Refining the Mountains and Rivers

Chapter 1659B – Ferry

This Young Master Yang was indeed a careful and detailed person. He could detect Qin Yu’s constant desire to cultivate.

Of course, Qin Yu did not mention this at all, but through his actions, some things were revealed.

Just some small details and nothing else.

Details that not only Qin Yu knew.

Did Yang Fanshan really think that their meeting was a 'coincidence'? Qin Yu did not think so.

Jin Shen was an experienced cultivator. Protecting himself was wise, but he had underestimated Young Master Yang who on the surface only seemed to care about being happy.

Since Rourou was a bit more slipshod in handling this matter and had almost put it directly on the surface, it implied that she did not mind if someone noticed.

This was also the key reason why Yang Fanshan still felt at ease currently.

Qin Yu smiled, and without thinking too much, he closed his eyes and started to cultivate.

Without any movements throughout the night, on the second day, the four of them left the inn and came to the pier an hour before the ferry arrived.

Every pier in this world could be considered to be the most lively and prosperous area in a city, and this pier was no exception.

There were many stores set up by the roadside that sold various 'treasures'. Qin Yu roughly heard a few merchants advertising their products, and he could not help but feel shaken. Half of these stores were selling “precious and rare treasures” that most immortals in the Central Desolate Divine Area coveted after.

However, these merchants were merely good at bluffing people.

But Qin Yu could tell they were bluffing!

His gaze swept over these merchants and could not help but laugh bitterly to himself. He thought, ‘the Central Desolate Divine Area’s cultivators are actually so down-to-earth. However, they should put more effort into selling these fake goods. These are so poorly made that it’s hard to even look at them.’

They proceeded to the ticket office and paid some money, but only managed to get a top-grade small courtyard. Furthermore, Yang Fanshan had topped up more money. Looking at the cultivator behind the ticket counter, it was easy to tell that it was not a small amount that Yang Fanshan topped up.

The short-distance ferry was not very big. These ferries were usually run by sects that had some information about the different destinations. As long as they could appease all parties along the way, they could sail into those places unimpeded.

For example, this ferry that they were on was run by Green Rain Sect. The routes that they operated went back and forth within Langya Area and they never went anywhere beyond that.

It was said that in the past, Green Rain Sect had a female disciple. Langya Area’s governor had taken a liking to her and made her a concubine in his mansion. Unexpectedly, she was quite favored by the governor and had given birth to a son and a daughter consecutively. Her children also had an extraordinary aptitude for cultivation.

This was how the Green Rain Sect’s ferry boat came along.

In Langya Area, the various Great Immortal Sects were well-aware of this matter. However, they all closed one eye to it. After all, they still had to respect the governor’s reputation. Of course, the fact that there was peace for many years could also be attributed to Green Rain Sect being rather reserved and never starting any trouble.

After half an hour, the ferry reached the pier slightly late. The Green Rain Sect members hopped off the boat and started to give out orders to their workers to anchor the boat down.

They repeatedly apologized in response to the complaints that they were receiving. In the end, they gave a ten percent discount to all their passengers to appease them.

Though it was considered to be a small ferry boat, it was not actually all that small. At least compared to the West Desolate’s airship that transported soldiers which Qin Yu had personally seen before, this ferry boat was much bigger. There were multiple buildings on the ferry with several streets that crisscrossed between these buildings. It was like a small market town.

Qin Yu and Rourou’s quarters were a small courtyard located at a secluded corner. It was on higher terrain than other buildings which enabled them to have a good view of their surroundings. There were also trees planted at the sides which created a lush and green atmosphere.

According to the Green Rain Sect, the boarding procedure was smooth but a hiccup had occurred when sorting their accommodations. In the end, Qin Yu and Rourou managed to get that courtyard. The three people in front of them grimaced and left with gloomy expressions on their faces.

The most probable situation was that these three people had already booked this courtyard in advance. However, they were no match against the power of money. After receiving a huge sum from Yang Fanshan, the Green Rain Sect gave them the courtyard without any hesitation.

“Dear guests, we are so sorry that both of you had to experience such disruptions. I will get some servants to send over some of the local specialties, immortal fruits. Please take it as my sect’s token of apology.”

The Green Rain Sect member who was leading the way cupped his hands to apologize, but he had a calm expression on his face. There were only a few premium and quiet courtyards on the ferry. These courtyards facilitated the absorption of spiritual power and all along, they did not have a price tag on them. Whoever offered a higher price would be allocated these courtyards.

Those who did not have a strong background could only lower their heads. They could fight to stay in these courtyards, but it would only bring them trouble and nothing else.

However, it was also wise of these people not to create a scene. Otherwise, in Langya Area, according to the Sect Leader, the Green Rain Sect was not to start any troubles and maintain good relationships with everybody; but if anyone started a fight with them, they did not need to shrink back in fear.

When the Green Rain Sect member walked away, Qin Yu frowned slightly. He looked thoughtfully at the three people who had left.

Such strong killing intent!

Over such a trivial matter, was there a need to be like this? Or, did they have killing intent the moment they boarded the ferry?

However, this had nothing to do with Rourou and Qin Yu. Since these three people decided not to pursue the matter, Qin Yu did not want to start any trouble either.

Pushing the door to enter the courtyard, very quickly, there was the sound of someone knocking at their door. Two servants sent a few plates of immortal fruits. They were not considered to be extremely precious or rare, but they were very refreshing, so the ferry managed to sell quite a lot of them. It was a form of income too.

“Dear guests, the two of us will be your servants for this courtyard. Please feel free to let us know if you need anything.”

These two servants curtseyed politely and turned around to leave. It was just the right amount of propriety, not too much, and not too little.

Rourou took a bite from a piece of fruit. Then, she glanced sideways at Qin Yu. “Their appearance is not bad, aren’t you going to ask them to stay? Who knows, if you’re willing to say a few sweet nothings, they might come and warm the bed for you.”

Qin Yu was expressionless and thought to himself, ‘Can you stop chewing while saying those words? I am panicking!’.

“Cough! There is no wonder this courtyard fetches a high price, it is abundant with spiritual energy. I can’t waste any more time… I’m going to start cultivating now.”

After picking a room, he pushed the door to enter. He swept his gaze around the room for a few moments and not detecting anything wrong, Qin Yu sat down and began to cultivate.

Ka-cha –

Ka-cha –

Rourou finished a crunchy piece of fruit in a few bites while looking in the direction of the room that Qin Yu was in, before reaching out to take another piece.

Half an hour later, Rourou patted her tummy which was still flat. After thinking for a few moments, she rang the bell that was on the table. The two servants that left just now quickly pushed the door open to enter.

“Is anything the matter?”

“Give me another portion of those immortal fruits.”

Those two servants could not help but widen their eyes as they looked at the empty plate on the table and then at the floor where there was a pile of fruit cores and peels. They looked slightly dazed.

Rourou frowned, “Didn’t you hear me?”

The two servants quickly nodded their heads, “Please wait while we get them for you.”

They cleared the plate and both of them quickly left.

Seven days later, they reached Many Pagoda Mountain’s pier.

Before they disembarked from the boat, Yang Fanshan took a look at the additional expenses of the small courtyard that Qin Yu and Rourou stayed in. When he saw the numbers on the bill, the corners of his mouth could not help but twitch.