Chapter 502 - 312: Nianjun Frustrated, Mountain Map, Wen Caishang Delighted, Visit to the Talisman Master!

Gu Nianjun smiled and said, "If I can’t, then it’s just an empty reputation."

Li Xian laughed to himself, "An empty reputation? I must have a name and reputation first to have an empty reputation. As an unknown person, how can I have an empty reputation?" He said, "Alright, it’s settled." Then he walked thirty zhang away.

Gu Nianjun said, "Wait a moment, let’s exchange bows."

Li Xian frowned and said, "What’s the reason for this? Oh well, as you wish." He tossed the Peach Blossom Bow. Gu Nianjun handed over the ’Silver Moon Bow,’ its lines flowing smoothly, the entire bow silver and unknown in material, far superior in quality to the Peach Blossom Bow.

Gu Nianjun initially thought that since Li Xian’s archery was exceptionally good, his bow must be extraordinary. Upon touching it, she realized it was quite ordinary. She became even more curious about Li Xian’s archery. She drew a long arrow, took her stance, and said, "Let’s begin."

She released the string and shot. The arrow whooshed away into the distance. Suddenly, an even faster and stronger arrow flew from behind, accurately hitting her arrow and knocking it into the snow. Gu Nianjun’s face turned bright red, feeling very excited. Last night, despite the efforts of many prodigies, they barely succeeded once. Today, it was easily replicated again.

Gu Nianjun said, "Great archery! Again!" She reached out her hand and shot seven arrows in an instant, each aimed in a different direction, with a hint of difficulty, expressing frustration from being ignored earlier. Yet the seven arrows were closely followed and knocked down again.

Gu Nianjun thought to herself, "What a young man, what spirit, what archery skills, possessing such talents, no wonder he’s so proud." She said with a smile, "Again!" She took out four arrows and shot them in four directions.

These four arrows were shot with all of Gu Nianjun’s might, the speed was rapid, and the arrows twisted and turned like snakes swimming in water, swaying left and right, very flexible. This was one of the archery techniques, the Serpent Arrow. When arrows are shot like serpents, the flexible swaying of the arrow shafts makes them like ribbons, preventing them from being shot down by the opponent’s arrows.

To shoot them down, one must hit the arrow shaft three inches from the tip, greatly increasing the difficulty. Gu Nianjun secretly tested him. Li Xian’s face remained unchanged, casually taking out four more arrows and shooting again. ’Pa’ ’Pa’... four consecutive sounds, and all four arrows were knocked down.

Gu Nianjun was thoroughly convinced, knowing this wasn’t Li Xian’s full effort. Wang Dezhong’s words proved true, her previous grievances dissipated. Her admiration grew deeper, and she studied Li Xian more closely. The more mysterious he seemed, the more she wanted to explore.

Her curiosity was unbearable.

Li Xian urged, "There’s still one arrow left, shoot quickly." Gu Nianjun said, "I’m not shooting this one, if I don’t shoot, you can’t knock it down."

Li Xian said, "You’re playing with me?" Gu Nianjun quickly said, "Good young hero, don’t be angry, I’m not playing with you. Even if you don’t shoot this arrow, I’ll help you hunt the spirit fox. But..."

Li Xian said, "I’m short on money, if I get the spirit fox, I’ll exchange it for Dew of Dawn, and can thank you with the Human Yellow Essence Treasure." Gu Nianjun said, "I don’t want the Essence Treasure, how about this... you take off your mask and let me see your true face?"

Li Xian thought if you saw my true face and knew I was the servant you looked down on, you’d probably turn against me immediately. He said, "No need, you’ve said so much to me, wasting my time for no benefit. It’s better to just part..."

"Part..." Gu Nianjun interrupted, eyes full of resentment, "No need to take off the mask. I’ll help you, but along the way, I want you to teach me archery."

Li Xian thought, "So that’s what you want, to learn archery." He nodded in agreement, and so this matter was considered a success. Gu Nianjun said, "I’ll first show you the mountain map, so you paranoid person won’t think I’m tricking you." She spread out the mountain map for Li Xian to see. After a moment, she quickly put it away.

Li Xian said speechlessly, "I see you have a noble air, why are you so petty, not even letting me look a bit longer." Gu Nianjun had another thought, fearing that if Li Xian memorized it, he wouldn’t need her help and would ignore her. So she acted like a coy girl.

Gu Nianjun rolled up the map and said with a smile, "Good young hero. Now you know, I wasn’t lying to you. Your archery skills are great, but with my help, that spirit fox is in the bag."

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East of the city.

Bixiang Water Pavilion, mist curling like immortals.

In the secret chamber of the building, Wen Caishang was wearing Silk Clothing, her jade-like skin enticing. Xiaotuan waited by her side, the atmosphere was heavy. After half a quarter of an hour, Wen Caishang said, "Alright, help me undress."

Xiaotuan hurried over, starting to undress her. It took a whole hour, drenched in sweat, barely managing to strip off. Wen Caishang frowned, thinking, "Craftsmanship like Mr. Li La’s is rare in the world. Xiaotuan’s hands are already more dexterous than usual, yet she can’t compare to Mr. Li La. And the Silk Clothing she wears only maintains her Martial Arts without regression. Seeking further progress is difficult."

She donned a wide robe, covering all traces on her body, then her mouth curved into a smile, quite happy. Xiaotuan asked, "Madam, what makes you so happy?"

Wen Caishang said softly, "Last night I saw City Lord He, knowing that this city lord is so unprincipled, it’s amusing to think about."

Xiaotuan said, "Why is Madam concerned with the affairs of City Lord He?" Wen Caishang said, "This City Lord He, a respected figure of a city, yet he carries himself like a student. Don’t you find it funny?"

Xiaotuan said, "Perhaps he has a natural talent for learning, I find it quite admirable."

Wen Caishang lightly adjusted her sleeve, her interest growing, "But he’s studying under Fu Haoran, which is quite amusing."

Xiaotuan was confused. Suddenly, there was a knock on the door, and He Wentian said, "Madam Wang, you said last night that you’ve long admired Fu Haoran’s reputation, and if you had a chance, you’d want to meet him. I’m about to visit Cui Zhu Residence now, would you like to come along?"

Wen Caishang said, "Since City Lord He is so inviting, and I’ve always admired the Great Fu, of course, I would welcome the chance."