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The so-called "Chasing Stars and Catching the Moon" is essentially setting up a target in the center, where the archer first shoots an arrow, followed closely by another arrow. The second arrow will surpass the first in mid-flight and pierce the bullseye. That is what "Chasing Stars and Catching the Moon" means!
The "Chasing Stars and Catching the Moon" performed by this Acrobatic Troupe is even more innovative, as the archer's face is covered with a thick black cloth.
For some reason, Guan Tianshe in the hall felt a bit disappointed. She suddenly turned to Qing Die beside her and said, “This isn’t impressive at all; it’s nowhere near as exciting as when Sister Qing Die performs.”
Mings, who was nearby, interjected, “Third Miss, will Sister Qing Die perform acrobatics too?”
Guan Tianshe glanced at Mings and replied, “Of course! And it’s the most, most, most spectacular!”
“Oh, now I’m curious,” Mings said with a smile.
Guan Tianshe became animated: “That was three years ago when Father specially invited a very talented Acrobatic Troupe to celebrate Second Brother’s birthday. Sister Qing Die was part of that troupe and she was the grand finale performer, with an Azure Bird perched on her shoulder. Whenever she reached out her hand, the Azure Bird would smile like a person and even mimic snoring sounds; it was so entertaining!”
Mings turned her gaze to Qing Die and continued to ask, “Oh really? Then why did Sister Qing Die leave the Acrobatic Troupe and stay at Bu Dong Mountain Manor?”
Qing Die, who had been silent until now, spoke up: “It was because Second Young Master paid to have me bought. Captain Ming, do you have any other curiosities about me?”
Qing Die's gaze shifted slightly as she looked at Mings. Mings seemed reluctant to meet her eyes and smiled, saying, “No more.”
At that moment, in the courtyard in front of the hall, "Chasing Stars and Catching the Moon" was ready to begin!
A man dressed in a red robe had his face wrapped in thick black cloth. He drew his bow back and called out softly, “Fly!”
An arrow had already been released with a swift sound. Immediately, the man quickly shot a second arrow, calling out softly, "Chase!"
The few people in the hall saw the second arrow fly past the first like a shooting star streaking through the night, then it pierced straight through the target.
Shao Wen was the first to clap and cheer, exclaiming, "Good Archery Technique!"
In the courtyard, the Red-Robed Man had already drawn three arrows on his bow—"Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh!"
Three sharp sounds of wind broke through the air as three arrows flew toward the target.
Shao Wen was so excited that he stood up from his seat, saying, "He’s going to shoot one arrow to catch up with three!"
At that moment, the Red-Robed Man suddenly shot out another arrow, its speed far exceeding that of the previous three. This time, however, the arrow did not head for the target in the courtyard but instead shot toward Guan Ao in the hall!
Seeing Guan Ao in danger, Guan Tianfan leaped forward to shield him with his body. But the arrow was too fast; as Guan Tianfan flew sideways, he only managed to graze its tail with his right hand and could not stop it.
With a "thud," the sharp arrowhead had already pierced into Guan Ao's chest.
Guan Ao looked at the quivering arrow embedded in his chest, flipped over the table in front of him, his face filled with disbelief and surprise. Then he suddenly burst into laughter.
His gaze swept across everyone present—Mings, Shao Wen, Xiao Ning, Guan Tianfan, Guan Tianming, and Qing Die.
Leaning his entire body against Mings, Guan Ao whispered softly in her ear, "I told you... some mistakes made... last a lifetime... this is my retribution, my retribution."
The voice of Guan Ao gradually weakened until it completely disappeared. Mings leaned over to check Guan Ao's breath and subtly shook his head at the others.
Guan Tianfan shouted angrily, "I will kill you! I will avenge my father!"
He lunged at the Red Robe Man in the courtyard.
The Red Robe Man, having shot his last arrow, stood motionless in place, but suddenly fell to the ground with a thud.
Guan Tianfan rushed over and yanked off the Red Robe Man's black eye mask. The Acrobatics Troupe Leader glanced over and couldn't help but shout, "No, he’s not one of us. We don’t know him at all!"
Guan Tianfan stepped forward and grabbed the troupe leader by the collar, saying fiercely, "You must have colluded to kill my father and then come to steal the secrets of Bu Dong Mountain Manor!"
The Acrobatics Troupe Leader was terrified, shaking his head vigorously and unable to speak.
Guan Tianfan's fury intensified as he declared, "I will kill all of you to avenge my father!"
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