Chapter 175 Fishing for Dragons on Fuxian Lake
“See, meet the River God?!”
Hear this.
The old shopkeeper’s cloudy pupils suddenly widened.
It was like there was an earthquake.
If it were someone else, he would at least walk away without scolding me.
That's the Dragon King. Can't you just say you can see him?
Even though the lake has not been peaceful in the past few years, and everyone has complained privately, who dares to talk nonsense in front of the river god? Without looking at the Dragon King Temple by the lake, the incense has not stopped, but has become more prosperous.
Sacrifice to the River God is a thousand-year-old tradition.
Just one day at the lake.
You have to pray to the River God for blessings, good weather, and good health and good health.
That is Chen Yulou.
Although I have been running a restaurant here for decades and have met countless people, I am confident that I am pretty good at seeing people.
Since the meeting, the old shopkeeper has been thinking secretly.
Just looking at the way they dress, they are not much different from the merchants traveling from north to south.
But you can't just look at people on the surface, you have to look at their conversation and temperament.
The man in front of me has an outstanding temperament and a measured manner of speaking. His status can be seen between the lines. He is by no means the kind of businessman who cares about every detail.
Look at the people around him.
Both men and women are both reserved and elegant.
Especially the three people, the Taoist priest with tied hair, the woman in red skirt and the attendant carrying a halberd.
The Taoist priest has an immortal demeanor and strong bones, but he has hidden murderous intent.
The woman in the red dress is bright and charming. She looks charming, but her every frown and smile reveal a coldness that makes people thousands of miles away.
As for the last one, just sitting there gives people an incomparable sense of oppression.
Here in southern Yunnan, Tibetans have always been known for their height.
But he has never seen a man as towering as Kunlun.
Furthermore, there are as many traders as gadflies on the Tea Horse Road.
He has also seen all four major caravans in southern Yunnan.
But no one has ever been able to cultivate such a spirit.
Can’t see through.
I really can’t see through it.
Ordinary people will be offended if they are offended.
The best I can do is not do this business.
But for this kind of person, no one dares to guess whether there is a huge monster standing behind him, and maybe one word can knock his whole family into dust.
The old shopkeeper is in his fifties.
As he said himself, the older this person gets, the more hesitant he becomes.
That would be true if you were young.
He dared to be killed, and at worst, he would go to the west.
The world is so big, how can you still not find a bite to eat?
Nowadays, I have long lost that spirit.
Just seek stability and peace.
"This..."
In an instant, countless thoughts flashed through the old shopkeeper's mind.
Forced a smile on his face.
"Mr. Chen is joking."
"Old man, I just open a restaurant and do business. How can I meet the River God?"
See it.
Chen Yulou’s expression remained the same.
Holding the wine cup, he poured it for himself, but in his heart he made a conclusion for the old shopkeeper in front of him.
He is lying!
No matter how old a fox is, his eyes can’t hide anything from others.
Although his expression changed from shock, anger, to suspicion and fear, it only took a blink of an eye.
But how could it be hidden from his sight?
He raised his eyes and looked over lightly.
The old shopkeeper suddenly felt like a ray on his back and could not sit still. He wanted to explain a few words, but he didn't know where to start.
"In that case, how about asking the old shopkeeper to help us find a boat?"
Just when he was in a state of confusion.
A gentle voice came again.
Looking for a boat?
The old shopkeeper's heart moved.
This condition was countless times simpler than meeting the River God. It was almost subconscious. The old shopkeeper accepted it immediately without any hesitation.
"That's no problem."
"Don't worry, Mr. Chen. I've been in Jianshui City for so many years, and I still boast that I know a lot of fishermen. It's not difficult to find a boat."
< br>Speaking of this, the old shopkeeper seemed to have thought of something again.
Just in case, added.
“I just don’t know what kind of boat Mr. Chen needs?”
"It's best to be a clipper ship, which doesn't need to carry too many people."
"That's a spear boat or a large schooner."
The old shopkeeper nodded.
Immediately stood up and hugged his fists.
"I'll contact the old man right away. I can't delay Mr. Chen's important event."
As he spoke, Chen Yulou hurried downstairs without waiting for anything to say, as if something would happen if he slowed down for even a second.
We went all the way to the counter downstairs.
The old shopkeeper let out a long sigh of relief.
"The shopkeeper..."
The waiter on the side didn't know what was going on. He thought something had happened to his shopkeeper, so he subconsciously stepped forward to help him.
"It's okay."
"Prepare a raincoat for me and come out with me."
The rainwater falling under the eaves outside the door is still hanging like a broken bead curtain. The shopkeeper just waved his hand and ordered.
“It’s so late, shopkeeper, if you need anything, just give me your order and I’ll go.”
“Okay, stop talking nonsense, shopkeeper, can I survive if I stay here any longer? This year there are two theories..."
"What?"
The guy was stunned.
Obviously a little unresponsive.
The old shopkeeper had already turned around, picked up the teapot and took a sip. He carefully thought about what happened upstairs. The more he thought about it, the more he felt that the boy was evil.
How old are you?
A veteran like him was so immobile by him.
The whole process is under his control.
Seeing this, the clerk scratched his head and ran quickly towards the warehouse without daring to delay.
Not long after.
I saw him coming back with two coir raincoats.
After getting dressed with the help of the waiter, the old shopkeeper took the bamboo hat and put it on his head, then crossed the threshold with his hands behind his back and walked straight out in the rain.
When the guy following behind saw the direction heading out of the city, the look of surprise on his face suddenly became stronger.
But he didn’t dare to ask more questions.
I could only catch up quickly in the rain.
“The shopkeeper is gone.”
On the second floor, by the window, a waiter looked through the gap in the window edge at the retreating figures of an old man and a young man in the night, and turned back to Chen Yulou, who was still pouring himself a drink.
"Okay, come back for dinner."
"Stay here for the next two days and have a good rest."
Chen Yulou put down his wine cup and glanced calmly across the building Everyone inside.
“Yes, from the shopkeeper.”
From his previous conversations with the old shopkeeper of the restaurant, a smarter guy could guess a thing or two, so there weren't too many surprises at this moment.
Plus, after leaving Maluzhai.
The past few days have been almost non-stop, and I have been on the road. It is a good thing to stop and take a rest.
Seeing everyone immersed in eating.
Partridge Whistle and the others are becoming more and more curious.
"Brother Chen, are you planning to take a boat to the lake tomorrow to try your luck?"
With the connections of the old shopkeeper.
Finding a ship is not difficult.
It’s just...how to meet the River God is unclear.
I don’t blame him for asking.
The waters of Fuxian Lake are really too vast.
Standing on the second floor now, opening the window and looking into the distance, I can only feel the majestic and endless water vapor in the vast darkness.
To meet the River God in such a large lake is like finding a needle in a haystack.
“No, no, no.”
Chen Yulou waved his hand, looked at several people with a smile and asked.
"Why go looking for it instead of waiting for it to come to your door?"
"What, what?!"
Hearing this, even Partridge Whistle was a little unable to understand.
The remaining people were even more confused.
"Brother Chen, don't be so pretentious, he is the river god, why would he come looking for you?"
Hua Ling tilted her head. She really couldn't figure it out and couldn't help pouting.
"That's right, shopkeeper, you're so greedy, I'm afraid we won't be able to sleep well when we go back tonight."
The red girl on the side also agreed.
As for the other people, although they did not speak, the anticipation in their expressions said everything.
“Okay, okay.”
Seeing this, Chen Yulou shook his head and smiled helplessly.
"You think, if another dragon appears in the lake, will the river god still be able to sit still?"
The second dragon?
A simple sentence.
It’s like lighting a lantern in the vast night.
Hua Ling only felt a flash of inspiration in her mind, "Is it the one who suppresses people under the Jing Building?"
"Smart!"
Chen Yulou glanced at her appreciatively.
As the old saying goes, there is no room for two tigers in one mountain, let alone the old Jiao who monopolizes the vast area of Fuxian Lake.
With its control over the lake.
Even if they are hundreds of miles apart, once they smell the same kind of scent, they will come regardless of the cost. certainly.
Except for the essence and blood of the dragon.
Chen Yulou’s greatest confidence still comes from the dragon slough.
A giant dragon about to escape from the water.
Maybe he could bear the presence of someone beside him, but he could never resist the temptation of transforming into a dragon.
Next.
The group said nothing more and concentrated on eating.
I have to say that the old shopkeeper is really something to be able to open such a restaurant in Jianshui City.
A few Sichuan dishes are very suitable for everyone.
You know, Sichuan and Hunan cuisine are famous for their spiciness. Nowadays, thousands of miles away in southern Yunnan, it is really rare to be able to taste a taste of local cuisine.
Wait until the night gets darker.
After eating and drinking, the group went straight to the backyard to rest under the guidance of the restaurant waiter.
The night passed quietly.
Early the next morning.
Chen Yulou opened his eyes from meditating.
Opening the window, it rained last night till late at night. Now that the rain has stopped, the air is extremely fresh. Taking a deep breath makes you feel refreshed.
There are several old trees planted in the patio opposite the window.
Accumulated rainwater.
Bend the branches and slide off the leaves.
There was a splashing sound from the water tank that had been knocked down in the patio.
Looking beyond the high wall and looking into the distance, the entire Fuxian Lake was shrouded in thick fog, and it was completely white.
"Mr. Chen, so early?"
While he was looking far away.
In the corner of the patio downstairs, a window was also opened from the inside.
The old shopkeeper was holding his pipe and woke up very sleepy. He didn't get back until very late last night, but because he was old and had little sleep, the sound of rain falling made him sleepless, so he simply put on his clothes and got up.
I didn’t expect that.
Looking up, I saw Chen Yulou leaning against the window.
I don’t know what I thought of, and my face looked a little ugly.
"The old shopkeeper is the one."
Chen Yulou smiled.
"Oh, by the way, Mr. Chen, I already asked about it last night."
The old shopkeeper didn't bother to smoke at this moment, a trace of sadness flashed across his eyebrows, "The boat has , but..."
"No one wants to enter the lake, right?"
Chen Yulou guessed it when he heard his tone.
"Yes."
The old shopkeeper nodded.
“The turmoil on the lake has become more and more intense in the past two years. Those fishermen would rather farm or ferry goods on the river to make a living, but dare not enter the lake to fish again.”
“What about renting a boat? ”
For this matter.
Chen Yulou was not surprised.
There are people who want money rather than their lives, just like Ba Mo back then, but there are no absolutes.
If it really happened to me.
For a few scraps of silver, not only would one put one's fortune and one's life on the line, but most importantly, one would have to take the risk of offending Lord Long, which of course no one was willing to do.
“Rent?”
The old shopkeeper's hand holding the pipe shook.
He really never thought about this.
"It's okay to buy. Chen spent the money and paid for it, so naturally he won't be contaminated by the river god's karma."
"This should be no problem."
The old shopkeeper nodded. Those fishermen had no way of living, and they would definitely not refuse if they could sell their boats.
"In that case, please ask the old shopkeeper to take us there later."
"Don't worry, Mr. Chen."
The old shopkeeper agreed in one breath.
To be honest, this is also the reason why I didn’t sleep well last night.
After all, he didn’t know how to face it if the things he promised were not done properly.
That gang of fishermen are even tougher than cows. Last night he was so angry that no one let go.
Now that he has this two-pronged solution, how can he not be happy?
Return to the house.
A simple wash.
Ask Kunlun to knock on the door of Partridge Whistle and the old foreigner.
Bring Yuan Hong and Nu Qingji.
We specially found two guys who are good at water and know how to sail a boat.
The rest stayed in Jianshui City.
After breakfast, the group of people followed the old shopkeeper and rushed out of the city.
Jianshui City is surrounded by mountains and rivers.
Not big though.
But living in the city is also difficult.
Those fishermen can only live by the water, build a few simple thatched houses, or even live on boats.
Once entering the port.
Those people recognized the old shopkeeper, and their expressions showed a bit of evil.
But the old shopkeeper seemed to have never heard of it. On the way here, he specifically asked about the price. To be honest, the price offered by Chen Yulou made him a little excited.
What a pity.
The restaurant he opened did not have a boat.
And that price also gave him great confidence.
What kind of knowledge can a group of fishermen make a living? They have probably never seen so much money in their lives.
He stepped forward to negotiate for a few words.
Sure enough.
Hear the price he quoted.
The faces of everyone who originally looked unkind suddenly turned into astonishment, and their attitude towards the old shopkeeper also changed from bad to flattering.
Watching each other to say something.
Although far apart.
They also use the dialects of various ethnic groups.
But Chen Yulou knew that the trip was safe.
After a while, the old shopkeeper returned and asked them to go to the port to see the ship.
Chen Yulou’s requirements are not high.
Just be fast and steady.
After walking around for a while, we finally selected a large schooner.
It was almost 70% new. It was obvious that the boatman was very attentive. He specially painted it with tung oil and the cabin was kept spotless. Several people were quite satisfied and paid immediately.
“Old shopkeeper, Chen is about to enter the lake, so I won’t see you off.”
The group of people boarded the boat in sequence.
Chen Yulou, who was last, looked at the old shopkeeper and said.
"Mr. Chen, don't blame the old man for talking too much. It's really dangerous on the lake. Be careful. If you really...encounter the river god, don't rush into him. Just say a nice word and you might be able to meet him. Turn evil into good luck."
The old shopkeeper hesitated, but finally sighed and warned.
“Thank you.”
Chen Yulou’s heart felt hot.
The old shopkeeper has good intentions, but his trip to Fuxian Lake has been decided for a long time, and he must go there this time.
Leave a message.
Without any further hesitation, he turned around and boarded the ship.
Under the complicated eyes of a group of people on the shore, the big caravan broke through the fog on the lake and headed straight to the depths of the lake.
As soon as the boat entered the lake.
The expressions of several people in the group became solemn.
Lifting the bow and holding the sword, he stared at the surroundings.
In contrast, Chen Yulou, who was standing on the bow of the boat with his hands behind his hands, seemed to be watching the scenery, his eyes were calm and his expression was free and easy.
Nothing more.
No one noticed.
In a pair of night eyes, there is a spiritual light flickering, and the surrounding thick fog is like a veil, without any hindrance.
More than half an hour later.
Until the scorching sun rose, the fog on the lake quickly dissipated, and a small island appeared in the water ahead.
“Yinghai Mountain!”
“Go to the island!”
Chen Yulou pointed to the hill in the lonely lake and signaled to the man who was driving the boat.
The two of them did not dare to delay.
Quickly bring the boat to the island.
Unlike Liangwang Mountain, Yinghai Mountain is extremely small, less than two or three miles in size. The mountain is rugged with rocks, and several stone tablets dating back to the past can still be seen faintly.
Indicated to several people to take their respective positions.
He also ordered Nu Qingji to restrain his breath.
When everything was ready, Chen Yulou took out the dragon's eye and placed it on the top of the stone tablet engraved with the island in the Yinghai Sea. He held the dragon's slough in the palm of his left hand.
The strong aura of the demonic dragon drifted away in the wind.
The dragon energy on the dragon's slough is hidden inside.
Following this, there was also a flood of spiritual consciousness that filled the sky like rain.
Chen Yulou seems to be calm, but in fact, his energy has been locked in all directions, especially in the big lake under the island.
As the water and wind roared, even he couldn't help but feel emotional.
On that day, we fished for six-winged centipedes in Pingshan, and then fished for undead insects outside the different bottom cave.
I didn’t expect that.
Today we have more fun.
It was actually fishing for dragons on Fuxian Lake.
Wow——
Waiting for less than half a quarter of an hour.
The originally calm lake was far away.
A rushing sound of water suddenly rose.
The corners of Chen Yulou's mouth couldn't help but curl up, and he smiled lightly.
“The big fish is coming!”
(End of this chapter)