Chapter 158 - 157: Taming a Horse The rope has broken free

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Chapter 158: 157: Taming a Horse The rope has broken free After Little Black was let out of the stables, its front hooves kept pawing at the grass on the lawn. If it weren’t still restrained, its eager energy would have set it off in a gallop long ago. Seeing the timing was perfect, Yu Zhi jogged forward, leapt, placed her left foot into the stirrup, and swiftly swung herself onto the horse’s back. The move was not only graceful but took mere seconds, a clear sign of her exceptional skill. Once Little Black sensed the sudden weight on its saddle, its excitement instantly vanished. It lifted its front hooves hurriedly, raised its head and neck high, pinned its ears back sharply, and swayed its body and tail incessantly, clearly attempting to shake off its rider. Yu Zhi firmly grasped the reins with one hand and held onto the saddle with the other. No matter how it struggled and swayed, she calmly secured her legs tightly against the horse’s sides. As the standoff between human and horse continued, Shi Wei’s heart clenched. He couldn’t take his eyes off the girl on the horse’s back, his hands hanging at his sides involuntarily tightening into fists. "Sir, it’s still tied. You don’t need to worry too much," the stable manager instinctively reassured him upon seeing the increasingly grim look on Shi Wei’s face. Shi Wei’s gaze lingered briefly on the tether, but an inexplicable sense of foreboding crept into his heart. With a furrowed brow, his deep voice turned chilly: "Bring out Iron Hoof." The manager froze momentarily: "You’re planning to...?" Iron Hoof might not be the most prestigious breed at the stables, but it was undoubtedly the fastest horse among them. No matter a thousand-mile gale or a sunset stretching across the skies, nothing could outpace Iron Hoof. "No more chatter," Shi Wei snapped impatiently and cast the manager a frosty, piercing glance. Utterly intimidated by his look, the manager responded quickly and rushed off in a hurry. "Whinny—" Little Black let out a piercing cry. After a ten-minute duel with the girl, it finally managed to shake off the tether and bolted across the lawn. Now free, it didn’t concern itself with whether its saddle was occupied—it charged recklessly out of the area and disappeared from Shi Wei’s view in an instant. "Go that way." Yu Zhi, irked, slapped Little Black on its forehead, pointing to a nearby area lush with flowers. Little Black: "..." It raised its neck high and swayed its body twice more, attempting once again to rid itself of the girl. Yet somehow, the girl seemed glued to its saddle. No matter what it did, all efforts to dislodge her proved futile. Yu Zhi grabbed hold of its forelock and gave it a firm tug, her tone laced with an unmistakable threat: "Want to end up even uglier than Little Red?" Little Black: "!!!" The sting of pain jolted it into recalling the unsightly image of Little Red, sending an uncomfortable sensation skittering across its fur. It halted abruptly, turned its head, and cast a furious glare toward the girl on its back. "Still not moving?" Yu Zhi raised an eyebrow and tugged at its forelock once more with casual amusement. Little Black looked at the forelock in her hand—the most prized and dignified feature of its heroic appearance—its nostrils flaring in frustration as it snorted out a thread of mucus. "Whinny—" With an angry cry, it stomped forward, dashing toward the area she had pointed to. Fragrant blossoms mingled with the earthier scent of soil in the air, and under the gentle sunlight, flowers of varying hues competed for attention within the fenced garden. Little Black, always enamored with beauty, couldn’t help but have its attention completely captivated by the dazzling blooms before it. It found the perfect vantage point and stopped, leaning its head against the fence to more deeply inhale the surrounding aromas. Yu Zhi lightly stroked its glossy black mane, leaning her arms atop its head as she toppled forward, sharing the scene with her equine companion. Golden rays filtered through layers of white clouds, enveloping both horse and rider in warmth, casting vivid, picture-like shadows on the ground. By the time Shi Wei approached riding Iron Hoof, the sight he beheld was of intoxicating harmony, the kind that evoked a sense of poetry: ’Chaos of blooming flowers dazzles the gaze; sparse grass could hide but one horse’s stride.’ His pale lips curled into an understated smile, and the sunlight falling upon his face softened his sharp features, easing the tension in his chest. "Shi Wei." The girl finally noticed the man astride the chestnut-brown horse with black mane and legs. She beamed with a radiant expression, gesturing for him to come closer. Her gaze lingered briefly on Iron Hoof’s sleek, onyx-like legs, raising an elegant eyebrow: "You’re using it to chase me?" The man truly didn’t know restraint, bringing Iron Hoof—a horse nearing extinction—out solely for her pursuit. Shi Wei didn’t deny it. He patted Iron Hoof’s strong neck, motioning for the horse to move closer to Little Black. Once the two horses were side by side, he reached for the girl’s wrist, leaning forward to gently cradle the back of her head, bringing her lips to meet his. A rosy, intimate atmosphere enveloped their moment, even encompassing Little Black and Iron Hoof beneath them. The two horses exchanged brief glances before silently turning away, tails swaying as they leaned against the fence. Meanwhile, Jin Yunzhi, who had been patiently waiting for Shi Wei to choose a suitable horse for him, quickly grasped the arm of the person beside him when he spotted both Little Black and Iron Hoof galloping past. "Brother Fan, which one’s better?" The young man stomped his feet twice, his face filled with impatient anticipation. He looked as though he couldn’t wait to ride a fine steed and gallop across the sprawling grasslands. "No rush." Xu Fan soothed him with a rub to his tousled hair, signaling for someone to bring out the two horses he had already picked for close inspection. Putting an arm around the young man’s shoulders, he pointed at a snow-white horse and explained, "It’s gentle in temperament and quite elegant in appearance—just right for you." To ensure nothing went awry during the ride, Xu Fan had consulted the stable attendant directly. Using the attendant’s information, he carefully selected several docile steeds, observing them closely before making his final decision. "Alright, I’ll go ahead!" Jin Yunzhi found the white horse pleasing enough and, eager to catch up to Shi Wei and Yu Zhi, quickly sprinted over. Gripping the reins tightly, he swung himself onto the horse with dexterous ease. Without so much as a word of farewell, he rode off toward their location. "Sweetheart, wait for me!" Ruan Yuan had just managed to tame a somewhat temperamental horse. She called out after the boy’s departing figure and set off with Shi Yin in pursuit. In no time, the expansive horse field was dotted with the silhouettes of a group of dazzling men and women. Despite their diverse riding attire and varied steeds, they rode beneath the same warm sunlight, all heading toward the same destination.

Chapter 158 - 157: Taming a Horse The rope has broken free

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