489: Chapter 60 Treasure Ship_2 489: Chapter 60 Treasure Ship_2 “Uncle Master, you have worked hard these past few days…”
He stepped out of the carriage and was the first to pay respects to Miao Zhen.
During these days of practice, Uncle Master had been sitting on the carriage protecting him; it was an extremely difficult period.
The fellow disciples in the envoy thought he was practicing “Divine Steps,” not knowing he was also merging with the Buddha Bone and comprehending the “Karma Path.”
Afterward,
He greeted Xie Xuanyi: “Benefactor, thank you as well.”
“There has been nothing amiss these days; you need not thank me.”
Xie Xuanyi shook his head, walked up to Mi Yun, squatted slightly, grasped Mi Yun’s palm, and silently passed on a thread of the Principle of Life.
“…What is this?”
Mi Yun was stunned for a moment, feeling a warmth in his Heart Lake.
“Take it, it might make you feel better.”
Xie Xuanyi was not good with words; he always found it hard to say anything comforting, so he simply patted the young one’s shoulder.
He noticed that Jun Mountain had also followed Mi Yun out of the carriage.
However, this old fellow looked depressed, as if he hadn’t gotten the answers he wanted.
“Senior Jun Mountain.”
At that moment, Mi Yun apologized in a very soft voice: “I truly haven’t heard of this ‘Karma and Buddha’s Destiny’…
If I find out in the future, I will definitely clarify your doubts…”
“It’s alright.”
Jun Mountain waved his hand and said with a bitter smile: “Take good care of yourself, don’t dwell on this matter.”
He knew that Mi Yun’s physical condition had been extremely poor these past few days; he should not be overthinking or get disturbed.
It was because of the night of bonfire rest a few days ago that he had agreed to join hands with Miao Zhen, which was why he was allowed into the carriage.
The Karma and Buddha’s Destiny with the Buddhist had always been a mystery in Jun Mountain’s heart.
But he also knew now.
This mystery wouldn’t be solved anytime soon.
The Daoist child clad in robes took a deep breath and floated next to the tall monk, mockingly said: “Ho…
Isn’t this the Qu River?
What are you doing here, is this still Chu Country?”
“Shut up.”
Miao Zhen frowned and said: “After crossing the Qu River, there’s still a way to go before leaving Chu Country.”
Although the two had teamed up, their many years of disputes had become a habit; even if they didn’t fight, their daily conversations were always competitive, trying to outdo each other.
Reincarnated Yang God, in the eyes of others, was an esteemed, dust-free celestial being.
But in reality, when you truly interact with them, they are just like any ordinary person.
Happy, angry, sad, and joyous.
None of it was lacking.
The great river surged with waves, the sound of the waves at the riverfront was like thunder.
The envoy stopped here.
Miao Zhen, holding a giant golden rod, stood before the tide, with the monks from Fan Yin Temple standing behind him, everyone holding their breath and gazing at the majestic scene ahead…
Chu Country’s territory was much larger than Li Kingdom, containing many famous mountains and rivers, a sight they had never seen in their lives.
Mi Yun, sitting in a wheelchair, looking at the scene ahead, asked with some concern: “Uncle Master, can we make it across?”
This great river was wide, extending over ten miles.
At a glance, it was covered in dense mist.
Mi Yun knew that crossing the river was nothing for Uncle Master, who could simply tread on river water if alone.
But now, the whole envoy needed to cross, with carts, horses, and boxes of scriptures.
“…”
Miao Zhen just smiled and did not rush to answer.
At this moment,
Xie Xuanyi slowly narrowed his eyes.
The Daoist child standing beside Miao Zhen also lightly exclaimed.
They saw the river mist slowly part, vaguely revealing an oppressive large silhouette; after a moment, the Treasure Ship approached, its mast swaying a flag with an inscribed circular copper coin.
“You baldy, you do have some clever ideas.”
Jun Mountain couldn’t stop laughing: “Did you hire the Purple Green Treasure Ship from the Fangyuan Square?”
These past few years, Fangyuan Square’s business had grown bigger and bigger.
The two Great Square Masters remained behind the scenes, controlling everything, sending words outside.
As long as the price was right, everything could be bought at Fangyuan Square.
“To enjoy the view of the Qu River, you need a ship.”
Miao Zhen casually said, “This monk cannot expect you to control the sword and carry the scriptures to the other shore.”
“Ha, good that you know.”
Jun Mountain sneered coldly, then asked with confusion, “Wait…
Aren’t Buddhist disciples supposed to be monks, with pockets cleaner than their faces?
Where did you get the money to hire such a big fellow?”
“Mercy of Buddha…”
Miao Zhen chanted a Buddhist invocation, earnestly saying, “Jun Mountain, do you know why Zen masters only live one lifetime, yet live much longer than both your lifetimes combined?”
True Master Jun Shan was taken aback, even more puzzled, “Why?”
“Because Zen masters do not meddle in other people’s business.”
Miao Zhen scoffed, striding toward the Treasure Ship.
“???”
Jun Mountain’s face turned sour, yet he had nothing more to say.
He cast a pleading look towards the young man in black.
Xie Xuanyi smiled and shook his head, following Miao Zhen onto the Treasure Ship.
Beneath the ship’s large flags at the masthead.
A middle-aged Confucian scholar in a blue robe stood with his hands behind his back, his robe and collar engraved with the pattern of copper coins.
“Both of you, my surname is Qian.
Just call me Qian San.”
This middle-aged Confucian scholar spoke respectfully, greeting them with a bow.
Xie Xuanyi noticed, the way this middle-aged scholar performed the bow was somewhat different from Chu Country…
This was a Li person.
Interesting.
A Li person had ventured into Chu Country’s territory.
This was not against the law, as in recent years Chu and Li coexisted peacefully, engaging in frequent trade.
The shopkeepers of Fangyuan Square usually remained behind the scenes; this was the first time Xie Xuanyi had seen a shopkeeper out and about.
Xie Xuanyi smilingly asked, “May I boldly ask, how many copper coins would it cost to rent such a Treasure Ship for crossing the river?”
“This river crossing does not require copper coins.”
Qian San was modest in attitude.
“Fangyuan Square isn’t charging copper coins?”
Xie Xuanyi raised an eyebrow, that really was like the sun rising from the west.
“Fangyuan Square’s business isn’t solely about copper coins.”
Miao Zhen slightly smiled, “Do you remember, before the delegation crossed to the west, I went to South Border and killed a Yin God from Yin Mountain?”
Xie Xuanyi certainly remembered.
“There’s a ‘noble person’ from Li Kingdom who posted a bounty at Fangyuan Square to kill that Yin Mountain evil cultivator.
By killing him, I not only avenged Mi Yun but also helped that ‘noble person’ ease his worries.” Miao Zhen said, “That ‘noble person’ has plenty of treasures.
He wanted to give me a generous reward which I refused; instead, I owe him three favors.”
“You’re quite clever.”
Xie Xuanyi commented with a smile; after all, the hardest debts to repay were favors.
He practiced this too.
After the battle at the Golden Body Tower, Miao Zhen still owed him a favor.
“Renting this Purple Green Treasure Ship for the river crossing was offered by him, considering it as repaying half a favor.” Miao Zhen said, “Normally, it’s difficult for ordinary people to rent this Treasure Ship even with gold and silver, but that ‘noble person’ has a special status, requiring only some extra Silver Taels to settle this matter.”
“This half favor was repaid quite easily.”
Xie Xuanyi said indifferently, “Actually, if you had spoken to me earlier about the matter of the Qujiang Treasure Ship, I could have handled it as well.”
Gold and silver, those mundane objects, are not possessed by the Buddhist.
But not so in Da Sui Sword Palace.
Precisely speaking… they are not lacking.
After the battle at the Great Pudu Temple, topping the Heavenly Pride List, Xie Xuanyi could simply ask the young emperor for a reward.
Any amount of Silver Taels, just take it from the Chief of the Imperial City Department.
After all, it was Yuan Jimo’s money.
“That’s unnecessary; I still owe you a favor.”
Miao Zhen grinned.
He then turned to face Shopkeeper Qian, giving him a bow, “This journey will trouble Brother Qian.”
“Think nothing of it, it’s just business.”
Qian San looked towards the nearby riverfront, where delegations were.
Young Buddhist monks from Fan Yin Temple began unpacking carts and transporting scripture.
Buddhist disciples are all Body Refiners, extremely strong, and with Deng Baiyi, an Array Talisman Master, present, this tough labor became incredibly easy.
In less than half an hour, everyone had boarded the Treasure Ship.
He spoke calmly, “Gentlemen, if you’ve finished preparing and need to set sail, just say the word…
wherever this trip must go, whenever it must stop, feel free to speak up.
However, there is one thing that needs to be clear in advance.”
“Fangyuan Square only transports people.”
“No fighting.”