Chapter 202

The spring classic horse Triple Crown is composed of the middle-distance Kanaan Cup, the long-distance Terra Award (original Emperor's Award), and the middle-distance Takarazuka Kinen.

Although it is a spring classic horse race, the final leg, the Takarazuka Kinen, actually takes place in the latter half of June.

That is, June 24, which already belongs to summer.

Moreover, it is not held at the usual city racecourse, but at the Kanaan Racecourse, which is 11,000 li away.

In the era before demarcation, this was a cross-national distance, and the round trip constantly took time.

But that is now a thing of the past.

Digital passages, shuttle trains, intra‑stellar energy transmission… there are always ways that let you reach your destination in just one or two hours, or even half an hour.

Just like the shortcut Aomo had Xiangyu Yamei help him take yesterday.

It takes only ten‑odd minutes to go from the Exotic Realm Center to the West District, and with the convenience of the digital world one can even cross the isolation layer between the Exotic Realm and the surface; this option is truly fast, but it is not suitable for bringing students.

It is neither safe nor reliable.

Although Aomo hopes the horse girls will experience something beyond the racetrack, if that contact is the digital world, it is somewhat too rushed.

Better to just take the ordinary route honestly, even if it will be a bit costly.

At times like this, you need a wealthy friend to step forward—for example, the wealthy friend I just met yesterday—

"It's a small matter, just arrange a few more." Xizaki Feng waved his hand, completely unbothered.

Indicating that he could handle both tickets and transportation.

He indeed can, because he directly has a small private jet with enough seats to carry Aomo, his two horse girls under his command, and the Manchester Chazuo, which is like a third shadow figure.

It is worth mentioning that this private jet is funded out of pocket by the Prince Trainer, whose monthly maintenance and repairs are a considerable expense, just like the luxury sedan that picked us up yesterday.

In terms of economic philosophy, Xizaki Feng and Aomo are two extremes.

One has an extraordinarily carefree attitude toward spending, while the other is extraordinarily thrifty.

This creates a monthly spender and a miser.

"It's really wasteful." The miser, looking at this high‑speed passenger jet that hasn't been replaced by hovercars, also had to mentally prepare beforehand to avoid being overly cautious.

"Didn't we say it's a small thing, we're just guiding each other? Besides, this is just a detour."

Without the influence of alcohol, this top‑tier trainer is still no different from yesterday, still that enthusiastic and casual demeanor, and even has the rumored 'frivolous' side—upon seeing Meipu Bohang and Ailisuzhi, his eyes lit up and he almost reached out to touch their legs.

That's because he hadn't yet been grabbed by Aomo; instead, his left and right shoulders were first held down by Dazhenhan and Chaojixiaohaiwan beside him.

Xizaki trainer, please restrain yourself.

Such behavior won't do, trainer. Come on, ah~ eat the candy.

Watching that Chaojixiaohaiwan schoolmate pull out a candy wrapped in bright foil from somewhere, though it looked gentle yet impossible to refuse, he shoved it into Xizaki Feng's mouth, causing the latter's facial features to twist together in a grimace, while Aomo silently stepped back a few paces.

He retreated to the distance alongside Ailisuzhi and the Manchester Chazuo, and in passing pulled the somewhat forward‑leaning Meipu Bohang back.

"What do you think that is?" Ailisuzhi whispered from beside him.

"Extremely sour candy," Aomo also replied in a low voice, "that kind of thing is indeed enough to awaken a person's reason."

"I think so too; I kind of want a sample."

"…… I won't stop you, but don't let me and Bohang try the finished product."

"I haven't even said what I'll develop; maybe I just want to clear my head myself."

"Then I still suggest you continue catching up on sleep on the plane."

"Sleeping too much affects metabolism and blood circulation."

Ailisuzhi pursed her lips, then turned her gaze to the Manchester Chazuo, which met her eyes.

She simply said, "I don't want it either."

"Hmph hmph hmph!"

The researcher, completely shunned, said nothing, merely letting out a few improper laughs, proving she hadn't given up at all.

This also caused the Manchester Chazuo to look toward Aomo, wanting to speak but stopping.

In response, Aomo merely shrugged at her, then lightly patted her head in Meipu Bohang's doubtful gaze.

"Get along well."

"Order confirmed." Meipu Bohang said expressionlessly.

Thus, Qianming's efforts may perhaps be time‑sensitive.

That being the case, Aomo originally thought the situation on Xizaki Feng's trainer side was more special, but looking at these three on his own side, he seemed not qualified to say that.

Meanwhile, the response on that side also seemed to have come to an end, as a girl with dark‑brown long hair stepped forward and bowed slightly, saying:

"We meet again, Lintong trainer, and also, nice to meet you, three classmates. We are truly sorry for our rudeness toward Xizaki trainer."

Dazhenhan came over to apologize, but in fact Meipu Bohang and the Manchester Chazuo hadn't really noticed the previous situation, since Xizaki Feng trainer had only just shown a hint before being pressed back.

Only Ailisuzhi was keen enough to notice that in that trainer's eyes there was something she could read—an awe at the excellent experimental specimen.

However, she also didn't make a sound, merely looking toward Aomo.

"No problem, just trouble the two of you."

Aomo glanced over at the Chaojixiaohaiwan who was still smiling and saying something to the trainer; because he was familiar with this procedure from knowing an embarrassing adult, he simply let the matter pass.

"But I didn't expect you to be able to spare time."

"After all, it's the Takarazuka Kinen, and besides, I only have a project report to submit right now," the girl said, blinking, "I still have time for now."

"Hey——! Time's about up! Getting ready to go up, deep!"

Hearing the call from the trainer over there after the 'education' ended, Dazhenhan also called out this way: "Anyway, come over first—Little Te and the others are waiting for us on the plane."

It sounded like everyone was there alike, prompting Aomo to ask delicately:

"Are Futejia classmate and Dahe chiji classmate also there?"

This question also caused Ailisuzhi's gaze to gain a few more hints of subtlety.

"Everyone's here; no one can resist Xizaki trainer's enthusiasm," Dazhenhan said, turning to lead the way, "the rest, let's talk on the passenger plane—we need to arrive at the Saichang one hour ahead."

——

Wusheng Linglu, Tebie Zhou, Dahe Chiji, Futejia, as well as Chaoji Xiaohaiwan and Donghai Diwang

Xiqifeng seemingly hadn't explained clearly to the horse girls under him; the two he had seen yesterday, upon seeing them again today, were inevitably surprised.

Miss Wusheng Linglu, just as her name suggests, greeted in a soft voice, somewhere between shy and taciturn, and also between Manchester Chazuo and Beautiful Bay Beside the Waves

These three are suited to sit at the same table

And Donghai Diwang, his classmate, full of the vigor that young people should have, kept asking Aomo nonstop until the trainer called a halt

Actually, it doesn't matter; Aomo doesn't dislike this energy, and presumably what Donghai Diwang wants to ask is something that other horse girls also more or less want to ask

Regarding how the trainers met each other, and how Aomo persuaded Ailisuzhi to sign a contract, and how he then immediately signed a contract with Beautiful Bay Beside the Waves——

——These questions, together with Aomo's own past in Heaven Gate City, have gathered into an unsolved mystery on the forum; many people want to know, and answering here also amounts to answering all of them at once

After all, he had no time to explain on the forum, let alone elaborate

But these students nevertheless have plenty of free time to chat idly on those public social platforms

And, for today's Treasure Mound Memorial, Morisen, who deliberately broke free from the game, now also wants to meet this player he once wanted to wager his savings on

The talkative vampire and the energetic girl could chat for quite a while, but by this time, the one who should have continued napping was instead chatting with Dahe Chiji about topics on black tea

After hesitating for a few seconds over whether 'the body is important' or 'cultivating a normal friendship is important,' Aomo still didn't go to disturb them

After all, he was instead being bothered by Futejia

This young lady, unlike Donghai Diwang, didn't keep asking nonstop; instead she revived the motorcycle topic, making Aomo wish she would keep asking nonstop

At this moment, Xiqifeng didn't get involved, but rather with a smug fatherly look watched this scene, sighing softly, 'It's rare for Futejia to be this enthusiastic toward others'

You're sighing over nothing… Aomo, whose hearing isn't bad, already thinks this person is a prison warden, having prepared an airborne cell for himself.

But fortunately, there are also two reliable people in this team.

After Dazhenhan and Super Small Bay each lifted their sieges in turn, one mentioned that the West Qi training officer had something to say to the Linden training officer, while another teased Vodka for being unusually enthusiastic, causing the latter to embarrassingly give up his seat.

It was indeed a balance of hardness and softness.

"What's up? Deep said you had something to see me about?"

He was called over by Aomo and walked toward the rear of the cabin, where Xiqi Feng spoke with a half-smile.

"Right now I like jokes, but later I might have to repay you double," said the calm-faced Aomo, his aggressiveness showing in his words: "I now intend to repay your kindness of giving us a ride, starting with practicing the basics of cultivation."

"Ah… on the plane?"

Compared to possible retaliation, Xiqi Feng was more anxiously looking around.

"It's just the basics of cultivation, not to promote you or make you undergo a tribulation; there's no danger on the plane."

Aomo gave him a subtle look: "You wouldn't actually have done little research, would you?"

"How could it be? I also consulted an advisor to look at it for me!" Xiqi Feng spoke confidently, but in Aomo's eyes it revealed a hint of guilt.

Aomo narrowed his eyes at him: "So the advisor said you're responsible for listening?"

"I also don't have time to look up materials."

"Now I have it; I'll organize it for you. I heard you have a crystal core to aid memory, so let's directly start discussing the cultivation direction and plan."

"It feels a bit rushed."

"Do you have enough time to take it slow?"

"That's also true."

Xiqi Feng immediately accepted reality.

Compared to Bi Ze, he's much more reasonable… Although this impression is a bit insulting to the person, when just mentioning basic cognition, Aomo indeed suspected he had met another Bi Ze.