Seeing that every arrow Ye Qiu shot directly pierced through an animal, Cao Ling was stunned beyond belief.

Ye Qiu had just released both hands, easily drew the bow, and shot.

It was as simple and effortless as if he were on flat ground!

Pheasants, wild ducks, mountain goats, and so on.

However, Ye Qiu’s target was that wild deer.

This seemed to also be the main target for everyone.

If they could hunt that deer, it would definitely be a good omen.

Ye Qiu ran ahead, and with him was the young leader of the Crown Prince’s Faction, it was evident that the other also knew archery, though his skill paled in comparison to Ye Qiu’s.

As the two rode horses in pursuit, there were many Capital City youths watching, wanting to see the leader of the Crown Prince’s Faction shoot the deer.

After all, while they watched, they dared not participate because they knew it was the leader who truly wanted to kill the deer.

But Ye Qiu wasn’t concerned about them.

From ten meters away, Ye Qiu had already seen the antlered deer looking around warily.

"Crown Prince, the wild deer is over there."

One Capital City youth next to the young man said.

Many had already seen it, and the leader noticed it too.

He nocked the arrow, galloped forward, shooting toward the deer, but it had already dashed into the woods with Ye Qiu chasing behind.

Actually, just ten meters away, he had a chance to hit the deer directly.

But there were too many people, risking harm to others.

Continuing to follow it inside, under the trees, Ye Qiu saw the deer frantically fleeing, indeed, now it could be said that the deer was as startled as a deer in headlights.

For some reason, Cao Ling felt a bit sympathetic toward the deer watching this scene.

The wild deer in the forests outside were protected animals, but those raised in captivity, especially many in the Northeast, could be slaughtered.

Thus, for humans, venison was no different from any other livestock.

"Ye Qiu, that deer is so pitiful."

Cao Ling said.

"Survival of the fittest, it’s normal, besides, humans have loved hunting deer since ancient times, it’s a good omen."

Cao Ling didn’t argue after hearing what Ye Qiu said.

However, while running alongside Ye Qiu and hunting those animals, she didn’t mind as she was from a military family.

If it were really on the battlefield, it wouldn’t be as simple.

At that moment, as Ye Qiu was about to pursue, two young Capital City youths from the Crown Prince’s side came over, looked at Ye Qiu, and said, "That deer, the Crown Prince fancies it, know your place and stop here."

Ye Qiu didn’t expect them to dare threaten him.

"What if I’ve taken a liking to it too?"

"When playing bowling, the Crown Prince spared you, you’d better wise up," the other added.

Ye Qiu laughed coldly, completely unfazed by their threats.

As Ye Qiu ran forward, an arrow flew toward his back, not even Cao Ling saw it.

And of course, Ya Qiu hadn’t imagined someone would dare shoot a hidden arrow.

Ye Qiu figured it was those two just now representing the Crown Prince, failing to threaten him, they resorted to hidden arrows.

The arrow flew toward him; Ye Qiu’s bow was quickly opened, and with a backhand shot, the arrow flew back.

"Ah!"

A cry from behind, a young man’s arm was shot by the arrow.

The man was so pained he couldn’t sit properly, falling off the horse and almost being stepped on.

"I’m warning you now, anyone who dares shoot a hidden arrow from behind, it won’t be so simple next time."

Ye Qiu shouted loudly, others heard it clearly.

The Crown Prince’s leader pursuing the deer ahead didn’t expect Ye Qiu to catch up so quickly.

Surprisingly, in a flash, Ye Qiu was not far from him.

Facing Ye Qiu’s perfect shot and unwavering aim, the young man didn’t have much confidence in winning.

Originally thought a word from his followers would stop Ye Qiu, but unexpectedly, he didn’t even pay attention to him.

At this moment, two arrows suddenly flew from unknown directions toward him and the horse; as they arrived, Ye Qiu blocked them, and they thudded into nearby trees, Ye Qiu shot backhand again, the arrows flying outward.

Soon, cries sounded, two young men’s thighs and arms were hit, falling off their horses.

Ye Qiu coldly glanced over at everyone, including the so-called Crown Prince leader.

He despised those who attacked from the shadows.

Especially when the opposition lacked skill, using deceit to try and win, Ye Qiu considered such methods despicable.

Ye Qiu and the Crown Prince’s leader simultaneously saw the deer running ten meters away.

Without trees or weeds blocking it, on the grassland, the deer became a clear target.

"I’ll shoot!"

The young man shot five arrows in succession, but all missed.

At that time, Ye Qiu was already drawing the bow, the arrow flying toward the frantically escaping deer.

The deer running there suddenly fell.

Needless to say, Ye Qiu’s arrow had hit the deer.

Indeed, he could be described as hitting his mark with no wasted shot, even evoking the feeling of ancient tales of archery.

If it were ancient times, it wouldn’t be remarkable, nor would it warrant championship titles of Olympic archers, but now it’s different; they hadn’t undergone professional archery training, yet amidst animal movement, Ye Qiu exhibited great prowess.

Ye Qiu had shot the deer, which fell, the young man clenched his fist in anger and gave Ye Qiu a fierce glance.

He didn’t pursue further.

As the young man, the Crown Prince’s leader, was about to return, with many watching, Ye Qiu drew the bow and shot directly toward the horse’s hindquarters.

The Iron Arrow pierced the horse’s hindquarters, the horse, in agony, bolted uncontrollably, surprising the Capital City youths.

The horse dashed ahead, even tossing the young man riding it away.

He fell harshly, and with arms still grasping the reins, dragged far by the horse, he eventually let go; on the ground, he couldn’t get back up.