Wolf Archer Lesser Yaoguais
Description
The 
Black Wind King hosted a banquet in the temple to celebrate his birthday, and all the yaoguais attended. During the feast, the King hung a lucky ornament on a tree branch, declaring that anyone who could shoot it would receive a rare fortifying golden pill as the reward. The yaoguais were eager to try, but the fierce wind hampered all their attempts.
Among the guests was an old wolf known for his remarkable archery skills. He was cautious, unassuming, and kept to himself in a corner, nursing his drink. A few eager yaoguais asked him to try, and though he declined, they persisted with their teasing until he reluctantly agreed.
Slowly, the wizened old wolf stood up and moved to the position. Some youngsters laughed at him, deeming him incapable. Unperturbed, he calmly strung his bow, let loose an arrow, and struck the target dead center, causing a commotion among the crowd.
The old wolf received the reward, and admiration followed suit as others toasted him. Among them was a youngster, who commented on the bolus intoxicated. “How generous our King is,” he remarked, “Far better than that 
Lingxuzi, who was good at making pills but never shared them with his underlings. What a tightwad!” The youngster’s words cast a shadow across the old wolf’s face, and he silently took his leave. “He had roamed the mountain with Lingxuzi long before our King’s reign. Yet, you judged his deceased former master in front of him. Loyal as he is, you are in trouble now!” warned an elder guai. However, the young guai shrugged off his warning.
The next day, the old wolf returned the golden pill to the King, citing its value too high to possess by an archer. Hearing the news, the other yaoguais urged the young one to apologize and seek forgiveness, but he remained defiant. Within a few days, while venturing outside, the youngster was killed by several arrows, each piercing his heart. Many said that even the golden pill couldn’t save the youngster from his fate.
Poetry
A master archer, none can compare,
Timid when danger fills the air.
Never brave when faced with fear,
Escape his choice, he stays clear.
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