The next day, Yang Qingyuan took Zhou Zhiruo and Lin Xuemin with him, said goodbye to Taoist Gu, and left the Bashan Sword Sect.
Gu Daoren stood on the top of the mountain, looking at the direction in which the three people were leaving, and did not leave for a long time.
"Master, what are you looking at?!"
A young swordsman on the side was a little puzzled.
Gu Daoren glanced at his apprentice. If this unlucky kid was half as good as Yang Qingyuan, he wouldn't be so envious of him.
"There is another shining famous sword in the world!"
In three days, Gu Daoren witnessed Yang Qingyuan's sword skills, which were magnificent and majestic, like a sword king coming to the world!
If it were a true life-and-death fight, victory or defeat might be determined by a hundred moves.
Yang Qingyuan's martial arts is stronger than he expected!
God really prefers Wudang.
Taoist Gu shook his head, and then casually gave the disciple beside him a blow, "Chengfeng! Today, you have to swing your sword three thousand times!"
"Ah?! Why?!"
"Five thousand times!"
"..."
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And Yang Qingyuan took Zhou Zhiruo and Lin Xuemin back on the road.
Lin Xuemin, who saw Yang Qingyuan's sword skills on Bashan Mountain, finally wants to become a disciple!
But this time it's Yang Qingyuan's turn to be arrogant!
You used to be indifferent to me, but now I want you to be beyond your reach!
The three of them were messing around and headed towards Yuezhou.
During this period, Yang Qingyuan also accompanied Zhou Zhiruo on a trip to Emei to meet Master Miejie.
After obtaining the Nine Yin Scriptures, Miejie's martial arts have indeed improved a lot. Now it seems that he is comparable to Song Da among the Seven Heroes of Wudang, and second only to Yu Er!
Of course, relying on the Yitian Divine Sword, Miejie's original combat power was still superior to the two of them, but now the Yitian Sword is broken and the Nine Yin Meridians are released.
Every peck and every drink has a reason.
The Nine Yin Manual just made up for the loss in extermination combat power.
I originally thought I would see Dugu Yihe, who was killed with swords and swords, but I happened to meet him in seclusion!
However, Yang Qingyuan's expectations for him were not as high as those of Gu Daoren. A sword is a sword and a sword is a sword. The two are as distinct as each other.
Of course, Jing and Wei can merge into the river, and swords and swords can also be united together.
But Dugu Yihe probably doesn’t have this ability!
If he could really fuse the sword into one, he would not have died by Ximen's sword.
The three of them stayed in Emei for three days, and then took a boat to go south along the river.
It’s almost time! Yang Qingyuan has to rush to Yangzhou to meet someone!
Although Lin Xuemin was very comfortable riding a horse, riding a boat made her suffer a lot. She grew up in the North and often rode horses but rarely sailed, so how could she know how to ride a boat?!
I got seasick on the first day!
The three of them were traveling on a large passenger boat, which was extremely comfortable. If they had been on an ordinary small passenger boat, the symptoms would have been much worse!
Seeing this, Zhou Zhiruo couldn't help but snicker secretly. This Lin Xuemin really didn't make her like her.
Ji Yaohua, Zhuang Xiaomeng, and Liu Wangshu were disliked mostly because they liked Yang Qingyuan and made Zhou Zhiruo feel the pressure of competition. However, this Lin Xuemin was definitely not compatible by nature.
Along the way, Lin Xuemin kept pestering Yang Qingyuan to learn from her.
Seeing that the heat was almost done, Yang Qingyuan stopped teasing her. After Lin Xuemin served tea, he accepted Lin Xuemin as his fourth disciple.
Originally, Yang Qingyuan wanted to teach Lin Xuemin a set of internal skills and mental techniques, but after checking the strange true energy in Lin Xuemin's body, Yang Qingyuan gave up this idea.
The drop of blood on Mount Heng that day seemed to really be the blood of the God King. It was very strange. Lin Xuemin's body seemed to be guided by someone, and her true energy continued to move and grow independently.
One day is better than another ten days.
Yang Qingyuan didn't want to act rashly before he understood the situation, so he taught Lin Xuemin swordsmanship instead.
As a Yuan Hua realm warrior, although Lin Xuemin was not used to taking a boat at first, after three days, she no longer had any symptoms of seasickness.
Lin Xuemin's talent pales in comparison to her miraculous physique.
Of course, this does not mean that Lin Xuemin's talent is not good. In terms of her martial arts qualifications, she is similar to Zhou Zhiruo, incomparable to Zhuang Xiaomeng, Ye Jianhan, Liu Wangshu and other wizards, and even inferior to Xiao Jiu.
The three of them stayed on the boat for more than twenty days, sailed down the river, and finally landed in Yangzhou.
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"Master, is this Yangzhou?!"
Lin Xuemin grew up in the North. Although she heard that Yangzhou was prosperous, she had never actually been to Yangzhou.
Not only her, but Zhou Zhiruo was also very curious!
Yangzhou's wealth and prosperity are known to the world!
With a hundred thousand guan in his pocket, he rode a crane down to Yangzhou. Unexpectedly, he actually arrived in Yangzhou today.
As soon as the three of them got off the boat, they could already feel the prosperity of Yangzhou!
Yangzhou is the water transport hub of the Great Zhou Dynasty, the intersection of rivers and canals, where goods from the south of the Yangtze River are concentrated and distributed. The superior geographical location is one of the reasons for the prosperity of Yangzhou.
The small vendors around the pier made Zhou and Lin unable to take their eyes away. They left Yang Qingyuan behind and began to wander among the vendors.
Yang Qingyuan shook his head. Of course, women's instinct to like shopping is innate.
After walking with the two of them for half an hour, the three of them left from the street.
"Brother Qingyuan, why did you come to Yangzhou this time? Is there some master who lives in seclusion in Yangzhou?"
After Yang Qingyuan got off Emei, he took a boat all the way down the river and finally arrived in Yangzhou. Coupled with the incident in Bashan, Zhou Zhiruo subconsciously felt that Yang Qingyuan came to discuss with someone.
"I'm not here to discuss with anyone this time. I'm just here to see the child of a close friend of mine who is about to be born."
Yang Qingyuan's words made Zhou Zhiruo and Lin Xuemin a little confused. After seeing the birth of a child, what is there to know about this!?
"Let's go! Let's go to Yangzhou Governor's Mansion!"
The three of them found someone to find out the way, and then headed towards the Governor's Mansion in Yangzhou.
Generally, the local governor's office and the governor's office are integrated, with the front office and the backyard.
But where is Yangzhou?! I dare not say anything else, but it is rich!
The tax revenue from the city of Yangzhou alone is equivalent to that of another state!
Arriving outside the Governor's Mansion, Yang Qingyuan handed over his name card, "An old friend is here to visit and asks to see Mr. Wang, the Governor of Yangzhou."
Although Yang Qingyuan has been dismissed from his position as Shaoqing of Dali Temple, he still has these other official positions.
In recent years, Yang Qingyuan has fulfilled the most duties as the Young Minister of Dali Temple, and the color of Dali Temple in him is too strong, which has led many people, even the prince, to overlook one point - the Young Minister of Dali Temple has never been Yang Qingyuan's foundation.
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The most important position he holds is Bachelor of Wenhua Palace - the Prime Minister of the Great Zhou Dynasty!
Even this time, Yang Qingyuan only moved to the position of Shaoqing of Dali Temple, while the position of bachelor of Wenhua Temple remained.
This also means that Yang Qingyuan’s political foundation has not been shaken so far!
The concierge of the Governor's Mansion took Yang Qingyuan's name card. After looking at it carefully, he immediately saluted and said, "Wang Ping, the villain, has met Bachelor Yang!"
Wang Ping was a domestic servant in Wang Hua's hometown. When Wang Hua took office as the governor of Yangzhou this time, he lacked some reliable people around him, so he hired some people from his hometown.
"Is Brother Dehui in the mansion?!"
Wang Ping immediately handed back the name card and said, "Back to Bachelor Yang, my wife is about to give birth, and I took my wife back to my hometown in Yuezhou! It is estimated that I will not come to Yangzhou to take office until my wife gives birth!"
The imperial court gave Wang Hua a period of two months to take office within two months.
Wang Hua thought that if his wife gave birth in Yangzhou, there would be many inconveniences after delivery and there would be few people to take care of her, so it would be better to go to her hometown.
According to the estimated date by the imperial physician, it would be too late for Wang Hua to return to Yangzhou and take office.
"Since Brother Dehui isn't here, I won't be here for a long time!" Yang Qingyuan said to the old servant.
"Master Yang, please go slowly!"
When Wang Hua was away, Yang Qingyuan also left.
"Master, where are we going now!?"
Yang Qingyuan looked at Lin Xuemin's playful smile and didn't know what this girl wanted to say.
"Of course it's Yuezhou!"
Yang Qingyuan came to visit Wang Hua, so naturally he couldn't give up halfway. It only took five or six days to get from Yangzhou to Yuezhou.
"Master, it's getting late now, why don't we rest in Yangzhou City for a night today!"
What does it mean to tell lies with your eyes open? Yang Qingyuan raised his head and looked at the sun in the sky. This is called lying with his eyes open.
It should be just after noon now, but by Lin Xuemin's mouth, it was already late.
Zhou Zhiruo, who was on the side, glanced at Lin Xuemin with disdain.
Yang Qingyuan nodded secretly in his heart, Zhou Zhiruo, this little white flower, is the sensible one!
"But we are indeed a little tired from traveling these days! Why not rest in Yangzhou City for two days!"
Yang Qingyuan: "..."
I just want to spend two days in Yangzhou city?!
Yang Qingyuan looked at the expectant eyes of the two people and nodded. After all, he had already arrived in Yangzhou, and it was not more than two days away.
The little girl wanted to play in Yangzhou for two days, which Yang Qingyuan could understand.
"Okay, let's rest in Yangzhou for two days! You must be tired after traveling for such a long time!"
Then Yang Qingyuan found the largest inn in Yangzhou City, Yuelai Inn, and stayed there.
That’s right, it’s the Wudang Yuelai Catering Chain Branch, a subsidiary of the legendary Wudang Bagua Group!
Then Yang Qingyuan gave Zhou Zhiruo and Lin Xuemin two hundred taels of silver.
"This money is reserved for you for emergencies!"
Then Zhou Zhiruo and Lin Xuemin were left to play by themselves. With their Yuan Hua realm martial arts, it was almost impossible for the two of them to encounter any danger in Yangzhou City.
I originally thought that this would send Zhou Zhiruo and Lin Xuemin away, but I didn't expect that not only did they not leave, they also pestered Yang Qingyuan to go with them.
Yang Qingyuan took Zhou Zhiruo and Lin Xuemin to the Grand View Tower.
I don’t have any other hobbies but food.
Flower wine and tea are too elegant for Yang Qingyuan, but food is the most down-to-earth.
"Waiter, three portions of Yangzhou fried rice, one boiled dried shredded rice, one stewed lion's head with crab meat, one tray of three-piece buns and one thousand-feuille cake!"
Although Yang Qingyuan has never been to Yangzhou, he is familiar with Yangzhou's special snacks.
"My guest, you are really an expert! These dishes are very famous in our Yangzhou! They are all must-try dishes when you come to our Yangzhou!"
After the waiter complimented him, he went to greet other guests.
Lin Xuemin asked curiously, "Master, how do you know so much!?"
The customs, delicacies, and special snacks along the way are all at Yang Qingyuan's fingertips.
"I've read a lot of books! Naturally, I know a few things. I can talk about things on paper, but I can't do countless things!"
Lin Xuemin didn't believe Yang Qingyuan's words!
"But I have read hundreds of volumes, understood its meaning, and discerned its principles, but I have never reached Master's level."
Yang Qingyuan smiled when he heard this, "I still read less! And sometimes, reading doesn't require intensive reading, most books are not worth it!"
After hearing what Yang Qingyuan said, Zhou Zhiruo asked, "How many books has Brother Qingyuan read?!"
Lin Xuemin also stared at Yang Qingyuan, waiting for his question.
I saw Yang Qingyuan slowly stretching out five fingers.
"Five hundred volumes!?"
"...Five thousand volumes?!"
Yang Qingyuan smiled and shook his head and said, "Fifty percent of the books in the Hanlin Academy!"
"..."
One sentence made Zhou Zhiruo and Lin Xuemin silent.
This is so awesome!
The collection of books in the Hanlin Academy of the Great Zhou Dynasty is countless, accounting for 50% of the collection of books in the Hanlin Academy. If Yang Qingyuan stood up and said that he was the best in reading, it is estimated that there would be no objection in the entire Great Zhou Dynasty.
While the three of them were talking, the food was served.
"Come on! Eat!"
Among these meals, only the braised lion's head with crab meat is a little more expensive, but it is not an extravagant dish.
Yang Qingyuan never pays attention to the ingredients when eating, and he is not interested in the so-called eight delicacies.
Ingredients such as sea cucumbers, abalone, and bear paws actually have no taste themselves. They rely entirely on the broth to bring out the umami flavor. In Yang Qingyuan's eyes, they are not as substantial as a bowl of scallion noodles.
The food at Daguanlou was really good, and all three of them finished all the food they ordered.
"Although this snack is not a delicacy, it does have a unique flavor."
Lin Xuemin is used to eating famous dishes from the North, and when she tasted Huaiyang cuisine, it was even more novel.
"Xiao Er!!"
Lin Xuemin called the waiter, and then threw a small piece of broken silver from her sleeve.
"Tell us, what other interesting places are there in Yangzhou City!"
The waiter in the shop caught the broken silver coin thrown by Lin Xuemin and weighed it with his hands as usual. It was probably more than one or two pounds, which was more than his monthly wages. The smile on his face suddenly became brighter!
"Girl, you've asked the right person!"
The waiter Taotao kept introducing to Lin Xuemin, "Daming Temple! Wenchang Pavilion!... These places are all worth visiting, and the ditty of Qiyan Tower is also very pleasant. Of course, you can go there if you are interested.
It’s also great to listen to singing and dancing and sip fine wine on the Slender West Lake’s painted boats!”
Yang Qingyuan thought it was normal at first, but when he heard it, something didn't feel right!
If I suddenly guessed correctly, that Qiyan Building should be a brothel!
The painting boat on Slender West Lake should be a high-end club!
Just let two girls go to a place like this!
Yang Qingyuan just opened his mouth and saw a strange light shining in Lin Xuemin's eyes.
"Master, master! Let's go watch the singing and dancing on the boat! I have always envied the elegant pleasures of Yangzhou literati and poets when they went boating on the lake!"
