Chapter 59

The Mongol Yuan cavalry was renowned for its formidable iron-clad horsemen, and their archery skills were unparalleled in history. The composite bows used by the Mongol Yuan cavalry were also quite complex to make, and the quality of the bows and arrows was the best in the world.

When the Mongol Yuan cavalry invaded Europe, they relied heavily on their bows and arrows. The range of the Mongol Yuan bows was greater than that of the European armies, and being light cavalry, they could easily outmaneuver the heavily armored European cavalry or infantry. From a distance, they could rain arrows down on their enemies, wearing them down one by one. The European armies, often annihilated by the arrows, never had the chance to charge.

Lu Yizi once told Yan Jifeng that the key to making bows and arrows was to use the finest materials and the right methods. Without the best materials, even the most skilled bowmaker could not produce the best bows.

The Youyue Demon Wolves had a physique far superior to their counterparts in the Mongol Yuan era, even surpassing tigers and lions. Their skin was tough, making it excellent for making high-quality glue, even better than the deer glue and fish glue used in the Mongol Yuan era. The wolf sinew was also as strong as, if not stronger and more elastic than, ox sinew.

Ning Yue wanted to make bows and arrows, and all he needed was to find suitable wood for the bow body, a substitute for ox horn, and bowstrings, as well as high-quality waterproof wood varnish.

The other three materials were available in Huo Family Village, and finding good wood for the bow body was not difficult. Ning Yue, while practicing outside, would push against trees that caught his eye, using the rebound to judge if the tree was suitable for making a bow.

After more than a month in Huo Family Village, Ning Yue spent his days practicing, guiding Bai Luoluo, and researching bowmaking. He found over ten satisfactory pieces of wood, and despite his poor craftsmanship, he managed to make six bows.

These six bows were immediately borrowed by the hunters of Huo Family Village, and everyone who used them praised them, saying they were lighter, more elastic, and had a greater range and power than their own.

Ning Yue did not keep the bowmaking technique to himself but shared it with the village. With this skill, Huo Family Village could produce high-quality bows, which would benefit them in both trade and hunting, a true blessing for future generations.

Ning Yue had intended to repay Huo Family Village, and teaching them the bowmaking technique helped resolve this matter.

After making these six bows, Ning Yue, with Bai Luoluo's practice of the Python Pagoda reaching near perfection, focused more on guiding her, leaving no time for bowmaking. He took Bai Luoluo to the nearby forest every morning to practice, returning to the village in the evening.

His status in the village had changed, and although Huo Yingfeng had intended to challenge him, he was dissuaded by his father, Huo Funiu, who gave him a few slaps. Ning Yue had long forgotten about this minor issue. If a formidable opponent were to challenge him, he would be filled with fighting spirit, but he had no interest in children's games.

One day, while Bai Luoluo was practicing in the dense forest outside the village, she suddenly felt a shock as the elemental energy of heaven and earth seeped into her tendons.

Her tendons, already nearly fully trained, resonated with the elemental energy, producing a series of cracking sounds.

Bai Luoluo was overjoyed and changed her technique, practicing the Clumsy Fire Form, the Yin Form, and the Soft Form repeatedly. Her skin and muscles became flexible and responsive, and she could perform many movements that were previously impossible.

Bai Luoluo suddenly did a backflip, punched out, and her arm twisted in incredible ways. She reached out and her arms extended by half a foot, snapping a nearby tree with a crack. She performed a set of boxing techniques, feeling the strength in her tendons, and was filled with excitement.

The third level of the Great Pagoda Technique, the Python Pagoda, was finally completed.

Upon completing the third level of the Great Pagoda Technique, Bai Luoluo's strength spread throughout her body, activating many of her life souls. Suddenly, she gained insight, and the ten life souls merged into a mirror of light. In the mirror, a demon wolf roared, and in an instant, she condensed two virtual forms, the Myriad Treasure Mirror and the Youyue Demon Wolf.

Not only was Bai Luoluo excited, but Ning Yue was also quite pleased. He thought to himself, "After more than a month, I finally guided Bai Luoluo to complete the Python Pagoda, and unexpectedly, she also condensed the virtual form of the Myriad Treasure Mirror, which is truly a cause for celebration."

As for the Youyue Demon Wolf virtual form, Ning Yue did not care much. To him, such a low-level virtual form was insignificant.

Bai Luoluo practiced the techniques and said excitedly to Ning Yue, "Little Brother! I have completed the Python Pagoda and condensed the virtual form of the Myriad Treasure Mirror. Next, I will practice the Great Peng Pagoda! In the future, when we encounter enemies, I can help you, and you won't always have to protect me."

Ning Yue smiled and said, "The Python Pagoda trains your tendons and muscles. When you use great force, if your bones are not strong enough, they cannot withstand the power of your muscles, and you might break your own bones. If you cannot cleanse your bone marrow, your blood and qi will not be vigorous enough, and you will easily exhaust yourself in battle, leading to an early death. The Great Peng Pagoda channels strength into the bones, cleansing the bone marrow and making your bones as hard as metal. Once you complete this technique, your external hard skills will reach their peak. Even if your opponents are slightly more skilled, as long as they do not have advanced internal skills like the Mountain-Crossing Ox or the Bone-Penetrating Yin Qi, they will find it difficult to injure you. With the foundation of the Great Peng Pagoda, I won't worry when you fight, but your current skills are not yet sufficient."

Ning Yue explained that while external martial arts were strong in combat, external experts often suffered from various ailments in their later years and their skills declined quickly, unlike internal experts who could live longer. External martial arts needed to reach the level of cleansing the bone marrow to change this, but few external experts could achieve this.

Monks who practiced the Great Pagoda Technique only reached the level of a first-class martial artist after completing the Great Peng Pagoda.

The Great Pagoda Technique became increasingly difficult to master with each level. Fortunately, the Nine Heavens were rich in elemental energy, and Bai Luoluo had good potential, receiving guidance from the exceptionally talented Ning Yue, which allowed her to progress ten times faster than ordinary people.

However, Bai Luoluo understood that completing the Great Peng Pagoda would take several months to half a year, and she was slightly disappointed that Ning Yue still did not allow her to fight.

Ning Yue also knew that he could not stay in Huo Family Village indefinitely. Now that Bai Luoluo had completed the Python Pagoda and condensed the virtual form of the Myriad Treasure Mirror, he had no reason to stay. It was time for him to leave.

He smiled and said, "We have stayed in Huo Family Village for quite some time. It's time to leave. Have you had enough, little sister?"

Bai Luoluo had long wanted to leave, but now that the time had come, she felt a bit reluctant. However, being from a prestigious family, she appreciated the simplicity and tranquility of Huo Family Village but did not feel too attached. Instead, she felt more excited.

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