From stable boy to peerless immortal

Shen Yuan woke up late at night.

The room was dark and filled with a damp, strange smell, mixed with the stench of feet; it really didn't smell good.

Only the window let in the dim moonlight.

Although Shen Yuan was frightened by the bloody scene during the day, he had lived two lives and was not so scared that he couldn't sleep.

He woke up because the commotion from his Fire Roman clone had alerted him; someone had already gone to the stables to feed the horses.

As the saying goes, a horse won't get fat without night grass, and the same applies to foals. The stable boy has to get up in the middle of the night to feed the horses, and the stable must be kept clean in a timely manner.

It's the dead of winter now, so this is naturally hard work.

There was no oil lamp in the room, so two of the roommates had to fumble their way out of bed.

Another roommate, Chen Youqing, put on his clothes and came to Shen Yuan's bedside to remind him, "Brother Yuan, wake up, it's time to get up and feed the horses!"

"understood."

Shen Yuan responded, but didn't mention that he had already woken up, since the other party meant well.

"Hmph... Mind your own business!"

"Well... one of them was so scared during the day that he wet his pants, and the other loves to show off. We're in for some fun now..."

Seeing this, the other two pursed their lips, pushed open the door and walked out, without deliberately lowering their voices, which Shen Yuan and Chen Youqing heard clearly.

Chen Youqing scratched his head and smiled sheepishly, not caring at all.

Shen Yuan, however, keenly sensed the hostility between the two men. He remembered that they had disliked him during the day.

In reality, the malice of others in life is not necessarily due to any conflict or contradiction, but may be for some inexplicable reason.

For example, some people are born bad and only feel comfortable when they vent their negative emotions on others.

Some people get jealous when they see others who are beautiful, handsome, or perform well and are capable... They even feel that you are too dazzling and that you are shining on them, even if you smile brightly.

Shen Yuan performed well during the day and was favored by Old Man Niu. In addition, he was handsome and had a good appearance, so it was not surprising that he attracted some trouble.

Shen Yuan silently took out his little notebook in his mind.

[In the early years of the 827th year of Yong'an in the Great Zhou Divine Dynasty, on December 9th. My two roommates, Dong Zhou and Wang An, harbored strong hostility towards me. As a transmigrator, I am magnanimous and should strive to build good relationships and resolve conflicts. Therefore, I am not angry, do not complain, and do not hold grudges. Instead, I will remember this and constantly remind myself that I cannot be arrogant and look down on others just because I am a transmigrator with a cheat-like ability. Dong and Wang have shown me kindness in warning me, and I will repay them handsomely if I make progress in the future!]

He's a good person in every way, except for his terrible memory.

Therefore, I can only write some things down and keep them in my heart to constantly remind myself.

After getting dressed and getting out of bed, Shen Yuan patted Chen Youqing on the shoulder and said gently, "Alright, let's go."

Upon arriving at the stable, Shen Yuan began mixing feed and feeding the horses.

While not exactly skilled, he strictly followed the proportions given by Old Man Niu, mixing together refined grains, dried grass, soybeans, eggs, and some medicinal herbs to feed the Fire Roman clone.

To others, it's just a simple matter of feeding the horse, but to Shen Yuan, this Fire Roman horse is his alter ego. The better the Fire Roman horse is, the more benefits he can get, so naturally he has to take it to heart.

After the Fire Roman clone had eaten and drunk its fill, it began to frolic and run around in the spacious stable.

Foals are different from adult horses; they are more curious and have more energy.

After running around for a while, he "accidentally" bumped into Dong Zhou, who was cleaning the stable, causing him to fall flat on his face.

Wang An, who was not far away, burst into laughter upon seeing this, somewhat gloating.

He and Dong Zhou came from the same village and had a decent relationship, but in the end, they were just fair-weather friends. They could share hardships, but not wealth.

However, Wang An's smile quickly faded, because the horse galloped towards him. It didn't hit him, but it startled the horse next to it, which kicked him in the stomach.

"ah......"

Wang An clutched his stomach, screamed in agony, and collapsed to the ground, his eyes bulging out of their sockets from the pain.

Shen Yuan happily withdrew his gaze, feeling relieved.

Although it is said that a gentleman's revenge is never too late...

But he wasn't a gentleman; he would settle scores on the spot.

These fire-horse horses are of extraordinary bloodline; it's normal for them to break bones and tendons with a single kick. Old Niu said that every year, quite a few servants are kicked or trampled to death by horses.

These two people won't die, but they certainly won't be having a good time.

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For the next few months, Shen Yuan began a monotonous and tedious daily life at Hua Rong Mansion, going back and forth between three points.

Aside from sleeping and eating, I spend most of my time revolving around the horses in the horse farm.

While he was at it, he learned how to raise horses from Old Man Niu and the rules of the Marquis's mansion from Steward Huang.

The injuries of the Fire Roman clone have already healed.

Under Shen Yuan's control and meticulous care, it grew rapidly and became increasingly robust, becoming one of the strongest horses of its generation.

On the attribute panel, the growth stage has changed from (66%) to (89%), indicating that the maturity stage is not far away.

According to the game settings of "My Little Pony Simulator", once the horse reaches maturity, it can transform and evolve into a rarer spirit horse!

At that time, Shen Yuan will be able to obtain the new Spirit Horse talent!

Even now, Shen Yuan has undergone a complete transformation.

Because of the gifts he received from the clones, and the constant tempering of his muscles and flesh by their pure essence and blood, Shen Yuan has become increasingly robust and has grown taller.

He looks thin but not weak, with strong bones and muscles, and his whole body is becoming more and more fair and handsome. His spirit seems to have undergone a transformation.

By all accounts, he doesn't look like a stable boy at all; he's more like a pampered young master from a wealthy family who has achieved great martial arts skills!

Shen Yuan once secretly moved a stone millstone. The millstone weighed more than 600 jin, but he was able to lift it easily without much effort, which shows how strong his physique is now!

This forced Shen Yuan to keep a low profile to avoid any unnecessary trouble!

After all, there are many experts in Hua Rong Mansion. Putting aside others, just take Steward Huang as an example. He is a highly skilled martial artist. Shen Yuan once witnessed this old man smash a servant's bones and tendons with a single palm strike, causing him to vomit blood and fall to the ground.

Even that seemingly unremarkable one-armed old man is probably hiding his true strength...

Not to mention the other stewards, retainers, and guards.

Shen Yuan also overheard that in the inner palace of Hua Rong Mansion, there were several immortal cultivators and martial arts masters who had achieved the Golden Core stage.

These individuals possess terrifying supernatural abilities such as flying through the air, limb regeneration, and the ability to slay people from a thousand miles away with a flying sword. Even the head of the family must treat them with respect.

Therefore, there's no harm in keeping a low profile.

However, Shen Yuan felt that with such a physique and the constant gifts from his clone, once he truly began to cultivate martial arts, he would definitely be able to make rapid progress, like a tiger with wings!

Moreover, over the past few months, Shen Yuan had also gained a vague understanding of the situation in Hua Rong Mansion.

The Hua Rong Mansion has three branches. The eldest branch is the direct line of the family and holds a superior position. The current head of the family, Hua Tianxiong, is also the head of the Hua clan and has inherited the title of Marquis Hua Long. He is a man of great power and influence and has a great authority within the mansion!

Strangely, the third wife's presence was by no means weak, and her relationship with the first wife was not harmonious. There were many conflicts and infighting between the two wives, and the third wife was not at a disadvantage.

The unlucky Sun Er is the best example.

Strangely, the second wife's family, who should have been more powerful than the third wife's family, was quite low-key.

Although Ma Yuan was located in an outer prefecture, Shen Yuan, with his experience in the social world from his previous life and his rich experience in workplace intrigue, naturally and keenly sensed some undercurrents by summarizing and analyzing various clues and details.

This Hua Rong Mansion is not peaceful!

Of course, none of this had anything to do with him, a mere stable boy.

To put it bluntly, he was just being extra careful to avoid getting caught up in the power struggles among the inner court officials and becoming cannon fodder, dying without even knowing how he died!

In addition, things haven't been peaceful in Ma Yuan these past few months.

It is common for grooms to be kicked or trampled by horses, with varying degrees of injury.

One unfortunate man even angered his horse while walking it, was knocked down and trampled several times, his chest collapsed, and he vomited blood and died on the spot.

Most of the remaining people performed unremarkable. For example, Shen Yuan's roommate, Chen Youqing, caught a cold and had an upset stomach half a month ago, which caused him to miss the feeding time for the horses. He was caught red-handed by Steward Huang and was punished with two lashes, leaving him with lacerations and lying in bed for more than ten days.

Even now, he still walks with a limp.

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