Water Ink Panel: Starting with Bow Technique to Hunt the Sun and Patrol the Skies

Chapter 16 - 16: Catching Moles, Breaking Through

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"Tian Family?"

"That's right." Chen Yuan quickly replied in a very determined tone, "The day before yesterday, Tian Chuan sneaked into my house to steal food, got into a conflict with my two brothers, and was killed by them. They must be harboring resentment and waiting for a chance to seek revenge in the mountains."

"How bold!" Chen the Fifth grew increasingly convinced, "We should confront the Tian Family and make them give an explanation!"

"Don't rush, let's wait for our family elder to return, I'll ask for his advice."

"Alright, just call whenever you need us."

"Thank you, Old Fifth, for your hard work today."

"No need to be so polite, we're one family, no need for formalities. It's getting late, I'll head back."

"Take care."

After Chen the Fifth left, Chen Yuan's expression quickly vanished, becoming emotionless and even a bit resentful.

"Stupid third brother, it's one thing to die in the mountains, but you took the Nine Skills with you. There were many moves and techniques I haven't fully learned; where am I supposed to find this martial arts manual now?"

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Hongshan Village was covered in silver, with immaculate white snow draping the neatly arranged houses.

The heavy snow from the previous day showed signs of stopping, and for once, the sun made a rare appearance in the sky.

Due to yesterday's incident with the Chen Family, many hunters in Hongshan Village didn't go hunting, and they were all restless.

Early in the morning, many villagers either brought out hunting dogs or carried various hunting tools, heading up the mountains in groups of two or three to hunt.

Hongshan Village was unusually lively.

Children frolicked and played, laughter echoing through the alleys.

Though it was freezing cold, there was an unexpected vibrancy, and the atmosphere grew lively.

As a poor family child, Shen Qing also got up early, filled his stomach with some meat, and, carrying bran cakes and hunting gear, headed up the mountain ahead of others.

Once again, he was alone.

Previously, Shen the Second and other clansmen had taken him a few times, but his hunting skills were average; each time they had to share some of their catch with him, and he was somewhat of a burden.

Gradually, no one was willing to take him along anymore.

So he always went hunting alone.

His hunting skills had gradually improved, and now he was capable enough on his own, so he wasn't worried.

With his excellent hunting skills, Shen Qing hadn't walked for long before he successfully caught a pheasant and two rabbits.

"Huh? Is this a raccoon dog?"

As Shen Qing

"Sir, I've come to learn today's characters."

Entering the house, Shen Qing behaved very respectfully, as if genuinely treating Zhang Shuyuan as a guiding teacher.

This respect was very much appreciated by Zhang Shuyuan.

When Zhang Shuyuan glanced up and saw the large pheasant in Shen Qing's hand, he couldn't help feeling a bit surprised.

He was very aware of Shen Qing's situation, and now he brought a whole one over, causing him to surreptitiously pinch himself.

This child was already pitiable, and now he took another person's belongings.

Truly despicable.

But since he was already here, refusing would be too wasteful.

Thus, in the subsequent teaching, Zhang Shuyuan became extremely serious, unlike the careless attitude of the previous day.

"Read everything you learned yesterday and write it down once."

"Yes."

Following Zhang Shuyuan's instructions, Shen Qing did everything as asked.

Shen Qing's performance exceeded Zhang Shuyuan's expectations, prompting him to teach the next sixteen characters.

After learning for more than an hour, along with his hard work from the previous night and that morning, Shen Qing noticed new changes in the Water Ink words in his sight.

[Skill: To recognize characters and read (Entry Level)]

[Progress: 101/100 points]

[Status: Can be improved]

[Note: Mastering this skill can grant reading and writing ability, continued practice may breakthrough realms, with a certain probability of awakening the "memorize" ability.]

Shen Qing's expression remained unchanged, but his heart was slightly pleased.

"Breakthrough!"

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