Hao Qi didn't mind these things at all. He was the kind of person who could endure hardship and enjoy comfort alike. Sitting at the very front of the wagon, he stared at the scale-horses with intense fascination. After watching them for a long time, he turned to Zhang Heng and said, "These horses are truly magnificent. Why don't we buy one? I can see at least three or four people sitting on just their backs. They'd be great for hauling cargo or charging into battle."
Zhang Heng managed a wry smile. Not just Zhang Heng, but everyone else cracked a wry smile as well. Nord, the teenage thief in Zhang Heng's team, chimed in, "Of course these creatures are magnificent. These are drakelings. They reportedly carry the bloodline of drakelings. Big Brother Hao Qi, don't underestimate them just because they're called horses. The wild variant of this breed is said to have a challenge rating of a full fifteen. They're a terrifying pack species. These horses belong to the Lion City municipal hall—you couldn't buy one with all the money in the world. They're part of the city's public services, used just to assist the populace. When there's a large-scale monster siege, these horses are fitted with heavy armor, and Tier-2 Professionals ride them into battle."
Hao Qi nodded along as he listened, but his eyes grew brighter and brighter. Seeing Hao Qi like this, others might not have understood, but a sudden sense of foreboding welled up in Zhang Heng's heart. This feeling came as abruptly as…
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