"Hey! A beautiful flower stuck in cow dung!"
The rogue Blade Guest often had this phrase on his lips, but he also frequently teased others, causing the woman to often stay inside the cabin. Today, she only ca out as they were nearing Yangzhou. She had been filled with anticipation and joy at the sight of the beautiful scenery, but upon hearing the rogue’s filthy words, her face turned pale.
"You little flirt, get back inside!" The small rchant’s face turned steel-grey. Not daring to confront the strong and fierce n, he turned around and scolded the woman.
The woman’s face turned alternately pale and flushed; she had no choice but to turn back toward the cabin...
Yet she unexpectedly bumped into soone who was just about to step out.
But she did not collide.
Because the person sidestepped, giving her room to pass.
The woman raised her head to see an ordinary man standing aside, dressed in plain, simple green attire, looking at her with calm eyes.
"Go ahead."
It was a very mild and elegant gesture.
How strange, clearly a very ordinary man, yet why did his voice have such an effect...
The woman’s face turned red, and she nodded shyly.
She was just about to walk past...
"Ah, it’s Mr. Sui."
"Have you rested well these past few days, sir?"
The charterer of the ship, the wealthiest rchant aboard, Jia Xing, had already co forward, greeting Sui Yi with a bow, engaging in small talk: "Have you been satisfied with the accommodations and arrangents on the ship these past few days, sir?"
"It’s all right."
Sui Yi stepped out onto the deck.
The family mbers of Jia Xing nodded and bowed to her, with an elder instructing a young child to present a delicately arranged food box.
"Thank you, sir, for your treatnt the other day, which saved this old body from fainting on the ship. This box of sweets is for you to enjoy."
They had been traveling on the water for quite so ti, and without effective food preservation in this world, along with the high temperatures typical of June, these sweets were newly made on board to be presented.
One could well imagine the other’s sincerity and earnestness.
Sui Yi looked at the child and the elder, then accepted the food box without hesitation,
"Hello, Teacher."
"Greetings to Mr. Sui."
Most of the people on the deck nodded and greeted Sui Yi politely.
Because this gentleman’s dical skills were truly exceptional, anyone suffering from seasickness or having a relapse of an old ailnt would be cured just by her looking or touching them, like an immortal.
Moreover, her deanor was refined and aloof, exuding scholarly air, leading people to regard her as a doctor traveling across the land. In these tis, the mortality rate was high; even a slight cold could be fatal, signalling the significance of a physician. Especially one with such high dical prowess, causing everyone on board to treat Sui Yi with great respect and awe.
Of course, they did not give much thought to the sword at Sui Yi’s waist.
In these tis, any man with a little money traveling abroad would carry a weapon for self-defense. Sotis, disguising oneself as a Martial Artist to deter bandits was a common practice.
The rogues looked unfavorably at Sui Yi as he approached, likely displeased to see soone without any martial prowess being supported by so many. Besides, this man regarded them with such calmness, making them feel ignored, naturally breeding discontent. However, curious about this peculiar physician’s origins, they refrained from speaking up, mostly resorting to verbal jabs and grumbling.
For instance, at this mont, a big man muttered, "What is he, just playing with slly herbs and dare to put on such airs!"
But it was just muttering.
Sui Yi ignored them and walked to the edge of the deck, gazing at the blue water and sky, furrowing her brows tightly.
Over the past two weeks, she had traveled downstream of the Qiantang River but had not found any trace of modern acquaintances, let alone Cangwu’s whereabouts.
As ti went on, she had to agree that her current approach was the least efficient. In this ancient world, she would inevitably need to connect with strong networks or powers, utilizing spies and intelligence from various regions to serve her purpose. Much like in the modern world, where establishing a Sui Tang Square was necessary, it was even more critical now.
Thus, ntioning her plans with Fu Junnuo earlier should have been foreseen subconsciously.
Changan...
Sui Yi gently held her forehead, deciding to head to Yangzhou first.
"The last stop, Yangzhou, is almost here. We should make so preparations to avoid last-minute rush."
Although there was still half a day left, they were already near the most famous Turbulent Na Gorge on the outskirts of Yangzhou. Once past Turbulent Na, they would have entered Yangzhou’s territory, making it close indeed.
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