I am a living immortal.

It's already night. In this early spring weather, there's only a hint of coolness at night. If it's cloudy or rainy, you'll have to put on an extra layer of clothing.

Even if the scholars wanted to enjoy the night view, they had to return to the cabin to avoid the cold.

Su Mu had already returned to the room. The boatman had already served the meal. Today's meal also included a bowl of fish soup. The milky white fish soup did not need much seasoning, and it was extremely delicious just by sprinkling some salt on it.

After drinking a bowl of hot soup, I feel warm all over.

Su Mu sat upright on the bed and began his practice today.

Days like this pass quickly.

There were many ships coming and going on the Min River, and the ship he was on had docked several times. The dock at Huguan was the largest and most complete. It was night that day, and at a glance, the lights were dim, which formed a sharp contrast with the previous docks.

The Huguan wharf can probably only be compared with Yuannan City during the Lantern Festival. The first impression is that it is bustling, with people everywhere, all of them are traveling merchants. Even at night, the streets are not deserted at all.

Su Mu did not go down.

Just looking from afar, this is probably the world of fireworks.

The ship will dock at Huguan for one night to unload cargo, load new cargo, replenish supplies, etc. The boatmen have a lot to do that night.

…………

This day.

The black carp that had been out in the wild for a long time finally came back. Su Mu raised her hand at the railing, and the second uncle jumped into Su Mu's clothes and turned into the pattern of a carp again. Although it was in line with his nature to be in the water, he still felt more comfortable in the spiritual energy.

And they estimated that they would reach the final stop in a few days.

I don’t know whether Wei Ming has arrived at Wending or not. Maybe I will arrive first.

However, as people went back and forth to the docks, more and more scholars came on and off the boats. This was not surprising. What was strange was that more and more people could be heard discussing the courtesan in Yanqinglou.

Any scholar could chat about it, as if he had no idea that the courtesan was ignorant.

Even the old man by the boat was amazed.

Su Mu asked curiously, "Is there really such a wonderful woman?"

The old man glanced at Su Mu and said with a smile, "Young Master is different from those scholars. But if you ask me, I don't know for sure. I just heard a little bit about it. It was spread around a year ago. It was even more exaggerated around Wen Ding. It's a pity that I have been sailing for many years and have not been able to see it."

The old man was in his fifties and was currently processing a large fish he had caught on the deck. He had skillful knife skills and quickly processed several fish while chatting with Su Mu.

"I can't figure it out. Normally, even the most popular courtesan wouldn't be discussed for so long. It's been over a year, and the momentum hasn't died down."

"If you ask me, these scholars are probably going to have their dreams shattered."

Su Mu loved to listen to gossip, but she still reminded him, "Be careful with your words. These are all scholars. If they passed the imperial examination, they would be high-ranking officials. You are being too absolute."

"Sir, it's the old man who's being abrupt."

"But this old man is not just saying it casually."

"Oh, how do you say this?"

"That brothel is open every day, never closing, and it's been over a year now... all those wealthy and powerful people are joining in the fun, why not redeem it? What do you say, young master?"

"The words are rough but the reasoning is not rough."

Su Mu also felt that what the old man said made sense.

Moreover, what even a boatman can understand, these scholars who have read the books of sages and have discussed family and country will not be able to understand.

But from what he saw, most people seemed to have forgotten about it and were fanatically following it.

There must be some hidden secret behind this.

The first thought that came to his mind was evil spirits, and then he shook his head.

What kind of demon dared to appear in the city openly, and the City God would not care? That was the capital of an entire state.

Anyway, you have to go there and take a look to find out.

After retracting the thought, the old man continued to process the fish, throwing some of the internal organs into the water, attracting many small fish to grab them.

"Your knife skills are so skillful. How long have you been on this ship?"

"That was a long time ago. I started sailing when I was very young. The world was not peaceful back then, but at least I could make a living by sailing. My knife skills can kill fish or kill people, it's no different."

The old man laughed and gestured.

Then continue to lower your head and kill the fish.

He knew that was the truth and that anyone who could survive the war had some skills, so he nodded in agreement.

"Sir, don't you think this old man is bragging?"

Su Mu shook his head and patted the broken sword at his waist, saying, "It can be seen that you have real skills."

Then he leaned on the railing and watched the sunset in the distance.

The old man was stunned at first, then laughed out loud: "Based on your good taste, I will definitely treat you to a bowl of wine today."

"liquor?"

"Of course it's wine. My rough tongue can't taste tea or Minjiang wine!"

Speaking of which, Su Mu had never tasted wine since she traveled through time. After hearing what the old man said, she bowed without hesitation.

"polite."

As he said this, he collected the fish, stood up and walked into the cabin.

When he came out again, he was carrying a jar of wine and two earthenware bowls in his hands.

Of course, it’s not good to drink Su Mu for free.

After rummaging through the bag, I found some dried meat left, which was perfect to go with the wine.

The two of them sat on the ground without minding the dirt.

As soon as the jar of wine was opened, the aroma filled the air, attracting many people's attention. The wine was not the best, but people drank it because they met by chance, and a few words made people smile.

Wine makes people drunk, and so does the scenery.

"Then I won't be polite." Su Mu raised a bowl of wine and offered it.

"Cheers!" The collision of the ceramic bowls made a crisp sound, and the two drank it all in one gulp.

This wine smells mellow and tastes sweet. One sip of this strong wine goes down my throat, and life is so happy! !

"Young Master has a good alcohol tolerance.

Night fell quietly amid the sound of collision.

The old man told Su Mu about what he saw and heard when he was young. In that era, survival was the most important thing. He attracted admiration with his passion. At that time, sailing was dangerous. There were pirates in the river and river pirates in the river.

If you want to survive and live well, you have to kill people. Only by killing others can you survive. A fish-killing knife can kill fish and people at the same time.

The old man described to Su Mu the world of martial arts from the perspective of a boatman. It was magnificent and full of blood.

At that time, there were too many people who dared to love and hate, and too many amazing talents.

Perhaps only in troubled times can the martial arts world flourish.

But it's also good now. The emperor is wise and the world is peaceful. I don't have to live on the edge of a knife. In this life, I experienced the prosperity of the world in the first half of my life, and lived in a peaceful and prosperous era in the second half of my life. This old man's life is worth it.

The old man seemed to regard Su Mu as a younger generation in the martial arts world, and talked incessantly about how to navigate the martial arts world.

Su Mu listened quietly.

He seemed a little drunk when he spoke.

I am intoxicated by the memories of the first half of my life, and also by the reality of the second half of my life.

What is the spirit of the rivers and lakes? It’s all in the wine.

Su Mu drank the last bowl of Jianghu Qi.

A trace of spiritual power flowed through the old man's body, relieving his drunkenness and causing him to fall into a deep sleep.

Soon a boatman came to help, smiled at Su Mu, and helped the old man back to the cabin.