3: Skill upgrade and three-choice enhancement

"Skills, and even proficiency display."

Bai Xuan also liked reading web novels, so he naturally understood how powerful a system with both attribute points and skill proficiency panels was, and how terrifyingly high its potential ceiling could be.

Moreover, the player template he possessed likely had more functions than just these two.

His future was truly bright.

Since Archery appeared as a skill in his [Character] page's skill bar, and even displayed its proficiency.

Then Bai Xuan was naturally more motivated to practice Archery.

When he was tired, he rested; when he was hungry, he bought something to eat next to the Archery range; when he was thirsty, he bought a cup of lemonade nearby.

So, at 2:32 PM, the skill leveled up.

[Archery LV1 → LV2]

[The effects of the skill "Archery" have been comprehensively improved, and the player can choose one of the following three enhancement options:]

[Long Range: Shooting distance increased by 5%]

[Rapid Fire: Shooting speed increased by 5%]

[Precision: Shooting accuracy increased by 5%]

"That's interesting... after a skill levels up, not only are its effects comprehensively improved, but it also gains an additional three-in-one enhancement."

"Actually, there's nothing to hesitate about. In my opinion, the most important attribute for [Archery] is [Precision]. If you can't hit, no matter how great the arrow's lethality or how fast the shooting speed, it's all useless."

His gaze fell on the description of [Precision]. Although the bonus wasn't high, only five percent, it would be different when accumulated.

If he chose [Precision] every time the skill [Archery] leveled up.

A max-level [Archery] skill would already have a very high hit rate, and with the additional [Precision] bonus, wouldn't his arrows be close to "guaranteed hits"?

"I'm really looking forward to my future more and more."

"I wonder how terrifying a max-level [Archery] truly is."

"Maybe it could allow me to easily become a world champion in Archery."

"Although it's impossible for me to become a professional athlete."

Muttering to himself, Bai Xuan made his choice.

As [Archery] gained the [Precision] bonus, Bai Xuan, raising his bow again, also felt a strange sensation... It was a very subtle feeling, hard to describe, but roughly, it felt like he had a better 'feel' for it.

Draw the string, aim, shoot!

His movements became more skilled, flowing like water, and the release of power became smooth and unrestrained.

His shooting speed increased, the arrow's speed also increased, its lethality naturally became stronger, and its hit rate became even higher.

Precise, elegant!

"Thwack!!!"

From a distance of twenty meters, a perfect bullseye.

Following that, Bai Xuan smoothly shot three more arrows, all hitting the bullseye.

This terrifying rate of progress truly surprised Bai Xuan.

"Ordinary people without talent, no matter what skill they learn, find it difficult to achieve anything."

"But for me, who has a player template, no matter what skill I learn, as long as I'm willing to put in the time and effort, I can level it up to max."

"What does this mean?"

"I can become a top-tier athlete, or a top-tier doctor, or even a top-tier scientist. I can easily gain fame and fortune, and even change the world."

"How wonderful, I've finally become a genius, and with my player template, I've become a true genius, and the most top-tier, most versatile genius."

"I'm already impatient to master a max-level skill."

"Focus on practicing Archery."

Gathering his thoughts, clearing his mind of distractions, Bai Xuan began to practice Archery with his full attention.

On the other side, the boss, who had just finished being busy, inadvertently looked at Bai Xuan, and then couldn't help but be stunned.

One arrow, two arrows, three arrows...

"Shooting so fast? Shooting so accurately?"

"A genius!"

Not only the boss, but also some girls, seeing that Bai Xuan was handsome and shot arrows quickly and accurately, couldn't help but keep looking at him.

Some girls even showed eager expressions, wanting to ask Bai Xuan for his contact information.

However, Bai Xuan was too focused, and those girls, seeing him so concentrated, didn't want to disturb him.

Just like that, time quickly passed.

Bai Xuan rested when he was tired, and continued when he recovered.

He didn't finish until seven in the evening.

After finishing, Bai Xuan paid the money and also bought a twenty-five-pound recurve hunting bow, a set of protective gear, and three hundred arrows at the Archery range, spending a total of five thousand yuan.

Although there was some markup, it wasn't too much. The owner of this Archery range was quite conscientious; perhaps he also wanted to retain Bai Xuan as a major customer, so he even gave him a quiver.

But these were all minor matters.

"Oh, by the way, Bai Xuan, you've been practicing at the Archery range all day. You might be fine now, but your arms will definitely be very sore tomorrow."

"I recommend you find a professional physiotherapy clinic to recover. The one at the entrance of Third Middle School is pretty good."

"I understand."

Bai Xuan nodded. Although he didn't know much about physiotherapy, his phone wasn't just for show; a quick search would tell him everything.

So, Bai Xuan got the following results.

Physiotherapy is a method of treating diseases and restoring body functions through physical means.

It can use methods like heat therapy and electrotherapy to dilate local blood vessels, speed up blood flow, improve blood circulation, and increase the supply of oxygen and nutrients, which helps to eliminate inflammation and swelling.

Methods like massage and traction can relax muscles, reduce muscle tension and spasms, and relieve pain; some physiotherapy methods, such as ultrasound therapy, can also directly act on nerve endings to reduce the transmission of pain signals.

In addition, physiotherapy can also restore joint function, promote tissue repair, and boost immunity...

"Looks pretty good, so I'll give it a try."

Since the Archery range owner recommended the physiotherapy clinic at the entrance of Third Middle School, Bai Xuan didn't plan to look for others. He went out, found his electric scooter, and headed straight for Third Middle School.

"Kangti Physiotherapy Clinic, the decor is quite ordinary."

"And the prices are quite cheap, but then again, it makes sense."

"Located at the entrance of Third Middle School, the main customers should be sports students."

"If that's the case, then it must be very professional and cheap."

The logic was simple.

Sports students specialize in sports; if this Kangti Physiotherapy Clinic wasn't professional, they wouldn't come.

Moreover, most sports students are poor students without much money; if it were too expensive, they couldn't afford it.

"Classmate, where are you uncomfortable?"

"My arms, I've been practicing Archery all day."

"Oh, I see. How about a massage and electrotherapy?"

"Alright."

Bai Xuan agreed directly.

There wasn't much to say about the massage and electrotherapy; it was somewhat comfortable, but not extremely so, at least Bai Xuan didn't particularly like the feeling.

However, to ensure his arms were in better condition tomorrow, Bai Xuan decided to get physiotherapy every time he finished practicing Archery.

After all, now was not the time to save money.

An hour passed quickly.

The massage and electrotherapy together only cost eighty yuan, which was indeed cheap.

After returning home, Bai Xuan didn't plan to enter the game world.

He'd rest for a night and decide tomorrow.

At 9:17 PM, Bai Xuan, lying in bed, was shopping online.

"The recurve hunting bow I bought at the Archery range is twenty-five pounds, which is just right for now, but as my [Archery] level increases and my strength attribute grows, I'll naturally need bows with higher poundage."

"I'll buy one each of thirty, forty, and fifty pounds."

"And arrows. At the Archery range, I can only buy fiberglass arrows, and these arrows have too little lethality."

"I need to check online if there are any legally purchasable arrows with greater lethality."

Using Artificial Intelligence · Heavenly Book to search, Bai Xuan quickly found the answer.

Hunting broadheads, such as three-bladed broadheads and expandable broadheads, are designed to emphasize penetration and cutting effects, with significantly higher lethality than target broadheads.

Their use for hunting is prohibited in our country; according to the "Wildlife Protection Law" and local hunting ban policies, using bows and arrows for hunting is a criminal offense.

Hunting broadheads can be purchased but are limited to collection or professional venue use, and the broadheads must be disassembled for transport.

"Being able to legally purchase and possess them is enough."

"Anyway, I won't be using them in the real world."

"Then I'll buy three hundred first."

Just as he placed the order, a message suddenly popped up.

[Jiang Yuxi: Good Brother, I'm back from hiking. Want to grab a meal tomorrow?]