"Elder Zhang has told that you all are powerful Magicians, which is why I accepted this task," he said, "but whether to risk danger, it still depends on your choice."
"More than ten days?"
Upon hearing this, Sha Lifei quickly shook his head, "We don’t have the ti to spend so long on a boat, unable to do anything."
He was right.
The firearms needed to be dealt with, Wang Daoxuan had to promptly establish an altar for the Rampaging Soldier ritual, and Li Yan had to practice and cultivate spells.
Staying on a boat, they wouldn’t be able to do anything.
Li Yan also nodded and said, "Senior Zhang, let’s take the shortcut. If we encounter anything along the way, we will deal with it as we go."
"It’s good, I’ve also taken on so tasks at the City God Temple."
"Great!"
Fast Ship Zhang’s eyes revealed a hint of joy, then he respectfully clasped his hands and said, "If that’s the case, then I will no longer stand on ceremony."
"As you can see, I’ve been living off the water for years, I do understand certain taboos, but when it cos to those filthy things, I still don’t know how to deal with them."
"I am willing to waive all boat fees, wherever you want to go is fine, but if we encounter those things, may I ask for so guidance?"
This was his careful consideration for agreeing to this trip.
Even though ordinary folks don’t have Divine Skills, when encountering certain things, they wouldn’t just wait to die; they had thods to deal with them.
These thods involved avoiding Taboo Techniques.
The Mystical Sect, since ancient tis, was not just about re cultivation. Using Divination to determine auspicious and inauspicious tis, avoiding taboos, and dispelling disasters, that was their true expertise.
From the ancient Witch Sacrifices to the current Mystical Sect.
From court rituals to the local witches and wizards.
It was all the sa principle.
He had earned the na Fast Ship Zhang not only because of his superb ship handling skills but also because he had ferried so pugilistic world Magicians; by treating them with respect and asking for guidance, he had accumulated quite a few thods.
When encountering danger, he could often avoid it imdiately.
He had perceived the capabilities of Li Yan and others; they were worthy of respect from the Cao Gang elders and treated with deference by the i Mountain Magicians—certainly not ordinary.
Learning a trick or two from them could beco a family legacy.
Li Yan couldn’t help but smile wryly, "Senior Zhang, you are too kind. We won’t skimp on the boat fee. We are all hard-luck people of the pugilistic world, and we can’t take advantage of you like that."
"Don’t worry, Master Wang is the best at this. He is kind-hearted and was already planning to pass it on to ordinary people. If there is anything you don’t understand, just ask him."
"Thank you!" said Old Man Zhang, his face imdiately brimming with happiness.
With the plan set, they delayed no further.
The ship workers pulled the sails tight, harnessing the wind’s power to navigate the river.
Along the way, the scenery was beautiful.
Li Yan would occasionally co to the deck to enjoy the sights, but most of the ti he was in the cabin, studying books on Qin Dunjia and Mathematics.
Fast Ship Zhang and his ship workers were also determined.
This vast Han River was no different from a land road to them; they knew very well where the reefs and rapids were.
Their speed was rapid, and by the next morning, they had already reached Xiangyang.
Xiangyang, a thousand-year-old ancient city known as the "Number One Fortress in Divine State," was extraordinary indeed. Even before approaching, there were already hundreds of ships crisscrossing the waters.
Although Li Yan wanted to tour the place, treating his sickness was urgent, and they had already delayed too much in Yunyang, so they did not plan to stay long.
They resupplied briefly at the ferry dock before leaving.
However, as soon as they landed, Li Yan sensed that sothing was amiss.
Many people wore worried expressions and hurried on their way.
He glanced over, and Sha Lifei imdiately understood, quickly heading to a tea stall at the ferry dock.
In a few words, they were backslapping and calling each other brothers, and after so inquiries, Sha Lifei hurried back, clicking his tongue:
"Sothing has indeed happened."
"News has co from the city that hill tribes in the Jing Chu Mountain region have rebelled, led by the Heavenly Saint Sect."
"Additionally, the Tusi in the Southwest have responded to the call, refusing to acknowledge Great Xuan as their sovereign anymore, things have really blown up..."
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