After leaving Master Deng's residence, looking at the bright and scorching sun in the sky, I couldn't feel the slightest warmth from the cloud scenery, I only felt a bone-chilling coldness.
The word "curse" weighed heavily on his heart, making his hair stand on end.
The entire human civilization has been cursed, and the current drought is just the beginning. How long will the drought last? What will follow? How can the curse be removed from human civilization?
Knowing more is not a good thing. A deep sense of powerlessness comes over my heart. That feeling is hard to describe...
Taking a long breath, Yunjing looked back at Master Deng's residence with moved eyes. The old man said he was gentle before, but Yunjing could feel that his situation was not optimistic, and he would not hesitate to take risks and take the initiative to find the truth.
Although he cut off the contact in time, the trauma he suffered was definitely worse than imagined!
This is Master. Personal gains and losses are no longer important. He is trying to pave the way forward for all people in the world. If he can find a way forward, he will not hesitate to pay the price of his life.
This is the human race. Throughout history, there are always such beings who carry great righteousness and carry forward, are remembered by history, and sing for civilization.
Their deeds may not be tragic, but they deserve everyone's respect.
The word "Master" represents not only identity and status, but also dedication and responsibility.
Standing at their height, they are already transcendent, but in many cases they have different positions, such as when the whole country is at war.
Withdrawing his gaze, Yun Jing left with a heavy heart, only hoping that Master Deng could go further, otherwise...
After Yun Jing left, Master Deng coughed lightly. He looked extremely tired, his eyes were dark and lifeless.
"Master...", his old servant immediately stepped forward to help him, extremely worried.
Deng Changchun shook his head gently and said: "It doesn't matter, I can still hold on for a while."
"Master, please take a rest. You have done enough," the old servant choked. After many years of getting along with master and servant, he didn't know how bad Mrs. Deng was.
Shaking his head slightly, Master Deng said calmly: "I'm not dead yet. Why are you sad? It doesn't matter if you die. It's natural. After living for hundreds of years, I have already seen through life and death. It's a pity that that one step away is like
The natural chasm is so difficult, if you can cross it..."
He didn't say the rest because it didn't make sense.
After leaving, Yunjing returned directly to the south, where he usually read books and took care of the crops in the fields with his family. Two months passed in the blink of an eye.
It has never rained, and the drought continues and becomes more serious, triggering a series of bad situations.
Food prices continue to skyrocket, and many people have no money to buy food. Banditry is increasing, and the whole world is cast in a heavy shadow of restlessness.
On the edge of the fields in Xiaoxi Village, Yunjing and Yunshan, father and son, washed their hands and feet after a day of hard work.
Now it's summer, the sun is blazing, and even in the evening it's extremely hot due to the drought. Looking at the rice in the fields, Yun Shan's eyes don't show any joy. Instead, he says worriedly: "What should I do?"
After working for several months, the rice plants have grown up, but they are not as strong as in previous years. Although there is no shortage of water in the fields, the plants are still affected by the intense heat. Even if they can survive until harvest time, the harvest will definitely be affected.
It has a huge impact on Yunshan, who has been a farmer all his life. You can imagine how it feels in his heart.
Xiaoxi Village is the place where Yunjing thrives. Of course, he has to give priority to this place. There is no shortage of water for irrigation, but it cannot withstand the scorching sun. Under the sun every day, the growth of crops is not affected.
possible.
It's not too bad here with Yun Jing watching over the situation, but elsewhere...
After rinsing and collecting them, Yunjing put on his shoes and comforted him: "Dad, don't feel bad. Our family doesn't live off the harvests from the fields now, and we don't have to pay taxes. It's okay."
"That's what I say, but I feel bad. In previous years, the crop growth looked promising, but now, hey, I'm afraid it won't even be as good as the previous harvest." Yunshan shook his head and said in confusion.
I have been a farmer all my life. I have been working with the fields all year round. Farming has been integrated into my bones and soul. When I see the conditions in the fields are not good, it feels very uncomfortable. It is not something that farmers cannot understand.
Yun Jing understood that any comfort at this time seemed pale, so he simply changed the subject and said: "Let's go, dad, go home, mom said we will eat chicken stew today."
"Eat, eat, eat, you know how to eat. You are so capable, find a way to make the Zhuang family better," Yunshan said angrily.
Yunjing was speechless, thinking to himself, dad, why are you so angry at me? Forget it, you are the dad, and it would be best to say a few words to make you feel at ease. Anyway, I won't lose a piece of flesh on my body.
In silence, the father and son carried the rake back home. As the sun set, the villagers in the fields finished their work and went home one after another. They were shouting and chatting, and there was a rare sense of tranquility.
Yunjing naturally has a way to make the crops in the field grow better, such as setting up a spirit gathering array, but he didn't do that. Firstly, there is no need. Secondly, if the crops in his own field are well done, what about other people's fields?
?Don’t you care? Even if you take care of the entire village, the situation here cannot be concealed. Disasters are everywhere. Just your place will definitely cause a series of troubles. Why bother for that little food?
Looking at the small stream in the village, even though there are cloud scenes that open up the underground water to lead to the source, the water condition of the stream is also decreasing now. The villagers cannot notice this slight change, but the cloud scene is very clear.
The groundwater is not endless, and the water potential will also weaken and reduce. It has not rained. It is inevitable that the streams in Xiaoxi Village will dry up again. It is just a matter of time. I am not worried about it at the moment. At worst, Yunjing will find a way to open up other channels.
The underground water source is.
In short, he will try his best to protect Yunjing's hometown silently. His personal abilities are limited. He can help other places as much as he can. If he can't help, he has no choice but to secretly apologize.
During the dinner, the whole family had a good time. Jiang Susu occasionally mentioned that the fees for schools in the town would increase by 30%.
This issue was dealt with in one word, and the whole family didn't get too entangled, because it was useless to get entangled.
In the final analysis, it is all caused by the drought, and all walks of life are affected. Although the government is behind the schools, they cannot teach students in vain. Prices of various commodities are rising, and it is impossible for schools to pay back.
It can even be said that the increase in school fees is quite conscientious and does not rise exponentially like other things.
Yundong and Yunxi were still studying. Otherwise, the whole family would not have thought of such a thing.
At night, Yun Jing stood in his small courtyard, looking at the bright moon in the sky, alone and lost in thought, with countless thoughts in his heart.
"If the drought is not alleviated, troubled times are bound to come. However, the root of the drought is a curse caused by a foreign civilization, and the drought is just the beginning. Using my own ability to consider solving the curse is tantamount to wishful thinking, and chaos will come at any time in the future.
The situation requires preparation in advance..."
Thoughts flashed in his mind, Yun Jing had a plan. No matter what, the first thing he had to consider was the tranquility of Xiaoxi Village. He dared not say much, but he could still guarantee the tranquility of Xiaoxi Village alone.
Troubled times are coming, and the world will be closed!
There were only those jobs at home, so Yunjing didn't need to worry too much. Early the next morning, Yunjing told his family to go to town, and soon they arrived at a small courtyard outside Niujiao Town.
He came early, and Bai Zhi hadn't gone to the store yet and was having breakfast. Yun Jing's arrival naturally brought him an extra bowl.
"The drought is becoming more and more serious. Under such circumstances, everyone knows that this year's harvest will be greatly affected. In many places, there is even no harvest. People are cutting back on food and clothing. Most grain stores in the town have closed. There is no supply of goods.
In addition, the skyrocketing price of grain has reached an extremely dangerous level. Grain merchants are waiting and watching, and the government's strict order not to close their businesses is of no use. Recently, there have been incidents of raids on shops in order to purchase grain... Official, our Yunbai Xiao
There has been almost no business in embroidery during this period. After all, what we buy are only some jewelry and daily necessities, not necessities. What people want now is food and will not waste money on these useless things. The business of pawnshops is frighteningly booming.
, pawn it at a low price and sell it at a high price, making a lot of money. The bank is very dangerous. There are too many people withdrawing money. It is estimated that there will soon be a situation where they can’t withdraw the money and run away with the money. And the blacksmith shop and weapon shop
Business is also getting better and better, people are uneasy, and it is somewhat comforting to have an inch of iron in hand. Our surroundings in Niujiao Town are not bad. After all, this is the fiefdom of the eldest princess, but other places are full of gangsters. There are some roads where ordinary people dare not walk.
Let’s go together…”
During breakfast, Bai Zhi and Yun Jing talked about some trivial things in their surrounding lives. Although these situations were insignificant to them, they were still a little worried because of their close relationship.
The general trend is that no one can be immune to it, it just depends on the degree of the impact.
Yunjing muttered: "Since there is no business in the store, let's close it temporarily. There is no point in wasting time if it is open. Besides, whether or not our jewelry store closes will have no impact on the market. After all, people care about food."
"Well, I listen to the officials, but officials, if the shop closes, I will be free." Bai Zhi nodded and said, and then became a little confused. She was not used to doing nothing.
Yunjing thought for a while and said: "If you have nothing to do, just improve your cultivation. If you have free time, go to the mountains to take care of the food you grow."
Hearing this, Bai Zhi's heart moved. It should be noted that Yunjing usually didn't care much about martial arts cultivation. Now he took the initiative to mention that he should improve his cultivation. Thinking of the current situation, Bai Zhi understood clearly and said: "Official
, I can hit the innate realm at any time."
"Don't worry, cultivation is not about strength, it's better to be steady and steady," Yun Jing said with a smile.
After doing some household chores and eating and drinking, Yun Jing said: "By the way, Xiaobai, my husband is going to go out for a trip. If it's quick, he'll be back in the afternoon. If it's slow, he may be back in three to five days, maybe a month or two."
"Is the official going on a long trip?" Bai Zhi paused when he heard this, a little worried and reluctant to leave.
Yun Jing said calmly: "Let's not talk about traveling far away. Xiaobai, you don't know how to be your husband. The world is only a few feet away for me."
"That's true, but does the official need to accompany me as a concubine so that I can take care of you more conveniently?" Bai Zhi said hesitantly.
Thinking of the place he wanted to go, although it was not dangerous, he needed to concentrate on it without any distractions. Bai Zhi might be bored if he went there, so Yun Jing said: "There is no need to go with us. Xiao Bai, just stay at home and wait for your husband to return."
Although he was reluctant to give up, Bai Zhi still said obediently: "In this case, I will close the shop during this period and go to the mountains to practice hard."
"Well, if it's okay, I'll go and see more at home..."
He was going on a long trip and didn't know when he would be back. Yunjing reminded Bai Zhi so that she wouldn't worry. He had already said hello at home, but Lin Xingyu also wanted to inform him. After all, the two of them are now close.
If she doesn't see anyone for a long time, she will inevitably worry or overthink.
After the discussion, Yunjing separated from him and went to the town to find Song Yan. After all, he didn't know when he would come back from this trip. Some things still had to be arranged, such as the contact with the food shipped from the capital and the complete arrangement in the village.
Questions etc.
After Yunjing left, Bai Zhi returned to the bedroom, feeling a little empty. He took out a small bundle from the cabinet. After opening it, he found several pairs of stockings as thin as cicada wings, both black and white.
That time Yunjing and the silk stockings she talked about were always in her mind and she prepared them quietly. She originally wanted to find a chance to wear them for Yunjing to see, but before she could, Yunjing was about to go on a far journey with an uncertain return date.
.
"Next time, we have a long way to go anyway," Bai Zhi murmured. Looking at the socks in her hands, she blushed and put her heart away immediately...
It didn't take long for Yunjing to arrive at the Liuye Sword Sect. With a sweep of his mind, he discovered that Lin Xingyu was not in the sect. Judging from the information collected, Lin Xingyu took people to the border between the south of Xinlin County and Linxian County early in the morning.
at.
The specific reason was not clear to Yun Jing for a while, and he flew directly in that direction without meeting the people of the Liuye Sword Sect.
Nowadays, the three forces in Xinlin County have merged into one, led by the original Liuye Sword Sect, and divided into three halls. They have many industries under their banners and are developing in a prosperous direction.
It’s funny to say that during the drought, the more chaotic the situation is, the more beneficial it will be to the development of Jianghu forces. For example, it will be easier to recruit disciples. For the sake of stability, those big and wealthy families want to send their children so that they can have a share of the world.
For example, many merchants who do ordinary business dare not take risks, but people in the world can take risks with the help of force.
In short, dangers and opportunities coexist. As long as you have the means and the brains, it is very simple to gain benefits from chaos.
With the support of Yunjing in setting up the spirit-gathering array and giving secrets, in just a few months, Lin Xingyu has entered the late stage of the acquired life, and his strength is already the number one in the small world of Xinlin County. No one else
Not convinced by her.
But Lin Xingyu did not take over the position of leader of the current sect because of her strength. Even if she has a strong voice, she is still young and has plenty of time. Moreover, her elders are still there. She cannot bully the master and destroy her just because she is powerful.
Things about ancestors.
All in all, it was only a matter of time before she took complete control of the sect. It was easier now that she didn't have to worry about everything.
It is worth mentioning that although Yunjing has never been involved in any affairs of this sect, due to the relationship between the two, Lin Xingyu was more or less affected by the influence of the original casinos, brothels and some shady industries.
Everyone is giving up and staying away, and today's Liuye Sword Sect is developing towards a famous and upright sect.
Nowadays, the gangs and lakes in Xinlin County have been built up to a solid level, and outsiders cannot get involved. Those abandoned gray industries are not afraid of others taking advantage.
Of course, there are some things that are necessary to exist if the market needs them. If they are completely gone, bad situations will occur. Although the Willow Leaf Sword Sect removes them and draws a clear line, those operators still understand the rules and tacitly understand them.
Jianghu, to put it bluntly, is about human relations and sophistication.
After a while, Yunjing arrived at the place where Lin Xingyu was, at the junction of Xinlin County and Linxian County.
There are many mountains and few forests here, and the long-term drought has made the surrounding area look a bit desolate. A loess official road connects the two counties.
When Yun Jing arrived, he found that a chaotic fight was going on here, with swords and swords going back and forth endlessly.
With a glance at the cloud scenery, he took in the situation here, and quickly analyzed why such a thing happened.
The chaotic fighting was divided into three forces. The first was a caravan with dozens of horse-drawn carriages and ox-carts pulling goods such as grain and medicinal materials. This caravan had forty or fifty guards. After all, they were just caravan guards. In the end, they were just caravan guards.
The most powerful ones were only in the mid-term cultivation level of the day after tomorrow. They gathered the convoy together and guarded the goods to resist the enemy's attack and invasion. The situation was not considered a crisis.
The other two groups of people were all dressed in black, and their heads were covered tightly. They were not afraid of prickly heat even on hot days. They looked like they could not see the light. There were about a hundred people in this group, and they were obviously well-trained.
Although it is not as strict as the army, there are rules and regulations for advancing and retreating.
The men in black are the attackers, and their purpose is very clear. They are going for that batch of goods. They are not like thieves who robbed homes, but more like masked robbers from Jianghu sects. Now under the drought, chaos has arisen, Jianghu
It’s not surprising that forces take desperate measures.
This group of men in black are swordsmen, and their sword skills are extremely powerful. Especially when they cooperate with each other, their strength increases exponentially. There are three late-stage soldiers leading the team!
The last force is the Liuye Sword Sect led by Lin Xingyu. They are all dressed in green and are swordsmen. They are obviously Lin Xingyu's confidants.
There were not many of them, only ten or twenty of them. Among them, only Lin Xingyu was in the late acquired stage. With such an absolute numerical disadvantage, under the leadership of Lin Xingyu, he was able to fight against those hundred or ten men in black.
They were evenly matched, and even vaguely had the upper hand!
The guards of the caravan rarely participated in the battle to protect the goods to prevent the men in black from attacking the goods. The main ones involved in the fighting were the Willow Leaf Sword Sect and the group of men in black.
In the chaotic scene, there were already casualties among each other, twenty or thirty people died, most of them were men in black and caravan guards.
The Willow Leaf Sword Sect had the upper hand, and Lin Xingyu played a vital role in fending off the opponent for three consecutive days alone. Although they were small in number, their swordsmanship was exquisite, which offset the gap in numbers.
From their occasional conversations during the fight, Yunjing quickly learned that the goods were intended to be transported to Xinlin County from other places, but were robbed by men in black. The caravan urgently asked for help from the Liuye Sword Sect, and Lin Xingyu led
This situation only occurred when the team came.
If the caravan asks for help from the Liuye Sword Sect, it must pay for it. The Liuye Sword Sect cannot help in vain. This is also one of the sources of income for a sect. Furthermore, the sect needs to develop, maintain peace on the territory, and expand its influence.
One of the ways.
With a clear view of the situation, Yun Jing was hiding in the dark and had no intention of participating. First of all, this was a matter of martial arts. Furthermore, Lin Xingyu and the others had the upper hand, and it was only a matter of time before they repelled those men in black.
The road in the world of martial arts is forged by swords and swords, not by help from others. If Lin Xingyu chooses this path, she will face more situations in the future. Yunjing cannot protect her all the time. She wants to grow up.
We have to face these.
Of course, Yunjing did not ignore her and gave her life-saving means. They were invited from a true artistic conception eunuch of the Princess Mansion. Such life-saving means were more than enough for the situation she was currently involved in.
The chaotic fighting below continued. Lin Xingyu had the upper hand against three warriors of the same level, one against three, even suppressing them to fight. The extremely cold long sword in his hand made the opponent dare not touch it.
The edge of the sword cut off the weapon in an enemy's hand with a clang. Then he waved the sword and with a pop, an arm was chopped off. Frost condensed on the broken area and no blood was spilled.
Lin Xingyu, who is holding a magic weapon, can be said to be even more powerful in a battle at the same level. With one enemy against many, even if his strength is slightly inferior, the weapons can more than make up for the shortcomings.
No one is a fool. The group of men in black were unable to attack for a long time, especially the leader who had a broken arm. The people of the Willow Leaf Sword Sect became more and more courageous as they fought. Seeing that they could not do anything, they made a prompt decision and left with hatred, leaving behind ten people.
Many corpses.
The world is like this. When swords are fighting, there will inevitably be casualties, but when it's time to be cowardly, you have to recognize the reality.
Youdao is to stop the enemy from pursuing him. Lin Xingyu stopped his disciples from continuing to pursue him. After all, it was not a life-and-death situation. He already understood the origin of the man in black and would face him again in the future. Now it was just the first contact.
, it is not the time for an all-out war yet, if the Willow Leaf Sword Sect wants to develop, there will not be many such things in the future.
The invading enemy was repulsed, and they immediately counted the casualties. The people of Liuye Sword Sect were fine, with a few injured but no deaths. However, the situation of the caravan was not optimistic, with more than ten people dead.
indivual.
The person in charge of the caravan was naturally grateful, and Lin Xingyu accepted it calmly. After all, if it hadn't been for them, the caravan would not have been able to save its goods, nor would the people have survived.
After cleaning up the battlefield, Lin Xingyu, who was in charge, offered to escort the caravan to Xinlin County. Her decision was a dream come true for the caravan.
After the matter here was over and the caravan set off again, Yunjing sent a message to Lin Xingyu to meet alone. The relationship between the two was a matter between the two of them. Yunjing did not want to get involved with people in the world if it was not necessary.
too much.
Hearing Yun Jing's voice, Lin Xingyu was unexpectedly very happy. She let the others go first, and then she went to join Yun Jing.
"Xiao Jing, why are you here?" Lin Xingyu said in surprise after meeting him, and he threw himself into Yun Jing's arms like a swallow returning to its nest. There was no trace of the murderous look before.
Yun Jing held her waist and smiled and said: "I came here specifically to see you. I went to the Liuye Sword Sect before. You were not here, so I 'inquired' and came here after hearing the news."
Lin Xingyu's heart skipped a beat when he heard this, and his cheeks turned slightly red. Thinking that the two sides hadn't seen each other for several days, it was Yunjing who thought...
So he lowered his head and said coquettishly: "Xiao Jing, it's still daytime now."
Seeing her look, Yun Jing knew what she was thinking. He immediately couldn't laugh or cry and said, "What is Sister Xingyu thinking? Am I that kind of person in broad daylight?"
"They all told me to call me Xingyu. Also, I don't know you yet. How many times did you forget about it at noon?" Lin Xingyu revealed ruthlessly.
Yun Jing's face was not red and his heart was not beating: "We are discussing the true meaning of life with each other. That is a university subject. It can be done at any time. This is the road of human ethics."
He lightly hit Yun Jing with his small fist. Lin Xingyu blushed and said speechlessly: "Such a thing is actually reasonable for Xiao Jing. He is shameless and has such a thick skin. He is still a scholar."
"But what I said is also true. Scholars are also human beings. It is only natural and reasonable for two people to be happy and perform the courtesy of human relations." Yun Jing continued to speak confidently.
Lin Xingyu couldn't defeat him, so she could only say coquettishly: "Xiao Jing is always reasonable, but I can't defeat you. By the way, Xiao Jing, you haven't said anything about asking me for anything. If... if so, find a remote place to rely on you."
That's it"
She said a little excitedly, but Lin Xingyu had just experienced a fight not long ago, and besides, it was a joke, and Yunjing didn't come to her for that reason, so he said: "I came to see you this time because I want to
I am on a far journey, and my return date is uncertain. It may be one or two days, or two or three months. I came here to tell you so as not to worry you."
"Xiao Jing, where are you going?" Lin Xingyu asked, stunned for a moment.
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This chapter has been completed!