How could someone be unhappy living in a matriarchal society?

Chapter 34 Fighting the Thugs Again

He was also thinking that he could use this opportunity to learn archery to get closer to Chu Ci.

However… reality is always cruel. “Raise your hands, stand up straight, don’t move,” Chu Ci’s somewhat cold and hard voice rang in her ears, as if devoid of any emotion.

“No, you can’t do it like that. The arrowhead must be aimed at the bullseye.” Chu Ci frowned as she looked at Shi An and demonstrated for him, “You have to do it like this.”

Shi An held his arm out at eye level for a while, then it started to ache, and he couldn't help but lower his arm a little.

"Don't move." Chu Ci walked to his side, grasped his wrist, and put his arm back in place. "Hold on a little longer."

Shi An pouted, feeling a little wronged.

This was completely different from what he had imagined!

Logically speaking, shouldn't Chu Ci personally step forward to provide close guidance at this point? And then the two of them would spend a sweet and romantic time together.

But why did it become so difficult for him?

Shi An now felt that her arms were getting more and more sore, as if they no longer belonged to her.

"My lady, I really can't lift it anymore." Shi An said, her voice trembling with tears, her eyes brimming with emotion, feeling utterly aggrieved.

Seeing this, Chu Ci stopped insisting: "Then let's put it aside for now."

Upon hearing this, Shi An immediately relaxed his hands as if a great weight had been lifted from his shoulders, and at the same time, the hidden arrow in his hand fell to the ground.

Chu Ci bent down to pick up the hidden arrow, sighed softly, and said, "Archery is the most difficult of all martial arts to learn. If you want to give up now, that's fine too."

Shi An quickly shook his head, indicating that he was unwilling to give up.

He was holding a grudge and didn't want Chu Ci to look down on him.

He said firmly, "I will not give up!"

Shi An's voice was strong and clear, without the slightest hint of falsehood.

Chu Ci looked at him quietly, and after a while, she raised her hand and gently ruffled Shi An's hair.

"Archery is more lethal than other weapons because once the bow is drawn, there is no turning back. Other weapons may allow for a change of heart or a reduction of force midway, but bows and arrows cannot. Once the arrow is shot, there is no chance to regret it."

Furthermore, archery requires not only arm strength, but also a good mindset and a strong core; archery is still very difficult.

"I understand, I will definitely study hard," Shi An said with a firm look in his eyes.

At first, he learned archery simply to get closer to Chu Ci, but now, after listening to Chu Ci's detailed explanation, he has gradually developed a strong interest in archery.

After all, it's always good to have more skills; who knows, they might even become a means of self-defense in the future!

Therefore, Shi An made up his mind to practice archery properly.

At her husband's insistence, Chu Ci would take him to practice every morning.

Although men in this world are relatively weak and often cannot draw their bows, the hidden blade cleverly solves this problem.

The hidden arrow is launched by a mechanism, requiring little physical effort; accurate aiming is all that's needed.

After just three days of training, Shi An was already able to hit the target. Although he was still some distance from the bullseye, such progress was already quite remarkable.

That day, after teaching archery, Chu Ci decided to take Shi An with him to Lotus Town to sell rabbit meat.

They had just set up their stall when several burly, large-bodied women walked over, clearly there to cause trouble.

These women had similar tattoos on their arms or necks, which looked somewhat frightening.

He appears to be a member of some gang.

Chu Ci frowned, thinking of the Black Snake Gang.

Shi An looked at the several tall and strong women, his body trembling slightly, and his face showing fear.

He gripped Chu Ci's clothes tightly and slowly hid behind her, like a frightened little bird cautiously peeking out to observe the situation before him.

The woman standing at the very front was tall and imposing, with clearly defined muscles.

Her hair was tied up high, giving her an aura of power and authority.

When she saw Shi An, a complex look flashed in her eyes, but it quickly disappeared.

She grinned, revealing a set of pearly white teeth: "So this is what it looks like. No wonder those two idiots were beaten so badly but still couldn't forget about men."

Chu Ci sensed Shi An's nervousness, gently patted his hand, and comforted him, "Don't be afraid, it's alright."

She pulled Shi An behind her, her gaze coldly fixed on the women in front of her, and asked in an icy tone, "What do you want?"

"What do you think?" one of the women sneered, kicking the rabbit cage on the ground and looking at Chu Ci defiantly. "They hit our people, shouldn't they pay the price?"

Chu Ci took a deep breath, trying hard to suppress the urge to kill.

She knew these people were there to cause trouble, and if she didn't teach them a lesson, it would probably never end.

Chu Ci flashed forward and rushed towards the women.

Her movements were as swift as lightning; with a single punch, she struck a woman in the chin, sending her flying several meters.

Then, she turned around and kicked another woman to the ground.

Finally, she used her shoulder to knock the third woman away. The whole movement was smooth and fluid. In less than a minute, all three women were lying on the ground groaning in pain.

Wang Qiang, whose ribs were broken, clutched his chest and cried out in pain, "You...you dare to hit me!!"

Her face was pale, and her forehead was covered in cold sweat; she was clearly in excruciating pain.

The other two women also looked terrified. They had never seen such skill before, and a sense of fear rose in their hearts.

Chu Ci looked at them coldly, without the slightest pity in his eyes.

She stepped on Wang Qiang's hand and twisted it, saying, "If you don't leave, I'll break your arm."

Wang Qiang subconsciously looked up at Chu Ci. Their eyes met, and she suddenly felt an unprecedented fear, as if she were being stared at by a large animal.

Her body trembled uncontrollably, and an indescribable fear welled up inside her.

At this time, after a period of cultivation and recuperation, Chu Ci's internal energy had recovered to about 40%, and his strength had greatly increased.

Recalling her previous life, she knelt outside the Valley of Heartbreak for forty-nine days in order to seek revenge, and finally obtained the Valley Master's inheritance.

After fifteen years of arduous training, he mastered unparalleled internal skills and became one of the top masters in the martial arts world.

If it weren't for the attack and poisoning by the members of the Demonic Cult, she wouldn't have needed to jump off the cliff to commit suicide.

Thinking of this, she suddenly pushed off with her foot, and Wang Qiang screamed in agony, hurriedly kneeling down and begging for mercy: "Grandma! Grandma! I'll never dare to do it again, please spare me!!"

Chu Ci slowly lifted his foot, while Wang Qiang, enduring the excruciating pain, quickly got up and led his men away from the scene in a disheveled state.