I am the Arcane Archer, and all my skills are self-created.

Deep within Black Wind Valley, the forest once occupied by ancient treants has now become Li Wu's personal training ground.

Since discovering that even the lowly monsters like the Ancient Tree Guardians drop Ancient Treant Hearts, Li Wu's plan has become simpler and more direct.

That's killing!

Endless killing!

He stopped insisting on waiting for the level 30 elite boss, the Ancient Treant, to respawn. Not only was its respawn time a mystery, but it was also time-consuming and laborious to fight, making it too inefficient.

In comparison, while these LV28 Ancient Tree Guardians may not offer the highest experience points, they are plentiful and spawn quickly.

More importantly, they are also afraid of fire.

Li Wu stood on the canopy of a giant tree, where the view was expansive, offering a panoramic view of the vast forest below.

He looked down over his hunting grounds.

boom!

Two [Explosive Burning Arrows] were fired and exploded in the forest clearing below, instantly engulfing the three newly spawned [Ancient Tree Guardians] in a sea of ​​fire.

-1850! (Weakness Critical Hit)

-1920! (Weakness Critical Hit)

-1880! (Weakness Critical Hit)

……

A series of damage numbers popped up, and the three Ancient Tree Guardians didn't even have time to let out a wail before turning into ashes.

A small pile of spoils and a few copper coins were left on the ground.

Li Wu didn't even bother to glance at it; his gaze was already fixed on another area where spawning had occurred.

This method of targeted elimination from a high vantage point is highly efficient and very safe.

The Ancient Tree Guardian is slow-moving and has a limited attack range, making it impossible for it to pose any threat.

All he had to do was keep drawing his bow and shooting arrows, and then wait for the green light to appear in the spoils.

Time passed in this monotonous yet efficient cycle.

The first day passed quickly.

Li Wu barely rested, and when her energy level was low, she would replenish it with energy potions.

He was highly focused and carried out the killings tirelessly.

During this time, he finally obtained another [Ancient Tree Heart].

(3/6)

This progress gave him a boost of spirits.

Although the drop rate is indeed low, it takes about fifty Ancient Tree Guardians to get one, but at least it proves that this path is feasible.

If you keep at it, collecting all six is ​​just a matter of time.

"Three more are needed."

Li Wu glanced at the list of mission materials and set a new goal for himself.

He even summoned the Destroyer.

The moment this five-meter-tall behemoth appeared, the entire forest became much quieter.

"Master." The Destroyer knelt on one knee, his voice devoid of emotion.

"Go, pick up everything that's fallen down there, especially that glowing green heart, get it to me immediately," Li Wu ordered.

"Yes, ma'am."

The Destroyer stood up, took heavy steps, and began patrolling the woods.

It meticulously carried out Li Wu's orders.

With the Destroyer helping to pick up the loot, Li Wu was completely free to focus all his energy on dealing damage.

His monster-killing efficiency increased once again.

In the forest, the flames from the explosions almost never stopped.

By the next day, Li Wu was already somewhat numb.

His movements became mechanical instincts; he didn't even need to aim precisely, relying on his senses to send the arrows to the most effective position.

His experience bar was growing slowly and steadily, getting closer and closer to level 28.

The number of ancient tree hearts has finally reached five.

(5/6)

"The last one!"

Li Wu's spirits lifted again.

He knew that the darkness before dawn was the hardest to endure.

The closer you get to the final moment, the easier it is to lose your composure.

He forced himself to calm down and continue at his previous pace.

However, this last heartwood has yet to appear.

He spent nearly four more hours grinding, killing over a hundred Ancient Tree Guardians. His backpack was piled high with various miscellaneous materials, but the green light he was hoping for never appeared.

"Damn it, did I run out of luck?"

Li Wu couldn't help but curse.

This feeling is extremely torturous; even knowing that the hope is slim, you still cling to a sliver of fantasy.

He stopped, jumped down from the treetop, and decided to try a different spot.

Perhaps it's a feng shui issue.

He walked to the other side of the forest, where the [Ancient Tree Guardians] were more densely packed.

He took a deep breath and raised the Arcane Bow once more.

Another hour passed.

He has even successfully leveled up to level 28!

The last one, the [Ancient Tree Man's Heart], still hasn't appeared.

Just when Li Wu's patience was about to run out, and he even began to consider whether to go and wait for that elite BOSS.

After an Ancient Tree Guardian fell, a familiar green light finally appeared among the loot.

At that moment, Li Wu felt that the whole world had become much brighter.

The Destroyer immediately walked over with heavy steps, bent down, and carefully picked up the heart with its huge mechanical hand. Then it turned around, knelt on one knee, and presented it to Li Wu.

Li Wu took the still-beating tree heart and let out a long sigh of relief.

Ancient Tree Man's Heart (6/6)

Here, all the materials needed to craft six Starseeker Longbows have been gathered!

Star Iron (600/100)

Magic Crystal (60/10)

Feather of the Wind (18/3)

Ancient Tree Man's Heart (6/1)

Looking at the mountain of rare materials piled up in his backpack, Li Wu felt a surge of satisfaction.

The two days and two nights of non-stop, crazy monster-hunting have all paid off in this moment, with all the hard work and tedium.

"Finally done."

He glanced at his level and realized he had reached level 28, more than a third of the way up.

This material gathering trip not only allowed him to achieve his goal, but also raised his level by more than one level, which was a pleasant surprise.

"It's time to go back."

Li Wu recalled the Destroyer into his servant space, checked the direction, and prepared to return to Ironforge.

He couldn't wait to see what expression the stubborn old blacksmith would have when he piled up enough materials to forge six epic longbows in front of Horn.

He was even more excited to see what kind of leap his strength would take once the Arcane Bow was upgraded to Epic rank.

With this expectation, Li Wu's figure quickly disappeared into the depths of the dense forest.

On the way back to Ironforge, Li Wu was extra careful. He didn't take the main road, but instead chose to take the secluded mountain paths.

He knew very well that he was now a treasure trove, and that once his whereabouts were exposed, countless people would try to steal from him.

In particular, the Blood Wolf Guild raised the bounty to an astronomical amount in the public channel in order to find him, but fortunately, the journey was uneventful.

His tense nerves finally relaxed when he saw the massive outline of Ironforge's dungeons again.

He didn't rush into the city, but instead disguised himself in a secluded corner outside the city.

He changed into a set of leather armor he had stripped from a member of the Blood Wolf Guild, and covered half of his face with a rag to make himself look like a lone thief.

After doing all this, he mingled into the crowd and entered Ironforge.