Golden elixir of cultivation

Chapter 3 Li He Li Changji

He bowed to the river, then took off his short shirt, revealing his muscular upper body, wrapped up the black-armored carp, tied it in a knot and carried it behind his back, happily walking towards the stone bridge in the distance.

According to the old people in the town, black-armored carp benefits the liver and kidneys, strengthens muscles and bones, and can replenish qi and blood. It is better than ginseng and deer antler, and many people use it to strengthen yang.It is said that the largest one can grow up to ten feet long and is thicker than a big wooden barrel for killing pigs. It is like a dragon and can be exchanged for a lot of money, but no one has ever seen it.

It is precisely because the black-armored carps are in high demand that wealthy businessmen often come to Changgu Town to buy them at high prices. Even small palm-long carps can be sold for a few dollars as long as they are all beard and tail.If it is of high size, it can be called a rare treasure, known as one tael of black carp and one tael of silver.

As for the one on the back, although it is smaller and not in very good condition, it can still be sold for a few taels of silver, which can be considered a small fortune.

If it weren't for this thing's ferocious nature and immense strength, which usually only swims in deep water, and also likes to drag people into the water, it would be too difficult to catch it, so we could only try our luck, and I'm afraid it would have been fished out long ago.

Bai Mo carried the fish on his back and walked about a mile along the shore, then walked onto the stone bridge where he had been fishing before.

This bridge is called Yalong Bridge. The bridge deck is mottled with traces. The small beasts squatting on the bridge railings on both sides have been polished by wind and rain until they are rounded and blurred. A seven-foot-long rusty iron sword hangs under the bridge.

An old man in the town said that in the past, the Heishui River was originally called Yongchang River. It was about 120 miles long and its source was connected to Changshui River.

There was a black dragon practicing cultivation at the bottom of the river. One night thousands of years ago, there was a strong wind and thunder, and then a bloody rain fell from the sky, dyeing the entire Yongchang River black.After that, the locals changed the name and called it Blackwater River.

Some people say that this is the failure of the black dragon to transform into a dragon. The black water is transformed from the blood of the dragon. The black-armored carps and one-horned black snakes in the river are the sons and grandsons of dragons. Eating them not only replenishes vitality, but also strengthens yang and gives birth to children. It has created quite a reputation.

Later, in order to prevent the resentment after Jiaolong's death from stirring up trouble, someone built this stone bridge across the Blackwater River, and a long sword was hung at the bottom of the bridge.

It is not known whether it is true or false, but this Dragon Bridge and the sword under the bridge have existed since the founding of the Jingguo Kingdom, at least for more than 600 years.During festivals, the people in the town inevitably come here to worship.

On the stone bridge, Bai Mo stood silently in the middle on the left side, which was where he was fishing at that time.

He remembered clearly that it was just dawn and there was no one else on the bridge when he came. He fished for more than ten fishing rods and caught nothing, just some aquatic plants and shrimps. He became fascinated by fishing.

The last rod didn't take the bait for a long time, until he caught a three-foot black-armored carp. He spent all his strength wrestling with it, and finally finally caught it after being exhausted.As soon as he got it in his hand, he heard the sound of wind blowing above his head. He subconsciously looked up and looked up, but he was hit hard. If he hadn't been saved by the big turtle, he would have died long ago.

"If I remember correctly, there should be no one else on the bridge at that time. I can knock people unconscious from a distance. Who in Changgu Town has this ability? Why haven't I heard of it? Could it be an outside master? When did I offend? Have you ever lived in a world like this?"

Bai Mo frowned and kept thinking. Although he didn't find any clues, he still had some clues.

To be able to accurately hit the center of the eyebrow, he must have practiced hidden weapon skills such as locust stones. And with his uniquely talented muscles and bones, the amount of force required to knock him unconscious in one shot would definitely be huge, which greatly narrowed the scope.

As the saying goes, the poor are rich in literature and rich in military affairs. Just daily consumption is not something ordinary people can support.What's more, the inheritance of martial arts is comparable to one's wealth and life. It is extremely rare. Either one comes from a noble family, a general's family, or a powerful sect and a martial arts family.

But none of these things have anything to do with Changgu Town. Although there are several martial arts schools in the town, they only teach some boxing and kicking skills and fighting skills, and they can only deal with rogues.Even the masters of martial arts schools usually claim to be masters, but in Bai Mo's view, they are not much stronger physically. If they really want to fight, it is not certain who will win or lose.Snapped!
The black-armored carp bounced a few times, then the fish tail slapped his back, leaving a red mark.

Bai Mo came back to his senses and looked at his own reflection in the black water river under the bridge. Suddenly there were ripples on the water surface. Maybe a few fish and shrimps were hiding in the water plants, but they were found and eaten by a black-armored carp. If there were What remains of the wreckage will be washed away by the surging river water.

"No matter whether the person who did it is a person from the town or not, even if it is a passing outsider, there will definitely be some traces!!"

His eyes were a little cold, looking at the big bump on his forehead, silently writing this down.How can you not avenge your murder?
The black-armored carp stared at the dead fish and twitched. The force of its tail lashing became weaker and weaker, and it looked like it would not survive.

……

"Brother Mo!"

Suddenly there was a voice at the end of the bridge. Bai Mo looked around and saw a strange-looking man waving to him.It turned out that it was a friend who had been looking for him for many years, and he immediately showed a smile and strode forward to greet him.

"Brother He!"

The man at the bridge gradually approached and revealed his true face. He was about [-] years old. He was extremely thin and had thick eyebrows, extending from left to right. His fingers were slender and thin, and his bones could be faintly seen. He was traveling at night and had been mistaken for someone. As a ghost.

This man's name is Li He, with the courtesy name Changji. He lives in Xiaocang Mountain outside the town. He is Bai Mo's only good friend in Changgu Town. His ancestors were of extraordinary origin. Unfortunately, his family fell into decline later on, leaving him with only two acres of thin farmland in the mountains to make a living on. .

Fortunately, although his family is poor, Li He is quite talented. He passed the scholar examination three years ago. If his father had not passed away suddenly at home, he had to observe mourning for three years. With his intelligence, it would have been impossible for him to win the examination one after another. .

Because of his weird appearance, he scared many children to tears when he was young, and no one wanted to play with him. Bai Mo, who was adopted by Shougong Yizhuang when he was young, was also rejected by many children, but he was not afraid at all.

Although he was three or four years younger than Li He, he grew up quickly, had a strong body, and was even taller. They played together, often eating and sleeping together for more than ten years.

A few years ago, the uncle who adopted him died of illness, and he was the only one left in Yizhuang. Even food and clothing were a problem.

Fortunately, Li He took good care of Bai Mo on weekdays. He not only helped Bai Mo from time to time, but also taught him how to read and write, thanks to Li He teaching him word for word, saving a lot of money. Otherwise, with Yizhuang's foundation, But he couldn't afford to buy books to learn how to read.

That is to say, in recent years, he has become stronger and can occasionally catch a few black-armored carp from the river to supplement his livelihood. In this way, he has gradually accumulated some savings.

"It's windy on the bridge, let's talk after we get down." Seeing Li He's body swaying in the river wind, Bai Mo quickly dragged him off the bridge and walked together to the town in the distance.

(End of this chapter)