Water Ink Panel: Starting with Bow Technique to Hunt the Sun and Patrol the Skies
Chapter 146 - 70: Galloping through the Mountains and Forests, Taiping Escort Agency Encounters a Mishap

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After years of persistent cultivation, the Qi accumulated within Shen Qing had become immensely substantial. Combined with the layering effect of the Nine Revolutions Mysterious Skill on his strength, it produced unexpected results.

After executing this move, Shen Qing immediately felt dizzy and weak. He knew this was the after-effect of the Nine Revolutions Mysterious Skill. Instinctively, he activated the Blood Dominance Technique, and instantly, his Qi-Blood surged wildly within him.

Through days of diligent cultivation, he had also elevated the Blood Dominance Technique to the realm of Small Success.

Currently, he possessed almost two to three times the average person's Qi-Blood within his flesh and blood.

With deliberate activation, a massive essence flowed from deep within his flesh, swiftly replenishing the deficiency caused by the Nine Revolutions Mysterious Skill.

In just a moment of distraction, Shen Qing shook off the dizziness and weakness.

He had tested before, with his current level of Qi-Blood, he could use the Nine Revolutions Mysterious Skill approximately three times in a row.

Any more than that, and the sense of weakness could not be dispelled.

"Neigh!"

At this moment, a loud commotion erupted from the stable, with continuous neighing interrupting his thoughts.

Shen Qing hurried over and found Shen Xiaoshan tightly gripping the reins, trying to calm the black steed.

With his slender body, Shen Xiaoshan clung to the horse's head with some difficulty.

Shen Qing walked directly over and pressed his hand down on the horse's back.

The black steed, appearing burdened beyond its capacity, knelt to the ground with a thud and finally settled down.

"What happened?" Shen Qing asked Shen Xiaoshan.

Shen Xiaoshan replied, "Just now, there was a loud noise in the yard, which frightened Zhuifeng."

Shen Qing's expression paused.

He then realized it was caused by his skill testing earlier.

Shen Xiaoshan said, "Brother Qingzi, Zhuifeng has been confined to the stable for a while and is getting restless. Any minor disturbance agitates it, you should take it for a stroll."

Shen Qing calculated that he had indeed spent much of his time indoors practicing and rarely went out lately.

Keeping such a steed confined in the stable wasn't good.

Shen Qing nodded, saying, "Then prepare the saddle and I'll take it out for a spin."

"Alright."

Zhuifeng, as if understanding human nature, knew it was going out. Its large eyes instantly sparkled with vitality.

It rose from its kneeling position and stood quietly.

Soon the saddle and other equipment were ready.

Shen Qing stepped forward, grabbed the reins, and jumped onto the horse's back.

Zhuifeng had been a gift from Li and Dong Family. It was well-tamed before it was given to him.

With a flick of the reins, Zhuifeng moved its hooves lightly, trotting out of the courtyard.

Sitting on the horse's back, Shen Qing glanced at the Water Ink Panel information that surfaced.

[Skill: Riding Skill (skillfully)]

[Progress: 156/200 points]

[Status: Cannot be upgraded]

[Note: The Heavenly Dao rewards diligence, and continuous riding can enhance your riding skill.]

Shen Qing's expression remained calm as he put away the panel information, maneuvering Zhuifeng onto the street.

The rhythm of Zhuifeng's steps was such that even Shen Qing, not understanding horse language, could sense its joy.

Entering the familiar street, Shen Qing noticed that most of the shops had their windows and doors shut. A few were half-open, exuding a sense of desolation and bleakness that starkly contrasted with the former hustle and bustle.

Shen Qing's expression became considerably heavier.

After disturbances caused by the Huang Tian Sect incident involving the Song family, coupled with the tiger demon incident impacting their game business, they were nearly at the brink of collapse.

After Song Gongming of the Song and Dong Family mysteriously died some days ago, no one would miss the chance to devour them.

As everyone had anticipated, the Zhou Family, Li Family, Wang Family, and even the government office began to act, seizing the inns and various industries that once belonged to the Song family.

Therefore, it's common these days to encounter gangs fighting openly on the streets.

Moreover, as the Song family primarily dealt in inns and shop businesses, it affected the street's lively atmosphere the most.

Shen Qing didn't know when this chaos would end. He gently tapped Zhuifeng's belly with his toe.

Zhuifeng seemed to sense his master's intentions, its eyes gleaming, and its four hooves flew as it accelerated, swiftly galloping past the city gates, heading toward the outskirts.

The roads outside the city were winding and twisty, roads he had traversed countless times, maneuvering with ease.

Seeing that the road was deserted, Shen Qing completely let go. Zhuifeng sensed his wantonness, neighed, and shot out like an arrow released from a bowstring.

Hooves flying, they kicked up a cloud of dust, with man and horse quickly melding into the mountains and forests.

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Among the government paths and forested outskirts of Taiping County, an escort caravan from the Taiping Escort Agency moved forward slowly.

The Taiping Escort Agency placed great importance on this endeavor. To prevent any mishaps, both the Chief Tang You and Tang Wanrou led the convoy personally.

Now it was the final journey.

"Father, we're almost to Zhangzi Forest. Have everyone ready to unload," Tang Wanrou, walking at the front of the procession, said to Tang You.

Tang You, a middle-aged man, with his weathered face relaxed a bit as the task was nearing completion: "Once the unloading is done, you all return first. I'll handle the handover with the escort leader; no need for you to get involved."

"Alright, I understand." Tang Wanrou, recalling something, asked, "Why would the escort leader want the goods delivered to such a remote location, what's the point?"

"Don't pry into the escort leader's affairs. They pay us, we do our job."

Tang Wanrou said, "But I always feel this money has been too easily earned, making me a bit restless."

"Don't overthink. Regardless, this business is crucial for our escort agency and is a rare opportunity that must be seized."

After walking for a while, Tang You called out to everyone: "We've arrived, time to unload."

Tang Wanrou furrowed her brows, wanting to speak further. However, seeing Tang You off to prepare for unloading, she had no choice but to abandon her intention.

Having moved such goods numerous times, they had already become adept, handling them no longer cautiously.

Clatter!

Suddenly, a box that wasn't properly tied fell off the cart, and its contents scattered on the ground.

An escort master approached to take a look and, upon seeing the items clearly, his face changed drastically.

"Chief, come over and take a look at this."

Tang You looked puzzled, walked over upon hearing the voice, and his expression also changed upon seeing the box's contents.

The crate was filled with heavy crossbows, weapons, and armor.

If examined closely, many items were from the military arsenal of Taiping County, all contraband of the Great Zhou Dynasty.

This was trouble.

"Chief, what do we do?" an escort master asked solemnly: "If this gets discovered, it's a crime that warrants extermination of nine generations."

Tang You realized he might be entangled in a catastrophe.

After hesitating briefly, he immediately said, "Everyone, leave it, let's go, report this matter to Lord County Magistrate."

"Alright, everyone stop tidying up; as per the chief's order, we're leaving immediately."

However, just as they were about to depart, a burly figure appeared before Tang You and the others.

"Chief Tang, where are you planning to go? We haven't even finished the handover of the goods yet."

Tang You's entire body shuddered as he sensed a sharp killing intent.

He shouted: "Run!"

As soon as he finished his sentence, countless arrows rained down from the surrounding mountains and forests, enveloping them entirely.

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