I have been a saint in the world for three thousand years

As soon as Yan Xiu finished speaking, a huge monster suddenly appeared on the surface of the river.

Its body is bloated and covered with dark grey scales that are as smooth as a mirror and exude a cold luster.

On its back, several sharp fin spines stand upright, like sharp blades shining with cold light, eerie and intimidating.

Several thick tentacles swayed with the waves, and a pair of eyes as big as buckets flashed fiercely, revealing its ferocious and violent temperament.

Upon closer inspection, it turned out to be a catfish monster with profound cultivation that appeared in front of him.

This evildoer has been entrenched in Sanzhou River for many years and has committed many evil deeds.

Yan Xiu's purpose this time is to eradicate this monster and quell the river disaster.

Seeing Yan Xiu talking nonsense like that, the catfish demon became furious.

I saw it waving its thick tail wildly, stirring up huge waves like a mountain of waves, and rushing straight towards the ferry.

At this moment, everyone on the boat had already been frightened out of their wits by its terrifying momentum, and they retreated in panic, trying to get away from this catastrophic disaster.

When the huge waves that were taller than the ferry rolled in, Yan Xiu was the only one left on the boat, still standing at the bow with no fear on his face.

Yan Xiu was calm and pointed his slender index finger forward slightly.

The huge wave that was as powerful as thunder suddenly collapsed, turning into thousands of water droplets that splashed everywhere and poured down like a curtain of rain.

A look of disbelief and fear flashed across the catfish monster's eyes. It immediately realized that it was no match for Yan Xiu, so it fled in panic.

Seeing this, Yan Xiu raised the corners of his lips slightly and grabbed in the air with his five fingers.

An invisible force wrapped around the catfish monster like an iron chain and pulled it back.

The monster's huge body shrank rapidly in mid-air until it became the size of a palm, and finally fell powerlessly at Yan Xiu's feet, unable to move.

Yan Xiu waved his robe sleeves lightly, and in an instant, an ingeniously woven fish basket appeared.

Then he put the shrunken catfish monster into the basket, handed it to the captain, and spoke calmly.

"After you reach the shore, you will hand this monster over to the government. The reward you receive will be enough to provide you with food and clothing for the rest of your life. You won't have to live a life of tossing and turning on the water anymore."

The boatman was dumbfounded when he heard this, his eyes filled with disbelief and astonishment.

He carefully leaned over and stared at the motionless catfish in the basket.

But no matter what, the boatman could not connect it with the monster in the river that caused huge waves.

Just as everyone was still immersed in shock and trance, a figure suddenly fell into the turbulent river without anyone noticing.

Yan Xiu had already leisurely mounted his green ox and was flying away.

Only a receding figure was left behind, which, along with those incredible scenes, were engraved deep in everyone's memory.

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Lingchuan Prefecture.

The streets are bustling with people.

The cries of vendors and the rumble of horse-drawn carriages interweave into a symphony of marketplace life.

Pedestrians were shoulder to shoulder, their clothes fluttering, and headscarves and robes of various colors came into view.

Peddler carrying loads of candied haws walked through the streets, while children played around with candied haws in their hands.

In this bustling and noisy place, Yan Xiu leisurely set up a small stall.

Then he leaned lazily on the rattan chair, holding a storybook in his hand, immersed in the ups and downs of the plot between the words.

Just as Yan Xiu was concentrating on the story, his heart following the ups and downs of the characters in the book, a slightly sarcastic remark suddenly came.

"What a loud tone!"

Yan Xiu slowly put down the script in his hand, his eyes moved in the direction of the voice, and finally locked onto a man in gorgeous clothes.

The man's gown was well-fitting, well-cut, and made of shiny fabric, obviously made by a famous craftsman.

"Calculate people's minds and calculate things, and calculate all the secrets of heaven."

The man read out the words on the fortune-telling banner behind Yan Xiu word by word, his tone full of contempt and disdain.

"You are so arrogant, I want to see how capable you are!"

After saying that, he sat down in front of Yan Xiu's stall.

When Yan Xiu saw that there was business coming, he put down the script and smiled.

"I wonder what you want to calculate?"

The man spoke in a haughty tone.

"Since you said you can predict all the secrets of heaven, then please calculate for me. Can I win the first prize in the Moyun Academy event in half a year?"

As soon as these words were spoken, the crowd gathered around like a tide.

Most of them were scholars dressed in Confucian robes and had elegant temperaments. It was obvious that they all came for the famous Mo Yun Academy event.

When Yan Xiu heard this question, a calm and confident smile appeared on his lips.

Naturally, he had heard about the grand event at Mo Yun Academy.

It is said that the grand event of Mo Yun Academy is held once every six years.

Its grand scale and far-reaching influence can be regarded as a grand event in the literary world.

By then, students from all over the world will come from far and wide just to take a glimpse of this grand event, and are eager to make their mark in it.

For scholars, this grand event at Moyun Academy is not only a stage for them to compete with each other in talent and learning, but also an opportunity for a turning point in their destiny.

Decades ago, an unknown scholar made a stunning debut at a grand event held at Moyun Academy.

From then on, he rose rapidly to prominence and became a sought-after figure in the Yuan Dynasty in just a few years.

This legendary experience is still talked about by countless scholars today.

Yan Xiu closed his eyes, counted with his fingers, and kept muttering something.

The scholar dressed as a young man couldn't help but become a little nervous when he saw Yan Xiu's appearance.

After a moment, Yan Xiu stopped moving and spoke mysteriously.

"The young master's surname is Qian, and he is from Lingxiao Prefecture in Qianzhou. He became a scholar after twenty years of inheritance."

"However, he failed in the subsequent examinations and was unable to make any further progress on the path to the imperial examinations."

"Sir, you have come to participate in the academy's grand gathering today. You are full of poetic talent and will surely make a splash!"

Every word of Yan Xiu was like pearls falling on a jade plate, clearly depicting the scholar's past.

As he continued to tell the story, the disdain on the young man's face gradually faded.

Instead, there was an expression of incredible shock and astonishment, and he was obviously deeply shocked by Yan Xiu's accurate calculations.

Yan Xiu took the money with a smile and sent the shocked guest away.

This scene was like a bolt from the blue, causing ripples in the bustling city.

Countless people flocked to ask Yan Xiu to tell their fortune.

But Yan Xiu closed his stall and bowed to everyone.

"Please forgive me, I am not very knowledgeable and can only do my best to tell one divination every day to ensure it is accurate.

If you are interested in asking for divination, please come early tomorrow and we will be happy to serve you."

After saying this, without waiting for anyone's response, Yan Xiu turned around and quickly disappeared into the street.

All that was left was a receding figure to the stunned onlookers.

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"Two big meat buns and a bowl of sweet tofu pudding. Five cents for you!"

A sweet voice sounded.

Yan Xiu arranged five large coins in order and handed them to the tender little hand.

"Thank you for your patronage!"

The little girl took the coin, her bright eyes curved into crescents, and her smile bloomed like a spring flower.

Yan Xiu sat down with the food and laughed at the old stall owner who was busy working.

"Shopkeeper, your granddaughter looks young, but she is quite nimble."

Upon hearing this, the old man, who was over eighty years old, looked at the little girl, his eyes full of love.

But then he sighed heavily, and his eyes dimmed instantly.