Chapter 169
The Legend of Jiang Shen
Chapter 169 The Legend of Jiang Shen
Youzhou official road.
Just after light rain, more than a dozen carriages ran over the slightly muddy road.
Escorts armed with swords, riding tall horses, sent each other all the way.
There was even a hint of aura fluctuations in some of the carriages.
Looking at it, it seems that there are practitioners among them.
As one of the largest local chambers of commerce in Youzhou, Qianjin Chamber of Commerce almost takes over half of the light merchant trade in Youzhou.
With such wealth and power, it is natural to be able to enshrine those who can afford to cultivate as their platform.
In a carriage at the back, a small and clumsy incense burner is slowly emitting green smoke.
Now is the rainy season, there are many mosquitoes, burning incense is a good way to drive them away.
In the carriage, Jiang Nan and Mo Yizhen sat together, and opposite them were two men, one old and one young.
The old man was dressed in a green robe, his figure was slightly fat, and his brows showed shrewdness. He was the head of the caravan, Zhao Yecheng.
And that young man's name is Deng Li.
He is about the same age as Jiang Nan, with a handsome appearance, a dusty temperament, and aura around him. He is one of the worshipers of the Qianjin Chamber of Commerce.
Generally speaking, caravan driving does not need to be accompanied by a repairer.
However, the Qianjin Chamber of Commerce is very large, and every time it transports goods, it is a fortune.
It is unavoidable that there will be treacherous cultivators coveting, so every time you go out of the car, you will be accompanied by a cultivator to prevent accidents.
This time, the destination of the caravan led by Zhao Yezhen was Dayou Mountain in the north of Youzhou, where medicinal materials and rare trees were harvested.
And the place where the two of Jiangnan were going was Wangjiang County at the foot of Dayou Mountain.
When Mo Yizhen was in Jianlu, he heard a deacon talk about it.
During the rainy season, there will be a huge water dragon festival on the Ningjiang River in Wangjiang County in the north of Youzhou.
At that time, there will be hundreds of dragon boats vying for the lead on the mighty river, and Wangjiang County at this time can also be called one of the most prosperous areas in Youzhou. Countless tourists will come to enjoy the river scenery together, which is extremely lively.
So after Mo Yizhen decided to go down the mountain to experience the world of mortals, he regarded it as one of the places to go.
After the two of them left the Sword Cottage, they happened to run into the convoy of the Qianjin Chamber of Commerce, and learned that Zhao Yezhen and others were going to Dayou Mountain.
Jiang Nan was ready to pay some money and let the caravan take them on the road together.
And Zhao Yezhen is worthy of being a veteran of the world for many years. After learning that the two came from Jianlu, he didn't take any money, so he invited the two to go with him.
Sword Hut disciple, that is a giant tiger skin.
With these two colleagues, this journey can be said to be a peace of mind.
Of course, Jiangnan slightly adjusted his appearance with the technique of transforming the fetus into a shape, so that he looked completely different from the portrait on the king's notice.
And Mo Yizhen only said that the two were ordinary disciples of Jianlu, and did not reveal their identities.
Otherwise, if Zhao Yezhen knew that the scholar-like young man in front of him was the current king of Shenwu Zhenxi, he might have to slap him on the spot...
"Master, go all the way along the Ningjiang River. After Wuzhuang Mountain, you will be at the boundary of Wangjiang."
"It is also thanks to Deng Gongfeng and the two masters sitting in the town, the road is calm and the waves are calm, and the thieves are all terrified."
"Great!"
Zhao Yezhen waved his hand, pointed at the mighty river outside the window, and said so.
"Master Zhao is being polite, but the Qianjin Chamber of Commerce is well-known in the entire Great Xia, who dares to snatch it?" Jiang Nan bowed his hands and replied.
Deng Li at the side glanced at Jiangnan, sniffed, and didn't speak.
And listening to the two people flattering each other, Mo Yizhen blinked in a daze.
Ever since she went down the mountain, her spiritual sense has been unfolding all the time.
They didn't find any bandits along the way, let alone being frightened by the two.
Jiang Nan obviously knew this too, how could he sing along with Mr. Zhao?
Could it be that this is the business bragging that Mr. Jiang once said?
Mo Yizhen thought to himself, this mundane matter is indeed much more complicated than cultivation.
.
In the middle of the night, the caravan set up camp at the foot of Wuzhuang Mountain. After a night's rest, they will be able to reach the boundary of Wangjiang County tomorrow.
After dinner, Jiang Nan and Mo Yizhen lit a fire together.
On the other side is where the large caravan troops are located.
Over there, a few rough men drank some wine, bragging about their heroic stories with flushed faces.
However, some young guys frequently cast their eyes on the Jiangnan two.
Even if they travel far and wide, they have seen quite a few girls.
But the girl who came from the sword house like a fairy made them feel extremely amazing.
It's a pity that the girl looks frosty, and she is a practitioner, these guys dare not come forward to disturb her.
Can only feast our eyes.
The bonfire was burning, dispelling a little chill.
In the sound of crackling firewood burning.
Zhao Yezhen came over with an incense burner in hand, "It's better to burn incense in this weather, it can repel mosquitoes and dispel the cold."
After putting down the censer, he cupped his hands and said goodbye, "I won't bother you any more, you two should rest early."
Jiang Nan nodded, "Master Zhao is worrying."
After Zhao Yezhen left, Jiang Nan looked at Mo Yizhen, "Yizhen, how do you feel about this trip?"
The latter frowned slightly, and said: "There are many things that are completely different from those in the Sword Hut. It turns out that it is so troublesome to deal with people, and you have to say a lot of things against your will."
Jiang Nan smiled: "It's the same all over the world, but the sword house is different."
"The so-called sophistication of the world is nothing more than being polite to each other, which is the norm."
"Okay, it's getting late, let's rest first. We will arrive at Wangjiang County tomorrow, and it should be even more lively there."
Jiangnan came slowly.
From the looks of it, although Mo Yizhen was gifted in the way of cultivation, he was a blank slate in terms of human relationships.
Along the way, he was like a curious baby, curious about everything, and didn't understand anything.
Jiang Nan couldn't help but have the illusion of taking his children to see the world.
Mo Yizhen nodded slightly, and finally said, "Sir, you are so kind."
Jiangnan: "?"
I just talked about the ways of the world, this girl is too quick to learn and use, right?
"Yizhen, there is no need to be so polite between us."
Mo Yizhen shook her head, "Sir, this is not out of politeness, but from the bottom of my heart."
"When I was in the sword hut, my master once helped Yizhen to realize the Tao with a word; now that I am out of the sword hut, I am like a teacher like a father, teaching each other with gentle words. It is a great fortune for Yizhen to meet my husband."
After all, he got into the tent.
Jiang Nan was stunned for a while, then touched his nose.
This girl only remembered his kindness, but she completely forgot that at the time of the Sword Tomb, if she hadn't dragged her time desperately to let the blue lamp light.
I guess I have already died under Ye Ye's sword, right?
It is also because of this that a person like Jiang Nan who is afraid of trouble will readily agree when she invites her to go down the mountain.
If it's someone else, that's not necessarily the case.
.
The next day, the convoy continued its journey.
In the afternoon, drive into Wangjiang County.
In the carriage, Zhao Yechen asked, "Two masters, is this the first time you have come to look at the river?"
Jiang Nan nodded: "That's true. I heard that the Water Dragon Festival is very lively, so I came here because of its reputation."
Wen Yan, Zhao Yezhen smiled slightly: "Wangjiang Water Dragon Festival is indeed well-known. But does Master know the origin of this Water Dragon Festival?"
Jiang Nan shook his head.
"It is said that in ancient times, in the depths of the Ningjiang River, there was a dragon with three heads, which was so magical."
"The common people call it the God of the River and worship it day and night, but one day, the dragon suddenly disappeared."
"To commemorate it, people began to take dragon-shaped long boats, paraded on the river to worship, and sprinkled blood."
"Over time, the custom of the Water Dragon Festival has formed in Wangjiang County."
Zhao Ye talked eloquently and slowly.
After listening, Jiang Nan nodded, cupped his hands and said, "I have never heard of such an allusion. Thank you, Master Zhao, for clarifying the confusion."
"Hahaha, the old man just heard rumors about tea and wine, master don't need to care about it." Zhao Ye looked at Jiangnan, and it became more and more pleasing to the eye.
As one of the principals of Qianjin Chamber of Commerce, although he doesn't practice cultivation, he has come into contact with many practitioners.
Cultivators of Jiangnan's age are mostly arrogant.
For example, Deng Li, another cultivator in the carriage, exudes an aura that strangers and acquaintances should not get close to.
When Zhao Yezhen was discussing with him, he also liked to ignore him, with a condescending look.
And the cultivator naturally noticed Zhao Yechen's gaze, snorted and snorted softly.
Some contemptuously looked at the two of Jiangnan.
It seems that they don't understand why they are so enthusiastic about mortals, but they lose face as practitioners.
Soon, the convoy drove into Wangjiang County.
But Zhao Yezhen had a puzzled look on his face, and murmured,
"It's strange. Wangjiang County is very lively when it comes to the Water Dragon Festival in previous years. Why is it so deserted this year?"
Jiang Nan also looked out.
On the wide streets and alleys, there are only pedestrians in twos and threes, but it is lonely.
On the other side of the mighty river, there was no sign of any boats.
Where the carriage passed by, women and children could even be seen crying along the street, the wailing was endless.
Jiang Nan frowned slightly, "Boss Zhao, the last time you came here to look at the river, was it like this?"
"No, the old man came here once a year ago, when the New Year was approaching, and it was extremely prosperous."
Zhao Yezhen shook his head slowly, "But I don't know what happened in just a few short months, so that I am so...depressed."
(End of this chapter)
Youzhou official road.
Just after light rain, more than a dozen carriages ran over the slightly muddy road.
Escorts armed with swords, riding tall horses, sent each other all the way.
There was even a hint of aura fluctuations in some of the carriages.
Looking at it, it seems that there are practitioners among them.
As one of the largest local chambers of commerce in Youzhou, Qianjin Chamber of Commerce almost takes over half of the light merchant trade in Youzhou.
With such wealth and power, it is natural to be able to enshrine those who can afford to cultivate as their platform.
In a carriage at the back, a small and clumsy incense burner is slowly emitting green smoke.
Now is the rainy season, there are many mosquitoes, burning incense is a good way to drive them away.
In the carriage, Jiang Nan and Mo Yizhen sat together, and opposite them were two men, one old and one young.
The old man was dressed in a green robe, his figure was slightly fat, and his brows showed shrewdness. He was the head of the caravan, Zhao Yecheng.
And that young man's name is Deng Li.
He is about the same age as Jiang Nan, with a handsome appearance, a dusty temperament, and aura around him. He is one of the worshipers of the Qianjin Chamber of Commerce.
Generally speaking, caravan driving does not need to be accompanied by a repairer.
However, the Qianjin Chamber of Commerce is very large, and every time it transports goods, it is a fortune.
It is unavoidable that there will be treacherous cultivators coveting, so every time you go out of the car, you will be accompanied by a cultivator to prevent accidents.
This time, the destination of the caravan led by Zhao Yezhen was Dayou Mountain in the north of Youzhou, where medicinal materials and rare trees were harvested.
And the place where the two of Jiangnan were going was Wangjiang County at the foot of Dayou Mountain.
When Mo Yizhen was in Jianlu, he heard a deacon talk about it.
During the rainy season, there will be a huge water dragon festival on the Ningjiang River in Wangjiang County in the north of Youzhou.
At that time, there will be hundreds of dragon boats vying for the lead on the mighty river, and Wangjiang County at this time can also be called one of the most prosperous areas in Youzhou. Countless tourists will come to enjoy the river scenery together, which is extremely lively.
So after Mo Yizhen decided to go down the mountain to experience the world of mortals, he regarded it as one of the places to go.
After the two of them left the Sword Cottage, they happened to run into the convoy of the Qianjin Chamber of Commerce, and learned that Zhao Yezhen and others were going to Dayou Mountain.
Jiang Nan was ready to pay some money and let the caravan take them on the road together.
And Zhao Yezhen is worthy of being a veteran of the world for many years. After learning that the two came from Jianlu, he didn't take any money, so he invited the two to go with him.
Sword Hut disciple, that is a giant tiger skin.
With these two colleagues, this journey can be said to be a peace of mind.
Of course, Jiangnan slightly adjusted his appearance with the technique of transforming the fetus into a shape, so that he looked completely different from the portrait on the king's notice.
And Mo Yizhen only said that the two were ordinary disciples of Jianlu, and did not reveal their identities.
Otherwise, if Zhao Yezhen knew that the scholar-like young man in front of him was the current king of Shenwu Zhenxi, he might have to slap him on the spot...
"Master, go all the way along the Ningjiang River. After Wuzhuang Mountain, you will be at the boundary of Wangjiang."
"It is also thanks to Deng Gongfeng and the two masters sitting in the town, the road is calm and the waves are calm, and the thieves are all terrified."
"Great!"
Zhao Yezhen waved his hand, pointed at the mighty river outside the window, and said so.
"Master Zhao is being polite, but the Qianjin Chamber of Commerce is well-known in the entire Great Xia, who dares to snatch it?" Jiang Nan bowed his hands and replied.
Deng Li at the side glanced at Jiangnan, sniffed, and didn't speak.
And listening to the two people flattering each other, Mo Yizhen blinked in a daze.
Ever since she went down the mountain, her spiritual sense has been unfolding all the time.
They didn't find any bandits along the way, let alone being frightened by the two.
Jiang Nan obviously knew this too, how could he sing along with Mr. Zhao?
Could it be that this is the business bragging that Mr. Jiang once said?
Mo Yizhen thought to himself, this mundane matter is indeed much more complicated than cultivation.
.
In the middle of the night, the caravan set up camp at the foot of Wuzhuang Mountain. After a night's rest, they will be able to reach the boundary of Wangjiang County tomorrow.
After dinner, Jiang Nan and Mo Yizhen lit a fire together.
On the other side is where the large caravan troops are located.
Over there, a few rough men drank some wine, bragging about their heroic stories with flushed faces.
However, some young guys frequently cast their eyes on the Jiangnan two.
Even if they travel far and wide, they have seen quite a few girls.
But the girl who came from the sword house like a fairy made them feel extremely amazing.
It's a pity that the girl looks frosty, and she is a practitioner, these guys dare not come forward to disturb her.
Can only feast our eyes.
The bonfire was burning, dispelling a little chill.
In the sound of crackling firewood burning.
Zhao Yezhen came over with an incense burner in hand, "It's better to burn incense in this weather, it can repel mosquitoes and dispel the cold."
After putting down the censer, he cupped his hands and said goodbye, "I won't bother you any more, you two should rest early."
Jiang Nan nodded, "Master Zhao is worrying."
After Zhao Yezhen left, Jiang Nan looked at Mo Yizhen, "Yizhen, how do you feel about this trip?"
The latter frowned slightly, and said: "There are many things that are completely different from those in the Sword Hut. It turns out that it is so troublesome to deal with people, and you have to say a lot of things against your will."
Jiang Nan smiled: "It's the same all over the world, but the sword house is different."
"The so-called sophistication of the world is nothing more than being polite to each other, which is the norm."
"Okay, it's getting late, let's rest first. We will arrive at Wangjiang County tomorrow, and it should be even more lively there."
Jiangnan came slowly.
From the looks of it, although Mo Yizhen was gifted in the way of cultivation, he was a blank slate in terms of human relationships.
Along the way, he was like a curious baby, curious about everything, and didn't understand anything.
Jiang Nan couldn't help but have the illusion of taking his children to see the world.
Mo Yizhen nodded slightly, and finally said, "Sir, you are so kind."
Jiangnan: "?"
I just talked about the ways of the world, this girl is too quick to learn and use, right?
"Yizhen, there is no need to be so polite between us."
Mo Yizhen shook her head, "Sir, this is not out of politeness, but from the bottom of my heart."
"When I was in the sword hut, my master once helped Yizhen to realize the Tao with a word; now that I am out of the sword hut, I am like a teacher like a father, teaching each other with gentle words. It is a great fortune for Yizhen to meet my husband."
After all, he got into the tent.
Jiang Nan was stunned for a while, then touched his nose.
This girl only remembered his kindness, but she completely forgot that at the time of the Sword Tomb, if she hadn't dragged her time desperately to let the blue lamp light.
I guess I have already died under Ye Ye's sword, right?
It is also because of this that a person like Jiang Nan who is afraid of trouble will readily agree when she invites her to go down the mountain.
If it's someone else, that's not necessarily the case.
.
The next day, the convoy continued its journey.
In the afternoon, drive into Wangjiang County.
In the carriage, Zhao Yechen asked, "Two masters, is this the first time you have come to look at the river?"
Jiang Nan nodded: "That's true. I heard that the Water Dragon Festival is very lively, so I came here because of its reputation."
Wen Yan, Zhao Yezhen smiled slightly: "Wangjiang Water Dragon Festival is indeed well-known. But does Master know the origin of this Water Dragon Festival?"
Jiang Nan shook his head.
"It is said that in ancient times, in the depths of the Ningjiang River, there was a dragon with three heads, which was so magical."
"The common people call it the God of the River and worship it day and night, but one day, the dragon suddenly disappeared."
"To commemorate it, people began to take dragon-shaped long boats, paraded on the river to worship, and sprinkled blood."
"Over time, the custom of the Water Dragon Festival has formed in Wangjiang County."
Zhao Ye talked eloquently and slowly.
After listening, Jiang Nan nodded, cupped his hands and said, "I have never heard of such an allusion. Thank you, Master Zhao, for clarifying the confusion."
"Hahaha, the old man just heard rumors about tea and wine, master don't need to care about it." Zhao Ye looked at Jiangnan, and it became more and more pleasing to the eye.
As one of the principals of Qianjin Chamber of Commerce, although he doesn't practice cultivation, he has come into contact with many practitioners.
Cultivators of Jiangnan's age are mostly arrogant.
For example, Deng Li, another cultivator in the carriage, exudes an aura that strangers and acquaintances should not get close to.
When Zhao Yezhen was discussing with him, he also liked to ignore him, with a condescending look.
And the cultivator naturally noticed Zhao Yechen's gaze, snorted and snorted softly.
Some contemptuously looked at the two of Jiangnan.
It seems that they don't understand why they are so enthusiastic about mortals, but they lose face as practitioners.
Soon, the convoy drove into Wangjiang County.
But Zhao Yezhen had a puzzled look on his face, and murmured,
"It's strange. Wangjiang County is very lively when it comes to the Water Dragon Festival in previous years. Why is it so deserted this year?"
Jiang Nan also looked out.
On the wide streets and alleys, there are only pedestrians in twos and threes, but it is lonely.
On the other side of the mighty river, there was no sign of any boats.
Where the carriage passed by, women and children could even be seen crying along the street, the wailing was endless.
Jiang Nan frowned slightly, "Boss Zhao, the last time you came here to look at the river, was it like this?"
"No, the old man came here once a year ago, when the New Year was approaching, and it was extremely prosperous."
Zhao Yezhen shook his head slowly, "But I don't know what happened in just a few short months, so that I am so...depressed."
(End of this chapter)