Chapter 53

Li Yuemin anticipated that the horse would try the same trick again—to throw him down into the ravine just as it had done with Chief Yin. To prepare for the struggle, he slightly relaxed his grip on the horse’s belly, shifting his posture from a crouch to a seated position. Sure enough, the steed charged straight up the mountainside. Much like a human accelerating toward a finish line, the Ink Dragon Steed suddenly surged with speed as they neared the edge of the ravine. Reaching the brink, the horse’s four hooves left the ground in a powerful leap. At that exact moment, Li Yuemin clamped his legs hard around the horse’s belly and locked his arms around its neck. No matter how violently the Ink Dragon Steed twisted, it could not shake him off. Once the horse landed on the other side of the ravine and realized Li Yuemin was still clinging to its back, its spirit broke. Even the most tireless runner has its limits. The Ink Dragon Steed seemed to accept that it was no match for Li Yuemin and wisely ceased its struggle. It shook its head, flicked its tail, and began to walk down the slope with a leisurely gait.