Chapter 343: The man is innocent, but guilty of possessing a treasure

"The stomach of a large carp contains the energy of the five metals. When it dies, it will be transformed into the natural world and cannot be taken by outsiders.

Its scales are like divine iron, and are difficult to be cut by swords.

Its flesh and blood contain tremendous energy and are very nutritious if eaten.

In order to cross the Dragon Gate, the energy of the five metals is all reduced to blood, flesh, scales and armor, and the strength is completely exhausted. "

Zhuang Sheng seemed to have known what was happening before him. He spoke slowly, and every word he said seemed to be accusing Dali of a crime.

When forced into a desperate situation, the big carp will exhaust the five metal energies in its body and merge them into its own body. Its already extraordinary scales will become even better due to the nourishment of the five metal energies.

Big carp are difficult to catch. Even for those who practice dirty martial arts, it is difficult to catch them in the water.

This is why big carp are more expensive.

Every fifteen years, the sight of carp leaping over the Dragon Gate is not just an ordinary spectacle, it is also a carnival.

Fishermen would unite to catch big carp in order to make a lot of money, warriors wanted to use its flesh and blood to increase their qi and blood, soldiers wanted to use the scales of big carp to make armor, and even the emperor wanted to win the first prize among the big carp, which was a metaphor for capturing a dragon.

The big carp that crossed the Dragon Gate first probably couldn't understand why they finally crossed the mountains and obstacles in their eyes after trying their best, but what was waiting for them was not a smooth road at all.

The race of carp leaping over the Dragon Gate only truly began when the first big carp actually crossed the Dragon Gate.

Of those who wait here, how many really want to see the wonders? I'm afraid there are very few.

In the flowing river, the big carp was killed.

When it flew over the Dragon Gate, it clearly roared, and its sound was vast and broad, like a dragon's roar.

But when it was besieged by warriors and its body was pierced by iron chains, it clearly crossed the river several times while struggling hard.

But it did not cry out again, nor did it warn its own tribe.

Perhaps it also knew that if it crossed the Dragon Gate, some of its fellow tribesmen would die, but if it did not cross the Dragon Gate, all of its fellow tribesmen would suffer a bad ending.

"A man is innocent unless he possesses a treasure."

Witnessing everything that happened with his own eyes, Gu Dan's face looked extremely ugly.

To ordinary people, big carp is full of treasures.

There is naturally no need for any other reason to wait in secret and ambush and kill.

So what about immortality for the immortals?

Gu Dan took a deep breath.

This cannot be considered as sympathy for one's own kind, it can only be considered as self-pity.

Immortals. Immortals! For this reason, no matter how cautious you are, you can never be too cautious.

He no longer looked at the carnival in the crowd, but instead looked towards the foot of Longmen Mountain.

There, there are still many big carps working hard, and it can even be said that they are competing with each other.

They didn't know what happened to the first big carp that crossed the Dragon Gate, but that excited cry seemed to have injected new vitality into the big carp that was still working hard.

Not long after, another big carp successfully flew over the dragon gate.

It was the same scene of the heavenly fire burning the tail, but there was no more joy in Gu Dan's eyes. Instead, there was only deep sorrow.

As expected, even though the second big carp was not the jackpot, it was extremely valuable in itself and there was no reason to miss it.

Even the onlookers became excited at this time.

"Quickly capture it, there comes another one!"

"This one looks more seriously injured. Although it's not the jackpot, it's still worth a lot of money. Jump down and catch it!"

"The one who swims the fastest must be the famous Iron Warrior who disappears without a trace in the waves, right? His skills are truly extraordinary!"

Even if you don't go to watch, all kinds of noises can be heard all around, and the group of people watching the fun are particularly excited.

It seemed that to them, the spirit and effort of Dali himself to give his all was far less powerful than the feeling of being able to gain great rewards by just making a move at this moment - even if they were not the ones to gain the rewards, they seemed to feel honored to be able to see it with their own eyes.

"Why don't you go down and catch the big carp?"

Tired of listening, Gu Dan turned his gaze to the middle-aged man next to him, who was the one who had given the jade pendant to his daughter.

Gu Dan observed that his blood and energy were almost perfected. If he also wanted to join the competition for the first prize of the big carp, he would obviously have a good chance.

"Um?"

The middle-aged man was stunned at first, then he said without hesitation: "I came here only to bring my daughter to see the wonder of carp leaping over the dragon gate and to appreciate the spirit of it. As for the prosperity and wealth represented by the big carp, they can be seen everywhere and are nothing.

If you can grasp even a little of its spirit, it will be enough to benefit you for the rest of your life."

Gu Dan glanced at him twice.

Indeed, based on his strength, he should have no shortage of anything in the mortal world.

On the contrary, there are not many opportunities to educate my daughter with such wonders. In comparison, Dali can step back a little.

"This group of people is really despicable. Dali worked so hard to fly over the Dragon Gate, but he was killed by them just like that!"

The little guy waved his fist at this time, his red sleeves fluttering, his voice was a little childish, but the dissatisfaction in his words was not fake at all.

Gu Dan shook his head. Although he did not like the scene before him, he still said, "All living things live between heaven and earth, and there is a logic to their operation. It is natural for living things to want to live. But wanting to live does not necessarily mean that they will not die."

This little girl must be from a wealthy or noble family, otherwise, no matter how talented she is, it would be impossible for her to practice martial arts at such a young age.

But perhaps it was precisely because of this that her understanding of everything seemed too simple.

If you live a life of luxury for too long, it is easy to lose sight of the dust and dirt beneath your feet.

For those warriors who are not strong enough, this is a rare opportunity to make up for the loss; for those fishermen who are waiting below, this is a rare opportunity.

It is for this reason that Gu Dan did not take any action based on his likes and dislikes.

The big carp fights for its own life, but aren’t humans also fighting for their own lives?

When the two meet, it depends on who is better prepared and who has a tougher life.

As they were talking, several more big carps flew over the Dragon Gate.

This time, three carps succeeded in succession! It was precisely because three big carps flew over the dragon's gate in one breath that the warriors on both sides who were ready to go were not enough.

Amidst countless pursuits and blockades, a large carp successfully evaded the encirclement from all sides and flew downstream.

The first big carp that escaped the pursuit here appeared.

This seems to be an opportunity.

Soon after, one big carp after another flew over the dragon gate. The number of people here to intercept them seemed far from enough. Amidst the splashing water, more and more big carp succeeded, and those prepared predators could only watch one big carp after another leave them.

Although there are more fishermen and preparations waiting for them downstream, as long as there are enough big carp that make it through, there is always hope that they can escape the encirclement.

It is certainly impossible for this group of people to intercept all the big carp, otherwise the amazing sight of carp leaping over the Dragon Gate would not be able to appear again and again every 'fifteen years'.

For those big carp that were killed, this was certainly a sudden disaster, but for the entire big carp population, it seemed to be nothing.

This scene of carp leaping over the dragon gate lasted for a long time.

Until night fell, fortunately there was no cloud and a moon tonight, and under the cold moonlight, those who were besieging Dali finally stopped.

Under the moonlight, big carps successfully flew across the Dragon Gate. It was difficult for predators to detect their figures. The night became their cover. Even with the bright moon, the night became their greatest protection.

When the moon was at its zenith, Gu Dan hadn't heard the "plop" sound of a big carp flying over the Dragon Gate for a long time.

But under Longmen Mountain, there were still dozens or even a hundred big carps wandering there, all of which had been seriously injured.

This kind of group relay method allows most of the big carp to pass through the Dragon Gate, but in the end there will inevitably be only some old, weak, sick, or simply unlucky big carp left.

Their scales were damaged, their flesh was worn out, and their strength was exhausted. They were no longer able to continue challenging the dragon's gate.

But for the entire big carp population, all this is very necessary.

Just like "cutting off the tail to survive", in the face of adversity and obstacles, one always has to give up something in exchange for greater chance of survival.

Just like he chose to remain anonymous in order to protect the secret of immortality.

While Gu was worried, he had a vague new understanding.

"it's over."

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This time, before Gu Dan spoke, the middle-aged man spoke first, but he was talking to his daughter, "What did you see?"

"The carp leaps over the dragon gate, shocking the heart."

The little girl said without hesitation.

After a moment's hesitation, she added, "However, when Dali succeeded, he encountered the greatest danger."

"Ha ha!"

The middle-aged man was very happy. He rubbed the little girl's head and said, "Not bad, not bad. It's not a wasted trip to have this realization.

That’s why I always say, don’t be arrogant when you win, and don’t be discouraged when you lose! The first carp that flew across the Dragon Gate, the victory at the moment, does not mean it is a good thing; and those carps that fell below and did not fly across the Dragon Gate also escaped the disaster by luck.

The victors will leave nothing behind, but the losers can go back the way they came, find their lives, and perhaps make a comeback.

If you understand this truth, you will truly understand what it means to not be arrogant when you win, and not be discouraged when you lose. "

He obviously loved his gifted daughter and spared no effort in teaching her.

“The victory in front of you may be a disaster, but the disaster you think of may be a blessing. Although people cannot see the overall situation, they must know how to keep their hearts well and not lose balance.”

The middle-aged man said again.

The little fellow nodded, not quite understanding, and turned his gaze to Gu Dan and Zhuang Sheng. He boldly moved closer and asked, "What did you see?"

“Everything is competing.”

Zhuang Sheng's answer was very simple. It was not the first time for him to watch the scene of carp leaping over the Dragon Gate. However, every time he came, he seemed to have different feelings in his heart because of his different circumstances.

The scenery remains the same, but the people viewing it have changed.

"How about you, big brother?"

The little girl turned her gaze to Gu Dan again and asked curiously.

She really wanted to hear what kind of unique thoughts this "legendary character" who seemed like someone from a story would have when he saw this wonder in the mortal world.

If you can learn one or two from it, it will be a great gain.

Although she is young, it doesn't mean that she is ignorant of everything and is confused.

Gu Dan thought about it, not wanting to dispel the little guy's positive ideas, so he said: "A mountain of a hundred feet high can be crossed by fish; a long and steep road can also be crossed by humans."

In terms of enthusiasm, the high mountains and dangerous obstacles that would have been impossible for a single carp to cross were indeed leapt over before everyone's eyes.

If we could only capture this spirit, it would indeed be a great blessing.

There are many difficulties and obstacles in this world, but there is no need to pack them all up for children. If hope is not planted when they are young, when will it appear?

“A mountain as high as a hundred feet can be crossed by fish; a long and steep road can be crossed by man.”

The little girl didn't react much as she pondered over these words, but a hint of joy rose on the middle-aged man's face.

As expected of a master, although he seemed to have said nothing, he gathered all the spirits together, discarded all complicated things, and only intercepted the most precious things of the carp leaping over the dragon gate.

This is the legendary highest realm of seeing mountains as mountains and seeing water as water! "I wonder where the two seniors are going next? If nothing else, although Dingguo does not have such a wonder, it also has many places with beautiful scenery. Are you interested in sightseeing?"

After hesitating for a moment, the middle-aged man finally asked.

From these two masters, he did not sense the innate pride or even the obvious "superior" attitude that many masters had, so he dared to invite them at this time.

"I can't. After enjoying this spectacle, there is still one thing I need to do."

Gu Dan shook his head and declined his kindness.

Zhuang Sheng said: "Since the king of Dingguo needs the help of the first prize, I don't think it is a peaceful place. I am a carefree wanderer like me, so I won't bother him."

After being rejected repeatedly, the middle-aged man did not seem too disappointed. He just bowed and said, "In that case, I will take my leave. The two of you will say goodbye now."

Dingguo is far away from here, and it is very far away from here, so the master naturally has no trace of his whereabouts.

It's not easy to meet you by chance and have such a good relationship with you. After this farewell, I'm afraid we may never see each other again.

"Will you come to watch the next time the carp leaps over the dragon gate?"

Instead, the little girl, holding her father's big hand, couldn't help but look back, and with her other hand she pinched the beautiful jade hanging around her neck and asked.

"Perhaps."

Gu Dan said casually.

"It's a deal then!"

The little girl waved her hand and said innocently, "See you next time."

The two of them walked away slowly, one in front and one behind.

Gu Dan also stood up and said, "I want to find a quiet place to practice, what about you?"

"It's probably too lonely to be alone, but I could find a companion."

Zhuang Sheng smiled and said, "But I am afraid that I cannot be as accustomed to staying in one corner as Brother Kong is. I have to move around from time to time."

"That's natural."

Gu Dan nodded.

After leaving Longmen Mountain, Gu Dan took out the map and finally chose a place where there were few people and continuous mountains.

The place is called Zhenchuan. Although it has mountains and rivers, it is not suitable for ordinary people to live in. There are few plains, the geology is poor, and there are often difficulties caused by earthworms.

The dangerous environment that is uninhabitable for ordinary people is the perfect testing ground for him.

Now that he has seen the scene of the carp leaping over the dragon gate, he is ready to get down to business.

Refine Qi, refine the acquired Qi!

(End of this chapter)