After capturing Sha Wanli, Han Chun and other prisoners, as well as the Shark King Gang's ships and property, etc., and handed them over to the Yingzhou government, Chen Yuniang only stayed at Yingzhou Port for two days, replenishing some food, water, and goods, and then she left in style
With a wave of his hand, he bid farewell to Shen Lang and took his brothers on board the Shark King, which had been renamed "Flying Fish", and pulled anchor and set sail.
When Chen Yuniang was at the helm, seemingly focused on driving the boat.
Luo Er walked to her side and asked:
"Shopkeeper, are we really going to leave like this?"
Chen Yuniang glanced at him:
"if not?"
"But my uncle... you just let him stay in Dachu like this?"
"He is going to the imperial capital to practice Taoism. How can I derail his future?"
"Don't worry about him and Mr. Mu..."
"Shen Lang is not yet eighteen, and Mu Qingxue is almost twenty-two. Does she have the nerve to attack Shen Lang?"
"Madam Jade, we must not underestimate the shame of people in the government! How little do we know about the completely shameless officials?"
"Okay, Mr. Mu is already interested in us. He rewarded us with the Shark King, allowing us to exchange shotguns for cannons. We were also given a huge share of the property stolen from King Shark Island, not to mention those things.
You can make a lot of money by changing hands with silk porcelain, expensive spices, Luo Er, you have hundreds of gold coins in your pocket, right? You still have the nerve to say bad things about her behind her back."
"Mr. Mu is indeed loyal and a rare good official. Although he is highly skilled in martial arts, he does not bully the weak. Instead, he is approachable. Unlike that Jin Yiming, who is so arrogant and arrogant... Of course I also admire Mr. Mu very much.
But aren’t I worried about you, the shopkeeper? Mr. Mu has status, martial arts, beautiful people, and so much money..."
"Okay, okay, stop talking nonsense. Do you need to worry about me? Hehe, I have been riding a pony for so many days, and I still don't know who he is? I bet that with his temperament, he will not be able to survive in the imperial capital sooner or later.
Go down, one day, he will come to Nanyang to find me..."
When the King Shark, renamed "Flying Fish", was drifting away, other shopkeepers also loaded up their cargo and set sail.
Shen Lang was stopping at the pier, staring at the "New Flying Fish" and watching the sail shadow go away.
"Why don't you keep her?"
Mu Qingxue stood behind him and asked calmly.
"I've stayed here several times along the way, but she doesn't want to go to the Imperial Capital with me, and she doesn't even want to stay in Yingzhou." Shen Lang sighed, "She said she was going to Suiye Island to defect to the Dragon King of the Seven Seas, to practice martial arts hard, and her early goal is to be at the third level.
, the long-term goal is Yipin.”
In fact, Chen Yuniang also said that she wanted to save a rich family fortune, and when Shen Lang couldn't survive in Dachu, she would take him to Nanyang.
When the time comes, the two of them will roar together proudly across the seven seas, learn from the Dragon King to build a country on their own, become the king and dominate, and then give birth to three sons and four daughters, each of whom will be enthroned in a country...
Of course, there is no need to say these words to Mu Qingxue.
"It's a pity. Madam Jade is born with divine power, copper skin and iron bones, and her understanding is also outstanding. In terms of martial arts talent alone, she is not inferior to you, Shen Lang, and may even be a little stronger than you. If you can go to the Shenqi Hall to accept Master Yan in person
teach……"
Mu Qingxue shook her head:
"That's all, she is too prejudiced against the Chu court and her temper is too violent. If she goes to the capital, she might cause a big disaster. Going to Suiye Island is a good thing for her. If she can be cultivated by the Dragon King, her future achievements will be limitless.
.”
Shen Lang smiled and changed the subject:
"Mu Daren, Sha Wanli, Han Chun and the prisoners of the Shark King Gang are just going to be handed over to the Yingzhou government for disposal? The Yingzhou local government is deeply involved with the Guogong government, is it possible..."
Mu Qingxue was silent for a while and said calmly:
"Sha Wanli and others were all brought back by me. People from the local government will never dare to indulge them. They will be punished by the Ming Dynasty at the latest after autumn. As for the Duke's Mansion... this matter is very complicated. In a short time
I'm afraid there's nothing you can do to the Duke's Mansion. You don't need to worry about it, just go to the imperial capital to practice Taoism without any worries."
Shen Lang asked:
"Master Mu, why don't you go back to the imperial capital together?"
Mu Qingxue shook her head:
"There are still many things to be done in Yingzhou. In addition to the matter of the Duke's Mansion, the Blood Shadow Cult has not yet been thoroughly investigated. There is also the old injustice at Lady Yu's house. I also promise to help her investigate... So
I still need to stay in Yingzhou for a while."
The fact is that she cannot return to the imperial capital for the time being, lest she be retaliated by the emperor's secret assassination——
That day, whether the big eagle on Jiange Island went to report to the remnants of the Nanhai Sword Sect or came to Yingzhou to report to the Yingguo government, the news of Jin Nanfei and Jin Yiming's death must have been spread long ago.
Ten days have passed since Jiange Island arrived in Yingzhou. Even though the emperor was far away in the imperial capital, he might have already received the news.
Before Mu Qingxue informed Yan Tianying about this matter and Yan Tianying came forward to mediate, Mu Qingxue really couldn't return to the imperial capital easily. Otherwise, he would probably encounter countless cold shots and secret arrows on the way.
She couldn't keep Shen Lang by her side, lest he be implicated.
Of course, strictly speaking, even if the emperor attacked Shen Lang, it could not be said to be implicated, because Jin Yiming was originally captured and killed by Shen Lang.
But as Mu Qingxue was a superior officer, Shen Lang's trip to Shark King Island was sent by her. Of course she had to take responsibility, shoulder the responsibility, and help Shen Lang handle this matter.
Mu Qingxue would never explain these causes and effects to Shen Lang.
She thought that Shen Lang, like other pirates, had his memory wiped away by her using magic weapons, and did not know the secret of the three-way connection between the Duke of Ying, the Nanhai Sword Sect, and the current emperor.
Little did he know that Shen Lang had recovered his memory a long time ago and knew everything about Duke Ying's "backer", Jin Nanfei's identity, Jin Yiming's life experience, and the emperor's scandal.
However, Shen Lang didn't point it out, lest Mu Qingxue use the "memory cleaning technique" on him again, he only said:
"Then I want to go to the Imperial Capital alone this time?"
Mu Qingxue looked at him:
"Any questions?"
Shen Lang shook his head and smiled:
"Of course it's no problem. I'm not afraid of walking alone on King Shark Island, going deep into a wolf's den and a tiger's den, let alone walking inside Dachu?"
Mu Qingxue nodded slightly:
"Going to the imperial capital here, traveling alone for thousands of miles, is also a training for you, and it is also a journey that broadens your horizons. We, the people of the Shenqi Hall, can't just sit in the government office and look at the files, but we must also be familiar with the customs of each place.
Favor.
"So you don't have to be in a hurry during this trip. Look and think more on the way. Also, don't cause trouble at will. Although your current strength is good, it is still not good enough when you meet a great master."
Shen Lang nodded:
"Thank you for your teaching, sir. I will remember it."
Mu Qingxue put her hand into her cloak and took out a jade pendant engraved with a statue of a seated Buddha:
"This is a small gadget consecrated by the Buddhist great master 'Liu Li Zun'. It can bless you with the 'Vajra Indestructible Body' for a quarter of an hour. During this period, as long as you are not attacked by a fourth-grade Dacheng realm warrior, or
It's a fifth-grade monk's spell, so it won't be broken. Wear it to defend yourself."
After returning to Yingzhou this time, Mu Qingxue went to "Jingnian Temple" outside the city to get this talisman in exchange for Yan Tianying's souvenir and a hundred taels of gold.
If similar amulets are sold outside, not to mention a hundred taels of gold, even a thousand taels of gold cannot be obtained.
That is to say, Mu Qingxue, as a famous catcher of the Divine Catcher Hall, and with Yan Tianying's souvenir, was able to win this precious amulet at a friendly price that was almost "free".
Shen Lang knew that she was a boy with many treasures and had incredible wealth, so he was not polite to her. He took the jade pendant, put it away close to his body, and bowed to her:
"Thank you Master Mu for the generous gift."
Mu Qingxue took out another autographed letter, a black iron waist plate, and a small porcelain vase:
"The letter is for Master Yan. It is sealed with my Zhenqi and cannot be forged by outsiders. If you hand the letter to Master Yan, he will introduce you to Master Wanfa and ask Master Wanfa to recommend you to the Imperial Taoist Academy.
"The waist badge is the certificate for the trainee police officer of Shenhuatang. If you are questioned by the government, if you show this waist badge, no one will easily embarrass you.
"In the porcelain bottle is the auxiliary elixir for refining viscera that is commonly used by Shenqitang. Although it may not be as good as the special elixir that is matched with your practice, the efficacy is acceptable. It can nourish the lungs and repair hidden wounds, so that you can enjoy it every day
It can last longer and leaves fewer hidden dangers."
After Shen Lang put away the letter, badge, and porcelain vase, Mu Qingxue said again:
"I won't give you any extra money. Didn't you leave all the bounty I gave you on King Shark Island and the gold coins I shared with you when I picked up gold last time?"
After raiding the King Shark Gang, the amount of cash seized was actually not too much, and was not consistent with the size of the King Shark Gang.
However, it is the Nanhai Sword Faction that really controls the Shark King Gang. The Nanhai Sword Faction is the emperor's shady money bag. The Duke's Office is responsible for assisting the Nanhai Sword Faction in transporting gold and silver to the emperor. The cash accumulated by the Shark King Gang over the years
It's obvious where he went.
Therefore, during this raid on the Shark King Gang, they only confiscated more than 100,000 foreign dollars from Dachu and Western countries, plus tens of thousands of taels of silver ingots, and several thousand taels of gold. Most of the rest were silk, porcelain, spices and other goods.
The rewards that Mu Qingxue distributed to the pirates who helped her suppress the Shark King Gang were mainly ships and cargo, supplemented by a small amount of cash.
Most of the remaining gold and silver coins, Mu Qingxue did not take any of them. They were all transported back to Yingzhou and put into the government treasury for storage, waiting to be handed over to the national treasury.
Of course, Mu Qingxue did not hesitate to reward Shen Lang, who helped her secure King Shark Island and instigated Chen Yuniang's rebellion. Within the scope of her authority, she rewarded Shen Lang with one thousand silver dollars and one hundred taels.
He can read and copy gold, martial arts secrets, and magic scrolls.
Later, I found two boxes of gold and distributed hundreds of gold coins to him.
As for leaving all the money to Chen Yuniang...
Well, not only did Chen Yuniang not ask for Shen Lang's money, but after purchasing the goods at Yingzhou Port last night, she even gave all the two hundred taels of gold that Ghost Wangdong had used to buy her to Shen Lang, saying that things in the imperial capital were expensive and life was
It's not easy, I gave him pocket money.
In short, Shen Lang, who once became a pauper, is now considered a wealthy man.
"Don't worry, Mr. Mu, I have a lot of money, enough for you."
"That's good. I have nothing to explain. You can set off immediately and rush to the capital."
"Ah? Do you want to leave now?"
"Well, the sooner the better. Don't stay in Yingzhou for a long time. After you leave Yingzhou, slow down and see more of the local customs. By the way, do you know the way to the Imperial Capital?"
"do not know."
"..."
Hearing his crisp and confident tone, Mu Qingxue couldn't help but froze for a moment, blinked speechlessly, and had no choice but to put her hand into the cloak again and take out a roll of maps: "You can always understand maps, right?"
"Can understand."
"Then follow the map and take the official road. When you get to Chilongjiang River, you can take a boat along the canal and go north."
"OK."
Shen Lang took the scroll, unfolded the map and glanced at it casually, then rolled up the map and saluted Mu Qingxue:
"Then I'll leave now. Take care of yourself, Mr. Mu."
"Well, take care of yourself along the way."
Shen Lang did not hesitate, bowed to Mu Qingxue, turned around and left.
Looking at his back, Mu Qingxue hesitated for a while, and finally couldn't help but ask:
"Where did Xiao Zhao go?"
When I went, I thought you were reluctant to leave me...
Shen Lang was speechless for a while, paused, turned back and spread his hands:
"I don't know! Don't worry, sir. When I learn the seventh-level Taoist technique of 'summoning monsters', I will summon Xiao Zhao."
Mu Qingxue snorted softly and curled her lips slightly:
"Xiao Zhao is not a monster, how can he summon it? Besides, you are deceiving me as not knowing Taoism? With the technique of 'summoning monsters', the monsters summoned are all random. Even if Xiao Zhao is really a monster, you don't know how to summon it."