Training

Mu Lan sighed as he realized that the archers were struggling with a shortage of arrows. Even though beginners started the game with 100 arrows, the cost of buying arrows in the city was high. A thousand arrows were being sold for 10 copper coins, a steep price for archers at the moment. The idea of crafting a quiver that produced unlimited arrows came to Mu Lan's mind after completing his training.

Without paying attention to the people around him, Mu Lan walked towards the trainer. He got lost among the crowd of trainers specializing in different fields. From instructors teaching martial arts to those offering monster-hunting tactics, each one was more challenging than the last. Completing these training sessions would grant a stat point, further motivating Mu Lan.

Each city had ten trainers, all offering beginner-level training. However, advanced trainers were typically found in larger cities. There were also rumors of hidden trainers scattered across the world—some believed they were real, while others dismissed them as mere legends. What mattered to Mu Lan was the knowledge and experience these trainers offered, as it would strengthen him and improve his abilities.

Wasting no time, Mu Lan began speaking to the trainer with a sincere attitude. The AI in the game was highly advanced, nearly on par with human intelligence. It was impossible to deceive the NPCs; those who tried received negative marks, which led to a change in the NPCs' behavior when those players returned. Knowing this, Mu Lan understood the importance of being honest and respectful when interacting with the trainer.

As Mu Lan approached the trainer, he noticed the serious expression on the trainer's face, a hint of the difficulty of the training ahead. But the promise of a reward excited him. A window popped up in front of him, displaying the details of the trainer's task. Mu Lan carefully reviewed the task and began preparing for it.

[Training Quest]

With the arrows and bows provided by Trainer Lei Lei, you must continuously hit the scarecrows for one hour.

Trainer Lei Lei wants to test your perseverance, as many people grow bored of this task and prefer hunting monsters. Therefore, Lei Lei wants to see your determination firsthand. If you prove your perseverance, you will earn 1 stat point.

[Quest Reward]

1 Stat Point

Mu Lan immediately headed toward the scarecrows with the arrows he received from Lei Lei. As he started hitting the scarecrows, he noticed that only a few others were attempting the same task, while most players had gone off to hunt monsters, believing it would make them stronger faster.

Mu Lan knew the importance of completing this task and earning the stat point. While others focused on gaining experience by hunting monsters, he aimed to stand out through his perseverance. This was not just about earning a stat point but also about proving his determination and resolve.

As Mu Lan took his first steps toward becoming an archer, he remembered his experience playing as an Assassin in his past life. But seeing the magnificence of archers firsthand, he wondered why he hadn't chosen this class before. This time, he decided he wanted to be an archer. The feeling of every arrow released from the bowstring and the sense of accomplishment after a precise hit captivated him.

Mu Lan drew his bow, and as he pulled the string back, an arrow materialized in the quiver. He aimed at the scarecrow and released the arrow.

Thwack!

-2

He had dealt 2 damage to the scarecrow. Mu Lan was still a novice at using the bow, but as a player who had mastered daggers in the past, his current archery skills couldn't yet match that level of expertise.

Watching the time pass, he continued hitting the scarecrows. With each shot, he could feel himself improving. At the end of the 60-minute training session, Mu Lan noticed that his archery skills had developed a bit more. He was now slightly more experienced, and this newfound experience gave him confidence.

Ding!

[You have completed the quest. You have earned 1 stat point.]

Mu Lan had hit the scarecrow for a full hour and immediately allocated his newly earned stat point to agility. After completing the task, he moved on to the next trainer. He still had 9 more training sessions to complete.

Approaching the next trainer, he initiated a conversation to receive his next task. He was ready for the next challenge.

"Ho ho, I see you've successfully completed Trainer Lei Lei's task, but my training is more challenging than Lei Lei's. Let's see if your determination can handle my training."

[Training Quest]

Trainer Zuo Yarsen's Test: Hitting moving targets. You need to hit 100 targets with your arrows within one hour, and the targets will increase in speed as you go.

[Quest Reward]

1 Stat Point

Mu Lan, feeling confident after spending an hour hitting scarecrows, was happy because he had grown accustomed to archery and felt more skilled with his bow. Now that it was time to hit moving targets, he believed he could accomplish this task in just one hour. This training would make him stronger in archery, enabling him to hit moving targets faster and more accurately. Mu Lan began preparing for the new task with focus.

Without wasting time, Mu Lan headed to the training area and started his session. With the arrows provided by the trainer, he could practice as much as he wanted. Since he currently had no money to buy arrows, this was an excellent opportunity. Mu Lan focused on his targets, concentrating on hitting the moving objects.

Drawing his bow and aiming at a moving target, Mu Lan noticed that the target was a small rabbit. Unlike the monster rabbits in the game, this one was a wooden rabbit controlled by the AI. The rabbit hopped and dodged like a real one. Mu Lan aimed carefully and released the arrow, successfully hitting the target.

This successful shot demonstrated Mu Lan's increasing skill and accuracy with moving targets. Feeling more confident, he concentrated even harder on the training and aimed at the next target.

After hitting the rabbit, Mu Lan checked his progress.

[Quest Progress]

1/100 Remaining Time: 59:40

He had successfully hit his first target in just 20 seconds. Motivated by this achievement, Mu Lan quickly moved on to his next target and continued to focus on hitting his subsequent targets. After about half an hour, he had completed hitting all the rabbits.

Ding!

[You have completed the quest. You have earned 1 stat point.]

After successfully completing the tasks from the other trainers, Mu Lan now held a "city ticket," which allowed him to teleport to any city for free once. Additionally, he earned 1 fame point. Fame was a highly valuable resource in the game and was typically difficult to obtain. However, Mu Lan had earned this rare reward early in the game, putting him a step ahead of other players.

With his fame 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, satisfied with his rewards, prepared for his next adventure.

When Mu Lan asked Beng Zeng about his progress, he quickly received a reply. "Mu, these training quests are really getting tough. I think it'll take me another 3-4 hours to finish them. What about you? Did you complete yours?"

Reading Beng Zeng's message, Mu Lan understood that he was also struggling with the challenging training sessions. "I've also completed my basic training," Mu Lan replied.

"I'll take care of a few tasks in the city while I wait for you to finish. Once you're done, we'll start leveling up together. Plus, I have a special gift for you. Hurry up and finish those quests!" he added.

After telling Mu Lan that he would finish soon, Beng Zeng returned to his task. Meanwhile, Mu Lan focused on his own mission. He was determined to craft a quiver that could produce unlimited arrows to solve the archers' major issue.