Chapter 873: Chapter 873: Two-Person Horse Race
There wasn’t much substance to the conversation between Wang Qian and Luo Shiqi; mostly it was just pleasantries and evasions. The two won were polite on the surface, but deep down, they couldn’t wait for the talk to end.
“Miss Wang, you don’t know much about the Underworld, but personally, regarding the matter between and Wang Hu, I hope to turn big issues into small ones and small ones into no issue, valuing peace.” Luo Shiqi said lightly, using a strategy of retreat to advance. It seed like she was backing down, giving the Wang Family a way out, but actually, it’s a more sophisticated “High Song and Furious Advance.” What does Wang Qian want? She wants Wang Hu to replace Luo Shiqi as the king of the Underworld, thereby controlling the entire Yanjing Underground, with power exceeding Luo Shiqi’s current control, and then using this as a capital to beco the next Family Head of the Wang Family.
In other words, everything Wang Hu is doing now is orchestrated by Wang Qian. With Luo Shiqi casually saying “turn big issues into small ones,” wouldn’t Wang Qian’s previous efforts go to waste? What Wang Hu did would be aningless, and there’s no way Wang Qian would willingly back down. However, with Luo Shiqi putting it that way, if Wang Qian doesn’t agree, it would seem like she’s deliberately provoking conflict. Neither woman wants to declare war openly.
“Haha, Miss Luo, this is the family’s decision, and I also think the sa. Although I can’t give you a definite answer, I will repeat Miss Luo’s words verbatim to the family.” Wang Qian once again “passed the buck,” shifting responsibility with every ntion of the family.
“In that case, all right. I hope Miss Wang considers my words carefully.” Seeing this, Luo Shiqi saw through Wang Qian’s “evasive tactics.” Since she couldn’t move against her for now, she’d step back and watch what tricks Wang Qian would play next.
“Of course.”
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Europe.
“It’s been a while since I had such fun.” Ye Shikai, riding a black horse, freed his mind at a racetrack owned by the Moon God Temple. His playful spirit was unleashed. Europe has many scenic spots, and this was one such place. Ji Qian knew how to enjoy life, having built a racetrack in this quiet and peaceful place.
“How is it? Is it obedient?” Ji Qian, dressed in riding attire and riding a red horse, slowly ca out. The horses here were all specially raised and were familiar with Ji Qian, but they didn’t know Ye Shikai.
“It’s not bad. The temperant is wild, but I like it.” Ye Shikai pulled the reins, and the fierce horse neighed.
“The caregiver said this horse has the wildest nature and doesn’t even look at people properly, not even .” Ji Qian smiled slightly. The two had been having a wild ti in Europe for two days, and today they visited this racetrack, so she brought Ye Shikai here.
“What was that saying again? Sword for the hero, rouge for the beauty. I guess this horse fits too; a hero matches a fine horse.” Ye Shikai smiled with pride. For so reason, when choosing the horse, he felt a connection with this one, matching temperants.
“Co on, how about a race?” Ye Shikai suggested with a grin.
“Sure, but the loser must face a penalty.” Ji Qian nodded, lightly waving her whip, catching Ye Shikai’s interest. The race promises to be exciting.
“Alright, you set the punishnt,” Ye Shikai swiftly agreed. A horse race with bets is much more fun.
“The loser must unconditionally agree to one request from the other.” Ji Qian said coolly, “So, dare to gamble?”
“Of course, one round to decide victory. Whoever finishes three laps first wins.” Ye Shikai nodded. Backing down now would be too embarrassing; he wasn’t soone who would cave easily.
Ye Shikai knew Ji Qian’s equestrian skills were good, even considered sowhat notable in European high society, even more so than so professional equestrians. Riding skill can’t be supplented with Inner Strength; it’s ultimately the horse running while the person controls, requiring good cooperation between them.
“How about it, it’s still ti to concede.” At the starting line, Ji Qian didn’t forget to tease Ye Shikai.
“What, don’t you have confidence in your man?” Ye Shikai “retorted rcilessly,” and sure enough, Ji Qian’s face turned red from forehead to ears.
Suddenly, a sharp whistle sounded, and Ye Shikai, prepared, rode out on the black horse quickly. The speed wasn’t slow at all; the fierce na wasn’t for nothing. Ji Qian, distracted for a mont, was slightly late but still followed closely behind Ye Shikai.
“Not bad.” Ye Shikai whispered. Quickly reaching the first corner, he pulled the reins and smoothly took the turn. Simultaneously, he noticed Ji Qian narrowed the gap a bit. It seed the “Equestrian Queen” title was well-earned. Ye Shikai sped up; on the straight, neither gave way, but he seed to have a slight edge.
“How about it, concede now?” Ye Shikai, having increased the distance, suddenly turned and laughed.
“Don’t celebrate too soon.” Ji Qian waved her whip and quickly caught up. If it were a car race, Ye Shikai might be confident of winning. But for horse racing, objectively speaking, he wasn’t really Ji Qian’s match. Since returning to Huaxia, he hadn’t ridden at all, and he had only t his current mount just hours ago; naturally, he lacked the seamless cooperation Ji Qian had.
“Co on, keep going.” Ye Shikai looked at the final stretch with Ji Qian almost neck-and-neck. At this point, whoever’s horse could sprint faster would win.
Fifty ters, forty ters, thirty ters, twenty ters, just one step away from the finish.
“Ah!” Suddenly, a scream ca from behind Ye Shikai, and turning around, he saw Ji Qian’s horse suddenly panic, forcefully tossing.
“Watch out!” Ye Shikai instinctively jumped off his horse and grabbed Ji Qian off hers, channeling Inner Strength, quickly moving away from the track.
“Careful, sir.” Staff nearby rushed in to check, but being cultivators, neither could be easily injured. Ye Shikai carried Ji Qian in his arms straight to a safe area.
“What happened? Are you okay?” Ye Shikai was worried at the mont. With Ji Qian’s skills, even a charging wild horse couldn’t harm her.
“Haha, you lost, didn’t you?” Ji Qian suddenly laughed. Ye Shikai was montarily stunned, turning to see her horse slowly cross the finish line, while Ye Shikai’s horse stood foolishly in place…
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