Clouds and Moon Shadow

Chapter 150 Hugs and Birthday Gifts

She was actually a little apprehensive, so she took out her small composite crossbow.

In order to protect herself in a crisis, Gu Qingyue had removed the infrared and aiming devices from it, and now it looked like just a very sophisticated crossbow.

Although she had just fabricated the origin of the crossbow, anyone with a brain would be able to tell that the material was different from what she expected.

The material used to make this crossbow is a composite material made of carbon fiber and glass fiber, which is lightweight and strong. He certainly wouldn't recognize it. Let him doubt it if he wants; just push it to his master and deny it to the death.

As she spoke, she demonstrated how to use the crossbow to him. The way crossbows were used was different from the way they were used in this world, and she had to explain it clearly.

"These arrows are very precious. It would be best if they could be recycled after use. If they can't be recycled, then forget it. If you don't have enough, you can use arrows that you make yourself, but they should be shorter. Look, like this one."

Gu Qingyue began to explain in detail the characteristics of arrows and the points that needed attention.

In her past life, she had also asked friends to make her own arrows to match this bow, and she even marked them with her own unique mark, so she still knew the manufacturing standards.

These arrows still have crescent moon icons on them.

As Gu Qingyue began to explain in detail, Mu Yun Chu's initial shock turned into ecstasy.

He had never seen such an exquisite crossbow before. It was very light and small, making it easy to carry, but the bowstring was very strong. The design was also ingenious. If this kind of crossbow could be mass-produced for the army, it would be worth ten times the strength of one!

"Qingyue-------", Mu Yun Chu had just called her name when Gu Qingyue interrupted her immediately, "Don't ask anything else yet, try it out first."

As she spoke, Gu Qingyue wrapped it up in cloth again.

"Where are we going?" Mu Yun Chu asked in surprise.

"The training ground," Gu Qingyue said, pulling his arm and hurrying towards the backyard.

She was worried and had to teach him how to use it properly. What if he didn't make the most of it and suffered a loss? Wouldn't she regret it then?

So, there was no room for discussion; she had to practice first. Knowing he was in a hurry to leave, she was also very anxious.

"Sharpening the axe won't delay the work of chopping wood," Gu Qingyue said, tightening her grip on Mu Yun Chu's hand.

Seeing the two enter the room and then come out again, Mu Nan, Mu Xi, and the others waiting in the courtyard were completely dumbfounded. Had their master changed his mind and wasn't going? Or had he gone fishing again?

Looking at the woman walking hurriedly ahead of her, Mu Yun Chu felt both helpless and amused.

I felt a little satisfied and touched. Was this someone who cared about me?

Upon arriving at the training ground, although the space was small, it was fully equipped with various weapons and facilities. Gu Qingyue took out a crossbow, slightly raised her left arm, placed the crossbow on her arm, and fired an arrow, which landed steadily on the bullseye. Her movements were swift and graceful.

The arrows of the composite crossbow are short and sharp, making it perfect for surprise attacks and long-range attacks. Gu Qingyue gripped the bow with care; it was incredibly easy to use!

As Mu Yun Chu watched Gu Qing Yue's practiced and fluid movements, her beautiful eyes narrowed slightly, and then a gentle and doting smile appeared on her face.

That's how his girl should be!

Confident, decisive, sharp, and invincible!

"Here, you give it a try," Gu Qingyue handed the crossbow to Mu Yunchu.

Mu Yun Chu touched the nimble crossbow and sighed repeatedly.

"Like me, come on, put it on your left arm, look at the target, and raise it at a 30-degree angle at this distance..." Gu Qingyue explained the key points carefully.

"What horn?" Mu Yun Chu asked, not understanding.

Gu Qingyue lightly patted her forehead. Okay, she blurted it out.

“Come on, like this, look at the bullseye, yes, keep your left arm steady, this angle, a little closer,” Gu Qingyue continued.

Mu Yun Chu, feeling the sweet fragrance of the young girl so close to his nose, unusually lost his aim.

Whoosh—it veered off course.

"It's okay, let's try again," Gu Qingyue encouraged.

Mu Yun Chu steadied herself and fired the second and third arrows, hitting the bullseye!

Well, actually Mu Yun Chu wouldn't need such detailed instruction to learn, but she just couldn't help worrying.

After practicing archery, Gu Qingyue gave a general explanation of how to open and close the bow, and how to assemble and disassemble it.

These are basically unnecessary unless you need to disassemble it to see its structure and working principle.

"Alright, you know how to use it now, right? Also, this is the only one I have, so bring it back safely," Gu Qingyue said, relieved to see that he was using it so quickly.

“Alright, I will definitely return it intact,” Mu Yun Chu said, her eyes deep.

"Alright, let's set off. I'll be returning to the main camp tomorrow. If possible, could you mention to General Gu that I could join your troops?" Gu Qingyue said casually, trying to shoo him away.

"Hmm," Mu Yun Chu finished loading the crossbow, looked down at the woman in front of her, and suddenly felt a pang of reluctance.

He didn't know when they would meet again. He clenched his fist and said, "Take care, and happy birthday!"

As he spoke, he took a small box out of his pocket and stuffed it into Gu Qingyue's hand.

This is what he hid in his bosom when Gu Qingyue went to get the crossbow. He originally planned to give it to her and then leave, but it's not too late now.

Seeing Gu Qingyue holding the box with a surprised expression, he decisively turned around and left.

"Thank you, goodbye."

Gu Qingyue was caught off guard and grabbed the box in her hand, somewhat bewildered.

But then she smiled, certain that she would see him soon.

Just as she began to think about how to get on their team, everything suddenly went dark.

Gu Qingyue was then pulled into a somewhat firm embrace. One large hand wrapped around her waist, while the other pressed her head against his cold armor.

"Take care of yourself," Mu Yun Chu said reluctantly, turning back to hug her.

Gu Qingyue was instantly overwhelmed with excitement and stunned.

I felt an unprecedented heat emanating from the large hand on my waist.

"Be careful, wait for me to come back." Mu Yun Chu's voice was very soft, as if it drifted from a very far place.

Hearing his reluctant, murmuring words, Gu Qingyue clenched her fist and hugged his waist tightly.

She was never one to be coy, but at that moment, she couldn't help but think this way, and so she naturally did it.

"Heh-------" A man's cheerful laughter came from above.

Gu Qingyue immediately snapped out of her daze. She wanted to find a hole to bury herself in. Had this man mocked her?

Pushing him away, Gu Qingyue said coldly, "Goodbye!"

"hehe-------"

Only after the joyful laughter faded away did Gu Qingyue shake her dazed head, pat her burning cheeks, and fully wake up.

She lowered her head and opened the box in her hand. Inside the antique sandalwood box was a warm and lustrous purple jade bracelet. Its color and texture were excellent. Gu Qingyue bit her lip and touched the Kunlun purple jade pendant on her chest. Was it a birthday gift?

She rubbed it for a while before putting it back into her spatial storage, since it wasn't appropriate for her to wear it now given her current status.

Silently watching the direction Mu Yun Chu left in, she felt a pang of sadness and a sense of emptiness in her heart.

Ah... what does he mean? Gu Qingyue felt as if she were in a dream.

After Mu Yun Chu returned to the Lizhou camp with her men, Gu Qing Yue packed up the medicinal herbs and other items and returned to the Gu residence.

Gu Qingyue instructed Hao Yueqian to disguise Jin Weizhou, and then talked with Jin Weizhou, giving him a chance to return to Songzhou Prefecture to manage the Wenxianglou restaurant, which was preparing to open.

This is Gu Qingyue's trust in him, and also a test.

Hopefully, with a new face and a new identity, he can go back and truly start anew.

After dealing with Jin Weizhou's matter, Gu Qingyue went to the mountains in the afternoon to check on the progress of the estate.

It's basically finished. Once some furniture and daily necessities are added, it will be ready for use.

Before returning, Gu Qingyue took a stroll on the main street, hired a carriage, loaded it with the medicinal herbs she had secretly taken out of her spatial storage, and returned to the Gu residence.

After handing all the medicinal herbs to Doctor Zhang and the now 'unrecognizable' Bupleurum root, Gu Qingyue shook her head and returned to her own courtyard.

The reason why Chai Hu is said to be completely different is that he is no longer a handsome scholar, nor is he the shy boy who was always tidying his hair and clothes when Gu Qingyue first met him.

Alas, it’s hard to put it into words.

It can only be said that one becomes corrupted by one's surroundings.