Appearance Fee

Liang Qu stood at the window.

After the rain, the rainbow bridge Connecting to the Sky, and the uneven green reeds swayed in the river breeze.

Li LiBo and Chen Jiechang split up into two groups, one heading towards Fucheng and the other towards Fishing Wharf.

Expand your perspective.

On the Flowing Light Boat, soldiers wrapped hemp ropes around their hands, carried buckets, and splashed water to wash away the remaining footprints and debris on the deck.

A large number of toilets, beds, and changes of clothes were transported down for cleaning and drying.

The Snake Demon saw the old woman, who was working in the kitchen, walk less than half a mile before sinking the toilet bucket into the water to wash it.

The water from the undulating redwood bucket rippled in all directions, startling several snakes so much that their scales stood on end!

The Azure Viper was enraged and charged forward with all its might.

Bang! The bluish-gray iron chain taut and trembled like thunder, the few remaining raindrops on it bouncing into white vapor that drifted away.

The washerwoman was startled, glanced at it twice, and then scrubbed even harder with her brush.

"I need ice, fresh vegetables, fresh meat, mung beans, rock sugar... Oh right, watermelons will be in season by mid -June, right?"

"It's on the market now, available in both red and yellow varieties."

"I've always heard that northern melons are sweeter in the south, so bring... five thousand catties, too many will spoil easily."

"Very well, five thousand catties of watermelons." Li Shoufu held the book in his hands and took notes. "I wonder how many days the King of Yue will stay at the residence? I will instruct people to make preparations."

"It will take three days. You can prepare everything the day after tomorrow, and we will charge you according to the market price."

Zhang Xu, a subordinate of the King of Yue, made the request, and the people of the River Conservancy Office were responsible for recording it and purchasing it locally.

"Mr. Zhang, I've heard that the peaches from Huaiyin Prefecture were famous far and wide in the past. Why don't you buy some peaches to try on the road?" Several young men put their arms around each other's shoulders and chuckled as they approached.

Zhang Xu turned his head. "Secretary Li, just as they said, do you have any peaches?"

Most of the young people on the ship came from the King of Yue's family, or were attracted by the recruitment notices on the way and boarded the ship through a competition. If they had real skills, their simple request for a few peaches would undoubtedly be met.

Li Shoufu shook his head, looking apologetic.

"The peak harvest of nectarines is in August each year, but the earliest is mid-to-late June. Nowadays, some places may have fuzzy peaches. Oh, I forgot to mention, there are no nectarines, but there are yellow peaches. The early-ripening ones are on the market for about half a month."

"Then let's have some yellow peaches."

After adding two more supply requests and confirming that nothing had been missed, Zhang Xu discussed the most important matter in Pingyang Prefecture.

"The King of Yue intends to set up a martial arts arena and a literary academy in Pingyang Prefecture. The competition will consist of two parts: a martial arts test and a literary test. Regardless of one's level or strength, anyone who passes the tests and questions set by the King of Yue can board the ship and travel with us to Ning Jiang Prefecture. Once we arrive, all arrangements will be made."

The King of Yue was granted the title of Ning Jiang Prefecture, which gave him the power to establish his own prefecture. He needed a large number of people to fill and operate it, so it was common knowledge that he issued a notice seeking talented people.

Li Shoufu, not entirely surprised, licked the ink to record the event.

"What are the King of Yue's requirements for the venue?"

"It would be best to hold the written test at an academy, where the teachers can conduct a preliminary screening of the essays. For the martial arts test, a large enough Martial Arts Field is sufficient. Anyone with a skill is welcome to try. Please send someone to spread the word."

Martial arts test and literary test...

Liang Qu overheard their conversation, listened for a while, then turned and went downstairs.

The Martial Saint's search for talent is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for most people, akin to a thousand troops crossing a single-plank bridge.

But it held no appeal for him.

We've moved past the stage of scrambling for every opportunity.

People were coming and going in the lobby.

Xu Yuelong and Wei Lin were still "defending their theses," their foreheads covered in sweat under the candlelight.

At a glance, it's impossible to tell how many red circles the two have earned; it's like a chain reaction.

Go home first.

The torture was directed at the chief and deputy commanders, and had nothing to Hengshui Envoy.

Liang Qu patted Dragon Spirit Silk, which transformed into a black casual robe. He then blended into the busy group of civil officials and exited through a side door.

The path was full of puddles, and my boots were covered in mud.

"Liang Qu!"

Liang Qu looked up and saw a figure crouching on the corner of the eaves, blocking the glaring sunlight.

Squint and take a closer look.

"Guan Congjian?"

"I've been waiting for you for so long, I haven't even had lunch." Guan Congjian, with an official robe draped over his arm, jumped down from the second-floor roof of the River Conservancy Office. "I challenged you to a duel in June, and I even sent someone to deliver the invitation to your residence. You didn't see it, did you?"

A challenge? The young people around Zhang Xu triggered the keyword and all turned their gazes to look at the two. They were surprised to find that they could not see through the two's strength at all, and even felt a sense of oppression.

How could this be? The group looked surprised.

Zhang Xu was observant and understood the thoughts of young people.

It's nothing more than a competitive spirit.

A group of young people in their twenties, lacking any sense of the vastness of the world, passed a simple martial arts test, boarded the Martial Saint's ship, and their tails really swayed to the sky.

This is a good opportunity to give them a warning.

"Zhai Yunsu, Bian Yuanchong ... Although you have been selected to board the ship and deserve the title of talented individuals, you must not underestimate the heroes of the world. You must know that there are always people more capable than you."

Pingyang Prefecture was specially established by the Sacred Emperor. The Three Laws Department, the Demon Subduing Division, and the River Conservancy Office were all parachuted in, specifically to tackle the tough nut of the Ghost Mother Sect.

I don't know much about the talents of Pingyang Prefecture, but I can tell that the two men in front of me have strong Qi and Blood, far beyond what others of the same level can compare to.

I doubt any one of them could beat any one of you!

Bian Yuanchong glanced sideways at him, neither humble nor arrogant. "Lord Zhang's words are a bit of an exaggeration, boosting the morale of others."

"Not necessarily, perhaps I didn't explain myself clearly." Zhang Xu circled his index finger, a smile on his face. "When I said we couldn't beat them, I meant all of you attacking together!"

"?"

The reeds undulate.

The dense white tide surged Shang An, washing over the wet fallen leaves.

"I saw it, but I'm not interested."

Liang Qu finished speaking and strode forward.

"Five hundred taels!" Guan Congjian stepped forward, walked backward, and spread his five fingers. "Let's have a spar. Win or lose, I'll give you five hundred taels of silver! Call our Master. It won't hurt you. You can rest assured."

Liang Qu kept walking.

Guan Congjian slung his official robes over his shoulders and spread his hands out with his fingers spread wide.

"One thousand taels! One thousand taels should be enough, right? There's the Sky Shipping Auction in two days. Who knows what good items you might find that you'll like? It's just a matter of one thousand taels short!"

Liang Qu paused, then smiled and said, "Go and get me a Treasure Plant that Similar Yet Dissimilar features. I'll think about it."

"Similar Yet Dissimilar?" Guan Congjian was stunned. "I heard you changed to the Two Lives Flower, like that?"

"Right."

"Hiss, are you kidding? Even a low-quality Two Lives Flower needs at least a Great Merit merit. Where am I supposed to get one for you? No way!"

"If you don't want to do it, then there's no point in fighting. With the Plum Rain Season approaching, I'm very busy as the Hengshui Envoy, appointed by the Sacred Emperor as a pillar of the Da Shun Dynasty."

Liang Qu turned and rode up Red Mountain, not giving Guan Congjian a chance to speak, and then rode away.

Guan Congjian wanted to pursue him, but felt it would be beneath her to chase after a horse, so she stood there dejectedly.

One can accept the Sudden Enlightenment while riding the wind, but everyone's State of Mind is different.

But the strange phenomenon they were observing together, this kid actually created Immortal Island Above the Clouds!

Annoying!

"Without fighting, my thoughts won't be clear!" Zhang Xu watched the red figure leave, then Guan Congjian, and on a whim, stepped forward and bowed.

"Did that young man ask for a Two Lives Flower plant?"

Guan Congjian looked up and saw the Waist Token. Even though he was facing a subordinate of the King of Yue, he was still annoyed and frustrated.

"What, you're going to give me a ride?"

Zhang Xu glanced back at the young people behind him and smiled, "It's not impossible."

Guan Congjian's eyes lit up.