Chapter 230: Grand Thunder Bow, She's Truly Gentle

Chapter 230: Grand Thunder Bow, She’s Truly Gentle

In the early morning, Shaohua was sitting on the second-floor balcony, engrossed in a book. Occasionally, she would extend her slender, fair fingers to tap the screen of the communicator nestled within the pages, her focus unwavering.

These days, she had immersed herself fully in the online world, completely blending into this new reality.

"It seems that relying on those hearsay legends won’t help me figure out my origins. Even if I were the Queen Mother of Heaven, what does it matter? I’ve forgotten too much, and I don’t know why I came to this world", she muttered to herself.

Was she really just a shut-in?

All she wanted was to uncover her past, but she had yet to succeed.

A person without a past is like water without a source. Even if it seems to surge and roar for a moment, it will eventually falter and fail to endure.

Lacking a firm belief, it’s destined not to last.

"There will be an opportunity. When the time comes, I’ll go out and explore. Perhaps I’ll find something useful", Shaohua’s eyes sparkled, and she didn’t allow herself to wallow in self-doubt.

She took a deep breath, and it seemed to follow an inexplicable rhythm, making the heavens and earth pulse in sync. A faint, priceless purple aura emerged from the east, blending with the morning mist.

Yellow Bull’s eyes widened, and it hurriedly positioned itself toward the east.

It had just finished its daily breathing exercises, which should have been the end of its practice for the day. Overdoing it would be counterproductive, as this special breathing technique could only be performed once in the morning and once in the evening.

But now, it could continue, and the effects were incredibly potent. It felt a warm current spreading through its limbs, as if it were being purified and transformed.

At that moment, Chu Feng returned with an ancient bow, and upon seeing this, his expression changed. He had managed to catch the tail end of the benefits.

His body seemed to be enveloped in a light golden mist, which felt very real. As he completed his breathing, the mist was absorbed into his flesh and blood.

This was an evolution, the strongest manifestation of the special breathing technique, which had changed his constitution in a short time.

This was also related to the pollen he had accidentally come into contact with on Kunlun Mountain. The more advanced the catalyst, the better the results, playing a crucial role.

Of course, Shaohua also played a significant part. The starlight and moonlight descending, and the purple aura from the east, provided a solid foundation for both her and Yellow Bull, greatly enhancing their strength.

"Sis, come take a look at this bow. It seems to be a secret treasure!" Chu Feng called out.

Yellow Bull’s eyes were fixed on the bow, unable to look away.

It stood on its hind legs, holding the bow with its front hooves. As it exerted force, the bow emitted sounds like the roars of tigers and leopards, the cries of fierce birds, and the bellowing of bulls. Most astonishingly, it produced a thunderous rumble.

Shaohua’s interest was piqued, and she leaped down from the second floor. She picked up the bow and examined it, tapping its body with her slender fingers, which produced a series of thunderous sounds.

The bow was about one and a half meters long and weighed over a hundred pounds, its brown and dull appearance giving off an air of antiquity, exuding a profound sense of age and worn, weathered character.

Unfortunately, it only had the bow frame, not the string.

Chu Feng explained that he had borrowed this bow from Old Man Zhao in town. It was called the Grand Thunder Bow, and it was said that his ancestors had crafted divine weapons in ancient times.

Initially, he had only intended to get some cold weapons, like throwing knives and arrows, for self-defense. But he had unexpectedly found this bow, which was truly extraordinary.

"Hmm, this bow contains a special pulse. If it had a string, the arrows it shot would be as powerful as, if not more powerful than, bullets from a gun", Shaohua said.

As her fingers continued to touch the bow frame, the pulse was fully triggered, and the resonating sounds were clear even to Chu Feng and Yellow Bull. It sounded much like a special breathing rhythm!

"Breathing technique?!" Chu Feng was surprised.

Yellow Bull’s ears perked up, and its eyes sparkled.

"Unfortunately, we only have the form, not the essence", it wrote.

They noted down the resonating rhythm, feeling both satisfied and disappointed.

Breathing techniques were always closely guarded secrets, passed down through secret teachings to grasp their core principles. The most advanced breathing techniques could not be casually spread.

"Interesting. The Grand Thunder Bow and the Grand Thunder Resonance Art, perhaps?"

Shaohua spoke, and the bow in her hand emitted a soft, radiant light. A deep and resonant bell sound echoed, like a warning to the world, cleansing the mind and spirit.

"Sis, did you obtain this breathing technique?" Chu Feng was delighted.

Yellow Bull’s breathing quickened. It knew that when this person had merely glanced at its Daoist Resonance Art, she had somehow mastered it.

It was simply unbelievable!

Afterward, it had specifically asked if she had ever practiced Daoist Resonance Art. It wasn’t impossible, as Daoist Resonance Art originated from ancient Earth.

If she were a reincarnated ancient, recalling her past and relearning what she already knew would make sense.

But Shaohua clearly stated that she had never practiced Daoist Resonance Art and had no recollection of it. She had learned the breathing technique by observing Yellow Bull’s practice and understanding its state thoroughly, not by simply looking at the breathing rhythm and deducing the essence.

Now, the bow frame only resonated with the breathing rhythm of its former user, who had mastered the Grand Thunder Resonance Art. It did not contain the true essence, so how could she create something out of nothing?

Chu Feng and Yellow Bull were disappointed, and Shaohua warned them not to be greedy.

They nodded, understanding that obtaining the incomplete Grand Thunder Resonance Art was already a stroke of luck and could still be useful. They shouldn’t be insatiable.

They quickly adjusted their emotions and decided to head into the vast mountains to hunt for dragon tendons to complete the bow string and restore the Grand Thunder Bow’s power.

In the end, Chu Feng brought back a dragon tendon essence, a natural bow string, and dragon teeth, the best material for making arrows.

"Really, there are dragons?"

Shaohua was slightly surprised. Could these two really have slain a dragon with their scrawny arms and legs?

"Not the mythical dragons, but a Tyrannosaurus, which Yellow Bull said has a hint of dragon blood", Chu Feng explained.

He also brought back a lot of Tyrannosaurus meat, which they would eat for dinner.

The Grand Thunder Bow was repaired, and Shaohua effortlessly drew it to full length, the bowstring taut like a full moon, emitting a terrifying thunderous sound, like a bolt of lightning.

Chu Feng suggested that she use the bow to take down any enemies.

"No, it’s not as powerful as my ordinary punch", Shaohua shook her head.

"Then you should use this bow even more!" Chu Feng was embarrassed, begging her to accept it.

If her ordinary punch was that strong, what would happen if she really went all out? A single punch could shatter a mountain. The entire Taihang Mountain wouldn’t be enough to handle her.

No, we need to put some restrictions on this one, or it’ll be too scary!

"Shut up!" Shaohua frowned slightly. Since it was a request from her good friend, she reluctantly agreed.

That evening, after finishing the braised tyrannosaurus meat, Shaohua continued browsing on her Communicator. To her surprise, she came across a set of photos of Lin Nuoyi.

Even in profile, Lin Nuoyi was stunningly beautiful, her cold and alluring presence causing many to exclaim in admiration. No one had expected such a young and beautiful woman to be among the upper echelons of Heavenly God Biotech.

"I should have taken a photo earlier", Shaohua regretted. The last time they had a pleasant conversation, she had completely forgotten to take a souvenir photo.

Lin Nuoyi had said she felt an instant connection, and Shaohua couldn't help but feel a sense of familiarity as well. Especially that silver-haired woman who appeared faintly in the floral powder, it sparked endless imagination.

Was that Lin Nuoyi's past life? Had they met before?

The fruit of the strange tree in Taihang Mountain, due to the sudden abnormal mutation yesterday, would likely ripen prematurely by nightfall. By now, tens of thousands of Mutants had likely gathered both inside and outside the mountain.

Heavenly God Biotech and Bodhi Genetics, the two major conglomerates, were both determined to obtain the Mutagenic Fruit. They had already clashed several times, resulting in numerous casualties.

Most people believed that the final contest would be between the Silver-Winged Sky Deity and Adamantine. Whoever won would claim the fruit from the strange tree.

Some betting companies even seized the opportunity to offer betting services, creating a so-called top 100 experts list for people to bet on.

This stirred up a lot of interest, attracting many, even those who weren't Mutants, to place bets, adding a sense of participation.

"Can I bet on myself?" Shaohua's eyes lit up.

She was staying and eating here, and everything she bought was paid for by Chu Feng. Although he was her good friend, it felt a bit embarrassing after a while.

"Big Sister, you’re not even on the list, and do you have any money?" Chu Feng asked.

"..." Shaohua's face turned stiff.

Fortunately, she had other means. She tapped away on her Communicator and arranged to have Lin Nuoyi place a bet on her.

The next morning, the sun shone brightly.

After his daily morning exercise, Chu Feng put on a Black Divine Ape leather armor. Shaohua had helped him modify it during her free time. The original one was a crude beast skin robe, which she found too shabby.

"Moo!" There was originally a set for Yellow Bull, but if there was no choice, it would have been fine. Now that there was a choice, it wouldn’t be fair to let Yellow Bull suffer.

It was now a tamed bull!

But Chu Feng wouldn’t let it have its way. He pulled out a set of beast skin horse saddle from somewhere and forcibly placed it on Yellow Bull’s back, threatening and coaxing:

"Since you want to pretend to be tamed by Big Sister, you need to look like a domesticated bull, otherwise, who would know if you’re a mutant? And with such a precious saddle, maybe she will ride on you."

Yellow Bull was dazed and confused as Chu Feng coaxed it into wearing the saddle. By the time it realized something was wrong, Shaohua was already by its side, and it could only shed tears in resignation.

"You’re so sensible, but you’re still too small. You’re not big enough to carry me", Shaohua said, patting Yellow Bull’s jade-like horns.

Yellow Bull’s eyes welled up with tears. She was really, too kind.

This inspired its stubborn side, and it insisted that Shaohua sit on its back.

With so many Mutants around, having a tamer was quite reasonable, right?

Chu Feng took his black short sword and slung two bone clubs over two meters long on his back. The pure vital blood energy inside had dissipated, but the bones had become even more resilient, hard to the point of being unusable as weapons.

Oddly enough, it looked quite primitive and beautiful.

Shaohua had already tied up her long, black, silky hair and pulled out the Willow Sapling disguised as a large willow tree, using it as a hairpin and casually sticking it in her hair.

Wearing a dark green base shirt and a long, matching waistcoat, her face unadorned and her body dressed simply, she embodied the beauty of a lotus rising from the water, naturally stunning without any makeup or accessories.

The dozen or so strange herbs that had lost the protection of the willow tree struggled to survive and were eventually eaten by Yellow Bull, who looked quite satisfied.

"Moo!"

Yellow Bull wagged its tail. It had been eyeing the herbs in the yard for a long time and was now content, happily carrying Shaohua and a bundle of iron arrows and the Grand Thunder Bow, galloping into the mountain.

The forest was still shrouded in mist, but despite the early hour, Taihang Mountain was not quiet. Mutants were everywhere, some coming alone and others in groups.

Shaohua sat sideways on Yellow Bull’s back, her gaze sweeping over the area. Even before reaching White Serpent Ridge, she had already seen several bloody incidents, with people fighting and dying in the grass. It was clear that today would be far from peaceful.

At the foot of White Serpent Ridge, Mutants gathered densely. Some stood on the peaks, others lingered at the valley entrance, and some could fly, hovering in the air.

With so many people, it was noisy, with everyone talking and being wary of each other.

"I hope no one comes to die here", Chu Feng sighed.

But as the saying goes, those who don’t know better are the ones who die.

The combination of Shaohua and Yellow Bull was too eye-catching.

A golden-haired bull, smooth like silk, with a woman of incomparable beauty sitting on its back, it was impossible not to draw attention.

Sure enough, as soon as they arrived, someone approached, stunned by her beauty and trying to ingratiate themselves.

Shaohua remained unmoved and gave Chu Feng a look.

Chu Feng stepped forward to block them, but unfortunately, words couldn’t persuade the fool. The person attacked directly, launching a fierce assault and aiming a punch at his temple.

With such power, it was easy for one’s mindset to become twisted, feeling superior and filled with aggression, acting without restraint.

"Scram!!"

Chu Feng’s eyes turned cold, and he swung a punch, breaking the person’s arm. Then, he kicked the person in the air, almost breaking their chest, sending them flying like a cannonball and knocking over several others who had approached.

Even with holding back, his kick was nearly fatal.

Everyone knew that this was a formidable person, not to be provoked lightly.

"Bro, you’re really something. How about we team up?" Many acknowledged Chu Feng’s strength and wanted to form a group with him.

"Not interested. I’m with my big sister, and we’re invincible!" Chu Feng refused, his head held high with pride.

This statement stunned everyone, and many cursed him for being ungrateful. Such arrogance would lead to a tragic end.

It was a pity for such a heavenly beauty.

Some tried to bypass Chu Feng and approach Shaohua directly, but they were all kicked away by Yellow Bull’s hooves.

"Let’s go." Shaohua smiled and patted Yellow Bull’s head.

Yellow Bull accelerated, moving like a bolt of lightning, pushing aside everyone in its path and charging deep into White Serpent Ridge. It chose a hill to climb, leaving Chu Feng behind.

(End of Chapter)

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