[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-wizard-starting-from-shoeing-donkeys":3,"chapter-wizard-starting-from-shoeing-donkeys-wizard-starting-from-shoeing-donkeys-chapter-16":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Wizard starting from shoeing donkeys",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1277883,1707,"Chapter 16: Chapter 15 Drunkard Jack","wizard-starting-from-shoeing-donkeys-chapter-16",16,"\u003Cp>The girl did not answer immediately; instead, she turned around, bent down, and gently stroked a pure white horseshoe orchid in the back garden, creating a beautiful curve.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Shadia, do you know what conditions a person needs to meet to become a Transcendent?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Chief Maid furrowed her brow, deep in thought over the question.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though she was literate and often read books, they were mostly about noble etiquette, introductions to noble emblems, or the daily management of estates.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The scope of this question frankly exceeded her knowledge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a good while, the Chief Maid, frowning delicately and with some hesitation, replied, \"Talent?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The girl let out a gentle smile: \"You've got one right.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"To become a Transcendent, one must have four conditions simultaneously: determination, talent, perseverance, and opportunity.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I had seen determination and perseverance in Rein, which is why I asked you to call him to the back garden.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just now, I confirmed that he indeed possesses considerable talent.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing this, the Chief Maid said with sudden realization, \"I see, but...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Miss, you just mentioned three qualities that Rein possesses, but didn't you say one needs four?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Shadia, are you talking about opportunity? I am his opportunity!\" the girl declared, her face blooming into a radiant smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>....\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the Flashgold Town Inn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bushy brows were deep in conversation with a burly adult male in a secluded corner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Drunkard Jack, here are 10 silver coins; just break that kid Rein's sword hand and it'll be enough,\" Richard said sourly to the adult male beside him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Skillful, even with a talent?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If his hand is broken, I'd like to see how the boy will learn swordsmanship!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just 10 silver coins? That's not enough to buy me two days' worth of drink.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man known as Drunkard Jack was still somewhat sturdy in appearance, having once been a mercenary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though he now spent his years frequenting taverns or mingling with streetwalkers, his strength was no longer what it once was.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Richard, make it at least 15 silver coins, and I'll take care of that kid for you!\" Drunkard Jack gestured for more money, greed shining in his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fine, 15 it is! But you have to make sure this doesn't get out,\" Richard gritted his teeth and agreed to the price increase.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, with the money he had on hand, he couldn't afford to hire a real expert; he could only rely on people like Drunkard Jack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But to deal with Rein, that would suffice, right?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Today he should be heading home to stay the night, and tomorrow evening he will return to the manor.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So, Drunkard Jack, if you're going to act, seize the opportunity and make your move quickly!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Burp... No worries!\" Drunkard Jack belched, patting his chest in assurance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just a little brat!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before leaving, Richard gave it some thought and reminded Drunkard Jack, \"That kid's got some talent for swordsmanship; don't capsize in the gutter!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Pfft! Don't forget, I used to be a mercenary! A mercenary!\" Drunkard Jack muttered, scoffing at Richard's caution.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Richard left, Drunkard Jack planned to have a couple more drinks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But as he lifted his head, he inadvertently caught sight of a familiar figure walking past the front of the tavern.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Eh? Isn't that the kid, Rein?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Drunkard Jack was overjoyed at once.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tsk tsk! Easy money!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Immediately, Drunkard Jack stood up and began to follow him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At dusk, as the sun set in the west, Rein hurried home, pondering what move Lady Creya would make next.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Would she recruit him directly, or would she say...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, he heard the faint sound of footsteps from behind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The wind whistled behind his head!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The effects of his agility raised to 7 points were now fully displayed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rein abruptly darted forward, causing the attacker's planned blow to the back of his head to miss entirely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Rein hadn't completely evaded injury; the strike still landed heavily on his back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Smack!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A severe pain shot through his back, but it was much better than being hit in the back of the head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, the attacker behind Rein had not expected his seemingly guaranteed strike to miss, and the person froze in surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seizing the moment of the attacker's hesitation, Rein quickly turned around and grabbed the stick used to attack him, pulling it with force!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The attacker, of course, was not about to let go and immediately gripped the stick tightly, but in his haste, he still staggered from Rein's pull.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With this pull, the attacker's mind momentarily relaxed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Indeed, his opponent was just a youngster, whose strength was far from matching his own; even with the element of surprise, the young foe couldn't seize the stick from his hands, which was quite weak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he was thinking this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Snap!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rein delivered an extremely swift uppercut kick, striking hard at the center of his adversary's groin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ahh!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The attacker's face went ashen as a pig's liver, releasing the stick in agony, clutching his groin with both hands, and immediately squatting down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rein, holding the stick, aimed it at the attacker's temple, and struck down hard!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Bang!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without even a grunt, the attacker crumpled to the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only then did Rein start to breathe heavily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although the struggle had lasted less than ten seconds, it was his first time being attacked in this world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a real fight!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luckily, he had made significant progress in all his physical attributes and swordsmanship lately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Otherwise, he might not have been able to react to the attacker's first blow in time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could have been taken down with just one strike of the cudgel!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rein quickly looked up and scanned the surroundings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this time, most of the residents of Flashgold Town had already gone home for dinner, and there were few people on the nearby streets.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And Rein's home was at the end of the town's main thoroughfare, an isolated location, which meant even fewer passersby.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This meant that almost no one had noticed what had happened here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a moment's thought, Rein expended some effort to drag the attacker into the nearby woods and found a vine about as thick as a thumb to tie the person in loops around a large tree.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was then that Rein ripped off the black scarf the attacker had used as a disguise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Eh! Isn't this... isn't this 'Drunkard Jack, ' who loiters in the tavern all the time?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Flashgold Town was not a big place, and Rein immediately recognized the person's identity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a bit of contemplation, Rein thought of several suspects who might have been behind this deed—Bushy Eyebrows? Freckles? Or was it the other two scions?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clearly, Bushy Eyebrows was the most likely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After thinking it over, Rein woke Drunkard Jack up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Rein, you little brat, untie me right now!!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm.....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rein swiftly pulled off Drunkard Jack's smelly socks and stuffed them into the fellow's mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although the dense forest had good sound insulation, to be on the safe side, Rein quickly covered his mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A month's worth of stench from unwashed socks, once pressed into Jack's mouth, even made him tear up and drip mucus!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rein, disgusted, rubbed the hand that had touched the opponent's smelly socks on the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I ask, you answer! If you understand, nod your head!\" Rein crouched down and stared at Jack, who was tied up like a rice dumpling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Apparently, the stench was unbearable, and Jack nodded his head frantically!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rein took the dirty socks out of the mouth of Drunkard Jack and said, \"Who told you to attack me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Drunkard Jack gasped for air and said, \"Rein, you'd better let me go right now, or else....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once again, Jack's mouth was gagged with the smelly sock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rein looked at Drunkard Jack fiercely and said, \"Drunkard Jack, it seems you haven't grasped the situation. We're in the forest, and if I let a little blood, it won't be long before wild animals are attracted.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You don't have relatives in Flashgold Town, and nobody cares about you there, so when people notice your disappearance, it's likely half a month will have passed.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You say.....\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1360,"2026-06-05T17:04:00.632Z",1,"novelbin.me","df25c6959ff4eeabf839833a3938c7ee9c0ee759eeffec1992b969a1659d041c","wizard-starting-from-shoeing-donkeys-chapter-17","wizard-starting-from-shoeing-donkeys-chapter-269",1660,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fwizard-starting-from-shoeing-donkeys-cover.jpg"]