If I send you to join the army and marry a woman, will you conquer the Empress?

boom!

Upon hearing this, the entire room fell into a deathly silence.

Everyone thought they had misheard.

The halberd, even from 150 paces away, had a shaft as thin as a finger.

To hit the shaft of the halberd was already a feat of divine skill.

And what is that "small branch" next to the halberd blade?

"What's a twig...?"

Li Hu scratched his head and was the first to ask what everyone was thinking.

Commander Lü, who was holding a halberd, was also stunned, looking at Qin Feng with an expression as if he were a madman.

"Little branch, that's the tip of the crescent blade of my halberd!"

Commander Lü explained in a deep, incredulous voice, "That place is no bigger than a thumb!"

Upon hearing this, the crowd erupted in chaos.

"He's insane! This kid is absolutely insane!"

"One hundred and fifty paces! At that distance, you'd be lucky to even see the halberd clearly, let alone hit a point the size of a thumb?"

"He's bragging without thinking! He's going to make a fool of himself now!"

"I thought he was some kind of tiger-slaying hero, but he's just a good-for-nothing who talks big!"

……

Mockery and doubt rose and fell.

"Brother Feng, you...you're scaring me! How could that thing possibly hit you?!"

Even Li Hu, who had always blindly worshipped Qin Feng, was now sweating profusely and his face had turned a deep purplish-red.

"Tiger, trust me!"

Qin Feng spoke calmly.

Li Hu immediately fell silent, only stamping his feet in frustration.

"Qin Feng!"

Young Master Xia's voice also turned serious, and for the first time, a solemn expression appeared on her handsome face.

"You can eat anything, but you can't say anything. Do you know what you're saying?"

"As far as I know, even Li Guang, the current Imperial Guard's top archer, could never have shot a small branch on a halberd from 150 paces away!"

Li Guang!

As soon as the name was uttered, another gasp rippled through the crowd.

He was the undisputed number one archer in the Great Xia army, with unparalleled archery skills and a formidable reputation!

Even he can't do it, so what makes you, an unknown and impoverished young man, think you can?

"hehe!"

However, Qin Feng laughed and said proudly, "Young Master Xia, just because others can't do it doesn't mean I, Qin Feng, can't!"

coming!

The most important opportunity for me to shine in front of everyone, after traveling through time, has finally arrived!

Today, I'm going to show you country bumpkins what true overpowered strength looks like!

The [Sharpshooter] talent is operating silently!

The innate talent of "Dragon Spirit and Tiger Might" allows blood and energy to flow freely throughout the body!

boom!

Qin Feng's entire aura suddenly changed.

Just now, he was a somewhat immature boy.

At this moment, it is like a peerless divine weapon drawn from its sheath, its sharpness fully revealed, its power overwhelming!

Everyone held their breath.

"Commander Lü, please stand at attention!" Qin Feng announced loudly.

"it is good."

Commander Lü said no more, and strode to the gate 150 paces away, where he forcefully plunged his halberd into the ground.

"clang--!"

The halberd was driven three inches into the ground, as steady as Mount Tai.

In the afternoon sunlight, the crescent-shaped twig reflected a tiny, insignificant glint of cold light.

It's too far!

Too small!

Ninety-nine percent of the people present couldn't even see the reflection clearly.

Qin Feng, however, saw it clearly.

In his vision, the world before him became incredibly clear, and the gate, 150 paces away, seemed to be right in front of him!

Qin Feng drew his bow and nocked an arrow with fluid, seamless movements.

The bow is drawn as full as a moon!

The arrow flew like a shooting star!

"Buzz—"

A piercing twang of the bowstring!

That wolf-tooth arrow transformed into a black line almost invisible to the naked eye as it flew off the bowstring!

A flash of cold light appeared first, followed by an arrow shot out like a dragon!

Take a breath.

Two breaths.

Three breaths.

……

"bite!!!"

A clear, crisp sound of metal clashing echoed from a distance of 150 paces!

Although it was silent, it clearly penetrated into everyone's ears!

Everyone craned their necks, looking towards the gate, awaiting the final verdict.

The burly Commander Lü first looked down in disbelief, repeatedly checking the halberd stuck in the ground.

The next second, he suddenly raised his head and, with all his might, let out an incredible, earth-shattering roar:

"I won!"

"I actually won!"

"The arrow... struck the crescent-shaped twig squarely!!!"

……

The entire market was in complete uproar!

"My God! That's incredible! That's absolutely amazing!"

"A god of archery! This is the god of archery of our time!"

"Today, we have witnessed such a miracle with our own eyes!"

Those who were just mocking Qin Feng for being crazy felt a burning pain in their faces, as if they had been slapped dozens of times.

"Brother Feng, you're awesome! I knew you were the best!"

Li Hu was so excited that his face turned completely red, like a 200-pound child.

He waved his fists, wishing he could jump onto the cart and shout three times to tell everyone that this was his brother!

Of all those present, the one who was most shocked was Young Master Xia.

Her bright eyes were fixed on Qin Feng, as if she wanted to see right through him.

The sharpshooting general of the Imperial Guard?

Do not!

Even if the legendary Hou Yi were alive today, he probably wouldn't be any better!

The way she looked at Qin Feng had completely changed.

It's no longer a condescending scrutiny, nor an equal perspective, but a heartfelt respect and appreciation for the strong.

"Young Master Qin, I was blind to your greatness today and have offended you greatly. I hope you will forgive me!"

As she spoke, she actually bowed deeply to Qin Feng in a solemn manner.

This scene made Commander Lü, who was not far away, almost have his eyes pop out.

How noble is the status of his master?

From childhood to adulthood, when have I ever bowed to anyone like this?

Qin Feng accepted her bow without hesitation, then smiled and said, "Young Master Xia, you flatter me. Now, can I sell you this tiger?"

He was secretly overjoyed.

The feeling of being a legend in front of others is just so exhilarating!

"certainly!"

Young Master Xia stuffed the three hundred taels of silver notes into Qin Feng's hand, his tone tinged with urgency.

"These three hundred taels are for buying the tiger. I told you before that if you are truly capable, there will be another reward!"

She gazed at Qin Feng and extended an olive branch that would drive anyone crazy.

"Young Master Qin, your archery skills are divine, yet you remain confined to the marketplace. It's a pity that such a gem is wasted!"

"I would like to recommend you for the Imperial Guard, to serve as the archery instructor, a rank of seventh grade!"

What do you think?

……

Rank 7!

Instructor of the Imperial Guard!

hiss……

Upon hearing this, the surrounding crowd gasped in shock once again.

Many people struggle their whole lives but never reach that threshold, yet this young man achieved it simply by shooting an arrow.

The crowd looked on with envy, jealousy, and resentment, thinking that Qin Feng had stumbled upon an incredibly lucky stroke of luck.

Qin Feng remained outwardly calm, but inwardly he was in turmoil.

It seems...

This young master Xia's identity is even more extraordinary than he imagined!

It should be noted that Yun Qingya, as the daughter of the current Left Prime Minister, could only secure him a ninth-rank official position at the imperial mausoleum.

The woman in front of us, disguised as a man, "Young Master Xia," casually promised a powerful military position of the seventh rank!

Royal relatives?

No, I'm afraid it's more than that!

However, faced with this overwhelming wealth, Qin Feng simply shook his head.

"Thank you for your kindness, Young Master Xia..."

"But, please forgive me, I cannot accept this!"

Young Master Xia was taken aback. She had imagined that Qin Feng would be extremely grateful, but she never expected that he would refuse.

Why?

She frowned her pretty brows: "Could it be that you think this seventh-rank official position is too low?"

In her view, this was the only explanation.

Given Qin Feng's phenomenal archery skills, it would indeed be a waste of his talents to have him serve as an instructor.

If he wants a higher position, perhaps I could try to persuade my father again.

"Of course not."

Qin Feng shook his head, met Young Master Xia's puzzled gaze, pointed to himself, and said, word by word:

"Young Master Xia, are you aware that I am the son of Marquis Qin Zhan, the Loyal and Valiant One?"

"The Qin family has been loyal and valiant for generations. Father and brothers all sacrificed their lives for the country, their bodies wrapped in horsehide, shedding their last drop of blood!"

"As the last surviving member of the Qin family, how can I live a life of ease in the capital, as a comfortable archery instructor?"

He paused, a surge of heroic spirit welling up within him.

Since God has given him a second chance at life, what he pursues... is definitely not a life of mediocrity!

Instead, he wields a three-foot-long sword to achieve unparalleled feats!

Young Master Xia's gaze toward Qin Feng now held a hint of approval, appreciation, and heartfelt respect.

This is the true spirit of those who follow the path of loyalty and heroism!

Unyielding and resolute, with lofty aspirations!

I was thinking too simply and too superficially.

To think that one could recruit such a person with a mere seventh-rank military officer is to belittle him!

"It was I, Xia, who was presumptuous!"

Young Master Xia bowed deeply to Qin Feng again, his expression utterly sincere: "I hadn't considered Brother Qin's ambitions. I admire your aspirations!"

She even changed her address from "Young Master Qin" to "Brother Qin".

Qin Feng chuckled inwardly.

Become!

The sophistication is instantly elevated!

This is exactly the effect he wanted.

What is a mere instructor of the Imperial Guard?

What he wanted was genuine respect and friendship from this "important person" in front of him!

Once I've latched onto this powerful backer, I'll be able to get things done in the capital without any trouble!

"In your opinion, Brother Qin, where do you aspire to achieve your goals?"

Young Master Xia raised his head, his heart filled with curiosity.

Qin Feng did not answer directly, but turned around and looked north.

That was the border of the Great Xia Dynasty, and also the direction in which his father and brothers...died in battle.

Swish!

His gaze seemed to pierce through the barriers of time and space, reaching the battlefield engulfed in flames.

An indescribable sense of pride and pride welled up within me.

Qin Feng slowly opened his mouth, each word like a knife, reciting a line of poetry that could make any man's blood boil.

"Why shouldn't a man carry a Wu hook?"

"Conquer the fifty prefectures of Guanshan!!!"