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

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"Hahaha. Good, I indeed did not misjudge. Shen Chasi, you truly are adept at slaying demons."

Faced with the surrounding officers and dispatch officers, Zheng Yuanqiu quickly adjusted his mindset and laughed as he spoke.

Having held a high position for many years, he had long since learned to pick things up and put them down.

Even though Shen Qing dashed some of his plans, there would be plenty of opportunities with time.

For now, he needed to protect his status and not do anything unbefitting of his position to avoid exposing himself.

This position as Chief Officer of the Guardian Martial Department still had some use.

Shen Qing was unaware of Zheng Yuanqiu's specific thoughts, but he sensed some changes in the latter's psyche.

Clasping his hands in respect, he insincerely complimented, "This is all due to the efforts of Lord Officers."

"Shen Chasi worked hard. Take this demon's body to the forensic doctor for examination to check if the traces left by past homicide cases match this demon. If they match, then the case is closed," Zheng Yuanqiu concluded.

Shen Qing quickly put on a flattered expression and hesitated before saying, "Lord Chief Officer, I have another matter to report."
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"What is it?"

"Lord Chief Officer, this Cat Demon suddenly appeared in the county town for no reason. I suspect someone in the city is secretly colluding with demons."

At this point, Shen Qing recalled the "Goddess" the Cat Demon mentioned before dying and mentioned it intentionally.

Zheng Yuanqiu responded nonchalantly, "Alright, I understand. Anything else?"

Just understand it?

Shen Qing glanced at Zheng Yuanqiu, seeing no intention of getting involved, he understood the situation.

Indeed, the Guardian Martial Department was unreliable; he would have to rely on himself.

Shen Qing calmed his thoughts and replied, "No."

"If there's nothing else, consider this matter closed." Zheng Yuanqiu waved his sleeve and turned to leave.

Shen Qing straightened up, his expression turning cold.

At this moment, right after Zheng Yuanqiu left, the courtyard suddenly became noisy.

Everyone's gaze turned to Shen Qing.

They realized that since Shen Chasi arrived at the Guardian Martial Department, he single-handedly killed more demons than the entire department did in a year.

If not for him, they wouldn't even know there were so many demons in Yongzhou.

Simply unreasonable.

All at once, they were in awe as if seeing a legend.

Shen Qing's image in the Guardian Martial Department became elevated, his status raised several levels, and no one dared underestimate him.

On that day, confirmed by the forensic doctor, many features of the Cat Demon Shen Qing killed matched the traces left at crime scenes, confirming it was undoubtedly the demon behind recent murders.

Zheng Yuanqiu naturally concluded the demon case, and the Demon Core was, of course, retained by him.

After the matter ended, the three officers who had prepared to leave ultimately returned to join Fifth Group under Xu Changle.

Shen Qing did not impede their departure, allowing them to leave.

The remaining four officers had no way out and stayed. Fearing Shen Qing's views on them, they worked more diligently, much to Shen Qing's satisfaction.

Time flew by, and in the blink of an eye, a month had passed, welcoming another frigid winter.

During this month, Shen Qing, to be safe, specifically had Tian Xiaohu hire many Jianghu martial artists to keep an eye on the Zhou Family.

Simultaneously, he strengthened the defenses of Xinyi Square.

To his surprise, after he slew the Cat Demon, the so-called "Young Madam" from the Zhou Family made no move, as if she had forgotten him.

This made Shen Qing's heart sink.

So far, most of the demons he killed were not known for patience, always quick to act upon disagreement, yet the Zhou Family's so-called Young Madam remained calm.

It indicated her ambitions were significant.

Perhaps something was brewing secretly in Yongzhou City, and it was undoubtedly ominous.

Shen Qing felt an increasing urgency to enhance his strength.

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Outside the city, in a desolate area.

Shen Qing stood with his bow, and as his consciousness moved, the Water Ink Panel surfaced automatically in his view.

[Skill: Bow Technique (Break Limit)]

[Progress: 601/600 points]

[Status: Can Improve]

[Note: A thousand miles begin with a single step; a great way starts from small beginnings. Through long-term diligent practice, the ordinary path of archery has been honed to the extreme by you. Breaking through will evolve into a new skill.]

Looking at the information appearing in his view, Shen Qing's lips subtly curved up.

These days of diligent practice had finally borne fruit.

Shen Qing took a deep breath: "Improve!"

As soon as he had this notion, the skill information on the Water Ink Panel regarding Bow Technique refreshed instantly.

[Skill: Heavenly Bow Technique (Entry Level)]

[Progress: 1/700 points]

[Status: Cannot Improve]

[Note: After extensive practice, one comes close to the Dao. With years of bow training, you combined Martial Arts insight to master the Heavenly Bow Technique. Having learned this technique, you can now draw a Hundred Shi Bow, releasing an arrow that can stir surrounding winds and clouds, even utilizing the stormy gales and lightning, possessing overwhelming might.]

"Hundred Shi Bow, winds and clouds changing?!"

Seeing these words, even the usually composed Shen Qing couldn't help but change his expression.

He didn't quite understand the winds and clouds changing aspect of the Heavenly Bow Technique, but he could calculate the Hundred Shi Bow.

A Shi was a hundred and twenty pounds, so a Hundred Shi was twelve thousand pounds.

Under such immense power, what flesh and blood could withstand, even a martial master in Yu Luo Realm would likely be shot dead by this arrow!?

Sensing the peculiarity in his mind, Shen Qing quickly gathered his thoughts, avoiding overthinking.

A torrent of entirely new memories flooded into his mind.

With a stern face, Shen Qing endured the intense headache and dizziness, slowly digesting the newly emerged memories in his mind.

After a while, he completely assimilated the newly emerged memories.

In the memories, the proficient bow craftsman who had practiced for decades merged with his current self.

He comprehensively mastered this path of archery comparable to Martial Arts.

Shen Qing opened his eyes, a flash of brilliance in his gaze.

He suddenly drew the Heavenly Bow, the string tautening with a "buzz" that vibrated the surrounding air.

Shen Qing gathered all his True Qi into his right arm, channeled it through the bow, and finally concentrated it at the arrow tip.

At that moment, the arrow seemed to be imbued with life, sparkling with a dazzling brilliance, reflecting the surrounding wind and clouds, while the dark iron Heavy Bow glimmered with scarlet-golden light.

Whoosh!

With a thunderous string sound, the arrow shot like lightning cleaving the sky, instantly departing the string, tearing through the air, racing to the heavens.

Its speed was astonishing.

Along its path, the previously calm sky surged with winds, the clouds tumbling, as the sky seemed to darken somewhat.

The clouds were forcibly torn apart, forming a straight fissure aiming at the distance.

Its power surpassed Shen Qing's expectations.

Yet, before he could celebrate.

Bang!

Shen Qing unexpectedly found that the bowstring on his bow and the Xuantian Arrow in the sky could not withstand the power in his hand, breaking one after another.

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