Volume One, Chapter 18: Get Out!
Swish!
At the very moment Yang Lintan took his first step, an arrow sliced through the air like a crescent moon bow, arriving in an instant!
Everyone could only gasp in awe and shock!
The arrowhead had already flown close.
Yang Lintan’s face was filled with disbelief. “How could it be so fast? And how did he predict I’d come from this side?!”
Forced to halt, he swung his spear!
With a clang!
The force was so strong it even shook his spear slightly aside!
He was horrified, his face full of fear.
How was this possible? Such tremendous power!
Yet before he could react, a second arrow whistled through the air!
Again, the crescent moon bow!
Less than a second apart, nearly the same position!
Still aimed straight at his face!
With a swoosh!
He spun around and swung his spear wildly, barely managing to deflect the arrow!
Swish!
Another arrow broke through the air!
This arrow seemed to predict his movement!
Just as he turned, it shot straight for his neck!
At that moment,
His spear had just been swung out and couldn’t be recalled!
Yang Lintan’s pupils contracted sharply, the breath of death looming over him!
No! I’m not ready to die!
Terrified, he summoned hidden strength at death’s edge.
He managed to shift himself sideways with the spear!
Pthhh!
The leather armor on his shoulder was pierced through!
A searing pain erupted, and Yang Lintan screamed miserably, immediately retreating rapidly!
Opening his eyes, he realized he was even farther from Shen Yi!
In that instant, he looked at Shen Yi’s indifferent crescent moon bow fixed on him,
His face flushed red,
Utterly ashamed.
He felt utterly humiliated!
How could he be so terrifying? I didn’t even have the slightest chance to fight back!
How was he a useless wretch? Ah!
Who the hell said that?
This is clearly an expert marksman!
Terrifying beyond words!
And I actually mocked him for overestimating himself just now?
At this moment, the entire crowd fell into a stunned silence,
Faces full of shock and dread.
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“This… this is my family’s heir?”
“He doesn’t know martial arts? Damn it! He must be an Arrow God!”
“Too terrifying! Captain Yang couldn’t even move a single step and almost died!”
“Is it because Yang Lintan is too weak? After all, he was promoted through connections.”
…
With a gulp, Nurse Wang swallowed nervously, her face pale with fear. How could this be? Captain Yang was so useless!
Terrible!
Nurse Wang wanted to flee but was stopped by Shen Yi’s arrow aimed at her, who smiled faintly and said, “Captain Yang, shall we continue?”
I thought he was highly skilled.
Turns out, no need for my sniping skills!
I just predicted your prediction at close range, controlling your direction and speed with arrows!
The following arrows are the real killers!
They’re aiming for your life!
Yet this kid has a strong life force, bursting with potential to narrowly escape disaster.
Yang Lintan panted violently, hands trembling—not from exhaustion, but fear.
Yet he was deeply unwilling to admit defeat, filled with humiliation.
After all, he represented his cousin, Princess Changyang!
The Yang clan was humble, without support, looked down upon by others. Now, in front of many Imperial Guards, he was being humiliated by a mere boy!
If this got out, where would the Yang clan’s face be?
How could Princess Changyang maintain her footing in the Prince Consort’s mansion?
Darkening his face, whenever he thought of his aunt suffering neglect and humiliation deep in the palace, and the Yang clan groveling among wealthy families, he gritted his teeth in anger.
He swung his spear, pulled out an arrow, and roared through clenched teeth, “This captain has not given up! Come!”
His spirit surged again.
Yang Lintan vowed not to be a coward, refusing to let the Yang clan be despised!
He shouted loudly, spear pointing straight at Shen Yi, and lunged forward!
Nurse Wang was overjoyed but knew this useless man was no match for Shen Yi. She hurriedly ordered two others to help her leave!
Meanwhile, Shen Yi’s arrows had already been shot. Yang Lintan’s face twisted fiercely as he swung his spear angrily, eyes locked on Shen Yi!
His spear deflected the arrow!
Yang Lintan endured the pain and tremendous force to stabilize his stance!
He charged again!
Swish!
Another arrow!
But this time, the arrow wasn’t aimed at his vital points but at his spear!
Clang!
The weapon struck the arrow, and Yang Lintan was pushed back several steps, his strength drained considerably!
At this moment, the Shen family guards looked at Shen Yi with gleaming eyes, inspired.
This is how our heir should be—heroic and unmatched, calm and composed!
Swish, swish, swish!
Three arrows flew through the air in rapid succession!
They struck the fiercely advancing Yang Lintan, forcing him to retreat one or two meters, his hand nearly losing grip of his spear from the pain!
Just as he lost reason and wanted to charge again—
“Stop!”
A sharp command made him turn back instantly, stunned for a moment.
With a look of shame, he dropped to one knee, “Greetings, Your Highness, Princess!”
“Greetings, Princess!”
Princess Changyang’s arrival ended the farce. Seeing so many Imperial Guards present, she looked anxiously at Shen Yi.
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She found him still indifferent and sighed in relief.
“Princess! Wuwuwu!” Nurse Wang wept pitifully, “Your servant has suffered greatly.
Shen Mangfu dared to not only try to kill Captain Yang but also tried to shoot me with an arrow!
Yesterday, he slashed my abdomen—I barely survived. Wuwuwu, I don’t care if I die, but I can’t bear to see Your Highness left with no one to care for you.”
“What?” At that moment, Nanyang rushed into the courtyard, both shocked and delighted, shouting angrily, “Shen Yi, that worthless wretch, dared to slash Nurse Wang? How outrageous!”
She turned, staring coldly and smugly at Shen Yi. “Shameless Shen Yi! You dare defy the princess’s orders and hurt her wet nurse?
You’re lawless and deserve death!
Imperial Guards, why are you standing there? Quickly seize him!”
Princess Changyang was startled. How did she follow here?
“Stop!” Changyang hurriedly commanded, “Without my order, no one moves!”
“Sister? Why keep such a brute?” Nanyang sneered contemptuously. “Are you still worried about the Prince of Zhenmu? You’re truly pathetic!”
Suddenly!
A chilling wind howled!
Shen Yi’s crescent moon bow aimed at them calmly, a cold plan forming in his eyes.
“What do you think you are, ordering around my mansion? Get out!”
Princess Nanyang’s pupils dilated in disbelief.
“Shen Yi! Are you looking for death?” Lin Fengxuan declared, stepping forward. “I’m here!
You dare insult my wife?
Where’s my face?
Besides, you’re a useless wretch!
He glared coldly with disdain. “You’d better consider your strength and background before insulting my wife.
You useless wretch! Come here and kneel to apologize!
Or else I’ll make you face the scorn of all officials, locked in the Ministry of Rites, suffering daily torture!”
Everyone present was terrified.
These two alone could shake Bianjing!
Whoever dared provoke them would have the Emperor flooded with impeachment memorials the next morning!
Some great scholars would seek justice.
If the Emperor refused?
They would attack with righteous reputation, securing an eternal legacy of loyalty and integrity!
Princess Changyang looked panicked and quickly shouted, “Shen Yi! Do not act recklessly!”
The Imperial Guards hesitated, unsure whether to obey Princess Nanyang.
Only Nurse Wang’s face lit with joy.
Good, Shen Mangfu really is reckless! Even daring to threaten and insult the third-ranked Princess Wang of Guanzhong?
That’s just courting death!
Ha ha!
You reap what you sow!
“Heir, don’t lose your temper!” Shen Liang anxiously urged from the side.
Shen Yi merely smiled faintly, stealing a glance at Yun Cang, then—
Swish!
An arrow pierced the air!
The crowd gasped in shock and fear.