Knife splashing

Chapter 485: Strange Treasure, Fight in the River
"You are quite spiritual..."

Li Yan laughed in silence and touched the donkey's head.

Animals have simpler minds than humans, and their spiritual perception is naturally strong. They can even sense or see things that ordinary people cannot see.

This donkey is even more top-notch, a little stupid, so it’s not surprising that it can detect the abnormality in the box.

After feeding the stupid donkey some beans, Li Yan looked at the lock on the box, hesitated for a moment, and called the butler Luo An.

"What's inside?"

"Young Master Li, is there something wrong in there?!"

The old man Luo An was surprised and felt very worried.

"rest assured."

Li Yan shook his head and said, "I'm just curious about what's inside."

"Oh, that's fine."

Luo An breathed a sigh of relief, and quickly took out the copper key from his waist, and said as he opened it: "This is something from the old shop over there. The Luo family has been in business for hundreds of years, and there are also some old items accumulated in the warehouse..."

When the wooden box was opened, the smell of decay and mold hit me.

There are indeed some old things in there.

Cancong and Yufu, how confused they were when founding the country.

Since the ancient Shu kings, Shu has been raising silkworms. The brocade produced in Chengdu is called "Shu brocade", which has always been a precious item.

The Luo family has many shops in Shu, and these shop owners are naturally wealthy, so it is inevitable that they will pick up some things.

So most of the things inside are porcelain, calligraphy and paintings, and jade pieces.

Perhaps due to the bumpy road and poor preservation, some precious porcelains were broken and covered with dust.

Li Yan made hand gestures again and listened carefully.

Sure enough, the woman's singing voice sounded again.

Li Yan frowned slightly and pulled out a cloth bag from the corner of the box.

It looks ordinary, but it is surrounded by a sinister aura and feels cold to the touch.

More importantly, Li Yan smelled a scent.

Similar to a ghost, but with a sense of spirituality.

A hint of surprise flashed across Li Yan's eyes.

He was very familiar with this smell.

Same as Lu San’s magic gourd.

This is a spirit that is about to take shape!

Li Yan became interested and opened it quickly.

Inside was a piece of Shu brocade, which was very thick and had several straps. Although it looked quite old, the colors were still bright.

The square grid and cloud patterns are gorgeous and heavy.

There are eight words embroidered on it.

"The heaven and earth are filled with mist, and all things become pure."

"Young Master Li, are you interested in this brocade arm guard?"

Seeing his expression, Luo An, who was standing next to him, asked hurriedly.

"This is called Brocade Armguard?"

Li Yan asked with interest.

Luo An nodded and said, "This thing is tied tightly when shooting arrows to protect the arm. It was often used by military nobles in the Han Dynasty."

"I happen to recognize this item. Madam found it by chance. Although it is made in the Han Dynasty, it should have been made in the Tang Dynasty. Madam spent a lot of money to buy it in order to understand the craftsmanship..."

"I see."

Li Yan nodded slightly, and suddenly an idea flashed in his mind.

He felt that this thing looked familiar just now, and then he remembered that in his previous life, there was a national treasure, which was also this brocade arm guard, but it was written on it:

Five stars rising from the east bring good luck to China.

Thinking of this, Li Yan became even more excited.
This kind of thing is rare, especially when it has not yet completely transformed into a spirit. As long as it is refined properly, it can become a handy magic weapon like the magic gourd.

He looked at the words written on it again and murmured: "The heaven and earth are filled with mist, and all things are transformed into essence..."

"This is the hexagram of the Book of Changes."

Luo An, who was standing next to him, said, "I heard Madam say that when the yin and yang energies of heaven and earth interact, all things change in harmony."

"This item was made by an embroiderer in the late Tang Dynasty for her beloved. It was quite famous at the time, but her husband died of a serious disease before he could go to war."

Li Yan seemed to be thinking about something after hearing this.

The interaction of yin and yang energies, could it be done for the sorcerer?
The silk threads used for this brocade arm guard are all extraordinary. The silk is colorful, smooth and delicate, and there are fibers from unknown plants that are woven into the warp and weft, which are extremely tough.

And just as the words written above, the heaven and earth are filled with mist, all things are transformed into essence, and both Gangqi and Shaqi are deposited on the brocade arm guard at the same time, forming a perfect balance, so few people can sense it.

Thinking of this, Li Yan no longer hesitated and said, "I want to buy this. How much is it?"

"Young Master Li is joking."

The old man Luo An waved his hand quickly, "If you like this thing, just take it. If I can help my wife escape this disaster, I will give you a generous gift."

Li Yan's face was calm, "This thing is very precious."

He doesn't like to hide things, and some things have to be said openly in advance.

Luo An shook his head and smiled bitterly: "After living in vain for so many years, I have learned some truths. There are many treasures in this world, but most of them are covered in dust."

"It is the same for humans, so it is easy to find a good horse but hard to find a good horse trainer. No matter what treasure it is, it is your ability that you can get it, Young Master Li."

"In that case, I will accept it with audacity."

Having said that, Li Yan no longer refused.

Not only that, the old butler Luo An also rummaged through the boxes and found his wife's essay about this thing.

Li Yan sat at the bow and looked carefully.

The embroiderer who made this item was indeed an extraordinary person, but a "recluse scholar".

Among the Xuanmen craftsmen, those who are proficient in making a certain kind of magical instrument, or in refining elixirs and making medicines are called "recluses".

This word originally referred to people who were virtuous and talented but lived in seclusion and did not want to be an official.

Xunzi: "In ancient times, the so-called hermits were people of great virtue."

"The Book of Lord Shang: Calculating the Land": "The talent of a hermit lies in his intention."

Giving them the title of "recluse" also represents the respect of Xuanmen for these skilled craftsmen.

For example, in the southern Dharma lineage, there is a "Danqing Hermit", who is good at making talismans, cinnabar pens and ink, and those who are good at making weapons are called "Honglu Hermit".

In Journey to the West, Tang Monk encountered three monsters in Gongzhou City: Te Hushi, Xiong Shanjun, and General Yin.

The hermit is virtuous, the mountain lord is the master of the mountain, the general is the title for offering sacrifices to human ghosts, there are particularities in calling these names, which are just to flatter oneself.

A special scholar must be proficient in a certain skill.

The embroiderer's name was Lin Mei. She was a "recluse of embroidery" and she and her husband were both members of the Taoist sect.

During the chaotic times at the end of the Tang Dynasty, various mysterious soldiers were rampant.

The King of Former Shu built his own cavalry, which consisted of more than 400 men, all of whom were brave and strong. They held purple flags and each had a title.

Those who are selected feel both helpless and determined to achieve success.

This brocade armguard with the theme of "the mist of heaven and earth, the transformation of all things" is very exquisitely made. One can imagine how much effort the embroiderer Lin Mei has spent for her husband who is about to go to the battlefield.

Unfortunately, the person died suddenly before he could use it.

What happened in between is unknown.

But the embroiderer Lin Mei also apparently met with an accident. A bit of her blood and resentment infected the brocade arm guard, and after many years it turned into a spirit.

At this moment, the singing sounded in my ears again.

"Each stitch is full of love, and each thread is full of unforgettable feelings. Working day and night without rest, the years flow through the fingers..."

Li Yan was silent for a moment and tied it around his left arm.

This thing is used for protection when shooting arrows. Since he is not good with a bow, it has become a decoration.

But the spirit has not yet taken shape, so it does not show any mystery.

The wife of the Luo family inside is both a sorcerer and a member of the Shujin family. I am afraid I will have to ask her how to refine it...

…………The river flows slowly and the waves surge.

Tuojiang River originates from Jiuding Mountain and merges into the Yangtze River in Luzhou. It is considered an important waterway in Sichuan.

The water flows alternately slow and fast, with shoals and gullies interspersed in a winding pattern.

Not long after the pleasure boat sailed on the calm river, it entered a dangerous area with fast-flowing waters and steep mountains on both sides.

On the bow deck, Li Yan sat cross-legged with his eyes closed.

Between the steep peaks and the trees on both sides, two paper figures of Chu Ling shuttled back and forth close to the ground, stealthily and swiftly.

At this moment, Li Yan frowned slightly and suddenly opened his eyes.

This was a good spot for an ambush, so he naturally had to be careful.

Unexpectedly, before anything was discovered above, murderous intent was heard from the front.

"Be careful, stop the boat!"

Li Yan shouted softly and drew his sword.

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In addition to the wounded and the embroiderer, there were five or six servants from the Luo family on the boat. They were not good fighters, but they knew some fighting skills.

They had already received instructions from the old butler Luo An.

When they heard Li Yan's order, they immediately dropped the anchor, some picked up their machetes, and some picked up their longbows.

However, the water here is too fast.

The huge anchor sank to the bottom of the river, picking up gravel and mud along the way, and then got hung heavily on a huge reef.

Wow!
The thick iron chain suddenly became taut.

But the pleasure boat was heavy and the water was rushing, so it was impossible to stop by the anchor. After the iron chain was stretched to the limit, it broke with a click.

Everyone on the boat, except Li Yan and Butler Lu, were thrown off balance and nearly fell into the river.

And at the corner ahead, two speedboats appeared.

These are two flat-bottomed boats that are often used to transport cargo. They look ordinary, but there are two crossbow carts on the bow.

Both boats were full of people.

They all looked ferocious, holding weapons and full of murderous intent.

The old butler Luo An had also come to the bow. When he saw them, he suddenly cried out, "They are from the Du family. They also called the Black Fish Gang."

"Just these people?"

After seeing this, Li Yan frowned slightly.

He had always been wary of the Prince of Shu's Palace, which was dangerous, but he didn't expect these scumbags to come out and cause trouble.

Seeing his expression, Luo An beside him hurriedly said, "Young Master Li, you must not underestimate them. The Black Fish Gang is a fierce bandit gang in Shu. All the gang members are proficient in water and can stay in the water for half an hour without taking a breath."

"They also have water ghost nets, which are iron nets with barbed hooks. Once you fall into the water, no matter how good your skills are, you will be dragged under the water and drowned. Many martial arts masters have fallen for them."

"We can't fight them in the water. Let's get ashore quickly..."

hum!hum!
As soon as he finished speaking, the crossbow on the opposite side fired.

Two iron spears came whistling, and the chains behind them rattled.

Li Yan stepped on the ground with his left foot, stepped forward suddenly, and actually grabbed the iron spear with his hand.

This iron spear is about five feet long and as thick as a baby's arm. The Black Fish Gang uses this thing simply to tow the pleasure boat so that they can destroy the boat from underwater and kill people.

This thing is launched from a siege crossbow with a force of a thousand pounds.

When ordinary warriors see this, they won't even have time to hide, so how can they catch it?
But Li Yan was not afraid at all.

Relying on his ability of smell and hearing, he keenly sensed the direction of the iron spear. He turned his body to the side, flipped his right wrist, used his red fist to grab the silk-wrapped hand, and directly grasped the iron spear.

A powerful force suddenly surged, and the Immortal Seal moved as he wished, transferring and deflecting the force on the fascia, and adding the counter-pulling force to throw the iron spear back.

All this happens in the blink of an eye.

As for the control over the changes in force, one has not reached the level of Hua Jin and cannot even understand it at all.

In the eyes of the other people on the boat, Li Yan just stretched out his hand and swung it, and without even his feet leaving the ground, the iron spear returned with even more ferocious force.

There were two bandits on the opposite boat. They didn't even have time to react before they were pierced by iron spears and dragged by heavy chains, falling into the water with screams.

The other iron spear did not fly towards the deck, but pierced into the front hull of the pleasure boat.

"Quick, cut the chains!"

Luo An, who was standing beside him, hurried forward with his men.

"Not urgent."

Li Yan raised his hand to stop them and shook his head, saying, "Just keep this thing and don't let them run away."

Ran?

Luo An was surprised.

He only knew that Li Yan was powerful, and that coming to ask for help was also Madam Luo's order before she fell into a coma, but it was obvious that Li Yan's performance was beyond his expectations.

On the other boat, the Black Fish Gang pirates were also shocked.

The leader of the Black Fish Gang is a short and strong man with dark skin. Because he practices water skills, he often applies oil on his body, so his whole body is shiny and black, and he is nicknamed "Black Dragon".

His eyelids twitched slightly, and he looked to the side, "Brother Du, this is not what we agreed on. Where did such a master suddenly appear?"

A middle-aged man in fancy clothes said in a deep voice: "If it was easy to kill, would you still need to trouble the Black Fish Gang?"

"What, are you scared?"

"Afraid of shit!"

Wu Jiao sneered, "I said, double the price!"

"can."

The middle-aged man's expression remained unchanged.

"it is good!"

"Wu Jiao" laughed, "Brothers, cross the river and go!"

Pfft!Pfft!
At the command, the sound of people falling into the water continued.

Like cooking dumplings, the men of the Black Fish Gang jumped into the water one after another, holding their breath and paddling the water with their legs. Even in this turbulent river, they were as nimble as fish.

"Just wait on the boat."

On the other side, Li Yan also spoke calmly, took down the flintlock rifle and handed it to Luo An for safekeeping, while stepping on the steps and pinching the formula: "Nuo Gao! The pure and simple nature, the essence of Ren and Gui. The internal part corresponds to the kidney, and the upper part corresponds to Mercury..."

Call ~
A chilly wind blew, and everyone felt mist rolling before their eyes.

When I opened my eyes again, the person had disappeared.

Underwater, the Black Fish Gang members were approaching rapidly.

Many people took out their chisels.

They are very familiar with this set of things.

The ship can be sunk within ten breaths.

The gang leader "Wu Jiao" even personally brought a few people with him, deployed iron nets and hooks, and prepared to kill the master who fell into the water.

However, they encountered a nightmare.

puff!
When they were still seven or eight meters away from the pleasure boat, the head of the person in front suddenly broke off and blood splattered everywhere.

A figure slowly emerged from the blood, it was Li Yan.

After his Taoism improved, his "Northern Emperor's Mysterious Water Escape" is now even more powerful, and with the "Dragon Snake Card" that enhances the water escape, it is even more magical.

Although his true form would be revealed after the escape technique was used, his figure was still blurry, like a ghost in the water.

What the hell is this?

Everyone in the Black Fish Gang was shocked.

They were quite knowledgeable and had seen a lot of weird things underwater, but they had never seen anything like this before.

Only the gang leader “Wu Jiao” glared, turned around and ran away.

But it was too late.

If the Black Fish Gang were water ghosts, then Li Yan at this moment was the river god. No matter how many water ghosts there were, they could be easily suppressed.

Everyone on the deck widened their eyes.

The river water was surging, and streams of blood were surging up, dyeing the entire river surface red...

(End of this chapter)