Water Ink Panel: Starting with Bow Technique to Hunt the Sun and Patrol the Skies

"What do you mean, Master?"

Li Linfeng said, "I have many old friends in town. In the past, when Linfeng Hall was in decline, I didn't visit them often, but thanks to your reputation, Linfeng Hall has thrived again. These old friends have also become active again."

"From their words, I learned about some changes in the city, and they all think that it won't be long before something big happens in the Inner City. Coincidentally, my family at home has sent letters, asking for the ancestral tomb to be renovated. In a few days, I plan to take my family back to Lu'an for a while."

Shen Qing reassessed Li Linfeng, realizing that this Hall Master uncle understood the times better than he did.

He smiled and asked, "Master, when do you plan to leave?"

"It's not decided yet."

Shen Qing smiled and said, "Then why don't you leave town with us? It so happens that the journey to Yongzhou County and Lu'an is on the way."

"That sounds good." Li Linfeng nodded without any refusal, "When do you plan to leave?"

"I'll leave after the Zhou Family does. Seeing how they are selling off their property at such low prices, it will probably happen in the next few days."

Li Linfeng looked Shen Qing up and down and laughed, "That's good, I will feel at ease traveling with you."

Shen Qing couldn't help but laugh silently.

"After you leave, Master, what are your plans for the Martial Arts Hall?"

Li Linfeng smiled, "I'll let your Senior Brother Ouyang handle it for a while. I expect to be back in about a month."

In Shen Qing's eyes, coming back later might not be an easy task.

However, since Linfeng Hall was Li Linfeng's property, Shen Qing had no place to comment and chose not to say more.

"It's good that Master has a plan."

Shen Qing exchanged a few more words with Li Linfeng, then walked out of the study.

When he reached the inner courtyard, he happened to see several acquaintances practicing movement techniques, so he stopped to watch.

When everyone noticed Shen Qing's arrival, their attitudes changed drastically, becoming extremely respectful, even more so than when facing Li Linfeng.

Now, in the whole of Taiping County, who didn't know of Shen Qing's fearsome reputation.

Killing the tiger demon, annihilating Mi Gang.

Both feats were beyond the capabilities of ordinary people, earning their immense admiration.

Many of them had come to Linfeng Hall to study martial arts specifically because of him.

Shen Qing saw the familiar Xiao Zhi, walked up to him, and slung an arm around his shoulder, "Come, let's talk over there."

"Ah?" Xiao Zhi was slightly overwhelmed by Shen Qing's warmth.

The two walked to a corner of the courtyard, and Shen Qing said, "I'm planning to go to the county town in a few days. Do you want to come with me?"

"You're leaving?" Xiao Zhi asked, "Aren't you settled in nicely in the Inner City?"

Shen Qing said, "Don't you want to?"

Xiao Zhi was silent for a while then said, "Let me think about it some more."

Shen Qing released his shoulder and said, "Well, you'd better decide soon. I might leave in a few days."

"So soon?" Xiao Zhi exclaimed in surprise.

Shen Qing smiled, said nothing more, and strode away.

...

In the courtyard.

Uncle Shen Er, feeling guilty, returned to the house and ducked into the side room, startling Wang Family, who was sewing shoes with Shen Fang.

She scolded irritably, "Old man, what are you doing? Sneaking around like a thief."

Shen Er grinned and said, "Wife, come here a moment."

Aunt Wang Family put down her needlework and followed Shen Er to the side, impatiently saying, "Out with it if you've got something to say."

Uncle Shen Er, unbothered, magically pulled out a brand-new copper mirror from his bosom and presented it to Wang Family, "Here, wife, this is for you."

"This!"

Aunt Wang Family gasped in surprise and began examining it closely.

As a poor farmer's wife, it was her first time seeing a copper mirror, and she found it fascinating.

The brand-new mirror boasted a smooth surface, with its edges carved with delicate water patterns, making it quite attractive.

She carefully extended her hands, as if she were receiving the most precious treasure in the world, and gingerly accepted the copper mirror. However, the coolness of the mirror through her palms only excited her more.

Aunt Wang Family slowly raised the mirror to her face.

That moment seemed to freeze time.

It was the first time she saw such a clear reflection of herself.

She saw her dark complexion, the numerous wrinkles on her face, and her plain features.

The initial excitement and joy quickly diminished by half.

Aunt Wang tossed the copper mirror to Uncle Shen Er, "I don't want this thing, take it away."

Uncle Shen Er caught the copper mirror, his face filled with surprise.

He had saved up money to buy it, so why was this happening.

Looking at Wang, who had gone back to focusing on her shoemaking, Uncle Shen Er suddenly felt the copper mirror burning his hand, unsure of what to do next.

By evening.

During dinner with the family, Shen Qing announced his plan to move to the county town.

Both Uncle Shen Er and others, such as Shen Xiaohu, were surprised by the news.

"Brother, we've just settled down in the Inner City, why are we moving again?" Shen Xiaoshan said in surprise.

While serving himself some food, Shen Qing replied, "The city is no longer safe, we must leave. The Hall Master uncle will leave too."

"But..."

Shen Qing quickly finished his bowl of rice, then firmly said, "Start preparing. I've made up my mind about this. You all will come with me; Taiping County is about to become troubled."

After finishing, Shen Qing put his bowl down on the table and quietly left the main seat without giving too much explanation.

With their current understanding, knowing too much might not be a good thing.

The living room quickly quieted down.

However, influenced by Shen Qing's strong will, Uncle Shen Er's family, including Shen Fang, also agreed, and they began packing their belongings.

The next day, Shen Qing approached people like Zhang Baqing to ask if they wanted to move to the county town with him.

Unfortunately, these people, relying on his renown, had gotten used to life in Taiping County and showed no interest in leaving.

They even continuously tried to persuade Shen Qing to stay.

Eventually, Shen Qing gave up and stopped pushing the matter on them.

Two more days passed.

The anticipated trouble from the Huang Tian Sect showed no signs of occurring, and contrary to expectations, the depression didn't occur. Instead, as the Zhou Family sold off their property at very low prices scattering wealth, the Inner City became even livelier.

Even so, Shen Qing still trusted his judgment and did not let his guard down, instructing Tian Xiaohu every day to keep a close watch on the Zhou Family's actions.

"Hmm?"

At that moment, standing in the backyard, Shen Qing sensed something and quickly summoned the Water Ink Panel.

Water ink dripped into his view, spreading into text of equal size.

[Skill: Hunting (Great Perfection)]

[Progress: 401/400 points]

[Status: Can be elevated]

[Note: Skill tempered a thousand times, approaching the art, art tested a hundred times, approaching the Way. Continuous progress can unlock new skills.]

"New skills?"

Shen Qing looked stunned.

Being originally a hunter, hunting skills appeared too mundane to him.

However, he hadn't expected that this mundane skill could still be advanced, and it seemed quite remarkable.

He wondered what this new breakthrough skill would be.

Without hesitation, Shen Qing chose to upgrade.

The water ink characters seemed to dissolve into water, turning into dots of ink.

They quickly gathered again, displaying a new set of water ink text properties before him.

Once he clearly saw the text, Shen Qing's eye expression changed.

[Skill: Hunting Scripture (Entry Level)]

[Progress: 1/500 points]

[Status: Cannot be elevated]

[Note: The way of hunting is profound; if cultivated to the extreme, all things can be hunted. Through continuous practice, you have integrated all hunting skills, enhancing your senses further, awakening the 'Sharp Eyesight' skill.]

Before Shen Qing fully understood what was happening, a cool sensation merged into his eyes.

As this coolness infused, he noticed that everything he saw became incredibly clear, as if the resolution was readjusted.

Shen Qing looked towards the distance, seeing the landscape in his perception continuously magnify. He could even see the ants hundreds of meters away clearly.
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In an instant, his mind was profoundly shaken.

Shen Qing quickly withdrew his gaze, his face showing bursts of ecstasy.

This perception... it's too strong.

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