Chapter 191: Chapter 89: Dressed in Finery and Riding with Fury, I Am the Ximeng Grassland King

Jiang Feng’s video of removing parasites from a dog was shared by many people.

Although the video was a bit intense, it was also quite stress-relieving, and people loved to watch it.

"This bug is disgusting!"

"This streamer knows so much, he can even get this out!"

"There’s a reason he’s going viral!"

Netizens left comments under the video.

At the same time, people from the animal research institute also saw the video.

The director of the institute immediately had someone get Jiang Feng’s number and called him.

Jiang Feng received the call and learned that the human botfly is a very rare and valuable specimen.

He has veterinary skills and can treat illnesses, but he wasn’t familiar with this niche knowledge.

The institute director said to Jiang Feng:

"During the growth process, human botfly larvae produce special antibiotics that can prevent skin tissue infections and suppuration. They can also secrete clotting factors to ensure blood doesn’t coagulate."

"The research value of these antibiotics is immense."

"So, Master Jiang, if you encounter such human botflies again, could you let us know in advance? We’ll send someone to collect the live specimens for research."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Feng nodded:

"Sure, I definitely support this research, but it’s uncertain if I’ll encounter them again."

"After all, cases of human botfly parasitism are quite rare."

The institute director replied, "Just keep an eye out; it’s appreciated."

Jiang Feng hung up the call, realizing the significant research value of human botflies.

If he encounters them in the future, he’ll pay special attention.

This period remains the peak tourist season on the grassland.

Every day, cars with non-local license plates drive onto the grassland for self-guided tours.

The Nadamu Festival has performances every day.

One day, with nothing else to do, Jiang Feng drove to the Nadamu festival venue to watch the archery competition.

Not many people were watching the archery competition; mostly local herders and some curious onlookers.

After all, the archery distance wasn’t very far, and the organization wasn’t very orderly.

Competitors simply came out with their bows and arrows to shoot at targets, and then the champion was determined round by round.

Netizens, upon seeing the herders’ archery competition, asked:

[Master, why aren’t you, the marksman, participating in the archery competition?]

[Couldn’t you hit the bullseye with one arrow?]

[Why come here as a spectator instead of competing?]

Seeing everyone’s comments, Jiang Feng replied with a smile:

"There’s a rule in the festival that an individual can participate in a maximum of two competitions."

"I chose the 5-kilometer horse race and mounted archery."

"After all, the prize for mounted archery is higher, and it’s more prestigious."

Hearing him say this, everyone suddenly understood.

After watching the archery competition for a while, Jiang Feng walked towards the main venue.

He said to everyone, "I came here today to also check out the mounted archery competition venue."

"At that time, it will be indoors with a dedicated track."

"The mounted archery competitions are quite spectacular, so the scale is larger."

"There’s even a world championship in mounted archery, with participants from 28 countries, featuring a hundred top mounted archers vying fiercely for the title."

"Representatives from nomadic peoples around the world will attend."

"If there’s a chance, maybe one day I can participate in the world mounted archery competition, which would be interesting."

Jiang Feng spoke lightly.

But upon hearing this, his fans couldn’t help but feel excited.

Representing Huaxia’s nomadic people at a world mounted archery competition?

Riding a horse and draped in the national flag would be truly breathtaking!

[Master, work hard; I want to see you conquer the world!]

[Hahaha, since we can’t fight wars in this era, we’ll conquer the world with skills!]

[The streamer is awesome! Truly a legend!]

Comments kept pouring in.

Inside the main venue of the Nadamu Festival, the mounted archery competition track was already set up.

The track was outlined with small flagpoles forming a relatively narrow path where horses would run.

On the inside of the track stood several targets, one at intervals, a total of five.

By then, riders would charge down the track, hold their bows and arrows steady, and shoot as they passed each target.

The bows and arrows used in the mounted archery competition were real, and the targets were made of compressed straw that sharp arrows could easily penetrate.

The track looped around more than half an ellipse, with targets facing different directions, requiring riders to aim and shoot up close.

All this placed high demands on the riders!

Jiang Feng observed the venue conditions and got a general idea in mind.

He felt very confident in himself.

Some riders had already started training here, evidently through some connections, to practice on the track in advance.

Jiang Feng didn’t plan to practice here.

Because when approaching the targets, everything happens in a very short time, requiring the rider to quickly make judgments and shoot.

Hitting the target isn’t hard; the challenge is improving precision.

And improving precision isn’t something you can achieve at the last minute; these people practicing now are mostly boosting their confidence and morale.

And he naturally had confidence and surety.

"The organizers of the Nadamu Festival reminded me that the competition is at three o’clock tomorrow afternoon, so I will bring Red Hare over tomorrow morning."

"Today, I’ll first check out the venue."

"Later, I also need to try on my new outfit."

"During the horse racing, I wear lighter attire for weight reduction. However, horseback archery emphasizes ambiance and spectacle, so I have to don the traditional garb."

Jiang Feng addressed everyone again.

Horseback archery hinges on ambiance; one must not only win but win beautifully.

With a spirited presence, one truly embodies the true essence of manhood.

Meanwhile, at the ranch, Ma He was bathing Red Hare, grooming its fur.

Tomorrow, Red Hare will take the stage, sure to be dazzling and breathtaking.

Subsequently, Jiang Feng closed the live stream to prepare for tomorrow’s horseback archery competition.

Time flew by quickly, and in the blink of an eye, another day had passed.

After all, Jiang Feng is currently the most popular ranch owner in Xilingol, and the hottest live stream broadcaster.

His popularity is genuine, and his rapport with the public is exceptionally good.

Knowing he will compete, a variety of vehicles filled the parking space outside the main venue today.

The inside of the main venue was also packed with a jostling crowd.

Indeed, the scene was bustling with the sound of drums and fireworks, flags waving, a sea of people.

A lot of journalists had arrived.

This lively scene was nearly comparable to the opening day of the Nadamu Festival.

Flags fluttered across the main venue.

People stood in the viewing area, craning their necks in anticipation.

Seeing such a scene, the organizers of the Nadamu Festival and officials from the Xilinhot City Bureau of Culture and Tourism felt very pleased.

Xilingol has indeed produced a talent!

With his own influence, he has boosted this year’s tourism economy in the Ximeng League.

At this very moment, Jiang Feng had yet to start his live broadcast, and online viewers were growing impatient, sending private messages in his account urging him to go live.

Around two in the afternoon, one hour before the competition began, Jiang Feng started the live stream.

The drone soared high into the sky.

Viewers quickly flooded into the live stream room.

[Finally started streaming!]

[Just saw the ranch owner in a few other streamers’ shots—damn he’s handsome!]

In the live broadcast image, Jiang Feng donned a dark cyan Flying Fish Robe, wore a black Official Hat, held a bow and arrow, and had a quiver strapped to his waist, looking imposing, akin to a Junior General about to go into battle!

The Flying Fish Robe is the attire of the Ming Dynasty’s Jinyiwei; Jiang Feng opted for the luxurious late Ming variant, styled like a Python Robe, adorned with dragon patterns all over, with a clean-cut overall look!

His Flying Fish Robe wasn’t chosen in the eye-catching bright red but in a low-key, restrained dark cyan, making him appear less flamboyant and more steady and capable.

Jiang Feng sat on horseback, his expression serious.

For a moment, everyone seemed to truly see a battle-ready Military General.

A chilling aura confronted them.

[Wow! The ranch owner’s outfit is genuinely handsome!]

[I’m mesmerized!]

[In shining attire, astride a fiery steed, I am the Ximeng Grassland King!]

[This is Han attire, right? So commanding!]

[Ranch owner, go for it!]

Viewers boiled over in excitement, their comments pouring in.

Many eyes locked onto Jiang Feng as he queued for archery practice in an open area, nearly all phones pointed at him.

This is what popularity and presence look like.

Other competitors for the horseback archery event felt a boundless pressure seeing the bustling surroundings.

Most of these individuals had participated in Nadamu Festival’s horseback archery competition before, but never had there been so many spectators.

Looking around, the venue was nearly surrounded, with no view of the outside.

For the first time, they felt the grassland wasn’t so vast; they could see where the grassland lay.

Jiang Feng was also astonished.

Why are there so many people?

But he couldn’t show it, as the skating champion Wang Meng, who doesn’t swing his arms, had said:

"You have to act the part!"

Hence, Jiang Feng maintained a calm expression.

Horseback archery demands a chilling atmosphere.

Wearing traditional attire, riding on horseback, holding a bow and arrow, the more solemn the expression, the better the viewing experience, and the more awe-inspiring the people will feel.

If someone wearing a Flying Fish Robe or a Mongolian robe on horseback appears smiling playfully, it brings a sense of discord, as if the person were a playboy or a disgrace in the army.

The horseback archery competition is both a contest and a show.

The competitors couldn’t help but be tense.

This competition was more intense than ever before; everyone exerted their utmost and aimed to showcase their abilities to the fullest.

In the surrounding spectator areas, tourists chatted amongst themselves, their faces filled with excitement.

"So many people!"

"Everyone must be here to watch Master Jiang!"

"Riding a horse, he looks incredible!"

"Those Mongolians are also so commanding; no wonder Genghis Khan could conquer the Central Plains!"

Thus, as the time approached, the contestants’ matches officially began.