Chapter 121: How Presumptuous, Bai Feiyu!

Liu Xuan had no intention of giving Bai Feiyu any opportunity to shine; he had already claimed this chance as his own.

"Rustle!"

The sound of a demonic beast’s footsteps approached from ahead. Seeing this, Liu Xuan grew excited. He drew an arrow, pulled back his bowstring, and began to scan for the creature’s position. Soon, a wild donkey appeared in their line of sight. Liu Xuan was thrilled. While a wild donkey might not possess formidable cultivation, it was incredibly swift and notoriously difficult to catch. It was said that while dragon meat was the delicacy of the heavens, donkey meat was the treasure of the earth—a true gourmet delight. These wild, native donkeys were particularly prized for their superior nutritional value and exquisite texture.

The problem was that they were elusive. If he could successfully land a shot, the Fourth Princess—a known little foodie—would surely be impressed. Capturing her heart would be a breeze. Liu Xuan’s mind raced with these fantasies as the wild donkey moved smoothly into his sights.

When the Fourth Princess saw it was a wild donkey, her eyes lit up. However, upon realizing it was Liu Xuan taking the shot, her excitement dampened; she knew all too well that his dismal track record made a successful hit nearly impossible. She felt a pang of regret for having agreed to let him try. If it had been Bai Feiyu, the prey would never have stood a chance.

"Whoosh!"

Liu Xuan fired an arrow at the donkey, putting his full strength into the shot. He took this seriously, not wanting to leave anything to chance. The arrow flew wide and struck a tree. Startled, the donkey brayed frantically and bolted. The Fourth Princess felt a surge of irritation, while Liu Xuan stood there, dumbfounded. He couldn't believe he had missed. Weren't the beasts in this area supposed to be simple-minded? Why couldn't he hit it?

"Bai Feiyu, hurry! I really want to eat donkey meat!"

Seeing the prey about to escape, the Fourth Princess grew anxious. She had completely lost faith in Liu Xuan and now pinned all her hopes on Bai Feiyu.

"Very well," Bai Feiyu sighed inwardly. He knew that if he failed to satisfy the little princess, she might be so disappointed that she would revoke his double reward. He couldn't allow that to happen. Without hesitation, he fired an arrow at the fleeing donkey.

"Bray!"

The donkey let out a pained cry and collapsed, unable to rise again. The Fourth Princess widened her eyes in shock. Bai Feiyu’s archery was incredible—to land a shot under such circumstances! Even she had given up hope after Liu Xuan had spooked the animal. She cheered with joy, while Liu Xuan was left utterly stupefied. It defied logic. By all accounts, it should have been too late for a follow-up shot. How on earth did this guy manage to hit it?

Liu Xuan felt wretched, as if the very heavens were conspiring against him and favoring Bai Feiyu.

"Heh, Fourth Princess, it was just a lucky shot," Bai Feiyu said with practiced humility.

The Fourth Princess and her party rushed over, captured the donkey, and placed it into a storage bag. She looked at Bai Feiyu with undisguised adoration. "Bai Feiyu, your archery is amazing! I want to be your apprentice!"

The request left both Bai Feiyu and Liu Xuan stunned. Bai Feiyu felt a headache coming on; his perfect accuracy was a gift from the system, not a skill he could actually teach. As for Liu Xuan, a storm of resentment brewed within him. Why did Bai Feiyu keep stealing the spotlight? What was this guy’s background? Despair turned into malice; he decided he would find a way to take his revenge.

"Heh, Fourth Princess, if I told you it was just luck... would you believe me?" Bai Feiyu replied awkwardly. "As for teaching you, it’s not really feasible. You know my situation, and besides, I have to return to my sect after the Grand Competition concludes."

Hearing Bai Feiyu reject the Princess, Liu Xuan felt he had finally caught him in a mistake. He snapped, "Insolent! Bai Feiyu, it is your honor that the Fourth Princess has asked you to teach her. How dare you refuse? Do you know how to write the word 'death'?"

Liu Xuan immediately regretted his outburst; his hatred had clouded his judgment. He had forgotten that Bai Feiyu’s refusal was a good thing for him.

The Fourth Princess had initially been hesitant, knowing Bai Feiyu’s circumstances. She didn't want to cause trouble with his partner by having him provide one-on-one archery lessons. But when she heard Liu Xuan’s harsh rebuke, her temper flared.

"Liu Xuan, what is the meaning of this? Do you think I am the type of person who forces others to do things? So what if it’s inconvenient for him to teach me? Does it have to be him? Is that how you see me?"

Her disgust for Liu Xuan deepened. Not only had he failed to catch the donkey, but now he was berating Bai Feiyu. How could he be so annoying? Liu Xuan panicked. His hopes of marriage into royalty to elevate his status were pinned on her. Seeing her anger, he realized she found him detestable, and the fact that she was defending Bai Feiyu made it all the more unbearable.