821: Learning from Shen's Strengths to Overcome Shen (Part One) [Monthly Tickets Requested]

Qin Li kept his promise. The next day, he set out to find materials suitable for making bows. The Eldest Young Master grew increasingly close to him, and word of it soon reached the Second Young Master's ears. Thanks to an inadvertent remark from him, Wu Xian learned about it too, but he felt none of the displeasure he might have been expected to feel.

He was even rather pleased to see it happen.

The Second Young Master's heart churned, but his face showed only admiration. "I saw Mr. Qin and Big Brother at the training grounds this morning. It was the first time I'd realized that Mr. Qin was such a superb archer."

Wu Xian immediately grew interested. "Gongsu's archery?"

The Second Young Master shook his head. "I'm nowhere near as good."

Wu Xian's tone held a hint of pride.

"Knowing shame spurs one to courage. You're still young; it's only natural that you're not as good as Gongsu. A man like him is naturally versed in all six arts. It's good if your big brother can follow him and learn even a little. Come to think of it, even I've never seen Gongsu's archery."

The Second Young Master rode behind Wu Xian, his expression complicated.

He naturally had no idea what was going on between Qin Li and his big brother, or when the two had become so close. But from the way his father spoke, it was clear he was glad to see it. That realization left the Second Young Master feeling rather sour, and he couldn't focus on hunting.

Come to think of it, his father had been treating Qin Gongsu so coldly of late. It was like night and day compared with how much he had cherished him a few years ago. At first, the