Yang Sheng wanted to ask Old Master Cui how many people were in the bed.
However, since Old Master Cui is in such a miserable state, Yang Sheng did not kick him while he was down. He simply said, "That's how the world of reincarnation is. There might be unexpected dangers hidden somewhere."
Don't assume that the natives of these reincarnated worlds are all idiots. Even those reincarnators with a godlike perspective might not be as cunning as them.
Old Master Cui sighed and said, "I was careless. Everything went too smoothly in the beginning. I never expected to capsize in the gutter!"
"What am I going to do now? I accepted a mission but didn't complete it. Do I have to start all over again and accept other missions?"
Yang Sheng squinted and said, "Actually, although you didn't complete your mission, it can't be considered a failure."
Old Master Cui said dejectedly, "Our boss has been killed, and I'm a prisoner now. Isn't this a failure?"
"The mission requires us to support the Red Turban Army in overthrowing the Liang Kingdom and killing the emperor."
Therefore, the core of the mission consists of three parts: the Red Turban Army, overthrowing the Liang Kingdom, and killing the emperor.
As long as you raise the banner of the Red Turban Army while overthrowing the Liang Kingdom and killing the emperor, you can consider your mission accomplished.
Who says the Red Turban Army couldn't be a one-man army?
Old Master Cui rubbed his hands together, his face full of surprise, and said, "Young Master Yang, your perspective is quite unique, but it seems to make some sense."
By the way, what is your task?
"Slay the Ten Demon Stars, but killing just one is enough to complete the mission."
The information I have now largely confirms that the Liang Kingdom's Protector of the Nation, Master Jin Ding, is one of the Ten Great Demon Stars.
Once we get rid of him, overthrowing the emperor and the Liang Kingdom won't be difficult at all. It'll also help you complete your mission in the process.
The world of Kyushu is too vast, so it's best if we complete a main quest first, and then explore further once we have a backup plan involving returning to the cycle of reincarnation.
Old Master Cui said in surprise, "I've seen this task before, but it was too complicated, so I skipped it."
"Doesn't that mean that many of us reincarnators have the same tasks?"
Old Master Cui nodded and said, "That should be the case. Although the Nine Provinces world is vast, it is impossible to assign a lot of tasks to everyone. There must be some people whose tasks are repeated."
Yang Sheng squinted and said, "If that's the case, then we need to speed things up even more."
Does anyone know if their main quest conflicts with or overlaps with other people's main quests?
If someone else gets there first, it would be terrible if I couldn't complete the main quest.
At our level, what are the consequences of failing to complete the main quest?
Old Master Cui smiled wryly and said, "When you're at a low level, the most you'll get is punishments like deducting some of your lifespan or lowering your cultivation level."
But at our level, there are no longer any overt punishments for failure.
You can't leave this world without completing the main quest.
We may be stuck here for a long time until the next reincarnator enters this world and another main quest is triggered, at which point we will be able to leave.
Even if you survive this period and don't die in the cycle of reincarnation, your actions will be recorded as a failed mission by the heavens and earth, and the danger level of the next mission will be greatly increased.
Yang Sheng stood up and said, "So we can't afford to delay any longer; at least we must complete the main quest as soon as possible."
"Old Taoist, have you lost too many of your secret treasures?"
Old Master Cui shook his head and said, "No, because I was captured alive while trapped in my bed, so most of the treasures are stored in my storage space."
"Then you'll have to change your appearance first. Once news of your abduction arrives, you'll definitely be wanted by the Liang Kingdom."
"That's easy."
Old Master Cui took out a blank mask from his storage space. When he put it on, the mask began to wriggle and changed his face, but it was still just as lewd.
Then, Old Master Cui changed into a Taoist robe, took out a whisk, and suppressed his habitual lewd smile, actually exuding a somewhat otherworldly and dignified air.
"This is quite good; it has a lot of variations."
Old Master Cui shook his head and said, "It's just a small gadget. You can only use it for daily life and to perform some low-level talisman spells. Once you start a fierce battle and unleash too much power, it will affect the mask's ability to take shape."
After making all the preparations, Yang Sheng and Cui Laodao arrived at Qiuling Ferry the next day to cross the river and head to Anqing Prefecture.
It is possible that the prison van hijacking incident led to the establishment of a guard post at the ferry crossing, where merchants and travelers were subject to strict checks.
Yang Sheng and Cui Laodao blended in and passed the inspection without incident.
However, the portrait of Cui Laodao in the soldier's hand, drawn by whoever it was, was incredibly lifelike, and the three-tenths of its sleazy nature perfectly captured the essence of Cui Laodao.
Once on the boat, the captain took out various roasted pigs, roasted chickens, and other such items, knelt on the ground, muttered something, and finally threw these things into the river.
"What are you doing?"
Yang Sheng asked with a hint of curiosity.
The boat captain, a weathered and dark-skinned man, sighed upon hearing this, "Of course, we're offering sacrifices to the river god, hoping that he'll eat and drink his fill and stop being angry, otherwise we'll all have to feed the fish."
Things have been better in recent years; at least at major ferry crossings like Qiulingdu, boat capsizing is rare.
When my father was sailing, the Liang Kingdom was at war with other countries. It was upstream on the Lancang River, and the blood and corpses flowed down the river, turning the water red.
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