When a man is born into this world, once grown he should earn ennoblement as a marquis!
Martial Saint Profound Weapon?
Liang Qu pondered the new words, unsure of their true value.
Knowledge gaps.
He did not consider himself an uneducated person.
I read a lot of books when I was studying at the academy, but most of them only covered the content below the level of Great Martial Master.
Further up the chain, it seems that the imperial court intentionally controlled them, preventing them from circulating freely in the market.
Liang Qu could naturally ask Yang Dongxiong; he certainly had it, but he hadn't needed it before.
Knowing a lot of fragmented information is actually meaningless; on the contrary, it can easily create an imbalance in one's mind and give rise to delusional thoughts.
Furthermore, since Yang Dongxiong didn't let him take the initiative to make contact, it proves that knowing or not knowing makes no difference.
"Come on, come on, why worry about so much? If Yue Long says to go, we go; if he says to retreat, we retreat. He has one life, and so do we. Nobody would do something they weren't sure of. Let's keep going."
Bai Yinbin threw down his cards, leaned back in his chair, and pinched the bridge of his nose. "I'm not playing anymore, damn it, losing all night is no fun."
"If you don't want to come, then don't come. A Shui, you come."
"I don't know how to play, I've never learned."
Liang Qu waved his hand repeatedly.
Not only could he not, he also didn't have that much family wealth.
"It's okay, it's very simple, you can learn it in a little while. Here's the deal, if I lose, it's on me, if I win, it's on you, let's have a good time."
"Alright, Brother Ke has been so kind in inviting me, so I'll just join in."
Ke Wenbin extended a warm invitation, and Liang Qu reluctantly picked up his cards.
After playing several rounds, it was nearly Zi Hour when everyone in the room dispersed and prepared to go back to sleep.
Liang Qu neither gained nor lost anything.
"Tomorrow at 3:45 AM is Auspicious Day. We need to offer incense and make offerings. Just follow me and Ke Wenbin. You don't need to do anything. Just remember not to oversleep."
Before parting ways in the corridor, Xiang Fangsu reminded Liang Qu again not to oversleep and forget things the next morning.
Liang Qu knew the importance of the matter and made it clear that he would not forget it.
The dark water surface rippled, like a huge Water Beast about to break out of the water, and waves several meters high crashed against the boat, splashing up some water droplets.
The soldiers took out a long pole and stuffed something into it. A flash of red light appeared, and a fierce fire broke out, illuminating a pillar of flame two zhang high on the bow of the ship, instantly lighting up the road ahead.
A Water Beast over twelve meters long was attracted by the light, but did not approach the ship. Countless River Dolphin swarmed over.
In the short time it took Liang Qu to walk through the corridor, the Water Beast were devoured by the River Dolphin, without even a ripple being stirred.
Once the door is closed, all the noise is shut out, and the room becomes quiet instantly.
Liang Qu lay on the bed, breathing deeply, while beneath him he was being rocked erratically.
Jiang Huai Great Marsh is the largest Great Marsh in the entire Jiang Huai River system. It is more like a sea than a lake, as it has everything that the sea has.
Similarly, the further away from the shore, the bigger the waves.
On the one hand, the vastness of the Yuanze waters is conducive to wave growth.
On the other hand, the formation principles of waves at different distances are different; one is formed by waves, and the other by wind.
Therefore, if the waves on the far shore are similar to those on the near shore, it is definitely not a good thing; it may be a harbinger of an approaching typhoon.
The arrival of the storm disrupted the "waves" that formed the large waves.
Therefore, even though the tower ship is large and can withstand wind and waves, the swaying sensation on the Liang Qu is still stronger than when it is near the shore.
He was like a die in a casino, put in a jar and shaken randomly up, down, left, and right.
There was no pattern, no warning.
There's a reason why the bunks on ships are so small; ideally, they should be narrow enough to just barely cover your body so you don't get thrown to the ground and can sleep soundly.
Many people will probably have trouble sleeping tonight.
The tension was already palpable before the battle, and the violent shaking made it impossible to find peace and quiet; it was no wonder that people couldn't sleep.
However, it has nothing to do with Liang Qu. The shaking was indeed strong, but it didn't stop the "Water Monkey".
I drifted off to Dream Entry, swaying gently.
1:15 AM (卯时一刻).
As dawn broke, the river surface shimmered with a bluish-white glow.
The second quarter of the hour of Mao (5-7 AM).
As the sun peeked out, three suns of different sizes slowly rose into the sky, illuminating the entire sea with a dazzling white light, as if we had arrived in a vast snowfield.
The sergeant knocked on the door and brought in toiletries and a pot of hot water.
After wiping the Liang Qu walked to the side corridor and saw that the ship's gunwale and mast were covered with flags and banners, and a long table had been erected on the deck at some point.
The long table remained motionless amidst the swaying waves, with an incense burner placed on it and several plates of fruits, chicken, duck, and fish on the side.
Liang Qu personally witnessed soldiers applying glue or something similar to the incense burner on the table to prevent it from tipping over.
A sharp whistle rang out from below deck, waking all the Martial Master, whether they were asleep or not. After a brief tidying up, all the Martial Master stood on the deck in order, led by the soldiers.
On the deck of the boat, more than thirty people from the River Conservancy Office and the Demon Subduing Division filed out. Liang Qu straightened his clothes and silently followed behind Xiang Fangsu and Ke Wenbin, standing with them in front of the Martial Master, facing the altar.
There are three people on the altar.
Xu Yuelong stood at the very front, flanked by Yang Dongxiong and Sui Hongyan on his left and right sides, respectively.
Banners fluttered in the wind, and the vast river breeze made everyone's clothes billow.
Xu Yuelong stepped forward and climbed onto the altar, his voice exceptionally clear in the wind.
"I am thirty-six years old this year. At this age, my father, General Wen Zhu, has already become a count! Because he defeated the vanguard of the Northern Court Barbarians in the desert! His military exploits are numerous! My grandfather, Duke Xu, has followed the Grand Ancestor in the uprising, attacked and captured strongholds, fought fiercely at Deerfield for three days, and defeated Xuanjin City! He beheaded Great Grandmaster and hung their heads on the city tower! His fame shook the world! Today, there is also an opportunity, which is laid bare before you all!"
All the large ships on the river lined up in a row, lowered their sails, and slowed down.
Liang Qu remained motionless, listening to Xu Yuelong's mobilization speech to the crowd.
They could even faintly hear Wei Lin and his men talking on another ship, but they were far away and the sound was muffled by the river wind, so only a few key words could be heard.
He activated his hearing to detect the "state" of the Martial Master behind him.
"Tired," "Sleepy," "Fearful."
Initially, everyone on the deck was filled with negative emotions, but these gradually changed under Xu Yuelong's words.
"Excited", "spirited", "excited".
"A man born into this world should be ennobled when he reaches Ennoblement as Marquis!" Xu Yuelong shouted. "Those with ambition should die on the battlefield, their bodies wrapped in horsehide for burial. How can they lie in bed, dying at the hands of women and children? Today, victory is certain!"
Victory is certain!
Victory is certain!
Ran Zhongshi and others took the lead in shouting, and more than two hundred people behind them shouted in unison.
The roars of the Martial Master merged into a deep and terrifying sound wave, and the deck trembled slowly because of the shouts. When the roars completely controlled the rhythm of the surroundings, a soldier raised the flag high and shook it, and the five flags fluttered in the air.
Xu Yuelong took the long incense stick, took two steps, inserted it into the incense burner, and then split the sheep open with a knife, using the blood to smear the military flag.
Solemn and dignified.
When undertaking major tasks or mobilizing the masses, it is essential to first establish a proper social order before proceeding; this is considered appropriate.
After the sacrificial ceremony was completed, Ran Zhongshi distributed supplies to everyone.
Liang Qu received a bottle of Qi Replenishing Pill to restore his condition, a bottle of Tiger's Roar Pill to increase his burst damage, a life-saving Tranquility Preservation Pill pill, and finally a set of Ten Refinement Black Iron Soft Armor, which is standard equipment for Galloping Horse Martial Master.
The soft armor must be returned afterward, while the elixirs are considered a loss.