Chapter 184: First Release Does He Know? ...
The sky is high, the water is vast, and the ground is covered with blue sunshine.
Dragon boats were sailing slowly in the Yuanshui River, and people were talking and chatting on both sides of the river. It was really lively and bustling, comparable to the previous Shangsi Festival to worship the God of Spring.
All the noise stopped the moment Lord Mu stood on the altar.
The child put away his kite, the man and woman stopped talking, the old man raised his head, and everyone's eyes were focused on Lord Mu on the altar.
If the Shangsi sacrifice is for spring planting, then the Duanyang sacrifice is for autumn harvest.
On this day, people pray to heaven and offer sacrifices to the earth, hoping for a good harvest in autumn and peace of mind in wind and rain. This is the most important wish in the hearts of the people.
The passionate drumbeats struck everyone's heartstrings. In an extremely solemn and dignified atmosphere, Mu Tong began the sacrificial ceremony.
Wen Yu and Song Linsheng stood on the viewing platform, looking in the direction of Lord Mu. Although they were some distance away, they couldn't help but be infected by the pious emotion.
Mu Tong offered sacrifices to heaven and prayed, and the complicated steps became orderly under his leadership.
Just when everything was going according to plan, Wen Yu suddenly sensed something unusual.
There seemed to be a subtle fragrance floating in the air, but she... couldn't tell why.
Before Wen Yu could find out the truth, the undercurrent hidden beneath the Yuan River was revealed to the public without any cover.
The river was surging with waves, and the sky was thick with dark clouds, with a storm looming.
"Ah! It's going to rain!"
"What's going on? The weather has changed!"
Everyone was talking and whispering, and some even started running away.
Yan Zi, who had been hidden in the crowd just now, had somehow turned to Wen Yu's side. He lowered his voice so that only he and Wen Yu could hear, and said:
"What's going on? There's something strange."
Wen Yu looked sideways. When had Yan Zi become so close to her? She responded so quickly to any movement.
That’s right. It seems I should give him a few more Handan Sushan cups when I get home.
"It doesn't seem like a natural storm." Wen Yu also lowered her voice, "Stand behind me."
On the Yuanshui River, the dragon boat that was originally moving slowly now began to shake with the rolling waves. The sailors on it could not stand safely and almost fell into the water.
Wen Yu frowned, the situation was not good.
Wen Yu made the decision in a flash and was ready to move forward.
"Xiaoyu, stay here and don't move." Song Linsheng held Wenyu's arm with one hand, turned around and saw Yanzi standing beside him, "Yanzi, stay with Xiaoyu... keep an eye on her..."
"I'll go find Lord Mu and help him mobilize manpower to rescue people!" As he said that, Song Linsheng quickly walked down the viewing platform and headed towards the sacrificial platform.
"Song Linsheng!" Wen Yu was anxious and spoke hurriedly.
However, Song Linsheng's steps were firm and his movements were quick, without any delay.
No, this situation cannot be solved by simply mobilizing manpower. Even if manpower is mobilized, there will be heavy casualties and it will be impossible to save the situation.
Moreover, the current disturbance is obviously caused by the movement of evil spirits, otherwise how could there be such a storm in such a short time?
Wen Yu flipped his two fingers, and a green light immediately condensed in the palm of his hand.
"You're crazy!" Yan Zi whispered, holding down Wen Yu's arm. "If you act rashly like this, you might end up in trouble!"
Wen Yu was surprised when she heard this. She didn't expect Yan Zi to be so thoughtful at such a young age...
Maybe he is a promising person, but following her is not a long-term solution after all. I have to find a good place for him in the future.
"Misfortunes often go hand in hand with blessings, so just accept it!" Wen Yu replied to him in a light tone, but her hands did not stop moving.
Good fortune and misfortune are difficult to have at all, but human life is easily lost.
Master always said that in the world we should help the weak and protect the young, and it was not just for her to accumulate merits. She already understood the reason behind it.
Today, even if it wasn't for Song Linsheng, she wouldn't stand idly by and watch the people suffer.
Wen Yu had already made up his mind, and the green light in his hand gathered again.
"Wait a minute!" Yanzi pressed Wenyu's hand again and called out hurriedly, "Look—"
Suddenly caught by him, the green light in Wen Yu's hand flashed for a moment. After a moment of confusion, Wen Yu looked in the direction of Yan Zi.
The wind and rain stopped, the sky was clear, and the Yuanshui River, which had been surging with waves just now, suddenly became calm, just like at the beginning.
It's as if... nothing had ever happened.
There was no strong wind, no sudden rain, and no waves that almost overturned the dragon boat.
Wen Yu closed her eyes in disbelief, as if the scene before her was all an illusion.
Until the loud cries from both sides of the Taiwan Strait brought her back to reality.
"The Goddess of Spring has appeared!"
"May the Goddess of Spring bless you! It must be the Goddess of Spring blessing you!"
"Everyone, look! It really is the Goddess of Spring appearing!"
Wen Yu heard every word of the discussion in the crowd. She had sharp senses to begin with, and the people were not shy in their words, so they had no intention of hiding anything.
The Goddess of Spring...appeared...
Wen Yu paused, pondering the words that everyone was talking about.
How strange! How strange!
First, the violent storm just now was indeed strange.
Second...how could it be the appearance of the God of Spring?
Wen Yu looked around without any concealment, and even secretly extended his spiritual power to feel the breath of his master.
The master is clearly not here, but the wind and rain here suddenly stop.
Could it be that the power of a true god is so strong? So strong that it leaves one speechless?
Even if it is far away, it can eliminate disasters and misfortunes in an instant and bring peace and prosperity to the country in a moment?
Wen Yu was shocked, even she found it a little hard to believe.
But... as long as the current urgent problem is solved, there is no point in delving into so much and only adding to the trouble.
Whether it was the appearance of the God of Spring or not, she would know by asking her master at the God of Spring Shop.
In a moment, Wen Yu couldn't help but feel a little proud. Master is worthy of being a master -
This is called planning and winning from afar.
"Tsk, it's really like calling the wind and rain, and the changes are endless." Yan Zi's sigh was filled with envy.
He slowly let go of Wen Yu's hand, his movements hesitant and slow, as if he was afraid of being careless, but Wen Yu still attacked regardless.
Wen Yu naturally understood what he meant with a glance, so she gave him a reassuring look.
Turning around and looking at the altar, Song Linsheng and Mu Tong were together, probably discussing something.
Not long after, Song Lin gave birth to the altar and turned back, while Mu Tong stayed to continue presiding over the unfinished ceremony.
Wen Yu half-closed his eyes, his gaze passed over Song Linsheng, and looked at the Yuanshui River behind him, which was now calm and peaceful.
The bamboo raft dragon boat connected end to end was swaying slowly forward, just like when she had just arrived.
It seemed as if nothing that had just happened had happened.
Wen Yu clasped her hands together, tapping her arms lightly with her fingertips.
"You say..." Wen Yu narrowed his eyes and motioned Yan Zi to look forward, "Could it be..."
"You mean the spring amaranth?" Yan Zi immediately understood and continued.
"Spring grass?" Song Linsheng's voice sounded behind him.
Wen Yu and Yan Zi turned around and saw him walking quickly up the steps.
"Xiaoyu, Yanzi."
Song Linsheng hurried to Wen Yu's side. He quickly called out to Yan Zi and then asked Wen Yu:
"Xiaoyu said that what happened just now was related to the spring grass."
Since he asked this, Wen Yu did not avoid it at all, but the worry that flashed between her brows was exaggerated a little.
"Yeah, I'm really scared. What if it really is spring weed?" Wen Yu frowned slightly and glanced at Yan Zi beside her in a panic. "What if Yan Zi can't handle it?"
Yan Zi, who had been silent at the side, suddenly choked up, "You? Me?"
Wen Yu nodded seriously, with obvious panic on his face.
"Xiaoyu, don't be afraid." Song Linsheng pondered for a moment. "Whether it is really spring grass or not is still unknown, but it's not appropriate to make a big move on this matter. Why not wait until nightfall, and Yanzi and I will go investigate again."
Wen Yu turned his head and glanced at the crowd that had gathered again around the altar.
The place was bustling with people.
It is indeed not something that should be publicized.
"Yanzi, what do you think?" Wen Yu turned around and looked at Yanzi softly.
This woman is really...
Yan Zi looked helplessly between Song Linsheng and Wen Yu, and pulled the corners of his lips stiffly. He didn't understand for a moment who was the big demon.
"I'll go, I'll go."
"Thank you, great immortal." Wen Yu smiled cunningly, and his joy at having his plan succeeded was beyond words.
…
As the light faded and night fell, the worshipping crowds receded like the tide.
The bustle of the day was like a flash in the pan, and the Yuanshui River returned to its original tranquility.
After bidding farewell to Lord Mu, Wen Yu, Song Linsheng, and Yan Zi also left the viewing platform.
Although it is easy to observe from a high place, it is also really eye-catching.
Wen Yu lay on his back in the reeds beside the embankment, looking at the sparse stars and the boundless sky.
Occasionally, the night wind blew, lifting the loose hair on her temples and teasing her nose intentionally or unintentionally.
This place is secluded and easy to hide.
Song Linsheng sat beside her, while Yanzi was lying on the ground with her legs spread out like her.
"A-choo——" Wen Yu felt a chill in her nose, causing her back to bend.
Fortunately, there were a lot of insects chirping and frogs croaking around, which just drowned out her voice.
"Xiaoyu?"
Song Linsheng glanced sideways in response, and then his moon-white robe fell on Wen Yu's shoulders, covering most of her.
"It's windy at night, be careful not to catch a cold."
The sound of wind caused by the fluttering clothes blew on Yanzi's face, and he slowly turned his head to glance at him.
How can she be so delicate?
Song Linsheng is really...
Oh, mortal.
Wen Yu is probably a hundred or a thousand times stronger than him. If he knew that Wen Yu was a monster, he wondered if he would still be the same.
Does he know about this?
Yanzi's brain didn't allow him to think about such a complicated problem. He turned over and sat up, his back stiff, not looking at Song Linsheng and Wen Yu.
Wen Yu looked at the moon-white robe that covered her in front of her. It seemed like clouds cut from the horizon, light and soft.
"Ahem." Wen Yu looked up at the sky. It was almost time, so she stood up and the robe fell back onto Song Linsheng's shoulders.
"It wasn't me who caught a cold last time." Wen Yu patted Song Linsheng's shoulder, "Hurry up and get dressed."
"I..." Song Linsheng was speechless for a moment, but he didn't know how to explain it to Xiaoyu. He...
Yan Zi shrugged, seemingly unable to bear the two people beside her any longer.
"I'll go into the water and take a look—" Yan Zi said as she was about to get up.
"Wait!" Wen Yu called out in a low voice, and immediately followed Yan Zi's footsteps.
She raised her sleeve and held Yanzi's hand. The moment their palms touched, a faint green light penetrated into Yanzi's hand.
"It will lead you to find the direction." Wen Yu whispered in a voice that only she and Yan Zi could hear. "Be careful in everything, and don't force it."
Previously, Yanzi had searched for the spring amaranth underwater but could not find any trace of it, but she was able to find it easily.
Although he didn't know the exact reason behind this, to be on the safe side, Wen Yu gave a breath of his own aura to Yan Zi, asking him to pave the way for Yan Zi.
Yanzi paused, seeming a little surprised.
He glanced back at Wen Yu oddly and replied indifferently, "Yeah."
The night is dark, and the Yuanshui River is like a pool of ink in an inkstone, deep, dark and unfathomable.
Yanzi was like a swimming fish, silently entering the water without causing any ripples.
Everything is happening as expected.
But for some reason, the calmer the river was, the more uneasy Wen Yu felt.
She was tall and slender, like a thin yellow orchid standing in the night wind.
Song Linsheng hesitated while holding his outer robe. He didn't want to cause trouble for Xiaoyu, and even more so, he didn't want to make Xiaoyu unhappy.
But if he is asked to only care about himself, he will not be able to do it.
Wen Yu's shoulders sank, and he lowered his eyes to look.
The moon-white color covered her goose yellow dress, and the corners of her dress fluttered in the night wind, like the dancing of silent music.
Looking up, Song Linsheng's pale face was beside her.
There seemed to be some hesitation and doubt in his cheeks, but there was also a firmness and courage in his expression.
As if afraid that Wen Yu would refuse again, Song Linsheng moved his lips slightly, "Xiao Yu... I..."
"Shh!"
Wen Yu's face turned stern, and she grabbed Song Linsheng's wrist, pulling him close to her and protecting him by her side.
Song Linsheng fell silent and stopped talking, his expression suddenly becoming serious.
Xiaoyu's reaction must be abnormal.
Although he didn't want to be a Song Linsheng hiding behind Xiaoyu, the current situation was unclear and he didn't want to cause trouble for Xiaoyu.
Dusk was all around, chaos was everywhere, and the surroundings were filled with a thick, impenetrable darkness.
Wen Yu finally knew what was wrong.
——It’s too quiet.
The crowds fade away at night, and although it is quiet, it also makes all sounds clearer.
I don't know when, the chirping of insects and frogs disappeared, and the flowing water became silent...
It seemed as if everything along the Yuanshui River was wrapped in an airtight void, with no view of the sky when looking up and no view of the ground when looking down.
Wen Yu tightened her palm and held Song Linsheng's wrist.
Song Linsheng is a mortal with dull senses, so he may not have noticed it yet.
But she could clearly feel the air currents flowing around her——
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