In late autumn, the maple leaves on the mountains are red; the clouds in the sky are low, and it looks like it will rain at any time.

Going out at this time of year is a kind of suffering for most people.

The mountains are high and the roads are long, and there are many obstacles. Not only does the weather change, there are wind, frost, rain and snow, but there are also thieves, bandits and beasts. Among many rumors, there are evil spirits and ghosts stalking...

Whenever you encounter one of these, disaster is imminent.

On this land, cities and towns are one thing, but the wilderness is another.

Even if you just walk along the official road, you will be full of all kinds of unexpected incidents.

So these days, those who want to travel far will basically go in groups, follow the caravan, or ask someone to escort them.

Very few people travel alone.

Fengyanjin Ferry is as bustling and lively as ever, with a fishy smell floating in the air.

Chen Youniao got out of the carriage with Huamei, looked around, and felt emotional: a year ago, he came back from Laoshan, landed here, and then returned to Haidai County.

Times have changed, and I have to leave again.

In the territory of the dynasty, the water system is developed, and waterways are much more convenient than dry roads. However, many large rivers are so turbulent that ordinary ships dare not pass through them.

The boats we rented last time were from villagers near the Laoshan Dojo. They were extraordinary and could not be found in Fengyanjin.

For this trip to the north, to get to Yunmeng Daze, Chen Youniao checked a lot of maps recently and finally decided on the best route.

In this route, there is no such thing as "direct". It takes at least seven or eight boat trips to go round and round.

This is still the case when there is a boat on the land. If there is no boat...

We have to adapt to circumstances and adapt to local conditions.

The estimated time is that this will be a long journey of several months. If things go smoothly, I will arrive in Shou'an, the capital, probably around March next year, just in time for the test.

In fact, the normal journey from Haidai County to Shou'an only takes about a month.

The problem is that Chen Youniao has to take Huamei around the corner to Yunmeng Daze, which wastes time.

So they must seize the time and set off quickly.

Sometimes Chen Youniao wonders why this is not a world of high demons, the kind where you can become an immortal and be able to fly into the sky and escape from the earth.

"Master, take care!"

Uncle Wang's eyes were already red and he was holding back tears.

He and Wangcai were the only two people seeing him off.

"Uncle Wang, take care of yourself too."

Chen Youniao replied, waved, took Huamei's hand, and stepped onto the boat parked there.

This is a merchant ship.

Originally, Chen Youniao planned to buy a ship directly and then recruit various shipwrights and sailors. This would be the most convenient.

Buying a ship and recruiting people will cost a huge amount of money, but that doesn't mean you can't afford it.

But in that case, Yunshan Temple and the ancestral home would have to fully support it.

Not necessary.

Besides, when you reach those wild waters, no one knows what kind of situation you will encounter. At that time, the boat and people you bring will become a burden.

In this case, it would be easier to travel lightly.

The so-called "lightly packed" is just a baggage, which contains a lot of gold and silver, as well as some elixirs and spiritual food.

As for changing clothes and the like, there is no need at all.

People who practice Buddhism are so free and unrestrained.

Huamei dressed up in men's clothing, but I don't know what method was used. There was no trace of female features in her body, but her face, bright eyes and white teeth, really caught people's attention, so she simply put on a hat.

Chen Youniao was wearing an upright blue shirt, a bamboo hat, and a sword at his waist. He looked like a knight walking in the world.

Being a Jianghu person, he is suitable for traveling far away.

Merchant ships are quite large, carrying both cargo and people.

Since they were taking a boat, they couldn't save that much money and felt wronged. The two of them stayed in a cabin with a good location. After checking in, they told the boatman that they wanted to meditate and had nothing to do, so they should not disturb them.

The boatman has no problem, anyway, the guests can stay wherever they want, as long as they don't cause any trouble.

On the ship, no matter how high-end the cabin is, it can't compare to the nice place on land, and the environment is just like that.

However, Chen Youniao didn't care about this. He just had a place to sit quietly, read and practice Qigong.

Although he didn't bring any book with him, Niwan Palace and "Wen Xin Diao Long" were full of books.

Not to mention the veteran otaku Huamei, she was either in a daze, sleeping, or just lying next to Chen Youniao, not talking, just snuggling up quietly.

When the merchant ship set off and left the ferry, Chen Youniao came to the deck and saw that Uncle Wang and Wangcai were still waiting there, refusing to go back.

Chen Youniao smiled at them and waved.

The two uncles turned over on the ground and kowtowed.

After the merchant ship sailed out, the wind and water went smoothly, and the ferry was quickly left behind.

Chen Youniao secretly operated his true power and felt the aura of heaven and earth on the water. As expected, it was a little better than in the city, with almost no difference. Among them, the imperial dragon aura was also quite thin and could be ignored.

This is a reminder that the ship has arrived in the wild.

How far away are you?

Chen Youniao frowned. It seemed that dynasty rule was far stronger on land than on water.

Thinking about it, the water system in the world is really too complicated and vast.

After thinking for a while, Chen Youniao returned to the cabin to prepare for the next two or three days, but was too lazy to go out.

This first leg of the journey takes about three days to sail, and the next stop is a place called "Paiyun Ferry".

Get off the boat there, then change to another boat and take another route.

Starting from Paiyun Crossing, the waterway begins to become dangerous.

The river is full of water, and the waves are crashing on the shore.

To make a living on a boat in such waters is undoubtedly to keep your head in your belt.

The first day passed uneventfully, and then the second day.

It seems that it will pass as smoothly as the first day.

At night, the merchant ship anchored in an inlet.

It is a rule not to sail boats at night.

This also greatly increases the flight time.

But many times, I would rather spend more time than take risks.

There were no lights in the cabin and it was pitch dark.

Huamei has fallen asleep, and her peaceful breathing, with its subtle fragrance, makes people feel comfortable.

What a mysterious girl!

Chen Youniao is closing his eyes to rest his mind and reading books to gain literary talent.

Over this period of time, he has accumulated a lot of literary skills to prepare for emergencies. After all, when he goes to Yunmeng Daze, it is unpredictable, and he does not know what he will encounter. The more fully prepared he is, the more confident he will be in dealing with it.

The night is deep and everything is silent.

In the darkness, Chen Youniao suddenly opened his eyes, a pair of eyes bursting with strange light. He stood up gently, stretched out his right hand, and grasped the hilt of the sword placed aside.

At the same time, Huamei also noticed and woke up.

Chen Youniao said softly: "You can sleep well. Brother, go and come back."
Chapter completed!