Xiang Sheng followed the captain up the wooden ladder, and glanced sideways at the handsome young man in fine clothes at the bow. There was an old servant and several guards waiting beside him. He thought that this was the distinguished guest the captain had mentioned.

Xiang Sheng didn't look at it for long before following the captain into the cabin. After passing through several luxuriously decorated upper rooms, he came to a crudely made wooden door.

"Little brother, this room is for you alone."

The captain opened the door with a smile and said, "Don't be fooled by the fact that there's only a straw bed in the room and it's not very clean. If it weren't for the fact that there are not many people on the boat, the sailors would have their own room. Even if I had the utmost kindness, I wouldn't give it to you."

Xiang Sheng quickly bowed and said, "I am extremely lucky to be able to board this ship. I am truly flattered by such generous hospitality."

The captain laughed heartily. "You scholars always talk in a nice way. Well, please do as you please. I have other things to do, so I won't accompany you any longer."

After Xiang Sheng watched the captain leave, he bent down and went into the room, locked the wooden door, lay down, and let out a long sigh.

The wooden board provided almost no sound insulation. Not long after Xiang Sheng lay down, he heard clear conversation coming from next door and immediately sat up straight.

"Have you heard? Something big happened in Lu State!"

"Of course I heard about it. Even the peddlers in Dushui City are talking about it. How could a sailor like me not know about it?"

"Back when Lü Jingui was the true disciple of the Blazing Flame Sect, the Lü Kingdom was so prosperous. Who would have thought it would be destroyed in the blink of an eye?"

"What kind of person is Lu Jin? How can the Lu State deal with someone who has an enemy of him?"

"Didn't the Blazing Flame Sect send people to support us?"

"It's just an act, but you take it seriously..."

“…”

When Xiang Sheng heard this, his brows slightly furrowed, and a hint of deep thought flashed across his eyes.

She went down the mountain and into the city last night, and heard people everywhere talking about the Chiyan Sect coming to the aid of Lu State. She guessed that Xiang Hongyu was most likely in the aid team, which was why she hadn't seen him for two months.

After coming down the mountain, she also thought about breaking up with the Chiyan Sect, wandering around the world and never going back.

But that's not realistic.

After being delayed in the mountains for a month, Elder Yuan should have realized that he had been deceived again, and he must be looking for her all over the world now.

The Blazing Flame Sect's territory was vast, and they had established contact points throughout the land. If that old man was truly determined to find her, there was no way he could do it. Given her speed, she would probably be found before she could even leave this territory.

The only way is to seek refuge with Xiang Hongyu.

There are definitely many disciples of the Chiyan Sect who rushed to support the State of Lu. Xiang Hongyu, an inner sect disciple, cannot make the decision. Most of the teams are led by true disciples in the Jindan stage. Naturally, they will not be afraid of a mere inner sect elder.

However, the status of the sect's true disciples is so respected that it is still unclear whether they will help her.

Xiang Sheng sighed silently.

We can only take it one step at a time.

Bang bang bang!

Suddenly, the door was knocked roughly, and an arrogant voice came through the door, "Everyone inside, get out here and check your identity!"

Xiang Sheng suddenly raised his head, his eyes stern.

She gently wiped the blood ring, and a bone knife suddenly appeared in her hand.

Putting the bone knife behind his back, Xiang Sheng took a deep breath, pretended to be scared, lifted the bolt, and slowly opened the door.

The people outside saw Xiang Sheng's attire and almost thought he was one of their own. They were stunned for a moment, then they cursed impatiently, "What are you dawdling about? Get out now!"

When Xiang Sheng saw the beggar speaking outside the door, he was slightly startled. Then, seeing the large group of ferocious-looking beggars on the deck outside the cabin, he felt relieved. He quietly put the bone knife behind him into the blood ring and followed him out obediently.

"Listen up! We're working for the Dushui City Bureau. Ten cents a person can buy safety. Anyone who dares not pay will be thrown into the river!"

Hearing these words as soon as he arrived on the deck, Xiang Sheng paused and his relaxed mood disappeared completely.

Not to mention ten cents, she didn't even have a penny.

But if we take action, it will be too conspicuous. If there is a commotion, Elder Yuan might be able to find us the next day.

Ten cents was not a small amount, but no one wanted to be thrown off the boat, so they had to pay the money obediently. Even the young distinguished guest in bright clothes was no exception and paid the full amount.

So, the beggar who was collecting money soon came to the last person, Xiang Sheng.

The beggar spread his hands and stared: "What are you looking at? Give me money!"

Xiang Sheng sighed: "I don't have any money."

The beggar sneered, "You can ride on a big ship without money. Do you think the captain is running a charity? Pay me now!"

Xiang Sheng: “…”

"Oh! I didn't realize you still have such a stubborn temper."

The beggar's face was filled with anger. He looked Xiang Sheng up and down in surprise and couldn't help but sneer, "With your skinny body, you dare to go against the people of Dushui City? You must be tired of living. Come on, throw him into the water!"

“Wait!”

Before Xiang Sheng could react, the young man in fancy clothes stepped forward and said, "Please be kind, everyone. I'll pay for his debt."

After saying that, the young man in fancy clothes gestured to the old servant. Although the old servant looked reluctant, he had to take out ten coins and throw them to the beggar because of his master's order.

The beggar got the money and immediately smiled happily. He patted Xiang Sheng a few times and snorted, "Boy, you're lucky. Let's go!"

After all the beggars had gotten off the boat, Xiang Sheng saw the boat captain running up to the boat, sweating profusely. "Little brother, are you okay?"

Xiang Sheng shook his head and wanted to go to the young man in fancy clothes to thank him, but the old servant got there first and stood in the way with a cold face.

"It's just ten cents, so there's no need to say thank you. But you're so honorable, you might scare my master. It's only because my master is kindhearted that he can't bear to see this. If it were anyone else... I'm warning you, stop while you're ahead. If you push any further, I'll still throw you off the boat!"

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