Going down the river, there are dangerous shoals, rapids, and calm lakes with blue waves, there are beautiful mountains and rivers and majestic cliffs, which can be described as a scenery all the way. On the morning of this day, when we reached Jiuqu, the speed of the ship slowed down significantly.

Su Qingqing was basking in the sun on the deck on the second floor, with slightly squinted eyes and a lazy smile, as if she had fallen asleep. Su Qingqing really didn't sleep all night, she couldn't sleep because of the noise in the first half of the night, and when the two of them quieted down in the second half of the night, Chu Haoyu got into her room again, what a ridiculous and extravagant fool. Thinking so in her heart, a smile appeared on the corner of Su Qingqing's mouth, and this touch of style, the world eased down.

After fighting all night, Chu Haoyu did not feel tired at all. Chu Haoyu has never practiced the art of double cultivation, but Shaoyang is determined to be just to yang, and whether it is the Ice Heart Technique practiced by Lianyu or Su Qingqing's Hundred Poisons Heart Sutra, it is all the Yin Gong Method, the fusion of Yin and Yang makes Chu Haoyu's divine consciousness sublimated, and he can vaguely see the true self inwardly, and this feeling is something he has never had before, and he has only had it when he repaired his muscles and veins with the help of the pure yin body of Pian Yu. Therefore, Chu Haoyu was not only not tired, but became more and more energetic.

Glancing at Su Qingqing, Chu Haoyu could see the changes in Su Qingqing these days, the true yin and the true yang were blended, and Su Qingqing also had great benefits, not only did he make great progress in his internal strength, but his pretty face was also becoming more and more charming. With a smile on his own, Chu Haoyu stood up, and suddenly saw that the old man who penetrated the horse was carefully watching the river, Chu Haoyu became interested, and landed on the bow of the boat with a step, and asked with a smile: "Old Ma, where is this?" ”

Ma Changjiang, born on the Yangtze River, his father didn't bother to name it, so it was called the Yangtze River, but he really lived a lifetime on the river, and he was a famous old sailor on the Yangtze River waterway. Ma Changjiang can also feel Chu Haoyu's extraordinary, but he has become familiar with him these days, and he knows that he is easy-going and easy to get along with, but he has no restraint at the beginning. Holding his fists and saluting Chu Haoyu, Ma Changjiang opened his mouth and said, "Seventh son, it's time for Jiuqu now." Jiuqu is the most famous dangerous shoal on the Yangtze River, the river is tortuous, there are reefs, rapids, a little carelessness may have an accident, the old man slowed down the boat. Moreover, there are several major water thieves in this water, who specialize in looting passing business travelers. ”

Chu Haoyu didn't dare to be interested in any dangerous rapids, but when he heard the water thief, he laughed and said: "Ma Lao, you have been mixed on the river all your life, you are familiar with every section of the waterway and understand all the heroes, tell me, what is going on with this water thief?" ”

Seeing the excitement in Chu Haoyu's eyes, Ma Changjiang could only check the water situation while preaching to Chu Haoyu: "Nine has the extreme, and the name Jiuqu refers to the twists and turns of the river, but there are six or seven sharp bends of more than 200 miles on this road, and it is not worth the name. The waterway is rugged, and there are many reefs, whirlpools, and rapids, even the old man, a veteran who has been floating on the Yangtze River all his life, does not dare to be careless here, and tries to put the boat at the slowest speed, so the problem arises, attracting countless water thieves. ”

Speaking of this, he let out a cold snort, Ma Changjiang said with disdain: "Relying on the mountains to eat the mountains and relying on the water to draft water, although Jiuqu is turbulent and difficult to travel, there are also many fish and shrimp, as long as you are diligent, you can't be hungry, but some people just started the idea of passing ships, there are dozens of waves of large and small, and now if it is not necessary, many people would rather walk more than take Jiuqu." ”

With a soft sound, Chu Haoyu opened his mouth and asked, "Dozens of waves, so many?" ”

Ma Changjiang nodded and shook his head, and said: "It is said that there are dozens of waves, and there are only a few who really have a famous name and a village, most of them are gangsters on both sides of the river, they are lazy and lazy, eating, drinking, prostituting and gambling, and they want to make a fortune when they are tight, and this kind of gangsters are the most ruthless, often they want money and death, and they will disappear when they go ashore to change their clothes, and the government will not have a problem." After all, once the peace in the world is done, it will attract Quzhou sailors, and they have to rely on water thieves to earn military merits, so ah, this bandit is like mowing grass, cutting a stubble and growing a stubble, and it can't be destroyed. ”

With a snort, Chu Haoyu laughed out loud and said, "Ma Lao's metaphor is also accurate and interesting. ”

At this moment, Ma Changjiang suddenly thought that the unknown master in front of him might be a child of an official family, and he was relieved to see that there was no unhappiness on his face, but he didn't dare to express his opinion, and then said just now: "On the two hundred miles of waterway, there are two villages that are the most famous, Black Dragon Village and Shuangjiao Gang, let's talk about Black Dragon Village first." Since the fall of the Water Dragon King, few people on the waterway dare to call themselves dragons, but this black dragon village, the legend has a black dragon to make a monster and finally the immortals killed, there is called the black dragon pool, the black son is a muddy person, directly named the black dragon village, simple but also domineering. ”

Listening to Ma Changjiang's tone, Chu Haoyu probably guessed that he should have some friendship with that sunspot, and Ma Changjiang continued: "Heizi is reckless but righteous, and his martial arts are also extremely high, he has gathered a group of good players, and he has a reputation in Jiuqu as long as he doesn't want to die." Once, I didn't know that it was the sunspot who took the wrong medicine and actually saved a scholar who fell into the water with kindness, and since then he has become his dog-headed military advisor. Kuroko obeyed the scholar's instructions, and no longer robbed, but escorted passing ships, which were charged per capita, five taels of silver per person. Five taels of silver is said to be more or less, but it is not expensive to buy a safe five taels of silver when you go out, once you receive these silvers, the Black Dragon Gang will not only send people to guide the way, but also take a hand if you encounter dangerous rapids. ”

Suddenly, Chu Haoyu smiled again, shook his head and said, "This water thief is also interesting, what if you don't pay it?" ”

Glancing at Chu Haoyu, Ma Changjiang opened his mouth and said: "They are all water thieves, of course they are robbed, and as long as they grab one, the rest will be handed over obediently." After a pause, Ma Changjiang turned around and said: "The Shuangjiao Gang was created by a pair of brothers, their brothers grew up on the river since childhood, and they happened to learn some martial arts by chance, and they are also good people in Jiuqu. His two brothers, the eldest Pan Botao is gloomy, and the second Pan Zhonghai is greedy for money and lustful, if it falls into the hands of the two brothers, they have to peel off the skin, and they will lose their lives. Speaking of this, Ma Changjiang looked at Chu Haoyu and said: "Seventh son, the little old man knows that the son is from an extraordinary background, but the waterways are not as good as other places, one is not good, and the two daughters are like flowers and jade fairies, it is best to stay in the cabin these days, if they are seen by the Shuangjiao Gang......"

Chu Haoyu understood what Ma Changjiang didn't say, but he said disappreciatively: "It's okay, thank you for the reminder." At this moment, Chu Haoyu suddenly thought of something and opened his mouth to ask: "By the way, Ma Lao, Jiuqu is not in Qianzhoutang's sphere of influence, and Qianzhoutang doesn't care?" ”

Ma Changjiang laughed and said: "Childe doesn't know the waterway, the Qianzhoutang family has a big business but can't really control the entire river, besides, how can he give others a bite to eat, just like this nine songs, there are dozens of large and small waterways, the two largest of the Black Dragon Village and the Shuangjiao Gang can't do things absolutely, eat some big ones, and leave the small ones to others, and the Black Dragon Village and the Shuangjiao Gang can be called mortal enemies. ”

Chu Haoyu understood this truth, nodded and said to Ma Changjiang: "Ma Lao is worthy of being an old man who has traveled all his life, and he knows a lot, and he has to rely on Ma Lao a lot along the way." ”

Ma Changjiang hurriedly clenched his fists and said: "The seventh prince is polite, it is all what the old horse should do." ”

Chu Haoyu smiled but didn't say anything more, but looked at the mountains on both sides. Although the nine songs are tortuous and difficult to walk, the scenery on both sides of the strait is extremely beautiful, some mountain peaks are like long swords proudly piercing the sky, there are big mountains like old men fishing and sitting calmly and solemnly, there are mountains and rivers, green trees, and birds singing endlessly, making people forget the troubles of the world.

Suddenly, perceiving that the guards rushed out to occupy the key point of the ship, Chu Haoyu not only did not have any fear, but showed an interesting look, this really means that Cao Cao Cao is here!

Rushing to Chu Haoyu's side, Meng Hai bowed and bowed: "Son, there are water thieves approaching." ”

Chu Haoyu nodded but ignored him, but looked at Ma Changjiang with a smile and said, "Ma Lao, you are well-informed, look at this is that hero." ”

Seeing the smile on Chu Haoyu's face, Ma Changjiang said in his heart that he was really a son and brother who didn't do anything in the world, and he was curious about everything, and at the same time, Ma Changjiang also made up his mind that he must do his best to deal with one or two. Soon, Ma Changjiang saw the small sampans approaching rapidly, and when he saw the dragon flag hanging on a boat, his face showed a touch of joy, and said: "Childe, it's Heilongzhai, the old man has some friendship with their village owner Heizi, and he must help Gongzi to maneuver." ”

Hearing about Black Dragon Village, Chu Haoyu was even more interested, and said, "Then it's troublesome for the old man." ”

Soon, the small sampan leaned up, and before the water thieves could speak, Ma Changjiang shouted first: "Old man Ma Changjiang, I don't know if the owner of Heizi Village is there?" ”

Ma Changjiang has been floating on the river all his life, and he does have some fame, and someone immediately replied: "Yo, it turned out to be Ma Ye, but I haven't seen your old man for a long time, why don't you stop passing by my Black Dragon Village?" After a pause at this, the person shouted again: "Master Ma, the owner of the village has not come out today, but I am in charge of the shrimp." Ma Ye and your guys forget it, and the others will have five taels of silver each, if they are happy, they will have a face for selling horses, and they will not board the ship. ”

Ma Changjiang had already heard whose voice it was, and immediately said: "It turned out to be Brother Xia, Lao Ma has seen your brothers, today Xiao Lao'er is supporting the rudder, I am afraid that I will live up to Brother Xia's good intentions, and when Brother Xia comes back, I will definitely bring two pots of good wine to visit you." After a pause at this, Ma Changjiang changed his mouth and said: "Brother Xia trusts Lao Ma, I am grateful to Lao Ma, and when I inform the proprietor, I will immediately give Brother Xia an answer." ”

Seeing Ma Changjiang looking over, Chu Haoyu thought for a moment and didn't want to cause trouble again, and said, "Three hundred taels of silver, how about it?" ”

How could Chu Haoyu care about this money, he was just worried that he would cause trouble if he gave too much, but Ma Changjiang, who had already heard it, was overjoyed and said, "Enough is enough, thank you Gongzi for your trust." Brother Xia ...... didn't finish his words, but he was interrupted and shouted: "If you want to rob, do you have the ability to come up and get it?" ”