Becoming a God by Searching Mountains and Subduing Demons

Chapter 204: The Pampered Boat, Blessings from the Water

After calling back Xuntian and collecting the spiritual plants and precious medicines, Jiang Yue closed his eyes and sat for a while, regulating his breathing and resting his mind.

Nothing happened along the way, so he didn't need to rest. With Jiang Yue's current physical condition, it wouldn't have any effect even if he stayed up all night.

After opening his eyes, Jiang Yue felt that there was nothing to do.

How about listening to some music?
With Miao Xingyu here and this being the provincial capital, there wouldn't be any risk. Besides, he was only playing a supporting role in this escort and was not the main force, so there was no need to guard Jiayin all the time.

Miao Xingyu's room was next door. Jiang Yue knocked on the door and briefly explained his itinerary.

"It's okay. I'll stay here. Just come back before dawn. We need to gallop two thousand miles tomorrow. It's far away from the city and there will be no fun to enjoy."

Miao Xingyu's voice was heard from the room. After getting the answer, Jiang Yue nodded, turned and left.

It was already known to everyone that he loved to listen to music, and the other party had also seen it in Tianshang Tower that day. Even if it left such an impression on the other party, Jiang Yue didn't care.

After ordering Xiaotian to hide and patrol the surrounding area at all times, Jiang Yue pushed open the door of the inn, already having decided where to go.

Pingtian Prefecture is close to the river and relies on the water for its livelihood, so there are many fishermen.

Its entertainment industry is also concentrated on the riverside, with numerous pleasure boats and houseboats.

Through the shared vision, Jiang Yue already had a rough idea of ​​where the music was being played, and he strode towards it.

On the river bank, there are clusters of ships, all brightly lit.

Many pleasure boats are like magnificent palaces on the water, with carved beams and painted rafters, vermilion railings, and roofs covered with glazed tiles that sparkle in the waves.

Several of them had pink silk hanging high on the ship's tower, floating in the wind like a beautiful woman's jade arms. Jiang Yue knew that the service scope of these ships was wider, so they could be ruled out.

Those pleasure boats were probably similar to the Lu family's houseboat in Kudai County. Jiang Yue came here just to listen to the music, after all, time was precious.

For some reason, I felt the urge to avoid danger and seek good fortune at this moment.

Xiaoji.

Although I don't know what it means, but since it has benefits, there is no reason not to go.

Following his senses, Jiang Yue found a small boat by the river and stepped into it. Although the boat was small, it had all the necessary facilities.

A middle-aged woman with light makeup on greeted them with a smile. Her smile became even brighter after she received a few large silver ingots that Jiang Yue casually threw to her.

"Master, is this your first time here?"

"Find a quiet room and listen to music."

Jiang Yue didn't waste any time and directly stated his intention. Then he stepped into a small room under the guidance of the other party.

The lights in the house were flickering. Jiang Yue had just found a comfortable position to lie down when a crisp sound was heard outside the door.

"Sir, I am here to show my respect."

After bowing through the door curtain, a young girl came in with a zither in her arms, bringing with her a gust of fragrant wind.

Jiang Yue closed his eyes and remained silent. After several adjustments, the girl's singing voice was quite stunning.

"Master, this song is called Peach Blossom Killing Water Monster. It is a popular song these days."

"My name is Cang Die. I will play it for you right now. Please listen to me, sir."

Although the pitiful person is young, he is not shy. The brocade patterns embroidered on his costume sparkle in the flickering candlelight, his singing voice is melodious, and the erhu plays softly.

"The surging river water is the source of nourishment for all things."

"The clouds are treacherous and the demons are causing trouble, stirring up storms and bringing disasters."

"But I saw -- that Erlang shouted --"

"I've heard that water monsters are causing trouble in the world. How can a chivalrous and righteous man tolerate evil?"

"Today I will take up my sword and kill the evildoer, and give me peace and happiness!"

The pitiful singing became more and more passionate and high-pitched, expressing the emotions of the characters. Jiang Yue should have been immersed in it, but at this moment he felt a little out of place.

Isn’t he the protagonist of this play?
It even reached Pingtian Prefecture.

However, as an eyewitness, I have somewhat different opinions about the adaptation of this play, and it is difficult for me to immerse myself in it and appreciate the core of the opera.

【Time + 10 years】

【Time + 10 years】

【time.】

"Why are you adding so many songs this time?"

Jiang Yue squinted his eyes and enjoyed it, and felt secretly happy when he saw the prompt.

This short period of time actually added several decades.

It’s just enough for him to kill the monster on this day.

But I don’t know why so many more were added this time.

Is it because he is the protagonist of the opera? Or is it because the music is of higher quality?
Knowing too little information, Jiang Yue was unable to come to a conclusion. He just closed his eyes and listened quietly.

After the song was over, expressing all the sorrows and joys, the pitiful butterfly sighed and quickly adjusted her mood.

"Please wait a moment, sir. The next song - Erlang Jiangbian Fu Long - will be presented to you."

After saying that, Cangdie played the erhu softly, as if telling an ancient story.

Jiang Yue could no longer sit still, he opened his eyes and looked carefully at the poor man in front of him.

The piece played this time is actually related to him again?
It can't be that this song is popular among the people recently, right?

The beheading of the fish monster in Taohua County was witnessed by many people. Afterwards, the people shared the fish meat. Although they were cruelly harmed, the story was passed down and became widely circulated in several surrounding prefectures.

But how did the other party know about what happened at the Huichun River?

Seeing that he had already started playing and he didn't sense any malice from the other party, Jiang Yue didn't interrupt him, but just thought quietly.

This time, the song lacks the sadness hidden in the previous song.

In Peach Blossom Kills the Water Monster, although the protagonist succeeds in killing the monster and the process is extremely exciting, the ending is a bit dull.

The local people were brutally murdered by the evildoers, but nothing happened next.

But Hui Chunjiang Fulong is different. It only praises the heroic deeds of the protagonist, which are as magnificent as an epic.

【Time + 15 years】

【time.】

The prompt came again, Jiang Yue waited quietly, while not forgetting to savor the deep meaning of the other party's play.

One song represents thirty years of time.
After another song, Cang Die raised her eyes and looked at Jiang Yue. As a kind person, this action was a bit presumptuous, but she was neither humble nor arrogant, and slowly asked: "Are you satisfied, sir?"

"Of course I'm satisfied."

Jiang Yue nodded in approval, but did not throw a few silver ingots to show his appreciation as he had done before.

Of course he could see that this Cang Die was not an ordinary compassionate person at all!

Although his playing manner and singing voice are extremely amazing, it is obvious that this is not his profession. It seems more like he came to find me specifically.

"Tell me, what do you want?"

Jiang Yue didn't waste any words and asked directly.

The other party obviously had no ill intentions, and coupled with the induction of the ability to avoid danger and seek good fortune this time, this matter should be a happy event.

"Sir, you really don't recognize me?"

But I saw that Cangdie's eyes were moving, as bright as pearls, her face was like lotus reflected in the snow, and her face had a somewhat delicate expression.

"you"

Jiang Yue opened his eyes and immediately felt a familiar breath.

"You forgot about me during your trip, leaving me alone at home with that snake demon. How boring."

Cang Die chuckled, sounding even more playful, and continued, "I should have appeared in a few days, but you left in a hurry and forgot to take me with you."

"I actually forgot." Jiang Yue smiled silently, somewhat surprised.

How many people can fully understand his deeds?

Isn’t it the conch left in Qingya’s house?

But I didn't expect that this Conch Girl could actually perform opera.

"I was originally a waiter in the palace. I am proficient in singing, dancing, music, chess, calligraphy and painting. Music is my family's talent. How can ordinary actors and actresses compare with me?"

Seeing that Jiang Yue seemed confused, Cangdie began to explain.

"Why did you come to see me this time?"

“It’s not easy to follow the Huichun River for thousands of miles.”

Jiang Yue already had a rough idea of ​​the purpose of the visit, but he still needed to ask.

"I was saved by you that day, and I have lived in your house for a long time. I can be considered to have been tainted by your aura. Since I have received the mercy of the Lord of the Water Marsh, I will never forget your kindness."

"Cangdie is willing to follow you and be your maid."

Cangdie, dressed pitifully, bowed and saluted, with an almost pleading look in her eyes.

Jiang Yue immediately understood.

It seems that it is because of his fate as the water god. As the lord of water, he has a great attraction to this kind of creatures.

As for why he came here in this way, it was probably to show his own value.

I have to say that Cangdie's method was extremely successful.

Her singing voice is indeed far better than that of ordinary people and is rare in the world.

Perhaps it was for this reason that this experience of listening to the music actually brought Jiang Yue decades of time.

If I could have him by my side, wouldn't my time as a god of drama be accumulated very quickly?

What's more, you can also accumulate time and improve your strength.

"In that case, it's approved."

Jiang Yue nodded, but had not yet figured out how to accommodate the other party.

Should it be made into a contracted pet, or be granted a title?
Contracted pets can evolve their bloodlines, and their future development ceiling will be higher, but a lot of resources will need to be invested.

If you confer an imperial title on it, you can allow it to develop freely and earn a lot of incense and vows.

However, there are not enough slots for pets at present. Besides, there is no shortage of pets, they are already fully capable in all aspects, and resources are still insufficient, so this type of contract does not need to be considered.

After thinking for a long time, Jiang Yue summoned the seal of Erlang Shen and performed the conferring ceremony for him.

"It can be considered as adding bricks and tiles to the fate of the God of Drama."

"I just don't know how to make the other party earn incense and power after this conferment."

"Build a troupe and let them spread my name? That seems like a good idea."

Jiang Yue thought secretly, and soon the conferring ceremony was completed.

At this point, Cang Die was officially regarded as a ghost or god.

"Thank you, Lord, for your grace!"

"Cangdie is willing to follow you for the rest of my life, and never leave you."

After getting permission, Cangdie was even more grateful, with a bit more joy on his face.

"This journey is dangerous. It is not convenient for you to follow us in this form."

"Can you still turn into a conch?"

Jiang Yue thought about it and then asked.

But Cang Die nodded and turned into its original form. This was very convenient for Jiang Yue. He only needed to carry it with him.

As you move forward from now on, you won't have to worry about running out of plays to listen to, nor will you have to worry about your acting talent stopping improving.

After throwing some silver casually and leaving the boat, Jiang Yue quickly returned to the inn.

He wasn't thinking about slacking off, but he really had to listen to the play.

However, now that I have Cangdie, I don’t have to stay so far away anymore.

Since it is an escort mission, we still have to fulfill our responsibilities.

After returning to the inn, Jiang Yue passed by Miao Xingyu's room and seemed to hear the sound of several swords breaking through the air. He secretly sighed that this sword fanatic was really working hard, and prepared to go back to his room to sleep.

Although you don't need sleep, you may have sleepless days and nights in the future, so you still need to conserve your energy.

At this moment, a head popped out from the room next to him, looked left and right for a few times, and then shouted in a low voice: "Inspector Jiang, Lord Jiang!"

The person who was speaking was naturally Jia Yin who lived next door. No one knew what he was talking about. When Jiang Yue approached, the other party tugged at his clothes and motioned for him to come in and talk.

After entering the room, Jia Yin quickly closed the door and spoke carefully: "That Miao Commander is too dull, I dare not talk to him."

"When do we leave tomorrow?"

Seeing the other party speak, Jiang Yue thought for a while and said, "We can set off at dawn. We need to travel 2,000 miles tomorrow to reach the border of Yunzhou."

"That means we can reach Lizhou the day after tomorrow?"

Jia Yin seemed to be asking, but he already had the answer in his mind and sighed softly.

"Why, what's wrong with Lizhou?"

Jiang Yue became interested. He didn't know much about Jia Yin, and his first contact with him was after he received the escort mission.

He only knew that he would be handsomely rewarded if he escorted this royal descendant back to Beijing.

"Inspector Jiang doesn't know something."

A trace of sadness appeared in Jia Yin's eyes, and he continued, "Before leaving Kyoto, I knew very little about the situation in various places."

"I was really willful in going on this trip. I just thought that since it was the territory of our Great Zhou, there was no place I couldn't go."

"After sneaking out of the capital, I wanted to be a knight-errant, protecting the country and the people, and abandoning my identity as a royal child. But after I really started traveling around the world, I found something wrong."

"It's not as peaceful as they say it is. The world is in chaos and is heading for national destruction!"

If such treasonous words were spread by other people, they would have been charged with a serious crime.

But Jiang Yue was a little surprised that Jia Yin could say such a thing.

He did not take over the conversation and motioned for the other party to continue.

After all, their identities are different. If he said such words, it would be extremely disrespectful.

But what is so unusual about Lizhou?
Although Jiang Yue had heard something about it, he didn't know the whole story.

"It was indeed Jiayin's willfulness that made him flee this time. He was previously protected by the divine prohibition, but he was almost in danger in Yunzhou. Fortunately, the two inspectors rescued him. Such a great favor must be rewarded."

"But you can't go to Lizhou!"

As she spoke, the sadness in her eyes grew stronger.

"The Birthless Mother Cult has great ambitions. They are not demons that kill indiscriminately, nor are they an ordinary evil religion. At most, they only want the territory of one state."

"They are trying to overthrow the Great Zhou!"

"I have already informed the past about this matter, but my words are not taken seriously and my boss didn't listen to me at all! He only ordered the Yunzhou general to send someone to escort him, but he didn't consider the danger involved."

"Both inspectors are outstanding people of our time. If they were to die at this moment, it would be a great loss."

"During this trip to Lizhou, if Inspector Jiang encounters a strong enemy..."

Jiayin put away his original sad expression and became determined.

"escape!"

"Use me as bait and run away. The Lizhou Rebellion did not attract the attention of Kyoto or even the Upper Thirty-Six Provinces, but what if an imperial heir died in it?"

(End of this chapter)