Chapter 004: The Secrets of the Celestial Bead Master

Zhou Weiqing had a certain degree of confidence in his archery skills and immediately nodded.

When Zhou Weiqing turned his head to look at Shangguan Bing'er, he suddenly noticed that she had something extra on her hand: two sparkling red beads appeared on her wrist

Zhou Weiqing followed behind in confusion, pondering to himself why the squadron leader had personally come to receive him. After all, he was merely a new recruit; a captain would have sufficed. The squadron leader managed a hundred men, which already classified him as a mid-level officer in the Tian Gong Empire, where the total number of troops was not large. In contrast, the battalion commander, like Shangguan Bing'er, who commanded a thousand men, was considered a general.

Shangguan Bing'er let out an angry huff, and with a single step, she had already arrived behind Zhou Weiqing. In a swift motion, she lashed out with a whip.

"Ah, it hurts so much!" Zhou Weiqing was struck by a whip and instinctively tried to fall down. However, before he could descend, a delicate foot appeared before him, its toes hooking at his chest, immediately stabilizing his falling body. Following that, another whip struck his backside, causing Zhou Weiqing to scream in agony once more

Mao Li walked deeper into the military camp, veering off course as he went. Finally, he entered a small tent located in a corner at the back edge of the camp.

At that moment, a gritting voice suddenly rang in his ear. Although the voice was as melodious as a yellow oriole emerging from the valley, the tone at that moment was quite ominous

"Captain, is there anything else?" Zhou Weiqing asked somewhat impatiently

Zhou Weiqing chuckled innocently and said, "Yes, Captain, I am indeed Zhou Xiaopang"

Shangguan Bing'er was both angry and amused; that rascal Zhou Xiaopang truly eats well and sleeps soundly. Can he not see that he is using public office for private gain to take revenge on him? It is indeed surprising that he can still sleep so soundly.

As soon as the whip from Shangguan Bing'er struck him, he had already lunged forward, attempting to dissipate some of the force. At that moment, he further exaggerated his suffering to elicit sympathy from others. This tactic was one he had employed far too often, to the point of being exceptionally skilled at it; it was a completely instinctive reaction. In reality, however, he was overjoyed inside. Wearing a titanium alloy inner armor, he felt no impact from the whip, which lacked any celestial power. Since he had already unconsciously begun his performance of pain, he might as well continue it.

Shangguan Bing'er said: "The Heavenly Pearl Master is different from the Body Pearl Master and the Intention Pearl Master; it is not merely a matter of possessing them simultaneously. From your appearance, you should have some understanding of the Body Pearl Master and the Intention Pearl Master. Can you see what is different about my Body Pearl?" As she spoke, she revealed the other side of her right wrist.

Zhou Weiqing answered without hesitation: "Speed, strength, and accuracy"

Shangguan Bing'er said, "If you run a little faster, I will tell you." Although she was very angry with Zhou Xiaopang, she had no guard against him. As a Celestial Pearl Master, she could clearly sense that there was not a trace of celestial power within Zhou Weiqing.

Shangguan Bing'er angrily said: "Do you have the qualifications to negotiate with me? Obeying orders is the duty of a soldier. I hope you remember this well; otherwise, you will never become an excellent soldier, let alone have the opportunity to become an officer. I will go prepare the materials, and the special training will begin in half an hour"

Zhou Weiqing instantly caught her grammatical error and said: "Shooting with your foot is more accurate than my shooting? Then show me how you do it. If you can shoot an arrow with your foot and hit the target, I will follow your training regimen."

Shangguan Bing'er shook her head and said, "The intention beads of our Tianzhu Masters are different from those of ordinary intention bead masters. My intention bead is also a tourmaline, but among tourmaline gemstones, it is the rarest red tourmaline, also known as the 'Emperor's Tourmaline,' which is extremely uncommon. This is where the intention beads of Tianzhu Masters differ from those of intention bead masters. Although both are of the wind attribute, the wind attribute energy of my Emperor's Tourmaline is 1.5 times that of ordinary tourmaline. Other attribute intention beads are similarly distinct. In simple terms, among intention beads of the same attribute, the Tianzhu Masters possess the highest quality gemstone intention beads."

"Zhou Xiaopang, get up!" Shangguan Bing'er shouted from outside the tent. Naturally, she would not enter his tent; what if this guy was sleeping naked?

"I know you are pretending," Shangguan Bing'er said through gritted teeth. Her first lash had actually been delivered with very little force, and sure enough, it immediately became clear that this fellow was just putting on an act.

A scream echoed from within the tent, and Zhou Weiqing tumbled out in a frantic rush. Fortunately, although his attire was somewhat disheveled, he was still dressed.

The Twelve Orbs, originally from https://www.hetushu.com, indicate that a Celestial Orb Master can cultivate up to twelve orbs, rather than the highest nine orbs of the Essence Orb Master and the Body Orb Master. It was only after listening to Shangguan Bing'er’s explanation that Zhou Weiqing understood the extent of his Marshal father's strength. It is important to note that his father is a Celestial Orb Master with an eight-orb cultivation level

Mao Li stood inside the tent and said, "Before the recruitment ends and we head to the new recruits' camp for training, you will stay here. This time, our Fifth Regiment is recruiting a total of 1,000 soldiers, with our Third Battalion needing 100. It is estimated that it will take at least another half month."

Shangguan Bing'er let out a cold snort and said, "As a longbow archer, your speed and strength are significantly lacking. How can you manage without engaging in rigorous physical training?"

Zhou Weiqing quickly stood up straight; comparing people can be infuriating. After all, the other party is a company commander and also a master of Tianzhu. He understands well the principle that a wise man does not suffer immediate losses.

Zhou Weiqing looked at Shangguan Bing'er earnestly and said: "Captain, I think that in the future, when you wear a skirt, you must be careful not to use this arch of your foot, otherwise, it might lead to an accidental exposure. However, your legs are truly beautiful." There was one more thing he ultimately did not dare to say; he wanted to add: your little bottom is really perky.

When Shangguan Bing'er returned here half an hour later with a military backpack, what she heard was the even snoring of Zhou Xiaopang, the longbowman.

"Haha, I hit it!" Zhou Weiqing said proudly as he raised the bow in his hand towards Shangguan Bing'er. In truth, he did not have complete confidence; if he were to shoot ten times, he believed he could hit the target six or seven times at best. This was also the most important reason for his choice of the longbowman class.

"Am I not allowed to run?" Zhou Weiqing said with a look of grievance, shouldering his military backpack and starting to run slowly. However, no matter how much he pretended, at that moment, he still appeared to Shangguan Bing'er as someone deserving of a beating.

"Dragon Stone jade, solid color?" Zhou Weiqing said in surprise. Dragon Stone jade is considered one of the finest among jades, and when used as a body pearl, it symbolizes the enhancement of agility. However, this was not what surprised Zhou Weiqing the most. What astonished him was the solid color; on the two body pearls of Shangguan Bing'er, there were no other types of jade, but rather completely pure agility-enhancing Dragon Stone jade.

Zhou Weiqing followed inside; there was only one sleeping space in the tent, which was less than ten square meters in total. Apart from that one sleeping area, there were no additional decorations or furnishings.

With a whoosh, the feathered arrow shot out, and with a bang, it struck firmly at a position slightly to the left of the center of that tree. Such marksmanship is considered quite accurate. In the third battalion under the command of Shangguan Bing'er, this is about the best that the captains can achieve. While there is a notion that a qualified longbowman can accurately hit a human target from two hundred yards away, in reality, only a few can truly accomplish this.

In contrast, Shangguan Bing'er, who followed closely behind Zhou Weiqing, moved like a specter. With just a light tap of her toes on the ground, she could glide several meters effortlessly. Her body jewel enhances speed, and her essence jewel is of the wind system, which excels in speed. It can be said that she is the most perfectly matched agile jewel master. If she were to fully unleash her speed, even a four-jewel initial-level body master would find it impossible to catch up.

Shangguan Bing'er stated: "The body beads possessed by a Celestial Bead Master differ from those held by a Body Bead Master in terms of purity of color. In other words, the body beads of a Celestial Bead Master can only enhance a single physical attribute. For example, my Dragon Stone Emerald body bead enhances agility, and its total enhancement is equivalent to one and a half times the combined enhancements of various attributes from ordinary body beads. This knowledge is taught at the Bead Master Academy."

The snoring continues unchanged

Captain Mao Li was unaware that his momentary seriousness had earned him a nickname from this lewd fellow, a nickname that would accompany him throughout his entire military career

"Hello, hello, Zhou Xiaopang." Shangguan Bing'er kicked Zhou Weiqing twice, and the first imperial tourmaline on her left hand flashed with a faint red light, casting a subtle red glow that landed on Zhou Weiqing's wrist. Naturally, she would not physically touch Zhou Weiqing; instead, she used this method to probe his pulse.

Shangguan Bing'er took a whip from her waist with her right hand, her gaze icy as she looked at Zhou Weiqing. In a deep voice, she said: "Soldier Zhou Xiaopang, for insulting Shangguan, you are sentenced to ten lashes. The executor is Shangguan Bing'er. Zhou Xiaopang, turn around and face the back."

Shangguan Bing'er asked in confusion, "Are you good at archery?"

"Zhou Xiaopang, I ask you, what is the most important ability for an archer?" Shangguan Bing'er asked in a solemn tone.

Mori Heihei said with a smile, "Of course not, this is specially prepared for you, kid. I can't help you; you must take responsibility for what you do. Alright, you should rest first. The cafeteria is located in the left area of the barracks, and it's easy to find. You will be notified when it's time to head to the recruit training camp." After saying this, he lifted the tent flap and turned to leave. Alright, you should rest first. The cafeteria is located in the left area of the barracks, and it's easy to find. You will be notified when it's time to head to the recruit training camp." After saying this, he lifted the tent flap and turned to leave.

"Where is it, where is it?" Zhou Weiqing rushed out with a look of panic on his face

Shangguan Bing'er said: "In terms of strength, this is indeed the case. However, the difficulty of cultivating a Heavenly Pearl Master is significantly higher than that of a Pure Intention Pearl Master or a Body Pearl Master. On the continent, there are many who can cultivate a Pure Intention Pearl or a Body Pearl to the peak of the Nine Pearls realm, but I have never heard of anyone who has cultivated a Heavenly Pearl to its peak. In a certain sense, the Pearl Master encompasses both the Intention Pearl Master and the Body Pearl Master, but does not include the Heavenly Pearl Master, who is considered a separate profession. It is said that the most powerful Heavenly Pearl Masters can cultivate twelve pearls in each hand, and at that level, they can seize the creation of heaven and earth, capable of altering everything in the world." As she spoke, a look of longing involuntarily appeared in her eyes.

Upon exiting the city gate, one arrives at the military camp. Zhou Weiqing had completely forgotten what he had done the previous day. He occasionally touched the inner armor on his body and the special wind hat on his head, which weighed over 1 kilogram, and walked into the Third Battalion camp with great enthusiasm

Shangguan Bing'er said without hesitation: "Of course he is formidable. Marshal Zhou is the person I respect the most. His cultivation level, not to mention in our Tiangong Empire, would allow him to serve as a marshal even among those great nations without any issue. His Majesty once mentioned that even if all the Pearl Masters of our Tiangong Empire were combined, they would not be a match for Marshal Zhou alone. Marshal Zhou has already cultivated his Heavenly Pearl to the eighth level, making him a mid-tier Celestial Sect member. Looking across the entire continent, he is a top-tier powerhouse, not to mention that Marshal Zhou's Intention Pearl is one of the four superior attributes.

Zhou Weiqing said, "I understand." Although he spoke these words, he was secretly mocking in his heart, Mao Li? Mao Donkey? Captain Mao Donkey?

Zhou Weiqing slung his longbow over his shoulder, donned his quiver, and followed Shangguan Bing'er as they exited the military camp through the side gate

Zhou Weiqing took down the longbow, retrieved an arrow approximately 0.9 meters long from the quiver, nocked the arrow, and prepared the bowstring. The tree, about the thickness of a human body, appeared to be merely a thin line from a distance of 200 meters. He carefully aimed before finally releasing the arrow.

Really dizzy? Shangguan Bing'er had already cultivated her Heavenly Energy to the eighth level of Heavenly Essence. Although she was sensing Zhou Weiqing's physical condition through the energy of the intention pearl, it was still very clear that this time he was indeed not pretending; he was truly exhausted

Solid color, it turns out to be solid color. Zhou Weiqing suddenly realized in his heart. He finally understood the difference between the body beads of a Heavenly Jewel Master and those of an ordinary body bead master. It appeared that only a single attribute was increased, but in reality, a 150% increase in a single attribute, under the same level of comparison, regardless of which attribute the Heavenly Jewel Master's body bead enhanced, was something that ordinary body bead masters could not match.

Come with me. Mao Li turned and walked into the barracks.

"Is this even considered a hit? I asked you to hit the center of the tree. I could hit it more accurately with my foot than you did," Shangguan Bing'er said disdainfully.

Is this the Tianzhu? Zhou Weiqing looked at Shangguan Bing'er with great curiosity. Although running with a load of twenty kilograms was not easy, he could still manage it for a short time. He had an immense curiosity and longing for the Tianzhu, and could not help but ask: "Captain, is this your Tianzhu? I have heard that Tianzhu Masters possess both the Body Pearl and the Intention Pearl. Is your Intention Pearl a fire attribute ruby?" The two red pearls indeed resembled the fire attribute rubies of Di Fuya, the only difference being their luster. Compared to Di Fuya's fire attribute ruby Intention Pearls, the brilliance of these two pearls on Shangguan Bing'er's left wrist was much more dazzling, at least more than double the luster of Di Fuya's two ruby Intention Pearls. Moreover, in contrast to the opulence of rubies, her two red pearls exuded a sense of lightness, appearing very comfortable.

Zhou Weiqing only felt a heaviness in his hand. Upon opening it, he found it was filled with heavy stones, weighing at least twenty kilograms. He immediately dared not continue packing, and with a苦 face said, "Captain, this is too harsh, isn't it?"

"I am your company commander, and you are supposed to obey my orders. Hand over your bow and arrows," said Shangguan Bing'er, slightly angered.

"Special Training." Shangguan Bing'er glared at this fellow through gritted teeth, raised her hand, and forcefully stuffed the military backpack into Zhou Weiqing's arms. She had made up her mind that today, no matter what, she would thoroughly teach this guy a lesson; otherwise, her resentment and grievances would remain unresolved.

Hurry up. The whip reappeared in Shangguan Bing'er’s hand. Seeing Zhou Weiqing drenched in sweat, she couldn't help but feel a sense of satisfaction. This guy seems to have quite a bit of stamina; having run a considerable distance, he is still holding on. It is evident that the pain he pretended to endure from that whip earlier this morning was all an act.

Zhou Weiqing hurriedly turned around and happened to see Shangguan Bing'er, who was dressed in tight-fitting attire and carrying a dark purple longbow. Upon seeing her, Zhou Weiqing couldn't help but be momentarily stunned. Shangguan Bing'er had her hair tied in a ponytail today and was not wearing armor. The dark purple outfit perfectly accentuated her slender figure, and the decorative effect of the dark purple longbow made her appear even more valiant. Unfortunately, at that moment, her delicate brows were slightly furrowed, and her light blue eyes seemed to be ablaze, clearly indicating that she had heard the remark about being big-chested and brainless.

Wind system? The intention pearl of a wind system intention pearl master should be in the form of tourmaline, that kind of blue-green gemstone. Zhou Weiqing was indeed shocked once again.

Seeing Zhou Xiaopang in such pain, Shangguan Bing'er found it impossible to strike the second lash. After rolling around for a while, Zhou Weiqing finally calmed down, but he still lay there, twitching incessantly, appearing as if he were on the verge of collapse

Zhou Weiqing said: "But isn't it enough that I can shoot arrows accurately?"

Just now, he did not observe carefully. At this moment, feeling uneasy in his heart, he looked much more closely. Zhou Weiqing discovered that the nearest tents around him were all fifty meters away, which could be said to mean that his tent was located at the farthest corner of the military camp

It is true that Shangguan Bing'er has a kind heart, but she is equally exceptionally intelligent. After striking Zhou Weiqing with a whip in the morning, she realized that she had been deceived; her strike had not been particularly forceful, so how could it have caused such pain? This fellow was clearly pretending. This seemingly simple-minded Zhou Xiaopang was definitely not a good person. If she did not properly punish him, her resentment would remain unresolved. The thought that the first man to touch her body was such a person made Shangguan Bing'er seethe with anger. This fellow was clearly pretending. This seemingly simple-minded Zhou Xiaopang was definitely not a good person. If she did not properly punish him, her resentment would remain unresolved. The thought that the first man to touch her body was such a person made Shangguan Bing'er seethe with anger.

A glimmer of cunning flashed in Shangguan Bing'er’s beautiful eyes as she suddenly shouted, "There’s a fire!"

Watching Shangguan Bing'er leave, Zhou Weiqing immediately smiled and said: "This girl talks tough, but her heart is incredibly soft. Didn't she just give me half an hour of rest? In front of this young master, pretending is useless. I'll take a nap; an afternoon nap is a good habit, beneficial for beauty and complexion."

"Now you realize your mistake? It's too late," Shangguan Bing'er said resentfully

"Soldier Zhou Xiaopang, attention!" Shangguan Bing'er shouted.

"Company Commander, I... I... was wrong..." Saying soft words was something Zhou Weiqing excelled at; a wise man does not suffer immediate losses. Unfortunately, for Shangguan Bing'er, who had been deceived by him several times, this time she was no longer willing to be fooled.

With a loosening of the left foot's string, a whoosh sounded as the feathered arrow shot out like lightning. Zhou Weiqing turned to look, and saw that the arrow had made a soft thud as it firmly embedded itself in the exact center of the tree.

Zhou Weiqing handed over his bow and arrows, and Shangguan Bing'er let out a cold snort, saying: "Watch this." As she spoke, she kicked off her military boots, revealing a pair of fair and delicate little feet. Before Zhou Weiqing could comprehend what was happening, she lifted one foot, pinching the grip of the longbow with her big toe and index finger, and swung her long right leg back, raising the longbow. Immediately after, she leaned forward, supporting herself with both hands on the ground, while her other foot retrieved an arrow from the quiver, and her entire body was already in an inverted position.

Shangguan Bing'er was somewhat surprised to hear his quick and accurate response, and said: "Very good, you are absolutely right. Based on your performance this morning, your physical condition is quite poor, and you are not fit to be a qualified longbowman. Therefore, starting from now, I will conduct a series of special training for you"

Is this also acceptable? This bow is truly impressive. Zhou Weiqing was greatly amazed; indeed, she is the foremost genius of the younger generation of the empire. What Shangguan Bing'er just demonstrated was entirely her physical flexibility and control, without utilizing any of her celestial energy or the abilities of the celestial pearls. She merely used the ordinary longbow that Zhou Weiqing had just employed.

Unfortunately, this time Shangguan Bing'er decided that she would not be deceived under any circumstances. Her delicate face turned cold as she lashed out with a whip, striking Zhou Weiqing's backside like lightning. Instantly, Zhou Weiqing felt a sharp pain, causing him to quicken his pace once more; his armor did not protect his rear.

Shangguan Bing'er was furious. She had instructed Captain Maoli to arrange for Zhou Weiqing to be placed in a remote area of the military camp, precisely to facilitate dealing with him. Initially, she had wondered if her actions were a bit excessive, after all, Zhou Weiqing was merely a new recruit. Although his previous behavior was despicable, it could not be said that he acted with intent. However, after hearing his earlier four-character description followed by the subsequent explanation, how could she still be deceived by Zhou Weiqing's simple appearance?

... ...

"Run faster." Shangguan Bing'er kicked him on the backside, put on her boots, and walked alongside him. She intended to monitor Zhou Weiqing throughout the entire running process, leaving him no opportunity to cheat or slack off.

Originally, Shangguan Bing'er thought that she had stunned him with her gaze, but who would have thought he would say such a thing, infuriating her to the point where her eyes blazed with anger and her pretty face flushed. She said: "What filthy thoughts are you having in your mind? Immediately, right now, carry your marching pack and run around the military camp. You are not allowed to stop unless I say so; otherwise, I will spar with you in real life."

The squad leader said in a deep voice: "What big brother? In the military camp, there are only ranks. My name is Maoli, and I belong to the Fourth Squad of the Third Battalion of the Fifth Imperial Legion's Archers. From now on, you are a longbowman of the Fourth Squad. Do you understand?"

As he watched the figure of Shangguan Bing'er disappear, Zhou Weiqing finally got up from the ground, the lewdness in his gaze diminishing somewhat. He remarked, "People are truly different; it seems I can no longer provoke this esteemed Captain. Compared to Di Fuya, she is far kinder." Even he did not expect that Shangguan Bing'er would be so easy to deceive. If it had been Di Fuya, he feared that the remaining nine lashes would not have been spared. Zhou Weiqing clearly noticed that when Shangguan Bing'er spoke her final words, a distinct look of compassion appeared in her eyes, which greatly increased his fondness for her. However, the result of this increased fondness was that in the next moment, this lewd fellow began to reminisce about the bouncy sensation from yesterday, and he shamelessly drooled.

Zhou Weiqing looked around; at this moment, he had gradually regained his senses. Seeing that there was not even a spark around, he immediately understood that he had been deceived. With a dissatisfied expression, he said: "Fear of death is human nature; those who are not afraid of death are fools. I have nothing to do, so I will go back to sleep." As he spoke, he turned around and was about to head back.

Shangguan Bing'er said: "Alright, as long as your archery is more accurate than mine, or at least comparable, you won't have to undergo my training. Take your bow and follow me."

As soon as she exited the military camp, Shangguan Bing'er stopped in her tracks and pointed to a tree about two hundred yards away, as thick as a human body, saying: "Do you see that tree? As a qualified longbowman, you must be able to hit a human target at a distance of two hundred yards. Your current target is the center of that large tree. Begin now."

"So powerful? Then does that mean a one-jewel level Celestial Pearl Master is even more formidable than a two-jewel level Intention Pearl Master and Body Pearl Master?" Zhou Weiqing said in astonishment.

With a graceful turn of her body, Shangguan Bing'er stood charmingly beside Zhou Weiqing again, tossing the longbow and quiver to him, and calmly asked: "Are you convinced now?"

Soon, noon arrived, and the lunch in the army was nothing special—simple and filling. When Zhou Weiqing was at home, he did not eat any delicacies; as long as he could fill his stomach, he had no complaints. Of course, the dining hall he used was for ordinary soldiers, while the officers had their own dining places. When he returned after lunch, he immediately saw Shangguan Bing'er standing in front of his tent waiting for him, dressed exactly as she had been in the morning. Zhou Weiqing thought to himself, how wonderful it would be if she were my girlfriend, eagerly waiting for me here. However, he only entertained this thought briefly. Zhou Weiqing's greatest strength was his self-awareness; he did not believe that the number one genius beauty of the Tiangong Empire would take an interest in him, a waste who could not cultivate.

"Good day, Company Commander." Zhou Weiqing quickly walked up to Shangguan Bing'er, standing at attention with a serious demeanor.

A sharp crack echoed as it struck Zhou Weiqing's back

Shangguan Bing'er continued, "As for my intention pearl, it is not the ruby you mentioned, because my intention pearl is not of the fire element, but of the wind element." In fact, she had no need to explain this to Zhou Weiqing, but for some reason, seeing the shocked expression on his face made her feel a little happy

Suddenly, everything went dark for Zhou Weiqing, and he fell forward. However, Shangguan Bing'er was once again timely with her foot. This time, as she hooked her foot, before the whip could strike, Zhou Weiqing's body had already fallen backward. Shangguan Bing'er was momentarily taken aback, but then her figure flashed, and she was already behind him. With the tip of her foot, she propped him up, laying him flat on the ground. It was only then that she realized this guy had truly passed out.

Shangguan Bing'er snorted in anger and said, "Zhou Xiaopang, just note down the remaining nine lashes for now. With your physical condition, how can you become a qualified soldier? Before the training in the recruit camp begins, I will conduct a series of intensive training sessions for you. If you cannot complete them, you might as well get lost early to avoid embarrassing our Third Battalion. I will come to find you after lunch." After saying this, she turned and left.

On the wrist of Shangguan Bing'er, there are two jade beads, which are two light green, completely translucent, and brilliantly colored jade pieces that blend seamlessly with her skin

Could it really be this unfortunate? Zhou Weiqing sighed inwardly and quickly put on his signature simple-minded smile, saying: "Captain, I was just praising you, um, praising your development..." Caught in the act, he was at a loss for how to explain himself.

"Bastard, stop right there!" Shangguan Bing'er discovered that, for some unknown reason, every time she faced Zhou Xiaopang, she would always be infuriated to the point of wanting to die

Could it be that my identity has been discovered? Impossible! I have been very careful. Suddenly, a furious face flashed through Zhou Weiqing's mind, and he felt a chill in his heart, murmuring to himself: "That girl, Shangguan Bing'er, is the number one genius of the empire; she wouldn't stoop to argue with a small fry like me, would she"

In less than a quarter of an hour, Zhou Weiqing's military uniform was already soaked with sweat, bearing a load of twenty kilograms. Moreover, he was only thirteen years old. How could he possibly endure such high-intensity running?

In front of Shangguan Bing'er, Zhou Weiqing had no chance to even think about falling down. Shangguan Bing'er followed him like a purple phantom; if he slowed down even a little, she would strike him with a whip. When he tried to feign a fall, her toe would hook him, and he would receive another lash. This time, he suffered greatly, with a burning pain in his backside, his body growing increasingly fatigued, and his lungs feeling as if they were on fire, yet he could not afford to slow down.

Zhou Weiqing exclaimed in surprise, "Squad Leader, is the treatment in our military camp really this good now? Are we all living in single rooms?"

"Company Commander, I can't go on any longer. Please let me rest for a while." Zhou Weiqing wiped the sweat from his face and looked at Shangguan Bing'er with a pitiful expression

At this moment, Zhou Weiqing could no longer afford to be evasive and hurriedly quickened his pace. Although it became somewhat more difficult, nothing could compare to his curiosity about the Heavenly Pearl.

Thus, Zhou Weiqing tentatively asked, "I have heard that Marshal Zhou of our Tiangong Empire is also a Tianzhu Master. Is he very formidable?"

The captain of the donkey squad left, and a sense of foreboding suddenly rose in Zhou Weiqing's heart. He set down his longbow and quiver on the ground and also exited the tent

Zhou Weiqing's performance was truly astonishing; his body rolled while continuously twitching, resembling someone who was on the verge of death at any moment

As soon as he entered the camp gate, he encountered an acquaintance, specifically the squadron leader who had asked him about his grip yesterday. However, at this moment, the man wore a serious expression and raised his hand to block his path

Shangguan Bing'er said irritably: "Are you that afraid of death?"

Zhou Weiqing glanced at the whip in Shangguan Bing'er’s hand, sighing inwardly. He never expected that on his first day in the military camp, he would have to face the whip. However, circumstances were stronger than personal feelings, and he could only turn around reluctantly.

Shangguan Bing'er looked at the whip in her hand, pondering with confusion, "Is it really that painful? I haven't used any divine strength! This week, Xiao Pang looks quite sturdy, so why is he so weak against punishment?"

Ah... Zhou Weiqing's piercing scream was akin to that of a castrated man, and he fell forward onto the ground, rolling about in agony.

Upon hearing this, Zhou Weiqing's expression immediately fell, and he said: "Captain, could we possibly start a little later? I just finished my meal and I need to take a short rest."

When it comes to being beaten, no one has more experience than him. From childhood to adulthood, he was raised by his marshal father through beatings, and he is well-versed in the various techniques of enduring punishment

Zhou Weiqing was left dumbfounded as he watched Shangguan Bing'er perform a backflip, her body forming a half-arc in the air. With her right foot thrust forward, her left foot skillfully placed an arrow on the bowstring, instantly drawing the bow to its full moon shape. Her rounded hips nearly pressed above her head, and her long, straight thighs were perfectly positioned right in front of Zhou Weiqing.

You are called Zhou Xiaopang, aren't you

Listening to Shangguan Bing'er praise her father, Zhou Weiqing could not feel happy at all. The reason was simple: after that relentless run just now, his physical strength had been nearly exhausted. His clothes were soaked with sweat, his breathing became increasingly uneven, and speaking had become difficult.