Although Alexander's tone was somewhat shy, it couldn't hide his love and curiosity for this land.
Especially when his gaze inadvertently fell upon the bow and arrow, his curiosity and admiration for them were even more undisguised.
His phrase "Not at all, not at all" perfectly captured the essence of how Chinese people speak, making him a true international friend through his actions.
Faced with such a humble and enthusiastic international friend who loves Chinese culture, Qin Zian felt it was necessary to promote China's excellent traditional culture to him.
“Alexander,” Qin Zian nodded with a smile, and continued, “You haven’t been exposed to our Dragon Kingdom’s archery skills before, have you?”
Alexander nodded slightly, a hint of longing flashing in his eyes.
"I've seen it in Chinese TV dramas before and thought it looked really cool, but when I actually tried it, I realized it was much harder than I imagined." Alexander sighed helplessly, saying with a hint of resignation and regret, "I don't think I can pass this challenge."
"That's not necessarily true. Everyone has the potential to surpass themselves; the key is whether you're willing to try and persevere. Here's what we'll do: I'll teach you some archery tips. If you can hit a bullseye out of the next seven arrows, then you'll pass this test."
The moment Qin Zian uttered those words, a murmur of uproar erupted around him.
It wasn't just Qin Zi'an's lenient attitude that was the problem; more importantly, it was their skepticism and disdain for Qin Zi'an's proposal.
Among them are many experts with profound skills in archery, who naturally know how difficult it is to maintain composure and accurately hit the bullseye in a series of shots.
Even seasoned archers who have studied archery for decades cannot guarantee that every shot they take will hit the bullseye.
But now, Qin Zian is actually going to teach a complete novice how to hit the bullseye with seven arrows.
No matter how you look at it, this is an impossible goal.
A voice rang out from the crowd, tinged with disdain and mockery.
"Ten rings??? How is that possible? Is Director Qin joking?"
"That's right! Let alone seven arrows, even if you gave him seventy arrows, he might not be able to hit the target!"
Following that initial question, more onlookers also voiced their opinions.
Without exception, they all believed that Alexander could not possibly score a perfect 10, even with Qin Zi'an's guidance.
Archery in China has a history of over a thousand years and cannot be learned overnight.
However, Qin Zian seemed not to hear these comments; his eyes were filled with determination and encouragement.
Aside from his trust in himself and Alexander, what's more important is that he had just exchanged for god-level archery skills from the system.
With this skill, his mastery of archery in the Dragon Kingdom had reached a level of consummate skill.
Teaching Alexander to hit the bullseye would be a piece of cake.
Therefore, Qin Zian smiled and looked at Alexander, his eyes shining with encouragement.
He gently patted Alexander on the shoulder, as if conveying an invisible force.
Then, under the watchful eyes of everyone, Qin Zian began to appease Alexander and impart his skills.
“Alexander, don’t pay attention to their opinions. And don’t rush to conclusions. In the tradition of the Dragon Kingdom, archery is not just a skill; it contains profound culture and philosophy. Every arrow shot is a dialogue between the soul and nature, a process of self-challenge and transcendence.”
"You see, the key to archery lies in calmness, steady breath, and accurate shooting. Calmness allows you to find peace amidst the chaos; steady breath makes every breath a source of power; and accurate shooting is the muscle memory and intuitive judgment accumulated through long-term practice."
As Qin Zian spoke, he demonstrated, picking up an arrow with a focused and profound gaze, as if the entire world had shrunk to just the straight line between him and the bullseye.
As Qin Zian slowly drew back the bowstring, an invisible tension permeated the air.
Then, with a "whoosh," the arrow shot through the sky like a bowstring taut, hitting the bullseye with perfect accuracy, drawing gasps of amazement from those around.
"This is the power of the bullseye, Alexander. It's not just a test of skill, but also a test of mentality. Now, it's your turn."
As he spoke, Qin Zian handed the bow and arrows to Alexander, his eyes filled with encouragement and expectation.
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