Library of Heaven’s Path 2: Eternal Destiny

Chapter 52: Su Shuang Revived

"If you listen well, I can teach you!" Zhang Xuan nodded in satisfaction.

The girl was arrogant, liked to cause trouble, and cried often, which made him reluctant to take her on. The main reason he agreed was because of Dao Li.

After Su Shang's "death," its spirit was captured using the Moyun Jade Stone during his grief. To revive it, a horse was needed as a vessel, and this horse before him was the perfect candidate.

A thousand-mile horse with strong bones, a battle-tested warrior... in every way, it was perfect.

"Teacher Zhang, I brought Dao Li for you..."

Seeing him return, Liu Mingyue flashed a cold smile, then bowed with cupped fists. The groom holding the horse also hurriedly saluted.

Nodding in satisfaction, Zhang Xuan's eyes fell on Dao Li. Tall and majestic, more imposing than Su Shang, it stood out even among other thousand-mile horses.

"Teacher Zhang, since you like horses so much, would you like to ride it?"

Seeing his intense gaze, Liu Mingyue sneered inwardly but maintained a facade of goodwill, inviting him to ride. She also subtly signaled the groom nearby.

Understanding her intent, the groom took a few steps back and made a secret gesture to Dao Li.

"Of course!"

Pretending not to notice their subtle actions, Zhang Xuan smiled and approached Dao Li.

He had seen it from a distance yesterday, but now, up close, he observed its immaculate coat, strong breathing, and robust tendons, all signs of great stamina and strength.

"Hiss~~"

As he approached, Dao Li raised its head and neighed, sensing an enemy. Its eyes gleamed with a murderous intent that the groom and Liu Mingyue tried to conceal.

Catching this hostile vibe, Zhang Xuan understood their intentions and smiled slightly. "I felt bad before, thinking all creatures have spirits. But since this is the case, I won't hesitate..."

Allowing Su Shang's spirit to enter Dao Li would replace its original spirit, essentially erasing it. Zhang Xuan had felt guilty about killing another horse to revive Su Shang, but seeing Dao Li's aggression, his guilt vanished.

‘You want to kill me? Well, it's only fair if I kill you…’

With this thought, he raised his hand and gently placed it on Dao Li's forehead. At the same time, he mentally connected to the Xuan World, where the Moyun Jade Stone appeared in his vision.

Yesterday, at the City Lord's mansion, he had specifically retrieved this stone from Su Shang's stomach to store it in the new world; otherwise, he couldn't have framed Steward Feng.

The Moyun Jade Stone could store spirits, even capturing the murderous aura of battlefields, so it could certainly hold Su Shang's spirit. When Su Shang "died," the plan had already been set for its revival in a more suitable form.

With a thought, the spirit of Su Shang was extracted from the Moyun Jade Stone, falling into Zhang Xuan's palm. As he petted Dao Li, the spirit silently entered its mind.

In an instant, Dao Li's eyes widened with shock, but this quickly turned to excitement and exhilaration. Su Shang's spirit successfully devoured and replaced Dao Li's spirit!

From approaching the horse to replacing its spirit, it all took no more than ten breaths. Neither Liu Mingyue nor the groom noticed anything. The former, seeing Zhang Xuan about to mount the horse, clenched her fists in excitement and signaled the groom again.

Understanding her intent, the groom bowed. "Teacher Zhang, if you want to ride, I can have the horse kneel down for you. If not, I must inform you that there's a flaw in one of its legs."

"A flaw?" Zhang Xuan looked over.

"It happened a few days ago while feeding. It got scratched. With proper rest, it should heal in a few days..." The groom explained while moving behind Dao Li, pointing to a spot on its leg.

His finger pointed to a place hidden by the horse's body. To see it clearly, Zhang Xuan would need to move behind. This was part of Liu Mingyue and the groom's plan, aiming to get Zhang Xuan into position to be kicked by Dao Li.

"A scratched leg can indeed affect its appearance. Let me take a look..." Zhang Xuan didn't refuse and walked to the spot indicated by the groom. Sure enough, he saw a jagged wound on Dao Li's hind leg. It wasn't too big or deep, seemingly a recent cut, intended to lure him over.

Seeing he had taken the bait, Liu Mingyue's eyes gleamed with excitement. She signaled the groom for the third time.

Nodding, the groom looked at Dao Li and gently waved his hand.

This was the prearranged signal. Upon seeing this gesture, Dao Li was to lift its hoof and kick the auxiliary teacher forcefully.

However, after the gesture, Dao Li remained motionless, as if it hadn't seen anything.

"???"

Both the groom and Liu Mingyue were stunned.

Fearing Dao Li hadn't seen the signal, the groom repeated it, but Dao Li still didn't react.

"This wound isn't deep and should heal quickly..."

Pretending not to notice their subtle actions, Zhang Xuan suddenly exclaimed, "Wait, there's something wrong with this wound. Mingyue, come and take a look. It doesn't look accidental, more like a deliberate cut..."

"Uh..."

Reluctantly, Liu Mingyue approached to inspect the wound. Knowing it had been deliberately inflicted in front of her, she forced an awkward smile. "It does seem deliberate, but it's not a big wound. It should be fine..."

As she spoke, she signaled the groom again.

Nodding, the groom, desperate for Dao Li to notice, stepped forward and waved his hands repeatedly.

This time, Dao Li seemed to understand. With a loud neigh, it lifted its hind leg and kicked forcefully.

"What?"

Before Liu Mingyue could react, her vision went black as a massive hoof filled her view.

Thud!

She was sent flying, landing on the ground with a bruised face, completely losing her composure.

"Miss!"

The groom stood frozen in place.

The horse was supposed to kick Zhang Xuan, but it had kicked the young lady instead. This was a disaster...

"Wrong target..."

Pulling Dao Li's ear, the groom couldn't help but mutter. Before he could finish, Dao Li turned and aimed its rear at him.

"???"

Unable to react in time, the groom was sent flying just like Liu Mingyue, landing heavily a short distance away.

"Heehee, heehee~~"

Dao Li neighed excitedly, as if to say... "Did I get it right this time?"

‘Get it right my foot…’

Trembling, Liu Mingyue's eyes filled with tears. Animals were just too unreliable...