I was a charlatan in India

The Shen River, through the nearby lingam, silently watches over Dana.

He didn't seem inclined to intervene.

Mina's wish has been fulfilled; whether her family is doing well or badly has little impact on her.

In some ways, Saraswati's continued decline might actually make her more inclined to rely on Surya.

That is almost equivalent to depending on oneself.

If they were made rich, given Vasudiv's personality, he would be very difficult to manipulate.

However, we should still pay attention to it.

Because in Shenhe's view, there was a coarse cloth roll on Dana's body, emitting an eerie aura.

The nature of that fluctuation was very similar to the power of asceticism, but it could make people feel a clear malice.

Although Shenhe could not understand it more specifically, he was quite certain that the thing was aggressive.

It's like when a foreigner gives you the middle finger; even if you don't understand a single word, you can tell that what he's saying is definitely not a nice word.

Dana led Haiti out of the courtyard cautiously.

This horse is very intelligent.

Even though he had eaten Dana's bean cake, seeing that the other person had reverted to their timid and hesitant manner, he actually knew to arrogantly cover for them.

Shenhe strongly suspects that this is related to the whispers Dana spoke to it in the stable.

Just before leaving the courtyard, Dana fed Haiti bean cakes while whispering incessantly.

"Being locked up in this dark and gloomy place all day must be very uncomfortable."

"I am a businessman who has traveled to many places, including perhaps your hometown."

Haiti chewed on the bean cake, without responding.

Dana, however, did not care and slowly combed Haiti's mane.

"Make a deal with me. Help me escape this city, and I can set you free, truly free."

He pointed to Haiti's head: "No reins, no shaft."

"Wherever you want to go, wherever you want to run, wherever you want to go, you no longer have to stay in the stable, and no one can stop you."

"Perhaps you can find your own kind, or you might be willing to wander with me, it's up to you."

After Haiti finished chewing the bean cake, he gently touched Dana's wrist with his nose.

That was the spot where it had just lashed out with its tail.

The next moment, it took a half step forward and moved the reins around its neck toward Dana's hand.

This guy probably really understood.

One man and one horse, they strolled leisurely for two streets.

Suddenly, Dana stopped and turned to face Haiti.

He skillfully combed Haiti's forehead with his fingers, one of the places horses love to be stroked.

Haiti let out a soft purr of comfort from his throat, his eyes slightly narrowed.

After a moment, Dana patted Haiti's body and said to him.

"Haiti, let me see what you're capable of."

Having said that, he pushed off with his feet and mounted his horse.

That obese body was far more powerful than imagined; it didn't even need a stepping stone.

However, it still has weight.

The moment Dana came up, Haiti's body suddenly dropped, and even his limbs, which were as thick as stone pillars, made a muffled sound under the heavy pressure.

However, it let out a neigh, quickly adjusted its center of gravity, and stood up straight.

Dana professionally lowered his body, gently squeezed the horse's flanks with his legs, and gave a low shout.

"Walk!"

The sea was stirred.

The draft horse started steadily and powerfully, its huge horseshoes striking the stone slabs of the alley like the beating of war drums.

The pace gradually quickened.

"Knock knock, knock knock!"

Dana spurred his horse and charged toward the city gate.

Haitina's unusually large and fierce body attracted the attention of passersby.

"Stop! Cease your attempt!"

Startled by the sudden commotion, the guards grabbed their spears and blocked the way.

Normally, you need to report when you leave the city.

However, Haiti was not afraid of weapons and its speed did not decrease at all. Instead, it let out a high-pitched screech, like a muffled thunderclap.

"Get out of the way! Everyone get out of the way!"

Dana roared with all his might, his voice no less powerful than Haiti's.

"I am Dana of the Saraswati family. This is the sacred horse used in the Full Moon Festival. Please do not harm it!"

"We cannot afford to disrupt the festival and delay the horse festival!"

The guard held up his spear, his face showing surprise and uncertainty.

If it were an ordinary merchant trying to pass through, he would be killed on the spot.

But if it's a Brahman's sacred horse, that's a different story.

If this thing gets injured, the whole team might lose their jobs.

Moreover, the full moon festival is just around the corner...

In that brief moment of hesitation, Haiti had already rushed close by, accompanied by a gust of wind.

Instinct made them dart to either side.

A young guard instinctively thrust his spear forward, trying to stop him.

"Damn it, didn't I tell you? Don't hurt the horse, I can tame it!"

Dana suddenly yanked on the reins, choosing to use his arm to block the blade!

Just kidding. You might be able to get treatment if you get injured, but if a horse is injured, where can it run on its two legs?

"Sizzle—!"

A bloodstain!

Upon seeing this, a hint of violence flashed in Haiti's brown eyes.

Its head suddenly rose and it let out a high-pitched screech that made the guards' eardrums ache, their heads spin, and they could barely hold their weapons!

Then, the hooves exert force, and the muscles tense up.

Sprint!

With a series of muffled thuds, it crashed straight through the city gate like a deep chestnut whirlwind!

What the hell is that?!

"Stop them...! Quickly, report to your superiors!"

The leader roared instinctively, but quickly realized that since it concerned the festival, he had no say in the matter and hastily changed his mind.

"Yes, Captain!"

"Boss, should we... send someone to chase after them?"

The captain's face turned ashen: "Chase what?! Try to chase a horse on foot? What made you even think of asking that?!"

"But you, have you lost your mind? How dare you shoot at the sacrificial horse?"

"If that last blow had really injured the horse, how many heads would you have to chop off?"

They are not as valuable as horses.

If a real cut occurs, not only will the subordinate be in trouble, but he will also bear joint responsibility.

With that meager monthly income, you could earn more kicking durians, so why risk your life!

He waved his hand impatiently: "Just report it in detail, don't waste too much time, hurry up!"

The guards responded obediently and hurriedly obeyed the order.

On the distant official road, the heavy sound of hooves echoed westward.

"What! The sacrificial horse has left the city?"

Even the guard's direct superior felt a chill run down his spine.

Just kidding, that's a horse.

If it gets lost, countless people will be affected.

He gritted his teeth and said, "What are you all good for? You couldn't even stop a horse! With such a commotion, the city gates should have been closed dozens of meters away!"

"At worst, we can send a few soldiers to block the gate; would he dare to barge in then?"

The soldiers hung their heads and listened obediently to the instructions.

Of course, I was cursing under my breath.

Damn it, trying to stop a heavy draft horse with your bare hands?

How did you come up with such a bastard's excuse!

On the day of the full moon festival, you should have been tied to the city gate and made to fight against the gods!

The news was reported up the chain of command, and all the unfortunate people connected to it were extremely nervous, except for some people in Shenhe who had stayed in Bengbu.

Dana's actions inexplicably reminded him of a scene from his past life.

Get out of the way! I pressed the wrong button!

Pshaw, what past life?

Shenhe suddenly realized that he felt distant even from his modern self.