Pampered by the Toughest Man After Divorce
Chapter 784 Deers Turn Back_1

Chapter 784: Chapter 784 Deers Turn Back_1

"Impressive, who knew that was possible."

"Was it just by chance? Is that how she will hunt eventually?"

"Hmm, this lady is eager to win, she’s playing dirty tricks."

No one had faith in Nan Feng.

As such, almost everyone bet on the Emperor’s victory, not a single person bet on Nan Feng’s win.

Of course, Xiaoqing would love to bet on Nan Feng’s win, but unfortunately does not qualify.

That concluded the pre-competition event. Guards then distributed horses, bows, and arrows to the contestants. The arrows are marked so that they could identify the hunter by the arrows left in the prey post competition.

However, Nan Feng rejected the provided bows, asking: "May I use my personally crafted bow? I am not accustomed to the ones here."

Overhearing her, the Emperor answered on her behalf: "Far as you shoot with our arrows."

"The arrows are not a problem," replied Nan Feng.

At that moment, Xiaoqing brought out the hunting tool that Nan Feng had customized.

These tools were specially made by Nan Feng in the few days leading to the event. She was thoroughly familiar with their crafting process.

Upon the instruction given, the contestants set out.

Everyone rode into the mountains on horseback, except for Nan Feng, who ran.

The crowd erupted in laughter.

Nan Feng didn’t mind. Given the rough terrain, horse rides won’t be convenient in the mountains. She could run faster.

Taking attendants or guards into the mountain was disallowed. However, due to concerns for the Emperor’s safety, Imperial Guards were concealed in unseen parts, keeping watch secretly.

Gao De was one amongst them.

During task allocation, he specifically requested to be stationed elsewhere, ostensibly waiting for Nan Feng.

Meanwhile, all contestants had entered into the forest one by one, where the prey had been released beforehand.

Being the Royal Hunting Ground, it’s safer with released animals rather than wild ones.

Hunting these animals is much easier than hunting wild beasts deep in the mountains.

Upon entry, Nan Feng sprinted forward, darting around at times on trees, trailing prey at others, always ready to launch an arrow at the sight of her target. The forest was well-landscaped without much undergrowth, making it easy to hit targets.

She derived more and more joy from hunting as she went.

Without realizing, she entered Gao De’s observation range.

Seeing Nan Feng, Gao De promptly lifted his poison-tipped arrow.

He aimed at Nan Feng, but she ran too fast among the trees, he couldn’t shoot just yet.

Soon, Nan Feng left his watch zone.

Gao De couldn’t help cursing his luck.

He had followed Nan Feng and Xiaoqing yesterday for quite some time without finding an opportunity to strike. Now when the opportunity presented itself, she managed to give him the slip.

Nan Feng entered the observation zone of another Imperial Guard, and Gao De couldn’t proceed there without breaking military regulations. So, he had to wait for another opportunity.

But unexpectedly, the opportunity arrived sooner than imagined.

Nan Feng returned.

She was chasing a deer.

The deer ran into his observation range and Nan Feng followed it back.

Gao De again raised his bow and arrow.

Nan Feng was just about to shoot at the deer with her hunting tool.

But just then, the deer turned its head and looked at Nan Feng. It instantly reminded her of the opera she used to watch with her brother, named "Deer Turning Back", and she paused for a moment.