ALL NOVEL Chapter 10: Maybe I Overthink
Chapter 10: Maybe I Overthink
Of course, there’s also some “not so good” news, which is that to increase the body enhancement level from 3 to 4, it requires 4 potential points.
At the current growth rate of one potential point per day, it will take 4 days to achieve this.
“If I could eat more meat, maybe it would only take two days,” he muttered to himself, a wry smile gradually appearing on his face.
It’s conceivable that even if the hunting team had a good catch today, the amount of meat his family would get was still not much. Two catties would be very good.
Tonight, he ate almost half of it himself. As the main support of the family, his father only ate a few pieces. This was definitely not acceptable.
“It’s better to improve my basic archery level as soon as possible. No rush for physical enhancement. After all, my father and the others are not much stronger than normal people. I can’t always let them take risks.”
Thinking of this, Chen Fan took a deep breath and drew his bowstring, feeling much more relaxed. Without thinking, it was certainly a benefit of body enhancement.
As soon as he released his fingers, the arrow shot out with a “whoosh” and hit the bullseye.
He adjusted his breathing and then continued to shoot a second arrow, and a third.
In the distant wilderness, the occasional roar of unknown fierce beasts could be heard. After the roars, there was a dead silence.
Chen Fan didn’t know how long had passed when he felt a wave of drowsiness and his arm was sore and numb.
“Looks like tonight, this is as far as I can go.”
He yawned and looked at his skill panel.
[Basic Archery lv1 (76.5%)…]
“Faster than I imagined.”
A look of relief appeared on his face. It seemed that after practicing for another two or three hours tomorrow morning, [Basic Archery] could reach level 2. Considering the time in the afternoon and evening, level 3 should be achievable, right?
With smooth progress, the day after tomorrow, he could go out with the hunting team.
If they could catch some prey, they could not only survive but also become stronger!
…
The next day, as the night slowly faded away, a faint light appeared on the distant horizon. Before long, it was dawn.
At the entrance of the camp, people were already gathering. Most of them were the elderly, women, and children, looking pale and thin, their eyes filled with complex emotions as they watched a group of a dozen people outside.
They knew these people were going to seek refuge in Zhao Family Fortress.
That was the strongest human settlement within a hundred miles. It was said that there was no shortage of food and clothing, and the people living there were very happy.
Of course, such favorable treatment was not for everyone. Healthy adult men could enter with their families, and women under forty could too. But others, like weak men, the elderly, and children, had no chance.
Today, the Wei brothers were taking their families to Zhao Family Fortress. Once they left, there would be even less food in the camp.
Chen Guodong stood at the forefront of the crowd, tears in his eyes.
Today, they parted ways. Unless they met in the wilderness, and even then, they would be competitors, not friends.
“Take care!”
He excitedly patted Wei Tiangong’s shoulder, his eyes sweeping over a few familiar faces behind him.
“Take care, Guodong.”
Wei Tiangong also patted Chen Guodong’s shoulder.
“Take care, Brother Guodong.”
“Brother Guodong, if you come to Zhao Family Fortress, we can introduce you.”
“Yes, Brother Guodong, we’re waiting for you!”
Chen Guodong shook his head. Once he made a decision, he wouldn’t change it.
“Take care, everyone.”
The family members behind them reluctantly waved goodbye to their acquaintances in the crowd.
If they had any choice, they wouldn’t leave. But staying offered no hope.
For a moment, the sound of crying filled the air. Under the gaze of the crowd, Wei Tiangong and his group gradually walked away, becoming tiny black dots in the distance until they completely disappeared.
“Brother Wei and the others have left.”
A flat-headed man said dejectedly, his eyes filled with confusion and worry about the future.
Chen Guodong turned around, looked at everyone, cleared his throat, and said, “Everyone go back. The rest of us, get ready to go hunting later. Tiangong and the others may have left, but I believe we can still survive well with our strength.”
People, disheartened, left in small groups.
Live well, can we really live well?
After the elderly, women, and children left, the original team of a dozen people were suddenly reduced by half. Including Chen Guodong, only eight people remained.
“Hahaha.”
A bald man laughed, “Not bad, we still have eight people.”
The others smiled bitterly at his words.
Among them, some could have gone to Zhao Family Fortress, but out of loyalty to Chen Guodong, they didn’t want to leave at this time.
“Baldy, you speak lightly,” said a round-faced man in annoyance. “With the Wei brothers gone, there are no archers in the team. Catching prey will be difficult.”
Baldy’s smile froze, but then he laughed again, “Why panic, we’ll use traps.”
“…”
Everyone was speechless.
“After hunting, we’ll practice archery again. Without some long-range attacks, we’re at a disadvantage,” Chen Guodong sighed, then looked at everyone, “Shall we go?”
…
Zhang hobbled back from the camp gate and saw a figure practicing archery from afar.
“Young people do have good legs and feet, back so soon.”
He thought, then suddenly frowned. Wait, did he see this kid in the crowd? It seemed he really didn’t see him.
He slowly walked over and couldn’t help asking, “Weren’t you at the gate earlier?”
Chen Fan turned his head, smiled, and said, “No, I came here directly after breakfast.”
“…” Zhang stared wide-eyed.
“Uncle Zhang, are you talking about the Wei brothers leaving?”
Chen Fan shot another arrow and, taking a moment to relax, said, “They talked to my dad last night, and I was there. My dad went this morning. Whether I go or not doesn’t make much difference.”
“That’s true.”
He nodded.
The Wei brothers were determined to leave. No one could stop them, and trying would just make it awkward for both sides.
He then looked at Chen Fan, thinking this kid seemed different.
Moreover, he seemed to be enjoying archery, maybe this kid could really replace the Wei brothers in the camp’s hunting team?
“Am I thinking too optimistically?”
He shook his head. It was too difficult, not something that could be explained in a few words.
“You guys, get your spirits up!”
He went to the other
side and began scolding a few young men.
Chen Fan couldn’t help but laugh, then focused again on the target.
One arrow, another, and another.