https://novelcool.info/chapter/Chapter-86-The-Sixth-Brigadier-of-the-N-Character-Camp-/12984625/
https://novelcool.info/chapter/Chapter-88-The-Matter-Here-is-Settled-I-ll-Take-You-to-See-the-Commander-in-Chief-/12984630/
Chapter 87: Dragon Sinew Bowstring, Qin Zheng's Wild Aspirations!
Chapter 87: Dragon Sinew Bowstring, Qin Zheng's Wild Aspirations!
Huai'an Prefecture, Kaifeng Prefecture.
The Demon Slayer Commander of the N Character Camp had successfully completed the task of dealing with the rat infestation, but they had yet to depart from Kaifeng Prefecture.
Zhang Kaizhuan, as the magistrate of the prefecture, was a figure who had dealings with demons. It was impossible for him to be let off lightly just because the demons of Cangfeng Mountain had been eliminated.
Although Cangfeng Mountain was no more, it didn't mean that all demons had been eradicated; there were still other Demon Mountains! If Zhang Kaizhuan had dealings with the rat demons of Cangfeng Mountain, who could guarantee that he wouldn't have dealings with other demons in the future?
Therefore, the group needed to temporarily stay in Kaifeng Prefecture, awaiting the court's judgment of Zhang Kaizhuan before they could leave.
At this moment, within the government office.
Qin Zheng's gaze slightly intensified as he held the large bow he had obtained from Li Ye.
This large bow had repeatedly proven its extraordinary capabilities in his recent battles.
The Thunderbolt Radiance Arrow Technique, when used with this bow, reached its ultimate potential.
However, the bow had its limits, and it couldn't withstand Qin Zheng's current power. The bowstring snapped after the last arrow was fired at the Eagle Sovereign.
Without the large bow, Qin Zheng's combat effectiveness was greatly affected, as he lost his long-range group attack capability.
He caressed the bow, his eyes flashing slightly.
The bow itself was still usable, as its body hadn't been affected.
In other words, as long as a better string was attached, the bow could continue to be used.
Qin Zheng, although not an expert on bowstrings, understood that finding one capable of withstanding his strength would be an extremely challenging task! The battle at Cangfeng Mountain gave him a preliminary understanding of his strength after advancing to the Master Realm.
He was almost invincible below the Great Grandmaster level!
The nine Demon Lords of Cangfeng Mountain, including the Rat Demon King who was about to advance to the Demon King realm, were all swiftly defeated by him.
Even the two High Clan Masters were killed by him in a single move.
The Eagle Sovereign, already a Demon King, also fell to Qin Zheng's arrow technique.
The source of such formidable power was his own strength, which had reached an extreme level!
Qin Zheng's mind stirred, and he directed a strand of his spiritual awareness towards the Merit Scroll located above his Sea of Consciousness.
【Qin Zheng】
【Lifespan: 150 (17)】
【Martial Arts: Bodhimanda Wisdom Technique (18th Layer), Tibetan Secret Perception Mental Book (Minor Accomplishment)】
【Merit: 93 jin, 8 liang, 3 qian】
【Current Martial Art: Bodhimanda Wisdom Technique, can be upgraded, requires 1 jin of Merit, do you want to upgrade?】
【Current Martial Art: Tibetan Secret Perception Mental Book, can be upgraded, requires 100 jin of Merit, do you want to upgrade?】
Upon advancing to the Master Realm, his lifespan increased from seventy years to one hundred and fifty years, gaining an additional eighty years.
The Bodhimanda Wisdom Technique directly advanced to the eighteenth layer! When Qin Zheng reached the Master Realm, his strength, based on the thirteenth layer of the Bodhimanda Wisdom Technique, skyrocketed to fifteen thousand jin.
Now, at the eighteenth layer, his strength naturally increased to twenty thousand jin! With such terrifying power, what kind of bowstring could withstand Qin Zheng's full force?
However, if there were such a bowstring that could allow Qin Zheng to unleash the perfected Thunderbolt Radiance Arrow Technique with his twenty thousand jin of unparalleled strength...
With this combination, even facing a Great Grandmaster, Qin Zheng would dare to challenge them!
But where could he find such a bowstring?
Just as Qin Zheng was deep in thought, several figures approached swiftly, each holding a few bowstrings.
"Brother Qin, we found some bowstrings in Kaifeng Prefecture. Take a look and see if they're suitable."
The newcomers were Situ Qing and his companions, who, upon learning that Qin Zheng's bowstring had snapped, volunteered to search for a replacement in Kaifeng Prefecture.
Qin Zheng's eyes lit up, and he immediately stepped forward to take the bowstrings from Situ Qing.
However, as he examined each bowstring, his expression gradually turned disappointed.
The strength of these bowstrings was still inferior to the original one. Even if he forced their use, not only would the power of his arrow technique be compromised, but there was also a risk of them snapping again with the slightest mishap.
In the end, Qin Zheng shook his head and said, "None of these are suitable. Take them back."
Although these bowstrings didn't meet his expectations, they were still considered rare and valuable items in the secular world, and their price would undoubtedly be high.
There was no need for Situ Qing and the others to go to great lengths to find a suitable one; it wouldn't be cost-effective.
Situ Qing and the others nodded in understanding.
They naturally knew that given Qin Zheng's current strength, the bowstring he required would be of an extraordinary caliber.
These were the best bowstrings they could find in Kaifeng Prefecture, and there was no way to obtain better ones.
"Generally, the best material for bowstrings comes from the sinews of powerful demons."
"Brother Qin, you've slain the nine Demon Lords of Cangfeng Mountain. Perhaps the sinews from their bodies can meet your requirements."
At this moment, Xin Yi paused and looked at Qin Zheng before speaking.
Qin Zheng's eyes flashed with contemplation upon hearing this.
However, Wu Meng shook his head and said, "The nine Demon Lords of Cangfeng Mountain are only Demon General-level beings. Their sinews might not be sufficient for Brother Qin's needs."
"Moreover, crafting a bowstring isn't as simple as extracting the sinew and attaching it to the bow. It requires extremely complex craftsmanship."
After saying this, Xin Yi sighed softly and nodded in agreement.
Divine Archers are rare, as arrow techniques are more challenging to cultivate and advance compared to other Martial Arts.
Hence, many Martial Artists choose not to waste time on arrow techniques, opting instead for more accessible and advancement-friendly Martial Arts like fist, leg, sword, and blade techniques.
Consequently, finding a bowstring suitable for a Grandmaster-level Martial Artist is an arduous task.
"Actually, there's a type of Demon sinew that's perfect for bowstrings."
At this moment, Situ Qing fell into deep thought and spoke up.
Everyone turned to look at him upon hearing this.
Qin Zheng also glanced at Situ Qing, a hint of curiosity in his eyes.
However, Situ Qing let out a bitter laugh and continued, "But that Demon is not something ordinary people can covet."
Qin Zheng's curiosity grew, and he asked, "What kind of Demon is it?"
"A Dragon!"
Situ Qing's face turned solemn as he explained, "Dragon sinew is naturally born as a bowstring, requiring no craftsmanship to become one of the rare, top-quality strings in the world!"
"If we could use Dragon sinew as a string, even if Brother Qin advances to the Grandmaster level, it might still support your continued use!"
As Situ Qing spoke, he sighed, "But Dragons are scarce, and any one of them is an extremely fierce Demon, not something ordinary people can kill."
"Just like the Ancient Dragon in Cold Avoidance Spring, within the Huai'an Prefecture guarded by our N Character Camp, there's only that one Dragon Demon."
"And its strength has already reached the peak of the Demon King Realm, almost ready to advance to the Demon Sage Realm!"
"Such a powerful Demon, even a Grand General might not dare guarantee victory against it."
"To extract its sinew for a string would be as challenging as ascending to the heavens!"
Situ Qing spoke while shaking his head in disbelief.
Currently, much of the N Character Camp's strength is tied down at Cold Avoidance Spring because of the Ancient Dragon.
This time, when the Cold Wind Mountain Demons caused chaos, if not for Qin Zheng's sudden appearance and overwhelming might, obliterating the nine Demon Lords in a single night, the subsequent Demon disturbances would likely have increased, putting the lives of the Demon Slayer Commanders at greater risk.
"I don't know if this family heirloom bowstring can meet your requirements, Young Master Qin."
At this moment, Magistrate Zhang Kaizhuan arrived, holding a somewhat decayed large bow, assisted by two servants.
By his side was Zhang Qing'er, pale and bloodless, barely able to stand, having just purged the half-Demon fetus from her womb.
"Young Master Qin, you've slain the Rat Demon that plagued my Zhang family, making you our benefactor. This large bow is a family heirloom passed down through generations."
"It's rumored that at its peak, it even killed a Demon Sage!"
"Each generation of our descendants has carefully preserved this bow, ensuring its immortality."
Zhang Kaizhuan respectfully handed the large bow to Qin Zheng.
Qin Zheng's eyebrows raised slightly, and he promptly took the treasure bow.
The bow, not properly maintained, had already started to decay from within, unable to withstand his strength.
This was the first thought that came to his mind.
But when he placed his hand on the bowstring, his expression changed slightly.
This bowstring was no worse than Li Ye's large bow and might even be better!
Qin Zheng's eyes lit up as he looked at Zhang Kaizhuan and said, "Are you sure you want to give me the bowstring of this family heirloom?"
Zhang Kaizhuan nodded, then turned to Zhang Qing'er and said, "Quickly, kneel before your benefactor!"
Zhang Qing'er's face was pale and weak, having just purged the half-Demon fetus from her womb a short while ago.
But upon hearing Zhang Kaizhuan's command, she gritted her teeth and knelt down, saying, "Qing'er was deluded by the Rat Demon and spoke rudely to you, my benefactor. Please forgive me!"
Qing'er repeatedly touched her head to the ground, bowing three times.
Qin Zheng's eyes flickered slightly, and he said, "With this matter resolved, take good care of your health."
Given the sincerity and the valuable gift, Qin Zheng naturally wouldn't ignore them.
Upon receiving his response, a hint of joy appeared on Zhang Qing'er's face.
Zhang Kaizhuan also heaved a slight sigh of relief, as if a heavy burden had been lifted from his heart.
Whether it was Qin Zheng or Situ Qing and the others, they all understood.
The attitude change of Magistrate Zhang Kaizhuan of Kaifeng Prefecture was due to Qin Zheng's demonstration of his formidable strength by slaying the Demons of Cold Wind Mountain. When facing such a powerful individual, a change in attitude was necessary.
At this moment, Qin Zheng didn't hesitate, as he was in need of a better bowstring. Now that one had appeared, he couldn't let it go.
Qin Zheng quickly removed the bowstring from the decaying bow and attached it to his own large bow.
In an instant, the large bow was restored, and a smile appeared on Qin Zheng's face.
The bow and arrow had become one of his primary means of combat, significantly influencing his fighting prowess. With the restoration of the large bow, his strength naturally increased further.
However, just then, Qin Zheng's ears perked up, and he quickly lifted his head, his gaze shifting towards the direction of the government office's main gate.
At the same time, Wang Weiqian, clad in armor and wielding a halberd, rode his horse at full speed towards the government office's main gate.
He pulled on the reins, and the horse stood tall.
Clatter, clatter!
Wang Weiqian's face was solemn as he shouted towards the government office's main gate, "Pass on the Grand General's order: Seal Demon Slayer Commander Qin Zheng as the Sixth Brigadier, and follow me to Cold Avoidance Spring immediately!"
His voice thundered, reverberating throughout the entire government office.
(End of Chapter)
Chapter end
Report
