CHAPTER 453: CHAPTER 441: THE MAGIC HORSESHOE

Zack: "...."

"Don’t be like that! My friend! You should learn to trust others occasionally!" Zack turned around, blocking Han Qiwu’s path, and nonchalantly took out four shiny metal objects, waving them as he spoke.

Han Qiwu glanced at them and secretly felt pleased, but he remained calm on the surface as he said, "What are these things?"

Zack tossed the metal objects over with a grin, saying, "Look, with these, you won’t have to worry about your beloved little mare’s feet getting injured anymore."

Han Qiwu caught the four metal objects and looked down to check their properties.

[Magical Horseshoes]

[Purpose: Protecting Hooves]

[Maker: Zack]

[How to Use: Simply stick onto hooves]

[Note: Never worn out]

The four horseshoes were all shiny, crescent-shaped, with a nice texture when touched. They felt rather light and seemed breathable, likely made from a special material.

"This is more like it. Then this iron-headed doll can be donated to the museum." Han Qiwu finally let out a smile and handed over the antique item: the iron-headed doll to Zack.

Sometimes, you just have to push Zack a little.

Without pushing him, how could you get such good stuff?

After putting away the magical horseshoes, Han Qiwu asked Zack, "By the way, Zack, do you know where I can find some oat seeds? I plan to feed my little horse some to strengthen its nutrition."

"When the time is right, it will appear naturally. Until then, you should practice more horse riding. Do you realize how much effort your little horse expended to cooperate with you?" Zack waved his hand mysteriously as he spoke.

Han Qiwu nodded helplessly. He had to admit Zack had a point there.

As for the oats, from Zack’s earlier words, he deduced that they might be available at the seed shop in April.

There was less than a week left, so he decided to wait patiently.

He looked up and took advantage of Zack’s moment of guilt to continue asking, "Do you have any books here that can improve my horse riding skills?"

Zack proudly patted his chest, "What kind of question is that? Couldn’t a big writer like Zack write even one horse riding book? Come with me, I guarantee you can get a book on horse riding!"

For some reason, Han Qiwu felt a bit skeptical upon hearing Zack’s tone.

But for the sake of horse riding, he decided to give it a shot.

Either way, 50% chance of it being reliable or not!

Before heading to the basement, Han Qiwu specifically went out to feed the little horse some dragon whisker grass, telling it, "Be good and wait for me here, I’ll be right back."

"Nicker"

The little horse nodded while munching on the grass.

The little horse was quite obedient, as long as there was food.

Zack leaned on the door with one arm, saying, "You’re quite lucky, this horse is nice."

"Of course, and you know whose horse it is," Han Qiwu said proudly, patting the little horse’s golden mane before following Zack into the basement.

The air inside the basement was still fresh and smelled refreshing.

Walking toward the A Zone library, Han Qiwu suddenly remembered asking Zack about the opening requirements for the S Zone Ocean Library. Besides the swordfish and golden chef shark, he also needed to find the dinosaur fish and giant squid.

Judging by the way the turtle territory in the mangrove mystery realm appeared, it seemed that you had to reach a certain income level for new species to appear.

Time to fish more.

During summer, he’d have to go sea fishing with Brother Jing.

By then, he’d need to learn a bit of diving in advance.

Wonder if Mr. Tang knows how.

Ahem.

Got sidetracked.

Snapping back to reality, Han Qiwu noticed Zack wearing a grin, winking and making faces.

"I’m going in to choose a book," Han Qiwu said quickly, pushing open the door to A Zone to escape the awkwardness.

Once inside, upon seeing the bookshelf, Han Qiwu immediately understood what Zack meant by getting a horse riding book.

The shelf had nothing but a single lonely thin book.

"So thin, it should be convenient, right?"

He thought as he went over to grab it, looking at the title.

His expression changed instantly.

"Uncle Ma Teaches You to Overcome Anorexia"

?????

What kind of a ridiculous title is this??

What does a horse riding book have to do with Uncle Ma?

Looking at this title, it doesn’t seem to be about horse riding at all.

Overcome anorexia?

A guide to appetite boosting?

If it weren’t that there was nothing else here, Han Qiwu would certainly choose a different book.

"Whatever, I’m already here, might as well try it."

Picking up the flimsy book, Han Qiwu left the library rather displeased.

Leaning on the doorway, Zack, thinking he was cool, ran his hands through an uncertainly-styled Mohawk, asking with pride, "How about it, didn’t I guarantee you’d get Uncle Ma’s book!"

"I don’t want to talk to you," Han Qiwu said, too annoyed to deal with Zack.

If this were outside, such wordplay would surely cost money!

[You have successfully borrowed the book "Uncle Ma Teaches You to Overcome Anorexia," borrowing time 7 days, please return on time]

[A Zone Book "Uncle Ma Teaches You to Overcome Anorexia"]

[Overview: Uncle Ma will always support you!]

[Author: Mark]

[Reading Requirement: Stable in the courtyard]

[Reading Effect: Basic Horse Riding Skills]

[Note: Happy teaching, you know what I mean, right?]

Upon seeing the book’s reading effect, Han Qiwu’s expression improved.

If you can teach me basic horse riding skills, then you’re definitely a good book.

As for the note on happy teaching, Han Qiwu said he understood the joke as soon as he saw the title.

Zack, still leaning by the door, seeing Han Qiwu’s expression change, added cheekily, "Don’t want to talk to me? If you don’t want to borrow the book, you can return it now, don’t force yourself."

"I forgot to turn off the gas at home, gotta run," Han Qiwu tucked the book into his arms and walked out briskly.

"Tch," Zack rubbed his nose, watching Han Qiwu leave.

After leaving the museum, Han Qiwu put the book into his inventory and took out the magical horseshoes to hold them.

Seeing the shiny objects appear in Han Qiwu’s hands, the little horse thought they were edible, nickering and coming over curiously.

"You can’t eat these, they’re your new shoes for protecting your feet," Han Qiwu said, lifting the little horse’s hoof to see fresh scratch marks made by stones.

Ugh, he really felt sorry.

Using the magical horseshoes, Han Qiwu followed the instructions and lightly stuck them onto the hooves.

"Snap"

The magical horseshoes automatically adhered to the hooves and even expanded to envelop the entire sole.

Zack might be a bit goofy, but the things he made were quite good.

After applying all four magical horseshoes, Han Qiwu stood up to take a look.

Wow, the visual effect was impressive.

From afar, it looked like the golden little horse was stepping on four silver clouds.

Very cool!

Han Qiwu mounted the little horse, turned back to the museum, and shouted, "Thanks a lot!"

Then he gently squeezed the horse’s belly and waved the reins.

"Giddy up!"

"Clippity clop clippity clop"