Archery is truly not as simple as it seems.
It’s even more difficult than many martial arts moves.
However, Ye Qichi effortlessly hit two arrows.
Her demeanor was quite casual, not bothering to aim for long before releasing the arrows nonchalantly.
Nonchalantly, they hit the target.
Bai Mowan felt indescribable emotions stirring within her.
She always felt that the current Ye Qichi was really... beyond her expectations, or perhaps, beyond what she could accept.
Just as everyone was looking forward to Ye Qichi’s next arrow.
Her arrow strayed off course entirely.
It deviated so much that it didn’t even hit the target.
Instantly, it left the onlookers somewhat disappointed.
Bai Mowan’s brows also furrowed tightly.
She was taken aback by Ye Qichi’s mistake.
Ye Qichi was always so unpredictable.
Ye Qichi wasn’t overly emotional even after her miss.
Remaining calm and composed, she picked up another arrow without hesitation and aimed for the target again.
The subsequent arrows either completely missed the target,
or were far from the bullseye.
Her brightest moment was the first two shots.
All the others were significantly off.
She returned the bow and arrows to her team with an apologetic look, "Sorry, I only hit two arrows."
"As expected," Xiao Jinyan spoke with an evident jab.
Ye Qichi did not dwell on it.
She didn’t give a second thought to someone who only hit three arrows.
"How many women in Daxuan Kingdom can match General Bai’s archery skills, so divine and invincible?" Xiao Jinyan deliberately praised Bai Mowan again.
Bai Mowan modestly replied, "Crown Prince, you flatter me; it was merely luck."
"I praise you and you’re still embarrassed," Xiao Jinyan laughed with a sleazy expression.
Bai Mowan gave a bow and did not respond much.
Fortunately, the next round was already beginning.
This round was obviously much harder than the previous solo archery.
Sitting on horseback and hitting the bullseye, only the Emperor could come up with such an idea.
Anyone not paying attention could be thrown right off the horse.
It was said that previous hunting events had frequently witnessed such accidents, but the Emperor enjoyed them regardless.
Everyone prepared once again.
Xiao Jinxing, Xiao Jinsen, and Xiao Jinyan were naturally at the forefront.
This time, Xiao Jinsen thought to himself that he could not let Xiao Jinxing outshine him as in the last round; he absolutely wouldn’t allow him to surpass himself again!
After the referee’s command,
he spurred his horse and dashed to the front, riding straight down his lane.
While riding, he drew his bow and aimed at the target.
One arrow, two arrows, three arrows... ten arrows done.
Xiao Jinsen hit eight out of ten.
An improvement of two hits from his last six out of ten, and the current best in the field.
He did not believe that Xiao Jinxing could surpass him.
Showed Xiao Jinxing had also set down his bow and, startlingly, all ten of his arrows were in the middle of the bullseye.
His face darkened instantly.
Completely blackened.
Xiao Jinxing has really... become this formidable.
And amidst his anger,
he suddenly heard Xiao Zhanping, who was watching, applauding enthusiastically.
Obviously very appreciative of Xiao Jinxing’s archery skills.
His expression was as ugly as it could possibly be.
Just the day before, his father the Emperor had been utterly disappointed in him over the matter of Xie Ruiyao. He hoped to impress his father today and earn his favor, but he hadn’t expected Xiao Jinxing to be so exceptional; if this continued, the three-year reign as the champion of the hunting event would be snatched away by Xiao Jinxing.
Now, he was already two arrows behind.
Xiao Jinsen forcefully suppressed the tremendous rage within!
The first shooter of each group completed their turn.
The others followed suit, each engaging in the horseback archery competition.
Bai Mowan scored nine out of ten.
For her, accustomed to waging wars on horseback, horseback archery wasn’t much different from solo archery, so it actually played to her advantage and even surpassed Xiao Jinsen.
Xiao Jinsen’s expression turned even uglier.
He could not believe he was being bested by a woman.
Bai Mowan really spared no face for him!
After what felt like an eternity.
It was Ye Qichi’s turn.
Ye Qichi mounted her Ferrari.
Xiao Jinyan spoke from behind her, "Princess of Chen, if you can’t manage, there’s no need to force yourself. Horseback archery can be dangerous."
His voice carried a hint of sarcasm.
Ye Qichi, seated on her horse, looked back at Xiao Jinyan, "Thank you for your concern, Crown Prince, I’ll be careful."