Elaborate on the world of mortals

Chapter 816: Any Way to Get There
In the Zhuoyang River, a small boat has been going upstream with the help of the boatman rowing. Today, the boat has reached the upstream section of the river where the flood failed to take off.

The flood at that time was not serious, and most houses and other buildings on both sides of the river were spared, but some houses that were destroyed have not been fully restored to this day.

The farmlands on the shore looked okay, with signs of autumn harvest, and the smoke from cooking fires in the distance seemed to give off a sense of peace and tranquility.

Hui Mian stood on Qi Zhongbin's shoulder, raised his hind paws and looked into the distance.

"Even this small flood couldn't be properly managed near Pingzhou. The government didn't deal with it, and the relief money donated by the locals didn't actually get to the point. Few of the destroyed bridges were repaired."

Qi Zhongbin rowed the boat slowly, his eyes remaining calm.

"The emperor is called the Son of Heaven, and there is some truth to it. It is not so much a compliment as a responsibility to follow the way of the world. If the Son of Heaven loses his virtue, the way of the world will be in chaos, and the world will also be in chaos! For Dagui, the appearance of Zheng Yiming is a great disaster."

After hearing what Hui Mian and Qi Zhongbin said, Yi Shuyuan walked out of the cabin. Now he no longer looked like a stall owner in Pingzhou City, and his hair and beard had returned to their original appearance.

He looked at Qi Zhongbin with a smile.

"That depends on what the so-called Dagui is. Is it just the name of a country, or is it a gathering of thousands of people? It can be said to be a catastrophe, but it is also hope. The changes of the world are not absolute."

"Sir, are you out?"

Hui Mian jumped onto Yi Shuyuan's shoulder, who touched its head and sat cross-legged at the bow, swaying slightly as the boat moved forward.

"What are you thinking of, sir?"

"nothing!"

In fact, Yi Shuyuan has been thinking about some things these days. He is thinking about the worldly affairs, his own cultivation, and his experiences since he started practicing Taoism, including the disasters he has experienced.

Among the changes of the 24 solar terms that I have experienced, some are indeed clear disasters, while others are as gentle and silent as the spring rain. It is difficult to tell which are the clear signals. I just have a vague feeling in my heart, and I don’t even know whether I have survived them.

The first time I had this feeling was probably during the Grain Rain after Zhuo Qing was settled, and the more profound one was during the Winter Solstice when Baokang left.

Not all of these changes are caused by God's murderous intent.

I once thought that although Heaven did not want me to achieve enlightenment, as my practice deepened, Yi Shuyuan sometimes thought that the universe is so big that it can accommodate all things, so why not me?

Even though there are twenty-four solar terms corresponding to the twenty-four changes of disasters, is it really possible to achieve perfection in Taoism after experiencing twenty-four disasters?

I’m afraid that may not be the case, and vice versa.

As for the breath of the so-called catastrophe, Yi Shuyuan felt it slightly this time. The last time, he was still in the process of transforming into a dragon, and his disciples in the capital of Dayong also felt it.

If we compare, it should be the Beginning of Autumn and the Minor Cold, because Yi Shuyuan himself did not experience these two disasters in his calculations.

But from the heart, the absurd farce in the capital of Dayong can be regarded as corresponding, but this time in Gui country is more like Bailu. After the hot summer in the dog days, the metal element gradually becomes strong, and wars break out all over the world!

If this is the case, then the White Dew season has not passed that year? That is not right!
At that time, when the Taoist weapon was being refined, Bai Luyan felt murderous intent, and it was much stronger than the feeling he has now.

Yi Shuyuan looked at the water in front of him calmly. From time to time, he could see fish in the water escaping, and some swimming with the boat.

"Just like a boat sailing on the water and a fish in the water, all living things live under the laws of nature. Everyone walks outside of it, and everyone is included in it. Sometimes it finds me, and sometimes I find it."

Yi Shuyuan murmured, and there seemed to be ripples in his heart.

So Yi Shuyuan, Yi Shuyuan, although you are special and although you think highly of yourself, there is no sentient being between heaven and earth who is inferior to you. Everyone will experience the various calamities of the heavenly way, and the twenty-four solar terms are nothing more than a manifestation of the calamities between heaven and earth.

It’s just that the telepathy of the Dao of Qiankun is so strong that it is more acute in the realm of Dao.

All the things in his past life and the ways of that world have always been Yi Shuyuan's precious wealth. He couldn't help but smile knowingly when he thought of the wonderful things.

“Everyone has it, and everyone can achieve enlightenment!”

The gray beetle on the shoulder listened very carefully, but he didn't know what the master was thinking before, so he naturally frowned.

"Sir, please be more specific!"

"Nothing." "By the way, sir, do you think Zheng Yiming will become the emperor in the future?"

Hearing Hui Mian mention this, the smile on Yi Shuyuan's face faded. In this land, it can be said that "the world has suffered from Dagui for a long time", and the intention of war and killing has already taken place. From now on, I am afraid that all heroes will fight for the world.

"It depends on the right time and place, and the will of the people. But he does have a greater chance than others. After all, some people have risked their lives. Or do you want to follow and see for yourself?"

Hui Mian shook his head.

"I'm afraid it will be a mess for who knows how many years. Let's wait for the long-haired ghost to return and report to his post in the future and listen to his detailed account."

However, when listening to Yi Shuyuan talking about Yu Xinmei, Hui Mian couldn't help but say a few more words.

"The girl surnamed Yu thought that Zheng Shusheng might be harmed by evil spirits in the troubled times, so she didn't want to leave. She really wasn't afraid that her five hundred years of practice would be ruined in an instant."

"She is afraid, but comparatively speaking, she is willing to give it a try."

Yi Shuyuan smiled again as he said this. Yu Xinmei is indeed a very courageous girl.

Qi Zhongbin had been rowing silently at the stern and listening quietly. At this moment, he couldn't help but recall some of the questions that the fish had asked when it chased up along the Zhuoyang River. Perhaps after a short contact with Zheng Yiming, the woman's heart had also experienced some changes.

Qi Zhongbin actually understood this feeling, after all, he had experienced it before.
"Wow, wow, wow."

A fish jumped out of the water and then dived into the water beside the boat. Qi Zhongbin put aside the emotion in his heart and looked forward.

"Master, Master Wufa brought a little fellow from the Dragon Clan to see you before. He said he wanted to visit Senior Ao. Is that convenient?"

When Hui Mian heard Qi Zhongbin mention this, he immediately perked up. Ao Po is the master.

"Yes, that's true, sir. Fellow Daoist Ao has transformed into a dragon, right?"

Hui Mian was quite excited when he asked this question, as if he had turned into a dragon.

"Of course it worked!"

While Yi Shuyuan was speaking, the boat seemed to have unknowingly left the original river channel, and the waterway ahead was winding and the forests were quiet.

Qi Zhongbin already had a feeling in his heart, and he rowed the boat forward, breaking through the light mist, and the view ahead became clear.

The boat sailed between the mountains. The vast waters were full of changes. There was no human habitation in front or behind, but there were occasional calls of animals and birds. The scenery was picturesque from afar and near.
Qi Zhongbin and Hui Mian both understood that their boat had sailed into the "Map of Mountains, Rivers and States".

At a certain moment, Qi Zhongbin and Hui Mian's hearts skipped a beat and they couldn't help but look towards the water.

Beneath the surface of this large body of water that passes through mountains and forests, a huge shadow is swimming slowly.

As the boat left the mountainous area, the shadows under the water became more and more obvious under the sunlight, showing wisps of white light, and the slender body and the double horns on the head could be vaguely seen.
"Moo."

Waves of dragon roars similar to the mooing of cows were heard, and the people on the boat vaguely felt a dragon's aura that was faint but made people feel uneasy.

Yi Shuyuan was still sitting quietly at the bow, while Hui Mian kept looking to the side and then under the water, staring with wide eyes, unable to tell which side was the master's real body.

Qi Zhongbin was full of awe. Perhaps his master always had two protectors. One was Senior Hui, and the other was Senior Ao, who was already widely respected as "Lord Bai" in Beihai back then!
"Sir, the Dragon Clan will hold a Dragon Transformation Banquet when they become real dragons. Daoist Fellow Ao is now the fifth real dragon in the world. Do you want to hold one too, so that our Qiankun lineage can have some fun?"

Qi Zhongbin also smiled. Yi Shuyuan glanced at Hui Mian and didn't need him to say anything. The underwater dragon shadow was gradually getting bigger and more and more obvious.

"Wow, wow, wow."

A huge dragon head emerged from the watershed, and the scattered water splashed into small rainbows under the sky. The whole dragon body was as white as jade, flashing with bursts of brilliance. An amber dragon eye on this side narrowed slightly and looked towards the boat.

Qi Zhongbin's body tensed up, and even Hui Mian was so scared that his hair stood up. He knew it was a dragon, but he still acted like this. It was indeed terrifying to be glared at by a real dragon.

"Ao, there's no need for that. It's nothing to look at that little white dragon!"

(End of this chapter)