Mu Lan sighed, knowing that archers often faced an arrow shortage. Even though beginners started with 100 arrows, the cost of purchasing arrows in the city was quite high. A bundle of 1,000 arrows was sold for 10 copper coins, which was a hefty price for archers at this stage. An idea struck Mu Lan's mind—after completing his training, he would create a quiver that could produce unlimited arrows.
Ignoring the surrounding people, Mu Lan stepped towards the trainers. His eyes scanned the crowd of trainers, each specializing in different areas—from combat arts to monster hunting tactics, all were challenging in their own way. Completing these trainings awarded a stat point, which boosted Mu Lan's motivation.
Each city had 10 trainers offering beginner-level training, but advanced trainers were usually found in large cities. Rumors abounded about hidden trainers scattered around the world—some believed they existed, while others dismissed them as mere myths. For Mu Lan, the important thing was the knowledge and experience each trainer offered, as it would enhance his strength and skills.
Without wasting any time, Mu Lan approached a trainer and began a friendly conversation. The game's AI was developed to closely mimic human intelligence. NPCs couldn't be tricked, and players who tried to deceive them received negative marks, which led to NPCs developing a negative attitude towards them. Mu Lan understood the importance of being honest and respectful in his interactions with trainers.
When Mu Lan stood before the trainer, he noticed the trainer's serious expression and words hinted at the training's difficulty. However, the promise of a reward excited him. A window appeared in front of him, detailing the trainer's quest. Mu Lan carefully read the quest and began preparing himself.
[Training Quest]
Use the bow and arrows provided by Trainer Lei Lei to hit the scarecrows continuously for one hour. Trainer Lei Lei wants to test your perseverance, as most people get bored and turn to monster hunting. Prove your perseverance and earn 1 stat point.
[Quest Reward]
1 Stat Point
Mu Lan headed to the scarecrow area with the arrows given by Lei Lei. As he started hitting the scarecrows, he noticed only a few others were attempting the same task. Most players had opted for monster hunting, believing it would make them stronger faster.
Mu Lan understood the importance of completing this quest and earning the stat point. He wanted to stand out with his perseverance in an environment where most people preferred hunting monsters. This wasn't just about earning a stat point; it was also about proving his determination and resolve.
As Mu Lan took his first steps in experiencing archery, he recalled his past life as an Assassin. Seeing the magnificence of archery, he wondered why he hadn't chosen it earlier. The thrill of feeling each arrow release from the bowstring and the sense of accomplishment from a successful hit captivated him.
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Mu Lan took his bow, drew it, and an arrow appeared directly on the bowstring. He aimed at the scarecrow and released the arrow.
Thwack!
-2
The scarecrow took 2 damage. Mu Lan was new to using a bow and was still a novice. As a master of dagger use, his current archery skills couldn't compare.
He kept track of the time and continued hitting the scarecrows. With each hit, he felt himself improving. By the end of the 60-minute training session, Mu Lan noticed a slight improvement in his archery skills. He felt more experienced and confident.
Ding!
[Quest Completed. You have earned 1 Stat Point.]
Mu Lan hit the scarecrows for a full hour and immediately allocated his earned stat point to agility. Having completed the quest, he headed to the next trainer. He still had nine more trainings to complete.
Approaching the next trainer to receive a new quest, he spoke with them. He was ready for the next step in his training.
"Ho ho, I see you've successfully completed Trainer Lei Lei's quest, but my training is even more challenging. Let's see if your perseverance can handle it."
[Training Quest]
Trainer Zuo Yarsen's test: Hitting moving targets. You need to hit increasingly faster-moving targets with your arrows. Complete the training by hitting 100 targets within one hour.
[Quest Reward]
1 Stat Point
Mu Lan felt a bit relieved, remembering that the previous training involved hitting scarecrows for one hour. Now, he felt more skilled with the bow and confident in his abilities. He believed he could complete this new task within an hour. Moreover, this training would further enhance his archery skills, making him faster and more accurate against moving targets. Focusing on the new quest, Mu Lan began his preparations.
Without wasting any time, Mu Lan went to the training area and started the training. Using the arrows provided by the trainer, he began practicing. He wanted to make the most of this opportunity, as he currently couldn't afford to buy arrows. Mu Lan concentrated on hitting the moving targets.
Drawing his bow and aiming at the moving target, Mu Lan noticed that the target was a small rabbit. However, unlike the game's monster rabbits, this was a wooden rabbit controlled by AI. The rabbit hopped around just like a real one. Mu Lan aimed and released the arrow, successfully hitting the target.
This successful hit demonstrated Mu Lan's growing skills and his mastery over moving targets. Gaining confidence, Mu Lan focused even more and aimed at the next target.
After hitting the rabbit, Mu Lan immediately checked his quest progress.
[Quest Progress]
1/100 Remaining Time: 59:40
He had hit the first target in just 20 seconds. Motivated by this success, Mu Lan quickly moved on to the next target and continued focusing on subsequent ones. In about half an hour, he had hit all the rabbits.
Ding!
[Quest Completed. You have earned 1 Stat Point.]
After successfully completing the other trainers' quests, Mu Lan now had the "city ticket" that allowed him one free teleportation to any city. Additionally, he had earned 1 reputation point. Reputation points were a valuable resource in the game and were usually hard to come by. However, Mu Lan had earned this rare reward early in the game, giving him an advantage over other players.
With the reputation point, Mu Lan would have better privileges in the city. This would further strengthen his position in the game and speed up his progress. Mu Lan welcomed the rewards and began preparing for his next adventure.
When Mu Lan asked Beng Zeng about his status, he received a quick response. "Mu, these training quests are getting really tough. I estimate it will take another 3-4 hours. How about you? Have you finished the quests?"
Mu Lan understood that Beng Zeng was also struggling with tough training. "I have completed the basic training as well," he replied.
"I will complete a few tasks in the city until you arrive. Once you're here, we'll start getting stronger. Also, I have a special gift prepared for you. Hurry up and finish the quests," he added.
After Beng Zeng acknowledged and continued with his quest, Mu Lan focused on his own task. He was determined to solve the major problem archers faced by creating a quiver that could produce unlimited arrows.