Transmigration begins with archery training

Wen Zhi appeared silently. He looked at the young general and said coldly, "Fine, you'd better die on the battlefield. Otherwise, at this rate, you'll become a Martial Saint in just a few years, and then I'll have to kill you!"

"Then I'll try my best to come back and leave it to Master Wen to kill."

After saying something indifferently, Chen Sanshi took the lead and drove towards the wasteland, with the other nineteen riders following closely behind. After a few breaths, all that was left in front of them was a thick fog of dust.

"Old Shao, any leads lately?"

Wen Zhi's face darkened: "These believers are really going too far!"

Shao Yujing remained silent in response.

"Where are they hiding?!"

Wen Zhi said in bewilderment, "Recently, even those with strong meridians have started dying, which means their cultivation level is not low and their numbers are not small. How come we just can't find them? Moreover, the city guards send out thousands of people to patrol the city every day and search day and night without stopping."

"Do you really think they want to find it?" Shao Yujing said, emphasizing each word.

"you……"

Wen Zhi was taken aback: "You mean, the Liangzhou army really colluded with the Witch God Cult?"

"Whether there was collusion or not, I'm not sure."

Shao Yujing narrowed his eyes: "But what I can be sure of is that Sun Xiangzong knows some inside information."

"This old thing."

Wen Zhi cursed inwardly, "We gave him money when he wanted money, we gave him grain when he wanted grain, and we even shared most of the tonics with him. What more could he possibly want? Why doesn't he care about our lives?"

……

Qinghe Prefecture.

pier.

A large ship has long been anchored here.

The Tongtian River runs through the north and south and was one of the most important water transport channels in the Great Sheng Dynasty.

Chen Sanshi led his men onto the ship.

The destination had no shortage of warhorses, so apart from Chihiro, all the other horses were left at the post station in Qinghe Prefecture.

Moreover, he also met some acquaintances.

Cao Fan and Sha Wenlong were also there.

Chen Sanshi had clearly heard that the man surnamed Cao had written his resignation and was preparing to return to the capital, but he was unexpectedly assigned to the Eastern Frontier. This gave him the opportunity to make his move.

and……

There is weirdness.

He looked into the cabin of Cao Fan and the others and saw a powerful aura emanating from it.

Martial Saint!

However, this martial saint kept a low profile and did not make a public appearance.

"Pei Tiannan?"

Chen Sanshi secretly guessed.

There are only a few martial saints in the north.

It would be normal for Pei Tiannan to go and provide support, but why would he do it secretly?

Unless, of course, the transfer order didn't include him!

……

"We agreed to go back to Beijing..."

Cao Fan pondered, "Why did the Ministry of War suddenly transfer us to the eastern border?"

"I think……"

Sha Wenlong speculated, "It's to give His Highness an opportunity to make a name for himself. This war in the Eastern Territory is of great significance, not only because of the three prefectures, but also because of Mount Ziwei and the old site of the Imperial Ancestral Temple. Whoever can recover Mount Ziwei and return the Imperial Ancestral Temple to its original location will be worthy of being enshrined in the Imperial Ancestral Temple. What an honor that is!"

"With Commander Meng here, how could it be our turn?"

Cao Fan analyzed, "Furthermore, why would Lord Pei disguise himself as a guard to accompany him?"

In a corner of the cabin.

Upon hearing this, Pei Tiannan chuckled and said, "Naturally, we are secretly protecting His Highness. Please do not make a fuss about it."

"Is it?"

Cao Fan did not press the matter further, but based on the transfer of officials in the capital, he vaguely sensed that something was amiss. He feared that after this battle ended, something big was about to happen.

……

Traveling south along the Tongtian River would take nearly two months.

Life on the ship was extremely boring.

[Technique: Dragon Spear of National Defense - Meridian Opening (Beginner)]

【Progress: 255/500】

Chen Sanshi would get up at dawn every day to cultivate on the deck, and in the afternoon he would brew soup and medicine.

He had made preparations in advance. When he set off from Liangzhou, he brought the Xuan Tie furnace and a large amount of medicinal herbs with him. This not only improved his medical skills but also allowed his subordinates to quickly improve their strength.

"The incense is almost used up."

Inside the cabin, Chen Sanshi put away the Mystic Pearl: "Let's see if there's anywhere to replenish it."

Long Trip.

Large ships also need supplies. They would stop at almost every major city to give the people on board a chance to get some fresh air. As they sailed south, the local customs and traditions continued to change.

Basically, wherever we go,

Free time.

Chen Sanshi began to study the art of disguise.

He took out the herbs and other materials he had prepared in advance, made different disguise tools, and began to change his appearance. He wanted to try something that was quite different from himself.

A bald head, huh!

I chose him because, on the one hand, his appearance is very different from mine, and on the other hand, he is difficult to disguise, which helps me improve my skills.

Holding the bronze mirror, he tried it again and again.

Chen Sanshi was very familiar with the herbal formulas, so it wasn't difficult for him to learn. His face became increasingly unfamiliar as he was sketched, until it was completely replaced by another face.

[Skill: Disguise (Beginner)]

【Progress: 0/500】

[Effect: To completely transform one's appearance and make one's voice match the person's]

Let's get started right away!

In this way, Chen Sanshi was able to act more freely when doing things.

His weapons are too conspicuous. With a long spear, a large bow, and a Zhenyue sword, anyone can recognize him with just these three items. Fortunately, his swordsmanship has now reached the Tongmai realm, and he has also prepared a Xuanbing Hemiao longsword in advance, which is more than enough for him to handle when he goes out on business.

"Boom boom boom——"

A deafening drumbeat erupted outside.

Chen Sanshi wiped off his makeup, left the cabin, and went to the deck to investigate the source of the commotion.

They had been on their journey for over a month.

Located at a relatively narrow section of the Tongtian River, this place offers a clear view of thousands of people gathered on both banks. Among them are many strong men with bare chests, wearing red headscarves, and playing gongs and drums. They are arranged in neat rows, performing rhythmic dance steps, as if they are holding some kind of large-scale sacrificial ceremony.

"The Heavenly Dragon King".

Yan Changqing explained, "The customs of people vary greatly from north to south. The people in the southeast region rely on the Tongtian River for their livelihood, so they tend to worship the Dragon King."

"The Heavenly Dragon King".

Chen Sanshi had seen it in a book.

Legend has it that ten thousand years ago, a divine dragon fell from the sky and landed in this place. Its body transformed into the Yangtze River, and its spirit transformed into a deity. From then on, the Central Plains began to thrive and its population continued to increase.

He looked at the scene before him: "Is this... a human sacrifice?"

Along the riverbank, rows of living people were bound together—children, teenagers, and quite a few adults as well…

"I read in a book that it's a grand festival held every three years, with nine young boys and girls participating each time. How come there are so many people?"

"I don't know about that, whatever."

Yan Changqing yawned: "If they want to perform the sacrifice, then let them."

"Yes."

Chen Sanshi said.

If the people are truly willing to perform sacrifices, the government really can't interfere, unless there are hidden reasons.

"Linjiang Prefecture is a big place."