Imperial Cultivation-Chapter 400 - 397: Hitching a Ride
Chapter 400 -397: Hitching a Ride
“Mr. Zhu, I’m afraid the Heavenly Dragon Divine Horses cannot be borrowed,” Chu Zhiyuan showed a helpless expression, “Outsiders cannot approach them, let alone ride them.”
“Miaozhen can give it a try,” Zhu Caifu replied.
Chu Zhiyuan looked at her helplessly.
Zhu Caifu snorted, “You don’t believe Miaozhen can tame them?”
Chu Zhiyuan said, “Even a Great Grandmaster cannot manage it, otherwise, no one would be unable to tame the Heavenly Dragon Divine Horses.”
Zhu Caifu confidently said, “Miaozhen can tame them… will you lend them or not?”
“…Alright,” Chu Zhiyuan was also curious whether Cheng Miaozhen could tame the two Heavenly Dragon Divine Horses.
They were rebellious, not even Xiao Ruoling could ride them.
Only by holding Xiao Ruoling could they be allowed to ride, otherwise, absolutely not.
Cheng Miaozhen’s cultivation seemed inferior to Xiao Ruoling’s, yet she could tame them?
…
The forest outside the South City Gate.
In a clearing deep in the forest, Cheng Miaozhen stood in simple white gauze next to Zhu Caifu.
Both women were dressed in simple white gauze, pure and flawless.
Zhu Caifu said, “Miaozhen, you really can tame them, right? I’ve already boasted about it.”
Cheng Miaozhen nodded slightly, “Don’t worry, aunt, I’ve tried it in Da Zhen before.”
“That’s good,” Zhu Caifu relaxed, smiling, “You’ve hidden it well. It would’ve been better to tame both back then, no need to borrow from him.”
Cheng Miaozhen gently shook her head.
She didn’t want to be in the limelight; once she did it, there would be no peaceful days ahead.
However, now being forced, she had to hurry back to Da Zhen; otherwise, she wouldn’t want to show this skill.
Suddenly, two beams of golden light appeared nearby, then the sound of hooves was heard.
The two Heavenly Dragon Divine Horses were already standing six meters away from them.
Chu Zhiyuan floated down from the horseback, clasping his fists.
The two Heavenly Dragon Divine Horses pawed at the ground lightly, instantly creating two pits.
They curiously looked at the two women before them and then turned their gaze to Chu Zhiyuan.
They were eager to run out and play, eat, and drink at will.
Chu Zhiyuan signaled them to stay calm.
The two horses became even more in tune with him, their minds connected.
“You finally made it,” Zhu Caifu said, “I thought you changed your mind and weren’t coming.”
“Mr. Zhu overthinks,” Chu Zhiyuan smiled, “I always keep my word and never break promises.”
“Miaozhen,” Zhu Caifu turned to look at Cheng Miaozhen while observing the two Heavenly Dragon Divine Horses, extremely envious of their majesty.
Who wouldn’t want to own such fine horses?
Cheng Miaozhen said, “Princely Heir, after I tame them, I’ll only borrow them this once and won’t take what’s dear to you.”
“Your Highness with such a skill doesn’t need to take what’s dear to me,” Chu Zhiyuan smiled, “There are still some Heavenly Dragon Divine Horses in Da Zhen.”
Cheng Miaozhen gently nodded.
Since hiding her talent was of no use, there was no need to persist in concealing what should be shown.
After returning this time, she would showcase her cultivation.
Otherwise, anyone could come and bully her.
Concealing is not the same as not using; it’s not using when it shouldn’t be but using when it’s time.
“Thank you, Princely Heir,” Cheng Miaozhen said softly.
Chu Zhiyuan smiled, “Your Highness, please begin.”
Cheng Miaozhen’s mental method was marvelous, yet at this moment, her feelings stirred.
After all, she wasn’t heartless, and her emotional weakness was precisely Consort Shu.
Cheng Miaozhen moved closer to the two Heavenly Dragon Divine Horses.
Their spiritually infused eyes curiously examined her, nostrils flaring.
Chu Zhiyuan knew they were assessing the person’s identity, whether the scent was unfamiliar.
“Be careful not to get bitten by them, Your Highness,” Chu Zhiyuan said, “They do enjoy biting.”
Cheng Miaozhen nodded slightly, approaching the mother Heavenly Dragon Divine Horse and extending a jade hand.
Chu Zhiyuan shook his head inwardly.
These two Heavenly Dragon Divine Horses had the same fiery temperament, not easy to befriend.
To Chu Zhiyuan’s great surprise, as Cheng Miaozhen’s hand approached, the Heavenly Dragon Divine Horse did not resist nor attempt to bite her.
Cheng Miaozhen’s jade hand gently touched the neck of the mother Heavenly Dragon Divine Horse, slowly stroking it.
Chu Zhiyuan’s eyes widened even more.
The Heavenly Dragon Divine Horses would not allow anyone to touch them, except himself and Xiao Ruoling.
That’s because Xiao Ruoling was constantly in his embrace, perceived as one of their own by the horses.
Yet even then, they couldn’t ride them.
Now as Cheng Miaozhen stroked it, it didn’t react, which was truly remarkable.
He then noticed that Cheng Miaozhen’s jade palm still exuded two streams of energy, each vanishing.
He couldn’t help being curious.
Was it the wonder of Cheng Miaozhen’s mental method that made the Heavenly Dragon Divine Horses approachable, or was it her calm and gentle demeanor?
Or was it the inherent fragrance on her body that calmed the Heavenly Dragon Divine Horses?
For a moment, he couldn’t figure it out but grew increasingly curious whether she would succeed.
Cheng Miaozhen did not rush to mount but continued stroking the neck of the mother horse, then slowly expanded the stroking range, spreading from the neck to the back.
Chu Zhiyuan exclaimed, “Impressive.”
Zhu Caifu bragged, “Miaozhen has many impressive attributes.”
Chu Zhiyuan remarked, “This is the first time a Heavenly Dragon Divine Horse accepted another person.”
Xiao Ruoling was calm and gentle too, but the two Heavenly Dragon Divine Horses now merely let her come close, yet still not allowed to ride.
Let’s see if Cheng Miaozhen can accomplish this step.
As Cheng Miaozhen continued stroking, she flipped up as though to mount, but the previously calm Heavenly Dragon Divine Horse suddenly widened its eyes and twisted its body.
Cheng Miaozhen was mid-air, and the Heavenly Dragon Divine Horse beneath her was already gone.
She floated to the ground, helplessly looking at the Heavenly Dragon Divine Horse two meters away.
She stood in place, her delicate brows slightly furrowed.
Zhu Caifu said in surprise, “Why did it change its mind?”
Her face initially had a smile, thinking Cheng Miaozhen had succeeded.
Chu Zhiyuan shook his head.
It seemed only a tiny bit short, but the gap was more than just a small step.
Cheng Miaozhen approached the mother horse again, but it was alert now, no longer allowing her near, moving to ten meters away with a motion of its hooves.
Chu Zhiyuan pursed his lips and blew a whistle.
The two Heavenly Dragon Divine Horses skirted her, returning to Chu Zhiyuan’s side.
Cheng Miaozhen gently furrowed her brows, not understanding as she looked at them.
Chu Zhiyuan thought for a moment, then removed a jade pendant from his waist and tossed it to Cheng Miaozhen.
The horses weren’t as resistant to Cheng Miaozhen; if not already tamed by him, they likely would accept Cheng Miaozhen.
His jade pendant could play its role.
Cheng Miaozhen caught it, looking at him puzzled.
Chu Zhiyuan said, “Your Highness, try again with this.”
Cheng Miaozhen took the jade pendant and approached slowly, careful not to scare the two horses away.
This time, the two horses watched her curiously, not avoiding her.
Cheng Miaozhen thoughtfully glanced at the jade pendant.
The jade pendant appeared clean and noble, indicating it was excellent jade at first glance.
But that was all, nothing extraordinary.
Yet the two horses treated her as one of their own, clearly recognizing the pendant’s aura.
Chu Zhiyuan said, “Try again, Your Highness.”
Cheng Miaozhen took the jade pendant, approached the two horses, and gently stroked the mother horse.
This time, the mother horse neighed softly and snorted, eyes showing helplessness.
Chu Zhiyuan smiled, “Go ahead and mount.”
Cheng Miaozhen mounted the horse, the mother’s hooves shifted slightly, but ultimately made no further moves.
Chu Zhiyuan said, “Your Highness, when you are done with them, just let them go, and they can return on their own.”
“… Alright,” Cheng Miaozhen nodded slightly, looking at Zhu Caifu, “Aunt, I’m off first.”
“Go, go, be careful on the road,” Zhu Caifu hurriedly said.
Cheng Miaozhen nudged the horse’s belly, and the two Heavenly Dragon Divine Horses transformed into two streaks of golden light, disappearing in a flash.
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