It's still the same ferryboat, but this time they, the boatmen, have hired boatmen in the fishing village to take them to Yunmeng

The crane-haired man did not go with him, because if he wanted to stay in the village to pay tribute to his senior brother, he would have to wait at least until the first seven years before leaving, and he would not necessarily go to Yunmeng. Most of the two people who met in Pingshui are like this, the meeting is a coincidence, and the separation is also a coincidence, but it can be regarded as having a beginning and an end.

Zhuge Chen didn't care about this, he just comforted the crane-haired man and told him not to be too sad, and before leaving, he had a drink with him, and then boarded the ferry and left. As for the pair of grandparents and grandchildren, Zhuge Chen did not forget it, and left some money, which was enough for the two of them to spend a period of time without worrying about food and clothing.

Zhuge Chen, who had changed back into Taoist clothes, was standing on the deck at the moment, and when he raised his head, he could already faintly see the land, which proved that they were not far from stepping into the Yunmeng territory.

According to his inquiries with the ship's passengers in the past few days, although Yunmeng is not as powerful as the two countries of Dayan and Dashang in terms of national strength, the treasury is full, and it is said that the pillars in the palace are made of gold. The steps are made of jade, and the walls of the main hall are inlaid with countless night pearls, and even in the dark, from a distance, they are brightly lit. Because it is located in the south of the Yangtze River, the richness of Yunmeng began thousands of years ago. I don't know the continuous accumulation of people for several lifetimes, so I have the wealth of the world, and half of it belongs to Yunmeng.

Although such a statement came from Yunmeng's native area, Zhuge Chen always felt that they were humble. In that far north, Dayan was poor and barren at the beginning, and even the rich and noble families in the capital probably couldn't eat meat a few times in a month. It was not until recent decades that the emperor made great efforts to finally get rid of the embarrassing situation at the beginning, and even big businessmen were able to teach them well. But this does not change the fact that the grain grown in the north is not very high, and that there is only one time of the year suitable for planting. Barely maintaining Dayan is already good, and it is impossible to sell it into wealth and return it to the royal family.

As for Dashang, although the geographical location is better than that of Dayan, it is also far worse than the Jiangnan area. In addition, half of the national treasury was also spent on replenishing the military, so it was difficult to accumulate money.

It stands to reason that both countries should covet Yunmeng, but the Yunmeng royal family doesn't know whether it's really stupid or has the guidance of a master, and it shows that they don't care about such a dispute in the world, just guarding their own one-third of an acre. Even if someone invades the border one day, it's not a big deal. Send messengers, bring gold and silver treasures in both hands, and buy back the land. Anyway, that bit of money, Yun Meng never paid attention to it.

For such a cloud dream, Zhuge Chen is very curious, what the customs and customs should be there.

Just then, a boatman came to his side. Although this person has thief eyebrows, he doesn't have any evil spirit, he can only say that his parents failed to give a good skin, no wonder God. He stood cautiously beside Zhuge Chen, and said, "This lord, thank you for taking action in the fishing village again and saving us all." This is a little courtesy, not a tribute. With that, he uncovered the red cloth on the plate he was holding, and among them was a piece of gold-encrusted jade, which had been carved.

Zhuge Chen smiled lightly and said: "There is no merit, there is something, but it doesn't hurt to say it." Since we are in the same boat, it is fate, and if we can help somewhere, we will not refuse. ”

With the eyes of the boatman, of course, this piece of jade can't see anything, but it is just a valuable treasure. But in his eyes, among the jadeite, there was a jade plaque lying intact. The card is engraved with four characters, "full of life". Therefore, Zhuge Chen will think that this brand is not simple at the first time, and it is likely to be the key to open every cave. You must know that cultivators can predict it before their longevity is approaching. And most of them will choose to build a cave for themselves to store their corpses, to ensure that they are immortal for thousands of years, or a remnant soul will live forever. This is the case with kendo people, but this top saint's hand is too big. A cave is not only independent of the world, but also can form an irrelevant relationship with the demon cave.

Anyway, he had already traveled so far, and Zhuge Chen didn't mind going to the cave to hunt for treasure, so he continued: "Can you lend me this piece of jade?"

"Absolutely. The passenger spoke.

Zhuge Chen took the jadeite, looked at it carefully, and used a wisp of sword qi to test it, and then nodded slightly and said, "If this is the case, there is still some need to go." Boatman, let's open the skylight and say something, what can you do so that you can give me this piece of jadeite. But the premise is that we have to say that I have my own rules of conduct. First, you can't bully the weak, and second, you won't help you rob your house. If that's what you're fighting for, give up as soon as possible!"

"Oh, where did you think of this?" the boat passenger hurriedly said: "Don't look at me like this, but I have not been that kind of person since my ancestors, and now many people in the family believe in Buddhism and morality, eat fasting and chanting, and even the swallows that nest under the eaves are regarded as neighbors, and dare not kill." Asking for you is indeed a difficult thing. ”

Afterwards, the passenger told Zhuge Chen what he wanted. It turned out that this person was a wealthy businessman who had been trading in Dayan all the year round, and he only went home once or twice a year. During the New Year's holidays, many times I just ask someone to bring a message, so that the family will not worry. When he earns enough money, he can enjoy Qingfu when he returns to his hometown, which is his goal all along. However, half a month ago, he suddenly got the news of his brother's death. At first, he didn't believe it, but when he knew that there was a person who knew him well in the same city, he felt his side and told him about it, and the rich merchant admitted it in despair.

But he knew in his heart that his younger brother was as tall and strong as an ox, and he would definitely live longer than him, so why did he die?

With doubts, he drunk the acquaintance at a banquet in the evening, and finally learned the secret hidden in it.

It turned out that his younger brother did not die of natural causes, but was killed by his younger brother and sister and lover, an adulterer and adulteress. After hearing the truth, he was filled with righteous indignation, and even if he wanted to return to his hometown and punish these two heinous murderers. Unexpectedly, the next news confided by acquaintances was even more earth-shattering.

Behind his former brother and sister, the lover who instructed all this turned out to be the only son of the lord of the city. Although this person has a low realm, he relies on a good father to act recklessly. With the power of a wealthy businessman, he will not be able to fight against the other party no matter what. But despite his fear, he had another reason why he had to go back, and that was that the family property must not fall into the hands of others!

Because he wanted to hide from others, he chose to take this inconspicuous ferry boat and was trapped in a fishing village, which he thought was also a game designed by the other party. Until Zhuge Chen stood up and relieved him.

From that time on, he wanted to envelop this god-killing cultivator by his side. Not for anything else, as long as he can avenge his brother, he can fulfill his wish.

Listening to what the rich merchant said, Zhuge Chen opened his mouth and said, "In that case, I promise you." Truth be told, this adulterer and adulteress really deserve to die. I will intervene to comfort your brother's spirit in heaven. ”

The wealthy merchant was overjoyed when he heard this, and after quickly thanking him, he handed the jade over.

Zhuge Chen put it into the mustard seeds, and then said: "Where did you get this jade?"

"Right in my hometown, it was collected from other people in the city, and I heard that it was found in a wilderness outside the city, and it attracted a lot of people at the time, and they wanted to try their luck there, but it seemed like this was the only one. The rich merchant thought for a moment, and then spoke.

Zhuge Chen narrowed his eyes, and then said: "Since this is the case, then I have to go." ”

Zhuge Chen narrowed his eyes