Chapter 009: The Purple Dawn Bow

Shaking her head, Shangguan Bing'er tried her best not to think about what happened that night, and her gaze became somewhat strange when she looked at Zhou Weiqing again

The handsome young man known as Captain Xiao slightly nodded, not concealing the eager look in his eyes as he gazed at Shangguan Bing'er, and said: "Captain, it is only fitting for someone of your stature to have a personal guard. However, as your personal guard, one must not only be capable of handling some simple daily tasks for you but also bear the responsibility of protecting and following you. This week, Xiao Pang is merely a new recruit, and I fear he may not be up to the task"

Shangguan Bing'er clenched her fist and said, "Are you looking for a beating again?"

Shangguan Bing'er smiled gently and said, "Thank you, Captain Xiao, for your kind offer, but you are the backbone of our Third Battalion. How could I allow you to take on such a minor role as a personal guard? As for Zhou Weiqing, although he is a new recruit, after my assessment over the past few days, he is indeed a promising candidate. He has also practiced archery before, so he should be capable of fulfilling the duties of a personal guard."

In a short while, the two had already left the military camp over ten miles behind and arrived at the outskirts of Tiangong City, entering the Starry Forest.

No wonder so many people aspire to become Pearl Masters; the abilities of a Pearl Master are indeed remarkable. Zhou Weiqing curiously experienced the benefits brought by the wind system abilities, greatly admiring them in his heart. However, he also recognized the gap between himself and Shangguan Bing'er. She completed the use of her wind system abilities in an instant, without the preparatory process he had to go through.

As soon as Zhou Weiqing spoke, all the squad leaders from the desolate squad rushed over, surrounding him in a circle. Judging by their expressions, they were about to take action against Zhou Weiqing

"Yes." Zhou Weiqing replied and was about to walk behind Shangguan Bing'er, thinking how wonderful it would be to be her personal guard. Not to mention the convenience of learning the knowledge of the Heavenly Jewel Master, just the fact of being together day and night greatly satisfied Zhou Weiqing. Fortunately, in front of so many people, this fellow still restrained himself somewhat, though a hint of pride was evident in his eyes.

Shangguan Bing'er clenched her fist tightly; if it were not for her concern for her identity, she would have already charged forward

Xiao Se laughed heartily, with his hands behind his back, fully displaying his carefree demeanor, and said: "Even if you try a hundred more times, you still won't be able to pull it apart. Do you think the Zichen Bow is something a lowly person like you can use?"

Yes

"Who says I can't draw this purple bow? I just didn't warm up my body earlier. If I try again, I will definitely succeed," Zhou Weiqing said, panting and feeling unconvinced. There was even a thin layer of sweat on his forehead.

Oh. Zhou Weiqing had a simple and honest expression, appearing as pure as could be, as if he had never been tainted by the urban mercantilism, a rustic youth from the countryside

Captain Xiao's words were filled with righteousness, and his fearless demeanor almost moved Zhou Weiqing to tears, who inwardly cursed: Can't you just stop pretending?

Xiao Se glanced at him, and suddenly, this fellow actually smiled, and the smile was quite cunning. He said, "Brother Zhou, I only mentioned earlier that the Zichen Bow could serve as a wager. Later, I said, 'What of it?' I never said what to call you, nor did I agree to kneel. If you insist on hearing it, then I shall call you 'Zhou Xiaopang' three times. As for the wager of the Zichen Bow, that was destroyed by you yourself; it has nothing to do with me. Let us go." As he spoke, he waved his hand vigorously and turned to leave with his companions.

Zhou Weiqing observed coldly and noticed that Captain Mao Li seemed quite indifferent to the handsome young man, not even casting a glance in his direction, sitting in his own seat with a blank expression.

The weight of the Zichen Bow is almost twice that of an ordinary Star Bow, reaching a substantial twenty kilograms, which is quite heavy. Zhou Weiqing appeared to struggle as he lifted the Zichen Bow with both hands and, filled with curiosity, asked Xiao Se, "Captain Xiao, this purple bow is so heavy, how is it used?"

The hairless squad leaders, who were just about to take action, were completely subdued by Zhou Weiqing's display. That was the Purple Morning Bow made from the rare Starwood, and just as Captain Maoli had mentioned earlier, among them, there were very few capable of drawing this bow, let alone breaking it. What kind of terrifying strength would it take to accomplish such a feat? In an instant, the place fell silent, and no one dared to make a move.

Zhou Weiqing paused, first releasing his life pearl, and then slowly channeling celestial energy onto the intention pearl. Suddenly, the six-colored wheel of light reappeared before his eyes and the book, focusing his mind on the blue area. Instantly, he felt a lightness in his body, as if a stream of air was swirling around him, creating an indescribable sense of comfort. Among the various attributes of his intention pearl, the wind attribute consumed the least celestial energy. As he activated the intention pearl, the four major death point vortices that had already been opened accelerated simultaneously, hastening the absorption of the world's elemental energy to replenish his consumption. He felt a lightness in his body again, as if a stream of air was swirling around him, creating an indescribable sense of comfort. Among the various attributes of his intention pearl, the wind attribute consumed the least celestial energy. As he activated the intention pearl, the four major death point vortices that had already been opened accelerated simultaneously, hastening the absorption of the world's elemental energy to replenish his consumption.

Zhou Weiqing immediately shrank back, his eyes wide open as he looked at her, saying: "Did you not just say that you wouldn't hit me today? If you really want to hit me, then come on."

Zhou Weiqing drew the Zichen bow to a full moon but did not release it; instead, he remained perfectly still in that position. The earlier expressions of simplicity and indignation had completely vanished, leaving only mockery in his eyes. He shouted at Xiao Se, saying: "Kneel down and call me Grandpa"

When it comes to the cultivation of the Celestial Pearl Master, Zhou Weiqing rarely speaks seriously, stating: "After my celestial power connects with the intention pearl, I can see several colors of light and shadow before me. When I concentrate my mind on a particular color, my body undergoes corresponding changes. There are a total of five colors, which I have roughly identified as: green for the wind element, blue for the thunder element, black for the darkness element, silver for the space element, and there is another gray one. As soon as I focus my intention on it, I immediately feel a murderous impulse, and my celestial power depletes rapidly, which is quite strange. I have temporarily named it the evil attribute." He did not mention the last attribute, not because he did not trust Shangguan Bing'er, but because he was certain that even Shangguan Bing'er would not know what that attribute was.

Shangguan Bing'er and Zhou Weiqing exchanged a glance. Zhou Weiqing's eyebrows lightly twitched towards her; this small gesture appeared quite natural, and others would not pay much attention to it. However, as a Heavenly Jewel Master and an archer, Shangguan Bing'er had exceptional eyesight. Coupled with her familiarity with Zhou Weiqing, a trace of hatred suddenly flashed in her beautiful eyes. At times, she truly wished she could give this guy a good beating.

With a soft chuckle, Shangguan Bing'er couldn't help but laugh and said, "Stop pretending, hurry up and get moving, I'll let you off the hook today"

Zhou Weiqing shook his head and said, "I don't want his bow; I'm afraid it will dirty my hands. This pretty boy clearly isn't a good person. If you let me use your bow, I would definitely take good care of it. Just smelling the fragrance you left on it every day would invigorate me!"

Shangguan Bing'er still maintained a lukewarm demeanor. In the face of Xiao Se's relentless questioning, she did not display the assertiveness expected of a superior, saying: "Very well, I will comply with Captain Xiao's wishes. However, I am curious about how Captain Xiao intends to test me, her personal guard?" Her calm exterior did not reflect her inner thoughts. In this Third Battalion, although she held the position of battalion commander, Xiao Se's influence far surpassed hers, and even her rank was not superior. Moreover, behind Xiao Se lay a power that Shangguan Bing'er had to be wary of.

Yes. Mao Li walked over and sat down on the other side of Shangguan Bing'er.

Xiao Se's words immediately provoked uproarious laughter from the squad leaders without hair, especially the ten squad leaders who had previously occupied his position, who laughed so hard that they doubled over, completely disregarding the presence of Shangguan Bing'er sitting in the commanding position

How could she know that Zhou Weiqing did not possess exceptional talent, but rather that his seemingly suicidal immortal skill had numerous miraculous aspects, which allowed him to smoothly grasp the preliminary techniques of a Heavenly Jewel Master

Upon hearing his words, Shangguan Bing'er’s gaze noticeably contracted for a moment. She thought to herself: I truly do not understand why such excellent attributes would appear on this fellow, and moreover, I have been affected by him...

While agreeing, he held a bow in one hand and pulled the string with the other. The bowstring remained completely still, yet his face had turned bright red, resembling someone who was exerting every ounce of strength they had.

Xiao Se was too lazy to even glance at Zhou Weiqing, turning to Shangguan Bing'er and saying: "Captain, did you see that? This Zhou little fatty can't even draw my Zicheng bow, what qualifications does he have to be your personal guard?"

At that moment, a trace of malice flashed in Zhou Weiqing's eyes. Beneath the cover of his sleeve, a jade bead of icy quality, resembling swirling frost, had quietly emerged at his right wrist and instantly connected.

Xiao Se has left, and Shangguan Bing'er instructed Mao Li to take his subordinate squad leaders away as well. Just before leaving, Mao Li discreetly gave Zhou Weiqing a thumbs up from a hidden position, his eyes revealing a clear sense of appreciation. It was evident that he was very pleased with Xiao Se's misfortune.

However, he ultimately suppressed the anger within him and said with a forced smile, "So it turns out Brother Zhou is indeed a person of hidden depth; I was mistaken. Congratulations to the camp commander for finding a qualified personal guard. With the ability to draw the Zichen bow, there is naturally no need for further proof. Commander, in a few days, the new recruit camp will commence, so I will go handle matters regarding the new recruits now." With that, he was about to leave with his ten subordinates.

Ten minutes later, our little Zhou Xiaopang was curled up on the ground, resembling a cooked shrimp, trembling all over and continuously moaning, looking as pitiful as could be, as if he were on the verge of losing consciousness.

Zhou Weiqing immediately understood that he was in trouble and instantly put on a look of terror. However, how could Shangguan Bing'er be deceived? Like a whirlwind, the phantom charged forward with intense fury.

Everyone has left, and only Zhou Weiqing and Shangguan Bing'er remain in the central tent

Xiao Se's face turned ashen, a color that was definitely a mix of green and white, with a hint of gray. He never expected to be outsmarted by a rookie like Zhou Xiaopang, especially in front of Shangguan Bing'er, and to have his Zicheng Bow ruined in the process

"What’s wrong? Does Captain Xiao have any issues?" Shangguan Bing'er turned to look at the handsome young man, the hatred that had previously filled her eyes instantly vanished, her gaze became calm, and even somewhat gentle.

Xiao Se said disdainfully: "Captain, you saw it, right? He is incapable of drawing the Zichen Bow. I believe it is time for you to retract your orders."

Xiao Se coldly snorted, "Then go ahead and pull, I want to see if you dare to crash to death here." In his view, the death of an ordinary soldier was nothing.

Zhou Weiqing said with an air of nonchalance: "Yes, it could have been done last night. The method you taught me for controlling the celestial pearl is quite simple, and I quickly mastered it. Then I tried to communicate with the intention pearl and the body pearl, and it went relatively smoothly."

The squad leader, who had just stood up, was about to angrily scold when he happened to see the purple morning bow being drawn to its full moon by Zhou Weiqing. In an instant, his mouth fell open, and disbelief filled his eyes. It was not just him; all the captains on Xiaose's side wore the same expression. Xiaose himself looked as if he had seen a ghost, his face filled with astonishment. It is important to note that it is nearly impossible for someone without celestial power to draw the purple morning bow.

Xiao Se spoke proudly: "What are you? Can your life even compare to mine? I hold the title of Viscount. If you can truly draw my Purple Morning Bow, then this bow shall be my wager. If you cannot draw it, I will not take your life; instead, you will kneel here and call me 'Grandfather' three times, and I will let you go."

Seeing Shangguan Bing'er staring blankly at him, Zhou Weiqing leaned closer, chuckling, and said: "I know I am quite outstanding, but when you look at me like that, I still feel a bit shy."

Zhou Weiqing looked at the Zicheng bow in Xiao Se's hands with great curiosity. Then he turned to look at Shangguan Bing'er, and with a puzzled expression, he said: "Captain, what kind of bow is this? Why is it different from our bows? Can our army really just paint the bows any color?"

In Shangguan Bing'er’s view, after her threat, Zhou Weiqing would certainly not dare to pretend any longer. However, who would have known that just as she finished speaking, Zhou Weiqing actually let go, and this fellow was gasping for breath, looking extremely exhausted

"Zhou Xiaopang, you are able to communicate with the Heavenly Beads?" Shangguan Bing'er asked with a look of astonishment, as there was no one else around, she did not need to deliberately hide her thoughts

As long as Shangguan Bing'er is not facing Zhou Weiqing, she will not easily lose her composure. With a slight smile, she said: "Captain Xiao, do you think I need the protection of personal guards? Do you have any recommendations for candidates?"

"Follow me," she said, as she slung her purple bow over her shoulder and took two quivers of arrows before heading outside

Xiao Se stood up, casually raised his hand, and took out a long bow from beside his seat. His long bow was similar to the one belonging to Shangguan Bing'er, with both bows displaying a purple hue. Zhou Weiqing was very familiar with this type of material.

Shangguan Bing'er increasingly felt that she truly had no way to deal with him; the level of his lewdness could not be judged by common standards

Xiao Se disdainfully snorted and said, "You think you can draw my Zichen bow? Even if you were to be reborn and start over, you wouldn't have the strength. Just bring me the *illustrated* book; if you drop it, don't blame me for being rude to you."

Hearing the retort from Officer Shangguan Bing'er, Captain Xiao solemnly replied: "With the strength of a battalion commander, there is naturally no need for the protection of a mere personal guard. However, whether a new recruit can even shoot an arrow is a question. Wouldn't it be embarrassing for you to have him accompany the battalion commander? Moreover, even if you do not require the protection of a personal guard, the guard must keep pace with you on the battlefield. I, Xiao Se, am willing to resign from my position as squad leader to follow the battalion commander, vowing to protect him at all costs."

Zhou Weiqing listened to Xiao Se's words and shook his head vigorously, saying: "I won't do it, I won't do it, it's a loss. My father has said that a man's knees are worth gold. This bow is so heavy, but it can't be worth more than gold, right? If you lose, you will have to kneel before my grandfather."

The previous squad leader, known as Grandpa Zhou Weiqing, said in a low voice: "Boss, I think this kid is just a bit strong; there's no need to make such a fuss. Tonight, I will go to his tent and take care of it for you."

Xiao Se cast a glance at him, a hint of coldness evident in his eyes, yet he completely ignored Maoli, treating him as if he were air, while his gaze remained fixed on Shangguan Bing'er, waiting for her response

Zhou Weiqing turned to look at the captain, pretending not to have heard clearly, and asked, "What did you say I should be called?"

"Enough, what are you doing? Do you wish to be subjected to military law?" The cold voice of Shangguan Bing'er echoed, and the squad leaders, caught off guard, quickly dispersed.

With a casual toss, Zhou Weiqing threw the Zicheng Bow to the ground as if it were mere trash. He clenched his right fist, raised it to his eyes for inspection, and even blew on his knuckles. With disdain, he remarked, "I thought it was something valuable; it breaks with just a pull. Is this even called a bow?"

Zhou Weiqing followed Shangguan Bing'er out of the central military tent, walking behind her as they headed outside. Soon, the two exited the camp, and Shangguan Bing'er turned her head to glance at him, saying: "Use the power of the wind"

Shangguan Bing'er glanced at the purple Chen bow that had already been broken in two on the ground, a hint of surprise flashing in her azure eyes, before turning to Xiao Se and saying: "Captain Xiao, I believe there is no need to prove anything further now, is there?"

"Captain Xiao, Zhou Xiaopang has not given up yet; perhaps we should wait a little longer." As she spoke, she also stood up, but did not move forward. Instead, her gaze towards Zhou Weiqing clearly became more "ferocious".

Originally, he had no extravagant expectations regarding Shangguan Bing'er. However, after he himself became a Tianzhu Master, our loyal guards, Zhou Weiqing and Zhou Xiaopang, have resolutely regarded Shangguan Bing'er as his possession. Of course, the scheming that should not be present in a thirteen-year-old boy would not be directly manifested by him.

Shangguan Bing'er patiently waited for Zhou Weiqing to use the Essence Pearl. The entire process took about two minutes. Once she saw a faint blue light enveloping Zhou Weiqing, she then set off again. With a flash of blue light around her, she similarly harnessed the power of the wind, propelling Zhou Weiqing forward swiftly.

Shangguan Bing'er now only wants to do one thing: rush up and give Zhou Xiaopang a good beating. Although she is still unaware that Zhou Weiqing can utilize the power of the connected beads, given the enhancement of his body after the awakening of the Heavenly Bead, it is not just a single Purple Dawn Bow that he can draw; even two or three would be manageable. His body bead enhances all of his strength, yet this guy pretends as if it were real. Looking at his flushed face and anxious expression, Shangguan Bing'er felt her face alternating between green and white with anger. Even two or three bows could be drawn, and his body bead enhances all of his strength, yet this guy pretends as if it were real. Looking at his flushed face and anxious expression, Shangguan Bing'er felt her face alternating between green and white with anger.

Xiao Se let out a cold snort and said: "Do you think just anyone can pull the Zichen Bow? If I am not mistaken, this kid should be a Body Pearl Master, and his body pearl primarily amplifies strength. I am almost familiar with all the Pearl Masters in the Tian Gong Empire, yet this kid is not among them. Investigate thoroughly for me, leaving no stone unturned."

Zhou Weiqing said with a face full of grief and indignation: "What’s wrong with the lower class? Are the lower class not human? Who says I can’t do it? I will definitely be able to pull it apart. I bet with you, if I can’t pull it apart, I will crash my head to death right here."

Shangguan Bing'er fell silent. Is the cultivation of a Jewel Master really that easy? Of course not, especially for a Heavenly Jewel Master, the cultivation is even more arduous. She was known as the number one genius girl of the younger generation in the Heavenly Bow Empire. Initially, it took her a full five days to become proficient in the practice of summoning and dismissing Heavenly Jewels, and it took her as long as ten days to communicate with her dual consciousness jewels. Yet, this seemingly honest but cunning individual before her managed to accomplish it in just one night. Although she was reluctant to admit it, she understood that her title of genius should be passed on.

"Pah. What is this?" Zhou Weiqing said, looking at the back of Xiao Se as he left, somewhat exasperated. After all, he was still a bit young and had not noticed Xiao Se's previous wordplay. This guy was clearly more cunning than he had imagined.

Xiao Se approached Zhou Weiqing with his Zicheng bow in hand, looking at him with a half-smile and said: "So you are Zhou Xiaopang. If you can draw my Zicheng bow, it will prove that you are qualified to be the camp commander's personal guard. Give it a try, use all your strength, but don't overdo it; it wouldn't be good if you wet your pants."

The starry wood itself presents a dark red color, which transforms into a deep purple after growing for a hundred years. Its surface displays delicate patterns resembling fine cow hair, and upon closer inspection, one can also see dense golden specks. This is one of the sources of the name "starry wood." The characteristics of this century-old starry wood are referred to as "cow hair golden stars."

Shangguan Bing'er came to her senses, her pretty face flushed red, and she kicked Zhou Weiqing in the backside with a swift motion, gritting her teeth as she said, "Zhou Xiaopang, I've wanted to hit you for a long time..."

Shangguan Bing'er looked at this guy with a face full of speechlessness. In fact, she hadn't hit him that many times, but his act of playing the victim was truly remarkable. Even though she knew he was pretending, she found it hard to bring herself to strike him.

Shangguan Bing'er said: "Concentrate your thoughts on the green part of the light and shadow that you can see."

Zhou Weiqing picked up the Zichen bow and was about to draw it. Just as he was preparing to exert force, he suddenly seemed to remember something, turned his head to look at Xiao Se, and said: "Since this is a bet, there must be a stake, right? If I manage to draw it, will you also die here?" He originally had a simple and honest appearance, and at this moment, asking such a question gave an even more childish impression.

Don't! ... ...

What did you say? At that moment, the captain realized he had been outsmarted by this seemingly simple-minded big soldier. He suddenly stood up, and just then, Zhou Weiqing let out a cold laugh, exerting force with both arms, as the purple bow with the characteristics of cowhide golden stars was instantly drawn back into a full moon shape.

Zhou Weiqing smiled and readily replied, "Ah, very good, but having a grandson like you is indeed a misdeed of the ancestors"

At this moment, Zhou Weiqing had already taken the Zicheng Bow from Xiao Se's hands, secretly sneering in his heart. He was far more familiar with this Zicheng Bow than with an ordinary Star Bow. In fact, he had practiced for two full years just to be able to draw this Zicheng Bow. While at the Marshal's residence, he always practiced with the Zicheng Bow, which is why he missed the target when Shangguan Bing'er asked him to shoot that day. He had long since become unaccustomed to the ordinary Star Bow. During those two years, he practiced drawing the bow every day, and his arms had swollen countless times. Even in windy or rainy weather, Marshal Zhou would not allow him to rest. The Marshal's exact words were, "Even if you are a useless person, you are still my Zhou Shuiniao's useless person. If you can't even use a bow, I will beat you into a bow shape."

"Good." Zhou Weiqing smiled. To others, his smile appeared quite simple-hearted, but in Shangguan Bing'er’s eyes, it was nothing short of cunning and lewd. However, she did not stop Zhou Weiqing from doing so; in fact, she found it quite amusing.

When Captain Xiao spoke, Zhou Weiqing had already stopped in his tracks, feeling an increased sense of vigilance. It was likely that anyone could clearly see the affection in Captain Xiao's eyes directed at Shangguan Bing'er. Zhou Weiqing couldn't help but glance at him a few more times, secretly cursing, how could this guy have such a lecherous face? It is said that pretty boys have ulterior motives, and at first glance, he clearly seemed to be up to no good

"Wait a moment." At that moment, an incongruous voice suddenly emerged. Zhou Weiqing had to admit that this clear and melodious sound was quite pleasant. The speaker was none other than the handsome captain of the squad.

On the other side, as Xiao Se walked out of the central tent, the smile on his face had completely vanished, replaced by a grim expression. His teeth were clenched tightly, making a clicking sound as he said: "Go investigate this Zhou Xiaopang for me. I want to see where this girl, Shangguan Bing'er, summoned such a character from. Could it be the royal family?"

At the moment when Tianli communicated with the Body Pearl, Zhou Weiqing felt as if the Zicheng Bow in his hand had become weightless, and his entire body was filled with an indescribable sense of immense power. Instinctively, he exerted force with both hands again. With a crack, the Zicheng Bow in his hand was unexpectedly snapped in two.

"How do I use this?" Zhou Weiqing asked in confusion

"Captain Xiao and the librarian, I remember you have yet to fulfill your promise; you neither knelt down nor called me 'grandfather.' Is that how you intend to leave?" Zhou Weiqing said with a sarcastic tone.

The captain instinctively said: "Grandfather"

Xiao Se questioned himself, believing he could not lose. Looking at the stubborn Zhou Weiqing, he disdainfully said: "As long as you can pull it off, what can you do to me? Hurry up, don't waste my time"

Enough with the small talk, since you and the body pearl and intention pearl have already communicated, what are the attributes of your intention pearl

This time, Maori also remained silent, as even he had begun to discern some clues. Although his interactions with Zhou Weiqing were not as frequent as those of Shangguan Bing'er, he was aware that this young man was not a good person. Moreover, in the morning, he had further tested Zhou Weiqing's strength, which was quite impressive. Even if he could not draw the Zicheng Bow to a full moon, he should still be able to pull it back a bit.

Xiao Se slightly furrowed her brows and said, "Squad Leader, how about this? Let this new recruit, Zhou Xiaopang, demonstrate his abilities for us on the spot, so that we can feel more at ease."

Before Zhou Weiqing could start drawing his bow, the squad leaders of the Xiaose team had already begun to make a commotion. One squad leader shouted, "Don't bother; hurry up and call me grandpa. Being able to recognize our squad leader as your grandpa is already a blessing for you, kid."

This was Zhou Weiqing's first application of the ability of the Yizhu. He felt as if his entire body was light and unburdened, and with just a slight touch of his toes on the ground, he would naturally glide forward three or four meters. Not only did his speed increase several times, but he also did so effortlessly

Just a moment ago, Zhou Weiqing, who seemed to be on the brink of death, heard these words and rolled on the ground before jumping up energetically. Although there were a few bruises on his face, he appeared remarkably spirited. Having endured many beatings throughout his life, his resilience is not something ordinary people can compare to. The last time he encountered Di Fuya at the Ice Spring Lake, if he had not doubted that Di Fuya would actually dare to use her intention pearl ability against him, he would not have suffered such a significant loss. Therefore, no matter when it is, he will always be extra cautious. Di Fuya's attack made him realize that in this world, nothing is impossible.

Shangguan Bing'er glared at him and said, "Who told you to break that Zicheng bow? Do you have any idea of the value of such a fine bow? Xiao Se has already agreed to lose to you; you could have just used it." The child of a poor family learns to take charge early; looking at the broken Zicheng bow on the ground, she felt quite distressed.

The Starwood, which has grown for over a hundred years, undergoes a qualitative leap, significantly enhancing its toughness. A Star Bow made from a hundred-year-old Starwood has a draw weight that is at least three times that of an ordinary Star Bow, requiring over one hundred kilograms of force to draw. Similarly, its range is much greater, with an effective attack distance reaching up to five hundred yards. When powered by celestial energy, it can even reach further. Therefore, it is also referred to as the Purple Star Bow. Each Purple Star Bow is valued at no less than one hundred gold coins, with prices varying according to quality. This item is not something an ordinary squad leader can wield; even in a nation like the Celestial Bow Empire, renowned for its archery, only a company commander is qualified to be equipped with it.

Zhou Weiqing only felt a slight itch in his ears, as a faint, weak sound like that of a mosquito began to ring out: "Die, Zhou Xiaopang, if you keep pretending, I will beat you until you can no longer take care of yourself"

Before Shangguan Bing'er could speak, Captain Mao Li could not help but say: "Captain Xiao, Zhou Xiaopang has only recently joined the army. The fact that he can use a standard longbow is already quite impressive. As for the Zichen bow, let alone him, I doubt anyone present can claim they can draw it fully."

"Zhou Xiaopang, stand behind me. From today onwards, you will be the first personal guard of this camp commander." After giving Zhou Weiqing a fierce glare, Shangguan Bing'er calmly issued the order

Shangguan Bing'er glanced at Zhou Weiqing and said irritably, "Captain Xiao asked you to try, so just do it. Why all the unnecessary talk?"

In the Celestial Empire, the Starwood from the Starry Forest can be used to craft longbows after ten years of growth. However, generally speaking, the wood used by the military is at least thirty years old, as only then is the Starwood sufficiently resilient. The purple longbow used by Xiao Se and Shangguan Bing'er is also made from Starwood, but it is over one hundred years old.

"Bing'er, you wouldn't be planning to kill someone to silence them, would you?" Zhou Weiqing asked with a chuckle as he followed Shangguan Bing'er.