Aunt Chen is back from the world of cultivation

"Wow, this city is so big and prosperous! Aunt Huiyun, where is this?"

Chen Qingzhu removed the soundproof protective array and just in time heard Rong Niang's clear voice reaching his ears.

Then Huiyun's gentle and pleasant voice came again:

"Miss, this is Yangzhou."

"Fireworks in March in Yangzhou, so this is Yangzhou City. It's a pity that we came a few months late, otherwise we could enjoy the flowers along the river!"

When Chen Qingzhu heard this in the cabin, he couldn't help but smile.

Ever since she took Rong Niang out for a trip, the child has become much more interested in traveling.

Of course, this does not mean that she would indulge in fun and neglect her work. It’s just that on her days off after completing her schoolwork and training tasks, she would always go to Nandu City to play with the children from the Salesian Church.

He ate and drank everywhere and always brought back some interesting little things for Chen Qingzhu.

Chen Qingzhu felt a little disappointed that Rong Niang was no longer as dependent on him as before and could find more fun on her own, but he was mostly happy for her.

Hearing their lively conversation, Chen Qingzhu also stood up, ending a night of practice.

It was early morning and the sun was not too strong, so she planned to go out and enjoy the scenery.

When the door opened, everyone on the deck looked back and bowed:

"Guanzhu!"

They were not short of money, and there were nearly twenty people in their group, so they simply chartered a merchant ship to the north so that everyone could have more spacious accommodation.

Therefore, apart from the low-level boatmen, there were only people from Cihang Temple on the boat.

Chen Qingzhu nodded and said:

"From now on, I will call you the boss for now."

Everyone responded in unison.

"Mother!" Rong Niang came over with a smile, holding her hand and acting coquettishly.

Seeing this, Huiyun smiled and asked:

"Boss, how about taking breakfast to the deck? It would be fun to eat while enjoying the scenery."

Chen Qingzhu thought it was a good idea and asked her to arrange it.

After a short while, breakfast and tables and chairs were set up.

Everyone sat down to eat breakfast, looking at the scenery along the coast, feeling as relaxed as if they were on a tour.

The deck was filled with a joyful and warm atmosphere.

Huiyun looked at this scene, her eyes filled with tenderness.

These days, long journeys are always fraught with risks.

Especially in recent years, natural disasters have become more frequent, refugees and bandits have been rampant, and going out has become even more terrifying.

But with the master of the temple here, there is no need to fear any danger.

This is probably why other people are so relaxed.

She once thought that when she set out on her journey back to the capital, she would be filled with hatred, but now, her mood was actually full of joy.

After following the master of the temple and seeing more of the world, the hatred settled deep in her heart and no longer gnawed at her heart all the time.

She knew that the temple master would achieve great things when he went north to the capital.

Instead, she was looking forward to what expressions those old friends would have when she and the master appeared in front of them.

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The southern section of the Grand Canal is very wide, about twenty meters wide, and it is the flood season, so navigation is very smooth.

The coast is also prosperous and peaceful.

But after about a thousand miles north, the towns are no longer as prosperous as those in the south, and the river channels are much narrower.

After Chen Qingzhu finished his training that day, Qin Yongming walked up to him and respectfully called him "Master".

Qin Dafu's eldest son was about twenty-seven or twenty-eight years old. He had thick eyebrows and big eyes, and a dignified appearance. His facial features were very similar to Qin Dafu's, but he was not fat, and therefore looked very energetic.

He had a short green beard on his lips, and looked steady yet too old. He looked like he was in his thirties.

Chen Qingzhu knew that he must have something to say and nodded slightly.

Qin Yongming said:

"Boss, we have now entered the Jeju River section. There is a high possibility that we will encounter bandits on the next section of the river."

This was what Chen Qingzhu had specifically instructed after getting on board, asking Qin Yongming to remind her after arriving at an area with serious bandit problems.

After all, she went to the capital to become famous. Suppressing the bandits could save the lives of the people on the ship, demonstrate her miracles and become famous. On the other hand, she could also gain some merits, which naturally could not be missed.

Qin Yongming travels abroad for business all year round and is well-informed.

Therefore, he had told Chen Qingzhu long ago that several prefectures near Jeju were often troubled by floods caused by the Yellow River's diversion, and had always been areas severely plagued by banditry.

Passing ships that approached this sparsely populated area were easily robbed.

Chen Qingzhu heard this and said:

"Be alert at night. If you see other ships being plundered, notify me immediately."

She was not afraid that her own ship would be targeted, but her main focus had to be on cultivation, so it was impossible for her to always pay attention to other ships, so it would be best to let Qin Yongming bring someone to keep an eye on it.

The area near Jeju was indeed plagued by serious banditry. Just one day after they said this, before their ship had even left Jeju Prefecture, they actually encountered another ship being robbed.

"Master! There's an accident on the boat ahead!"

At about midnight, Qin Yongming knocked on Chen Qingzhu's door and shouted loudly.

Although Chen Qingzhu used a protective formation to isolate himself from the noise outside, he could still feel the vibration of someone knocking on the door, so he immediately opened his eyes from his meditation.

After opening the door and walking onto the deck, I heard shouting and screaming coming from the ship about two miles away.

Without hesitation, she jumped up and rushed towards the boat over there on the river.

As a Qi-refining cultivator with water spiritual roots, although she cannot yet fly, as long as she has spiritual energy, she can easily walk on water as if she were walking on flat ground.

In just a moment, she had arrived near the looted ship.

With a tiptoe, he landed on the deck.

At this time, a dozen masked men in black were besieging seven or eight people who were probably the guards on the ship on the deck.

There were still many guards lying on the deck, bleeding profusely, their lives unknown.

Seeing that the guards were clearly at a disadvantage, she immediately cast a voice-raising spell, and the pressure from her whole body shook:

"Stop! All criminals, put down your weapons immediately and surrender!"

The majestic and vast sound instantly spread throughout the entire ship.

The two sides fighting on the deck suddenly felt as if they were being stared at by some terrifying beast. They were filled with fear and subconsciously stopped fighting.

Following the source of the sound, everyone saw a tall figure shrouded in soft white light on the deck.

No one knew when this happened, and they didn't even notice any noise.

"You... who the hell are you? How dare you meddle in our grandfathers' business!"

The gang leader was obviously frightened, but he still managed to hold on and shouted.

They have killed countless people, but have never seen a person who can glow and whose face cannot be seen clearly.

But even if they were a little nervous, they couldn't just surrender as the other party asked.

"Surrender or die!"

The ethereal, yet vast voice was filled with coldness.

The gang leader tightened the knife in his hand and said fiercely:

"Brothers, let's deal with this thing first!"

The bandits were already desperate criminals, so naturally they had the courage to fight to the death.

Upon hearing this, he immediately raised his sword and rushed towards the glowing figure, shouting and killing.

"Stubborn!"

That vast voice was filled with murderous intent.

Then they saw the white figure raised his hand and waved it, and they heard something coming through the air.

They subconsciously wanted to dodge, but the thing was too fast. They didn't have time to move at all, and they felt a sharp pain in their bodies. Everyone screamed at the same time, and the sound of people falling to the ground was endless.

The guards, who had originally thought they were doomed, were completely stunned when they saw this scene.

With just a wave of his hand, more than a dozen fierce bandits were killed instantly. What a powerful existence!

While we were shocked, some more bandits rushed over from the direction of the cabin.

"Master, be careful, there are more bandits coming!"

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For the family of Anqing prefect Zuo Yujiang who returned to Beijing to report on his work, tonight is destined to be the most unforgettable day of their lives.

They took a boat from Anqing to Nandu, and then took an official ship at the Nandu dock to enter the Grand Canal. The journey was relatively smooth.

When they arrived in Jeju, a merchant on the ship said that Jeju was seriously plagued by bandits and asked the guards on the ship to patrol carefully at night.

Zuo Yujiang sneered at the time:

This is an official ship. Could these bandits be so arrogant as to rob an official ship?

However, that night, this large group of fierce bandits told him with their actual actions -

They really dare.