Chapter 152: The Dragon Girl on the River Boat (Thanks to the Great Alliance!)
Liuhe City, in a mansion next to the government office.
A bonfire was burning brightly in the backyard, with several large pine logs crackling and emitting sparks. In a large iron pot, there was a big goose caught from the Chushui River, stewed and bubbling.
In the coldest days of winter, stew goose and roast wine.
It’s really a unique feeling.
Zhou Yi went from Jiangdu through Yangzi County and then to Liuhe without saying hello in advance.
I didn't expect that I would arrive at the right time.
Du Fuwei crushed garlic and put it into the pot, then added two pieces of smoothly cut pine wood. His stern face now showed a sense of ease that he had lacked in the past.
"The Heavenly Master should have informed us a few days in advance, and then invited Military Advisor Xu, General Li, and the others to come. Wouldn't it be so lively when they all got together?"
Du Fuwei handed over the ceramic wine cup with a smile.
It is not as exquisite as the wine glasses of Dugu Mansion, but it is better in that the bowl is deep and the mouth is large, which makes it more heroic.
"I didn't think about it that much. It's just that the New Year is coming, and I thought of you guarding the city here, so I came to wish you a happy new year."
Zhou Yi smiled sincerely, and his friendship and gratitude towards Lao Du came from the heart.
They took the lead and took the liquor that was roasting by the fire, filled two cups at a time, gestured to each other, and drank it all without leaving a drop.
Du Fuwei wiped a few drops of wine from his beard with his sleeve. He could sense Zhou Yi's intentions and sighed slightly:
"Don't worry, brother. I said at the beginning that as long as your ability impressed me, I would become Miao Haichao. Miao Haichao was willing to do that, so how could I be a man who says one thing and means another? Looking at the current situation in Jianghuai, it is beyond my imagination."
Zhou Yi was about to pour wine again, but Du Fuwei took the jar from him.
As he poured Zhou Yi more wine, he said, "Brother, please don't mention those inappropriate things anymore."
"good."
The two clinked glasses again and talked about Jiangdu while eating goose.
Du Fuwei didn't know as much as Zhou Yi, but when he heard what he said, he couldn't help but feel overwhelmed.
Upon hearing that Fu Gongju had died in the chaos, Du Fuwei sighed:
"Lao Fu has a stubborn temper and is always scheming, but he was my brother through thick and thin. It's a shame he ignored my advice and continued to associate with the Demon Sect, ultimately ending up like this."
"I had his body buried beside a lotus pond."
"He comes from the Tianlian Sect, which is quite appropriate."
Old Du shook his head and smiled, "Lao Fu left Yongfu that day and severed all ties with me. Now that he's gone with dignity, he's still indebted to me. Du Fuwei hasn't let him down."
It’s absolutely correct to say that I appreciate it.
If it weren't for the relationship with Du Fuwei, Zhou Yi would not have asked anyone to arrange for Fu Gongju's body.
Lao Du is mentally healthy now. The trauma of being backstabbed by Li Zitong was not that serious, and he did not suffer a second backstabbing from his good brother.
After all, the foundation of the Jianghuai Army was provided by Lao Du, and Zhou Yi asked himself if he was an ungrateful person.
Seeing that he is living a good life now, I feel at ease.
The two of them drank and chatted while eating the whole pot of stewed goose.
After dinner, Zhou Yi did not linger and rode on his horse.
Du Fuwei took Wang Xiongdan and Kan Leng with him and escorted him all the way to the west of Liuhe City until he could no longer be seen.
"Have you heard the news about Wagangzhai?"
Kan Leng grinned: "Dad, you are talking about the fight between Li Mi and Zhai Rang, right?"
Wang Xiongdan was a sincere man, and now his face was filled with disgust: "Zhai Rang recommended Li Mi as Duke of Wei, intending to abdicate. Who knew this man was so cruel and ruthless, so intolerant that he would forget the kindness Zhai Rang had shown him."
“Pooh!”
He spat twice: "No matter how capable such a person is, he is not worth following."
Du Fuwei laughed heartily and pointed to the west where the figure had disappeared. "Dad's vision didn't disappoint you, did it?"
"It's natural."
"Li Mi owed a debt and refused to repay it, breaking his promise. Now he has no moral integrity and no sense of justice. How can he be compared with the Heavenly Master?"
"That's right, but I don't know why the Heavenly Master hasn't raised the flag and proclaimed himself emperor yet. Dad should have asked him just now."
Wang Xiongdan and Kan Leng both looked at Du Fuwei. Old Du pondered, "After Yang Guang's death, news spread from the Central Plains about the Heshi Bi. 'Mandate by Heaven, long life and prosperity' - these eight words fit perfectly. Perhaps they wanted to get the Heshi Bi first."
He added with a smile: "Of course, this is just my guess."
The three of them discussed this matter in detail.
As the sun set, Zhou Yi rode non-stop and rushed to Qingliu.
I had intended to enter the city quietly, but as soon as I reached the city gate, someone shouted, "Grand Commander, enter the city! Grand Commander, enter the city!"
With a sound, more than ten strong soldiers pulled the heavy city gates on both sides to their maximum width.
A large group of people lined up to greet them.
The people in the front row were all the guards in Zhou Yi's Taoist temple. They had practiced Overlord Fire Gang, wore armor, and received guidance on spearmanship from Shan Xiongxin. Some of them held silver spears, while others held horse lances, and looked very fierce and powerful.
The same was true for the entire army, with everyone standing with their backs straight.
At first glance, they are either masters of external cultivation or those who cultivate internal qi.
The elite troops of the Shangmu Camp are already more powerful than the brave and capable troops from Guanzhong.
This is due to the good reputation. Most of the people who come to join the martial arts world voluntarily have martial arts skills.
The scale of Shangmuying is far beyond that of when Lao Du started his business.
The army was deployed, and a large number of people came to join in the fun, some of whom were local residents of Qingliu, and some of whom arrived later.
The people of Qingliu love this great commander-in-chief very much.
When the Langya thief was plundering, the people in the city would close their doors and turn off the lights early at night. Everyone was in danger.
Now we can live and work in peace and contentment, all thanks to the power of the Grand Commander.
Therefore, many people stood on both sides of the long street. The owners of some tea shops and inns shouted and urged people to come, and the waiters in their shops went to watch the fun.
In front of the city gate, Zhou Yi saw the commotion and saw Li Jing and Xu Xingzhi coming out to greet them, and he guessed that they knew he was coming.
It is not surprising that Liuhe and Qingliu exchange information.
"Grand Commander~!"
Zhou Yi glanced at them and said, "Let's go into the city."
Xu Xingzhi and Li Jing are now also famous figures in Jianghuai. Upon hearing the voice, they immediately led the way.
Many eyes converged behind them from all directions.
When the people in Jianghu first saw that young face, they were amazed at the various rumors about the Jianghuai area.
Some young ladies, captivated by his presence and appearance, stared at him for a long time, not coming to their senses until he was out of sight.
"Why mobilize so many troops?"
"This is the heartfelt enthusiasm of the people of Qingliu City. The people feel the same way whenever the lord travels around Jianghuai."
Xu Xingzhi glanced at Zhou Yi while speaking, and saw that he was just smiling lightly, no different from usual, and then he felt relieved.
After Yang Guang's death, those who were vying for power in the world became even more impatient.
Ambition grew wildly, and there were many people who wanted to be kings and emperors.
This one of ours was very calm.
In the Qingliu camp, the three of them sat down, and Zhou Yi casually asked, "Do you think it's time to go on stage and raise the flag?"
Xu Xingzhi didn't respond and said to Li Jing, "Pharmacist, please speak first."
Li Jing clasped his fists and said bluntly:
"It's not a good time for the Heavenly Master to raise his flag. Weijun, Jiangdu, Dongdu, and Chang'an all have relatives of Yang Guang vying for legitimacy. There are also the Emperor of Chu, the Emperor of Liang, the Emperor of Western Qin, and the Turkic Khans Dingyang and Datu Pijia. Under these circumstances, even one more emperor wouldn't cause much trouble.
There are countless people who hold high hopes for the Heavenly Master. They care about him, not just the title. The current chaotic situation is a good time to gather strength and build momentum among his followers. Then, with a single call from the top, he will have the momentum to sweep across the world.
"The pharmacist is right."
Xu Xingzhi continued, "Raise the flag for now, my lord. You should go straight to Bashu."
"Oh? What news have you received?"
Xu Xingzhi took out two letters, one opened and one unopened.
"This was sent by Lu Zushang from Yiyang."
Zhou Yi knew at a glance that Lu Zushang had not found him, so he sent the letters here. The one to Xu Xingzhi was written by Lu Zushang, and the one to him was from Song Yinzi.
Open it and take a look.
Yuan Tiangang was mentioned in both letters.
With the strong support of Song Yinzi and other Taoist friends, Yuan Tiangang also wrote back to inform them of his current residence.
This is enough to show his good intentions.
"Let's take a look."
Zhou Yi handed them another letter. After reading it, Li Jing and Xu Xingzhi both showed joy.
"Bashu is controlled by three major forces: Duzun Fort, the Chuan Gang, and the Bameng League. Putting Duzun Fort aside, the Chuan Gang leader, Fan Zhuo, has a close relationship with Taoist Yuan."
Zhou Yi was curious: "Tell me about it."
The empty words don't keep you in suspense:
Fan Zhuo once had a friend named Du Yan. He heard that Emperor Wen favored hermits and that Su Wei had been recruited while living in seclusion. So, seeking fame and reputation, he retired to Mount Taibai. However, Emperor Wen disliked him and exiled him. While in exile, he ran into Fan Zhuo and later met Yuan Tiangang.
Du Yan requested guidance, and Yuan Tiangang, seeing his sincerity, read his face and also took Fan Zhuo's physiognomy. Afterwards, one of them returned home to serve as an official, while the other escaped the dangers of the Jianghu and entered Bashu, establishing the Sichuan Gang. Taoist Yuan was very kind to Fan Zhuo, and if he spoke, he would surely be able to influence Fan Zhuo's attitude.
It turns out there is this relationship.
Isn’t Du Yan the uncle of Du Ruhui?
Zhou Yi was just pondering this when he suddenly saw Xu Xingzhi smile meaningfully. "Boss Fan has a beautiful daughter named Fan Caiqi. My lord, why don't you show off your charm and win her heart? That way, you'll have both the woman and the place. Wouldn't that be wonderful?"
Li Jing listened from the side without showing any strange expression.
Xu Xingzhi had already mentioned this beauty trap.
Zhou Yi glanced at him unhappily and said, "Tell me more about the Ba League."
"The Ba League is primarily composed of the Qiang, Yao, Miao, and Yi ethnic groups, led by four great leaders. They maintain trade relations with the Western Turks. The Western Turks' Tong Yehu has never been a match for the eastern Jie Li Khan, who, after all, enjoys the support of the Martial Lord. Therefore, the Western Turks seek to leverage neighboring forces to deal with Jie Li, and the best candidate is the Li clan in Guanzhong.
Therefore, the Ba League, which had some dealings with the Western Turks, also had a more favorable impression of the Li clan."
Xu Xingzhi changed the subject: "However, the Yao leader, Meijisina, is the beloved disciple of Tongtian Shenlao. Several major forces in the Ba League have great respect for Tongtian Shenlao's mediumship. My lord is well versed in yin and yang. If he can convince the Shenlao, the Ba League's attitude may change."
Xu Xingzhi then gave a detailed account of the situation of the various ethnic groups in the Ba League.
Of the three major forces, only one remains, the Du Zun Fortress.
They have close ties with the Song clan in Lingnan, but Zhou Yi knows that even if Song Que writes a letter to the Wulin Judge himself, it will be useless.
As soon as the successor of Cihang Jingzhai arrives, Jie Hui will be able to stab him in the back.
This guy is Fan Qinghui's biggest bootlicker, and no relationship with him can help him.
"I'll go to Jiujiang first to look for Ren Shaoming, and then go to Bashu to have a look."
Zhou Yi knocked lightly on the table: "I won't know what Fellow Daoist Yuan's attitude is until I meet him."
Li Jing and Xu Xingzhi both nodded, and they suggested sending people to Bashu to inquire about the news first.
Zhou Yi certainly agreed.
He was not very confident about this trip to Bashu.
Although Yuan Tiangang was indebted to Fan Zhuo, this Taoist master probably wouldn't be able to repay the favor if asked to do so, and Zhou Yi was also unwilling to act in this way.
In short, it is a good idea to go to Bashu first, even if it is just to visit the Three Gorges.
After talking about the affairs of Bashu, they talked about the next moves of the Jianghuai Army.
Du Fuwei led his army to expand northwards. Xu Xingzhi transferred Shan Xiongxin, whose target was first Xuyi, then Pengliang and other two counties.
Li Jing and Xu Shiji dealt with Lin Shihong and Xiao Xing.
The first target is Danyang County.
Danyang County is currently still under the jurisdiction of the Sui Dynasty. The soldiers were previously transferred to Jiangdu by Yuchi Sheng, and there are not many left.
After learning from Zhou Yi that Jiangdu intended to attack Li Zitong, Li Jing had already set his sights on Jiankang City.
After only two days in Qingliu City, Zhou Yi received news from the Jukun Gang.
Without delay, he left two letters to Xu Xingzhi, asking him to send them to Pegasus Ranch and Nanyang.
Then he set off for Liyang.
Firstly, it is convenient to take a boat at Liyang Wharf, and secondly, to visit Xu Shiji.
Li Jing and Xu Xingzhi had a very high opinion of Xu Shiji, saying he was capable and very hardworking.
Yong'an County, Anlu County, and Liyang County
After his arrival, he was present in all three war operations.
The two men did not know that he had the intention to repay his debt and just thought that was his nature.
When the attack on Jiankang was about to begin, he stayed in Liyang for a long time, waiting at the front line.
When Xu Shiji learned that Zhou Yi was coming, he also lined up to welcome him, just like he did in Qingliu City.
Zhou Yi's first visit to Liyang City caused a huge sensation.
Looking at the people on both sides of the street, I thought to myself that I should be more low-key next time.
"Mao Gong, are you enjoying your stay here?"
“There’s something to do every day, which makes me feel at ease.”
"Is there any difference between Jianghuai and Xingyang?"
Xu Shiji said frankly: "Jianghuai is stable, commerce is booming, there are few bandits or thieves, and the Heavenly Master is very popular among the people."
Zhou Yi glanced at him and asked, "Have you heard about the recent events in Wagang Village?"
Xu Shiji sighed, clearly disheartened by Li Mi's ruthlessness. However, since they had worked together before, he kept some of the negative comments to himself.
"Xu only hopes to achieve merit in Jiangnan and repay Luo Yan's debt. Lord, please rest assured that I no longer have any thoughts about Li Mi."
Zhou Yi smiled and patted his shoulder.
The attitude of the debt-repaying general is worthy of recognition.
It was dark and there was no rush to travel, which gave Ren Shaoming an advantage and allowed him to live another day.
The next day.
Zhou Yi boarded the boat from the north bank of Liyang County, which was close to the Wujiang River. The place where the King of Western Chu had committed suicide by cutting his own throat was within sight.
The three-story ship was about to start. He stood on the first deck, leaning over the side and looking up behind him.
At that time, the river was covered with cold mist, and no one was looking back.
Just treat it as a fellow passenger looking at him casually.
Just at this moment, there was a sudden sound of footsteps on the shore. A tall and straight figure came to the shore, jumped up in one step, crossed the four-meter river surface, and boarded the big ship.
The man was carrying a package on his back and holding a folding fan in his hand.
It was clearly winter, but after he boarded the boat, he ignored the biting wind from the river and opened his fan, waving it gracefully.
only
After seeing something, this playful young man with an extraordinary temperament paused in fanning himself, with a look of surprise on his face.
He waved his folding fan again and chanted, "Don't lament the separation of mountains and rivers, for we will eventually meet. It is true that we will meet everywhere in life."
"Brother Zhou~!"
Zhou Yi seemed to have seen his sponsor, his face filled with joy: "It's been a while since we last met, Brother Hou is still as elegant as ever."
"Hey, don't torture me."
Hou Xibai stepped forward and said, "When it comes to style and elegance, how can anyone compare to Brother Zhou?"
"How was your trip to the Eastern Capital? Did it go well?"
Zhou Yi asked with a smile, "Have you found the Holy Maiden Cihang?"
"That's what I was going to tell you."
"oh?"
Hou Xibai had a bit of a spirit of not admitting defeat: "The Saint has agreed to evaluate the painting. We just need to wait for the three of us to get together. Then I will show my true skills and win back the city."
Zhou Yi said frankly: "To be honest with you, Brother Hou, I also know the Saint."
"No problem."
Hou Xibai's face was filled with indifference: "Master Fairy is really simple and honest. Even if she knows Brother Zhou, she will definitely be fair."
After Hou Xibai finished speaking, he looked at Zhou Yi's expression.
Seeing that he looked as if he was facing a formidable enemy, he couldn't help but touch the small mustache on his chin, feeling somewhat proud.
When it comes to painting skills, how could Hou Xibai be inferior to others?
The first two failures were not due to skill.
"Okay, after we meet the Saint, we'll see who wins and who loses."
Zhou Yi asked again: "By the way, why is Brother Hou here?"
"Actually, I came to see you."
Hou Xibai patted the package on his back. He even brought his painting tools with him.
"Some time ago, Master Fairy came out of seclusion. I heard she would be heading to Bashu soon, so I wanted to invite you. We can all meet up in Bashu, and when we return, we can tour the Three Gorges together, enjoying the scenery and painting. Isn't that a great pleasure in life?"
"Wonderful."
Zhou Yi readily agreed and was about to discuss it in more detail when he suddenly heard footsteps coming from behind him.
The two looked back and saw a handsome young man in white walking towards the side of the ship with a very light and graceful posture.
The young man had a face as flawless as white jade, his eyes sparkling with spirit, and his thin lips rosy red. His long black hair was tied up, but a few strands swayed in the river breeze, stirring up the cold mist like smoke. She was shrouded in the mist, and her ethereal and peerless beauty was breathtaking.
It's just that she wasn't dressed like a girl, which made her look more charming and seductive.
The young woman dressed as a man seemed not to see the two of them. She just stopped on the left side and looked at the lonely pavilion on the Wujiang River. Her eyes were filled with deep emotion, and the endless water of the Yangtze River was reflected in her eyes.
Zhou Yi was stunned, and Master Hou was dumbfounded.
He almost thought it was Saint Cihang.
But she obviously looks different. Who would have thought that there is such a peerless beauty in the world.
As a descendant of the Huajian School, he not only understands music, chess, calligraphy and painting, but also loves and cherishes flowers.
Hou Xi laughed out loud and turned to look at Zhou Yi.
"Brother Zhou, this is fate, destined by heaven."
Zhou Yi watched him fiddling with the package and couldn't help but ask, "Do you want to compete with me?"
"Exactly."
"This midwinter river scene, with a beautiful woman by my side, is too much to be wasted."
Hou Xibai's words did make sense, and Zhou Yi didn't want to spoil the fun: "Okay, I'll do as you say."
"But what if Brother Hou loses again?"
"Hou will give you another 500 gold."
Hou Xibai was quite wealthy and spoke generously, but he was surprised to see Zhou Yi shaking his head.
"Brother Zhou, are you going to raise the price again?"
"No, I just need Brother Hou to do me a favor."
"What's the matter?"
"Let's not talk about it for now, but for Brother Hou, this matter is not harmful to the world and is also a piece of cake."
Hou Xibai believed in Zhou Yi's character, and even more so, he believed that he would not lose.
He wants to win back this anger.
"good!"
He took out the brocade, brushes and paints from the package one by one.
The girl was dressed in white, using mostly chalk and clam powder as paint.
Many passengers on the boat looked over and looked at him curiously.
There are many people with strange behavior in this world. They are just painting, and most people look away after taking a few glances.
The young man in white neither looked at them nor left.
She seemed completely unaware that the two men were using her as their painting.
Zhou Yi painted faster, and Hou Xibai was more attentive. When he stopped writing, he glanced at Zhou Yi's painting and the smile on his face grew wider.
As usual, Zhou Yi did not draw any people.
Hou Xibai had lost twice before and was familiar with his style.
"Brother Zhou, I'm afraid you're going to lose."
Zhou Yi showed a serious expression: "Don't be too happy too soon."
"It's not that Hou isn't steady enough, but Brother Zhou's painting is so unrealistic that it loses its suspense early on. This inevitably makes me wonder if Brother Zhou has run out of ideas."
After Hou Xibai finished speaking, he saw Zhou Yi shaking his head repeatedly.
"Brother Hou, we look at things differently."
Hou Xibai laughed and said, "If it is really as Brother Zhou said, I will jump off this boat if I fail miserably today."
"Why do this~"
Just as Zhou Yi was about to persuade him again, the wealthy young man pointed at his painting and said, "Why did you draw a white dragon? Besides, your dragon is weird and lacks any dignity or dominance."
On the brocade, there is a charming white dragon with big eyes.
"To be honest."
Zhou Yi recalled the past: "Just downstream of the Yangtze River, I once mistakenly entered the Dragon Palace at the bottom of the river and attended the Dragon King's night banquet. When I saw this girl, I guessed she was from the Dragon Palace, perhaps the Dragon King's daughter."
"Otherwise, she wouldn't have been looking at the river all this time."
Hou Xibai waved his folding fan. "Things about gods and ghosts are common in the world, but they can only be treated as stories. If she is truly the Dragon Girl, then my defeat is not unfair."
After saying that, he invited Zhou Yi to walk towards the girl in white.
As the two of them got closer, the girl looked at them with a frown.
Her voice was cold and clear: "What advice do you two gentlemen have?"
Zhou Yi didn't say anything. Hou Xibai said sorry for disturbing him with a smile as warm as spring breeze.
Then quickly explain your purpose.
The girl in white nodded slightly. "I can comment on paintings for you two gentlemen, but I'm not an expert at it. I'll just go by my preference."
"It's more than enough to have a girl's preference."
Hou Xibai was extremely confident and took out his own painting.
His painting skills were superb, and he vividly portrayed the beauty by the boat on the brocade, blending it with the cold mist on the river and sky, and the scenery on both sides of the river. He had the unrestrained and uninhibited style of the Huajian School, embellishing a holy picture of the beauty on the river and sky.
How could the woman not be delighted when she saw such skill and discovered that the person in the painting was actually herself?
but
Hou Xibai's face changed and his heart skipped a beat and hit his chest.
The girl in white picked up the painting as if it were a piece of straw, without any lingering appreciation. The painting stayed in her hands for only a few breaths before she cruelly returned it to Hou Xibai.
"Your painting is nice, but I don't like it."
Hou Xibai wanted to ask why, but she had already taken Zhou Yi's painting.
With just one glance, that cold face suddenly showed a bright smile, as if he had obtained a rare treasure.
Hou Xibai had seen countless beauties and knew that she was not pretending.
This was even more unbearable for him.
It seemed as if God felt his pain, and crystal snowflakes fell from the sky.
Snowflakes are fluttering, the sky and the earth are clear.
The sad young master heard the girl in white say to Zhou Yi:
"Sir, I really like this painting. Can you give it to me?"
"Well, it's for you."
Hou Xibai looked at the girl in white again. She held the painting close to her, unable to let it go.
"Brother Zhou, I lost. What do you want me to do?"
Zhou Yi patted his shoulder to comfort him: "Brother Hou, since you are going to Bashu, please do me a favor."
"Please go ahead."
Zhou Yi smiled:
"The leader of the Bashu Chuan Gang has a beautiful daughter named Fan Caiqi. Brother Hou, please show her off. I'll be able to speak to the Chuan Gang more easily with your help. I'm not familiar with Bashu."
"I see."
As soon as the Bashuchuan Gang was mentioned, Hou Xibai understood everything and knew what Zhou Yi was going to do.
"Okay, I will try my best to become good friends with Miss Fan."
After saying this, he couldn't help but ask the girl in white:
"Girl, are you the Dragon Girl of the River?"
The girl in white hadn't spoken yet, but her eyes flickered, like an elf in the snowy scene on the river and sky, without any trace of the earthly colors.
Hou Xibai laughed loudly:
"Brother Zhou, the world is full of wonders. I am going to find the Dragon Palace."
Before he finished speaking, he used his Huajian body skills and jumped into the river.
"Brother Hou, wait a minute!"
Zhou Yi reached out to hold him back, but Hou Xibai kept his word and refused to give in, diving into the river with a splash.
Under the cold river water, the rich young man looked up at the boat.
He discovered.
The Dragon Girl in the River and Zhou Yi suddenly got very close, almost touching each other.
Haha, in this world, only Master Fairy is fair in the end.
Hou Xibai let his body sink into the water, as if he was going to find the Dragon Palace at the bottom of the river.
"Why did he jump?"
"It's all because of you. His paintings are actually very good. If you had just given him a few words of comfort, he wouldn't have collapsed like this."
"don't want."
Kankan decisively refused: "Who told him to compete with you in front of others? I've already been very lenient with him. It would be better if he jumped into the river. I can be alone with you at this time."
Zhou Yi saw from afar that where the big ship passed by, some people came ashore from the river.
He smiled and asked, "Did you tell me the news about Jiangdu?"
"certainly."
Kanan looked at the painting again, her eyes gleaming with joy. "I heard from Lin Shihong's people that you appeared in Linjiang Palace, so I guessed you were in the Dugu family. The disguise technique was amazing, with no flaws to be found, but I knew that Mr. Zhou must be you."
Thinking of her silent help in Jiangdu City, Zhou Yi spoke gently: "In Chengxiang Palace, I couldn't control your demonic force field well. I hope I didn't hurt you."
"That's really touching. Do you care about others?"
Kanan held the scroll and smiled charmingly.
Suddenly, the smile turned into a look of grievance: "I was not injured in Chengxiang Palace, but the young lady of the Dugu family was injured. That day, the people from the Daming Zun Sect came to kill me, and I just wanted to go see you, but I didn't know that the young lady of the Dugu family was so fierce."
Zhou Yi chuckled, knowing she was joking.
"Why are you here?"
"It's similar to that amorous young man. He was looking for you, but I was waiting for you. I guessed that after you left Jiangdu, you would definitely come to Qingliu. I have been waiting for a long time and finally heard from you."
Wanwan played with a few snowflakes, her expression surprisingly innocent: "It's been nearly a year since we parted in Nanyang. We finally met this time, and I wouldn't be willing to leave without saying a word."
Zhou Yi glanced at her, and Kankan looked back without dodging at all.
As if to make him see clearly that he was not lying.
He picked up Zhou Yi's hand again and poured all the snowflakes in his hand into his palm.
She was just playing around, the snowflakes were scattered and there was nothing special about them.
But it makes people know that she is in a very good mood at this time.
Zhou Yi clenched his hands, urging the frost in the sky to make the snowflakes solid and shaped like thin ice butterflies.
"When you're in Jiangdu, you can send a message. I know where you are and I'll come to see you."
Kankan frowned in distress, but the corners of her lips curled up slightly: "Then Miss Dugu will be angry."
"Well, then you just wait."
Zhou Yi responded casually, urging a strong wind to blow the butterfly in his hand into the frosty sky.
Kanan reached out and grabbed it back.
She had a smile in her eyes and didn't care at all about Zhou Yi's slightly cold words just now.
"I have a piece of news for you. My master will soon be coming out of seclusion."
"Where is the Queen of Yin?"
"Poyang Lake."
Zhou Yi pondered for a moment and suddenly remembered Lin Shihong: "Is it the Purple Blood Technique that Lin Shihong is practicing?"
"As expected of a Saint Emperor, he can even see through this."
Seeing that he was curious, Kankan didn't beat around the bush:
"The Jianghu is unpredictable. Several elders of our sect felt immense pressure, so they extensively excavated the tombs of the Demon Sect's predecessors. In an unnamed grave, they discovered this incomplete scroll of the Great Law and the origins of this secret law."
"The Purple Blood Art was created by the forefathers of the Demon Sect. Their original intention was to create a martial art comparable to the Dao Heart Demon Cultivation Technique. This technique has a profound purpose. It can refine the Yin energy of heaven and earth into the body, tempering the body and integrating it into the bone marrow, even turning the blood purple. All the elders have tried to practice this technique, but only Lin Shihong has this talent, and he has mastered it."
"but."
"Lin Shihong's skills in this sect were originally only inferior to our master's. I didn't expect that even after practicing the Purple Blood Technique, he would still not be your opponent."
Her eyes were filled with curiosity, and she asked curiously, "What level has the Holy Emperor's Dao Heart Demon Cultivation reached?"
Zhou Yi said: "What I practice is Laozi's thinking of you, not the Tao Heart Planting Demon."
Kankan didn't argue with him and warned him, "I've met Master once before, and she's very different now. Don't attack her next time you see her. Otherwise, even if you manage to escape, Master will hunt you down, and you won't be able to accomplish anything else."
"Has the Queen of Yin reached the Heavenly Demonic Dharma Reincarnation Chapter?"
"Um."
Kankan said, "The change in power is only secondary; the spiritual transformation is perhaps even greater. Master was trapped in the seventeenth level of the Heavenly Demonic Art for many years, and he always regretted what he did back then. Now that he has achieved success, all those decades of regret have been completely extinguished."
Zhou Yi knew very well what this meant.
The Queen of Yin is at the level of a contemporary martial arts grandmaster.
"Let's find a quiet place later and I'll help you practice."
Kankan looked at him seriously and said, "I didn't come to you to practice martial arts. Do you believe what I said?"
Zhou Yi shook his head:
"You're helping me in Jiangdu, how could I just turn a blind eye?"
After hearing this, the girl looked at him seductively and asked, "What are you going to do now?"
"Oh, nothing, just going to collect a debt."
Kanan became interested: "Where are we going?"
Zhou Yi thought about it and didn't hide it from her: "Go to Jiujiang."
"I understand. You need to go find Ren Shaoming."
…
Two days later, the two men passed through the numerous checkpoints set up by the Emperor of Chu and entered Jiujiang City.
Then, they easily found Chunzailou, the largest brothel in the city.
"Ren Shaoming is obsessed with the popular A-Gu Huo Qi in the show, and I'm curious about what she looks like."
"Come on, Brother Yi, let's go to the brothel."
The little demon girl dressed up as a man and brought Zhou Yi into the brothel with a smile.
…
(End of this chapter)
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