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Chapter 227: When Looking for Someone, Start with the Horse

Chapter 227: Chapter 227: When Looking for Someone, Start with the Horse

Qin Yi laughed, "Master, actually, I’m going to the Dragon Mountain Range this time to find a friend. My friend is part of the national exploration team, and they lost contact after entering."

The driver was a bit surprised, "So that’s how it is."

"So, master, could you please tell me in detail about this Dragon Mountain Range?"

The driver lit a cigarette and took a couple of puffs, "Young man, I advise you not to look for them. Once you enter the Dragon Mountain Range, there’s no coming out alive."

Qin Yi said, "That’s not necessarily true. They were fully equipped when they went in this time, so nothing should happen. Just tell me carefully, and I’ll pay triple the fare."

The driver’s eyes lit up, "All right, since you want to know, I’ll tell you everything I know."

"The elders say the Dragon Mountain Range is the transformation of a Giant Dragon, and each scale becomes a mountain range. They say it’s like a maze inside, some even say it’s haunted, but no one can get out once they enter."

Qin Yi frowned, "Has anyone ever gone in before?"

"Yes, near the Dragon Mountain Range there’s a village called Niujia. Old Man Niu from the village is somewhat related to my dad. I heard from him once that he got lost, accidentally entered the Dragon Mountain Range, and was trapped in there for several days. If not for his old horse carrying him out, he would’ve died in there."

"The old horse you mentioned, is it a person with the surname Ma, or an actual horse?"

This Old Man Niu and the old horse thing left Qin Yi confused.

"It’s a horse, one raised by Old Man Niu. Ever heard of ’the old horse knows the way’? If it wasn’t for this horse, Old Man Niu would have died in there."

Qin Yi’s eyes lit up, "Is that old horse still alive?"

"It died long ago! This was over twenty years ago, the horse died of old age a long time ago. But if you really want to venture into the Dragon Mountain Range to find your friend, I suggest you visit Old Man Niu."

"Young man, let me tell you, although the old horse that carried Old Man Niu out is dead, it has descendants. Old Man Niu cherishes them greatly, even when his family is struggling, he won’t sell them."

"Which is understandable, after all, the horse saved his life..."

Qin Yi curiously said, "Then you mean the descendants of that horse, do they also know the way?"

The driver flicked the cigarette butt out the window and said slowly, "I’ve heard they might, but I don’t know for sure. After all, they’re not the original horse, maybe Old Man Niu is just boasting."

Qin Yi nodded slightly, "Master, then please take me to Old Man Niu’s house."

The driver readily agreed, after all, Niu’s village is closer, and Qin Yi agreed to triple the fare.

The driver is from Shuangtie City and knows the roads well. Taking shortcuts and driving fast, he cut a three-hour drive down to two hours.

They arrived at Niu’s village and found Old Man Niu as mentioned by the driver.

This Northwest Region belongs to the Loess Plateau, with strong wind and dust, harsh ultraviolet rays, Old Man Niu’s skin was rough, a sixty-something looked seventy, with big yellow teeth, and a dark red face.

When Qin Yi saw Old Man Niu, the old man was feeding horses in the stable outside the yard.

There were three horses in the stable, although Old Man Niu didn’t take great care of himself, he raised his horses in good condition, with shiny coats.

The driver explained Qin Yi’s purpose.

Old Man Niu squatted on the ground, tapped his tobacco pipe, lit a bowl of old dry tobacco, and started puffing.

"You city folks aren’t you all just bored? Why not enjoy a good life instead of running to explore those barren mountains and evil waters."

Old Man Niu spoke with a thick dialect, his expression somewhat disdainful.

Qin Yi was a bit embarrassed but couldn’t worry about anything else, "Uncle Niu, do your three horses know the way into the Dragon Mountain Range?"

Old Man Niu looked at Qin Yi, "You boy don’t know anything, right? These horses have never entered the Dragon Mountain Range, how could they know the way in?"

"Come, come, let me tell you properly. The saying ’the old horse knows the way’ means they remember the paths they’ve taken, not that they know the way to go."

Qin Yi: "..."

Thinking carefully, that’s true, he mixed up the concepts.

"Uncle Niu, if your horses entered the Dragon Mountain Range, could they remember the way back?"

Old Man Niu immediately felt proud, raised his chin, and said, "Of course, although these horses are not any rare breeds. But I ride them every day to herd sheep, their agility is top-notch, even if they get lost, they can find their way back after a couple of days."

Qin Yi’s eyes lit up, "Uncle Niu, I must go into the Dragon Mountain Range to find my friend. Can you sell me one of these horses?"

Old Man Niu didn’t even lift his head, "Not selling, they’re my family. Would you sell your family?"

Qin Yi: "..."

"Uncle Niu, name your price, whatever it is, I’ll pay."

Old Man Niu stiffened his neck, "Is it great to have money? If so, let money lead you to find your friend."

Qin Yi frowned slightly.

The driver hurried to mediate, "This old man is very peculiar, he treasures these horses like nothing else, let me talk to him for you."

Qin Yi nodded slightly.

"Uncle Niu, didn’t your son say he’s marrying a wife, and I heard you’re borrowing money for the dowry recently? Why not sell one of these horses to the young man here, wouldn’t that solve everything?"

Old Man Niu stubbornly held his neck, "Not selling, no matter what, you wouldn’t sell your family, would you?"

Qin Yi frowned, "Family? Show me your household registration, if these three horses’ names are on it, I’ll leave immediately."

"My friend is in danger, isn’t a human life more important than a horse’s life? I’ll give you ten thousand, not to buy your horse, consider it a rental. Once I find my friend, I’ll return your horse in perfect condition, what do you say?"

Old Man Niu’s eyes brightened, starting to hesitate.

"Uncle Niu, ten thousand bucks. Think about it, with that ten thousand, you won’t have to worry about your son’s bride price. Plus, they only want to rent, the horse will still be yours once it’s returned, you’re getting ten thousand for free."

Old Man Niu looked at Qin Yi, "Are you speaking the truth?"

Qin Yi nodded, "I live in the city, no longer allowing horses to run there, what would I want a horse for? I guarantee it will be returned to you intact."

Old Man Niu considered for a long time, "All right then!"

Qin Yi took out a checkbook, wrote a ten thousand check, and handed it to Old Man Niu, "Here’s ten thousand, keep it safe!"

Old Man Niu nearly swung his tobacco pipe at Qin Yi, angrily shouting, "You dishonest boy, trying to fool me with a piece of paper?"

Qin Yi: "..."

The driver quickly said, "Uncle Niu, this is a check, it can be cashed at any bank. Given your relationship with my dad, how could I deceive you? If you don’t get the money, I’ll give you that ten thousand myself."

Only then did Old Man Niu calm down, took the check and looked at it, "Sorry for wrongly accusing you, I’ll pick the best horse for you."

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