novel-bin Chapter 96, I'm going to fight three of them!
Chapter 96, I'm going to fight three of them!
Chapter 97, 96: I'm going to take on three!
Upon arriving at the location, Ren Qingshan realized it was the Hu Ji Pavilion, which exuded Western Region charm, was magnificent and resplendent, and featured strange yet cheerful music that instantly lifted one's spirits.
Yes, I was just trying to calm my temper; it's part of martial arts training.
With his last shred of composure, Ren Qingshan quickly took out a disguise from his pocket, turned his face to a ginger yellow, added a large beard, found the most luxurious restaurant, paid the five taels of silver entrance fee, and strode in.
The main hall has a high ceiling and a wide ceiling, with two tables standing on the left and right.
On both the first and second floors, there were dozens of wooden tables, and the place was packed with customers, all of whom were yellow-skinned and had black hair. Among them were even some women, who were not hostesses but guests themselves, and they were all very dashing.
This is a bar!
The atmosphere in Beijing is surprisingly open!
Ren Qingshan thought to himself, sitting down in the individual traveler area, Huaiyin was still the countryside, while Beijing had already become an international metropolis.
A bloody battle is taking place on the left stage, a white slave and a black slave, fighting to the death with bare hands, like a beast fight, with flesh and blood everywhere.
On the right stage, however, was Hu dance. The strips of cloth-like clothing created a seductive allure, and the dancers spun around with slender waists as fast as the wind, occasionally performing high kicks and splits, which drew cheers from the audience.
"Would you like to place a bet, sir?"
"The next deadly battle will take place in about an incense stick's time."
"The opponent—"
The woman who came to promote her product spoke clearly and had a figure comparable to a Victoria's Secret supermodel. Her half-exposed chest was stuffed with loose silver, yet she maintained an amazing level of control, and it didn't fall off even when she bent over to the side.
"I'm not betting. I want to go upstairs and arrange for two servants to sleep with me—no, three."
The woman was stunned, but then her face lit up with a radiant smile.
The other guests couldn't help but chuckle at this, giving a thumbs-up and raising their glasses with smiles: "Brave warrior!"
The next day at noon.
The passengers on the treasure ship gradually returned, each carrying a large amount of goods, and chatted animatedly about their experiences in the capital.
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It was past noon, but Ren Qingshan still hadn't returned.
Ren Yaowu was not there either.
After patiently waiting for more than an hour, the two men finally arrived in a hurry, jumped onto the boat, and then arranged for boatmen to pull the boat, raise the sails, and head back home.
on the deck.
Ren Qingshan watched the majestic city recede into the distance, feeling refreshed and invigorated by the moist air.
Footsteps sounded behind him. He turned around and saw Liu Yunfei, Niu Ben, and Feng Peng. Liu and Niu both had smiles on their faces, but Feng Peng looked sullen.
Feng Peng is one of the six constables in Huaiyin County. He has an uncle who works in the Ministry of Justice. He was sent to deliver a letter to Gu Qinglin, the Vice Minister of Justice, who is Fang Yanping's good friend and mentor.
A Vice Minister is a high-ranking official of the fourth rank, already considered an important minister of the court.
According to Fang Yanping, Master Gu was far more honest and upright than himself. Master Gu would certainly not like the matter of offering tribute, but he still had to explain it to him—so he did not send Ren Qingshan.
"My lord, Lord Fang's letter has been delivered. Lord Gu is furious, denouncing him for currying favor, being obsequious, and shameless."
Feng Peng gave a dismal report, his face filled with sorrow and a bitter smile.
"You've worked hard. Don't be afraid of being scolded; it shows your care. When you return, Lord Fang will surely reward you handsomely—what else did he say?"
Ren Qingshan's voice was gentle, offering ample emotional support to the person taking the blame.
Feng Peng's expression softened slightly: "After Lord Gu finished cursing, he said it would be best to distribute all of the Qian family's land to the poor, and also distribute the silver. Giving away all that pure silver to the emperor would be such a waste. Does the emperor need this little bit of money? He wants to go to the palace to petition for the exemption of Huaiyin County's grain tax for the following year, as a substitute for this 500,000 taels."
"Lord Gu is using offense as a form of defense, which is a good thing. He's taking charge of this matter."
Ren Qingshan made a firm judgment and inwardly praised him: "Having someone in the court speaks makes things much easier; my good buddy really knows how to clean up my mess!"
The three of them suddenly realized what was going on, exchanged glances, and their faces lit up with joy.
"I went to the Demon Suppression Division and found out some information about the Qian family. Qian Boda is over seventy years old and lost his position because he did not break through to the Innate Realm. The one who is now in charge of the command is Xiao Wujiu, the third-place scholar in the previous imperial examination, who is already an Innate Realm expert. There have been many personnel changes in the capital in the past two years. It is said that His Majesty intends to promote young martial artists to higher positions and has set the threshold for the fourth rank above the Innate Realm."
Liu Yunfei whispered another piece of news.
Ren Qingshan glanced at him, seemingly lost in thought—the rejuvenation of cadres?
This news is also good news for me. Once I break through to the Innate Realm and pass the Martial Arts Examination next year, I'm afraid I'll rise to prominence immediately.
"I—I didn't find out anything, haha. Last night I went to the orchid shop to have some fun. When I woke up this morning, I heard that there was a big-bearded guy in the shop next door who ordered three orchids. He didn't even watch the fighting or dancing. He just went upstairs and fought all night. Tsk, what a fierce guy."
Niu Ben laughed rudely, saying that he came from a military background and that this was always his nature; he loved to make crude jokes.
"Hahaha, do you know who it is? So incredibly brave!"
Ren Qingshan looked concerned, his toes secretly digging into the ground, and asked casually.
"I don't know, I didn't see it with my own eyes. Maybe it's just boasting. Who can fight all night long? Three of them, no less! Even a martial artist couldn't do that. He'd probably die on that Hu woman's belly."
Ren Qingshan echoed, a slight smile playing on his lips, concealing his accomplishment and fame.
Disguise is indeed useful, extremely useful!
The treasure ship returned, still traveling day and night with favorable winds and currents, and its speed was even faster than on the way there.
Six days later in the blink of an eye.
As they approached Shuangfeng Gorge, Ren Qingshan instructed the boatmen to turn the sails around, slow down, and begin casting their fishing nets.
This is the location where Ren Yaowu said he discovered the "Silver Sea Dragon".
The Shuangfeng Gorge area is located at a bend in the river, where a tributary flows in from the right. The water is slow and deep, and due to the terrain, it is rarely visited by people. Water bandits often roam the area, and boats usually pass by in groups and quickly.
The boat moved at an extremely slow speed, and the fishing net was slowly pulled away.
Ren Qingshan circulated his inner energy, wearing only shorts, carrying a dagger and a fish basket, and leaped off the bow of the boat.
He had already laid the groundwork these past few days. Whenever his temper flared up, he would dive deep into the icy river to calm himself down. He also mentioned that he liked to eat fish and would occasionally hunt for them.
The people on the treasure ship were used to it and did not know that there were five spiritual objects.
As for the 300,000 taels of silver, it was mostly intended to be used to help Lord Fang make connections in the capital.
at this time.
After entering the water.
Ren Qingshan covered his eyelids with his inner energy, widened his eyes, and looked at everything underwater.
A swordfish darted past, seemingly provoked, its sharp mouth suddenly stabbing out. Ren Qingshan casually crushed it to death and put it into his fish basket.
Continue descending.
Most of the five elemental spirits are guarded by demonic beasts. I wonder what kind of demonic beast guards the "Silver Sea Dragon".
Glancing at the shadow of the treasure ship above, he felt slightly more at ease. Ren Qingshan activated the Phoenix Crystal in his Divine Sealing Acupoint, revealing a trace of fire.
Based on the "treasure ship".
Using oneself as bait.
Water and fire complement each other. Whether they are demons or spiritual beings of the five elements, their perception far surpasses that of humans. They can generally sense things. If they cannot sense something, then they are lucky.
Ren Qingshan wasn't entirely confident about catching this creature; he was just giving it a try.
Two and a half hours later————
As Ren Qingshan walked through the underwater mud and sand, he suddenly felt a ripple under his feet. The water flowed abnormally, and in the murky water, a pair of large, black, and sharp claws, each as long as an adult's arm, swiftly clamped down.
This clamping motion, reminiscent of a martial arts master, is like the simultaneous movement of both claws, attacking from both sides with remarkable skill.
With a violent burst of true energy, Ren Qingshan's legs felt like they were about to break a mountain. He narrowly escaped from the gap between the two claws, but his fish basket was crushed. Out of the corner of his eye, he looked down and saw a crab the size of a millstone, which had obviously become a demon!
Below its navel, a faint glimmer of silver is revealed.
Silver Sea Dragon!