Martial Arts Escort System: I Got A Maxed Level Divine Technique From The Beginning

Chapter 206: Chapter 137 Jiao Long Blocks the River

These legends of Three Rivers Bay have been circulating since ancient times.

Some say that between the river’s ebbs and flows, where yin and yang balance, there is a massive vortex. This vortex connects to the deepest riverbed, hiding a place called Dragon King’s Mansion.

Inside the mansion resides Lady Yushui.

As for the identity of Lady Yushui, there are various speculations.

Some say she is the daughter of the Sea Dragon King, governing the Three Rivers Water Area, hence she established the mansion here.

This claim is generally accepted by the Along the River residents.

However, another rumor that circulates in secret says that Lady Yushui is actually a mistress of the Sea Dragon King, not favored by the Dragon Queen, which is why she was sent here.

Though this tale is not widely accepted, it still spreads extensively in secret.

But remember not to discuss such legends on the boat, lest the captain throws you into the water to appease Lady Yushui, and then you can’t blame anyone but yourself.

After all, those who make a living on the boats along both banks of the river worship Lady Yushui.

Of course, for Jianghu people, this is nothing more than foolish talk not to be taken seriously.

In contrast, many are more interested in the study of the patterns of the water flow in Three Rivers Bay.

Some delve into the martial arts through this, finding unique opportunities and indeed reaping rewards.

And hundreds of years ago, there was such an expert who reputedly meditated by Three Rivers Bay for three whole years and nine months, comprehending a set of Inner Strength and a set of hand-to-hand combat techniques.

The harmony of motion and stillness was truly extraordinary.

With this martial arts skill, he made quite a name for himself.

But ultimately, he met with foul play, his entire life’s learning lost, snatched away piecemeal by other Jianghu Martial Artists, who then extended these fragments into various systems.

Su Mo and Yang Xiaoyun arrived at Three Rivers Bay in the afternoon.

With Yang Xiaoyun acting as the experienced guide, she led Su Mo to the Sanshui Inn to settle down.

The waiter, who was initially attending to guests, noticed Yang Xiaoyun and Su Mo from afar. He quickly excused himself and hurried over:

“Isn’t this the Young Leader? It’s been a while since your last visit; no wonder the Shopkeeper said this morning that there was a magpie chirping on the roof—it turns out we have esteemed guests.”

While speaking, he glanced at Su Mo and then peered behind the two to confirm there wasn’t a large caravan following, and seemed to relax.

Noticing his unusual expression, Yang Xiaoyun slightly raised her eyebrows but did not inquire in detail; instead, she asked: “Is the Shopkeeper in?”

“Yes, yes, please come in right away.”

He immediately led the two of them into the inn.

Inside the inn’s main hall, it was crowded at this time. People sat in groups; some frowned in worry, others sighed in lament, and yet some others had their brows tightly knitted, with barely concealed anger simmering.

Behind the counter, the Shopkeeper was flipping through an account book, his expression a mix of happiness and sorrow, seemingly unsure whether to be glad or worried.

“Shopkeeper, esteemed guests have arrived.”

The waiter brought Su Mo and Yang Xiaoyun over and spoke softly.

The Shopkeeper’s brow instinctively furrowed as he was about to say something, but then he saw Yang Xiaoyun and his expression froze:

“Young Leader?”

“What’s going on, Shopkeeper?”

Yang Xiaoyun glanced back at the situation in the hall: “With business booming like this, you should be all smiles, Shopkeeper. Why the long face, as if you haven’t opened for business in half a month?”

“Ah…”

The Shopkeeper had a wry smile: “It’s a long story, let’s not talk about it now. Did you bring many people with you, Young Leader? All our guest rooms in the backyard are full…”

“Not many, just the two of us.”

Yang Xiaoyun said: “Just give us one of the best rooms.”

“One room?”

Hearing this, the Shopkeeper involuntarily took a closer look at Su Mo, then said with a smile: “One room is good, just right indeed.”

While talking, he came out from behind the counter and instructed the waiter to lead the two guests’ mounts to the stables in the backyard.

He himself personally escorted them upstairs.

And the guest rooms on the second floor were almost all full.

Although the doors were closed tight, one could still hear that many were pacing inside, seemingly deeply troubled.

Occasionally, guests who didn’t close their doors were seen leaning on the second-floor railing, heaving sighs of despair…

It wasn’t until after leading Su Mo and Yang Xiaoyun into a guest room that Yang Xiaoyun finally spoke up:

“Shopkeeper, what’s going on here? Why does everyone look so downcast?”

The Shopkeeper sighed deeply: “Ah, I won’t lie to you, there’s been trouble on the waterways. The Jiaolong Association has had some kind of mishap last night and suddenly started overtly extorting on the water.

“Previously, passing boats, after giving a small bribe, could travel unhindered. But since last night, whether it’s merchant ships or personally operated ferries, once they reach the Jiaolong Association’s territory, they’re all stopped.

“Not only is the cargo seized, but the boats are also sunk in the river.

“Three Rivers Bay is a key waterway, the stronghold of the Jiaolong Association, which also strictly guards the tributaries.

“Who would dare to venture into the water in such circumstances?

“Now, the merchant caravans have all been blocked at Three Rivers Bay…

“For me, initially, it was still alright; I could earn some extra Silver Coin.

“However, these people’s goods have been stuck at Three Rivers Bay for too long, and if they can’t move them, they’ll be ruined. If this continues, they won’t even be able to pay for their rooms. Naturally, this isn’t good news for me.

“I won’t hide it from you; when this news came last night, I didn’t sleep a wink.”

He said this with another helpless sigh.

Yang Xiaoyun listened with furrowed brows: “Jiaolong Association… be it ZhuGe Changtian? In the past, I had little dealings with him when passing by.”

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