The General's Great Rescue, Yingqiong Owes a Favor, Ten-Thousand-Year Divine Tortoise, Stewed into Soup

Xue Guan and He Luobi wore strange expressions and coughed lightly. Su Bowu said, "Though Li Xian is young, he is a troublesome character. Speaking of it... this general has suffered at his hands as well." Xue Guan and He Luobi both said, "Oh? Let us hear it."

Su Bowu then explained the entire matter of the "Pei Suppression Standoff." Qiao Hailiang rubbed the jade thumb ring on his thumb and said, "That boy's archery is actually better than Brother Su's? Then I fear he is no less capable than Brother Xue?" Su Bowu hesitated, thinking, Though it was only one arrow, it was likely still a notch above Xue Guan. But if I say that aloud, Xue Guan will surely think I look down on him. Why invite trouble for myself? He lifted the teacup beside him and took a small, careful sip.

He Luobi said, "Hmph, Brother Qiao thinks too highly of that boy. In terms of archery, he is probably far inferior to Brother Xue. It was only because his Intent-Qi had gathered and his heart and will were in accord that he fired such an arrow that day. I imagine it will be difficult for him to produce a second one."

Su Bowu and Qiao Hailiang nodded, both thinking, That is true. Archery is tied to one's state of mind. It naturally rises and falls. That boy is still so young—unless he had practiced archery from the womb, how could he surpass Xue Guan? That boy's talent may be extraordinary, but does that mean Xue Guan's talent is ordinary?

Xue Guan remained silent, unconvinced. Qiao Hailiang said, "Still, this Zhao Yingqiong is fierce, domineering, and peerlessly brave. Her Central Lang General is as cunning as a fox. The Gold-Seeking Guard under their command is united as