Chapter 384: Lu Baiqiu (1/2)
Chapter 384: Lu Baiqiu
For many eras, if a group of people claimed to know the secret of the Thousand Carp River, then Li Qiye would definitely be a part of this a.s.sembly. Moreover, within the current generation, Li Qiye might be the person who understood this river the best.
He would sometimes see ancient cities and declined clans along the river while he headed south, and he could only respond with a sigh. He saw the ruins of the magnificent and prosperous sceneries of the past. He gazed into the misty river for a long time in silence. O how many heroes, glories, and beauties pa.s.sed away… None were able to withstand the test of time!
However, as the mulberry fields turned into blue seas, this surging river still remained the same as if nothing in this world could affect its torrential flow. It was like a dragon entrenched in this land.
Li Qiye’s southward journey had almost reached the estuary of the Thousand Carp River as he entered the territory of the Static Stream Country. Li Qiye became emotional after recalling such a familiar name as he gently bemoaned: “Static Stream Estuary — it is still the same after so many years!”
The Static Stream Country at the Distant Cloud region was an average-sized nation and its power could only be considered second-rate.
Moreover, it was a tribute to the Thousand Carp River for the millions of years till now. There was a reason for this; the progenitor of this country was a general under Immortal Emperor Qian Li. Legends state that after becoming the emperor and ruling over the Nine Worlds, he erected the sect next to the Thousand Carp River.
And as his general, the Static Stream Progenitor had always followed after the emperor. Eventually, the emperor bestowed the southern region of the river to the general so that he could form his own country!
This was why the Static Stream Country had always been attached to the Thousand Carp River. The truth was that the country used to be very powerful in the past; it was cla.s.sified as a first-rate power. Unfortunately, after so many years, the country had fallen and lost its previous prestige. Despite this, because of its attachment to the Thousand Carp River, no other lineages dared to seize its territory in spite of its contemporary weakness.
As long as the Thousand Carp River remained standing, a lineage like the Static Stream Country could live in peace even if it was not as strong as before. [1. I know it is confusing because both the sect and the river have the same name. I tried my best to use river alone when applicable.]
Stepping into the Static Stream Country and seeing that his destination was close, Li Qiye remained unhurried on his journey down south along the grand river.
As he leisurely strolled downstream, a thunderous rumble suddenly came from above. Li Qiye looked up and saw a flying s.h.i.+p in the sky that was also heading south!
Li Qiye did not find this matter strange at all and paid it no mind while the giant s.h.i.+p kept on flying south. However, not much time pa.s.sed before it suddenly turned around and hovered above Li Qiye, only to slowly land beside him.
“Where are you going?” A girl who stood on the s.h.i.+p’s deck asked Li Qiye.
Suddenly being approached by a girl slightly took Li Qiye by surprise. Of course, he wasn’t narcissistic enough to think that he was handsome to the point where it caused girls to hit on him.
“Me?” Li Qiye pointed at himself and then said: “I’m going to the Thousand Islands!”
“Come up.” The girl said: “We are also going to the Thousand Islands, so we can give you a ride.”
Li Qiye was quite amused about his first time hitching a ride. He laughed and jumped on this gigantic s.h.i.+p. After he boarded, the s.h.i.+p made a loud bang and flew towards the south.
The moment he boarded, he found that there were more than ten cultivators already sitting on the deck. Some were young and some were old. All of them wore the same colored clothing. It was easy to tell that they were all from the same sect.
The cultivators...o...b..ard nodded their heads at him as a friendly greeting.
The girl who called for him to board said: “Just sit anywhere. The Thousand Islands is already very close so we’ll be there in a flash.”
Li Qiye sat down and couldn’t help but to take another look at this girl. She was around the age of twenty, the spring of her youth — beautiful and alluring.
Li Qiye had seen so many beauties that it was too many to count, but this girl ahead of him was still enough to brighten people’s eyes.
Her short hair was down to her shoulders — this was quite an eye-catching sight. It gave her the appearance of a straightforward and decisive woman.
Although her beauty was not overly supreme, her bright eyes and full lips gave others the impression of purity. The armor she wore also accentuated her air of valor.
Despite being young, she carried the aura of a big sister. It was apparent that she was the leader of this group.
“My name is Li Qiye, how should I address you, Miss?” After looking at her, Li Qiye introduced himself with a smile.
“Lu Baiqiu.” The girl was also very straightforward and said: “Region Lord of the Static Stream Country’s Thousand Islands!”
Li Qiye had not seen this type of girl in a long time and couldn’t help but smile: “I am truly grateful to Miss for giving me a ride.”