Reverence for Nianjun, Secret Rivalry Between Two Women, Fame Spreads Far and Wide, Madame Hears of It

Inside Dreamback Inn, the gathered prodigies saw Wang Dezhong putting on such a grave and solemn manner. Each possessed pride in their heart and did not quite believe the matter of "terrifying archery." Yet his dejected appearance did not seem feigned, stirring immense curiosity in them.

In the inn's main hall, three cauldrons of beast soup bubbled and steamed. The essence of countless beasts rolled within the pots; tiger hearts and bear hearts showed clear striations, while bear paws and leopard spines were nearly half-cooked.

The soup smelled fresh and fragrant as it boiled. Yang Wentian fetched several dozen bowls and pairs of chopsticks. With a flick toward the Korean soup, dozens of bowls and utensils landed neatly on the ground, spreading out in orderly rows. Yang Wentian struck a palm through the air against the beast cauldron. The cauldron shuddered, splashing beast soup into the air. Like rainfall, it descended, every drop falling precisely into a bowl.

Praise rang out without end. Everyone took bowls of fresh soup, slurping it down, then sat around the beast soup in a lively circle. Zhou Ting of the Mount Yang Sword Sect called out, "Waiter, bring water and wine!"

The inn's waiter carried over wine jars and clean water. The water was poured into the cauldrons, while the wine jars were set to one side for the prodigies to help themselves to. Everyone settled down together, drinking soup and wine, eating meat, and quietly waiting for Wang Dezhong to speak.

Gu Nianjun took a small sip and said, "Brother Wang, please tell us."

Wang Dezhong called for a jar of wine, took several great gulps, and slowly said, "During today's hunt, I did indeed play a little trick. I possess the Jade-Eyed Aspect. My eyes are unusual, and my ability to track