Chapter 4: Yu Xiaoyu

Chapter 4: Yu XiaoyuStretching lazily, Zhang Xuan walked out of the room.

After finishing Su Shang's innards last night, instead of resting, he meticulously studied the relationship between the new world and Source Energy.

Source Energy is the foundation of constructing the new world. It's like the ink in a 3D printer, able to combine everything, evolve the world, change endlessly, and wield infinite power.

No wonder even a realm lord like Nie Yun was crushed by a single palm from this world. Little Chick was also reborn after being severely beaten, without even knowing who attacked... Once one truly masters and refines this source of all things, it indeed holds earth-shattering power over a small world like the Master Teacher Continent.

Therefore, the bet with Steward Feng and following Mo Yanxue to White Rock Academy were minor matters. The real purpose was to find a chance to obtain cultivation techniques, lift his suppression, and link the Library of Heaven's Path he created with the Heaven's Path of this Source World, thus accelerating his cultivation.

Of course, another goal was to gain the status of a Source World resident. Otherwise, always being a vagrant would make everything inconvenient.

Arriving at the stable, he snapped his fingers. The stiffened Su Shang on the ground suddenly jumped up, its tail wagging vigorously, stirring up the fallen leaves on the ground.

His face twitched, and Zhang Xuan couldn't help but frown.

It's smelly! The autumn heat is indeed terrifying.

Looking around, he couldn't help but point to one side and softly instructed, "Go roll over there!"

Normal stables aren't very big, but Mo Yanxue had specially built a grassy area for Su Shang to have a better living environment. The area, filled with flowers, was four to five meters square, emitting a faint fragrance.

Hearing the command, the horse trotted over, rolled on the ground, and the smell was significantly masked by the scent of grass, dirt, and flowers.

Though still a bit off, it wasn't as unpleasant anymore.

Breathing a sigh of relief, Zhang Xuan carefully groomed the horse's coat, making it look vibrant and alive. Just as he finished, he heard hurried footsteps outside the yard. Mo Yanxue, Steward Feng, and Wu Xiang walked in.

Not only the three of them, but also a round-faced girl in a white floral dress with a small string of copper bells tied at her waist, which jingled as she walked.

"Xue'er, you promised. I get to ride this thoroughbred today, and you take my carriage. No backing out..."

Before getting close, the girl shouted.

Mo Yanxue nodded. "Yes, but... Su Shang is proud and aloof, a bit wary of strangers. If it throws you off, I won't be responsible."

"Cut it out!"

The petite girl stepped forward, the bells on her body ringing crisply. "Do you think I, Yu Xiaoyu, am easily scared? I've also opened a Source Pool and can cultivate as a Source Warrior. Why would I be afraid of a horse?"

"Alright then."

Seeing her friend's attitude, Mo Yanxue didn't bother to persuade further and looked at Zhang Xuan. "Go bring Su Shang over!"

Zhang Xuan untied the reins and led the horse to the two girls.

One had to admit, both Mo Yanxue and Yu Xiaoyu were beauties, each with their own charm—one cool as a chrysanthemum, the other lively as a sparrow, giving different impressions.

"Hehe! I knew you were the best to me, Xue'er..."

Seeing the majestic Su Shang, much more impressive than her carriage, Yu Xiaoyu laughed and couldn't resist reaching out to touch the horse's head.

"Careful..."

Mo Yanxue was startled and hurriedly shouted.

This horse was good in every way, except for its fierce temper. When her father first gave it to her, she tried to pet it and was almost knocked out by a kick.

Though others might not know her friend's identity, she knew well. Yu Xiaoyu was the daughter of White Rock City's Lord Yu Longqing, whose status was higher than hers. If she got kicked, it wouldn't just be Su Shang but the entire Mo family that would be implicated.

Just as she was about to pull her friend back, she saw the usually fierce Su Shang not only not angry but blinking its big eyes and gently nuzzling her, as if its previous fierce temper had never existed.

"???"

Mo Yanxue was stunned.

Did I see that right? How could this be?

"Careful of what?"

While petting Su Shang's head, Yu Xiaoyu asked curiously.

"This..."

Mo Yanxue was about to explain but stopped when she saw Yu Xiaoyu's next move, her mouth twitching.

This cute-faced girl not only petted Su Shang's head but also tugged at its ears and even flicked its forehead a few times...

She expected the high-spirited horse to go berserk from such "insults," but instead, it behaved like a domesticated dog, not getting angry but obediently wagging its tail, almost licking her...

"..."

Mo Yanxue was completely dumbfounded.

Has it changed so much in just one day?

"I think Su Shang is easy to get along with, Xue'er. Did you just not want me to ride it?"

After thoroughly petting Su Shang, Yu Xiaoyu pouted.

Before coming, her friend had described this horse as a beast, making her ready to keep her distance. Who would have thought it was so docile and cute?

Blushing, Mo Yanxue wanted to explain but didn't know how.

Could it be her own fault, and the horse liked cute things?

"Something's off..."

Mo Yanxue turned to look at Zhang Xuan, who was in charge of the horse.

She knew this horse well, as many servants were too scared to feed it, giving this newcomer a chance. But... in just a few days, it had changed so much?

Seeing her friend not answering, Yu Xiaoyu didn't dwell on it. She approached the horse, looking a bit troubled with her finger on her chin.

She was only a little over 1.6 meters tall, not very high for a girl. Su Shang, being a thoroughbred, had a back height of 1.7 meters, making it difficult to mount.

Seeing this, Steward Feng looked at Zhang Xuan and sneered, "Zhang Xuan, as a groom, how can you lack awareness? Get down and serve as a mounting block for Miss Yu!"

"A mounting block?" Zhang Xuan was stunned.

"Exactly!"

Steward Feng's eyes gleamed with mockery. "It's your honor to let Miss Yu step on you to mount the horse. The opportunity is given, don't be ungrateful!"

Didn't you show off yesterday?

Get down and let someone step on you, then see how you'll face others, claiming you won the bet against me.

Zhang Xuan shook his head. "I don't need this opportunity..."

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Steward Feng turned apologetically, "Young lady, it's my fault for not teaching him properly. However you wish to punish him, just say the word, and I'll do it immediately to show him the rules for servants!"

Mo Yanxue didn't answer him but looked at Zhang Xuan with an expressionless face. "I want to know the reason!"

"Reporting to the young lady, actually, to mount Su Shang, one doesn't need a human block."

With a slight smile, Zhang Xuan looked at the horse before him. "Lie down!"

Thinking it was a joke, Steward Feng sneered, "Even the young lady hasn't enjoyed such treatment. Who do you think you are, commanding it..."

Before he finished, the dark red horse nodded several times, then slowly lowered its tall body, lying on the ground obediently, like a cat.

"What's this?"

Mo Yanxue, Steward Feng, and the others were all stunned, filled with disbelief.