"You are somewhat spiritual..."
Li Yan laughed dumbly and touched the donkey's head.
Animals have simpler minds than humans. Spiritual Sense is inherently stronger and can even perceive or see things that ordinary people cannot see.
This donkey is even better. It's a bit silly. It's not surprising that he can detect the abnormality in the box.
After feeding the stupid donkey some beans, Li Yan looked at the lock on the box, hesitated, and then called the housekeeper Luo An.
"What's inside?"
"Young Hero Li, there's something wrong inside?!"
The old man Luo An was taken aback and felt full of anxiety.
"Don't worry."
Li Yan shook his head and said, "I'm just curious about what's inside."
"Oh, that's fine."
Luo An breathed a sigh of relief, quickly took out the copper key from his waist, and said while opening it, "This is something from the old shop over there. The Luo family has been in business for hundreds of years, and there are also some old items accumulated in the warehouse..."
When the wooden box was opened, the smell of decay and mold hit our nostrils.
There are indeed some old items inside.
Can Cong and Yu Fu, the founding of the country was at a loss.
Since the ancient Shu kings, silkworms have been raised in Shu. The brocade produced in Chengdu is called "Shu Brocade" and has always been a precious thing.
The Luo family has many shops in Shu, and these shopkeepers are naturally quite valuable, so it is inevitable that they will buy some things.
So there are mostly porcelain, calligraphy, paintings and jade pieces inside.
Perhaps due to the bumpy road and poor preservation, some precious porcelains are broken and covered with dust.
Li Yan pinches the secret again and listens carefully.
Sure enough, the woman's singing voice sounded again.
Li Yan frowned slightly and pulled out a cloth bag from the corner of the box.
It looks ordinary, but it is surrounded by Yin Energy, and it feels cold at first.
More importantly, Li Yan smelled something.
Similar to Yin Soul, but with a touch of agility.
A trace of surprise flashed in Li Yan's eyes.
This smell is very familiar to him.
Same as Demon Gourd of Lu San.
This is a charm that is about to take shape!
Li Yan became interested and quickly opened it.
Inside is a piece of Shu Brocade, which is very thick and has several straps. Although it looks old, the color is still bright.
Square grid, Cloud Pattern, gorgeous and heavy.
There are eight characters embroidered on it.
"The heaven and earth are dense and dense, and everything is mellow."
"Young Hero Li is interested in this Brocade Embroidery Armguard?"
Luo An next to him saw his appearance and asked quickly.
"This is called Brocade Embroidery Armguard?"
Li Yan was interested and asked.
Luo An nodded and said, "This thing is used to tie up tightly and protect the arms when shooting arrows. It was commonly used by nobles in the army during the Han Dynasty."
"I happen to know this thing, but my wife accidentally found it. Although it is made in Han Dynasty, it should be made by Tang Era. In order to understand the craftsmanship, my wife spent a lot of money to buy it..."
"That's it."
Li Yan nodded slightly, and suddenly Spiritual Light flashed in his mind.
He thought this object looked familiar just now, but now he remembered that there was a national treasure in his previous life, and it was also this Brocade Embroidery Armguard, but what was written on it was:
Five Stars emerge from the East, benefiting China.
Thinking of this, Li Yan is even more excited,
This kind of thing is rare, especially if it has not been completely transformed into essence. As long as it is refined properly, it can become a sleight-of-hand weapon like Demon Gourd.
He looked at the words written above again and murmured, "The sky and the earth are dense, everything is melting..."
"This is the Book of Changes hexagram."
Luo An, who was next to him, said, "I heard Madam say it, which means that the yin and yang of heaven and earth interact with each other, and all things change in harmony."
"This thing was made for High Person by an embroiderer in the late Tang Dynasty. It was quite famous at the time, but before his husband could go to war, he contracted a bad disease and died."
Li Yan was thoughtful after hearing this.
The two qi of yin and yang interact with each other, could it be for warlocks?
The silk threads used in this Brocade Embroidery Armguard are all extraordinary. The silk is colorful, smooth and delicate, and the fibers of unknown plants are woven into the warp and weft, which is extremely tough.
And just as the words above say, the heaven and earth are dense, everything is mellow, and Gangsha Two Qi is deposited on Brocade Embroidery Armguard at the same time, forming a perfect balance, so few people can feel it.
Thinking of this, Li Yan did not hesitate and said, "I want to buy this thing, but I don't know how much it will cost?"
"Young Hero Li is joking."
The old man Luo An waved his hand quickly, "If you like this thing, just take it. If I can lead my wife out of this disaster, I will give you a generous gift."
Li Yan looked calm and said, "This thing is very precious."
He doesn't like to cover up, and some things must be stated openly in advance.
Luo An shook his head and smiled bitterly, "I have lived in vain for these years, and I understand some truth. There are not many treasures in this world, but most of them are covered in dust."
"Even people are the same, so a thousand-mile horse is easy to find, but a horse is hard to find. No matter what kind of treasure it is, Young Hero Li can get it because of your ability."
"In that case, I will accept it shamelessly."
Having said this, Li Yan no longer refuses.
Not only that, the old housekeeper Luo An also rummaged through the cabinets and found his wife's essays about this thing.
Li Yan sat on the bow of the boat and looked carefully.
The embroiderer who made this thing is indeed an extraordinary person, a "virgin scholar".
Among Daoist craftsmen, those who are proficient in making a certain kind of magic weapon, or refining elixirs and medicines, etc. are called "virtues".
This word originally refers to a person who is virtuous and talented but lives in seclusion and does not want to be an official.
<Xunzi>: "In ancient times, the so-called virtuous person was a person with great virtue."
<Shang Jun Shu·Suan Di>: "The qualifications of a scholar lie in his mind."
The title of "virgin scholar" also represents Daoism's respect for these powerful craftsmen.
For example, there is "Painter Hermit" in the southern method. Those who are good at making talismans, cinnabar ink and weapons, are called "Red Furnace Hermit".
Also in "Journey to the West", Tang Monk encounters three monsters in Gongzhou City, special agents, bears Mountain Lord and General Yin.
If a scholar is virtuous, Mountain Lord is the lord of the mountain, and the general is called Human Ghost, the sacrificial priest. Calling these names is very particular, and it is to put gold on one's face.
A special person must also be proficient in a certain skill.
The name of this embroiderer is Lin Mei, a "Brocade Embroidery Hermit", and her husband is also Xuan Gate People.
In the chaotic times of the late Tang Dynasty, there were all kinds of mysterious soldiers.
Former Shu King Jian "Personal Cavalry Army", there are more than four hundred people, all of them are brave men, holding purple flags, and each has his own name.
Those who can be selected have both helplessness and determination to make contributions.
This Brocade Embroidery Armguard, "the heaven and the earth are dense and all things are mellow," is very refined. It can be imagined how much effort the embroiderer Lin Mei spent on her husband who is about to go to the battlefield.
Unfortunately, the person died suddenly before it could be used.
What happened there is no longer known.
But Lin Mei, the embroiderer, apparently also encountered an accident, and a bit of Essence Blood's resentment infected Brocade Embroidery Armguard, which turned into a spirit charm many years later.
Just then, the singing sounded again in my ears.
"One stitch at a time, love lasts forever, and thousands of threads are unforgettable. I work hard day and night, and there are Chinese years passing through my fingers..."
Li Yan was silent for a moment and tied it to his left arm.
This thing was used for protection during archery. He was not good at bowing, so it became a decoration.
But the charm has not yet been formed, so it cannot appear mysterious.
The Madam of the Luo family inside is both a warlock and a member of the Shu Brocade family. I'm afraid I have to ask her how to refine it...
The river is gentle and the waves are rolling.
The Tuojiang River rises from Nine Peak Mountain and merges into the Yangtze River in Luzhou. It is considered an important waterway in Sichuan and Shu.
Its water flow alternates between slow and rapid, with alternating tidal waves and meandering waves.
Not long after the painting boat traveled on the gentle river, it entered a dangerous stretch of water. The water was turbulent and the mountains on both sides became steep.
On the bow deck, Li Yan sat cross-legged and closed his eyes.
Between the steep mountains and trees on both sides, two Chuling Paper Figure shuttled close to the ground, secretly and swiftly.
At this moment, Li Yan frowned slightly and suddenly opened his eyes.
This was a good place for an ambush, so he naturally had to be careful.
Unexpectedly, there was no discovery from above, but murderous intent was heard from the front.
"Be careful, stop the boat!"
Li Yan shouted lowly and stood up with his knife drawn.
In addition to the wounded and the embroiderers, there were also five or six clerks from the Luo family on the ship. They were not good men, but they knew how to use fists and kicks.
They have already received instructions from the old butler Luo An.
After hearing the order from Li Yan, they immediately dropped the anchor, some picked up simple knives, and some picked up long bows.
However, the water here is too strong.
The huge anchor sank to the bottom of the river, picking up gravel and mud along the way, and then hung hard on a huge rock.
Wow!
The thick chain suddenly tightened.
However, the boat was so heavy and the current was so fast that it could not stop close to the anchor. After the iron chain was stretched to the extreme, it broke with a snap.
Everyone on the boat, except Li Yan and Steward Lu, were all thrown away and almost fell into the river.
At the corner ahead, two clippers also appeared.
These are two flat-bottomed boats that are often used to transport cargo. They look ordinary, but there are two ballistae mounted on the bows.
Both boats were full of people.
All of them were fierce, armed with weapons, and filled with murderous intent.
The old butler Luo An had also arrived at the bow of the ship. When he saw it, he immediately lost his voice and said, "They are from the Du family. They also called him Black Fish Gang."
"Just these people?"
Li Yan frowned slightly after seeing it.
He had always been wary of Shu King Residence, that was the danger, but he didn't expect this bunch of miscellaneous fish to come out and cause trouble.
Luo An next to him saw his appearance and hurriedly said, "Young Hero Li must not underestimate them. This Black Fish Gang is a tough bandit on the water in Sichuan. All the gangsters are proficient in water-based properties. They don't need to take a breath for half an hour after entering the water."
"They also have Water Ghost Net, which is an iron mesh with hooks. Once it falls into the water, no matter how skilled it is, it will be dragged under the water and drowned. Many martial arts masters have fallen into this trap."
"Don't fight with them in the water, let's get ashore quickly..."
Buzz! Buzz!
As soon as he finished speaking, the ballista from the opposite side was launched.
Two iron spears roared towards them, and the chains behind them rattled.
Li Yan stepped on the ground with his left foot, stepped forward suddenly, and grabbed the iron spear directly with his hand.
This iron spear is about five feet long and as thick as a baby's arm. Black Fish Gang uses this thing just to hold back the boat so that they can break it underwater and kill people.
This object is fired from a siege ballista, and is as powerful as a siege ballista.
When an ordinary warrior sees it and doesn't even have time to hide, will he catch him?
But Li Yan is not afraid.
Relying on Smelling Mystical Power and listening to Divine Ability, he was keenly aware of the direction of the iron spear. He turned to one side of his body, turned his right wrist, and used Red Fist to grab Silk Winding Hand, directly holding the iron spear.
A powerful force suddenly came in. Undying Imprint Method moved according to his will, deflecting the force on the fascia, and then added the force of pulling back the pulley to throw the iron spear back.
All this happens in the blink of an eye.
Regarding the control of changes in strength, it is not as good as Transformed Strength, and I can't even understand it at all.
In the eyes of other people on the boat, it was Li Yan who reached out to fish it out and flicked it, without even leaving his feet on the ground, the iron spear returned with even more ferocious power.
There were two water bandits on the opposite boat. Before they had time to react, they were pierced by iron spears, dragged by heavy chains, and fell into the water screaming.
The other iron spear did not fly to the deck, but penetrated hard into the front hull of the painting boat.
"Quick, cut off the chains!"
Next to him, Luo An quickly came forward with his assistant.
"No rush."
Li Yan raised his hand to stop it, shook his head and said, "Just keep this thing, don't let them escape."
Ran away?
Luo An was surprised.
He only knew that Li Yan was powerful and came to ask for help, which was what Mrs. Luo had ordered before she fell into coma, but it was obvious that Li Yan's performance was beyond his expectation.
On the other boat, the Black Fish Gang water bandits were also shocked.
The leader of Black Fish Gang is a short and stocky man with dark skin all over his body. Because of his water-based cultivation, he smeared oil on his body all year round, and his whole body is dark and shiny. He is nicknamed "Black Dragon".
His eyelids twitched slightly and he looked to the side, "Brother Du, this is different from what was promised. Where did such a master come from?"
A middle-aged man in Chinese attire said in a deep voice, "If it was easy to kill, why would I bother you Black Fish Gang?"
"What, are you scared?"
"Afraid of shit!"
"Black Dragon" sneered, "What I said is, double the price!"
"Okay."
The middle-aged man's expression remained unchanged.
"Okay!"
"Black Dragon" laughed, "Brothers, Turning River, let's go!"
Plop! Plop!
At the command, the sound of falling water continued.
Just like boiling dumplings, the Black Fish Gang men jumped into the water one after another, holding in their breath and pumping water with their legs. Even in this turbulent river, they were as nimble as swimming fish.
"Just waiting on the boat."
On the other end, Li Yan also spoke calmly, took off Flintlock Firearm and gave it to Luo An for safekeeping. At the same time, Pacing the Gang and Stepping the Dipper made a secret. "Nogao! Tianzhen Taisu, the essence of Rengui. The inner part should be stored in the kidney, and the upper part should be the mercury..."
Phew~
Yin Wind wrinkled, and everyone felt mist rising in front of their eyes.
When I opened my eyes again, the person had disappeared.
Under the water, people from Black Fish Gang approached quickly.
Many people took out chisels one after another.
They are very familiar with this routine.
Within ten breaths, the ship can be scuttled.
The gang leader "Black Dragon" even personally brought a few people with him, unfolded the iron mesh lock, and prepared to kill the master who fell into the water.
However, they faced a nightmare.
Poof!
When we were still seven or eight meters away from the boat, the head of the person at the front suddenly broke and blood spread everywhere.
A figure slowly emerged from the blood, it was Li Yan.
After his Daoism has improved, the current <North Emperor Black Water Escape> is more powerful, and with the blessing of water escape "Dragon Snake Plate", it is even more magical.
Although he will appear after using the escape technique, his figure is still blurry, like a ghost in the water.
What the hell is this?
Everyone in Black Fish Gang was surprised.
They are also well-informed and have seen a lot of underwater evil things, but they have never seen what is in front of them.
Only the gang leader "Black Dragon" stared, turned around and ran away.
But it was too late.
If Black Fish Gang is a water ghost, then Li Yan at this time is the river god. No matter how many water ghosts there are, they can be easily suppressed.
Everyone on the deck stared wide-eyed.
But the river was churning, and streams of blood surged up, dyeing the entire river red...