Chapter 41 Flying Sword [Update 1]
A few miles outside Jingyang City, this is the end point of the main road in the city.
On the official road farther away from here, a convoy was slowly coming in this direction.
People were reluctant to use horses to pull goods, and they didn't dare to use them. The most common thing in the caravan was a donkey, pulling a wooden cart covered with waterproof oilcloth and carefully tied with hemp ropes.
The official road was wide enough for two donkey carts to pass side by side. The attire of the two rows of driver guards indicated that they were from two different places.
However, businessmen believe in having many friends and many paths. When their interests do not conflict, they can always quickly become brothers. So the leaders of the two teams walked together for a while, and then sat together like half-brothers. After drinking a pot of wine, they started chatting about all sorts of things.
The middle-aged man with a square scarf wrapped around his head poured a glass of wine and drank it. "Brother Si, why are you here? I saw that you are transporting brocade. Such fine clothing should be taken to Xianyang."
Moreover, "Although Jingyang is accessible by water, it is the fief of Marquis Wucheng, and tolls are another expense."
The man called Brother Si looked up in surprise: "Brother Shen, don't you know?"
The man with the square scarf gulped down the wine. His keen sense of smell as a businessman made him realize that some unexpected changes had taken place here.
He eagerly lifted the wine jug and poured a glass for Brother Si. "I just returned from Qi with several carts of salt. It's white as snow, fine as sand, absolutely top-quality. Bring some back for you to try later."
Brother Si understood immediately after hearing what he said. "You're talking about snowflake salt, right?"
Brother Shen was stunned. This snowflake salt had only appeared in Qi for a few months. According to the current speed of information spread, the other party, who had just come from Zheng and Wei, should not know about it.
Seeing that he looked clueless, Brother Si felt a sense of superiority. He moved his butt to adjust his posture and started talking.
"Brother Shen, the journey is long and arduous, but you should know about the one in Xianyang City who sacrificed a true immortal to heaven."
This matter had already spread throughout the world under the promotion of the Qin government. As a businessman, he certainly would not miss such great news.
"Then Brother Shen should know that the snowflake salt from Qi was passed down by the immortals when they first came to the world."
Brother Shen said, "I really didn't know about this. I've invested almost all my wealth in getting this snowflake salt here as quickly as possible. I've been busy with this for the past few months, rarely even stopping along the way. I never expected to miss such news."
"But what does this have to do with Jingyang?"
At this moment, the donkey cart jolted and then began to move forward steadily.
"Hey, here we are."
Brother Si, who was already familiar with the process, lifted the car curtain and said, "Brother Shen, why don't you come and take a look yourself."
Outside the car curtain, there was not a dusty dirt road, but a spacious and clean avenue. He even felt that this official road was wider and smoother than any straight road he had ever seen.
Brother Shen's eyes fell on the road. Large, intact gray-white boulders were spread on the ground, and there was only a gap after walking about ten feet.
This road is better than a straight road. Marquis Wucheng was so bold. Did the First Emperor know about it?
Brother Si's voice rang out from beside his ear, "Brother Shen, now you know why I took a detour to Jingyang."
For a caravan transporting large amounts of goods, a good road is extremely important.
"If such a wide and smooth official road is built all the way from Jingyang to Xianyang City, and the docks here are also expanded, it will be much cheaper whether we continue to travel by land or by water."
As Jingyang City got closer, Brother Shen also found that there were obviously more people coming and going, and they were all farmers who rarely left the village and spent their whole lives working in the fields.
Brother Shen looked at Brother Si, and this time the other party didn't know either.
The last time he passed by, it wasn't so lively here.
It just so happened that the city gate was approaching, and all those entering the city had to queue up, which gave them an opportunity to find someone to ask something.
Only after entering the city did the two realize how prosperous the city was that the other person had described.
The dilapidated houses on both sides of the road have been renovated, and there is a business open almost every distance. Several neighboring families have joined together and rented out one or two houses for passing caravans to rest, which is cheaper than renting a hotel.
There are also people selling tea on the street corners. Looking at the sheepskin bags in front of the stalls where customers are waiting, you can tell that they basically do business with passers-by.
"There are so many small businesses here. But after being away for a few months, I almost didn't recognize them."
As it was almost time for dinner, the two men took the caravan to the best Bafang Restaurant in the city for dinner.
"Waiter, tell me what dishes we have in the restaurant."
The waiter was grinning from ear to ear and placed the menu tucked under his arm in front of the people.
"Dear guests, this is our signature dish. The following ones are seasonal dishes. Please take a look."
The menu of Bafang Restaurant is very exquisite. Not only are the names and prices of the dishes written on it, but several signature dishes are also illustrated and colored to imitate the real ones, which makes people happy at first sight.
"This 'menu' idea is really good."
As soon as Brother Si saw the menu, he thought of his brocade. He was in the cloth business, so he thought of whether he could imitate the menu and make a "cloth list", sewing a small piece of cloth on each page as a sample. When sending samples to those ladies who didn't like to go out, he wouldn't have to carry the bundles back and forth.
Thinking about it, he called the waiter over and said, "Who came up with this idea? Can I meet your boss?"
The waiter skillfully skipped the first question and replied, "If the customer wants to learn how to use the menu, feel free to do so. There's no need to contact our boss."
"Your first dish is here, the fattest hare meat of autumn."
Brother Si was delighted with this excellent idea. While thinking about the future reward, he picked up a piece of rabbit meat. The fat meat was wrapped around the bones, and you could see the meat shaking as he moved the chopsticks.
"As expected of an autumn rabbit, it's fat."
"It's a pity that we still have to go on business, otherwise it would be a good time for hunting."
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"Autumn Hunt?"
Wei Shengxue walked around a thick log and went under the shade of the tree to listen to Princess Yangzi's report on the matter.
"This is a Qin custom. In autumn, the monarch would take his civil and military officials to a nearby hunting ground to hunt," she explained. "Firstly, it's for physical exercise, secondly, to demonstrate harmony between the monarch and his subjects, and thirdly, to showcase the might of our great Qin soldiers."
To be honest, Wei Shengxue didn't really want to move, but autumn was here, and even with the nourishment of spiritual power, the wood spirit power that the plants in her palace could provide was much less.
"Are there many trees in the hunting ground?"
Princess Yangzi immediately replied, "There is a dense forest nearby, and there are many flowers and plants planted in the palace."
As for big trees, there were none. In order to prevent assassins from hiding, no trees with lush branches and leaves were planted in the Xianyang Palace and the temporary palace. The Taishan Palace was an exception.
"Add a tree to my yard."
This means that you have agreed to go.
Princess Yangzi knelt and bowed, then turned aside and told someone to pass on the message. Before she turned around, she heard the immortal asking the craftsmen to make room for her to plant trees.
This was once the imperial palace and will also be the future residence of immortals in Daqin.
As the place where immortals reside, the First Emperor ordered that it must be perfect without any omissions.
Weishengxue had nothing to do today, so she came over to take a look. However, only half of the foundation had been built. At this rate, it would take at least two to three years to complete.
After returning to the Changsheng Palace, Princess Yangzi took her leave and prepared her luggage for the trip.
Autumn has arrived, and it will be almost snowy when we return, so we must bring thick clothes and bedding.
Wei Shengxue was lying in the yard, and heard them rustling around but still couldn't finish tidying up. She couldn't help but come over to see out of curiosity, and saw Princess Yangzi instructing the palace maids to stuff the washbasin, incense burner and thick quilt into the box.
Wei Shengxue was confused.
Wei Shengxue was surprised.
Wei Shengxue couldn't understand.
"Hunting will come back this year, right?"
Princess Yangzi said, "Of course. After returning, there are still New Year's celebrations and year-end prayers and sacrifices. How can I stay away?"
Wei Shengxue: "But it looks like you've moved away and haven't been back for a few years."
Princess Yangzi was also puzzled. She looked around and said, "These are things we use in daily life, so of course I have to take them with me." Otherwise, what else would I use them for?
Wei Shengxue: “…”
In comparison, she seems too unrefined. Whether in the interstellar space or here, she just walks away.
"Those fur coats..."
"It's winter when I get back, so it's time to change into warm clothes. I'm also preparing some for the immortal..."
"No need." Wei Shengxue interrupted directly. Her scalp was numb when she saw so many gifts. "Just take your own things with you. I have food and drink and I won't starve to death."
No wonder Fellow Daoist Ying Zheng travels with so many people. If a few people are missing, not enough people will be able to carry all the gifts.
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The long-prepared convoy was finally about to depart from Xianyang Palace.
After learning that the journey would take several days, Wei Shengxue took the ore that had been delivered recently with her, intending to use it to refine weapons to pass the time when she was bored on the road.
After several months of development, the ironworks' output increased significantly. At least the horses in the caravan were equipped with horseshoes and stirrups, and even the guards replaced the tips of their guns with iron ones, which reflected a bright light in the sun.
Ying Zheng narrowed his eyes, stood on the shaft of the carriage and scanned the scene in the morning light. The orderly guards and officials made him happy, and even the corners of his mouth curled up a little.
When he saw the immortal leading Princess Yangzi, the slight curve of his mouth turned into an obvious smile.
"Please ask my Taoist friend to tell me whether this trip will go smoothly."
This was obviously a joke. He had known for a long time that Wei Shengxue was not good at divination.
But since he asked her so publicly, she pretended to pinch her fingers a few times and replied, "Fellow Daoist Ying Zheng, there will be a big change on this journey, but it is more joy than disaster, so you can rest assured."
As for any major accidents along the way, if there really weren't any, she could just set off a few barrels of fireworks. Coincidentally, the alchemists from the Red Courtyard sent her some by-products of their gunpowder research a few days ago, and she hadn't tried them yet.
The two of them exchanged a few meaningless words. Seeing that the time was almost up, Ying Zheng and she got into their respective carriages.
The carriage equipped for her was the same as that of the emperor. The six-horse carriage was spacious enough to be divided into living and meeting areas, but it was still too small for refining equipment.
"Put these things away," she ordered, and then asked the people in the carriage to step back.
Several space-expanding formations were cast, and the carriage doubled in size out of thin air.
Princess Yangzi, standing in a corner with her maids, saw this scene, and her pupils suddenly shrank. Even though she boasted that she had recently witnessed many immortal arts, she was still shocked by the scene before her.
She originally thought that she had some understanding of the abilities of immortals, but facts told her that immortal arts were more powerful than she had imagined.
"Okay, now we don't have to worry about burning the carriage." A bronze tripod appeared out of thin air, and when it fell onto the carriage, the spiritual light at the bottom of the carriage created layers of ripples.
Princess Yangzi noticed that the tripod was different from an ordinary alchemy furnace. There were fire outlets in each of the eight corners, and the lid was suspended in mid-air.
She was amazed: It is indeed a fairy cauldron! It is different from ordinary cauldrons!
"The Immortal wants..." She recalled what he said, "to refine weapons?"
Wei Shengxue took out the ore from the Qiankun in her sleeves, and soon the ground was covered with it.
She said confidently, "I want to refine a flying magical instrument that can also carry people."
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Two hours later——
Princess Yangzi looked at the sword flying out of the furnace and fell into confusion.
Is this the sword that the immortal mentioned that can carry people flying?
But how can a sword carry a person flying? Is there a wing on the hilt that will unfold when needed?
Wei Shengxue looked at the freshly made flying sword and fell into silence.
However, the troublesome system was still jumping in her sea of consciousness, deliberately opening the artwork and flashing it in front of her:
The maple leaf-shaped flying magic weapon design above cannot be said to be exactly the same as the magic sword in front of him. It can only be said that they are completely unrelated.
【Hahahahaha gaga gaga】
The devilish laughter rang wildly in his mind, making Wei Shengxue so angry that he felt rebellious.
He reached out and took off the decorative gems one by one, replaced them with spirit stones with wind attributes, and engraved several wind-controlling spells on them.
After doing this, she turned to look at Princess Yangzi and said seriously, "The flying sword can carry people flying."
She was afraid that people wouldn't understand, so she channeled her spiritual energy into the sword, causing it to float slightly by two inches. "Just like that, you can fly if you step on it."
Princess Yangzi looked at the sword that was three feet long and two fingers wide, and racked her brains but couldn't figure out how to stand steadily on it, especially for two people.
Wei Shengxue looked at her expectantly: "Do you want to try it?"
Princess Yangzi was silent for a moment, then raised her face and smiled: "My father has not yet experienced such an opportunity, how can I be the first to do so?"
Wei Shengxue thought about it and felt that it made sense.
"I'm going to find fellow Daoist Ying Zheng."
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