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"Ah! I see!"
Shang Xiuxun's beautiful eyes flashed with complexity as she sighed lightly, "I never expected that a problem that has troubled cavalry for thousands of years could be solved with such a simple thing. If I hadn't seen it with my own eyes, no one would believe me!"
Lu Miaozu gently patted her shoulder and said softly, "Xiu Xuan, don't get stuck in your thoughts. It's not that people are foolish; it's just that many haven't considered this perspective."
"As the Emperor said, it's not just humans who need shoes. Warhorses travel hundreds of miles daily, and without proper protection for their hooves, they will naturally wear down. As the saying goes, 'No iron means no hooves; no hooves means no horses.' Don't overthink it; you should be happy."
Shang Xiuxun placed the horseshoe back in the box and looked at him with eyes like a calm autumn lake. "It seems you've already tried out the horseshoe's effectiveness, old man?"
Lu Miaozu didn't find it surprising at all; he understood his daughter's temperament very well. He nodded and replied, "Yes, installing horseshoes is quite a skill. However, from my perspective, it only requires training a few people. It won't be too difficult; I'll teach them myself when the time comes."
Shang Xiuxun looked at her father in astonishment. She knew he was knowledgeable and talented, but she didn't expect that in this day and age, being a blacksmith could be considered a lowly profession. Who would have thought he could forge iron?
Suddenly, her eyes brightened as she casually asked, "Besides this, do you have anything else to show me? I don't want to have to ask you for everything."
"Silly girl, anything I have or can do will be given to you." Lu Miaozu extended his long, slender hand to pat his daughter's head but suddenly paused, his expression dimming slightly.
"Did the Celestial Master send you this horseshoe?" Shang Xiuxun asked casually, though her body trembled slightly as she fought back tears.
Lu Miaozu knew exactly what was on his daughter's mind. A bitter smile appeared on his lips before he quickly concealed it and said softly, "No, I asked the Celestial Master for it. Xiu Xuan manages Norda Ranch; how could I not feel pained... However, this iron does mark its first appearance in this world!"
Indeed!!!
As an ordinary woman with neither stunning beauty nor a gentle disposition like flowing water, perhaps it was best not to harbor any illusions.
Oh well!
Perhaps in the future, finding a pleasing man to spend her life with would be enough.
Yet, after having experienced the presence of such a powerful and noble man, could she truly find happiness again?
Shang Xiuxun sighed inwardly, deciding not to dwell on these thoughts any longer.
She raised her head to look at the middle-aged man whose features had returned to a more youthful state. Although there was still some lingering discomfort, considering his genuine remorse and their time together, she had gradually begun to open her heart and accept this father figure.
“Xiu Xuan, my child, don’t overthink things!” Lu Miaozu said, his eyes filled with concern as he gently patted his daughter's shoulder. “You should get ready; the bonfire party is about to start.”
“Mm, Xiu Xuan knows!” Shang Xiuxun nodded in response. “Father, you should prepare as well; I want to freshen up!”
Seeing the joy in her father's eyes, she felt a sudden lightness in her heart and recalled her mother’s last words: ‘He has it hard too; do not blame him or hate him.’
In that moment, tears blurred her vision.
…
Ye Kai curiously watched groups of young men and women gathered around a massive bonfire, singing and dancing. It was indeed an entertaining experience, especially with the graceful young women donning their most splendid attire, frequently passing by his seat.
While he admired the scene, he couldn’t help but chuckle and shake his head.
The men danced with a rough yet bold style, their voices deep and resonant.
The girls were all delicate and charming, yet their voices were as crisp and melodious as that of a lark, providing Ye Kai not only a feast for the eyes but also for the ears.
Perhaps it was the local environment or perhaps this world belonged to the Martial Arts Dimension, but these soft and delicate girls, despite their seemingly fragile appearances, were known by Ye Kai to possess a fierce side. If anyone dared to bully them, they were truly capable of wielding a knife.
However, there was one thing that piqued his curiosity.
That was the fact that in this world, regardless of age or whether they wore makeup, women's skin was remarkably good.
Some women had skin so tender that it seemed like you could pinch it and squeeze out water.
For instance, sitting next to Ye Kai was Shang Xiuxun, who was gazing at him with her big, watery eyes.
Beside him, apart from Cecilia and Wei Zhenzhen, there were only Lu Miaozu and Shang Xiuxun. As for the others, they couldn't get close and didn't dare to approach.
Yet now, he felt quite uneasy.
What was wrong with this woman? Why did her expression shift from gloomy to shy in an instant?
Several times she seemed to lose herself while staring at him.
Had Shang Xiuxun developed feelings for him?
Was that even possible?
It seemed like they hadn't exchanged many words at all.
This is a bit ridiculous. He was still hesitating whether to open the Crystal Palace, and now this...
It can't be possible, right?
Thus, Ye Kai had no choice but to put on a brave face and pretend he knew nothing, although even then, he still received plenty of disdainful glances from Cecilia.
Wei Zhenzhen occasionally smoothed out the wrinkles in his clothes with her delicate, fair hands or handed him some fruits and vegetables, but her clear, stream-like eyes were constantly filled with laughter.
Feeling somewhat embarrassed, Ye Kai could only feign anger and glare at the two of them before clearing his throat to prepare to order something. However, he suddenly furrowed his brows.
He had been enjoying the singing and dancing beauties and was so fond of the atmosphere that he hadn't even looked around at the scenery of the Pasture. At this moment, he noticed a group of white horses galloping swiftly toward them.
At the forefront was a Female Knight dressed in traditional Hu Fu. As her mount moved up and down, she exuded a spirited aura typical of a woman of valor, while her rosy cheeks added an extra touch of cuteness to her demeanor.
Her skin was smooth like satin, fair with a hint of red; even after a long journey, she retained her charm.
She dismounted first, followed by her fellow knights. From a distance, they could see thousands of people gathered together singing and dancing, while hundreds patrolled the perimeter on alert.
In an instant, various expressions appeared on their faces.
Suddenly, a dark-faced man beside her leaned in and asked, "Sister, should I go ask?"
The Female Knight hesitated for a moment before replying, "Let's not. I have a close friendship with Sister Xun and have been here many times before. Most people in the Pasture are familiar with me; let's just go take a look. By the way, tell everyone to put away their weapons and keep quiet!"
Her knights quickly sheathed their weapons and quietly made their way over.
Suddenly, she spotted a girl rushing towards her and immediately called out, "Juan, Juan, where's Sister Xun?"
Juan ran for a while, slightly out of breath, but upon seeing who had arrived, her face lit up with a bright smile as she exclaimed, "Princess Xiuning, I've missed you so much! Of course, our sister has been thinking about you too; she wonders why you never come to see her!"
"Eh!"
Li Xiuning was taken aback. Could it be that Juan knew she was coming?
Or had someone tipped her off?
No, that couldn't be!
Then how did she know that she was coming and rushed over like this?
Suddenly, Juan noticed that there was a stranger beside Princess Xiuning. Looking around, she saw dozens of armored warriors following them. She wanted to ask who the person was but then remembered something and quickly said, "Princess Xiuning, hurry up! A real immortal has come to our pasture! I saw the immortal fly with my own eyes!"
Li Xiuning's beautiful eyes sparkled with excitement as she asked, "Is it the one with the Flying Veil?"
Seeing that she was aware of it too, Juan guessed that there must be many disciples from noble families who already knew about the immortal's deeds. She smiled and replied, "Yes! The immortal has many amazing treasures and all sorts of delicious food we've never seen before. Our sister received many rewards; even my lord father has become an Aries Bronze Saint now!"
"What?" Li Xiuning exclaimed in shock.
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