Chapter 51 Today Is Different From the Past

Now Zhuang Lin can freely control the Hidden Immortal Valley formation, so the boat travels very fast in the waters. At the same time, the world has changed in the blink of an eye, and the waters are completely connected to Kuching.

Compared with the mist that the formation used to emit, the places where Zhuang Lin sails are now very clear. If you want the mist, you can do it. If you don't want it, there is no need to worry about the fog.

Along the way, Zhuang Lin can still see some of the marks left by Tao Yuanming, but it is inevitable that some of them will be unclear as the trees on the shore grow and heal. If you look for it completely according to this standard, it is easy to affect some people's judgment.

Of course, without additional interference, basically no one can find the Peach Blossom Spring.

The boat quickly left the Hidden Immortal Valley and truly entered the Wuling waters of Kuching.

At this point, Zhuang Lin no longer stood at the bow, but needed to row at the stern.

However, Zhuang Lin's rowing was also symbolic to a certain extent. After all, although his five elements theory had not been thoroughly studied, he had already gained something.

Moreover, Zhuang Lin's cultivation in the Star-Moon Realm and the realm of the Immortal are there. According to the remaining information of the Dharma, even when the ancient immortal way was flourishing, he was not a big boss, but at least he could stand on his own feet in the world.

So the water flowed with the thought, and the speed of the boat was very fast.

And to put it another way, even if the water control method was still very poor, Zhuang Lin's current brute force should not be underestimated.

Following the water flow, when other boats gradually appeared nearby, the violent behavior of the boat under Zhuang Lin gradually subsided.

Walking to the main road of the water area, some boats crossed with Zhuang Lin from time to time.

Zhuang Lin was in a very good mood, looking at everything around him with a playful mentality.

Although he did come here last time, it was too hasty that time, and he was always worried. Even if he found Liu Hongyu, he was in a hurry to go back.

And this time, Zhuang Lin was in a different state of mind. He was not worried about going without return, nor was he worried about the safety of his life!

If possible, take a walk and have a look in the mountains and rivers of Kuching. Even if there is no adventure or solve some doubts, it is good to explore the way for future people in the valley.

Sitting on the blessed land of Yinxian Valley, which can connect to the ancient times, it is naturally impossible to just watch, which is related to practice and life.

However, there is one thing that needs to be avoided as much as possible, that is, some historical trends cannot be changed, otherwise the consequences are beyond the current Zhuang Lin's estimation.

In the distance, a fishing boat slowly came and came close to Zhuang Lin's boat. The fisherman on it looked at this side and shouted with a smile.

"Hey - young man over there, you are also here to find the Peach Blossom Spring, right -"

Zhuang Lin's heart moved, yes, so much time has passed, the story of the Peach Blossom Spring should have spread long ago, so he followed the trend and responded with a smile.

"Yes - it's a pity to come here with excitement but can't find the Peach Blossom Spring -"

The fisherman over there also made fun of it when he rowed past.

"I saw you smiling, sir, and thought you had found it. If you had, you would have become famous."

"Although we failed to find the Peach Blossom Spring, we saw the picturesque landscape of Wuling, so we came with excitement and did not return disappointed."

Zhuang Lin responded with a smile, and the two boats had crossed each other at this moment.

When the old man heard Zhuang Lin's words, he put down his oars for a short time, turned sideways and bowed to the small boat.

"Sir, you are right."

"You are polite."

Zhuang Lin also put down his oars and bowed in return.

Then the two boats continued to move forward in their own directions and gradually distanced themselves.

On the small boat, Zhuang Lin breathed a sigh of relief with a smile. This kind of short communication without any interests or purposes, just out of boredom on the way, can sometimes make people feel happy.

The small boat seemed to be faster than the normal boat, and it was close to Wuling Port in the afternoon.

I randomly found a dock near the edge of the dock and there were already three young men running after the boat, shouting as they ran.

"Sir, do you want to moor your boat?" "Sir, I can help you find a suitable berth for your boat!"

"Sir, just ask me to look at the boat. If you want to exchange it for money, that's fine!"

When Zhuang Lin's boat stopped at the steps, some of the servants helped to row the boat, and some helped to pull the ropes, looking very attentive.

Zhuang Lin carried the bookcase on his back, picked up the brown sandalwood pole and stepped onto the steps. The voices on the shore never stopped.

"Sir, do you think I'll be the one?" "My price is right!"

"I can also negotiate!"

The servants talked again, mostly recommending themselves.

Zhuang Lin looked at the people around him and asked with curiosity.

"How did you know I would need someone to help moor the boat or sell the boat?"

The three looked at each other, and someone smiled and spoke first.

"You look unfamiliar, you must be from another place who heard about the Peach Blossom Spring, right? We have seen many foreign guests like you!"

"Yes, you probably bought this boat directly. If you rented it, the owner would definitely greet you when you arrived at the port! So since there is no owner, you naturally need someone to help you moor and watch the boat... By the way, if you want to go boating, you can hire me to row the boat for you, which is less labor-intensive than doing it yourself..."

The last one was not to be outdone and hurried to speak.

"Yes, yes, and for someone like you, it would be inconvenient to take the boat with you when you leave after touring Wuling and looking for the Peach Blossom Spring. Instead of abandoning it, it would be better to sell it to me to buy a boat!"

Zhuang Lin suddenly realized that although these three people were not very old, they had obviously been making a living outside for a long time. The ancient times were not just a background in the screen script, but a reality that everyone's life was connected to.

As for selling the boat for money, most of these three people had no capital, which was similar to half a brokerage, making some money from the price difference.

"Then you, help me find a berth and look at the boat. I don't know how to charge?"

Zhuang Lin pointed at the youngest boy, who was happy.

"Sir, first give ten coins for three days. This is the starting price. The same applies to less than three days. After that, five coins a day. If it is less than one day, it will be rounded up. Don't worry if you don't come back for something. Anyway, you can settle it on time when you come back!"

Zhuang Lin didn't know the price, but when he saw the two servants next to him walked away with a smile after listening, he knew that the price was fair. He nodded and took out two big coins from his arms.

These copper coins were exchanged at the inn when I came last time. I didn't have enough to buy a boat at the time, so I just kept them. This time, it's just right.

"Okay, this is the deposit, but how can I find you when the time comes?"

Zhuang Lin asked again while holding the copper coin.

"Don't worry, young master. As long as you come to Wuling Port, I will definitely look at you first!"

"Okay, okay, that's good!"

Zhuang Lin smiled and nodded again, put the copper coin in his hand into the young man's raised hand, and then walked up the steps with the bookcase on his back and left.

"Young master, take your time. By the way, my name is Gou'er--"

The young man's shout came from behind. Zhuang Lin looked back, nodded, and continued to walk forward.

This time, Zhuang Lin's feelings were more detailed. From the time the boat entered the port to the time he moored and landed, many people around him looked at him with a bit of awe.

Of course, this was not just for Zhuang Lin, but the awe that ordinary people had for the class of scholars.

Ordinary people in later generations could also receive education, but here, being able to learn to read and write was already beyond the ordinary class, and there was even a considerable possibility that they were children of aristocratic families. Even the so-called poor families were mostly not ordinary people without backgrounds, but just down and out.

Because he would come again sooner or later, Zhuang Lin had made some preparations recently. He knew that in this era when the science and technology system had not yet been born, a scholar who might be full-time was definitely not something that ordinary people could have, and even if he existed, it would be an exception.

The identity of a scholar also brought Zhuang Lin many conveniences invisibly.

Occasionally, there were government officials passing by, and their eyes would mostly stay on ordinary people. Even if they were looking at Zhuang Lin, he would subconsciously avoid his eyes because of his calm eyes when he looked at them.

With a slightly complicated feeling in his heart, Zhuang Lin walked towards the Wuling City Gate a little further away.

This time, Zhuang Lin also had a folded piece of paper in his arms, with a simple word "pass" written on it, but as long as the police who checked the pass looked at it, they would think it was a real pass.

However, the city gate did occasionally check the pass of strangers, but no one asked Zhuang Lin for it.

Zhuang Lin felt that he had prepared a lot of things, but his punch hit nothing, and he didn't even have a chance to verify the simple trick he had deduced.

However, when Zhuang Lin was amused by his mentality, he caught a glimpse of a notice at the city gate. He paused and then walked past the people around him to read the notice carefully.

At this moment, there were occasional people coming and going at the city gate, but no one stopped. Obviously, the notice had been posted for a while, and everyone knew it.

Perhaps Zhuang Lin's figure reading the notice attracted the attention of passers-by more than the notice itself.

Zhuang Lin was looking at it seriously.

Wuling County Notice:

Because the bandits and evil spirits have returned recently and harmed people's lives, now the government offices, various associations, and village martial artists and hunters have been trying to capture them, but they have not been caught. There are also masters who have performed rituals to exorcise the evil spirits, but they have not been successful.

If there are any residents, merchants, etc., they should not stay outside before the hour of Mao and after the hour of Shen, for fear of being harmed by bandits and evil spirits. Everyone should be aware of this...

Zhuang Lin frowned slightly. He had seen a similar notice before, but this one was obviously not the previous one.

It has been so long, and it has not been solved yet?

At this moment, Zhuang Lin's mind could not help but flash through the original scene, the robbers and the woman, and the unsettling atmosphere at that time...

While thinking, Zhuang Lin looked up at the sky. It was still noon, and the sun was high.

It was still early, so he went into the city to learn more first!