muscles were firm, and his build was tall and lean. He moved through the forest with the agility of a leopard.

The Silver Fox let out terrified, high-pitched squeals, its eyes filled with pain and fear.

It had completely lost its former arrogant elegance.

"It does have some intelligence, almost comparable to demon-blooded beasts,"

Gu Sheng thought to himself.

His movements, however, did not slow down. He quickly closed the distance, bringing himself within a hundred meters.

He drew his bow and nocked an arrow, his movements as precise as threading a needle.

Gu Sheng's focus was intense. Within his eyes, the Silver Fox's form seemed to slow down again. His archery had not yet reached perfection, and his dynamic vision wasn't at its peak, but with such intense concentration, he could still achieve a partial enhancement.

This arrow was aimed at the Silver Fox's eye!

Whoosh!!

A sharp whistling sound pierced the air. The arrow flew like wind and thunder, tearing through the sky!

The Silver Fox, enduring the intense pain in its hind leg, leaped with all its might. The arrow grazed the fur on the side of its head.

Gu Sheng's expression was focused, as calm as still water.

Although the Silver Fox dodged the swift arrow, its powerful leap also caused it to lose balance. The pain made its movements unsteady.

Gu Sheng nocked another arrow, and in that moment, he seemed to see fear and pleading in the Silver Fox's eyes.

But he remained unmoved.

Another arrow!

This time, there was no surprise.

Hiss!

The arrow pierced its eye, breaking through flesh and blood, and the distinct sound of it drilling into its skull echoed.

The slightly greenish fox eye instantly burst, splattering blood.

Intense pain surged, but the Silver Fox no longer had the strength to let out a scream. The arrow lodged in its skull took its last breath, pinning it firmly to the base of a tree.

Gu Sheng let out a soft breath.

With just two arrows, and the repeated use of his enhanced dynamic vision, his mental energy was significantly depleted.

But thankfully, it was all worth it.

Looking at the dead Silver Fox, Gu Sheng's lips curved into a genuine smile.

One arrow pierced its hind leg, and another pierced its head. The Silver Fox's fur remained intact, doubling its value!

With this fortune, Gu Sheng's martial arts training plan finally had a solid foundation, no longer an abstract concept but a tangible goal.

He cautiously scanned his surroundings. Gu Sheng would not make the same mistake twice.

He pulled out the two arrows and examined the Silver Fox closely for a few moments.

It was indeed one of the most prized furs for wealthy families.

Its entire body was a brilliant silver-white. The blood that splattered on it seemed to be repelled, forming beads of blood that could be wiped away with a gentle touch.

Unlike other furs that required tanning and dyeing, the Silver Fox's fur was already finished. It only needed the simplest of treatments.

The feel of it was exquisite, warm and soft, as smooth as if it had been oiled.

Gu Sheng placed the Silver Fox in his leather bag, covering it tightly, leaving no trace visible.

After finishing all this, He turned and left, heading back towards where he had discarded the wild deer.

Fortunately, it was only a short distance of one or two hundred meters. Gu Sheng soon saw the deer carcass again. In that short time, no other ferocious beasts had arrived. Only some insects and ants were gnawing at the deer's flesh.

Gu Sheng casually dealt with the insects and ants, then slung the deer carcass back onto his shoulders.

"This is truly a great harvest!"

He was overjoyed.

It wasn't an exaggeration to say this was his most fruitful hunt since entering the mountains!

All his spoils weighed nearly fifty pounds, placing a considerable burden on Gu Sheng. He looked up at the sky; after all the exertion, the sun was already beginning to dip westward.

"I need to get down the mountain, lest something unexpected happens."

Suddenly carrying such immense wealth made even Gu Sheng a little anxious, fearing any potential mishaps.

He moved forward cautiously, steadily making his way out of Cang Mountain.

On the outskirts of Cang Mountain.

Gu Erniu was running, the intense pain in his left leg causing his face to contort. A broken arrow shaft pierced his calf. Although it had been treated simply, blood was still spreading.

Every step he took sent a heart-wrenching pain through him, but he couldn't stop. Several people were still pursuing him.

Anger and killing intent warred within him, his eyes blazing as if they could spew fire.

"Damn Li Yan!"

Gu Erniu cursed inwardly.

It had only taken a few moments to go from elation to despair. He had just been marveling at his good fortune, finally finding traces of the Silver Fox after days of pursuit.

But he never expected.

Just as he spotted the Silver Fox, another group of people emerged from the opposite side. Li Yan had also found the Silver Fox!

When enemies meet, their eyes burn with hatred.

Having already been angered by Gu Sheng, Li Yan's killing intent surged upon seeing Gu Erniu. He even disregarded the Silver Fox, immediately giving chase to Gu Erniu.

Gu Erniu was alone, while his pursuers numbered four. How could he possibly be a match for them?

He didn't even have a second to think before turning to flee!

The Silver Fox, caught between two factions, narrowly escaped death and watched dumbfounded as the humans began chasing each other.

Although Gu Erniu's archery had reached a minor accomplishment, Li Yan's archery was also at the minor accomplishment stage, and with three helpers, Gu Erniu stood no chance.

During the chase and shooting.

Gu Erniu's left leg was hit by an arrow from Li Yan, and Li Yan's left arm was also shot.

Puff puff puff!

Gu Erniu panted heavily. With an arrow in his calf, even with sheer willpower, his speed had drastically decreased, and it was consuming a lot of his strength. The figures chasing him were getting closer and closer.

He could even hear Li Yan's venomous voice echoing:

"Gu Erniu, keep running! I want to see just how far you can get!"

His face was pale, large beads of sweat dripping down. His calf began to cramp. The numbness from the initial wound had been bearable, but now waves of excruciating pain were setting in, growing more intense.

A bitter smile flickered across Gu Erniu's lips, a sliver of despair rising within him.

"That bastard brought so many people just to catch the Silver Fox."

He felt a pang of regret, blaming himself for being blinded by the Silver Fox's value and succumbing to greed, thus falling into this trap.

But he hated Li Yan even more. Ever since he married Li Lian, Li Yan had been targeting him repeatedly, and now he even wanted to take his life!

Gu Erniu slumped behind a tree, trying his best to conceal himself, making a silent vow.

"Even if I die, I'll take someone down with me!"

His gaze was stern, filled with fierce spirit. He pondered how to lure Li Yan into a trap. If he could achieve a mutual kill with Li Yan, only then could he swallow his rage.