On the tenth day of the ninth month, a hint of chill had already crept into the nights on the Qingshui River.
The night breeze blew, carrying a faint fishy scent from the water.
Stars glittered overhead, while the harbor ahead blazed with colorful lights.
Flower boats hung with lanterns slowly departed the docks and joined the gently flowing Qingshui River. Laughter and merriment drifted faintly from their decks.
The Qingshui River connected to the Qing River and ran through the whole of Qingkou Prefecture. Its waters were clear and slow-moving, and it also connected to the canal.
The mere mention of the Qingshui River brought talented scholars and beautiful women to the minds of Great Qi's literati. Qingkou Prefecture had also served as the ancient capital of two dynasties...
Lin Hao sat on the edge of the slowing ship, wearing a bamboo hat and holding a fishing rod. With a slight upward flick, he sent a plump green carp into the fish basket beside him.
"Young Master Lin, we're almost at Qingkou's docks."
Qian Tong strode over onto the deck to remind Lin Hao.
"Uncle Qian, sorry for the trouble, but I'll need you to keep a closer eye on the other two ships."
Lin Hao put away his fishing rod and set it aside, a faint smile appearing on his face.
Qian Tong, a retired veteran, lacked neither sound values nor ability. Although he was somewhat advanced in years, with the Dragon Lizard Blood and Dragon Lizard Bone Marrow Lin Hao had provided earlier, along with the snake meat distributed to them,
he had now built upon his already solid foundation and entered Bright Force.
"Don't say that. If not for you, Young Master Lin, how could we have such peaceful lives? To have this in times like