Chapter 7

At this moment, Zhang Hao and his companions walked to a training ground. On the training ground, some half-grown children and many servants were exercising. Seeing someone learning to ride a horse, Zhang Hao's eyes lit up. Horseback riding, such a high-class sport, was something he had never experienced in modern times. But he guessed that few men would not be interested in it.

Moreover, Zhang Hao knew he would likely stay in this world without cars or trains for a considerable amount of time, so learning to ride a horse could be convenient for him.

With this thought, Zhang Hao immediately spoke to Xie Yang, who naturally did not refuse his request.

To be honest, Zhang Hao left a rather complex impression on Xie Yang and the others. His sudden disappearance and reappearance, along with those magical items, made them suspect that Zhang Hao was a celestial being or a celestial immortal, incredibly mysterious.

However, his lack of tolerance for blood and gore, his seemingly good physique but far below average performance compared to the people in this world, and his inability to ride a horse were all very different from the omnipotent celestial beings they imagined.

In the end, these杂念 were dispelled by the guards who had witnessed Zhang Hao's magical abilities. Regardless of the reason, other things could be learned and practiced. But the ability to disappear and reappear out of nowhere was enough to make them revere him as a celestial being.

Perhaps the celestial realm was peaceful and beautiful, with no wars or battles, which is why he couldn't stand the sight of blood. Not knowing how to ride a horse might be because the celestial realm had more advanced means of transportation, and a weak body was not a big deal. Even in this world, some young masters from prominent families didn't know how to ride or fight, as they didn't need to.

In the end, the people in this world were more simple and respectful of spirits and gods, with a lower tolerance for the mysterious. So these guards automatically found excuses for Zhang Hao.

Under the guidance of Xie Yang, an old cavalryman, Zhang Hao began to practice clumsily. His appearance and strange clothing naturally drew the attention of the people around him, and some children even mocked him. These children were inevitably scolded by Xie Yang and the others.

Zhang Hao, however, was not bothered by it and even stopped Xie Yang from making the children apologize. He wasn't about to quarrel with children, especially since he knew his performance was not good, even worse than the children. Not only in horseback riding but also in strength, speed, and physical condition.

Originally, looking at the various ancient weapons on the weapon racks, he had some thoughts of playing with them. But seeing the children's performance, he didn't dare to show off. These children, only in their teens, handled stone locks and wielded swords and spears with great skill. Zhang Hao immediately put aside those thoughts and decided to try on his own in a secluded place later.

Except for meals and the time spent treating Huang Xu, Zhang Hao spent most of the day at the training ground. It must be said that riding a horse really gave him a special sense of achievement.

At first, he was excited, but when he was completely exhausted, Zhang Hao realized something was wrong. After dismounting, he felt a burning pain in the inner thighs. Xie Yang and the others had experience in this area; many beginners experienced this, so they had special ointments.

After applying the ointment, Zhang Hao felt much better.

At this moment, Huang Zhong and the others returned. Compared to when they left, they had more bags and packages.

After having dinner together, Zhang Hao returned to the guest room.

In the hall earlier, when Huang Zhong introduced the valuable items they had exchanged, Zhang Hao appeared calm, but that was just an act.

Now, alone in the room, Zhang Hao didn't need to maintain any expression.

Under the light of the oil lamp, Zhang Hao looked at the gold, some in ingots, some in bars, and some in cakes. Although the shapes were different, the prices were not. Looking at the golden glow, Zhang Hao's eyes narrowed slightly.

The price of gold had dropped in the past two years, but no matter how much it dropped, gold remained a precious metal, especially in modern finance.

Thinking about the price of these metals that emitted a captivating glow, Zhang Hao felt a bit dazed. In modern society, especially in recent years, the role of money had been greatly elevated. Although money wasn't everything, it could solve many, many problems.

Zhang Hao was willing to do hard labor on construction sites and study hard after being fired, and earning money was definitely one of the reasons, and a very important one.

At this moment, Zhang Hao's feelings were complex: excitement, agitation, anticipation, and a strange sense of sorrow. He didn't remain in a daze for long, shaking off various杂念. There was no need to think too much right now.

Zhang Hao then opened some of the boxes on the side, which contained some smooth jade objects, carefully placed with padding to prevent damage. Zhang Hao didn't know much about jade, but he knew that the price range for such items was significant.

However, in this era, there were no fake-making techniques, and with Huang Zhong's help, these should be top-quality jade materials. At this time, people didn't care about jadeite; these were all white jade, specifically Kunlun jade, known as Hetian jade in modern times.

Zhang Hao picked up a jade cup and examined it closely, admiring the intricate carvings. Touching the jade cup, he finally understood why people praised a beautiful woman's skin as smooth as jade. The feel was truly soft and comfortable.

Zhang Hao didn't know much about these jade objects, but he liked the elegance and nobility they represented.

The last three boxes contained wild ginseng, which he knew even less about. But he imagined that the wild ginseng collected by the aristocratic and wealthy families must be extraordinary.

He had a strong urge to take these items back to the modern world and exchange them for money, but he suppressed it.

He needed to wait and see how Huang Xu responded to the treatment with those medicines. If there were any adverse symptoms, he could quickly find a solution. Additionally, his inner thighs were chafed from horseback riding, and he needed to rest to walk comfortably.

Moreover, the time wasn't right. If he returned to the modern world, it would likely be late at night, and he wouldn't know who to sell to.

After a day of horseback riding, Zhang Hao felt sore all over. He immediately thought about strengthening his body in the future. He was very interested in martial arts, especially guiding techniques. Today, he didn't ask Xie Yang to teach him because guiding techniques belonged to Huang Zhong. Such secret skills were extremely valuable and strictly controlled in their transmission.

Zhang Hao knew that Huang Zhong wouldn't refuse, so there was no need to make things difficult for Xie Yang.

As he was thinking, there was a knock on the door. It was the two maids sent by Lady Huang to serve Zhang Hao. They greeted Zhang Hao and led him to the outer room, where a large wooden tub had been prepared. Two male servants were pouring hot and cold water into it.

The round-faced maid, Xiao Cha, tested the water temperature and, finding it suitable, dismissed the servants. Then, along with the other maid, Xiao Zhu, who had a melon-seed face, they approached Zhang Hao to help him undress.

The two maids, around fifteen years old, looked at Zhang Hao's modern sportswear with hesitation, clearly unsure how to undress him.

Zhang Hao felt a bit awkward. Being served by these two young and beautiful girls was something unimaginable in the modern world, where human rights and equality were emphasized. Although he had heard that some clubs offered such services, he had never experienced them.

Zhang Hao hesitated, wondering if he should decline. But considering the customs and rules of this world, if he refused, it might be seen as dissatisfaction with the maids. So, he decided to follow the local customs.

Of course, following local customs was just an excuse for Zhang Hao to accept it.

He unzipped his jacket, and the two girls watched his actions with interest, quickly helping him undress. By the time they had stripped him naked, the two girls had clearly gained some knowledge of modern clothing.

Underwear, of course, did not exist in this era.

Coughing, Zhang Hao awkwardly stepped into the large wooden tub. Being naked in front of the two girls was a new and somewhat embarrassing experience, so he closed his eyes and pretended not to notice.

The two girls' delicate hands washed him thoroughly, without any hesitation.

Afterward, they dressed him in a light, soft robe and helped him back to the room, where they laid him down and began to massage him.

The wonderful and comfortable sensation was truly enjoyable. During the process, Zhang Hao felt a bit aroused. He had had a girlfriend before and had some experience with romantic matters. However, he had broken up with his girlfriend before being fired, and after that, he often felt down or was too exhausted to think about such things.

But now, with a significant turn of events in his revenge and future prospects, and with the gentle service of the two girls, his emotions were stirred. In the end, he had the desire but not the courage, and he eventually fell asleep due to the comfort and fatigue.

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**End of Chapter**