Knife splashing

Chapter 207 The Legend of Dragon
There was a dim candlelight in the room.

A group of people sat there, staring at each other.

Li Yan and others were there, including Chen Jizu and his father who was in charge of the Chamber of Commerce, all with gloomy faces.

Such a loud noise in the middle of the night naturally alarmed many people.

Some people came out to watch the fun, and the owner of the guild hall, Chen Jizu and his son, had also arrived. Seeing what was happening, they said some nice words and asked everyone to disperse.

Sitting on the chair opposite them was a fat young man with his head down and a depressed look on his face.

It was the person who recited the poem the day before yesterday.

The fat man looked quite festive, dressed in a Confucian robe made of black cloth, was plump and white, wore a Confucian scarf on his head, and wore a pair of ebony glasses.

Chen Jizu's father, named Chen Yuanqing, was not only the owner of the Jiangsu and Zhejiang Guild Hall, but also a big businessman.

He stared at the fat man, angrily saying, "Tell me, when did you master the magic? And when did you become a treasure-hoarder?"

Li Yan and others were also curious when they heard this.

Chen Jizu has already introduced the origin of this fat man.

His surname is Lin and his given name is Lin Yu. He came from a prominent family in Wuzhou. Not only did he own a large amount of fertile land, he also ran a silk workshop and various shops. Many of his ancestors even served as officials.

Moreover, Lin Yu had been known for his talent since he was young. He had a photographic memory and was well-known in the surrounding area. He easily passed the imperial examination.

It can be said that except for being fat, he has everything.

And the other party, at some point, had become a treasure-hoarder and could even control the wooden guest to come into their room to spy on the treasure.

If this kind of person wants money, he can easily take out tens of thousands of taels.

I really can't understand why they would do such a sneaky thing.

Fatty Lin Yu was silent for a long time before he muttered, "My master didn't allow me to tell you, but I learned it since I was a child and kept it a secret from my family."

"No wonder!"

Chen Yuanqing sneered, "You've learned some superficial skills, and you want to cause trouble everywhere, right? You didn't even let your family follow you, and you ran here alone. You're really brave."

"Now, why do you want to sneak into someone's room?"

Lin Yu secretly glanced at Li Yan and the others, and said awkwardly: "They have a strong aura of treasure. I have no ill intentions, I just feel itchy and want to see what it is."

Li Yan's expression changed slightly, and he said in a deep voice: "You have awakened your clairvoyance? Can you still see the aura of the treasure?"

Zhao Luzi once told him about a type of person who had awakened their eyesight and could see qi. But unlike others, this type of person could see not only gang qi and evil qi, but also the precious qi emitted by treasures.

This kind of person can be said to be a natural treasure hoarder.

Lin Yu smiled and nodded, saying, "This young man is very knowledgeable. Few people know about the precious energy."

Chen Yuanqing on the side said coldly: "How audacious! I will definitely tell your father about this."

"Also, which lineage did you learn from?"

"Going to the mountains, exploring the sea, or looking for seclusion?"

Li Yan remained calm and glanced at the old man.

The reason why Han Kun could become the elder of Cao Gang was all due to the operation of this old man. He can even call out the three meridians of the Bibao man at one breath. He is definitely not an ordinary person!

Lin Yu grabbed the edge of his clothes and twisted it around. Seeing that he couldn't hide it, he said dejectedly, "My master learned a lot. He knew a little bit about the three meridians. Later, he followed others to go out to sea and never came back."

"Well, I really have never used magic to harm anyone..."

Chen Yuanqing shook his head slightly, sighed, and bowed to Li Yan, saying, "Young Master Li, this Lin Yu is the son of my good friend, so he can be considered my nephew. Please forgive me if I have offended you."

"Whatever compensation you want, I will give it to you."

"The old man is joking."

Li Yan shook his head and said, "The old gentleman has already been kind and righteous by letting us live here. Besides, there is no loss, so no compensation is required."

As he said that, he turned his head and looked across. "The only thing I'm curious about is that the one who made Brother Lin stay here for such a long time must not be a beauty, right?"

Lin Yu smiled awkwardly when he heard this.

Seeing his expression, Chen Yuanqing became even more annoyed. "Just tell me what you are saying. Your Lin family has so many treasures, and you personally come here to keep them. You are just bored!"

“It’s different!”

Lin Yu became more alert and said mysteriously:

"Here... there is a dragon!"

Seeing everyone's disbelief, he immediately became anxious and said, "This is mentioned in the booklet left by my master."

"There are dragon spirit treasures in the mountains near Yunyang, but since the time is not right, we did not act rashly."

"I didn't believe it at first, and I came here just out of curiosity, but I actually saw the dragon energy and the dragon shadow!"

"Also, do you know the origin of Yunyang Prefecture?"

"It is said that in ancient times, a meteorite fell from the sky, and the night was as bright as day, dazzling for dozens of miles, and there was thunder like the roar of a dragon."

"The place where the meteorite fell is the yang in the north and the yin in the south, the yang in the left and the yin in the right. The area near where the meteorite fell coincides with the place where the dragon energy appeared."

"I guess what fell was not a meteorite, but a dragon. At least there should be dragon bones or something...

Although he was very confident, Chen Yuanqing obviously didn't believe him and said coldly, "You are well-read, but don't you know what dragon nature is?"

"A dragon can be big or small, can rise or hide, and has the ability to swallow up the heaven and earth. When it's big, it swallows up the heaven and spits out the earth, and when it's small, it hides. From ancient times to the present, how many people have actually seen one?"

"It's no use thinking about this."

"If you really want to contribute to the Lin family, the wooden guest left by your master is a treasure. You can use this spirit to explore the spiritual treasures in the mountains. Tell your father that the Lin family will definitely pay attention to it..."

"Don't do this!"

Lin Yu got anxious when he heard this, and quickly stood up, bowed and clasped his fists, saying: "Uncle Chen, my master once said that fortune and disaster are interdependent, just like the law of yin and yang, and the fortune and disaster in the world usually go hand in hand."

"My Lin family is already rich enough to hold on for now, but if we rely on Mu Ke to take the treasure, it will bring disaster."

"I'm just curious and want to take a look."

Chen Yuanqing was not angry when he heard this rebuttal. Instead, he thought for a moment and nodded, saying, "You are indeed right. Your Lin family's current momentum does need some official power to suppress it."

"If you want to go further, it will take more than one generation." He snorted coldly, "That's why you should live up to what you have learned, take the examination and become an official, and protect your family."

"Instead of going to the capital to make arrangements, you hang around everywhere, wasting time, and even lied to me that you had met your soulmate... You deserve to be beaten!"

Fatty Lin Yu had a bitter look on his face and didn't dare to say anything.

Seeing that the two were talking further and further away, Li Yan interrupted them and said with a smile: "Mr. Lin, can you tell us the place you are talking about?"

"For us in the martial arts world, fortune and misfortune are always with us, so we are not afraid of these things."

Chen Yuanqing's face changed slightly, but he didn't stop it.

Everyone wants the treasures of heaven and earth, but he just asked Lin Yu to say it, and it would be difficult for him to go back on his word now.

Lin Yu's eyes lit up, but he did not stop him and said, "That place is on Qinglong Mountain outside the city."

"You guys are quite capable, can you show me around? I don't want any treasures, I just want to see what it is..."

"no!"

Chen Yuanqing on the side angrily shouted: "It seems that you haven't given up yet. You are not allowed to go anywhere. Tomorrow I will send someone to escort you to the capital!"

After hearing this, Lin Yu's face became even more depressed.

Li Yan was stunned at first, then shook his head and said, "Senior Chen is right. You really shouldn't go to that place."

Then he looked at Chen Yuanqing and said, "To be honest, I went to the City God Temple during the day and received some tasks from the Law Enforcement Hall."

"This Qinglong Mountain is one of them. A few days ago, people often disappeared and it was said that strange beasts appeared, causing panic among the people."

"There are masters of the Meishan School who go into the mountains to hunt animals, but they never come back. They must be in great danger."

"When we leave tomorrow, we will stop by to investigate. If it is really dangerous, we will report it to the City God Temple."

"Oh I got it."

Chen Yuanqing heard this and sighed, "I heard from a good friend that whenever there is a disaster, there will be demons appearing in the world. I think it has something to do with the chaos in Yunyang Prefecture."

As he said that, he looked at Lin Yu and said, "Yunyang Prefecture is not a place to stay for a long time. If you leave too late, you might get stuck here and delay the exam."

"I will make arrangements right away and send you away tomorrow."

"Go back and pack your things!"

"If you dare to run around again, I will beat you so hard that you can't get out of bed, and then send you to the capital to recuperate."

"Yes."

Lin Yu looked depressed and lowered his head...

…………

"Are you leaving now?"

The next day, Han Kun, who learned the news, came to the inn early in the morning.

Li Yan clasped his fists and said, "We have also accepted a friend's request to help treat his mother's illness. We can't delay too much."

Han Kun was full of admiration when he heard this, and said to Chen Yuanqing beside him: "This is why I value Brother Li."

"They traveled thousands of miles to send the coffin back to their hometown because of their promise, but that person has no relatives or friends, and is a lone man. It is increasingly rare to see such a person in the martial arts world nowadays."

Chen Yuanqing also stroked his beard and said, "A promise is worth a thousand gold. Guanzhong swordsman, it seems that the chivalrous spirit of the Tang Dynasty has not yet disappeared..."

"Thank you for your compliments, seniors." Li Yan shook his head slightly.

Han Kun's expression became serious. "I got your news. Yesterday I discussed with the leader about the rectification of the Cao Gang. I don't have time to entertain you. It's better to leave Yunyang early."

"Also, you are going to the Donghe Ferry. That is the Pai Cult's territory. If I go there to see you off, it will cause you trouble, so I will say goodbye here."

"The Pai Cult has been behaving wildly lately, and they are strictly checking people who pass by. If you get on their boat, you're bound to get into trouble."

"I have a good friend at the Donghe Ferry. He often sends people to various places in Ezhou. He is skilled in boat operation and knows all the important roads by land and water. You can go directly to him and save a lot of trouble."

As he spoke, he handed over a card.

"Thank you, senior."

Li Yan took it respectfully, thanked him and said goodbye.

"Goodbye."

"Safe travels."

After saying goodbye to everyone, Li Yan and his three companions set off.

They first went to the City God Temple to get Lu San's certificate, and then went to the Dongmen Donghe Ferry.

There was indeed something wrong with the atmosphere at the ferry.

Some of the men were armed with sharp weapons and had gloomy eyes, looking around from time to time. They were obviously members of the Pai Sect and were afraid that the Cao Gang would send people to cause trouble.

Li Yan and the others sensed something was wrong and tried to keep a low profile. In addition, they were carrying their luggage and looked like they were ready to leave, so no one came to question them.

“This is it.”

In the corner of the ferry, they finally found the boat that Han Kun mentioned.

The boat was not small, with a pavilion and white sails, so it was not exquisite. But even if it rained on the way, there was no need to be afraid.

An old man sitting on the bow, wearing a bamboo hat, was fishing leisurely, while several boatmen were busy cleaning the deck beside him.

"This senior..."

As soon as Li Yan walked over to ask, the old man quickly spoke and whispered, "Do you have any cards?"

When the old man saw the card Han Kun handed to Li Yan, he immediately whispered, "Don't talk too much, get on the boat immediately, and we'll talk after we get out of the ferry."

Li Yan and the others understood immediately, kept silent, took their luggage on board, and then went into the cabin to wait.

"Set sail, let's go!"

The old man called out, and the wooden boat slowly left the ferry...

As soon as they left, Chen Yuanqing, with a furious look on his face, ran to the Donghe Ferry with his men, looked around, and cursed:
"This Lin Yu is so bold and wicked!"

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