62: Daily Cultivation

Three days later, in the mountains outside Qinghe County.

Chen Linsheng stood tall in a clearing, holding a longbow with a sleek design, dark brown limbs, and a faintly golden string—it was the Four-Stone Strongbow he had recently acquired and named the "fierce wind bow."

His gaze was as sharp as an eagle's, locking onto a small flock of sparrows flying overhead.

His movements were lightning-fast; he simultaneously drew three arrows from the quiver, nocked them, his arm muscles bulging. Python Dragon Strength quietly circulated, and the bow was drawn taut like a full moon!

"Swoosh! Swoosh! Swoosh!"

The three arrows flew through the air, almost touching tip-to-tail, moving so fast they left only three blurry black streaks!

In the air, the three targeted sparrows didn't even have time to turn before they were precisely pierced, flapping their wings as they tumbled down from the sky.

[Martial Skill: Overlapping Waves Archery (Initiate)]

[Progress: (0/800)]

[Divine Effect: Rapid Triple Shot, Initial Charge Mastery, Unyielding Arrow Momentum. Can quickly fire three consecutive arrows, which are connected tip-to-tail and incredibly swift. Initially understands how to briefly charge the draw, increasing the power of the first arrow by thirty percent. The fired arrows initially possess a penetrating resilience, making them difficult to block or deflect.]

The spirit book in his mind vibrated, and new characters appeared, causing Chen Linsheng's lips to curve slightly.

He stepped forward, swiftly removed the arrows from the three sparrows, wiped off the blood, and returned them to his quiver.

Immediately afterward, he exerted force with his feet. Eight Steps Catching Cicada instantly activated, and his figure sped toward the depths of the mountain range like a wisp of smoke.

In less than the time it takes to drink a cup of tea, he arrived at the entrance of a unique canyon.

Before he even reached the canyon entrance, he heard the roaring of strong winds, which whipped up the sand and dead leaves on the ground, forming small tornadoes that swirled and danced at the entrance, causing his clothes to snap loudly.

However, this strong wind, which would have been enough to make an ordinary person lose their footing, only caused Chen Linsheng's body to sway slightly.

Far from being afraid, his eyes showed delight.

The day before yesterday, when he visited the Mangshan Black Market again, he spent ten Silver to buy a piece of information from a seemingly down-on-his-luck Jianghu traveler: besides medicinal baths and beating, cultivating external hard Qigong could also involve tempering oneself using the great power of nature. This information specifically mentioned a "Wind Valley" in the Qinghe County mountain range where strong winds blew year-round.

Relying on the insight of Tracking Perfection and the sensitivity of Celestial Phenomena Minor Achievement to air current changes, he searched carefully in the mountains and indeed found this place.

After carefully sensing his surroundings, Minute Insight and Beast Intuition repeatedly confirmed that there was no ambush or other dangerous aura inside the valley. Chen Linsheng no longer hesitated, leaping into the canyon.

"Boom—!"

Upon entering the valley, the wind force suddenly increased severalfold!

The violent airflow was like invisible giant hammers, slamming into him frantically from all directions, and the swirling crushed stones hit his body with crackling sounds.

Chen Linsheng let out a low shout. The Qi and blood within his body roared into circulation, and Hunyuan True Body spontaneously activated!

The invisible Hunyuan Domain three feet around him quietly unfolded. Although the strong winds could still penetrate this force field, most of their force had already been weakened and dispersed.

His feet were firmly rooted to the ground, and his body remained motionless amidst the strong winds.

He immediately assumed a stance and fully circulated the method of the Golden Bell Shield.

The continuous immense pressure brought by the strong wind felt like countless invisible large hands constantly squeezing and hammering all the muscles in his body.

Under this extreme pressure, his muscle fibers instinctively contracted and resisted, forcing the circulation of his Qi and blood to become more rapid. The Cultivation effect of the Golden Bell Shield far surpassed his usual strenuous training!

The medicinal power within his body was also rapidly consumed at this moment, causing his Physical Body refinement progress to increase rapidly!

He was like a reef in the strong wind, enduring the impact of raging waves, his muscles becoming tighter and firmer through resistance.

It wasn't until the sun began to set in the west, and he felt that today's Cultivation was nearing the limit his Physical Body could endure, that Chen Linsheng slowly ended his practice, stepping out of the Wind Valley against the fierce wind.

Leaving the Wind Valley, he did not rest but went straight to the dock, piloting his reinforced Zouke boat toward the depths of the Qinghe River.

The sky was darkening now, and the wind and waves on the river were noticeably stronger. Dark clouds began to gather, signaling an impending storm.

Chen Linsheng was not alarmed but delighted; this was the perfect opportunity to temper his Boating and Celestial Phenomena.

He stood at the bow of the rocking boat, fully activating the Divine Effect of Celestial Phenomena Minor Achievement, carefully observing the changes in the cloud layers, the shifts in wind direction, and the ripples in the water, attempting to predict the trend and intensity of the wind and waves in advance.

At the same time, his feet seemed glued to the deck, constantly adjusting his center of gravity with the pitching of the boat. The "Man-Boat Unity" of Boating Minor Achievement allowed him to maintain absolute control over the vessel.

Amidst this violent rocking and changing Celestial Phenomena, he once again drew the fierce wind bow, nocked an arrow, and practiced Overlapping Waves Archery, using distant driftwood bobbing with the waves and fish occasionally leaping out of the water as targets.

He sought balance dynamically, maintained accuracy amidst the shaking, and grasped the true meaning of exerting force like overlapping sea waves, each wave higher than the last.

Experience in Boating and Celestial Phenomena accumulated rapidly, and the proficiency of Overlapping Waves Archery also steadily increased.

As night fell and the storm gradually subsided, Chen Linsheng piloted the boat back.

Returning home, after a warm dinner with Su Wan and Aunt Zhang, and a brief rest, he quietly submerged himself into the river bottom again and entered the Immortal Cave rich in Spiritual Qi.

This place was quiet and uninhabited, with abundant Spiritual Qi, making it an excellent location for Cultivating Qi and strength, and attempting to break through Bottlenecks.

He sat cross-legged, discarded all distracting thoughts, and fully circulated Python Dragon Strength.

The unique breathing technique echoed within the Immortal Cave. His Qi and blood, like pythons and dragons, surged and circulated deep within his muscles, continuously refining and strengthening, pushing towards higher levels.

Day after day, he tempered the Golden Bell Shield in the Wind Valley during the day, honed his Boating, Celestial Phenomena, and archery skills amidst the wind and waves of the Qinghe River, and strenuously Cultivated Python Dragon Strength in the riverbed Immortal Cave at night.

Just like that, seven fulfilling days passed in the blink of an eye.

Above the Qinghe River, the waves were slightly rippling. The Patrol Zouke Boat Chen Linsheng was on was cutting through the waves.

He sat quietly at the bow, his eyes slightly closed, seemingly resting, but in reality, the perceptions of Celestial Phenomena and Tracking had spread out like mercury spilled onto the ground, bringing every subtle disturbance in the surrounding waters into his mind.

Suddenly, his eyes snapped open, a sharp glint flashing and disappearing! Before anyone could see how he moved, the fierce wind bow was in his hand, and an arrow was nocked as if by an invisible hand.

The vibration of the bowstring was barely audible. The arrow had turned into a blurry phantom image, almost blending into the color of the water and sky, silently plunging into the water surface several yards ahead.

There was no massive splash as expected, only a rapidly spreading ripple.

The next moment, the arrow actually floated up from under the water on its own, and strung upon the fine iron shaft were three struggling Green Fish of varying sizes!

One arrow, three fish, and this was achieved from the rocking bow of a boat, shooting into the water where light refracts and resistance is immense!

"Hiss—"

The boat instantly fell silent, leaving only the sound of oars stroking the water.

Immediately following, incredible shouts of surprise erupted.

"My goodness!" Zhao Tiezhu's eyes widened like an ox's, his voice slightly distorted. "Boss! How... how did you do that?! Shooting fish underwater, and three with one arrow?!"

Li Qing stared intently at the arrow strung with fish. As a Skilled Archer himself, he could better appreciate the terror of this shot. His voice was dry: "The arrow entered the water almost silently, the force control was perfect, and it was able to float up on its own after piercing the fish... This, this is simply miraculous skill!"

Even Uncle Zhou, who was usually taciturn, tightened his grip on the rudder, a deep shock flashing in his eyes.

Little Tiger Wang was so excited his face was flushed red, and his eyes were filled with boundless admiration as he looked at Chen Linsheng's back.

Listening to the heartfelt exclamations of his subordinates, Chen Linsheng smiled slightly, flicked his wrist, and sent out a burst of subtle force, causing the arrow and the three fish to land lightly on the deck.

He looked at the spirit book that had already been updated in his mind:

[Martial Skill: Overlapping Waves Archery (Minor Achievement)]

[Progress: (0/2000)]

[Divine Effect: Double Wave Force, Arrow Momentum Lock, Subtle Air-Breaking Sound. The fired arrow contains two layers of force: one overt and one hidden. Upon impact, the hidden force erupts, making it impossible to guard against. When the arrow is released, it can faintly lock onto the opponent using mental energy, making it difficult for them to completely evade using ordinary Movement Techniques. The sound of the arrow breaking the air is sharply reduced, making it more concealed and harder to defend against.]

'Double Wave Force, Arrow Momentum Lock...'

Chen Linsheng understood in his heart that for that shot, he had used the "Arrow Momentum Lock" of the Minor Achievement Realm to vaguely perceive the movements of the fish underwater, and cleverly pierced them with the "Double Wave Force," thereby achieving such a result.