Chapter 89: Chapter 68: Disciple Song Yun
Translator: 549690339
“Of course, there are plenty of prey.”
As the two chatted, they had already arrived at the archery range. They saw a spacious, open area with a corridor occupying the edge. Beyond the corridor, several targets were set up on the open ground for shooting.
When they reached the corridor, Lu Yuan found that a small room had even been built here. At this moment, the room was wide open with many bows and accessories displayed inside, and someone was inside choosing among them.
“Song Yun!”
Sun Siwen looked at the figure in the room and called out before turning to Lu Yuan, “Song Yun comes from a poor family, so he hunts in the mountains to earn extra money during the academy breaks.
No one knows the distribution of prey in the surrounding mountains better than he does.”
Upon hearing this, Lu Yuan couldn’t help but nod, “He supports himself, which is admirable.” At the same time, he thought to himself that the young man was indeed a fellow hunter.
Because of this, he was even more excited for the upcoming hunt.
As for dangers?
As a third-tier archer, Lu Yuan was no longer impressed by mere Fierce Tigers and bears.
Whether it was hunting at long-range with bows and arrows or engaging in close combat, with his iron palms, he could easily kill those beasts. That was the arrogance of the Archer God after his strength breakthrough.
“Teacher.”
Gu Songyun was preparing hunting tools in the small room when he heard someone calling from outside. Realizing it was his teacher, he hurriedly ran over to greet him.
“Song Yun,” Sun Siwen nodded and asked, “You’re going hunting in the mountains again?
Gu Songyun was somewhat nervous, “Yes. But don’t worry, Teacher. I won’t venture too deep into the mountain ridges, and I’ll avoid danger. I’ll return to the academy to continue my studies in two days.”
As a student, Gu Songyun thought that his teacher disapproved of him indulging in hunting and neglecting his studies, so he came to warn him.
Thus, he felt a bit guilty as if he was a thief caught in the act.
“Don’t be nervous, I’m not against you hunting.”
Sun Siwen waved his hand with a smile to appease his student. Having also come from a difficult background, he greatly admired students who could support themselves.
In fact, Gu Songyun wouldn’t be able to take the academy’s bows for hunting and use them privately without the permission of Sun Siwen, the xueyu (education official).
In a tacit understanding, they had already made their stance clear. It was just that Gu Songyun was young and hadn’t realized this yet.
Gu Songyun visibly relaxed after a few words of comfort, and his face was no longer tense.
Seeing this, Sun Siwen turned and said, “Brother Lu, this is the outstanding disciple I mentioned, Gu Songyun.”
Then he spoke to his disciple, “This is Lu Yuan, my close friend and confidant. He came all the way from Luling City to visit me.”
Hearing that Lu Yuan was his teacher’s good friend, Gu Songyun hurriedly bowed, “Mr. Lu.”
It was always comforting to see a polite junior.
Lu Yuan smiled and nodded, “Get up. I am your teacher’s friend, and I’m only a few years older than you. We’re all family here, so there’s no need for so much formality.”
“Yes,” Gu Songyun nodded in agreement, but judging by his expression, he clearly didn’t take Lu Yuan’s words to heart.
Of course, in this society that values respecting teachers, observing rites and practices, not everyone can let go of worldly views and be bold enough to interact with their elders as equals.
In a way, Lu Yuan is quite exceptional in today’s society.
Sun Siwen and Zhou Ze, his close friends, also have open-minded characters and don’t pay much attention to rites and statuses. ‘And that’s probably why we can come together.’
With that thought, Lu Yuan didn’t dwell on it.
He had Zhou Ze and Sun Siwen as intimate friends, and though Doctor Zhou is gone now, he still had Brother Sun in this life, which was enough.
As Lu Yuan fell silent, Sun Siwen next to him spoke up, “Song Yun, Brother Lu and I came here to ask for your help to guide us on a hunting trip in the mountains.”
“Teacher wants to go hunting?” Gu Songyun was astonished after hearing this.
Although not completely inept, it wouldn’t be an exaggeration to say he’s physically weak.
Such a frail scholar wanted to go hunting? Who wouldn’t be surprised?
For a moment, Gu Songyun hesitated, wondering if he should advise his teacher to give up the idea.
After all, he knew the dangers of the mountains better than anyone as a semi-hunter.
Taking his ill-equipped teacher to the mountain would only increase the risks.
His teacher had been very kind to him, taking him in as a disciple, teaching him despite his poverty, and even supporting his entire family.
Gu Songyun had great respect and love for Sun Siwen and didn’t want his teacher to face any dangers.
As if sensing his disciple’s concerns, Sun Siwen pointed to Lu Yuan and said with a smile, “Don’t worry, the main purpose of this hunting trip is to accompany my friend Lu Yuan here.
Though he may be young, he has a lot of experience in the mountains and is an outstanding hunter. Hunting bears and tigers is a piece of cake for him.
With him around, nothing will go wrong.”
Mr. Lu is a hunter?
Gu Songyun looked at his teacher’s friend with a slight surprise.
From his point of view, it was difficult to understand how his teacher, an official, could have a relationship with a hunter and even become friends.
But after learning of Lu Yuan’s identity, Gu Songyun believed that those who could become friends with his teacher, even if they were hunters, would not be ordinary hunters.
Because his teacher was so outstanding, those who could be friends with his teacher must also be outstanding as well.
So after figuring out Lu Yuan’s identity, Gu Songyun no longer hesitated and agreed, “In that case, students have no problem. Teacher, Mr. Lu, there are bows, arrows, and swords in this equipment room. If you go hunting in the mountains, you can’t be short on weapons. Please come in and choose some.”
“Alright,” Sun Siwen laughed and energetically entered the room to start choosing suitable weapons.
It had been a long time since he had used a bow and sword, and he couldn’t help but feel eager as he began to reminisce about his youthful days of learning.
Today’s hunting trip with his friend would be a perfect opportunity to relive those days.
Lu Yuan also walked in, scanning the room with his eyes, only to see dozens of swords and bows hanging on the walls in the limited space.
He casually picked up a Long Sword, which turned out to be rather ordinary, and not even sharp enough, befitting its title as a ceremonial weapon.
As for the bows, the strongest he could find was an Eight-strength bow, and not even a single one-stone bow could be found.
It was understandable since these weapons were for scholars and students who were not fighting to the death or engaging in close combat. Their purpose was to foster physical fitness, so there was no need for them to be excessively powerful..