Yan Province, Three River Harbor.
Since ancient times, Three River Harbor had the meaning of "dividing the world into three". This was because the largest river in China, Lingding River, forked here, dividing the entire land into three regions. The first was the rich land with Yongling as the center that had never been baptized by war, including Qing Province, eastern Yan Province, southeastern Ji Province, Tu Province, and Yangzhou. The second was the war zone with Jing Province as the center, including Jing Province, Yu Province, and southeastern Yuanzhou. The last one was the war zone with Yi Province as the center, including Yi Province, Bing Province, Youzhou, Ling Province, northwestern Yuanzhou, and Liang Province, where the Qin family was located.
"Having lived in Yongling, I have a deep understanding of the barrenness of the bitter cold. This place is still thousands of miles away from the south, but it's already warm. "Yan Li drove the carriage slowly towards Three River Harbor. It was already the third day since they set off.
Shen Liuyun deeply agreed, "Although I haven't experienced it personally, from the books, You and Liang provinces are the most desolate. To the north of You Province, the Snow Country that stretches for thousands of miles has not melted for thousands of years without any signs of life. A few hundred miles deep is the limit for humans. According to records, the last village there was buried in snow ten years ago. "
Yan Li said, "The origin of the Snow Country is a mystery. I don't know if You Province will still exist in a hundred years."
"It might not take a hundred years." Chen Liuyun shook his head. "A few years ago, I accidentally saw a report from the Serene Prefecture. It said that Zen Master Fa Xiang and Xiao Yueming had joined hands to investigate the Snow Empire. However, they nearly died after venturing a thousand miles into the Snow Empire. After escaping, Fa Xiang Chan Master had no choice but to move the monastery, or it would have been buried by the snow in less than half a year. "
Yan Li sighed, "That's an expert on the Asura List. I can't believe the power of nature is so great. I heard that during the time of Emperor Wu, there was a strong tribe called 'Hu' in the Snow Country. They lived there for generations, and it wasn't so serious then. "
Shen Liuyun said, "That was then, this is now. As for the Hu tribe you mentioned, they don't care about human relations. When the father died, not only did the son inherit his position, but he also took his wife and concubine. How is that any different from incest? Not only that, they even treated my tribe like pigs, dogs, cows, and sheep for fun. They are worse than livestock. "
"Although it's not as good as a beast, it's strong." Yan Li said with a smile, "There is a record in the Strategy of Martial Arts. Once, Emperor Wu was in a desperate situation and happened to hide in the thatched cottage of the founder of the Willow Forest Monastery. Thus, the Great Brahman Sutra made its debut and shocked the world. I heard that the old monk was already a man immortal of martial arts."
Shen Liuyun smiled. "I can tell you for sure that it's impossible."
"Why?" Yan Li asked in surprise.
Shen Liuyun said, "It's not that nobody has comprehended the essence of the Human Celestial Stage, but they can't complete the third enlightenment."
"Empowerment?" Yan Li frowned. "Why did I hear that the initiator of the Feast of Ghosts and Gods, Ghost Sage Yang Youyun, is a Human Immortal?
"He's just a bit stronger than an ordinary cultivator." Shen Liuyun said with certainty.
Yan Li was a bit gloomy.
Shen Liuyun seemed to know what he was thinking and comforted him. "Life and death are decreed by fate. You don't have to be depressed about it. Instead of hoping to break through the Human Celestial Stage to increase your lifespan, it's better to be obedient in my few days. Don't make me worry."
Yan Li didn't say anything.
The closer they got to the Sanhe Harbor, the wider the river became. From time to time, large passenger ships and official ships came along the river.
Originally, Sanhe Port was just a port. However, this place was the transportation hub of the three major regions of China. Over time, it became a small town that mainly focused on transportation. Most of the people who lived here worked as porters and sailors.
Yan Li and Shen Liuyun didn't stop at the town. They went through it.
Shen Liuyun's voice came from the carriage. "I was careful just now. Your arrest warrant is also posted here. There will be officers and soldiers questioning you soon. Be careful."
Yan Li disguised himself as a little old man as usual. He even applied a special ointment made by Sun Zhangzhi on his face to make his skin look loose and dark. He also stuck a fake beard on his face. People who didn't know him well wouldn't be able to recognize him.
"It's right in front."
They saw a group of officers and soldiers questioning them in front of the harbor, but they didn't seem to be very concerned.
"Stop." An officer came over lazily with a piece of paper in his hand. He compared it with Yan Li's and was too lazy to look at it again. He bypassed Yan Li and lifted the curtain of the carriage.
He also took a look and waved his hand. "Let's go."
Shen Liuyun wasn't happy. He was a bit displeased. "What's wrong with these people? The Sanhe Harbor is an important place for transportation. How can they be so careless in questioning criminals? If something really happens, can they bear the responsibility? "
"You're a 'hermit in the wilderness'. How would you know the difficulties of the small people?" Yan Li sneered.
Shen Liuyun raised his eyebrows and said unhappily, "You know more than me again?"
Yan Li said, "These people are obviously local bailiffs. To put it bluntly, they're legal local ruffians. They know how to survive the best. Look at me on the wanted poster. I'm as cruel as I can be. I'm as bad as I can be. Which one of them is tired of living and dares to provoke me? The orders from above are just for show. Even if they recognize me, they'll turn a blind eye. "
Shen Liuyun was even angrier. "Isn't this condoning the murderers? How can they choose this kind of people to be on duty? "
"Of course they are. They need to be punished." Yan Li laughed softly. "But that's their nature. If there's no accident, they'll live like this for the rest of their lives. If their words and deeds can meet the standards in your heart, they wouldn't be here as bailiffs. In fact, this kind of people are the most abundant in the world. If you compare each of them according to your own standards, it's as absurd as asking a mute to sing a beautiful song. "
Shen Liuyun furrowed her brows, "I did not ask them to do what I asked them to do, but they must at least treat it seriously when it comes to being loyal to the ruler."
"This is a matter of ability," Yan Li said.
"This is a matter of attitude!" Shen Liuyun didn't back down.
Yan Li shook his head helplessly. "Can we not argue meaninglessly?"
Because the two people grew up in different environments, there were some conflicts in their views. For Shen Liuyun, the education she received since she was young gave her a perfect personality. There was a clear distinction between what she should do and what she shouldn't do. As for Yan Li, his family was ruined when he was six years old. He had suffered countless hardships and deeply understood the hardships of the small people. Naturally, he despised Shen Liuyun's "it's easy for you to talk."
At this time, they arrived at the port.
"We're crossing the river, old man. Get on my boat. I, Liu Dali, have been doing this for more than ten years. I'm very experienced. I guarantee that it's fast and safe. You can rest assured," a friendly voice said. It was a very young man who looked about the same age as Yan Li.
"Liuzi, have you grown your hair yet? You're always bragging to the guests. You've only been born for more than ten years. Hahaha …"
Liu Dali pretended not to hear him and looked at Yan Li eagerly.
Yan Li nodded. "How much is it for a person and a carriage?"
"It's cheap and affordable. I'll only charge you fifty copper coins." Liu Dali stretched out his palm.
Fifty copper coins was indeed very cheap. However, his boat was not carrying a single passenger. There were other guests. Moreover, it was just crossing the river. It would only take the time for a stick of incense to burn.
Yan Li nodded and paid the fare. He then said to the carriage, "Young Master, we're crossing the river. It's not convenient for you to be in the carriage."
"Got it."
After Shen Liuyun got off the carriage, Liu Dali asked for help from a few cooks to load the carriage onto the boat.
There were already more than ten people sitting on the side of the boat. When they saw the carriage being loaded onto the boat, they were afraid that the collision would anger the nobles. They all shrunk their bodies.
The two of them boarded the boat and randomly found a place to sit.
Shen Liuyun looked at the people on the boat and said in a low voice, "I'm not trying to win or lose with you. I just don't like you to be so mature at such a young age. It's like you've experienced the vicissitudes of life. You still have a long road ahead of you. I hope you can face it with an optimistic and positive attitude and live well. "
"It's not enough for me alone." Yan Li also said in a low voice, "I've said that I won't let you die. When this matter is over, I'll find a way to prolong your life."
"I'm very happy that you have this kind of heart." Shen Liuyun said in a gratified manner. He paused and looked at the endless flow of the river. Suddenly, he asked curiously, "That's right. How did you end up at Swallow Dock? That's upstream. "
Yan Li was startled and said, "I don't know the answer to this question either. However, I recently discovered a miraculous phenomenon that might have something to do with it. I can't explain it in a short time. I'll explain it to you in detail in the future. "
While they were talking, a boat came from downstream. Several strong men were rowing the oars. Although they were going against the current, they weren't slow.
Yan Li suddenly became alert. "Be careful. There's a murderous aura." He squinted his eyes and carefully observed the people on the boat. He was shocked again. "It's people from the Judicial Department!"
Shen Liuyun was also shocked. "How did you know?"
"I've been living and eating with them recently. Although I don't recognize their faces, I can feel it."
Shen Liuyun frowned. "Could it be that your subordinates betrayed us?"
"We can't say for sure." Yan Li observed the other passengers on the boat calmly. Suddenly, he smiled. "Maybe their target is the man in the plaid shirt opposite you."
Shen Liuyun glanced at him calmly and found that the man was about 30 years old. He had a fair face and no beard. He was dressed coquettishly and had a pair of amorous peach blossom eyes. He had the "lecherous look" that she hated the most. The man frequently looked at the boat. The fine beads of sweat on his forehead showed that he was very nervous.
She frowned. "He doesn't look like a good person. He looks like a lecherous thief."
"It's rare that we have the same opinion." Yan Li smiled.
"Love thief Xiong Wanli, your doomsday is here!"
At this moment, several figures suddenly jumped out of the water around the boat. Accompanied by a roar, a large net fell from the sky.
The man in the plaid shirt seemed to be prepared. He grabbed the man next to him and threw him over. The man screamed as he was caught in the net.
The man grabbed a middle-aged woman and fled to the stern of the boat. Then he pulled out a dagger and put it on the woman's neck. He shouted, "Don't come over!"
Yan Li and Shen Liuyun looked at each other and smiled. They didn't expect that they would guess it right.
But they guessed the beginning, not the end.
Because of the sudden violence of the love thief, the passengers sitting with him fled to Yan Li's side. In addition, two of the people who jumped out of the water fell on the side of the boat on Yan Li's side. The boat suddenly tilted to one side.
"Tilted, tilted, oh my god, the boat is going to capsize …" The boatman Liu Dali ran there, but it was too late.
Yan Li was laughing. Before he could react, he slipped into the water.
Shen Liuyun subconsciously reached out to grab him, but she didn't catch him. She didn't know what was going on. She took two steps to the opposite side of the boat and used the Thousand Pound Fall to stabilize the hull. Then she turned back and planned to ask Yan Li to cooperate with her to save the hostage. Unexpectedly, the water was empty.
"Where is he?" She asked in surprise.
"He doesn't seem to know how to swim. He sank …" A passenger reminded.
Shen Liuyun was shocked, but before she could enter the water to rescue, Yan Li was thrown up. A man in black climbed up and complained, "The little old man is quite heavy! He just fell into the water. He doesn't know how to struggle. I really admire you … "
"Little Fan!" Shen Liuyun saw that Yan Li didn't move, and her face gradually became pale.
"He won't die. He just drank a few mouthfuls … Hey?" Before the man in black finished his words, he was suddenly stunned. Because of the water, the beard and ointment on Yan Li's face fell off, revealing his original face. "This person looks familiar!"
"He, he is the traitor Yan Li!" A passenger suddenly screamed.
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