After eating delicious food in the small restaurant, Ah Jun called his little cat to play in the small forest. He really wanted to let his friends know the good news as soon as possible.
Of course, the owners of the small restaurant must have warmly received the two children and prepared their favorite food. The couple looked at Ah Jun with joy, which made the child a little embarrassed.
Since childhood, Ah Jun had been living with his eldest brothers wife, which made him frequent visitors to the small restaurant. Though he couldnt eat there, he enjoyed playing with Lan er. Back then, Lan er was chubby and often looked down upon by others, but Ah Jun found her endearing. The two grew close until Laner started kindergarten in Zhebei City, after which they rarely saw each other again.
So, the owners of the small restaurant have watched Ah Jun grow up and have long regarded him as one of their own, loving him more than Laner, because they know what the child lacks.
In addition, at that time, the boss also taught Xiao A-jun to call him Zhanning in the local dialect. A-jun was still young and did not understand the reason, so he obediently changed his words. The couple could not be happier.
Of course, if it were another parent, there would be no time to hide. A sickly child is a little pest. Isnt that asking for trouble? But the owner of the small restaurant didnt think so. After the rain comes the sun. The key is to have good character and a good heart.
After a hearty lunch, the two children politely greeted the owner couple and took Xiao Fei to the small woods. There, Ah Juns good friend —— had already arrived before the kitten even barked. The lively and adorable Xiao Bai and Liu Liu immediately rushed over. As usual, Xiao Bai nimbly snuggled into Ah Juns arms and fell asleep instantly, while Ah Jun skillfully cradled her in his arms.
Xiao Bai looked a little thinner, and Ah Jun touched its head with a little discomfort in his heart, but Xiao Bai smiled and said not to worry about what was not.
That afternoon, Ah Jun and his friends were talking about their adventures with the strange beast, showing off their special weapons —— silver bow and golden arrow. They also cooperated to emit their own light, and the gold and silver shone together, which was particularly bright... The child suddenly felt that he seemed to have two new friends.
The so-called "Golden September and Silver October" began the next day with the annual Arrow Festival on the island of Suoluo —— The young guardians gathered in the school training ground, enthusiastic and ready to compete.
In addition, the audience was full, as it is every year, but this year it was particularly busy. There was no room to stand because so many people came to see how Ah Jun was embarrassed.
Although everyone had heard the bad news that Ah Jun had been given a special weapon, they were not disappointed, because everyone had a common view —— this kid was no way to use the guardians ultimate skill, and it was an insult to participate in the archery festival.
Fortunately, there was also a support team for Xiao Ajun in the audience —— Although his family couldnt come to watch the game due to some family matters, it was a weekend day, so Xiao Ajuns good friends —— pudding, Xiao Xi and Laner all came.
Lan er and Xiao Xi still look the same as before, but their pudding is a little different —— Maybe because they cant study with their two brothers, they talk less than before. It should be said that... they are mature.
Two younger sisters joined Lan er in cheering for Ah Jun. The restaurant owners and many kind-hearted patrons also came to support him, aiming to curb the arrogance of most melon-growing enthusiasts. Auntie Zhang wielded a large ladle while engaging in heated debates with the crowd, while Lan er and her sisters held Xiao Xis hand to cheer her on.
Ajun saw this in his eyes, felt warm in his heart, and was filled with confidence. He decided to win the championship and give a reward to those who supported him.
Then, he saw that the owner of the small restaurant was still cheering for Ah Jun. He was muttering something in his mouth. Too far away, Ah Jun could not hear clearly ——. He saw Lan er blushing and covering her fathers mouth constantly, and she secretly looked at Ah Jun from time to time.
During the pre-match warm-up, archery demonstrations, etiquette competitions, and quiz rounds, Ah Jun effortlessly claimed first place in every event. Although these achievements wouldnt count toward the final standings, they were enough to keep fans glued to their seats, anxiously awaiting the start of the competition while Aunt Zhang could finally take a breather.
At this time, Orange was still watching his opponent —— since the incident of walking away, Orange had deliberately stayed away from Ah Jun, but the hostility did not decrease at all. He was eager to win the first place in this competition and turn defeat into victory, because no one could be his opponent except Ah Jun.
After all, they were rivals, and Orange knew that how could Ah Jun finish the race!
As a result, the crowd once again cheered for Orange, thanks to a luxury support group, and now the fans are getting excited and looking forward to the game.
Amid the buzz, the school officially kicked off the competition. But to everyones surprise, the school had traditionally denied entry to those without special skills —— but today, the school announced that Ah Jun could compete, with equal qualifications as other contestants.
In this way, most people were confused, but Orange Young did not care about it, and he was still full of fighting spirit. He thought that instead of holding a watered-down championship, fair competition was what he wanted!
However, the melon fans did not think so. They collectively clamored that the school was biased, but the school also had no choice but to say that this was the decision of the city lord, so some of the melon fans had to run away, and the rest of them focused all their attention on Cheng Shao and joined the support team of Cheng Shao.
At this moment, Ah Jun, who was stretching and warming up, paid no attention to the commotion. The boy began to focus his mind, preparing for the competition. Of course, Young Master Cheng didnt care about these peoples hopes. He knew he wasnt just another bargaining chip—his disdain was clear. Yet he remained confident in defeating Ah Jun, though that confidence was purely his own willpower.
The competition mechanism is straightforward: children simply need to complete the sequence of guiding the bow, drawing the string, aiming at the target, and firing the energy arrows in front of designated checkpoints——. The difficulty gradually increases, though some kids get so nervous they cant even guide the bow properly, while others miss the target entirely...
Ah Jun and Orange Young were neck and neck, and they stayed tied until the final, when only the two of them remained on the court.
Before the final, a gentle breeze lifted their bangs. Facing each other, they exchanged a pre-match salute before the decisive battle began. ——Cheng Shao and Ah Jun locked eyes, their spirits instantly rising as they prepared to challenge the schools historic record—the first senior to graduate with perfect scores, a glorious legacy once achieved.
But at this moment, Ah Jun suddenly hesitated —— not because he was afraid or worried about the pressure of Orange Young Master, but because he respected this senior. He just wanted to finish the race in this historical record, and did not want to refresh it, because he did not have such ambition, but also out of respect for the senior.
You know, for a guy like Ah Jun, if he breaks the record by chance, not only will there be no cheers, but he may even disgrace the achievements of his predecessors.
Of course, Ah Jun probably knew the strength of the orange boy. To enter the highest difficulty, it was almost unnecessary. He just had to finish the race carefully.
On the other side of the orange group, although he kept his confidence, his mentality had also changed. He knew what Ah Jun knew, and he knew his own value, but this time he had to pull off a comeback!
In the first two attempts, Orange did not achieve good results, but he did not lose heart, but instead, he made every effort to prepare for the third attempt, which was the last chance, and the whole audience gave him a very strong encouragement.
The third-tier challenge, known as the Nine-Star Chain ——, tested participants highest level of skill. Contestants faced a series of dynamic rings that required precise timing to shoot through. After prolonged anticipation, Young Master Orange finally achieved the perfect moment—a powerful shot that nearly struck the bullseye, demonstrating exceptional skill. Yet in the end, he narrowly missed the top record by a single point. The crowd immediately cheered him on, their enthusiastic applause celebrating what they considered the second-best performance in history.
Then it was Ah Juns turn. He shot an arrow quickly and immediately hit the faces of those people... The boy, with his skilled skills and excellent performance, broke the record for the first time, and then gave up the two opportunities to continue to break it.
As Ah Jun clinched the championship, Cheng Shao remained silent and walked away without looking back, his head down. Filled with disappointment and resentment, he knew his father would never forgive him——. Yet despite this, Cheng Shao believed his own incompetence was the reason his father treated him differently. After all, his father treated his elder brother differently—this eldest son was the pride and hope of the family.
Then, at the moment when the child won the championship, a group of friends and relatives of Ah Jun broke out of the power they had been saving for a long time. They shouted loudly —— "Hit the target from 100 steps away, hit the target from 100 steps away..." and drove away most of the melon fans.
The nickname "little hundred steps through the bow" was given by the deputy general, which originated from the superb skills of his brother-in-law Yi. Ah Jun seemed to have received the true transmission from him, and he was constantly grateful in his heart.
Speaking of Yi, he was on a mission with his sister Qing when, for some reason, he suddenly sneezed several times in a row. Then he counted on his fingers and calculated that his intuition told him that Ah Jun must have won the championship —— No kidding, it was really accurate!
Qing looked at the man with a puzzled face and said with a hum that it was because she had caught a cold two days ago when she changed seasons to get cool. As the saying goes, "Clothes are warm in spring and cold in autumn", so it seems that her brother-in-law is really afraid of heat.
As for Yi, he insisted that Ah Jun missed him. Then the two of them quarreled and quarreled, which was quite lively. By the way, they collected an exotic beast that they planned to sneak into the city.
Every time an archery festival is held, the guard team raises its alert level, but the limited manpower is assigned to various locations to carry out tasks.
This time, qing Jian was short of hands, so he dragged Yi, who was originally going to watch the game, to fill the gap and patrol with her. Anyway, I cant go to watch the game, so you shouldn t want to go either —— It feels a little overbearing.
The eldest brother-in-law, of course, was not convinced. He said Ah Jun needed his familys support at this moment, and nothing was more important than that. Qing Youxun told him they were not only Ah Juns family, but also the guardians of this city. She had everything arranged, and Ah Jun would not suffer injustice.
So Yi followed along, grumbling angrily, but didnt have much of an opinion —— which was fine, as the two of them could make a date.
Over the years, the outskirts of the city had been plagued by strange beasts. Some boldly attempted to breach the main gates, others tried to climb over walls stealthily, while a few cunning ones would slip in when guards werent watching... Yet none succeeded. What stood out was these creatures deep obsession with Ah Jun, driving them to keep coming back despite repeated failures.
Qing, the eldest sister, had been tirelessly worrying about the citys residents and Ah Jun, while the entire Guardian Team faced mounting pressure day after day. Yi understood all this, for he shared the same concerns. Though Qing sometimes acted irrationally due to her constant efforts, her heart and actions were entirely justified. The true essence of reason doesnt require excessive explanation or justification—it speaks for itself.
Soon, this years Wuyun Archery Festival will be over. After the principal announced the results and gave the graduates awards, Laner was the first to run over and give Ah Jun a warm hug. She was very happy.
The owner of the restaurant in the stands kept shouting from time to time, and strange looks came from time to time. Laner kept looking back at diss with her eyes. Soon after, pudding, Xiao Xi, and the little sister came over.
After experiencing the hardships of the military camp, Biding looked obviously aged, but Ah Jun felt that he was more mature and looked more like an elder brother. While Xiao Xi remained the same as before and continued to play the role of a good brother.
Then, Ah Jun excitedly took his sister and the kitten for a stroll with his best friends. They dined at a cozy little restaurant, visited their parents at home to play video games, gathered with Bidings team at the base, went shopping and watched movies together, played in the woods with his magical beast friends, and even camped under the stars at night chatting and laughing...
In the ancient forest, with Xiao Bai by his side, the children are safe and can play carefree. During the camping trip, Xiao Xi showed off his eloquence, which made his two younger sisters laugh heartily. However, because some of his jokes were a bit too much, he was occasionally criticized by pudding.
Liu Liu still snuggled up to Ah Juns arms as usual, wailing and cheering him on. But Lan er, who was watching from the side, felt a bit annoyed that Liu Liu kept taking over Ah Jun every time. She knew he wasnt one of them.
But the kitten was used to it. She would squat on Ah Juns shoulder and look at him, then hide in her hat hut.
As for Ah Jun, he must not know anything because he thinks differently —— He regards the little fox as his family because of a kind of emotion.
Noticing Ah Jun and Lan ers speechless expressions, curious Xiao Xi joined them, wanting to lighten the mood... When he sat down beside Ah Jun, a fitting joke suddenly came to mind. He began teasing —— As the storyteller described, when fox spirits become demons, their mothers transform into alluring beauties to seduce men, draining human vitality—both terrifying and wicked, especially the Qingqiu Nine-Tailed Fox clan. What if Ah Jun were to catch this little foxs eye? The thought made Xiao Xis face pale...
In this paragraph, Xiao Xi spoke vividly, which made Lan Er frown and feel uneasy —— while Ah Jun was still the same as always. His stupid appearance was so stupid that everyone was sweating for him.
Of course, only Xiao Xi was joking, but disaster happened. Listen!
After the commotion, Xiao Xi covered his face and frantically searched for the culprit. He glanced at Lan ers cheerful smile, then at Ah Juns radiant grin, before finally locking eyes with sleeping Liu Liu. Yet without concrete evidence—especially when Liu Liu kept wagging its six tails as proof—and with Second Brothers cover-up, Xiao Xi found himself utterly helpless.
—— Well, well, no pain! So, while comforting herself, Xiao Xi stared at the little fox and muttered. What a womans heart is!
But as soon as he finished speaking, he felt a slap on his head —— He saw that Xiao Xi suddenly turned her head, stared at Liu Liu in doubt, scratched the top of her head, and then turned her head to look at it. It was Sister Laner!
Balan standing behind could not stand the words, so she had to teach the child a harsh lesson. At this time, the little fox looked at Ah Jun who was smiling foolishly and shouted "Oh, my sister is so handsome!"
Poor Xiao Xi, his good intentions completely ruined. He came to chat sincerely, but everyone acted so rudely—no one even spoke to him, let alone reason with him. Fortunately, Xiao Xi was magnanimous and everyone got along well. He just made a self-deprecating remark before reminding Ah Jun—— about the Qingqiu tradition: "If a woman likes someone, its for three lifetimes..." Well, this pretty girl would have to make do—I wouldnt lose out. But if those humanoid figures from Liu Liu turn out crooked, what will happen to my second brother?
—— Huh, phew!
Suddenly, just as Xiao Xi was happily continuing to frighten Ah Jun, the familiar voice came again. Then Xiao Xis buttocks were hit hard, and he cried out in pain.
The chubby boy turned his head again. Sister Lan er remained motionless, her face calm as ever... Then he glanced at Liu Liu, while the little fox was playing with his sixth tail. "Whos hitting me?" Of course, Ah Jun looked utterly embarrassed, unsure which side to support.
Then, everyone began to laugh again, so much that even the pudding in the distance heard it and came over to join the fun —— However, Ah Jun did not dare to laugh too much. He controlled his emotions and looked at Liu Liu with a kind look.
Of course, Lan ers eyes were still watching Ah Jun. The more she looked at him, the more uncomfortable she felt. The more she smiled, the more bitter it was —— So she looked at Biding. The two of them exchanged glances and looked at Ah Jun helplessly, with hidden worries in their hearts.
But, for Ah Jun, it feels very warm, whats there to worry about friends!
Moreover, after meeting his friends from other beasts, he felt that his physical and mental state had improved. How could there be any talk of sucking human spirit ——? For someone like him, what harm could there be? It was good enough to ensure that he did not absorb others spirit.
Another point is that although there are many legends in history books about foxes becoming evil spirits and harming people and countries, they may not be true, after all, they are only artificially compiled and subject to great subjective judgment.
And just like humans, there are good and bad foxes – we shouldnt judge them by a single standard.—— Moreover, the phrase "harming others and destroying nations" seems more fitting when applied to human wars. Why not reflect on ourselves? Is it really right to think that only I am supreme and my own views are always correct...