Peng!
The soil cracked.
In the blink of an eye, a mechanical beast that looked like a steel pangolin dug a tunnel and appeared in front of Wu Ming. The hatch behind it opened, and another person climbed out.
This person had thick eyebrows and big eyes, and the joints of his hands and feet were thick and calloused. He seemed to be in his thirties or forties, and he had a simple and honest look. It was Gongshu Zhe's true appearance!
And the one controlling this body was, of course, Wu Ming's Yuan Valley Sky Pearl Primordial Spirit.
Naturally, he would not be foolish enough to stay in the Wu Family Fortress and wait for news.
He did not use Wu Tiehu's people to keep watch because they were unreliable, but his second primordial spirit did not have such concerns.
Although Wu Ming seemed to have not gone anywhere these days, in reality, all the residences of the Blood Pact members in Dingzhou had been trampled by the Yuan Valley Sky Pearl Primordial Spirit.
"Good!"
Wu Ming smiled slightly and also burrowed into the pangolin. The puppet beast quickly dug the ground and disappeared in an instant.
In fact, when the soil behind him moved, it buried the entrance of the cave and destroyed all traces of it.
"Although I can't control the puppet perfectly, with Gongshu Zhe's memories and physical body, it should not be a problem for me to use this pangolin as a means of transportation!"
Wu Ming curled up in the narrow space and used his second primordial spirit to control the mechanical beast to cut through the mountains and break the ground. It was quite a different feeling.
"When the time comes, I'll let my second primordial spirit charge forward, and I'll just hide at the side and watch … If it really doesn't work, I can hide in the God's Space. My own safety is guaranteed …
"It's a pity … if it wasn't for the fact that I can only go to one place to go to and from the God's Space, why would I need to go out?"
…
Splash!
The river flowed eastward, and there was a dock in the middle.
Although the festive atmosphere was quite strong, there were still a few small boats docked. The fishermen on them had come out early to make a living for the coming year.
It was a pity that there were few people, and there was not much business. However, if there was something, it would definitely be urgent.
"Boatman!"
At noon, a middle-aged man appeared at the dock. "I want to go to the provincial capital. Who is willing to give me a lift?"
He was dressed in a coarse hemp robe. His hands and feet were thick and looked slightly weathered. He carried a large bag on his back and looked like a traveling merchant. However, his eyes were filled with an extraordinary spirit, and he had a faint aura about him.
"How much are you willing to pay?"
A few fishing boats docked, and a few fishermen wearing straw raincoats and diving suits asked.
"I have an urgent matter to attend to. The sooner, the better. I won't shortchange you in money!"
The burly man frowned and said.
Hearing this, the eyes of the boatmen lit up. They knew that they had met a rich man. They hurriedly went forward and tried to persuade him, "Get on my boat! Get on my boat! "
"This old man has sailed for dozens of years, and I'm the steadiest!"
"Who doesn't know my name, Quick Hand Zhang San? I guarantee that you will reach the state capital as soon as possible! "
…
Wu Ming turned to look at the ship and shook his head slightly.
At this time, the road was not peaceful. Ordinary people had to be careful wherever they went. Even though these fishermen looked pitiful, they must be hateful! The bottom line of a poor person who was forced into a corner was hard to imagine.
Wu Ming had no doubt that if he boarded one of the boats, there would immediately be a scene of the boat going into the river and asking the guests if they wanted to eat Dao Bian Noodles or Wonton Noodles.
"I'll choose you!"
He looked left and right, and finally chose a boat with a black awning. The fisherman on the boat was an old man who looked to be in his fifties or sixties, but his actual age should be much younger.
The boat looked simple and crude, but the wood at the edge of the boat had a glossy sheen. It was obvious that the wood used was of good quality. It also had a simple and unadorned feel to it. Wu Ming nodded to himself.
"Alright! Sir, please board the boat! "
The old man was stunned, but he quickly went forward. Seeing this, the other fishermen finally sighed and left resentfully.
"Gulp!"
Wu Ming stepped onto the small boat, and a section of the boat immediately sank. The draft was very deep.
The old fisherman's pupils immediately shrank. Several gazes around him looked over with malicious intent, filled with viciousness.
"Hmm?"
Wu Ming looked up, but the fishermen around him all lowered their heads and looked around. He sneered inwardly.
"I only switched boats because I was close to the state capital. I didn't expect to be pecked in the eye by the geese!"
He knew that these fishermen who made a living on the water had discerning eyes. They estimated their weight based on their figures, but the draft was so deep. They must have brought something heavy, most likely gold or silver. This immediately triggered greed.
He had never encountered something like this before. Although he was careful, he still let out a small opening.
"However … people die for wealth, and birds die for food. You're courting death, so don't blame me …"
"Alright!" Wu Ming pretended to know nothing. "Boatman, set sail. Get to the state capital as soon as possible. You'll have to pay the fare …"
"Alright!"
The old fisherman's lips moved, but he stopped himself.
He still had to make a living in this generation. If he offended everyone, he would lose his job in the future.
On the other hand, if he did not say anything, he would be paid to keep his mouth shut. These boatmen would fish when they were busy and steal when they were free. There was already an unspoken rule that none of them would easily break.
Little did they know that the evil of silence was not much different from the evil of the bandits.
"If we get to the state capital, we'll need at least half a day and a copper coin!"
Business was business. If the bandits behind him suddenly found their conscience, the old fisherman would naturally send Wu Ming to the state capital in peace. He would not take a single cent less. This was his way of doing things.
"Alright! Let's set sail! "
Wu Ming naturally did not know all the twists and turns in his mind. He directly ordered the boat to set sail.
"Alright!"
The old fisherman rowed the boat, and the small boat slowly left the dock. It broke through the water, moving faster and faster.
Wu Ming's body swayed along with the boat, but he did not feel any discomfort. He studied the small boat with interest.
The boat was not big. There was a cabin door in the middle, and there were new peach talismans on the door curtain. Behind it was a stove, pots, pans, and other things. There seemed to be people inside.
It was a small boat, but it had everything. The fisherman's family was here, and their lives were all tied to it.
However, in this way, the boat is home, and we can leave in an instant. It's extremely convenient. If it's too mobile, it's difficult to manage, and it's easier to commit crimes … Of course, this is a problem for Ehuan to consider. I can't be bothered …
It was still early, so Wu Ming decided to set up a small table. He sat down cross-legged and opened the bag.
Ding!
The old fisherman widened his eyes and stretched his neck. When he saw that it was not gold or silver, he heaved a long sigh of relief. However, when he saw a pile of bronze and iron components, his heart jumped.
The price of ancient iron was very high. If this bag was full of fine iron, it would be very valuable. It would be enough to attract those wolf-like youngsters to make a move!
Especially when the other party was alone. He was not a scholar with an official position, nor was he a taboo to Shi Daogu. He was just a merchant, and that was a big fat sheep! There was no justice in not killing him!
Wu Ming assembled the gear on his own, and started to practice the Engineering Technique according to Gongshu Jue's memory.
Although he was not interested in this, and did not put in much effort, he just wanted to familiarize himself with the process and slightly control the two puppets.
At the very least, he needed to accumulate experience and slowly learn the basics. After all, there was a huge project waiting for him.
"The Engineering Technique of this world is really not to be underestimated …"
Wu Ming looked at the bronze gear in his hand, and something that looked like a bearing. He silently criticized in his heart, "The Mohists even made a bird with intelligence, and it can fly for three days without falling … Damn, this is the crystallization of wisdom from another path!"
Clang!
This scene caused a sound to ring out from behind the cabin door. A pair of intelligent eyes appeared, shining black and filled with curiosity.
"Go away! Don't disturb the guests! "
The cabin door opened, and a middle-aged fisherwoman came out. She pulled the reluctant little girl away, and a faint reprimand could be heard.
"It's okay!"
Wu Ming guessed that the little girl treated the things on his table as toys. The most basic structure of the Gongshu family was indeed similar to building blocks, and he could not help but smile.
Just now, he knew that there was someone in the cabin, so he did not enter to disturb her.
Most of these fisherwomen were in the sex trade. If they needed to spend the night on the boat, other than cooking, they would accompany the guests and earn more money. It was for the sake of living, and there was nothing to criticize.
As for the little girl just now, she would probably not be able to escape this cycle even after a few years. Day after day, she would not be able to make a name for herself. It was quite pitiful.
There are so many pitiful people in the world, but how many can I control? My grand wish of saving the world has been handed over to Wu Zhi …
Wu Ming thought to himself. At this time, the boat had traveled dozens of kilometers, and the sun was high in the sky. After the fisherman asked Wu Ming for his opinion, he asked the fisherwoman to catch a fish and roast it until it was golden brown. It was his lunch, and he invited Wu Ming to enjoy it.
Even if there were bandits behind him, they would not be able to rob him. Naturally, he was happy to do so.
The meat of the roast fish was extremely tender, and it tasted delicious. Wu Ming ate a few mouthfuls and felt that it was quite good. Perhaps because of his amiable appearance, the little fisherwoman was not afraid of strangers. She came to the side, and her dirty little hands reached for a bronze gear.
"Hehe … Take it and play with it!"
It was purely a work for practice, so Wu Ming did not pay much attention to it. On the other hand, the little fisherwoman was pleasantly surprised and loved it.
After eating, the small boat came to a patch of reeds.
It was empty all around. Suddenly, there was a whistle, and a few small boats appeared from all directions, surrounding them like hungry wolves.
The old fisherman gave a look, and the fisherwoman immediately pulled the little fisherwoman and hid behind the cabin door.
"Hah!"
The few people caught up, and their faces were vaguely familiar. "That fat sheep, hurry up and hand over all your money, or we'll let you sink to the bottom of this river!"
The other party moved very quickly, and they were about to catch up.
The old fisherman's hands trembled slightly, and he said in fear, "Sir …"
He felt that this young man was not bad. Perhaps he could sell him some face and let them only rob him and let him go?
"If you walk too much at night, you will eventually run into ghosts, don't you think so?"
Wu Ming asked leisurely. He added a few more materials, and the pile of parts on the table turned into something that looked like a black iron octopus.
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