Bow Drawn!

"This... how can this young man be so powerful."

"My heavens, a full draw, and judging by his appearance, he still has strength to spare."

"Lin Lin? It's Lin Lin! The young master of the Lin family, he just joined the Pine Wind Martial Arts School at the beginning of last year!"

Someone in the crowd seemed to recognize the young man. The words "joined the martial arts school" caused an instant uproar.

The Pine Wind Martial Arts School had extremely strict requirements for bone structure and aptitude. Those who could enter the school were all exceptionally talented individuals with excellent bone structure.

For a time, the crowd buzzed with discussion, with words like "Young Talent," "Young Hero," and "Future Martial Master" flying everywhere.

Hidden among the crowd, Lin Yin's expression was slightly grim. He silently watched the spirited young man on stage, who bore a slight resemblance to him, as memories surged in his mind, making him feel rather unhappy.

At the same time, Lin Lin, standing on stage, felt the gazes of admiration. He cupped his hands towards the crowd below and his gaze swept over, inadvertently glancing at Lin Yin. He frowned slightly but quickly returned to normal.

"Young Hero Lin truly possesses World-shattering Divine Strength. This one-stone bow rightfully belongs to you."

Behind him, Liu Er's voice carried a hint of admiration. Even Liu San beside him looked at Lin Lin with a solemn expression and nodded.

"Boss Liu, Senior Brother Liu!"

A flash of pride in his eyes, Lin Lin cupped his hands to Liu Er and Liu San one by one, then straightened his body.

"It's nothing, I could barely draw the bowstring."

"Young Brother Lin, since this one-stone bow has been drawn, what about this two-stone bow..."

"I am willing to try." Lin Lin raised his head and chest, his voice resonant and powerful.

"Good!"

Liu Er called out in approval, picked up the two-stone longbow hanging in front of the stall, and threw it directly to Lin Lin.

He took the bowstring with one hand, one leg forward, heel planted, and drew the string with one hand. "Twang," the bowstring, like bull tendon, let out a humming sound. The crowd below instantly fell silent, holding their breath.

One must know that this was a two-stone bow. The sturdy hunter beside him already had a physique beyond ordinary people, and coupled with long-term hunting, he was skilled with bows and crossbows.

Lin Lin's figure was slender. Having just joined the Pine Wind Martial Arts School, he wasn't even sixteen years old. If he could draw the bowstring, it would be simply astounding.

Lin Yin also watched this scene, his expression grim.

The one-stone bow didn't look easy to draw. The few young men who had gone on stage before, though called youths, were all as sturdy as calves.

Most of them were from hunter families, and they didn't look like youths. They couldn't draw the one-stone bow into a full circle, let alone this two-stone bow.

Under everyone's gaze, the bowstring was slowly drawn open, a slight arc, half a finger's width. Someone in the audience had already opened their mouth wide, but Lin Lin's expression grew even more solemn.

As the arc of the bowstring increased, his fingers also trembled.

At the moment the bowstring was drawn close to Perfection, Liu Er's eyebrows twitched slightly. Even Liu San, who had been silent and expressionless, showed a hint of seriousness.

Beside them, the Hunter's eyebrows, half a finger thick, were knitted together. He knew the toughness of this bowstring; his own arm muscles were still sore and numb.

Twang--

The bowstring, half a finger thick, let out a loud Humming. As it neared the final moment, Lin Lin finally relaxed his breath, the bowstring slipped from his grasp, and his effort was in vain!

Whoosh--

Seeing this, the onlookers not only refrained from mocking but instead showed expressions of astonishment, their praises flowing endlessly.

Clap...clap clap clap!

Liu San even clapped his hands lightly, cupped his fists towards Lin Lin, and shouted, "Junior Brother Lin, what great arm strength!"

"It's already not easy to draw the Two-stone bow. Even though Perfection wasn't achieved, it's still extraordinary!"

In response, Lin Lin could only force a smile. He cupped his fists towards Liu San and Liu Er, his peripheral vision sweeping past Lin Yin, and then he walked off the stage.

This result was actually not to his satisfaction, but compared to some people, it was like heaven and earth!

The crowd below buzzed and began to disperse.

After all, the One-stone bow had already been claimed, leaving only the Two-stone bow displayed on the platform. It was becoming unrealistic to find another person under sixteen to step forward and draw the bow.

Watching the thin figure leave amidst the dispersing crowd, Lin Lin felt a surge of joy. Carrying the One-stone bow, he hummed a little tune and swaggered away.

Since he had received the full support of his clan and entered the martial arts school, he felt like a fish in water, free to soar. Why should he even bother with his former eldest brother?

The two of them were now people from completely different worlds!

Thinking this, the regret of not being able to draw the Two-stone bow vanished, and Lin Lin's mood became even more wonderful.

Watching the bustling scene below, with figures either stopping or leaving, Liu Er's smile remained. Especially seeing the Hunters who began to select Bow and crossbows, and even arrows, his mood was indescribably pleased.

It was just a small gimmick, yet it had spread the name of his Liu Er's Shop. Such a result was naturally perfect.

As for the One-stone bow that was claimed, that was also an arrangement between him and his brother Liu San.

How could a child of an ordinary Hunter, not yet sixteen, easily draw it?

Arranging for Lin Lin served two purposes: first, to befriend this newly emerged Young Talent, and second, to promote his Shop's reputation for "Integrity and Profit Sharing." It was killing two birds with one stone!

As long as this Two-stone bow remained unsold, today's event would be flawless.

Feeling increasingly pleased with himself, Liu Er stroked his beard with one hand and turned to enter the Shop. His peripheral vision caught sight of the Hunter beside him, whose expression was not very pleasant. Liu Er let out a dismissive snort.

"Ignorant!"

"..."

Even after hearing Liu Er's words, Zhang Hu didn't dare to show anything on the surface. He just put on a embarrassed look and prepared to leave.

After all, there was a martial artist standing beside him. Even if he was resentful in his heart, how could he dare to be as reckless and willful as before? Just as he turned to leave, who knew that another person wrapped in gray cloth and linen clothes arrived in front of the shop.

The deliberately hoarse voice was like a thunderclap in front of the shop that had just calmed down.

"Does the promise just now still count? I... can I try?"

"En?"

Zhang Hu stopped abruptly, looking at the slender figure beside him in disbelief. On the other side, Liu Er, who had just stepped into the shop with one foot and hadn't followed with the other, also turned his head in shock.

At this time, someone actually dared to challenge?

One had to know that the remaining ones were two-stone bows. Even Lin Lin, who had tempered his muscles and blood in the martial arts hall, had failed. Did someone dare to try?

Liu Er frowned, noticing that the hunters around the shop who hadn't left were attracted. That hint of displeasure flashed away, and a signature smile appeared on his face.

Especially when he saw how extremely thin the challenger's figure was, even when roughly wrapped in linen clothes, the smile on his face became even brighter.

"Naturally, all promises today are valid. Little Hero, you can come forward and try!"

Upon hearing this, the figure draped in linen and with a face wrapped in cloth did not move. Instead, he looked at Zhang Hu standing beside him.

Frowning, Zhang Hu didn't have so many schemes. Especially seeing the challenger's thin and weak figure, he just responded indifferently.

"I am too!"

"Good..."

The deliberately hoarse voice deepened. Under the inexplicable gazes of everyone, the mysterious youth first felt Liu San's bones, and then went onto the stage by himself, grabbing the bow and crossbow.

His front leg bent, his back leg pushed against the ground, he drew the bow and nocked the arrow. His movements even looked somewhat unfamiliar.

Watching this scene, the hunters below, and even Zhang Hu, couldn't help but laugh. As for Liu Er, his smile was uncontrollable, while Liu San's eyelids were slightly closed, as if he wasn't paying much attention.

Taking in everyone's reactions, the person on stage still imitated the movements and posture of the previous young man who had drawn the bow, until it seemed almost standard.

[Heaven rewards diligence, will achieve something]

[Basic Archery Fundamentals (1/100)]

The information flashed through his mind, and the next moment, the bowstring, as thick as ox sinew, was pulled open with force.

Slight arc, half a finger... full circle!

The bowstring, half a finger thick, remained motionless between his fingers, perfectly round and complete.

Deathly silence!

The crowd, whose laughter was hard to suppress, suddenly fell silent. Liu Er's smile froze on his face. Zhang Hu's rough eyebrows shot up, his mouth agape. As for Liu San, who had been silent and even uninterested, he suddenly opened his eyes, his face filled with astonishment.