[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-high-martial-arts-invincible-starts-from-basic-a":3,"chapter-high-martial-arts-invincible-starts-from-basic-a-high-martial-arts-invincible-starts-from-basic-a-chapter-7":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","High Martial Arts: Invincible Starts from Basic Archery",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1724337,2203,"Chapter 7 We Are Here to Say Goodbye","high-martial-arts-invincible-starts-from-basic-a-chapter-7",7,"\u003Cp>Indeed, just as the limping man predicted, even as night fell, those young fellows had not returned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The camp that was filled with a stifling atmosphere of despair not long ago, was now echoing with laughter and the aroma of cooked meat coming from all over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Grrr.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Fan's stomach growled involuntarily; he had long been hungry. The one thing driving him to string his bow repeatedly was the sight of the Basic Archery progress bar inching upward bit by bit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon reaching Level 1, he could distinctly feel that pulling the bow to full draw was no longer as strenuous. He could shoot a series of ten arrows before feeling his arm ache, yet still had excess power left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The bad news was, each time he shot an arrow, the skill level increased by less than 0.5%, even when hitting the bullseye, it barely surpassed 1%.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In other words, at a minimum, he would have to shoot a hundred arrows, all hitting the bullseye, to raise Basic Archery from Level 1 to Level 2.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was at least two to three times harder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No problem, take it slow.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He said to himself, it's just a matter of one or two days, plus, what if he counted nighttime practice as well?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You kid, so absorbed in your practice that you don't even notice night falling.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The limping man's voice broke in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Uncle Zhang.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Fan awoke from his daze, turned to look at him, scratching his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The limping man's gaze softened. All afternoon, with nothing else to do, he had watched Chen Fan practice and grew more and more astonished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because he realized, this kid's archery seemed to be improving at a phenomenal rate!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the morning, he was clearly still a novice, taking ages to adjust his stance. But by the afternoon, his stance was not only standard, every three or four arrows, one would hit the bullseye.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he hadn't witnessed it himself, he wouldn't have believed that he was a beginner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other young people who also started archery could take two days just to luck into a bullseye, never hitting the mark again thereafter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Well.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He tried to remain calm, saying, \"It's getting late, I should go check the entrance, you should head back too, come back tomorrow morning.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The drifting aroma of meat also made his mouth water. Even if he could only get some leftovers, it was better than nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, Uncle Zhang, you go ahead.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Fan nodded, hesitated for a moment, then said, \"Uncle Zhang, can I light a torch here and practice a bit longer?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The limping man's eyes widened as if hearing something unbelievable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You, you want to continue at night?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was truly stunned. He had seen hardworking people before, but none so diligent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not just those young folks, but the entire village had none more diligent than this lad.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Fan laughed heartily. \"Going back at night, I can't sleep anyway, might as well keep practicing. Uncle Zhang, would it be a problem? If it is, then forget it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He sighed inwardly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The limping man waved a hand, saying, \"It's no trouble, I'll light a torch here for you, practice if you like.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you, Uncle Zhang!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Fan was overjoyed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this rate, by tomorrow, his Basic Archery level should reach Level 2.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just then, the sound of footsteps came from afar, approaching. Both looked up instinctively.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only to see a middle-aged man, holding a piece of meat, walk over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Father!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Guodong!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They cried out simultaneously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Guodong nodded; it was clear he was in a good mood today, a rare smile on his usually stern face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah Ren, this is for you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He handed over a nearly two-jin piece of hind leg meat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The limping man's eyes reddened as he looked at the meat in Chen Guodong's hand, moved. \"Guodong, why bring it over yourself? And such a good piece?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's nothing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Guodong waved a hand, \"The young people in the village need your guidance. The future of the village depends on them. You work so hard; it's only right you get this meat. Everyone understands; no one would object.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The limping man reached out to receive it only then, saying, \"Today was a good harvest?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Guodong's smile deepened, \"Today we were lucky, we caught two desert rabbits. The big one weighed nearly fifty jins, skinned, it was still over forty jins; the small one more than thirty jins. Each household gets a jin of meat, and those contributing more get an extra share.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's great.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The limping man smiled, sighing, \"I hope every day brings such a harvest.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Indeed.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Guodong nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was a brief silence before he turned to Chen Fan, with a smile. \"Xiaofan, come home with me, the meat is ready, just waiting for you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, Dad.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Fan replied, looking forward to it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After saying farewell to the limping man, Chen Guodong and his son walked along the uneven dirt road.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your mother said you spent the whole day practicing archery? Came here right after lunch?\" Chen Guodong asked as they walked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Fan replied, feeling a bit uncomfortable being alone with his father.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How do you feel?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I think it's alright?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Fan asked tentatively.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good then.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Guodong nodded, \"If you really want to keep practicing, I'll ask Uncle Wei and his brothers to guide you. Today's harvest is thanks to them.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Okay.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Fan nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The limping man had mentioned that the Wei brothers could draw a hundred-jin bow and had excellent shooting skills. Getting their guidance would undoubtedly benefit him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Well.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Guodong fell silent again after speaking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luckily, home was just ahead, around the bend.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, Chen Fan squinted his eyes as he approached, noticing several middle-aged men in his house, besides his mother and brother, standing or sitting, clearly waiting for his father.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Could they be here to celebrate?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wondered, feeling an inexplicable unease.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tiangong, Tianyuan, what brings you here?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Guodong looked surprised, quickly stepping forward. \"Great timing, have you had dinner? Join us.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His mother was startled but quickly smiled and echoed, \"Yes, yes, dinner's ready, please, have a seat.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, today's catch was thanks to the Wei brothers' remarkable archery; otherwise, how could they have caught the fast-footed desert rabbits on their own?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the visitors exchanged glances before the balding, tall man in the lead, Wei Tiangong, spoke up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Guodong.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wei Tiangong took a deep breath, \"We're here to bid you farewell.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1090,"2026-06-06T15:42:49.622Z",1,"novelbin.me","c4a79be34525e3ef73d66ea337b2694a2070cc0e361f030cbddef6bb089c41f8","high-martial-arts-invincible-starts-from-basic-a-chapter-8","high-martial-arts-invincible-starts-from-basic-a-chapter-6",808,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fhigh-martial-arts-invincible-starts-from-basic-a-cover.jpg"]