Eternal Life: My Talent Increases by 1 Point Every Day

Chapter 277: Chapter 188: An Attack on the Return

Just as he stepped out of the manor’s main gate, Fang Yue saw a young master dressed in fine brocade robes about to walk up and take his Black Qilin Horse.

’He’s taken a fancy to my horse and is planning to steal it right here on the street.’

He wondered which family this young master belonged to, to dare and rob a guest’s belongings right at the entrance of Udon Town’s most powerful faction.

’Does this person not have a brain?!’

’He must not be afraid of making enemies.’

Either he was a genuine fool, or the brute had powerful backing.

"Didn’t Eldest Young Master Li just have his legs broken by his father last month and get put in confinement? How is he already out?"

"Heh heh, the broken legs must have been a sham. Now that General Xue is gone, Eldest Young Master Li naturally doesn’t have to ’recuperate’ at home anymore."

At that moment, Fang Yue clearly overheard the hushed discussion of a few onlookers nearby.

It turned out that this Eldest Young Master Li, who wanted his Black Qilin Horse, was the son of the Garrison Training Instructor stationed at the edge of town. Relying on the fact that his father now had a few soldiers under his command, he acted with insufferable arrogance.

Just a few days ago, he had offended a General from the Prefecture City. The rumor was that his father had broken his legs for it, but after only a month, he was out causing trouble again.

Clearly, the story about his broken legs was likely false.

"That’s right. But I wonder who owns this horse. Now that Eldest Young Master Li has his eyes on it, I’m afraid it’s as good as gone."

"Not necessarily. Look how magnificent that horse is; its owner must be someone extraordinary. Who knows, maybe Eldest Young Master Li is in for another round of bad luck!"

The onlookers continued their discussion.

At that moment,

"Whoa there! This horse has some spirit. I like it! You two, hold it down for me. I’m getting on."

Eldest Young Master Li tried to pull the Black Qilin Horse, but he found that he wasn’t strong enough to even budge it. Instead, the horse sent him flying with a single kick, and he face-planted right in the dirt.

He landed face-first right next to a few piles of horse manure, almost getting a mouthful.

Fortunately, the Black Qilin Horse hadn’t used much force, so the young master, who knew some Martial Arts, was uninjured.

Assaulted by the stench of manure, he scrambled back to his feet as if nothing had happened.

"PFFT!"

Seeing this, Fang Yue couldn’t hold it in any longer and burst out laughing on the spot.

Ptooey, ptooey, ptooey!

As Eldest Young Master Li spat, he glared over at Fang Yue. Fang Yue was the first to laugh, and his laugh had been loud, so he naturally became the target of the vengeful young master.

"Oh, my apologies. I couldn’t help myself," Fang Yue said, feigning regret.

Eldest Young Master Li’s face darkened. "You were laughing the loudest just now. Are you looking down on my Horse Taming Technique? Hmph, if you’ve got the guts, you try it. If you can ride this horse, I’ll eat a pound of horse manure!"

With that, he shot a provocative look at Fang Yue.

At the same time, his two lackeys moved to block Fang Yue’s escape routes from both sides, looking certain they had him cornered and were ready to teach him a lesson.

Seeing this, Fang Yue just smiled faintly.

Unconcerned, he walked over to the Black Qilin Horse. He reached out, stroked its mane, and then, under Eldest Young Master Li’s disbelieving gaze, swung himself onto its back and rode it in a circle.

By now, it wasn’t just Eldest Young Master Li; even the onlookers had realized that this horse belonged to Fang Yue.

"Damn you! Damn you! You tricked me! This is your horse! What are you two just standing there for? Get him!" Seeing this, Eldest Young Master Li flew into a rage. How could he not understand by now that the horse was Fang Yue’s?

「Meanwhile, inside the neighboring courtyard.」

"Shopkeeper, I’m afraid what we’re doing isn’t proper. That man who bought the medicine... his horse is no simple steed."

A middle-aged man who looked like a steward walked into the inner courtyard and spoke to the owner of the Medicine Hall, who was seated in the master’s chair.

Hearing this, the Medicine Hall owner gave a faint smile and said, "It’s fine. Aren’t we just trying to gauge this person’s background? A Black Qilin Horse isn’t something an ordinary person can own. Besides, this is Eldest Young Master Li’s own affair. What does it have to do with us? We’ll just continue selling medicine as usual."

After speaking, the Medicine Hall owner instructed the steward, "Go. Go and fetch that Hundred Herbs Pill I’ve treasured for many years."

"Yes, sir." The steward accepted the order and immediately went to make the arrangements.

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"Well, I’ve ridden it! But it seems you, my friend, have no intention of honoring your promise." Fang Yue shook his head as he watched the two guards charge toward him.

’I haven’t even thrown my weight around or resorted to force, but this Eldest Young Master of the Li Family seems to be a completely unreasonable person.’

’This won’t do.’

"You scoundrel! The one day I have to go out on business is the day you decide to stir up trouble! And you two, what kind of job are you doing watching the Young Master? Is this how you watch him, letting him run wild? Go back and receive thirty strikes of the rod yourselves!"

Just then, a pleasant female voice reached Fang Yue’s ears.

Fang Yue looked up.

He saw a woman with a graceful figure approaching at a gentle pace.

Her eyes were as lively as autumn waters, a cinnabar mole adorned the space between her brows, and she had ruby lips and pearly teeth. Her skin was as white as snow. She wore a simple-colored silk dress with a pink ribbon tied at her waist.

The woman’s attire was simple and elegant, yet it did not lack a regal and dignified air, giving off a sense of dignified grace and gentle refinement.

"Greetings, Eldest Miss."

Upon seeing her, Eldest Young Master Li’s two guards immediately knelt and bowed.

This woman was, of course, the eldest daughter of the Li Mansion’s direct lineage, the only daughter of Udon Town’s Garrison Training Instructor, Li Yuhuan.

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