Water Ink Panel: Starting with Bow Technique to Hunt the Sun and Patrol the Skies
Chapter 37 - 36: Killing Them Should Solve It, Right?

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Outside the county town, a rugged mountain path wound upwards, covered by a thin layer of white snow.

A seemingly tired nag exhaled clouds of white breath from its nostrils, pulling an old cart slowly along the silent mountain road.

The wheels pressed over the snow, emitting a dull creaking sound.

Barren tree branches stretched out with a vigorous posture along the way. Occasionally, a cold wind blew through, gently shaking the branches and causing snow to rustle down.

"Brother Qingzi, how did you discover them just now?"

After a round of self-consolation, Shen Xiaohu had walked away from the initial guilt of killing, feeling much more at ease in his heart.

Shen Qing glanced at Shen Xiaohu and answered frankly, "I wasn't very sure either, so I shot an arrow in advance to test it."

"Huh? What if you killed the wrong person?"

"If I did, I did," Shen Qing said lightly, without any psychological burden, "Sometimes, if you're not ruthless enough, you can't survive in this world. Don't think too much."

In this world, people dying was far too commonplace.

Even in their little village, accidents frequently happened, with people getting devoured by beasts.

Not to mention a county town with hundreds of thousands, probably dying every day.

A person more or less wouldn't make any impact.

If Shen Qing didn't want to be that person missing, he mustn't hesitate.

Shen Xiaohu fell silent at this, not refuting. Because he knew Shen Qing was telling the truth; this world was just like that.

Zhang Shuyuan, who was driving the little nag, heard the conversation between the two brothers and interjected, "You killed them today and dodged a bullet, but next time you go into the town, it may not be so easy."

Shen Qing, hearing Zhang Shuyuan seemingly knowing something, cupped his hand and asked, "Is there something about this? I hope the teacher does not withhold any teaching."

Zhang Shuyuan seemed enjoyed Shen Qing's respect and continued, "Those lowly households living in the Outer City don't fight alone. I see they've got someone on lookout and someone making the move, surely led by someone at the top."

"They value loyalty highly. If something happens to their brothers below, those leaders will definitely come forward to resolve it, or they'll become disunited. You won't escape as soon as you go into the county town."

"But the good news is that we live in Hongshan Village. Those leaders can only manage what's within their three-acre land and can't reach so far to control us. As long as you don't go to the county town, it shouldn't be too much trouble."

After listening to Zhang Shuyuan, Shen Qing, involved in the matter, frowned slightly.

He had just obtained a martial arts apprenticeship in Linfeng Hall's inner courtyard, a rare opportunity he couldn't give up easily.

He had to go to the county town.

"Are these leaders very strong?" Shen Qing asked further.

"Those mingling in the Outer City can't compare to the true martial masters in the Inner City. Most of them are at the Great Perfection of Qi and Blood realm, with half a foot stuck at the door of Martial Arts. For dealing with us ordinary folks, they're more than enough."

Great Perfection of Qi and Blood?

Shen Qing frowned slightly.

Though he hadn't achieved the Great Perfection realm with his Nine Skills cultivation, he wasn't far off.

If that's the case, killing that leader should do the trick then.

Thinking so, Shen Qing let out a long sigh.

...

Time passed gradually.

When dusk arrived and the sky was still bright.

With his skilled driving, Zhang Shuyuan safely brought Shen Qing and Shen Xiaohu to the village.

"I troubled you today, sir. Here's your payment for today." Shen Qing took out the money he had prepared earlier, paid Zhang Shuyuan the agreed two hundred wen in full, and added another twenty wen, "Today, you've helped me a lot, so the extra twenty wen is for you."

Zhang Shuyuan did not count the money in front of Shen Qing, pocketed it, and said, "Remember not to forget tomorrow to come over and continue learning the Thousand Character Classic."

"Alright, I'll come early tomorrow morning."

After seeing off Zhang Shuyuan, Shen Qing glanced at the sky, realizing it wasn't dark yet, hurriedly heading home, tying up the nag, unloading the cart, kicked open the broken gate, and shouted, "Sis, I'm back."

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At the Shen the Second's home.

Shen Xiaohu who returned to the village with Shen Qing, rushed home after getting off the cart.

Once he pushed open the door, he yelled, "Grandpa, Grandma, I can study martial arts at Linfeng Hall! I can study martial arts at Linfeng Hall!"

As Shen Xiaohu rushed into the house, his voice choked off as he saw the scene inside, the words stuck in his throat.

Inside the house, besides his father Shen the Second, Tian Xiaohu, and Zhang Baqing were also there, appearing to discuss matters.

"Ahem, ahem..." Uncle Shen the Second coughed twice, drawing everyone's attention back, glaring at Shen Xiaohu, "Going to the county town and coming back, why are you so noisy and frivolous? What were you saying just now?"

Shen Xiaohu, losing his initial excitement upon entering, lowered his voice a few notches, honestly said, "Grandpa, the Hall Master of Linfeng Hall said my Bone is alright. As long as I give seven silver taels, they're willing to let me enter the outer gate to study martial arts."

Uncle Shen the Second suddenly jumped up from his chair, hurried to Shen Xiaohu, incredulous, "You can study martial arts at Linfeng Hall?! Is it true what you're saying?"

He used to want the child to study martial arts and had put a lot of effort into it, but learning martial arts wasn't so easy, and he had long lost hope.

Unexpectedly it came true, how could he not be thrilled?

Shen Xiaohu nodded emphatically, "Uncle-in-law Li Linfeng promised me personally, willing to let me train for three months in the outer gate."

"Three months, three months is good too." Uncle Shen the Second examined Shen Xiaohu up and down, very satisfied.

Tian Xiaohu and Zhang Baqing, inside the house, exchanged glances, then stood up to congratulate in turn, "Congratulations, Brother Shen. Once your Hu Zi learns martial arts, he might soon change his martial arts register and quickly become a superior person."

Uncle Shen the Second was unusually happy, the wrinkled old face showing a delighted smile, "It's still early for that, still early."

Although he said so, Tian Xiaohu and Zhang Baqing could both see the pride on Shen the Second's face.

With Shen Qing ahead and Shen Xiaohu following.

It seemed this Hongshan Village might soon belong to the Shen Family.

Shen the Second patted Shen Xiaohu's shoulder and happily said, "How did you smoothly enter Linfeng Hall to practice martial arts this time? Their disciple acceptance is strict. You have to tell Grandpa how you did it."

Shen Xiaohu excitedly said, "This is all thanks to Brother Qingzi, you don't know how incredible he is. Uncle-in-law Li Linfeng personally examined his Bone and directly admitted him to the inner sect. When leaving, they even gave him medicine, and that gatekeeper said it's the treatment of a direct disciple."

Boom!

With these words, the room fell silent.

Shen the Second, Tian Xiaohu, and Zhang Baqing were all stunned.

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