Chapter 005

Mobile shooting and immediate galloping shooting are both essential assessment items. For this reason, the skills of horsemanship and archery, both graceful and resilient, are astonishingly proficient. Gracefulness does not require physical effort; merely the exceptional ability to control the horse is sufficient to easily topple ordinary infantry from several dozen paces away.

Shaped like a sword, it is only two feet long, with a width similar to that of an ordinary sharp sword, yet it is considerably thicker. After undergoing rigorous forging and tempering, it possesses excellent toughness. The handle is crafted from high-quality wood, slightly shorter than the average spear. It can be used for thrusting, slashing, and parrying, and performs well in charge, being extremely lightweight and remarkably fast.

Can and Fengliu entered the gates of the Wangfu, casually removing their helmets, which were taken by the attendants on either side. The two proceeded directly towards the inner hall, and along the way, the guards and servants of the Wangfu greeted them with respectful expressions and salutations.

Since Can Ren moved into the royal residence, he has not been allowed to step out to play without special reasons. Every day, under the instruction of several masters, he studies music, chess, calligraphy, and painting, reads the classics, and simultaneously practices archery, swordsmanship, internal martial arts, spear techniques, knife techniques, and horseback riding. Recently, he has also begun to learn military strategy.

Feng Liu paused for a moment, looking at Can Ren's expression, and said with a smile: "There is no need to worry. Prince Lan Feng is a military man by background and is easy to get along with. Moreover, Lan Feng Chen does not possess the usual capricious temperament of a typical princess, so let us accompany each other to meet him." Feng Liu still had words unspoken in his heart, yet he had heard that Lan Feng Chen was exceptionally beautiful.

Feng Liu let out a sigh, fearing that this wish may never have the chance to be realized

The arrival of Lord Lan and the Wind King was sudden, and their departure was equally swift. They did not linger for even a night at the Qin Wangfu before hastily leaving. At the time of the Wind King's departure, Feng Liu and Can Ren were still accompanying Lord Lan Fengchen as they wandered around the Wangfu.

Feng Liu smiled and said, "Compared to my cousin, I still fall short by quite a bit." This tower was built according to Can Ren's intentions; each level appears exceptionally simple, empty and devoid of any ornate decorations, yet it is not low. Can Ren mentioned that he particularly enjoys this feeling of ascending and facing the wind.

With a skill in archery akin to a rapid-fire barrage, he always rides at full gallop. The guards of the royal palace dare to hold an apple on a slender stick just half a foot above his head, while he gallops at a distance of a hundred paces, allowing the wind to guide his shots, rarely missing. His time spent learning is relatively short compared to that of the skilled archer, but with the assistance of the latter and his own diligent practice, Prince Qin believes that it will not be long before he matches the prowess of the skilled archer.

What is even rarer is the aura about him, reminiscent of the charismatic Qin, exuding a silent authority, with a gleam in his eyes that fully reveals his exceptional internal strength. Prince Qin spoke in response to Wang Lanfeng's questioning gaze: "This child is the resilient one I mentioned earlier."

As usual, the two led a contingent of two hundred infantry back into the city from outside. Fengliu gazed at the armored Canren, his eyes shifting to the longsword at Canren's waist. Fengliu was truly curious about what Canren's sword would look like.

Feng Liu was sighing deeply while looking at the picture book when a servant from the royal palace hurriedly rode in, saluting as he said: "I report to Young Prince and Master Ren that Prince Lanfeng and Princess Chen have unexpectedly arrived at the royal palace. The prince requests both of you to return to the palace at once"

"Indeed, you are fortunate, Brother Qin," Lord Lan Feng remarked with a sigh, to which the charming and resilient duo quickly expressed their gratitude. Prince Qin smiled and said, "You two should take Princess Chen around to have a look; starting today, she will be residing in the royal mansion." The two exchanged glances, filled with curiosity, yet dared not ask further questions as they led the unreserved Lan Feng Chen out of the hall.

As they wandered, under the whimsical thought of planting willows with a romantic heart, the three entered the resilient pavilion. Lan Fengchen's face revealed a look of surprise; with a light step, a beautiful figure in intertwined pink and white appeared, landing on the seventh tier of the tower in the blink of an eye. With arms outstretched, she wore an expression of enchantment.

The drawback lies in the necessity for extreme precision in controlling both force and angle. Otherwise, when facing heavily armored special troops, the likelihood of the blade breaking is significantly high. A wooden long handle cannot block heavy weapons and sharp blades, but it excels in providing greater flexibility and cunning during use. If an attack misses, the elasticity of the handle, combined with clever techniques, can greatly enhance the speed of the next strike and allow for attacks at unexpected angles against the enemy. A wooden long handle cannot block heavy weapons and sharp blades, but it excels in providing greater flexibility and cunning during use. If an attack misses, the elasticity of the handle, combined with clever techniques, can greatly enhance the speed of the next strike and allow for attacks at unexpected angles against the enemy.

The flamboyant initially borrowed this joke to mock the tenacity, only understanding the use of the sword, even altering the weapons used on the battlefield to such an absurd degree. It was only after experiencing the severity that they ceased to ridicule. The flamboyant learned the best swordsmanship and marksmanship, wielding a gun technique that made opponents feel as if countless cold stars had emerged in their line of sight, leaving them unable to respond.

Feng Liu has visited here several times on ordinary days, accompanying Can Ren to drink and chat at the top floor. However, in this place, when the weather is cold, the wind is extremely biting, and Feng Liu does not like to endure such suffering, while Can Ren, on the contrary, does. At this moment, Lan Feng Chen looks down from the railing but does not see Can Ren's figure.

Lan Fengwang's gaze scrutinized the two with admiration, while Princess Chen was filled with curiosity. At this moment, Can Ren was pondering to himself, why does this woman's attire resemble that of an ordinary princess, rather than that of a martial artist? He couldn't help but doubt whether he had been deceived by a flirtatious trick.

The flirtatious gaze shifted to Lan Feng Chen, who was seated beside Wang. In astonishment, it quickly turned to the face of Can Ren. The flirtatious one had little interest in the women wielding swords and spears, yet was astonished by the beauty of Lan Feng Chen, which, given time, would only become more remarkable.

The Broken Sword is distinct from a regular sword; the violence of the battlefield is far removed from the ordinary. The specifications of the weapons are entirely different. Can Ruan Ren, with his remarkable skills that are greatly admired, completely forget the sword techniques he has learned? Therefore, when wielding the Broken Sword, it is impossible to discern what Ruan Ren's own sword truly looks like.

The resilient and peculiar weapon was given a strange name by its resilience: the Resilient Sword

Horse riding, archery, military strategy, and playing the lute are all interests of Canren. Therefore, he always follows Fengliu to learn together. However, regarding other matters, no matter how Fengliu entices him, Canren pays no attention. The requirements of Prince Qin are extremely strict. As a former martial arts family, the expectations for archery are not merely for Fengliu and Canren to learn the skills used for performance.

Just as I was about to ask, I noticed Feng Liu displaying a strange smile. The question I originally intended to ask transformed into one tinged with concern, "Cousin, what is the matter with you?" Feng Liu quickly composed himself, replying, "It's nothing." Seeing Feng Liu's expression return to normal, Lan Feng Chen then inquired, "Where is Can Ren?"

Feng Liu was very eager to see if there was any woman who could move Can Ren's heart. Such a good opportunity, how could Feng Liu let it slip by? Can Ren pondered for a moment and nodded in agreement. After all, the Prince of Qin had specifically requested that he return as well. Since the princess's temperament was not bad, it would not be appropriate to go against the wishes of the Prince of Qin.

Although Fengliu had long been accustomed to these circumstances, he was still unable to go out and play. Over time, this situation continued to evoke a sense of urgency within him. Every time he studied military strategy in the dead of night, it was also the time when Canren went out to practice swordsmanship. Fengliu could not help but feel envious, wishing he could simply exchange identities with Canren.

"The reputation is well-deserved; such remarkable lightness of foot!" Feng Liu exclaimed in admiration, unwilling to be outdone, and began to display his own lightness of foot, leaping into the air. This action startled Lan Feng Chen, who had been lost in a trance, bringing him back to his senses. "Cousin Feng Liu truly lives up to his reputation; his lightness of foot is indeed extraordinary." His tone became noticeably more cordial, and he regarded Feng Liu with newfound respect.

To this end, Prince Qin lamented several times that if Can Ren were willing to accept him as an adopted son, regardless of his military skills, as long as he had undergone some mental training on the battlefield, he would be a rare and formidable general. For the purpose of simulating combat, Can Ren utilized the resources of the royal palace to create a specialized weapon for use on the battlefield.

However, over the years, he has been in charge of internal affairs, unlike the flamboyant Qin who remains the same, governing the territories at the edge of the national borders and commanding a large army. The flamboyant one smiled and said: "I have heard that Lan Fengchen, although a woman, has been fond of martial arts since childhood. King Lan Feng intends to cultivate her into a commander; I wonder what her purpose is in coming this time."

The two were taken aback upon hearing this; how could there have been not a hint of news regarding such a significant matter? Lan Feng belonged to a prominent family, somewhat akin to a family of gallant heroes. As a military family, Lan Feng Wang, due to his remarkable military achievements and the affection of a princess, became one of the four princes of the current dynasty.

The six months since Can Ren entered the royal residence have been very tranquil

At this moment, Can Ren has also seen the morning breeze, yet the expression he reveals is one that greatly disappoints the romantic. As usual, he remains calm as water. The romantic truly hopes that one day he can gather a group of beautiful women and cast them one by one into the tranquil water, to see what kind of woman can stir up even the slightest ripple.

Upon entering the hall, the two greeted Prince Qin and Prince Lanfeng in accordance with etiquette. Prince Qin, with a kind expression, invited the two to take their seats. It was only then that Can Ren had the opportunity to observe Prince Lanfeng. He was exceptionally tall and upright, with a resolute and handsome appearance, rivaling the charming Prince Qin.

Although I have never seen King Lanfeng, the differences in their identities mean that the specific hues of the armor they wear are of great significance. King Lanfeng, having come from a military background, is naturally well-acquainted with this. By examining the armor worn by the two individuals, he has already discerned who the son of King Qin is