ATPnovel Chapter 12: Level 1 Arrow Tower
Chapter 12: Level 1 Arrow Tower
Shen Xing noticed the last note and a thought struck him: "It can actually be built in the mist?"
"Doesn't this mean I can build a large number of arrow towers around my territory, covering an area of several hundred meters, so that those monsters can't get close?"
Of course, the materials needed to achieve this are astronomical, and even advanced players cannot afford them.
Even if they can't cover the entire territory, these arrow towers still serve a great purpose.
For example, build a few outposts around the territory.
The moment the arrow tower is activated, it means a monster is approaching.
It can also be built near resource points in the wild, so there is no need to send out troops to protect it.
Shen Xing studied the blueprint without hesitation.
With a flash of light, the blueprint seemed to be ignited and quickly dissipated in my hand.
In the territory's [Buildings] interface, a new option, [Level 1 Arrow Tower], has been added.
Shen Xing was about to try out this building function.
With a thought, the outline of a clear arrow tower appeared before his eyes and moved continuously following his gaze.
When you look across an empty area of your territory, the ground is green, which means it's ready for construction.
When it scans other buildings, it turns red, indicating that there are already buildings in that area and construction is not allowed.
"It's quite convenient that you can build it as long as you choose a suitable open space."
Shen Xing pushed his wheelchair to the village entrance, intending to build the first arrow tower there.
It's called the village entrance, but it's actually just a gravel path with a few black wooden sheds on both sides.
The first wave of monster attacks came from this direction.
Therefore, building two arrow towers here can effectively provide fire support for troops and reduce pressure.
In fact, the entire village was completely exposed, and monsters could attack from any direction.
The beginner's guide says that this situation can be improved once the lords build walls.
[Consume 10 Soul Stones and 10 Vinar Silver Coins to build a level 1 Arrow Tower?]
"Yes."
The moment he clicked "OK," the materials in his backpack were automatically consumed.
On the open ground to the right of the path at the village entrance, the base of a tower automatically appeared and began to construct automatically.
[Under construction, estimated time: 6 hours and 45 minutes...]
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"It will take almost 7 hours, that's quite a long time."
Shen Xing sighed and built another one on the left side of the path.
In this way, with two arrow towers providing fire support simultaneously, the territory's security is greatly increased.
After finishing the construction, he clapped his hands and took out the third item from his backpack.
An antique scroll imbued with a magical aura.
【Phantom Clone Scroll】
[Quality: Blue]
[Effect: Upon use, if about to receive a fatal blow, a clone is created on the spot, and the user becomes invisible.]
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"This is good stuff!"
Shen Xing was overjoyed; this scroll could be a lifesaver in a critical moment.
He treasured it and put it in his backpack, keeping it close to his body. Then he produced a crossbow with an exquisite design.
The crossbow is entirely black, with brass gears embedded at both ends of the crossbow arm, giving it a substantial weight in the hand.
[Crossbow]
[Quality: Blue (Excellent)]
[Description: A powerful crossbow crafted by a skilled artisan, capable of inflicting considerable damage on Tier 1 creatures.]
Effective range: 45 meters
[Special Effect: Repeating Crossbow (Activating the trigger fires 3-4 arrows in quick succession; Cooldown: 60 seconds)]
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"The specifications are good, and the weight is just right, so it can be used even while in a wheelchair."
Shen Xing felt a surge of emotion, realizing that he finally possessed a means of attack.
No longer do we have to watch the troops fight in front while we stand behind helplessly, like before.
Unfortunately, only 12 arrows were found in the wolf's den this time, so we have to use them sparingly.
Moreover, crossbows like these cannot be used immediately upon receiving them; they require extensive practice.
After all, everything in this game is so realistic.
The control of power and the accuracy of weapons depend on the individual's skill level.
Unless you're a skilled archer who frequently uses bows and crossbows in real life, it's impossible to hit the bullseye every time you start out.
He pushed his wheelchair to a black wooden house, the dwelling of the beastmen.
Then he drew several circles on the door with a stick, using it as a makeshift target.
Then, he created some distance, took out his crossbow, and nocked an arrow onto the trigger.
"Click..."
As the gears turned, Shen Xing slightly raised his crossbow, aimed at the target on the door, and pulled the trigger!
The arrow shot out with a "whoosh" and hit its target with astonishing speed.
"Got it... my ass!"
The arrow hit the window directly, but didn't even touch the door; it went astray and ended up at Grandma's house.
"Again."
Undeterred, Shen Xing continued to draw his bow and shoot arrows!
"Knock! Knock knock!"
Arrows shot out, striking the wooden planks with a crisp sound.
When all twelve arrows were used up, he ordered an orc to go over and pull the arrows off the wooden house.
Time passed slowly.
In this village shrouded in mist, the sounds of arrows striking hollow wood and the sounds of orcs cutting flesh and blood echoed continuously.
After practicing for about an hour, Shen Xing stopped.
It wasn't that he didn't want to continue practicing, but rather that the arrows were already covered in cracks, and a few more attempts would probably render them completely unusable.
"This game is designed to be so realistic; even arrows have durability..."
Shen Xing was helpless, but after more than an hour of training, his accuracy had improved considerably.
At least we won't see the previous situation where the shot went completely astray.
"Boss...it's done disassembling!"
The gruff roar of Hellroar came from afar.
Shen Xing withdrew his gaze, pushed his wheelchair to the campfire, and immediately saw several kinds of materials neatly arranged on the ground.
Fresh offal and wolf meat were piled together, next to a fairly intact black wolf pelt.
The other wolf bones and fangs were placed on the other side.
Needless to say, the wolf meat and offal can be used directly as food to supplement the beastmen's meals.
Shen Xing didn't know what to do with the other materials.
So he took off his glasses again, took out his phone, logged into the forum, and typed "wild animal material processing" into the search bar.
Sure enough, I found a post in the strategy section titled "Processing and Utilization of Wild Animal Materials".
The above details the processing methods for various materials from wild animals.
For example, bones and teeth can be ground into arrowheads or daggers, and tendons can be twisted into bowstrings or ropes.
Fur can be sourced from skilled tailors who can use tools to craft leather armor and boots.
The more powerful the beast, the higher the quality of the materials it produces.
It is said that some powerful lords have even managed to assemble a complete set of gold equipment by hunting high-level beast kings in the mist.
After reading the post, Shen Xing gradually felt more confident.
Just when I was running out of arrows, I could make use of the bones on this black wolf.
So he gave Gorehowl a simple order: to have his men grind all the bones and teeth into bone arrows.
Although these orcs aren't very bright, they can still perform such simple tasks.
Then, he took out twenty Soul Stones and gave them to Hellroar, instructing him to distribute them to the other orcs so they could collectively attempt to reach level 3.
With everything prepared, Shen Xing felt a bit tired, and waves of drowsiness washed over him.
I glanced at the time; it was already past midnight.
Before I knew it, I had been playing all day.
That's enough for today. We need to balance work and rest.
Taking off my glasses, my gaze returned to the cramped rented room.
Outside the window, the night was hazy.
The bright moonlight poured down like mercury, illuminating the old neighborhood where he lived.
I picked up my phone, unlocked the screen, and saw that many messages had already popped up in the discussion group.
Cilantro Lover: "This is so awesome, guys!"
"Today I upgraded one of my halflings to level 4 and increased its potential to two stars, resulting in a huge increase in its strength!"
"Those low-level Lost Ones are no match for them at all; they're just slaughtering them indiscriminately!"
He sent several excited emojis in a row, then tagged "I'm eating, eating, eating" and asked:
"Jiayi, how are you today? Need me to send you a few [Soul Stones]?"
I casually replied while eating: "It's alright. I only upgraded all my troops to level 2 today. Currently, my territory has 7 two-star troops and one three-star troop."
"..."
After a moment of silence, Aiwan Cilantro said angrily, "Damn it, I forgot that the initial unit you drew was already two-star. You lucky dog."
He then tagged Shen Xing and asked, "Shen Xing, how are things on your end?"
Xinghuo: "I'm just average. I only upgraded two units to three stars and then upgraded all my troops to level 3."
Cilantro Lover: "..."