The 35th Inexplicable Marvelous Words
The stone shot out after being infused with a special inner force, and in just one shot it flew over twenty meters before deeply embedding itself into the trunk of a tree. This was Ximen Qing's first time using an arrow without feathers, but on his very first try he achieved such power, showing just how formidable an arrow without feathers could be.
Ximen Qing excitedly got up and hurried to the front of the tree to observe the situation. He saw that on the trunk, there was a small hole the size of a thumb, which was exactly the same size as the stone just now. The small hole was very deep, enough to trap half a finger joint. Reaching in to touch the inside of the stone, he found that the stone was intact and undamaged. Such a strong impact came down, but the stone was still intact and undamaged, showing that the special internal force transformed by the "Feathered Arrow Heart Method" was exceptionally powerful, not only giving the stone a fierce power, but also increasing its strength.
Seeing Ximen Qing touch the stone inside the tree trunk, Zhang Wenyuan chuckled and said: "Is the stone intact? Qing'er, let me tell you, when your featherless arrow is more skilled, you can make the stone explode. Think about it, a stone that suddenly explodes after entering the human body, shattering into countless tiny particles, what kind of harm will these particles cause to the human body?"
Zhang Wenyuan's words were as gentle as a cloud, but to Ximen Qing's ears, they were no less than a thunderclap! Although the hidden weapon was sinister and poisonous, it wasn't as deadly as a stone exploding inside the body. Normally, when a hidden weapon pierces the human body, at most it will damage some meridians or even bones, and such injuries are only regional, so finding a skilled doctor can cure them. But if a stone explodes inside the body, it's different. The exploded stone turns into thousands of tiny particles that rush into the meridians, blood vessels, and even the skeletal system, bringing too much impact, even affecting life! If the stone is soaked in poisonous water, how strong will its power be?
That's also why pebbles were chosen for casting votes!
At this time, Ximen Qing did not dare to think about it anymore.
"It's indeed an unbeatable hidden weapon, no wonder it could injure fifteen Liangshan heroes. Its reputation is truly well-deserved!" Ximen Qing thought to himself with secret delight.
He then turned his head and looked at Zhang Wenyuan, bowed deeply to him and said: "Thank you, Uncle Zhang, for teaching me the skills!"
Zhang Wenyuan burst out laughing and said, "Your father saved me back then, and all these years I've been thinking of repaying him, but never had the chance. Now it's perfect, I can finally fulfill my wish. Besides, you're going to be my son-in-law soon, what's there to worry about your cultivation? Hehe..."
Then Zhang Wenyuan looked at the sky and said, "Alright, you continue to practice and I believe it won't take long for this hand of yours to produce a mysterious and unpredictable power without even using an arrow. The sun is setting, and I should also leave with your Uncle Xu. You can cultivate slowly!"
Having said that, Zhang Wenyuan walked away with his hands behind his back.
Ximen Qing watched Zhang Wenruo leave until he was out of sight, then rubbed his brow and continued to practice shooting the featherless arrow. Unfortunately, the trees in the garden were not so lucky, and soon they all had small holes shot through them...
At noon, Zhang Wenyuan and Xu Zhanfeng left the Ximen Mansion after lunch. Then the Ximen Mansion fell back into a peaceful life again.
Unbeknownst to him, ten days had passed like flowing water. On this day, Ximen Qing was practicing his featherless arrow in the garden. He sat cross-legged in the garden, his hands fluttering like a butterfly, flying and dancing like a yellow sparrow, whirling like a phoenix. As he flew, streaks of light shot out from his fingertips, flying thirty meters away into the forest, where trees swayed back and forth, leaves flying everywhere, almost as if it were a deep autumn scene.
These days, Ximen Qing has been diligently practicing the featherless arrow every day and has already grasped all its secrets. According to Zhang Wenyuan, the greatest achievement of the featherless arrow technique is that it can shoot a stone over 100 meters without losing any power or accuracy. After these few days of practice, Ximen Qing has already mastered shooting stones over 30 meters. If he shoots any farther, the stone's power and accuracy will greatly decrease.
In just ten days, being able to reach this level is already a rare talent. According to Zhang Wenyuan, even Zhang Qing took a month to be able to shoot thirty meters. However, at this time, Zhang Qing's flying stone technique has already exceeded sixty meters. The longer the distance, the greater the difficulty of cultivation, and without several months of cultivation, it is difficult to make progress in just a few meters, let alone ten or more meters. Therefore, Ximen Qing still has a long way to go to catch up with Zhang Qing.
Just as Ximen Qing was concentrating on his cultivation, a ghostly figure suddenly appeared not far away!
The figure's speed was abnormally fast, almost making it difficult for people to distinguish with their eyes, and he flashed two steps and came to Ximen Qing's tens of meters away like a ghost.
Ximen Qing's eyes narrowed, and without thinking twice, his hands shot out four stones in a flash! Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh, the four stones were released almost simultaneously, then formed a circular shape surrounding that figure.
He thought the stone would be enough to make the figure stop in its tracks, but unexpectedly, not only did the figure not stop, it even shattered the flying stone and then took a step forward, already standing in front of Ximen Qing.
The mighty stone is now crushed like sand grains with ease, making Ximen Qing feel sorrowful!
Seeing the face of the person in front of him, Ximen Qing's expression changed from shock to helplessness, and he said: "Master, you've finally come back!"
Although Shi Zi's power is strong, it still appears very weak against Zhang Tian Shi who has reached the realm of a great master. If he could be injured so easily, then the cultivation of a great master would not be worth much.
Zhang Tian Shi still wore a tattered and worn-out Taoist robe, his face looked dusty and travel-worn, without the slightest hint of a dignified appearance.
Zhang Tian Shi smiled and looked at Ximen Qing, saying: "Good disciple, not seeing you for half a month, you've actually practiced a unique skill! This should be the no-feather arrow of the Zhang family of Dongchang Prefecture, passed down through generations. It's indeed formidable. If it weren't for my good skills, I would have really fallen into your trap! Hehehe..."
Ximen Qing smiled and hastily stood up, saying: "Master, what are you talking about? How could I hurt you? By the way, Master, why did it take you so long to gather herbs this time? In the past, you would only be away for three or four days!"
Zhang Tian Shi gazed deeply at Ximen Qing, a hint of parting sorrow flashing in his eyes. He then chuckled and said: "This time, to help you thoroughly improve your physical condition, I swallowed my pride and went to someone's mountain gate. Although I encountered some trouble, I managed to bring back the herbal medicine for you. Moreover, I also helped you with a big matter that will greatly aid your safety... However, five days later, I will need to leave!"
Ximen Qing's heart skipped a beat as he asked, "Where are you going?"
"Of course, we'll return to Longhutoushan! I've been away for over two years now, and although my junior brother is in charge of the Taoist temple, I'm still worried that someone will break through the heavenly formation I set up. Moreover, this trip to gather herbs has already revealed some of our tracks, if we don't leave quickly, it won't be good for your safety. So, I must leave. Over the years, I've hidden many things, and others can't discover them yet, but it will be hard to say in the future. Qing'er, promise me that when you reach the level of a great martial artist, you'll leave Qinghe County and venture out into the world for training. Remember?"
"Master, I don't understand what you're saying?" Ximen Qing asked in confusion.
Zhang Tian Shi stroked his beard, chuckled and said: "Later you will naturally know, just remember my words! Go, I'll help you prepare the medicine, thoroughly refine your body, expand your meridians, and let your cultivation rise to a higher level."
Ximen Qing puckered his lips and said, "Master, can't you stay?"
At this time, Ximen Qing no longer had the mood to increase his cultivation. Having been with Zhang Tian Shi for so long, he had already regarded Zhang Tian Shi as a grandfather. Now that he knew he was going to leave, and didn't know when he would see him again, Ximen Qing felt very sad and reluctant.
"Alright, I'm just returning to Dragon and Tiger Mountain, not going west. Hehe, we'll meet again in the future, isn't it said that we're supposed to go to Dragon and Tiger Mountain to retrieve the War Halberd? We'll naturally meet then!"
Ximen Qing nodded and said: "Alright, I'll go find you at Mount Dragon Tiger after I enter the realm of Grandmaster Wu!"
Zhang Tian Shi took a glance at Ximen Qing, smiled but didn't say anything.
Longhushan is thousands of miles away from Qinghe County, and it would take several months to get there. Moreover, during the long journey, wouldn't you encounter something or someone?
"Qing'er, when you truly leave Qinghe County, that's when you'll be truly facing life. As your master, I can only help you this much; from now on, the difficulties and hardships will require you to solve them yourself." Zhang Tian Shi muttered to himself in his heart.
Today's chapter is a big setup, and the following articles will naturally explain it... By the way, why hasn't anyone signed in? Not even a "trainee" leader, how desolate, wuwu~~~~
