The Power of the Bow and Arrow is Astonishing

Su Chen had loved playing shooting games since he was a child, and today, he finally got the chance to experience it firsthand.

Games like the old 3399 flash games and various shooting games he had played had the same fundamental mechanics as archery.

They all shared a common trait: the moment the shot was fired, there was an exhilarating sense of satisfaction.

If he could keep shooting continuously, that feeling of unexpected thrill could last indefinitely.

After parking the RV, Su Chen used some wood and refined iron to craft a bow based on a simple mold.

The finished product took Su Chen by surprise.

"Why is it so small? Is this a toy for ants?"

He could hardly believe it.

The bow was much smaller than he had imagined, far from the stereotypical image of a traditional bow.

Its handle was only as long as a pen, and it weighed about the same as a book. It looked exactly like the kind of toy bow used by children.

"It's so light. If I hadn't made it myself using proper materials, I'd think it was defective," Su Chen muttered as he repeatedly tested the tiny bow, feeling thoroughly disappointed.

"Sigh, the higher the expectations, the greater the disappointment," he lamented.

Still, Su Chen didn't want to dwell on it. At the very least, it was better than having nothing.

"I'll treat it as a self-defense weapon. Something is better than nothing."

For now, this was the best he could do.

While the bow's texture and feel weren't exceptional, its small size was an advantage. It was so compact that it could be easily operated with one hand and even fit into his pocket—just the right size.

But could such a tiny bow really be a self-defense tool? If he encountered a threat and pulled this out, the initial reaction might be shock—but once they got a good look, wouldn't they burst out laughing?

That would be utterly humiliating.

"Maybe this bow's potential will shine when paired with proper arrows in the future?"

This was the only excuse Su Chen could make for himself at the moment.

Despite its shortcomings, Su Chen felt he could adapt to the bow. His years of playing shooting games had given him excellent aim.

However, for now, he only had a bow and no arrows. He'd have to make them himself.

Out here, everything had to be made by hand. If you lacked practical skills, it was easy to accomplish nothing.

Making arrows turned out to be a particularly frustrating challenge. Su Chen had no idea what materials to use, or what the ideal length and thickness should be.

These issues were proving to be quite tricky.

Determined, Su Chen began experimenting. He tried using fallen branches from the roadside as makeshift arrows.

Since arrows were consumable items—typically only usable once—it made sense to make them in large quantities so he wouldn't run out during critical moments.

Gathering a few branches, Su Chen began testing their viability. His loyal dog, Er Bao, stuck close by his side, ever the faithful companion.

After collecting four or five branches, Su Chen paused. The next step was to see if these branches were functional. If they worked, they might even help him catch small animals.

In this area, most of the daytime animals were docile livestock—chickens, ducks, and sheep.

From others' past experiences, Su Chen knew that trying to catch them by hand was futile. He'd only waste energy. If you really wanted to catch them barehanded, you might as well sit under a tree and wait for a rabbit to run into it.

Although that method was silly, it was at least effortless.

Su Chen found most of the advice from previous survivors to be unrealistic nonsense.

But then, another problem arose.

The dry wood he picked up from the roadside was too brittle. Every time he set it on the bow, it snapped within seconds.

One branch breaking was understandable, but after several trials, almost all of them had shattered.

Frustrated, Su Chen flopped down on the ground to rest.

[RV World: As winter approaches, the days will only grow colder, and daylight will become increasingly scarce. Please use your time wisely during the day to gather food and strengthen your defenses.]

[Time: Four hours until nightfall…

Weather: The forecast shows a gradual rise in temperature over the next few days. Use this stable period to prepare, as time will become increasingly limited.]

[Important Reminder:

The level of monsters will grow more terrifying as night falls. Please upgrade your weapons as soon as possible.]

"Alright, enough resting. Time to figure this out," Su Chen said, getting back on his feet.

Laziness could get you killed in this world.

Returning to the RV, Su Chen grabbed some sturdier wood and his dagger and got to work.

"This wood should be suitable for making arrows," he muttered as he focused on his task.

The bright light inside the RV created a stark contrast to the dim, yellow glow of the old alcohol lamp he used before.

Over the past few days, Su Chen's hands-on skills had improved significantly. Tasks that would normally require a professional carpenter, like crafting arrows, were now within his reach.

"Life really forces you to grow," Su Chen chuckled, while Er Bao lay nearby, watching him work as usual.

Half an hour later…

"Ah, finally done. I'm exhausted," Su Chen sighed, leaning back.

The table was now covered with arrows of varying lengths and thicknesses. While they weren't uniform, they were functional, and that was good enough for Su Chen.

He wasn't a perfectionist, nor did he have the skills to make them look polished.

Frankly, though he found the toy-like bow ridiculous, he was still excited to test it.

He set up a piece of paper on a tree, drawing a simple target on it.

"Just like in the shooting games I love," he mused, though this setup was far cruder.

With the bow and his handmade arrows in hand, Su Chen prepared for his first shot.

As expected, there was a big difference between games and reality.

His hands trembled from inexperience, and his movements were stiff. Closing one eye, he raised the bow, forming a perfect triangle.

He aimed slightly above the center of the target, recalling his knowledge from shooting games—always account for recoil.

Releasing the arrow, it flew along its intended path and struck the tree.

"This is insane!" Su Chen exclaimed, his eyes widening in shock. He stood frozen in place, utterly stunned by what he had just witnessed.

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