Tianchensha at the Wilderness Cloud Summit
The big ship was sailing on the sea, as Duan Baiyue expected, generally heading in the direction of the rumoured Feimian Kingdom. When they were about to reach the edge of the white mist, almost everyone on the boat took out a black cloth belt and covered their eyes.
Duan Baiyue asked: “What does this mean?”
Chu Xiang said: “It’s not that I’m suspicious. It’s just that teacher Wang is coming here for the first time. So you still have to abide by the rules. As time passes, when we get along with each other, you can naturally take off the blindfold when you go in and out of the mist.”
Duan Baiyue said: “It seems that I thought wrong before. Looking at this situation, master is not a simple businessman.”
Chu Xiang shook his head: “If I would have been just a businessman, wouldn’t it be unfair for teacher Wang to follow me? With such superb martial art skills, you should just focus on using your fists and feet to achieve something big, so that you can regain what was lost before.”
Duan Baiyue covered his eyes and said nothing more.
Chu Xiang was very satisfied with him. His martial art skills were world-class but he was also taciturn. He knew what to ask and what not to ask. This person would be of great use to him in the future.
What Duan Baiyue has previously thought that after entering the white mist area, the voyage would would continue only for one or two days at most to reach the island. But he did not expect that it would take ten days before the ship reached the dock. And during these ten days, as long as you take off the blindfold, there will be someone guarding you, and you are not even allowed to take a step out of the cabin door. When eating, everyone is often gathered in the hall at the bottom of the bilge, illuminated only by night pearls. The green and dim light reflects the pale faces of the people opposite, making it look like Shura hell1.
Duan Baiyue shook his head in his heart. Normal people would go crazy after staying in such an environment for a long time. And the most feared thing in war is becoming lunatic – in order to get rid of such oppressive and depressing days, I am afraid that everyone will work hard.
“Teacher Wang.” After the big ship stopped, Chu Xiang personally came to pick him up, “This is Huangshi Island.”
When Duan Baiyue stepped out of the cabin, he saw a desolate place, which was even more dilapidated than the previous Xingzhou Island, and it really didn’t look like a place for people to live in.
Chu Xiang said: “This is an island used for military training. The surrounding waters are covered with mist traps. There will definitely be no intrusion by outsiders.”
Duan Baiyue said: “Does master also live here?”
Chu Xiang shook his head: “This will be teacher Wang’s territory from now on. I will only come here occasionally to take a look. If there is anything missing, just ask.”
Duan Baiyue nodded: “Okay.”
“After many days of staying on the sea, you should be tired. Let’s go back and rest first.” Chu Xiang ordered, “We will hold a banquet in the front hall in the evening to welcome you all.
Duan Baiyue returned to the residence together with his servants. The road was still full of reefs and weeds. After turning a few turns, a row of houses suddenly appeared in front of him. They were neatly built, similar to what they saw in Xingzhou before, but the number of houses was much greater. The area covered by white mist is huge, and it is unknown how many such islands there are. However, Chu Xiang looks extremely suspicious, and he may not find any news in the short term.
Since his identity is a teacher, it is naturally impossible to just sit and do nothing. However, training troops of the rebel party to deal with his beloved is obviously something that even a fool knows not to do.
Duan Baiyue lay on the bed, resting his arms on the back of his head, looking upwards and considering his next move.
There are at least a thousand troops on the island, and the ones who are selected obviously have some real skills. According to what Chu Xiang said, this group of people will be trained within half a year, and then they will leave the island and a new group of people will come.
“When I came here this morning, I saw that there seemed to be a lot of people at the port.” Duan Baiyue said, “Is master leaving?”
Chu Xiang shook his head: “We have guests coming today.”
Duan Baiyue said: “Looking at the situation, it should be a distinguished guest.”
Chu Xiang asked, “Teacher Wang, have you ever heard of the Feimian Kingdom?”
Duan Baiyue said calmly: “Of course, I have heard about it. But I didn’t expect it to be true. Today’s distinguished guest is from the Feimian Kingdom?”
Chu Xiang nodded: “He is not just from the Feimian Kingdom, but the most influential person in the Feimian Kingdom.”
Duan Baiyue said: “Since the master has status, the friends he makes should naturally have great status as well.”
Chu Xiang laughed: “Having stayed on this island for nearly half a month, I realized that teacher Wang also knows how to be polite and sophisticated.”
Duan Baiyue said: “Just telling the truth.”
Chu Xiang: “The one who came today is the ruler of the Feimian Kingdom, named Hei Ya2. He has a somewhat unpredictable temperament, but he is as capable as teacher Wang.”
While the two were talking, a group of people came from the other side. The person in the head was dressed in black and was much taller than ordinary Nanyang people. Although the weather was not cold, he was still wrapped in a black cloak. When blown by the sea breeze, he really lived up to his name like a black crow.
Chu Xiang greeted him with a smile, and after a few polite words, he turned around and pointed at Duan Baiyue, as if making an introduction.
“Wang Fugui.” The black crow man spoke bluntly, but barely fluently, “Okay, I will remember you.”
Duan Baiyue cupped his fists: “Your Highness.”
“Why did Your Highness come here now?” Chu Xiang said, “According to the day, you should be on Lili Island.”
Black Crow said: “Some time ago, there was a tsunami and earthquake at the Wilderness Cloud Summit. I was worried that the Tianchensha would be washed away, so I rushed over to take a look.”
Duan Baiyue’s heart suddenly moved.
Chu Xiang frowned: “Is it okay?”
“Its fine.” Black Crow said, “It was just buried by dust and soil. After cleaning it up, I have found a new place to hide it. Brother Chu, don’t worry.”
Chu Xiang breathed a sigh of relief and asked again: “Do you want to change the hiding place?”
“Wilderness cloud summit is the most hidden island in this white mist.” Black Crow said, “What the Emperor of Chu wants naturally have to be extremely precious. Even Brother Chu himself said that the other party’s plots are endless, so we must guard against them. But now no one can break into the wilderness cloud summit unless they have wings.”
Chu Xiang nodded: “I believe in Your Highness.”
“As soon as I got off the pier, I heard that there is a powerful martial arts instructor on the island.” Black Crow asked, “Maybe you can beat Qin Shaoyu and Shen Qianfeng from the Central Plains martial arts?”
Duan Baiyue said: “Maybe.”
“It is said that Qin Shaoyu once single-handedly broke into the tens of thousands of troops in Mobei and started killing3. Even the holy river in the desert was dyed red.” Black Crow said, “If teacher Wang can really fight with him in the future, it will be a big deal. A great achievement that will be written down in the history.”
Duan Baiyue smiled and said, “I am also waiting for that day.”
In another sea area, Chu Yuan was sitting on the fence, watching Sixi leading his people to check the register at the port. This is a big port, and the group of people searched for more than half an hour, but they still haven’t been able to find out Sikong Rui’s name. Just when Chu Yuan dropped the fruit in his hand and jumped off the boat to help, there was a sudden shout from behind: “Sikong Rui, who is Sikong Rui, the boat is leaving!”
“Hey!” Sikong Rui, carrying a bag on his back and holding a large pile of washboards in his arms, pushed aside the crowd, “I’m coming, I’m coming!”
Chu Yuan said: “Hey! Stay!”
“Why stay?” Sikong Rui had just dismissed a group of fake fortune-tellers. Thinking that he were his accomplice again, he climbed onto the boat without looking back. “I know I have a good fortune, so there is no need to calculate it anymore. I will see you later.”
Chu Yuan flew forward and picked him up. Sikong Rui was unprepared, so he almost fell down. He turned around angrily saying: “You’re lying——”
“What am I lying about?” Chu Yuan raised his mouth and looked at him.
Although he hasn’t seen him for more than ten years, but since he has seen his portrait in Duan Baiyue’s hand. Coupled with such a luxurious demeanour, Sikong Rui confirmed his identity almost instantly, and said with a smile on his face: “What a flamboyant and good-looking gentleman!”
After hearing the commotion, Nan Moxie and Sixi also came over.
Chu Yuan glanced behind him and said, “Where is that person?”
Sikong Rui said sincerely: “I am the only one here.”
Nan Moxie sighed: “His Majesty is already here, so don’t hide him anymore.”
Sikong Rui said aggrievedly: “I’m really the only one here.” Cheating the emperor is a serious crime. Since he knew that, he hurriedly added, “One of them is in Lijing kingdom, and the other went to Feimian kingdom with the big black ship.”
Chu Yuan frowned, he went to Feimian kingdom alone?
“This is not a place to talk.” Sixi whispered, “Let’s go to the inn first.”
Holding the washboard in his arms, Sikong Rui watched helplessly as the ship left, and he was dragged into the carriage by Nan Moxie staggeringly.
They found a nearby inn. Before Chu Yuan could ask any questions, Sikong Rui roughly explained what had happened before.
Nan Moxie was stunned: “He went to Feimian kingdom to be a teacher?”
Sikong Rui said: “Yes.”
Chu Yuan: “…”
Nan Moxie’s brain was hurting.
“Why don’t we go to the kingdom of Lijing first? Maybe there will be some news there.” Sikong Rui cautiously suggested.
Chu Yuan nodded: “Okay.” Although the Beihai garrison is ready to go to war at any time, no one knows where the Tianchensha is hidden. If it is destroyed by the other party in desperation, it will really be a loss that outweighs the gain. At this point, the more secure it is, the better.
Nan Moxie rented a merchant ship as quickly as possible, and sailed to Lijing kingdom overnight. Fortunately, both wind and ocean currents were helping, and the speed was much faster than before. The sky was full of stars that night. Chu Yuan stood at the bow of the boat and looked into the distance with deep eyes, as if he was looking at the one he loved.
Sikong Rui finally saw some clues. So he bumped his shoulder into Nan Moxie’s arm and said, “Master.”
“I’m not your master.” Nan Moxie quickly waved his hand, “If your father finds out, he might crawl out of the Sikong family’s ancestral grave and lie down in my grave and wait to settle the score with me.”
Everyone understood Sikong Rui: “Brother Duan and the emperor, huh?”
Nan Moxie still shook his head firmly: “I don’t know anything.”
Sikong Rui, however, was already filled with emotion, and thought to himself that a hundred years later, if someone could write such deep feelings into a play, it would definitely cause a lot of commotion.
Because it’s touching and moving.
In Lijing’s kingdom, Duan Yao was collecting money at a fish ball stall at the pier, and he was very happy. To stay here, you must have an identity, and you can’t just wander around holding a sword every day. He happened to hear that this small food stall was short of staff, so he immediately ran to apply for the post, and successfully found a job to collect money. He is only earning the livelihood, but also listening to any news he could find out.
For example, how the master on Xingzhou Island and his wife disappeared mysteriously.
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Notes:
hell, where demons reside. ↩︎ meaning black crow. though the Chinese name is used here, everywhere else black crow will be used. ↩︎ well just a translator’s note. DBY is even more fierce than Shaoyu. It was said in the previous books that he has extraordinarily superior skills than Shaoyu and Qianfeng. Wait and watch in the coming chapters
Tianchensha at the Wilderness Cloud Summit
The big ship was sailing on the sea, as Duan Baiyue expected, generally heading in the direction of the rumoured Feimian Kingdom. When they were about to reach the edge of the white mist, almost everyone on the boat took out a black cloth belt and covered their eyes.
Duan Baiyue asked: “What does this mean?”
Chu Xiang said: “It’s not that I’m suspicious. It’s just that teacher Wang is coming here for the first time. So you still have to abide by the rules. As time passes, when we get along with each other, you can naturally take off the blindfold when you go in and out of the mist.”
Duan Baiyue said: “It seems that I thought wrong before. Looking at this situation, master is not a simple businessman.”
Chu Xiang shook his head: “If I would have been just a businessman, wouldn’t it be unfair for teacher Wang to follow me? With such superb martial art skills, you should just focus on using your fists and feet to achieve something big, so that you can regain what was lost before.”
Duan Baiyue covered his eyes and said nothing more.
Chu Xiang was very satisfied with him. His martial art skills were world-class but he was also taciturn. He knew what to ask and what not to ask. This person would be of great use to him in the future.
What Duan Baiyue has previously thought that after entering the white mist area, the voyage would would continue only for one or two days at most to reach the island. But he did not expect that it would take ten days before the ship reached the dock. And during these ten days, as long as you take off the blindfold, there will be someone guarding you, and you are not even allowed to take a step out of the cabin door. When eating, everyone is often gathered in the hall at the bottom of the bilge, illuminated only by night pearls. The green and dim light reflects the pale faces of the people opposite, making it look like Shura hell1.
Duan Baiyue shook his head in his heart. Normal people would go crazy after staying in such an environment for a long time. And the most feared thing in war is becoming lunatic – in order to get rid of such oppressive and depressing days, I am afraid that everyone will work hard.
“Teacher Wang.” After the big ship stopped, Chu Xiang personally came to pick him up, “This is Huangshi Island.”
When Duan Baiyue stepped out of the cabin, he saw a desolate place, which was even more dilapidated than the previous Xingzhou Island, and it really didn’t look like a place for people to live in.
Chu Xiang said: “This is an island used for military training. The surrounding waters are covered with mist traps. There will definitely be no intrusion by outsiders.”
Duan Baiyue said: “Does master also live here?”
Chu Xiang shook his head: “This will be teacher Wang’s territory from now on. I will only come here occasionally to take a look. If there is anything missing, just ask.”
Duan Baiyue nodded: “Okay.”
“After many days of staying on the sea, you should be tired. Let’s go back and rest first.” Chu Xiang ordered, “We will hold a banquet in the front hall in the evening to welcome you all.
Duan Baiyue returned to the residence together with his servants. The road was still full of reefs and weeds. After turning a few turns, a row of houses suddenly appeared in front of him. They were neatly built, similar to what they saw in Xingzhou before, but the number of houses was much greater. The area covered by white mist is huge, and it is unknown how many such islands there are. However, Chu Xiang looks extremely suspicious, and he may not find any news in the short term.
Since his identity is a teacher, it is naturally impossible to just sit and do nothing. However, training troops of the rebel party to deal with his beloved is obviously something that even a fool knows not to do.
Duan Baiyue lay on the bed, resting his arms on the back of his head, looking upwards and considering his next move.
There are at least a thousand troops on the island, and the ones who are selected obviously have some real skills. According to what Chu Xiang said, this group of people will be trained within half a year, and then they will leave the island and a new group of people will come.
“When I came here this morning, I saw that there seemed to be a lot of people at the port.” Duan Baiyue said, “Is master leaving?”
Chu Xiang shook his head: “We have guests coming today.”
Duan Baiyue said: “Looking at the situation, it should be a distinguished guest.”
Chu Xiang asked, “Teacher Wang, have you ever heard of the Feimian Kingdom?”
Duan Baiyue said calmly: “Of course, I have heard about it. But I didn’t expect it to be true. Today’s distinguished guest is from the Feimian Kingdom?”
Chu Xiang nodded: “He is not just from the Feimian Kingdom, but the most influential person in the Feimian Kingdom.”
Duan Baiyue said: “Since the master has status, the friends he makes should naturally have great status as well.”
Chu Xiang laughed: “Having stayed on this island for nearly half a month, I realized that teacher Wang also knows how to be polite and sophisticated.”
Duan Baiyue said: “Just telling the truth.”
Chu Xiang: “The one who came today is the ruler of the Feimian Kingdom, named Hei Ya2. He has a somewhat unpredictable temperament, but he is as capable as teacher Wang.”
While the two were talking, a group of people came from the other side. The person in the head was dressed in black and was much taller than ordinary Nanyang people. Although the weather was not cold, he was still wrapped in a black cloak. When blown by the sea breeze, he really lived up to his name like a black crow.
Chu Xiang greeted him with a smile, and after a few polite words, he turned around and pointed at Duan Baiyue, as if making an introduction.
“Wang Fugui.” The black crow man spoke bluntly, but barely fluently, “Okay, I will remember you.”
Duan Baiyue cupped his fists: “Your Highness.”
“Why did Your Highness come here now?” Chu Xiang said, “According to the day, you should be on Lili Island.”
Black Crow said: “Some time ago, there was a tsunami and earthquake at the Wilderness Cloud Summit. I was worried that the Tianchensha would be washed away, so I rushed over to take a look.”
Duan Baiyue’s heart suddenly moved.
Chu Xiang frowned: “Is it okay?”
“Its fine.” Black Crow said, “It was just buried by dust and soil. After cleaning it up, I have found a new place to hide it. Brother Chu, don’t worry.”
Chu Xiang breathed a sigh of relief and asked again: “Do you want to change the hiding place?”
“Wilderness cloud summit is the most hidden island in this white mist.” Black Crow said, “What the Emperor of Chu wants naturally have to be extremely precious. Even Brother Chu himself said that the other party’s plots are endless, so we must guard against them. But now no one can break into the wilderness cloud summit unless they have wings.”
Chu Xiang nodded: “I believe in Your Highness.”
“As soon as I got off the pier, I heard that there is a powerful martial arts instructor on the island.” Black Crow asked, “Maybe you can beat Qin Shaoyu and Shen Qianfeng from the Central Plains martial arts?”
Duan Baiyue said: “Maybe.”
“It is said that Qin Shaoyu once single-handedly broke into the tens of thousands of troops in Mobei and started killing3. Even the holy river in the desert was dyed red.” Black Crow said, “If teacher Wang can really fight with him in the future, it will be a big deal. A great achievement that will be written down in the history.”
Duan Baiyue smiled and said, “I am also waiting for that day.”
In another sea area, Chu Yuan was sitting on the fence, watching Sixi leading his people to check the register at the port. This is a big port, and the group of people searched for more than half an hour, but they still haven’t been able to find out Sikong Rui’s name. Just when Chu Yuan dropped the fruit in his hand and jumped off the boat to help, there was a sudden shout from behind: “Sikong Rui, who is Sikong Rui, the boat is leaving!”
“Hey!” Sikong Rui, carrying a bag on his back and holding a large pile of washboards in his arms, pushed aside the crowd, “I’m coming, I’m coming!”
Chu Yuan said: “Hey! Stay!”
“Why stay?” Sikong Rui had just dismissed a group of fake fortune-tellers. Thinking that he were his accomplice again, he climbed onto the boat without looking back. “I know I have a good fortune, so there is no need to calculate it anymore. I will see you later.”
Chu Yuan flew forward and picked him up. Sikong Rui was unprepared, so he almost fell down. He turned around angrily saying: “You’re lying——”
“What am I lying about?” Chu Yuan raised his mouth and looked at him.
Although he hasn’t seen him for more than ten years, but since he has seen his portrait in Duan Baiyue’s hand. Coupled with such a luxurious demeanour, Sikong Rui confirmed his identity almost instantly, and said with a smile on his face: “What a flamboyant and good-looking gentleman!”
After hearing the commotion, Nan Moxie and Sixi also came over.
Chu Yuan glanced behind him and said, “Where is that person?”
Sikong Rui said sincerely: “I am the only one here.”
Nan Moxie sighed: “His Majesty is already here, so don’t hide him anymore.”
Sikong Rui said aggrievedly: “I’m really the only one here.” Cheating the emperor is a serious crime. Since he knew that, he hurriedly added, “One of them is in Lijing kingdom, and the other went to Feimian kingdom with the big black ship.”
Chu Yuan frowned, he went to Feimian kingdom alone?
“This is not a place to talk.” Sixi whispered, “Let’s go to the inn first.”
Holding the washboard in his arms, Sikong Rui watched helplessly as the ship left, and he was dragged into the carriage by Nan Moxie staggeringly.
They found a nearby inn. Before Chu Yuan could ask any questions, Sikong Rui roughly explained what had happened before.
Nan Moxie was stunned: “He went to Feimian kingdom to be a teacher?”
Sikong Rui said: “Yes.”
Chu Yuan: “…”
Nan Moxie’s brain was hurting.
“Why don’t we go to the kingdom of Lijing first? Maybe there will be some news there.” Sikong Rui cautiously suggested.
Chu Yuan nodded: “Okay.” Although the Beihai garrison is ready to go to war at any time, no one knows where the Tianchensha is hidden. If it is destroyed by the other party in desperation, it will really be a loss that outweighs the gain. At this point, the more secure it is, the better.
Nan Moxie rented a merchant ship as quickly as possible, and sailed to Lijing kingdom overnight. Fortunately, both wind and ocean currents were helping, and the speed was much faster than before. The sky was full of stars that night. Chu Yuan stood at the bow of the boat and looked into the distance with deep eyes, as if he was looking at the one he loved.
Sikong Rui finally saw some clues. So he bumped his shoulder into Nan Moxie’s arm and said, “Master.”
“I’m not your master.” Nan Moxie quickly waved his hand, “If your father finds out, he might crawl out of the Sikong family’s ancestral grave and lie down in my grave and wait to settle the score with me.”
Everyone understood Sikong Rui: “Brother Duan and the emperor, huh?”
Nan Moxie still shook his head firmly: “I don’t know anything.”
Sikong Rui, however, was already filled with emotion, and thought to himself that a hundred years later, if someone could write such deep feelings into a play, it would definitely cause a lot of commotion.
Because it’s touching and moving.
In Lijing’s kingdom, Duan Yao was collecting money at a fish ball stall at the pier, and he was very happy. To stay here, you must have an identity, and you can’t just wander around holding a sword every day. He happened to hear that this small food stall was short of staff, so he immediately ran to apply for the post, and successfully found a job to collect money. He is only earning the livelihood, but also listening to any news he could find out.
For example, how the master on Xingzhou Island and his wife disappeared mysteriously.
==========================================================
Notes:
hell, where demons reside. ↩︎ meaning black crow. though the Chinese name is used here, everywhere else black crow will be used. ↩︎ well just a translator’s note. DBY is even more fierce than Shaoyu. It was said in the previous books that he has extraordinarily superior skills than Shaoyu and Qianfeng. Wait and watch in the coming chapters