Splendid peasant girl busy farming

Chapter 12063

"There is a family of villagers on the island who have been doctors for generations. With them on the island, they can handle common ailments like headaches and fevers on their own."

"If it's serious, at least we can buy time to get off the island and go ashore for medical treatment."

"Wow, Brother Zuo, you've arranged everything so clearly and meticulously! You truly are the island lord in name and in fact!" Yang Ruoqing smiled, her eyes crinkling.

This island has existed for over a decade?
But why did she only find out today?

In her memory, Zuo Junmo had never mentioned it to her in the past ten years or so!

"By the way, Brother Zuo, does this island have a name?" she asked again.

He leaned forward, his hair falling across the water, the wind lifting it and brushing against her young and beautiful face, just like when he first saw her.

His unforgettable vivacity and charm were a brilliance he could never escape in his lifetime.

"Brother Zuo, what's wrong? Why aren't you saying anything?"

Yang Ruoqing raised her hand and waved it twice in front of Zuo Junmo.

As Zuo Junmo snapped back to his senses, Luo Fengtang, who had been standing on his other side, seemed to sense something. He moved and appeared behind Yang Ruoqing in the next second.

Luo Fengtang wrapped his large arm around Yang Ruoqing's waist and pulled her into his embrace.

"Qing'er, the mast is fragile, don't get too close."

Luo Fengtang gently reminded her, and while embracing Yang Ruoqing, he subtly positioned himself between her and Zuo Junmo, blocking Zuo Junmo's view.

Her eyes glanced at Zuo Junmo out of the corner of her eye, filled with scrutiny and a hint of displeasure.

Having regained his composure, Zuo Junmo realized his lapse in composure and sensed Luo Fengtang's displeasure.

He understood even more clearly that Luo Fengtang wouldn't say anything even if he was dissatisfied in front of Yang Ruoqing, because that would embarrass Yang Ruoqing.

Zuo Junmo's expression returned to normal. He pointed to the water and said, "I just saw a dark shadow swimming by underwater. It looked like a big fish, so I was distracted."

"By the way, Qing'er, what did you ask me earlier? I didn't hear you clearly."

Upon hearing Zuo Junmo's explanation, the displeasure in Luo Fengtang's eyes finally dissipated.

Maybe I'm just being overly sensitive?
They've already become in-laws, so even if Brother Zuo still has feelings for Qing'er, he should give up by now!
"A big fish? How big is it? Brother Zuo, are you sure it's a fish and not something else?" Yang Ruoqing's curiosity was piqued again when she heard this, and she peeked out from Luo Fengtang's arms to ask Zuo Junmo.

Both men were too tall; she had to stand on tiptoe to stand next to them.

Zuo Junmo shook his head: "I'm not quite sure either, that's why I was thinking about it and got distracted..."

This statement is tantamount to patching up the previous blunder.

Luo Fengtang had been secretly scrutinizing Zuo Junmo, and at this moment, he couldn't see anything wrong with Zuo Junmo's face.

So Luo Fengtang withdrew his scrutinizing gaze and followed Zuo Junmo's words, saying, "I once heard a story that there is a lakebed in one of the Eight Great Lakes that was once a town? Is this a rumor or is it true?"

"Is that how it's said? Brother Zuo, you're a local, why don't you come out and explain?" Yang Ruoqing also became very interested in this saying.

Zuo Junmo smiled and nodded, looking at the deep blue lake below, its surface reflecting the blue sky and white clouds.

"To be honest, since I was very young, I have heard the oldest elder in our area say that a long time ago, there was a large town right at the bottom of this lake where we are standing."

"The town had a large population and was said to be very developed in all aspects, no worse than it is now."

“There is an old well in the town. It is said that an evil dragon is locked in the well. One day, a wandering Taoist priest came and persuaded the villagers to fill the well with soil mixed with sheep dung, saying that this would completely prevent the evil dragon from coming out.”

"But when the ignorant villagers filled the well, bad things happened. Torrential rain fell from the sky, and the rain continued without stopping. It is said that the well was a sea eye. Blocking the sea eye prevented the Dragon King below from breathing. The Dragon King was furious and sent down torrential rain for months. That's when the Eight Great Lakes came to be. As for that town, it was submerged in such torrential rain and eventually sank to the bottom of the water."

"After countless years of evolution, that town sank completely to the bottom of the lake, never to rise again!"

"My God, is this a myth or real? It's unbelievable!" Yang Ruoqing's eyes lit up as she listened, gazing at the bottomless lake below. She wished she could dive in and investigate to see if such an ancient town really existed!
Zuo Junmo said, "This matter is probably half true and half false!"

"What do you mean? Which part is true and which part is false?" Yang Ruoqing continued to press.

Zuo Junmo said, "This body of water under our feet was a town a long time ago. This should be true because I have seen relevant records in the county annals of Huguang County. It is not difficult to deduce from the relevant clues recorded in the county annals that there was indeed an ancient town here a long time ago."

"But the false part is the truth about the town's demise."

“Not only that, the idea that blocking the sea eye would cause the Dragon King to rage is too far-fetched,” Zuo Junmo said.

Yang Ruoqing, however, did not think so: "Brother Zuo, if it were before, I might have thought it was too mysterious and therefore could not believe it completely."

"But ever since two snakes swam like dragons in the river behind our village last January, my views on the world and the world have changed a lot!"

Especially after learning that this was a world in a novel, Yang Ruoqing felt even more strongly that nothing was impossible in this world.

Zuo Junmo vividly remembers the two large snakes, one green and one black, that swam in the river at the foot of Mianniu Mountain last January. The incident had a huge impact, spreading not only throughout the surrounding villages but also throughout Huguang County. For a long time, it was the topic of conversation for everyone.

"Brother Zuo, is there any way to dive to the bottom of this lake and find out what's going on?" Luo Fengtang, who had been silent for a while, suddenly asked Zuo Junmo this question.

This question immediately ignited Yang Ruoqing's passion. There was no way around it; her innate adventurous spirit had always been there, but she had become so accustomed to her current peaceful life that it had remained dormant.

"Yes, Brother Zuo, do you still remember that year when we brought Chen'er and Wuyou to your house as guests, and then we went to explore the underground cave of Ziwei Cave, defeated the giant snake guarding the tomb, and finally obtained a Ganjiang Ancient Sword?"

That Ganjiang ancient sword is transparent. After it was taken out from the ancient tomb under the Ziwei Cave, Chen'er always carried it with him.

Zuo Junmo looked at the intense gazes of the couple in front of him and felt a little amused and exasperated.

"You two, you wouldn't be eyeing this underwater town again, would you?" "Hehe, it's been years since I've gone on an adventure, I'm itching to go," Yang Ruoqing said.

Things are different now. Not to mention that Luo Fengtang's martial arts skills have undergone a qualitative change, even Yang Ruoqing herself, after taking the Dragon Blood Pill that Luo Fengtang brought back last time, discovered that the effect of reversing youth was just the most inconspicuous one among the many effects of this Dragon Blood Pill!

Her martial arts skills, her physical fitness, and even her various physical indicators may have undergone a qualitative change!
So she wanted to find a dungeon map with a high difficulty level to grind experience and verify her guess. This was not only her idea, but also Luo Fengtang's idea.

As the saying goes, two different people might not share the same blanket!
What if there are some undiscovered treasures hidden in this silent ancient town at the bottom of the lake?
Based on Zuo Junmo's previous words, this ancient town, submerged underwater, is conservatively estimated to be over 500 years old.

The Great Qi Dynasty has only been established for less than two hundred years!

500 years ago, or even earlier dynasties! Yang Ruoqing was incredibly curious!
As for the coldness underwater?

She and Luo Fengtang are now both of extraordinary physical abilities. Although they are no different from normal people in their daily lives, experiencing cold, heat, hunger, and thirst, it is because they do not deliberately reverse their internal energy and face each day with the physical condition of ordinary people.

If they were to harness their immense internal energy, they would undoubtedly create an invisible defensive network around their bodies.

With this defensive network, they can test the bottom of the lake.

"Tang Yazi, Qing'er, are you... serious?" Zuo Junmo stared into the eyes of the couple in front of him and found that they didn't seem to be joking, nor did they seem to have made this decision on the spur of the moment.

“Brother Zuo, we’re serious. We’re not joking about our lives.” Luo Fengtang looked down at Yang Ruoqing beside him. He and Qing’er had actually secretly entered the depths of Mianniu Mountain without telling their families last time and found a cold pool under a waterfall to dive into.

The two eventually found an underground river at the bottom of the cold pool and swam out along it.

In the past, their lung capacity was only enough to hold their breath underwater for the time it takes to burn half an incense stick. Last time, the two of them were able to hold their breath underwater for the time it takes to burn an incense stick.

During this period, the two of them have been practicing their skills whenever they have free time, so they must have made progress and can last longer.

So this trip to the Great Lakes is a great opportunity to test the limits and see where things can go.

"Don't worry, Brother Zuo. Even if Tang Yazi and I can't dive to the bottom of the lake and find the ancient town in one go, we can definitely leave ourselves a way out and get out unharmed!" Yang Ruoqing chimed in from the side.

Zuo Junmo was truly shocked by the audacity of the two men.

"If you can really dive down and find the ancient town, it is said that there is a shrine in the town used for sacrifices, and inside there is a box, which is said to contain treasures!" Zuo Junmo's expression also became extremely serious.

Is there treasure in the underwater ancestral hall?

Yang Ruoqing looked at Luo Fengtang, her eyes shining.

Luo Fengtang raised his hand and pressed down on Yang Ruoqing's head. "I know you're excited, but don't get excited yet. Let Brother Zuo finish what he has to say."

Zuo Junmo said, "Because of this rumor, I have noticed that in recent years, many of the boats traveling around the Eight Great Lakes have been carrying out activities disguised as fishermen from other places, and they may all be after this underwater ancient town!"

"What is a water monkey? In our Changping Village, a water monkey refers to a water ghost, a fictional creature used by adults to scare children who love playing in the water, like a vengeful spirit from the bottom of the water!" Yang Ruoqing said.

Luo Fengtang explained on his behalf: "It's a term used by underwater tomb raiders, a term used in the underworld."

"I see!" Yang Ruoqing understood. When it came to tomb raiders, she got it.

Zuo Junmo looked at Luo Fengtang with admiration: "I didn't expect that Brother Fengtang, the mighty general, would also know the jargon of the underworld."

Luo Fengtang shook his head modestly: "There are quite a few brothers from the underworld in my army who have joined the army, and I've heard them mention some of them. However, when it comes to connections in both the legitimate and criminal worlds, I am far inferior to Brother Zuo!"

Zuo Junmo smiled faintly, "We're all in the same boat. Everyone has their strengths and weaknesses. When it comes to marching troops, deploying formations, and driving out the enemy, I'm far inferior to Brother Feng Tang!"

"Hey, why are you two men starting to flatter each other like this? Don't go off-topic, let's get back to the story about the water monkey!" Yang Ruoqing got anxious when she saw the two of them praising and being modest with each other, and immediately jumped in to interrupt them.

Luo Fengtang and Zuo Junmo exchanged a smile. Zuo Junmo was about to continue speaking when the children standing at the bow of the boat, looking at the scenery, shouted loudly, "We're here! We're here!"

"We've arrived on the island!"

"Tuantuan, Yuanyuan, you're not allowed to jump around. Let me and your brother-in-law hold your hands when you get off the boat." This was Luo Wuyou's voice.

The children's voices reached the stern of the boat, and the three of them paused their conversation.

Zuo Junmo said, "Qing'er, Brother Feng Tang, let's get off the boat first. We can talk about it in detail later when we have time!"

"it is good!"

The boatman was indeed a seasoned veteran who frequently traveled this waterway every day; when the boat docked, he was incredibly steady.

The children disembarked first, and when it was Yang Ruoqing's turn, she lifted her skirt, preparing to step onto the deck in front.

Ahead of him, Zuo Junmo was already standing at the other end of the deck, his arm raised as if ready to take her hand at any moment.

Behind her, Luo Fengtang also stood with his arms slightly outstretched, ready for any eventuality.

Seeing the nervous expressions on the faces of the two men in front of and behind her, Yang Ruoqing couldn't help but stand there and laugh.

"Hey, who are you two looking down on with all this tension? I've even dared to explore the bottom of the lake, why would I care about this deck?"

If she can't even stand firmly on a deck connecting to the shore, what kind of danger is she going to explore in the water? That's ridiculous!
"Qing'er, I believe in you," Luo Fengtang said with a smile, but when Yang Ruoqing turned around, Luo Fengtang's tense state did not relax.

Zuo Junmo smiled gently, lowered his hands, and stepped aside.

The three of them disembarked smoothly and went up the steps.

At this moment, Zuo Jinling and Luo Wuyou, along with the two little brothers, had already run ahead to a place where a boundary marker stood.

Yang Ruoqing looked up at the island, the hillside, and the pagoda atop the mountain, and was about to ask Zuo Junmo if the island in the middle of the lake had a name when…
Suddenly, a clear, crisp voice came from ahead, reciting the large characters on the boundary marker: "Nian, Qing, Dao!"

Nianqing Island?
Yang Ruoqing blinked. Why does this name sound so cheesy and pretentious?