Chapter 35: Test the Arrow
Because of Zhang Xiaochi's reminder, more than half of the villagers in Wagang Village did not go up the mountain, because they were busy hunting in the mountains these days, so that the things in the field were abandoned, and everyone went home to work in the field with hoes.
As for the people who did not go up the mountain from other villages, some of them went to the foot of the mountain to watch, and the rest wandered around Wagang Village, and these people came to the door of Zhang Xiaochi's house after strolling.
At this time, Zhang Xiaochi was burying his head in cutting bamboo, and next to him, an arrow feather that had been made was placed aside.
The arrow feathers themselves must be straight, and the end feathers are supplemented by the support, so that the bow and arrow will fly more steadily during the flight.
"Zhang Xiaochi, are you making bows and arrows?"
Among the people from the other villages, someone asked through the courtyard.
"Yes, there is a tiger in the mountains, and I want to be in case of emergency."
Zhang Xiaochi replied.
These people from other villages were no longer so afraid of Zhang Xiaochi, and at this time, seeing that this little skimmer in Qingwa Town was actually making arrow feathers, driven by curiosity, these people entered the courtyard and planned to take a look.
"Creek, don't take out your crossbow."
Zhang Xiaochi didn't expect that these people would not be afraid of him, and when he saw them coming in, he whispered to Lin Xiaoxi next to him.
Lin Xiaoxi nodded slightly, hid the bow and crossbow in his arms, turned around and walked into the house.
"Zhang Xiaochi, I didn't expect you to have this skill!?"
When everyone saw the straight arrow feather in Zhang Xiaochi's hand, their faces were suddenly full of surprise, you know, Zhang Xiaochi used to only steal chickens and dogs, and he didn't know anything else.
"Slowly figured it out."
Zhang Xiaochi was not arrogant, and replied in a very humble tone.
"By the way, the arrow feather is made, and what about the bow?"
"The bow has been made."
"Can you show us?"
"I'm sorry, I haven't debugged it yet, so it's not convenient for you to show it for the time being."
Zhang Xiaochi didn't think about it, and directly found a reason to refuse.
"It's okay, I can help you debug."
"No, I can do it myself."
Zhang Xiaochi refused again, people wanted to say something, but Zhang Xiaochi stopped at this time, and looked up at them, there was no malice in his eyes, but as soon as he and Zhang Xiaochi looked at each other, people suddenly felt as if they were being targeted by a beast.
Everyone shuddered in their hearts, looked at Zhang Xiaochi with palpitations, and hurriedly said goodbye and left.
"Everyone, remember not to go to the mountains, tigers are not vegetarians!"
As soon as everyone walked to the gate of the courtyard, Zhang Xiaochi's voice came from behind, everyone nodded quickly, and then left Zhang Xiaochi's house as quickly as possible.
On the village road, a group of people from other villages did not slow down until they were far away from Zhang Xiaochi's house.
"It's terrible, Zhang Xiaochi in the past, the reason why we were scared was the villain's personality, but now that he has become better, a look can make me feel scared!"
"Yes, although his eyes were calm just now, he felt very depressed when he looked at it!"
"I really don't know why Zhang Xiaochi has changed so much?!"
"According to the people of Wagang Village, Zhang Xiaochi only changed after marrying his daughter-in-law!"
"You mean, all this was caused by Zhang Xiaochi's daughter-in-law?"
"Or else?"
At this point, the crowd fell silent.
"This is also a good thing, one less scourge of the common people is better than anything else."
"As for the current Zhang Xiaochi is unfathomable, he has already changed for the better, as long as he doesn't provoke, it is estimated that nothing will happen."
As soon as this remark came out, it immediately aroused the strong approval of other people.
At this time, Zhang Xiaochi was still immersed in making arrow feathers, and naturally he didn't know that a simple look from his eyes just now had made everyone's attitude towards him change dramatically.
From morning to three o'clock in the afternoon, Zhang Xiaochi made fifty arrow feathers, because there were only ten iron arrows, and the remaining forty arrow feather arrows were all cut with knives.
As for the sharpness, Zhang Xiaochi personally experimented with it, and with the power of the bow and crossbow, the arrows sharpened with a knife can still easily enter the wood.
"Husband, can I try?"
Seeing that the power of the bow and crossbow was so great, Lin Xiaoxi was eager to try it, and couldn't help but ask in a low voice.
"Absolutely!"
After getting the bow and crossbow, Lin Xiaoxi was extremely happy, and according to Zhang Xiaochi's demonstration, he pulled the bow and crossbow apart, and then carefully wound the arrow feathers of the iron arrow.
"Follow my method, aim, don't hesitate, just pull the trigger!"
Lin Xiaoxi answered softly, only to see her seriously aim at the wooden stake five meters away, and then decisively pull the trigger.
Sou!
Burst!
Two voices were heard, and the arrows that shot out successfully hit the stake.
"Husband, I shot!"
Lin Xiaoxi jumped up and down excitedly, and while she was happy, she actually chirped directly on Zhang Xiaochi's face.
"I'm going to get the arrow feathers back."
Zhang Xiaochi was about to go back in person, but Lin Xiaoxi let go of his hands and happily ran to the stake to pull out the arrow feathers.
"This girl!"
Zhang Xiaochi smiled bitterly, shook his head slightly, and then walked towards Lin Xiaoxi, if nothing else, Lin Xiaoxi would definitely not be able to pull it out.
Sure enough, when Zhang Xiaochi walked over, Lin Xiaoxi was laboriously pulling out the arrow feathers with both hands, and his little face was red, but the arrow feathers that went deep into the stake still did not move.
"I'll do it."
The bow and crossbow were made by Zhang Xiaochi, and naturally even the power of the crossbow arrow.
"Husband, I'm so useless that I can't even pull out a bow and arrow."
Lin Xiaoxi blamed himself in frustration.
"Silly girl, don't be frustrated, just leave this kind of heavy work to me in the future."
Zhang Xiaochi smiled slightly, only to see him stretch out a hand and pull it gently, and the arrow feather was suddenly pulled out of the stake easily.
However, the arrow was left in the stake, in order to avoid waste, Zhang Xiaochi found a firewood knife to split the stake, found the arrow and reinstalled it.
"Xiaoxi, you practice your archery skills with other arrow feathers, and try to operate them quickly and skillfully."
Zhang Xiaochi commanded.
"Husband, I see."
Lin Xiaoxi nodded, bent over and was about to pull the string, when Zhang Xiaochi suddenly stopped her.
"Xiaoxi, hide the bow and crossbow, Wu Xiong's people are coming."
Hearing this, Lin Xiaoxi's pretty face changed slightly, and he quickly turned around and returned to the house with a bow and crossbow.
Zhang Xiaochi pretended not to find Wu Xiong's people, squatted on the bench, and kept chopping firewood with a firewood knife.
"Zhang Xiaochi, you're quite laid-back!"
The words fell, and a guy under Wu Xiong who was working at the meat stall appeared in the courtyard.
"Yo, isn't this a dog brother, what kind of wind blew you here?"
Zhang Xiaochi hurriedly got up and greeted the other party with a smile.
"Didn't you discuss it with our eldest brother? Why hasn't it been done yet? ”
"I want to remind you, if your negligence has caused an irreparable situation, don't blame us for not reminding you."