After completing the school martial arts examination, the children can graduate and enjoy the summer vacation. Of course, beforxe that, they have to make a choice —— about their future development according to their own situation.
Like most teenagers, Ah Jun dreams of attending the prestigious academy for further education. But achieving this goal proves far tougher than his peers. His college admission code remains locked away, while others have already cracked the system—some even flaunting their success in front of him, with some already securing early admission offers.
Therefore, Ah Jun always reminds himself that he should find a way soon, otherwise he can not graduate smoothly and enter his dream college.
Following the summer break, the annual school archery festival arrives —— This tradition has been upheld for five years. Every autumn, all schools in Wu Jun collaborate to host a Little Guardian Archery Graduation Showcase, featuring competitive events that form the foundation of combat techniques unique to White Tiger County. As one of the Archery Worlds most prestigious tournaments, this event showcases the finest archery skills from across the Guardian realm.
For Ah Jun, it is almost effortless to achieve good results or even win the championship in the competition, but he seems to have no competitive desire at all. On the contrary, he looks worried —— because in the competition, we fresh graduates need to use a weapon of our own, and everyone must participate.
The difficulty is that Ah Jun is still unable to use the guardians ability and skill because of the old problem, so how can he talk about weapons? —— Of course, the ordinary weapon sets used for school training are no problem, but it is impossible to operate the guardians special equipment for combat.
So, for the next few days, the boy began to think of a solution every day, but his family turned a blind eye.
As for the time when the little guardians would choose their own weapons, the day before the archery festival, the children, as soon graduates, would be arranged by the school to go to a century-old shop in the city and pick out a free weapon of their own, Loth!
This is the child of all the guardians, and it has been expected since childhood, which is the prerequisite for becoming a qualified guardian, but also a kind of affirmation and honor.
But Ah Jun felt nothing but anxiety. These past two days, even when the kitten called him, his response would often be delayed by half a day—— He kept worrying: What if he spent hours searching in the store and couldnt find anything? This mess had been going on for days, but if things continued like this, he wouldnt even be able to become the Guardian anymore.
—— Oh, what a poor little brain!
Thinking of this, Ah Jun began to lose sleep again, as usual... the night before, he again called the kitten and went to the roof to relax.
Of course, this time there was an additional purpose——A few days ago, when Ah Jun was at his lowest point, he remembered the motivational words from the night before his magical arts exam. Though he and his new pen pal were strangers with no prior acquaintance, their connection felt like a telepathic bond. Whenever the others medicine arrived, his own troubles vanished instantly.
So, one night two days before choosing a weapon, Ah Jun summoned up the courage to write down his troubles —— He knew he shouldnt transfer his emotions to others, but in his heart, he seemed to rely on this new friend, feeling that she was more sincere than his best friend.
Then, that night, Ah Jun went from insomnia to a good sleep. The timely letter and the usual medicine made his heart free and not upset, so he slept well.
Its truly remarkable how even his own family and closest friends struggled to help him. Yet this single letter became a sanctuary for Ah Jun, offering comfort and warmth. While Lan er might have found solutions, Ah Jun couldnt explain why she seemed distant now—their communication had become scarce.
Of course, during this period, Ah Jun often longed to chat with Lan er, knowing it would surely help him feel better——. After all, whenever Lan er was on vacation, the two of them would be together every day. Being a few years older and more sensible, Laner always found ways to cheer Ah Jun up, while he naturally listened to her advice.
On that crisp autumn morning, the citys young guardians—some accompanied by parents, others brought by relatives, and even entire families—gathered at the century-old Luban Family Shop early in the day to select their personalized weapons. The lively scene unfolded as groups of excited children entered the store in waves, each clutching their chosen gear home with beaming smiles.
As for Ah Jun, he was fine alone. He had planned everything in advance and planned to avoid the rush hour and go to the store later... So when he arrived at the door of the store, there were only a few students left in the store to choose.
It seemed the children had been searching for ages, yet some still hadnt found their perfect ——. A middle-aged man stood nearby, reminding them that good looks dont guarantee functionality, and high prices dont always mean the right choice—only what fits you best truly matters. In truth, these exclusive gear items differ from ordinary weapons—they carry a certain spiritual essence. True compatibility and rapport emerge only when hearts resonate and understanding flows naturally.
Of course, the most beautiful and valuable ones are absolutely awesome, but they are all booked, so people dont have to covet them —— And, needless to say, Ah Jun knows that Cheng Shao must be one of the victims.
The child hesitated outside the shop for a moment —— He looked up at the sign, and the words "Luban Family Flagship Store" were clearly displayed in front of him
—— Well, yes, thats it!
Then Ah Jun mustered up the courage, motivated by self-talk as he crossed the threshold and slipped into the store. He began rummaging through the shelves, eyeing items with a sneaky grin—this self-conscious look made him feel like a real thief, always on the run, too afraid to be seen. Perhaps it was the unfamiliar environment that triggered some dark memories from the past.
Fortunately, the owner of the store was different... The uncle who had just seen Ah Jun from afar came over to greet him as if he knew him, and even helped the child choose the right equipment.
Now, Ah Jun felt surprised, as a boss, how can there be such a big gap between people!
The boss took a generous handful of bow-fu, a short stick-shaped weapon, and tried it on the child. He looked enthusiastic and sincere, but Ah Jun looked a little nervous. He did not dare to take more than one, tried it once, and then put it back quickly.
Of course, he was not unwilling to practice more, but the results were almost always the same —— It was only to be seen that every exquisite Loth held in Ah Juns hands showed no reaction, which was frustrating.
Gradually, the child became a little discouraged. He looked around again, and most of the children who had been working hard had received rewards.
Now, there was one last child who looked as incompetent as his own father. He was again decadent, picking up the ones his parents had chosen and handed to him. Encouraged by his family, he picked them up with a dejected look, arranged them in a posture, channeled his energy, closed his eyes and recited the mantra... Then, miraculously, something happened.
—— Loth-here!
Then, Ah Jun was pleasantly surprised to see the impatiens mark on the boys forehead rapidly materialize and flicker. Energy channels began forming on his forearm, gradually extending to the short staff in his palm. Meanwhile, the meticulously carved special patterns on his specialized weapon started glowing and resonating. Suddenly, beams of energy emerged from both ends of the bow, expanding outward until they coalesced into a new bow structure. The overall design resembled a shortbow, with the azure-blue energy flow creating a breathtakingly beautiful sight!
This is the exclusive form of the guardians weapon when they activate their basic ultimate skill. The Energy Flow —— Guardian World exclusive weapon shares nearly identical original forms, but evolves into diverse variants depending on the distinct attributes of each commandery. For instance, in White Tiger Commandery, the exclusive weapon consists of a tangible bow blade and an intangible bow body. To put it vividly: imagine a short stick with bow bodies attached to both ends. When these two ends connect to form a bowstring, the weapon is complete.
Ah Jun had read about this formation process in the book—its the first step in the Guardians ——-guidance using their exclusive weapon. The Guardians special weapon, Lothar, channels the Guardians spiritual energy into their physical form, creating their fully formed states. The student standing before Ah Jun now appeared to have found their own exclusive weapon.
It was a complete version of the White Tiger Bow of Lo Shi. It was gradually revealed before Ah Jun, with the tiger pattern and bow shining together. At this time, his parents were clapping and congratulating him, praising their child for being great, but he was not Ah Jun.
The boss looked down at Xiao Ajuns expression, and suddenly had an idea in his mind —— He gently put his hand on the childs shoulder to encourage Ajun not to lose heart. As the saying goes, "sincerity can move even the hardest stone." He should trust himself.
The child was moved after listening, probably because there is no comparison without harm, but he now thinks there are still many good people.
So, in the following hours, Ah Jun kept trying again and again. By lunchtime, however, there was still no progress. The store had already emptied out, as the children had all fulfilled their wishes. Those who were eating at home ate their fill, those shopping in malls went straight to the stores, and those visiting amusement parks went straight to the rides. Everyone was celebrating with abandon, determined to treat themselves properly.
After a morning of trouble, Ah Jun touched his stomach alone and grumbled about it. He had to find a place to sit down and take out snacks to appease his hunger —— Surprisingly, the boss was still there, patiently helping him, encouraging him and never leaving him.
After the supply, the child began to cheer himself up. He told himself that he must succeed —— but instead of giving him a new choice, the uncle turned around and led the child to a small warehouse.
The little warehouse was in good order, but there were so many weapons outside. No, he didnt have any choice here. Well, no, he did.
The shopkeeper gestured for the waiter to move to the warehouses innermost corner, where he brought out a dust-covered bow——. Aside from its worn strings, the weapons form appeared nearly complete, with an unusual and somewhat ancient appearance reminiscent of Ah Juns school training kit. Yet beneath the layers of dust, this particular bow still radiated exquisite craftsmanship and distinctive character.
Then, the boss uncle asked his subordinates to wipe it carefully, and then pointed at Ah Jun —— Ha, give me?
At this moment, not only the child was muttering in his mind, but also the waiter who looked very tired was also a little hesitant —— He looked at the boss and asked in doubt: "Are you sure you want to give this child, boss?"
"No, do you think Im empty?"
"Well... um, yes, Miss ——. Havent you been away from home lately?"
"I... you son of a bitch... hurry up! Hang on..."
Under the urging of the uncle, the waiter had to give in. He walked to Ah Jun with a bitter face and a look full of confusion and worry—— At this time, Ah Jun was also confused in his heart. Is this really my weapon?
"Ah? Oh, right... kid, you have it. Be careful."
Then, the waiter, sweating profusely, carefully handed the heavy burden in his hands to the childs hand. Suddenly, the expression on his face froze —— Ah Jun looked puzzled and relieved. He slowly raised his hand and took the treasure in front of him like the waiters brother.
—— Hey! Hmm? Ah...
When the mysterious weapon was handed to the child, the waiter began to look a little surprised —— Then, when he saw that the child not only held it easily, but also played with it in one hand, he immediately became confused and looked dumb —— This... is cool!
"Boss, this kid... who is he and where did he train his strength?"
"Oh, youre new here. You dont know what normal ——... you cant say that!"
"No! I... no, neither can you, do you?"
"You son... How can I not be good —— and dont call me big brother in the future!"
After a commotion, in the light of the sun, the silver weapon, covered with mysterious patterns, began to reflect a golden light, which looked particularly dazzling.
Ajun stood frozen in awe. Though tempted to try, he hesitated, his expression a mix of confusion and unease. The owner chuckled gently, "Dont worry—just keep trying! Dont lose heart. Your first encounter with this weapon isnt as simple as you imagined. Its been stored here for years without meeting its destined companion. You need to awaken it yourself. One attempt wont do the trick."
The boy nodded in agreement, listening to the uncles words. After all, he would never give up easily, and the bow in front of him was still very much loved by Ah Jun. It felt like he had made a new friend and had known him for a long time.
He held the bow excitedly and nervously, and began to try to guide —— according to the method described in the book. Although he tried many times, he did not succeed, but Ah Jun did not lose heart as before, but continued to try.
As for the uncle, he kept encouraging him and said that Ah Jun was the one who had the fate —— but the waiter still looked puzzled. He poked the boss and pointed to the childs face, the forehead and the center of the eyebrow.
Fortunately, hard work pays off. With Ah Juns persistence, the bow finally seemed to acknowledge the childs presence —— The process mirrored the earlier incident with the classmate. Suddenly, a gust of wind surged beside the child, continuously brushing against the young guardians hair. Then, an unknown light beam shot straight toward the child, as if portraying a stage plays protagonist.
Arjuns arm began to develop vein patterns, while the mysterious markings on his weapon—unlike those on the White Tiger Bow—gradually illuminated. Finally, between the two vertices of the tangible bow, electric currents surged like arcs from physics experiments, their forms becoming increasingly distinct and glowing with dazzling silver —— light. As the bowstring materialized, both Arjun and his boss grew visibly excited. The waiter, however, maintained a rational yet skeptical demeanor, though his facial expressions gradually lost control.
Soon, Ah Jun completed another first in his life, a fully formed weapon of his own appeared in front of him.
The child was happy and a little eager to try his bow, but he wanted to give up again because he knew his own situation and that his inner impulse was just a bit overboard.
But the uncle watched clearly. He brought another very special arrow and gave it to Ah Jun ——. This time, the child froze again. He knew that a bow and arrow were a pair, but now it was no longer the bow used for training. How to match this arrow?
The visible arrow, the invisible string, the invisible string, the visible... What the hell!
At the moment, Ah Jun was in a dilemma, but the uncle told him that the arrow and the bow were originally a pair —— Now, the child was more confused, how is this different from what is said in the books?
—— Well, I dont want to think about it. Its a little unexpected, but its not wrong. After all, not everything in the book is knowledge.
Ajun hesitantly took the arrow and looked at it again. There was nothing special about it. Would it work... So, the uncle took Ajun to the professional training ground in the store and let him try it.
—— This one is different from the training one. It looks pure gold, but its very light. It must be gilded, but it really looks very stylish!
Then, aujun looked at the two spectators, encouraged himself again, and began to draw his bow and arrow with a slight tangle, just as he usually did during training, skillfully drawing the bowstring with an arrow...
—— Yeah, really?... Hmm!
Then, there was a hum, and the golden arrow hit the center of the target in an instant —— Ha, it was successful!
At this time, the uncle boss was waiting nearby, applauding and cheering like a parent, praising Ah Juns archery skills, but the waiter wondered, is this ok?
But after all, its just a child. No matter how lucky he is, he cant do it overnight, unless hes a natural genius!
And there it was, the arrow had shaken a few times after hitting the bullseye and dropped... It was clear that Ah Juns strength was inadequate. How could he hit the bullseye with only the aim—— Besides, hitting the bullseye might have been an accident?
The waiter thought to himself, and his expression gradually returned to normal —— Well, yes, he was just luckier than the average person.
The attempt did not seem very successful, but Ah Jun was already satisfied —— He had finally found his own weapon, and as he said in the letter last night, if you want it, you will get it.
So, he walked briskly to the opposite corner of the wall, carefully picked up the arrow, looked at it happily, suddenly, the bow and arrow disappeared —— The uncle explained that these two weapons have a special talent, do not need to carry them, as long as you need them, they will appear automatically.
—— Ah? There are so many wonderful things today... Ah Jun himself is a little happy. He wants his friends to see the bow and arrow now.
"Ah... You let the repairman come tomorrow!"
"Boss... why do you do that?"
"Wait, youll know!"
After a brief while, Ah Jun was about to head home with the boss uncle. It was getting late, and he needed to return before his family grew anxious. However, as they reached the door, the boss uncle suddenly seemed to remember something. He asked Ah Jun to wait outside and then turned back, muttering some —— that left the waiter utterly confused. The waiter stood there, scratching his head in bewilderment...
Clack! Clack!! Clack!!!