Transmigration begins with archery training

The next day.

The rooster crows at dawn, and the morning mist thins.

Chen Sanshi woke up early, with a hot jade in his arms.

Gu Xinlan, her cheeks flushed, was still fast asleep, clinging tightly to his arm, almost leaving a mark.

In feudal society, it's normal for a weak woman, helpless and vulnerable, to lack a sense of security, as she could be sold as a plaything at any time.

It took Chen Sanshi a lot of effort to pull his arm out.

Since you've taken her body, you should take on even greater responsibility.

That being said, Gu Xinlan is so thin and frail, yet she is so... a small branch bearing abundant fruit. I really don't know what got into the original owner of this body, that she didn't know how to cherish her.

In my past life, you wouldn't have been able to marry someone like that without two million!

Chen Sanshi tiptoed out of bed, picked up the bow and arrow from the wall, and went to the open space outside the house.

"call--"

Taking several deep breaths to calm his chaotic thoughts, he aimed at a crooked willow tree and began to concentrate on shooting arrows.

After a night's rest, or rather, the middle of the night, he had almost fully recovered his energy and his aim was quite good.

Within twenty steps, you can basically hit about half the time.

To minimize wear and tear, he practiced with only one arrow at a time, and even so, it was worn out considerably by the end of the morning.

inside the house.

Gu Xinlan peered through the paper window at Chen Sanshi, who was covered in sweat, and felt inexplicably at ease.

“Shi Ge’er is serious… He really intends to go hunting and live with me.”

She soon felt heartache again.

"He stayed up half the night last night, and Shi-ge'er got up so early to practice archery. What if he gets exhausted..."

Gu Xinlan, leaning against the wall, limped off to start a fire and cook.

……

"It's done!"

Another arrow was fired, and Chen Sanshi let out a long breath.

[Skill: Archery (Beginner)]

Progress: (0/200)

[Effect: When drawn with a six-strength bow, every arrow will hit its mark within forty paces]

Just a moment ago, it was as if some kind of power was being infused into his body, not only did his physical strength increase significantly, but his archery skills also broke through to another level.

Archery for Beginners!

Chen Sanshi observed the changes on the panel.

With a six-strength bow, every arrow can hit its mark within forty paces.

In the Great Sheng Dynasty, one unit of strength equals twelve catties, and a bow with six units of strength equals seventy-two catties!

As far as he knew, the archers defending the city also used six-strength bows.

In other words, he has already reached the level of an ordinary archer.

It's important to know that in ancient armies, soldiers who could serve as archers were considered elite!

The next line is, "Within forty paces, every arrow hits its mark."

In the Great Sheng Dynasty, a step was defined as taking one step with each foot, with each step measuring approximately 1.4 meters. Forty steps would be about 50 meters.

Don't underestimate this distance.

The effective range of an ordinary archer in actual combat is about 100 paces away, but that is when they launch a volley of arrows into the air, not when they aim and shoot horizontally.

In normal assessments, there are also requirements for the accuracy of hitting targets within a distance of forty to fifty steps.

In his previous life, Chen Sanshi had seen archery competitions where the target was usually about seventy meters away, and that was with modern bows and arrows.

Moreover, he was unerring within forty paces, hitting the bullseye with every shot. It wasn't that he would definitely miss at seventy meters; it was just that he couldn't guarantee a ten-ring hit rate.

In short, according to the panel display, he is almost ready to be assessed as an archer.

Chen Sanshi couldn't wait to try it out.

He drew his bow and nocked an arrow again, his movements as practiced as those of a seasoned veteran.

The Four-Force Bow, which felt quite heavy half an hour ago, was surprisingly easy to draw when fully drawn again, even effortless.

After advancing in archery skills, physical strength also improves significantly!

He calmed himself down and tried shooting a few arrows. His accuracy improved dramatically. He hit the target every time within forty paces and his hit rate was not bad even at a distance of sixty paces.

it is good!

With this level of skill, you'll definitely be able to hit your prey again!

Most importantly, this is just the beginning.

Chen Sanshi couldn't imagine what it would be like if he achieved minor or major mastery of archery.

"Brother Shi, dinner's ready!"

A soft, soul-stirring sound came from inside the room.

Chen Sanshi then put away his bow.

Although only one night had passed, Lan Jie'er had changed dramatically, exuding an indescribable charm that, combined with her almond-shaped eyes, made her exceptionally eye-catching.

There are two bowls of rice on the table.

One bowl contains rice and cornbread, while the other contains half a bowl of porridge.

The grain bought with one tael of silver wouldn't last more than a few days, and it was clear that Gu Xinlan still couldn't bear to eat her fill.

Chen Sanshi didn't make a fuss. He had been practicing archery and was going up the mountain later, so he needed to replenish his energy. He gave half of a cornbread to Lan Jie'er and then ate the rest.

After eating and drinking his fill, he carried his bow and went out.

"Be careful, Shi Ge'er. Even if you don't find anything, don't go too deep. Just bring back some wild vegetables and firewood."

Gu Xinlan didn't think her husband could get meat to eat so soon after he started practicing archery; safety was the priority.

As long as we work together to overcome the current difficulties, she is willing to do everything she can to support Shi Ge'er, even if he has to take time off work to study in the future.

Chen Sanshi stepped out of his house; it was already broad daylight.

The neighbors also began their busy day, and many people found it quite strange to see him carrying a bow and arrows.

"Oh, is Brother Shi getting ready to go hunting in the mountains?"

Is it okay?

"See? I told you from the start that he couldn't understand the book!"

"Get lost, you bald guy! At least other people can hunt. What can you do?"

"Little Stone, do you need Uncle Zhao to take you around for a couple of days?"

"Be careful, your family depends on you."

Some villagers made sarcastic remarks, but thanks to the fact that the original owner's father was very popular, most of them were kind-hearted.

Chen Sanshi greeted everyone, but didn't slow down, quickening his pace as he headed towards Tiger Head Mountain.

After mastering the basics of archery, his strength increased, enabling him to draw a six-strength bow, and his physical fitness improved significantly. What used to take him two hours to reach the foot of Tiger Head Mountain now took less than an hour and a half.

Following the winding path carved out by man, Chen Sanshi arrived at the mountainside, searching for traces of prey.

However, after wandering around for a while, they found nothing except some small insects and sparrows.

Normally, a qualified hunter would need tools such as hunting dogs and animal traps, but he was too poor and had nothing but a bow.

No, we must make a harvest, otherwise the little food we have at home will soon be gone.

Chen Sanshi closed his eyes and began to try to recall his father's earnest teachings from his childhood.

For example, one can determine what kind of prey can be found nearby based on feces; what kind of animals prefer to live in what kind of environment; the habits of various animals; and how to walk in the jungle without disturbing prey, etc.

[Tracing the Clues (Beginner)]

【Progress: 3/100】

[Effect: None]

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Chen Sanshi was somewhat bewildered as he stared at the few lines of small print that had suddenly appeared before him.

"Is this okay?"

"Does that mean I can just grind for anything that's technically demanding?"

"Alright, alright, it's my turn to make a living by hunting!"

He suppressed his joy at discovering that he had been caught in more than one type of trap and began to search for traces of his prey with double the care.

This search took a full half day.

By the time Chen Sanshi sat down to rest, his skill level had improved significantly.

[Tracing and Hiding (Beginner)]

【Progress: 0/200】

[Effect: Keen observation skills, light and agile movements]

Chen Sanshi's hearing and eyesight improved, allowing him to easily pinpoint the exact source of birdsong in the forest and effortlessly observe the movements of tiny insects and ants on the ground, giving him a sense of complete control.

He got up and searched again, and this time he quickly found animal droppings near a thicket of bushes.

Black, round, about the size of a bean.

There were also oval-shaped footprints on the soft soil nearby.

Hare!

"The feces are fresh; it must be from not far from here!"

Chen Sanshi followed the trail, making almost no sound under the effect of [Tracing and Concealing Tracks].

He stepped into a grove of trees and then saw a plump gray hare in the distance, lying there intently munching on grass, completely unaware of anything amiss.

"What a fat rabbit!"

Chen Sanshi's eyes were like an eagle's. He immediately drew his bow and nocked an arrow, his three fingers gripping the bowstring firmly. The entire recurve bow stretched out like a hungry wolf poised to pounce.

"call out--"

A sound broke through the air.

Within forty paces, every arrow hits its mark!

In the blink of an eye, the arrow pierced straight through the rabbit.

bingo!

My first prey!