Abandoning literature for martial arts, starting by unleashing the beauty's bow.

Upon hearing Lu Fengnian's words, the villagers of Mao'er Village immediately scattered.

They either hid behind an old tree, found a mud wall for cover, or tried to stay as far away as possible.

Lu Fengnian didn't have to wait long before Zhao Tie and Zhao Tong returned, each carrying a hunting bow.

Moreover, Zhao Gang also came, and even called out to their father, Zhao Tianming.

Although Zhao Tianming is over fifty years old, he is physically robust and walks with a powerful and imposing gait.

Surrounded by his three sons, he exuded an imposing aura.

The Zhao family was large and powerful, and each member was strong and capable. In addition, they were known for their domineering behavior, making them an untouchable force in Mao'er Village.

At this moment, almost the entire Zhao family mobilized, with everyone carrying bows and arrows.

Seeing this, the villagers who had gathered around the Lu family to watch the commotion couldn't help but step back a little.

At this moment, Zhao Gang had changed into dry clothes and was holding a bow and arrow in his hand.

The father and his three sons stopped in front of the Lu family's gate, about forty paces away.

Zhao Tianming turned his gaze to Lu Fengnian and said angrily, "You brat from the Lu family, we used to give you face because you were a scholar."

I never expected you to take advantage of my kindness.

"You've taken the exam five times and failed to even pass the lowest level, becoming nothing more than a worthless, poor scholar. How dare you show off your archery skills in front of our Zhao family? Do you have a death wish?"

Lu Fengnian slowly stood up, his gaze sweeping over the four members of the Lu family. "With such a grand display, it seems you're not here to reason."

At this point, he picked up his hunting bow, a disdainful look on his face. "Your Zhao family's archery skills are quite impressive? How about we have a contest?"

"Arrogant!"

"He brought shame upon himself!"

"Ignorant and arrogant!"

…………

The Zhao father and son spoke up almost simultaneously, their faces filled with anger.

The villagers who had gathered to watch were in an uproar.

Everyone knows that the Zhao family is the number one hunter in Mao'er Village.

In terms of archery skills, Zhao Tianming is undoubtedly the best in Mao'er Village, and the second place will certainly come from among the three sons of the Zhao family.

At this moment, Lu Fengnian actually wants to have an archery contest with the Lu family.

Isn't this just like an egg hitting a rock?

Zhao Tianming snorted coldly, "You greenhorn, you think you can just start a competition like that?"

Taking advantage of my eldest son's momentary lapse in attention, they secretly kicked him into a stinking ditch; relying on a broken bow in their hand, they bullied my second and third sons.

"If I don't teach you a lesson today, then nobody will dare to shit or piss on our Zhao family's head in the future."

He had barely finished speaking when Zhao Tie handed him a hunting bow.

"Lu family brat, I'll give you one chance. Put down the hunting bow in your hand."

Lu Tianming, bow in hand, said with a look of utter disdain, "If you don't release the bow after I count to three, I'll shoot you through the arm!"

Lu Fengnian's lips curled slightly. "I really don't believe it."

A fierce glint flashed in Zhao Tianming's eyes. "You little brat, do you really think I wouldn't dare shoot you?"

Lu Fengnian added, "There are plenty of people in the village who have been shot by you, so I naturally believe you would dare to shoot me."

What I don't believe is your lousy archery skills.

"You little brat, you asked for this!"

Enraged, Zhao Tianming took a bamboo arrow, nocked it on the bowstring, pointed it directly at Lu Fengnian, and coldly shouted, "One!"

Among the villagers watching, some couldn't bear to see Lu Fengnian hit by an arrow and spoke up to remind him, "Scholar Lu, this is a matter of life and death. Don't be stubborn, put the bow down immediately."

Some people advised Zhao Tianming, "Old Zhao, calm down, don't get angry with a hothead."

…………

However, Lu Fengnian held the bow in his hand, showing no intention of releasing it.

Zhao Tianming remained unmoved and directly shouted out "two".

Lu Feng took a deep breath, his eyes fixed intently on Zhao Tianming.

Zhao Tianming narrowed his eyes. "Lu family brat, I'll ask you one last time, are you going to release him or not?"

Lu Fengnian remained silent.

At this moment, he could no longer hear any sound; all his attention was focused on Zhao Tianming's hands as he drew the string.

"three!"

Zhao Tianming spoke coldly, immediately releasing the bowstring in his hand.

stretch!

The bamboo arrow shot out through the wind.

At the same time, Lu Fengnian made a move.

He quickly took a bamboo arrow from the quiver, nocked it onto the bowstring, and pulled the bowstring taut. Without even aiming, he released the arrow.

With another snap, the bamboo arrow shot out.

The next moment, something astonishing happened.

The two bamboo arrows collided in mid-air, shattering their tips, and then fell to the ground at an awkward angle.

The entire audience was stunned!

Zhao Tianming and his three sons were completely dumbfounded.

As fellow archers, they all knew very well that at a distance of forty paces, it was virtually impossible to stop an arrow fired from a composite hunting bow.

However, the undeniable facts were clear: Lu Feng arrived first after the new year and blocked the arrows shot by Zhao Tianming.

Throughout the entire event, only one person remained unfazed: Lu Fengnian.

He had mentally rehearsed this outcome countless times.

He only dared to be so arrogant because he was certain he could completely block Zhao Tianming's arrows.

Of course, he also had remedies.

Even if he fails to block it, with his current sensory abilities and speed, he can easily dodge it.

"Is this the archery skill of your Zhao family? I'm a little disappointed." Lu Fengnian's lips curled up slightly, his eyes full of mockery.

After a brief moment of shock, Zhao Tianming was filled with shame and anger. He quickly took out a second arrow, aimed it briefly, and shot it at Lu Fengnian again.

The instant he released the string, Lu Fengnian also moved, making the same movement as before.

boom!

The two bamboo arrows met again in mid-air, shattering their arrowheads and falling to the ground.

One instance could be explained by luck.

But what about twice in a row?

Zhao Tong was young and stubborn, and somewhat skeptical of superstition. After Zhao Tianming's second arrow was blocked by Lu Fengnian...

He drew his bow and released an arrow, shooting it towards Lu Fengnian.

This time, Lu Fengnian didn't have time to use arrows to stop him, so he had to dodge to the side.

Boom!

The arrow pierced through the spot where Lu Fengnian had just stood and landed on the gate of the Lu family.

Before Lu Fengnian could even regain his footing, he quickly nocked the third arrow and shot it out with a thud.

With a soft "poof!"

The bamboo arrow pierced Zhao Tong's right arm, going straight through his biceps, and blood spurted out.

Zhao Tong let out a strange cry, his hunting bow fell to the ground, and he screamed in agony.

The villagers watching all changed their expressions, and some of them couldn't help but exclaim in surprise.

No one expected that the Zhao family, who arrived so aggressively, would start by drawing blood. Lu Fengnian, a refined scholar, actually dared to use an arrow to injure someone, without even the slightest hesitation.

In fact, Lu Fengnian originally intended to shoot Zhao Tong straight through the heart with this arrow.

But at the last minute, thinking of Liu Yunjuan and Lu Xiaoyu inside the house, he changed his mind.

At the same time, a decision was made in my mind:

If Zhao Tianming doesn't make a foolish mistake, it would be best if this matter were resolved peacefully and quietly.

If Zhao Tianming insists on making a foolish move, then he should either not shoot at all, or if he does, he should make sure that no one in the Zhao family can ever pick up a hunting bow again.

At worst, we'll leave Qinghe County and take Liu Yunjuan and Lu Xiaoyu somewhere else.

With such archery skills, you'll never starve, no matter where you go.

……

At the same time, Zhao Gang and Zhao Tie also raised their bows, quickly nocked arrows, and were about to shoot at Lu Fengnian.

Zhao Tianming suddenly spoke up, "Stop! Everyone, stop!"

Having hunted for over forty years and shot countless arrows, Zhao Tianming could easily tell that Lu Fengnian had clearly held back with that last arrow.

Otherwise, Zhao Tong would probably be dead by now.

At the same time, he was now absolutely certain that Lu Fengnian's archery skills far surpassed his own.

If this continues, my whole family might have to eat at the banquet.

Upon hearing this, Zhao Gang and Zhao Tie both put down their bows and looked at their father with puzzled expressions.

"Father, Lu Fengnian dared to shoot and injure the third son, we must kill him today!" Zhao Tie gritted his teeth.

A fierce glint flashed in Zhao Gang's eyes. "Father, we have to avenge Third Brother!"

Zhao Tianming frowned. "Shut up! Go and bandage Lao San right now!"

Zhao Gang and Zhao Tie exchanged a glance, then quickly went to Zhao Tong's side to remove the arrow, stop the bleeding, and bandage him.

Zhao Tianming looked at Lu Fengnian with a complicated expression. "Who taught you your archery skills?"

Seeing this scene, the villagers of Mao'er Village all looked puzzled.

When Zhao Tianming's youngest son was shot and wounded, he did not fly into a rage to seek revenge. Instead, he started to reason with Zhao, which was very unlike the Zhao family's style.

Lu Fengnian, however, saw through Zhao Tianming's thoughts, and a slight smile appeared on his lips. "Would you believe me if I said I was self-taught?"

Hunter Zhao's arrow that shot Zhao Tong only hit the flesh and did not injure the bone; consider it a lesson for him.

"If you still insist on forcing me to shoot an arrow, then your Zhao family should prepare for a funeral, and a double funeral at that!"