Chapter 2, The Master's Lover

The dragon looked somewhat at a loss as it gazed at us, unsure of whom to follow

Do you still not understand? Jinshi mounted the horse, holding my bow. "For an archer, the bow is not everything." As he spoke, he shouted, and the horse galloped joyfully until it disappeared from our sight

Jinshi smiled with satisfaction, saying, "We are currently on our way to find the Stone Armored Beast. With the bow in my hand, I can defeat the Stone Armored Beast. This way, you will also be able to possess the Bow of Breaking Heaven."

The master did not look at me, but simply turned around and walked back to the small room

Upon seeing the dragon, the person was even more astonished. He looked at me again and muttered to himself: "Dragon Archer..."

Jinshi also stood up, the firelight illuminating his somewhat melancholic face

At that moment, unexpectedly, something astonishing occurred. The armored beast let out an angry roar and came back to life. This time, it fully unfurled, its armor spreading out, becoming more than twice its original size. I was so frightened that I couldn't speak; the unfurled armored beast resembled a dragon, a red dragon clad in armor.

The person made a face again, revealing an ambiguous smile, "You will know when you ask your master later."

Aruan said somewhat pleadingly, "Give it to me, you know that Master first promised to give that bow to me."

"No, it's nothing..." Jinshi sighed and said, "Now, after diligent training, I have become the strongest divine archer. You must understand, only I am worthy of the bow left by my master"

Stop talking nonsense and help me hold it steady, I said

In the evening, the master still did not drive away Jinshi; instead, he prepared a sumptuous dinner. We sat around the campfire, the aroma wafting through the air. Long, looking somewhat pitiful, squatted beside us with tearful eyes. The master strictly forbade it from touching any food; if it were to open its large mouth, everyone would go hungry.

The way of the bow is in your heart, the master said word by word

He smiled slightly and said, "I am your master's senior brother, so you should call me 'Shishu.' I am also your master's lover, so you may also call me 'Shigong.'"

Finally, we arrived at a massive lava cave, the entire cavern illuminated in a fiery red. Below us lay a vast lava lake, bubbling like boiling water, releasing one scorching bubble after another, as if one were to accidentally slip and fall in, not even the bones could be retrieved. Jingshi gently tapped my shoulder and said, "Be careful." Then, he drew his bow and nocked an arrow.

How did you come here? The weather is so nice. I was lazily lying on the grass with Lei Long, and I asked.

Is it related to dragons?

Jinshi glanced at me, then at Leilong, his gaze somewhat unusual

I listened with curiosity, knowing that he was teaching me the way of the bow

I felt a sense of tranquility and joy, leaving me speechless

Nothing belongs to you, Jinshi

I know what I should do

"What is the relationship between you and the master?" asked the dragon curiously. I don't know when it started, but the dragon has begun to call the master along with me. It's strange; can dragons also learn archery? I guess it was just too lazy to call anything else.

I could not understand what they were arguing about, only focused on pulling that bowstring. I exerted all my strength, but the bowstring did not budge. I decided to use both hands, my rear end raised high, desperately pulling back; it no longer resembled drawing a bow and nocking an arrow, but rather like I was competing with a dragon for that bow. Yet, the bowstring remained completely still. It was terrifying; had I not witnessed it with my own eyes, I would not have believed that man could draw such a hard bow, nor could I imagine the power and speed of the arrows that such a bow could unleash.

"Thunder... run quickly..." came the weak voice of Jin Shi, "Run quickly..." He is not dead yet

"Thunder, and also the dragon-like creature." A tall figure blocked our sun; it was Jinshi. He appeared radiant, and his wounds had completely healed

I looked at the motionless stone-armored beast, unable to speak

I will give it a try

The master knows as well? However, she has never told me. Yet, my master is always like this; she clearly knows many wondrous things but simply does not share them with me

I began to feel somewhat nervous; however, with the divine bow, Jinshi, in hand, I cautiously proceeded inside.

I looked at his bow with a hint of envy and suddenly said, "Could you make one for me as well"

However, Jinshi shook his finger and said, "This is not the end, for the path of the bow is arduous, and there is much to learn. You can only regard it as a beginning, the beginning of the divine bow."

Nonsense! I said, "Aren't we going to find a softer one this time? Why go for something so hard?"

"I have only seen one," Jinshi said, glancing sideways at his master. The master seemed not to be listening to him, merely fiddling with the campfire. "The Bow of the Earth, it is said that this bow is imbued with the power of the Earth, possessing the magical force of 'Earth's Breath.'"

The Way of the Bow! Swift Bow, Gale Arrow!

"Lei, Lei, are you here?" Suddenly, I heard a voice calling me

"Give it to me. The master once said, 'The strongest shall obtain it.' At that time, I did not compete with you because you are my junior sister, and we..."

Oh? I have become interested and temporarily forgotten my troubles

I see that this disciple of yours has great potential; you should pay more attention to him. In particular, ensure that matters concerning the Dragon Archer do not arise

Only the most powerful bow can shoot arrows that are so fast and so formidable, but only the mightiest divine bow can draw such a bow

I am beginning to waver. My master is not only my teacher, but also half of my mother and half of my father; I cannot leave her like this. However, the temptation of that bow is too great for me. To possess such a bow, is it not the lifelong dream of a - picture - book archer?

The breath of the earth? I have never heard my master speak of this; I am becoming increasingly interested, as if I have suddenly approached a hall filled with treasures, dazzling to the eyes

I did not see it, Jin Shi. From the very beginning, you did not comprehend the way of the bow as taught by the master, and you still do not understand it now. Your arrow just now was indeed astonishing, but compared to before, it is merely faster and more forceful; in essence, there has been no change

The dragon also seemed a bit foolish, staring blankly at the bow of the man named Jinshi, and couldn't help but say: "What an impressive bow, could you show it to me?"

The best bows, a total of three, are the Sky, the Earth, and the Ocean, each an ultimate bow that any divine archer dreams of possessing

"Make way," the master said coldly. I hurriedly scrambled to get out of the way.

Aruan, Jinshi fell silent for a moment and said: "I know you never lie, has it really been destroyed?"

***

No, "Jinshi looked at the distant cottage, 'When I have truly understood the way of the bow, I will return to see her, and all of you.'"

Master, please stop arguing, alright

"I never said that," the master said coldly

Heavens! The master actually has a lover

Aruan, I have returned this time to reclaim what belongs to me

"Why did you leave so quickly?" Both Long and I were somewhat surprised

It was dark, with red flames shining from within, and from time to time, a rumbling sound could be heard, resembling the sound of a dragon moving. I wonder how the dragon is doing now; does it miss me?

Piercing Arrow

"However, you have deviated from the way of the bow," the master said stubbornly, "the master did not leave that bow for you"

I began to feel somewhat captivated. "Have you seen it?"

I do not know how long it has been when a hand landed on my shoulder

"What is a Dragon Archer?" Upon hearing the word 'dragon', Long Yi immediately became excited. Jin Shi did not respond, but merely looked at his master

"What is all this commotion about? It's so noisy," it said with some dissatisfaction

You will ruin him this way, ruining a child who has the potential to become an excellent archer

"Do you know how this bow was crafted?" Jinshi asked while on horseback

The story has come to an end

The master shrugged his shoulders, said nothing further, and went about fetching water on his own

I have come to say goodbye," he said

It is so hot! The deeper we go, the more we feel this heat wave, coming at us in waves, making it almost difficult to breathe. Inside, the caves are complex and vast, resembling the gaping mouth of a beast, ready to pounce and swallow us whole at any moment. Red lava flows down the walls through various small cracks, resembling blood. This place is truly terrifying; I have never been to such a frightening location. Jinshi walks ahead, and seeing his broad shoulders always brings a sense of warmth.

When I left my master, I came to this place alone, walking without looking back. At that time, I was about the same age as you.

"Oh no!" Jinshi exclaimed, "It's the Stone Armored Dragon!" He immediately bent his bow and nocked an arrow, aiming at the Stone Armored Dragon. The arrow vanished from Jinshi's bow and reappeared in the chest of the Stone Armored Dragon. The Stone Armored Dragon trembled from the impact, and the armor on its chest shattered, but astonishingly, it quickly reformed.

"What are you back for again?" The master appeared displeased, as if he were not very willing to see him.

The Way of the Bow

However, this type of stone-armored beast is quite rare and also quite fierce, making it difficult for ordinary people to approach. Jinshi continued, "Therefore, very few people are able to obtain this type of stone"

"My master is right there," I pointed with my hand, "but she is taking a nap and generally does not like to be disturbed."

He actually ventured through alone, and I couldn't help but feel a bit ashamed. Gathering my courage, I continued to follow Jinshi forward

The Way of the Bow

The dragon-like creature handed the bow to me. My goodness, the bow was so heavy that I could barely hold it with one hand; it felt as if it were made of iron and stone. I struggled to lift the bow with both hands, my arms began to tremble, fearing that if I was not careful, the bow would fall and crush my feet, making it impossible to even think about drawing the bow.

In front is a massive cave

A person appeared riding a horse from the lush green lawn. The sound of the hooves was quite light, seemingly reflecting the rider's leisurely mood. Soon, the horse approached, and the rider saw me, firmly holding the reins and nimbly jumping down from the horse's back

"Do you not desire a bow like mine? I will ensure you obtain a bow, the Bow of Breaking Heaven, the most formidable bow in this world, and you will also become the most formidable archer."

I was not interested in their conversation with the dragon, so I quietly crept away and eagerly gazed at the dark black bow.

What did you say? I didn't understand.

What puzzled me was that Jinshi remained silent at that moment, as if there were some secret that could not be revealed

***

"What is a super strong bow?" Long asked, somewhat confused

"Léi Lóng, come here," the master called. The master would rather have Léi Lóng than me. Finally, my tears fell uncontrollably, the scalding tears tracing down my face, plummeting into the darkness

"Aruan, your tone is truly reminiscent of Master..." Jinshi appeared very dejected, sighed again, and fell silent.

He looked at me and made a face. I began to like this big guy a bit; the biggest difference between him and the master is that the master is like a block of ice, while he is like a basin of hot water. I wonder if this basin of hot water can melt that block of ice. Based on my understanding of the master, I observe carefully.

Originally, Long also enjoyed taking afternoon naps. Ever since it started hanging out with me, it has picked up this bad habit from its master. In any case, it quickly learns the bad things while ignoring the good ones. Today, I couldn't let it rest; I forcibly pulled it up and made it help me chop wood.

Oh? He still has that smiling expression, as if he is truly playing with a child. "You can shoot arrows too? Let me see your little bow and arrow"

Now, Jinshi no longer allows us to play with his bow, not even letting us look at it. He carries it on his back, never parting with it for a moment, treating it as a precious treasure, displaying a miserly demeanor. I couldn't help but ask, "Jinshi, what is your bow made of? It doesn't seem to be an ordinary wooden bow, nor does it resemble an iron bow; it is so heavy, almost like stone."

"Who exactly are you?" I asked in confusion

"I will guide you; let me tell you the way of the bow," Jinshi said. I glanced at my master, who remained unchanged, sitting there motionless.

Master... I murmured, hoping that Master would retain me, even if it were just with a glance. I would definitely stay, I would indeed.

"It's nothing," he resumed his smiling demeanor and said, "That's impressive. I know, your master must be a very beautiful young lady."

Isn't it so? I asked with some curiosity, "Then what factors determine the power of a bow and arrow?"

***

The master and Jinshi are still arguing endlessly, which is what they call not being enemies if they don't meet

It remains the same; the armor of the Stone Armored Dragon automatically repairs itself, healing immediately after being pierced. The arrows made of metal and stone can only momentarily stun it, yet the Stone Armored Dragon roars and continues to approach us! The entire lava lake is boiling, and the cave is filled with terrifying sounds

Forget it, after quite a long time, Jinshi regained that indifferent demeanor and said, "What a pity..."

At this moment, those two individuals seemed to have forgotten our presence, continuing to argue back and forth.

You know again. I shot a glare at the dragon-like creature

I wiped my tears with my sleeve, sniffled a few times, and then, without looking back, embarked on my path of archery

Master

So how can I catch one

Master! My tears have welled up again, my nose feels sour, and it seems that with the slightest movement, the tears are about to flow down again

I do not know, I said

The master appeared somewhat tense, and I instinctively knew that he was concealing something from me

This clumsy dragon sometimes reacts quite quickly. Thus, I handed the bow back to the dragon-like creature. Dragons are indeed stronger than humans; the dragon-like creature stood the bow upright, with one end resting on the ground and grasping the other end with its claws, allowing the bow to stand steadily. What a large bow, it stood as tall as a person when upright

Jinshi sighed and said, "Do not hold a grudge against me, Aruan. I know that you refuse to hand over the bow to me because you were angry with me for leaving you so suddenly... I did not leave you; I could no longer endure the master. I seek to pursue a higher path in archery."

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You are not, the way of the bow is not merely about a strong bow

This time I was truly surprised; he is indeed not an ordinary person, as he could discern my lineage from my techniques

Indeed, the large fellow was taken aback, his hands lowered, and the expression on his face was no longer so mocking.

So tired... Class Long yawned again, seemingly unable to keep his eyes open.

"Nonsense, Jinshi, what trouble are you trying to stir up again?" the master scolded, though her face still bore a hint of redness, perhaps due to the afternoon nap

Once again, there was that resounding sound, like thunder and raging waves, which unexpectedly drowned out the roar of the boiling lava in an instant. I felt a sudden whirlwind rise, making it difficult to breathe

What? Jinshi and I jumped up at the same time

The master gracefully rolled up one sleeve, drew the bow, and stood firmly. The fierce wind caused her clothes to flutter loudly, and under the bright red glow of the flames, she appeared elegant and imposing. In her hand, she held the striking yellow bow.

The dragon-like figure quietly approached me and whispered, "I see that this person has an unusual relationship with the master."

"Fool, idiot," I scolded. "You dragon are truly brainless. Why would I chop down a soft tree? Only this kind of hard wood can be used to make a sturdy bow"

"Destroyed?" Jin and I asked in unison, "Impossible!" We both sat down on the ground again, our expressions of disappointment mirroring each other.

The master's small hut is located on the hillside behind the woods, and we arrived there quickly. On the way, I asked, "Are you the divine archer?"

"I have never said that he is my disciple; he can leave whenever he wishes. Lei is already an adult; he has the right to choose his own path, as well as the path of the bow." At this point, she looked up at Jinshi, her eyes shining brightly in the firelight. "When you left back then, our master said the same thing, didn't he?"

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Master ... ... I looked at Master, hoping she would keep me. If Master said a single word, I would definitely stay

"You two are going to ruin my bow!" Saying this, he ran towards us

It turns out that Jinshi sought his master not for any other reason, but for a bow left by his master's master. I believe I have seen this bow before; it was the one used by my master when he saved me and our village. I am just a bit curious; the bow is light yellow, not very large, and seems not as hard or as formidable as Jinshi's bow.

"Alright." I handed him my bow, "This bow is not good."

Suddenly, Jinshi saw me and Leilong, and cried out in pain

Does the master know? I asked

Dodge the arrow

Indeed, having stayed for such a long time. Jinshi felt a bit embarrassed to smile

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The skill of any bow is mediated by the bow itself. Therefore, in my exploration of the way of the bow through books, I am also seeking the path to a good bow. When an archer obtains the ultimate bow, it signifies that he has reached the pinnacle of the way of the bow

Go and say goodbye to her, I said

Ah... it's you again. After all these years, you are still the same, not a bit changed... With that languid voice, the master, with disheveled hair and wearing a loose robe, appeared at the door with a hazy gaze

Leilong looked at me with a hint of mockery, his expression rather peculiar. I felt somewhat unwilling and, in a fit of pique, kicked at the ground, saying, "I refuse to believe I can't draw this bow..." Suddenly, an idea struck me, and I quickly said, "Leilong, come here, I have a great idea..."

A rumbling sound echoed through the forest. The dragon-like creature staggered out, still looking drowsy.

Yes, the master said

Long looked at him with some awe and suddenly said: "I have a way; I will help you get the bow, and you will draw it."

The most important aspect of a bow and arrow is the bow. Jinshi said, "The bow of an archer is like the soul; a good archer without a good bow is equivalent to nothing. If an archer has no bow in hand, it is as if they have nothing at all"

"You still do not understand the way of the bow that the master has imparted," the master said. "An archer cannot rely solely on a strong bow and sharp arrows; there are things more important than a strong bow for an archer. It seems that over the years, you have consistently pursued a stronger bow and faster arrows, deviating from the master's teachings. How can I entrust you with the master's bow?"

"Master, she actually cried," said Long, "quietly, alone. However, dragons always have excellent hearing"

Jinshi shook his head, looking utterly dejected and pitiable. However, I was still perplexed; wasn't the bow used by that master the Bow of the Earth?

The master will not like this type

I stood foolishly in place, tears swirling in my eyes, desperately holding back from falling, while my heart bled. It turned out that the master never regarded me as a disciple, and the master never intended to teach me the way of the bow. What do I amount to in the master's eyes? What do I amount to?

However, A-Ruan, I have one more question" Jinshi said

Jinshi smiled. "Lei, I lost my bow, could you lend me yours?"

The dragon let out a laugh and said, "Little girl? Is that what you call her? Haha, hahaha..."

It is noon, and the master is taking a nap. This is the happiest time of my day, as the master does not pay attention to what I do while he is napping. I have decided to make an incredibly strong and hard super bow

I will take a look at this with Leilong, and then at that; I do not know what they are arguing about, it is quite baffling. What is a Dragon Archer? From the tone of Jinshi, it seems quite dangerous. What does it have to do with Leilong?

What a magnificent bow! I saw him take a step, exuding an extraordinary presence; with his left hand gripping the bow and his right hand resting on the arrow, he drew back the bowstring. The bowstring was immediately pulled back with a creaking sound, and the muscles in his arms bulged, so robust and powerful that it was awe-inspiring. He slowly raised the bow towards the sky, and suddenly, he released his hand. A resounding sound echoed throughout the sky, like the roar of a dragon, akin to the thunder of the heavens, rolling like a tempest, so astonishing that it could shatter the hearts of the faint-hearted. I did not see his arrow; at the moment he released his hand, the arrow vanished. I knew it was because the arrow was too fast, that even the archer's eagle-like keen eyes could not capture its trajectory! I was utterly dumbfounded, bowing in admiration.

Perhaps noticing my persistent gloom, Jinshi always finds cheerful topics to discuss. From him, I have truly learned a great deal of knowledge. He is a good person, much like my master; however, the moment I think of my master, my mood deteriorates.

Finally, we have arrived. We can already see that small house. The rhythmic sound of the master's snoring can be heard from inside. I felt a bit embarrassed; the master is actually a woman who lacks femininity. That person laughed, "After all these years, still the same as before." As he spoke, he took down the bow and arrows from his back

"No way?" Long shook his head, "I think he has a crush on the master."

No! I shouted, striving to run forward, drawing the bow in my hand. I could never abandon the gold and stone, even if it meant death

The divine beast was struck, rearing back violently, letting out a terrifying cry, curling up into a ball, and then remaining completely still. What a powerful arrow, what a fierce bow! I marveled inwardly. Jinshi turned around and said with a smile: "A strong bow, an even stronger bow; the way of the bow is to continuously pursue stronger bows, which can unleash the full power of the divine bow."

I am so frustrated!

Jinshi mysteriously smiled and shook his head, "This is a secret"

Flowing clouds and flowing water arrows

I held my breath, for this was the second time I witnessed the Celestial Bow of the Golden Stone. Suddenly, the lava began to churn violently, as if something was stirring within it. The lava splashed up and then scattered down like raindrops, landing on the ground and transforming into piles of flames. Gradually, a massive figure slowly emerged from the sea of red-hot lava.

Originally, I had the dragon-like creature place the bow around its neck, with the bowstring facing downwards. Then, I climbed onto the creature's neck, gripping the bowstring with both hands, and let my entire weight fall down, as if swinging on a swing. I couldn't believe that with all my strength, I still couldn't draw this foul-smelling and rigid bow. Jin Shi pulled back his own bow, gritting his teeth in pain, and without hesitation, he punched both me and the dragon-like creature, causing stars to dance in my vision. I finally realized that he and his master indeed came from the same school; they were both quite petty and enjoyed using their fists to strike their disciples' heads. Jin Shi pulled back his own bow, gritting his teeth in pain, and without hesitation, he punched both me and the dragon-like creature, causing stars to dance in my vision. I finally realized that he and his master indeed came from the same school; they were both quite petty and enjoyed using their fists to strike their disciples' heads

Doubt has arisen in my heart; could it be that my bow and arrows truly possess the essence of powdery fat? However, looking at the arrow that reached the gold and stone in the picture book is indeed enviable

I nodded slightly and suddenly remembered something, asking: "Jinshi, you always mention the Dragon Archer; what is the Dragon Archer?"

Indeed, Master, no matter how one looks at it, she can no longer be considered a "young girl"

What kind of tree is this?" Long asked lazily, "It's dark and quite hard. Lei, are you tired? Why not find a softer tree to chop instead.

I suddenly felt a twinge of shame, realizing that even the dragon-like creature understood this principle, which my master had already demonstrated to me through his actions while shooting arrows. At this moment, my master must be very disappointed in me. I watched the stone-armored dragon depart, and my mood grew heavy. The ground was littered with the armor shed by the stone-armored dragon, which consisted of the kind of stones that could be used to make bows. I walked over, did not pick up those stones, but instead carried the golden stone. The dragon-like creature looked at me with approval and helped me carry the golden stone out of the lava cave. The ground was littered with the armor shed by the stone-armored dragon, which consisted of the kind of stones that could be used to make bows. I walked over, did not pick up those stones, but instead carried the golden stone. The dragon-like creature looked at me with approval and helped me carry the golden stone out of the lava cave

The tree is indeed very hard. After chopping for half a day, it surprisingly left only a shallow mark. I will never give up; I am chopping with all my might. I want to prove it to my master, to annoy that damned lazy woman, and also to that stupid and foolish dragon... Hmph...

Jinshi released the bow and handed it to Leilong, but his eyes were fixed on his master as he said: "Aruan, time passes so quickly; in the blink of an eye, we have all grown old. Seeing this young man reminds me of the times we had in the past..."

"Hurry! Master, kill that stone-armored dragon!" I shouted loudly. To my surprise, Master put away the bow and arrow, said not a word, and turned to leave, as graceful and light as when he had arrived

"How do you teach your disciples like this?" He turned to look at his master again, "You should know the story of the Dragon Archer."

Master! I am both astonished and delighted. The astonishment comes from your unexpected presence here, while the delight stems from your mysterious and extraordinary archery skills

Why

"Thunder! Run! Run!" Jinshi shouted desperately, using his massive body to shield me while continuously firing arrows. Suddenly, the Stone Armored Dragon let out a roar, and right after that, Jinshi swayed slightly and fell down, the bow in his hand dropping into the lava lake, disappearing from sight

The power of a bow and arrow depends on the quality of the bow, and the quality of the bow is determined by the bow body and the bowstring. The harder the bow, the farther the arrow will shoot, the straighter it will fly, and the more forceful it will be. Naturally, this also means greater power. This is my experience with using a bow.

Do not ... ... The sound of metal is so faint, as if it is gravely injured, "Run quickly ... ... hurry ... ... you cannot defeat it ... ... it is my fault ... ... "

The envious gaze I cast made Jin Shi feel somewhat smug, "This... is actually not difficult; your master is also aware of the secrets within..."

"Master, how could you let Lei leave?" Long said discontentedly, "He is your disciple after all"

I suddenly understood that the Bow of the Earth was the very bow that my master had once used. I was filled with immense admiration for my master, realizing that he possessed such a magical bow. It was truly incredible.

"Jinshi, Jinshi!" I shouted, wanting to rush over to save him, but large, heavy rocks fell from the top of the cave, blocking my path. Before me were the roaring stone-armored dragon and Jinshi lying on the ground.

I spit! Disdainful! Suddenly, I am filled with anger. I am also a master archer, having slain evil dragons, of course, under the guidance of my master as I drew the bow and shot arrows. However, do not be fooled by the grand bow that this arrogant fellow carries; it is likely just for show. He may have never even seen a dragon in his life!

"Are you talking behind my back again?" The master brought out a dish, walking carefully and speaking as he did so

Is that a dragon? I must have misheard it. I suddenly turned around, and indeed it was a dragon, though I did not know when it had arrived. I was both surprised and delighted, and behind the dragon stood my master!

My curiosity was piqued, and I asked: "Stone? This is the first time I have heard that stones can be used to make bows. How can stones be used to make bows?"

Class Dragon, please help me chop down a tree

"Still the same as before," that person muttered to himself, then said to me, "Take me to meet your master; I won't disturb her sleep."

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I nodded slightly, "Could it be the master's lover?"

We are waiting for your return, " said Long, with tears in his eyes.

The dragon supported the large tree with its claws to prevent it from falling and crushing us. I swung the axe with all my might, sweat pouring down like rain

Hoo, hoo... the dragon-like creature actually fell asleep leaning against the tree, its head drooping repeatedly

He saw that I looked a bit dazed and asked with a smile, "Little friend... may I inquire about someone?"

"Thunder," said Long, tilting his head and pondering over the bow, "Can you draw this bow?"

Indeed, it is the breath of the earth. There is a legend that speaks of a giant whose mother is the earth. As long as he stands upon the ground, he possesses boundless strength, capable of moving mountains and altering river courses. The earth grants him power, limitless and eternal. After his death, his bones were fashioned into a bow and his sinews into a string, thus creating the Bow of the Earth.

"You have a good disciple, A Ruan," Jin Shi looked at his master and said, "However, the method you taught him does not seem quite right. No matter how I look at it, I feel that his way of using the bow and arrow has a somewhat delicate quality to it"

As my arrow was released, it conjured a fierce whirlwind from thin air, sweeping up fallen leaves that swirled and danced, obscuring the sky and blocking the sun, creating an astonishing spectacle

Where is the bow now

The archer asked politely, "Can you tell me where your master is now?"

She is taking a nap I exchanged a knowing smile with Lei Long

Nonsense! The master also sat down, her face illuminated by the campfire, glowing red and incredibly charming

My master is always like this, showing no signs of change. My master may be the most eccentric in temperament among all masters; no matter what I ask her, she pretends to be deaf and mute, ignoring me completely. I truly do not know when I will be able to learn the true way of archery

"We have arrived, Lei," Jinshi suddenly said, pulling the horse to a stop

There is a mythical beast known as the Stone Armored Beast. It resides in caves filled with volcanic lava, and over time, its skin transforms into a hard stone. However, this stone possesses resilience, making it an excellent material for crafting bows. When this stone is combined with metals and forged by the most skilled craftsmen for forty-nine days, it becomes the hardest bow in the world, the Bow of Breaking Heaven

Yes, it is a bow of immense power, a power that comes from the earth, the vast and magnificent earth. What force could possibly contend with the earth?

I have only heard my master speak of the ultimate skills within the divine bow, the essence of the way of the bow

I let out a hum, took the bow from behind me, tightened the bowstring, and nocked an arrow. I glanced at him; he was still smiling, his hands comfortably crossed over his chest, watching with great interest

Jinshi's face turned pale again as he drew the bow and released the arrow

"Do as you wish," the master said coldly

Master! Long was astonished, while I stood there in a daze, my heart icy cold

Oh my, he is truly imposing! I have never seen such a tall man, like a tower; broad shoulders and a slender figure. Especially his arms, with muscles that are twisted and prominent, those arms seem capable of easily breaking a bull's horn. In short, he is a strong, elegant, and handsome man. I had to tilt my head back just to see his face, and what surprised me even more was that on his back, he carried a dark black bow, a bow that is frighteningly long

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Is that so? The dragon-like creature also came over, completely captivated by this story. Then this bow must be very magical, right?

The two of us were whispering conspiratorially, while that person paid us no mind and strode forward, holding the reins of a horse in hand, appearing somewhat impatient

I was taken aback. The master's arrows were not just one, but a continuous stream, flowing like water, all accurately striking the chest of the Stone Armored Dragon. The dragon's armor was constantly repairing itself, yet it was still not as fast as the master's flowing arrows. The arrows densely concentrated on its chest; although they were not as powerful as the golden stone arrows, they came in an unending barrage, leaving the Stone Armored Dragon no chance to catch its breath. Finally, with a dull explosion, the dragon's armor completely shattered. The Stone Armored Dragon wailed and struggled, retreating, no longer possessing that imposing presence.

This is the sound of lava flowing; the rock-armored beasts usually prefer to stay in such places. Jinshi said as he dismounted and took the bow and arrows off his back

At that moment, a series of crisp hoofbeats approached from afar, and I stopped the axe in my hand. I ran out of the woods

The door of the cabin creaked open

We stared blankly. I pushed Lei Long a little.

I have returned to my master's side. Just as I had estimated, Jinshi truly cannot die, despite having sustained such severe injuries. However, during the recovery period, his appetite was enormous, and my master almost thought that the dragon-like creature was stealing food. The innocent dragon-like creature even received a light tap on the head.

Thank you, I said gratefully

"Lei, come with me," he said. I was taken aback

Jinshi smiled and said, "It is made from a mixture of stone and metal"

However, once he left the earth, he lost his strength and was subsequently killed by others Master said suddenly in a somber tone

The master's standards must be very high; otherwise, how could he still be single now

Arrow out

Aruan ... ... I am the strongest, you should not deny it ... ...

Heavens, there is such a gigantic creature! It resembles a pangolin, lacking both head and tail, its entire body a vivid red, nearly the size of a dragon. It stirs the lava, seemingly unafraid of the deadly sea of molten rock. I couldn't help but take a step back. It clearly noticed us, slowly swimming towards us, its nose exhaling thick gas, exuding an astonishing presence. Jinshi aimed at the armored beast, and then, the arrow was released! It clearly noticed us, slowly swimming towards us, its nose exhaling thick gas, exuding an astonishing presence. Jinshi aimed at the armored beast, and then, the arrow was released!

"Hey," I said, feeling a bit indignant, "don't call me a kid; I am also an archer."

I looked at him; this person seems to harbor no ill intentions

Do not do this, A-Ruan, my bow and arrows are already unmatched in the world, it is time to hand them over to me

Jinshi nodded

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"Adults are speaking; children should not interrupt," the master said angrily. I was taken aback by the master's reprimand.

"The key is stone," he said, "stones cannot be used to make bows, except for one type of stone"

"My affairs are none of your concern," the master said, somewhat arrogantly

The master has already destroyed the bow

What are we doing? Master Liu raised her eyebrows, placed her hands on her hips, and was filled with anger

I bit my lip tightly, seemingly breaking the corners of my mouth, feeling no pain at all, only sensing liquid flowing down from the corners. My heart ached even more; if it weren't for my need to draw the bow, it wouldn't be like this. I suddenly pulled back the bowstring; even if I were to die, I would die together!

"What?" The dragon was startled, "That tree is so hard."

I hesitated for a moment and nodded in agreement

Hurry, Lei, drag it up, remove the stones from its body, your bow is about to be born

A wave of warmth surged through my heart, warmer than the sun. So I insisted on bringing her to find you, as I knew she was actually very concerned about you.

"Lei, remember, a man is not allowed to cry," Jin Shi gently said in my ear

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"What is the problem?" The master remained calm as ever

"Aruan, it has been a long time since we last met," said the person, putting away the bow and arrow with a smile

Do you still not understand?" Long looked at me, "The master's meaning is that the way of the bow is not merely the pursuit of strength and hardness, and one must not kill for the sake of obtaining a bow.

What is the best bow? I asked curiously