From the Carp that Brings Children to the Celestial Officials

Chapter 392 Further to Cangyuan River

As night falls, the county town is brightly lit, with colorful lanterns forming a long line hanging along the streets.

The lanterns are inscribed with the characters for "fortune," "longevity," "happiness," and "peace." A gentle breeze stirs the lanterns, causing their shadows to sway, as if a galaxy of stars has fallen to earth.

More than 200,000 people in the entire Yuanling County celebrated this day together.

Among the crowd were also many cultivators. You Ming had previously revealed his [Tribulation] realm, so even though this was only the territory of a seventh-grade god, the cultivators did not dare to act recklessly here.

Now, everyone in Bingzhou knows that a powerful figure is hiding in Yuanling Mountain.

"Do as you please."

You Ming only drank with the gods for a short while before leaving the table.

He also knew that people would feel awkward with him sitting there.

He himself doesn't really like this kind of social environment, and usually he just hosts the opening and then leaves.

After he left, the gods indeed loosened their grip considerably, watching the mortal procession and generously bestowing blessings upon any particularly exciting moments.

"Time really flies."

After leaving his seat, You Ming transformed into human form, walking among the crowd like an ordinary young man.

He was dressed in a long blue robe, and like many tourists, he wore a mask.

Surrounded by a bustling crowd, he looked at the smiling faces around him, and his mood naturally improved.

Under his leadership for more than 20 years, Yuanling Mountain has undergone tremendous changes.

It's not just about adding another Yuanling County; more importantly, in recent years, the children conceived through his divine authority and cheat codes have grown up.

About one or two out of ten of them are exceptionally talented and are accepted into the sect, embarking on the path of cultivation.

Many others, though lacking the necessary qualifications, were able to learn to write and practice martial arts free of charge because You Ming had connected with various sects in his early years.

As a result, the younger generation of Yuanling County displayed their talents in various ways. Some entered the prefectural school, memorized classics and studied history, aspiring to become officials. Others joined the army, made meritorious contributions, and returned home in glory.

You Ming could confidently say that in another fifty years, his Yuanling County would be able to completely eradicate illiteracy.

This also means that although Yuanling County is not as large as a corner of a major prefecture, its atmosphere is thriving and full of vitality, like spring buds breaking through the soil, actively and vigorously.

Most importantly, because of the high proportion of talented children born in Yuanling County, not only Bingzhou and several nearby states, but even Lingzhou, the state with the most prominent immortal cultivation, have sects actively contacting You Ming, hoping to recruit disciples from Yuanling County.

You Ming treated all of these equally, only proposing that these immortal sects build mortal academies within Yuanling County and send teachers to teach mortal martial arts and scriptures.

Furthermore, the sect provides all the children with their three meals a day, daily clothing, and even martial arts training resources.

This is also why You Ming has the confidence to promote free education for all.

For cultivation sects, this is naturally a sure-fire way to make money; those mundane gold and silver are useless to them anyway.

At most, it would just waste some low-end elixirs, but that's nothing.

It is precisely because more and more sects have settled in Yuanling County that this place has gradually become a place where mortals and cultivators live together, and where the secular world and the immortal path are intertwined.

Even in the heart of Yuanling County, there is a sizable cultivation market that attracts cultivators from all over.

……

“Wu Mo, I will be away from Yuanling Mountain these days, so please take extra care of things.”

You Ming's true form remained in the cave to cultivate; he was merely a wisp of essence and soul that mixed together to form a Dharma body, appearing in the Yuanling Dharma Realm.

"Please rest assured, my lord, I will do my utmost."

Wu Mo remained as rigid and proper as ever. Even though the two had known each other for twenty years, he still maintained a high level of respect in front of You Ming. You Ming had spoken to him before, but after it proved futile, he stopped paying attention.

"Okay, I'm leaving."

You Ming's figure swayed, and the space around him instantly contracted. The complete space was like paint that had been stirred up, and everything became distorted and deformed.

The next moment, his body disappeared into the distance.

In the blink of an eye, it appeared three thousand miles away.

With a few quick movements, he appeared on the Cangyuan River.

The river wind is strong, and the sound of the water for a thousand miles is like a drum. Youming stands on the cloud.

With his current level of cultivation, he no longer needs to deliberately use his supernatural powers; everything seems to be his instinct.

With a single thought, one can become free and at ease, and go anywhere in the world.

He was on high ground, overlooking the vast Cangyuan River.

Last time I came, thunder rumbled and the river surged, severely impacting the people on both banks. Even more alarming, many water monsters lurked beneath the surface, ready to prey on anyone who might be caught in their path.

Now, with a new river god in place, the river is as smooth as a mirror, shimmering with light, and fishing boats come and go along the banks, creating a lively and bustling scene.

The wind blowing from the river no longer carried a chilling aura, but instead a refreshing dampness, like a fresh breeze after rain.

Along the river, smoke curls from chimneys, children frolic by the water, and fishermen cast their nets, their songs ringing out.

Although he had not yet met this new River God, You Ming had already inexplicably developed a certain fondness for him.

At least she's not one to cause too much trouble. The previous River Goddess, relying on her celestial background, acted recklessly, but in the end, she only died at the hands of evil spirits. It was too good for her.

You Ming shook his head slightly, then spread his sleeves and sank into the river.

The Cangyuan River is already wide and vast, but now that it flows into the water, it appears even more profound and mysterious.

The surrounding water is clear and thick, like layers of glass curtains, refracting countless light and shadow.

The fish, swimming in formation, scattered and gave way when he suddenly appeared.

The deeper you go, the more murky the water becomes, and the more intense the spiritual energy becomes.

Within this spiritual energy, You Ming vaguely sensed a faint but powerful pressure.

This is a unique aura of the dragon race, very similar to that of the little white dragon, but with subtle differences, as fresh as a tender bud in spring.

I had heard Wu Mo say that the new River Goddess was a dragon girl, and it seems that it is indeed true.

Just as this thought flashed through You Ming's mind, the mist in front of him dissipated, revealing a magnificent palace.

It is magnificent and resplendent, with layers of palaces and eaves that spread out like dragon scales.

The stone pillars are all carved from the shells of giant clams, crystal clear, and covered with river and stream patterns.

You Ming had visited the Jiang Shen Water Palace before, and it was quite different from what he saw now. However, he had heard that the Dragon Clan possessed wealth across the four seas and lived an extremely extravagant life. Given the Dragon Clan's habits, it was entirely possible that they could rebuild a Water Palace.

"Who is coming!"

As soon as You Ming arrived, a patrol of Water Palace soldiers surrounded him.

The leader was a tall, blue-faced, fanged yaksha. Just by standing in front of him, You Ming felt a strong sense of crisis.

The other aquatic creatures, whether sharks or whales, all possessed an aura no lower than the [Dharma Aspect] level.

(End of this chapter)