landbeastnovel Chapter 587 Autumn Snow on the Western Ridge
Chapter 587 Autumn Snow on the Western Ridge
Chapter 587 The Eternal Snow of Xiling
Upon hearing Tian Shi's words, the middle-aged scholar frowned and appeared to be deep in thought.
After a long silence, the middle-aged scholar shook his head and said, "I can't tell, at least not from this piece of calligraphy..."
Tian Shi stroked his chin and said, "Really? To be honest, I don't think he's the one. There are countless people in the world looking for that person these days. If he were, he'd be far too ambitious, daring to travel around with people. If it were me, I would stay in one place and continue to focus on my studies, break through my cultivation level, and make a name for myself..."
The middle-aged scholar said, "I heard that he proposed some new policies and good ideas to Anguo, and Anguo is now implementing these new policies. However, in Anguo, some poems are not banned..."
Tian Shi said, "I don't have any confirmed information about the situation in Anguo yet. In comparison, I think that person should be that half-saint from Anguo. I heard that he's about to break through his current age... Perhaps he wanted to find another way to break through, so he created that scripture, causing unrest throughout the world."
Tian Shi thought about it again and realized that the world was inherently unsettled, and this was just a bit more chaotic now.
The middle-aged scholar said quietly, "Who knows? If it really is that literary sage, then it's beyond our reach. The situation is unclear now, and no one can be sure who that person is. We still need to continue investigating."
A person suddenly compiles a book of poems that becomes a classic, causing a stir in the world's fortunes. Who knows what other big commotion they might cause later?
They were acting under orders, so naturally they had to investigate thoroughly. If they found anything, it would be a great achievement.
Tian Shi took out a notebook and started writing and drawing notes in it.
Afterwards, Tian Shi said quietly, "Take another look at this document and keep it for me. I'll go talk to some people and donate some money to help the local people."
The middle-aged scholar asked curiously, "Hmm? What are you trying to do?"
Tian Shi said, "This is my promise. Otherwise, how could I have obtained this Wenbao so easily? You've heard of his deeds. As a businessman, I also have a sense of integrity. I can't just make a promise and then not keep it. Otherwise, wouldn't I be contradicting myself? If I encounter him again in the future, the consequences are hard to predict..."
Tian Shi considers himself a respectable businessman with a strong conscience, as evidenced by Wen Bao.
His cultivation level wasn't high enough to reach a terrifying level where he could withstand the righteous spirit of the treasure one moment and then change his mind and lose his conscience the next.
If he had that kind of ability, he wouldn't be toiling away outside; he could have gone back to the Tian family and found a high position to sit in.
The middle-aged scholar nodded upon hearing this, "In that case, let's go."
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Lu Zheng and his two companions left Furong City without encountering anyone blocking their way or seeing them off.
After all, they hadn't told anyone else about leaving Furong City; they had only informed Yun Xiao beforehand, and the departure time today wasn't pre-arranged.
After leaving Furong City, the three of them boarded a spirit boat and headed west.
After leaving Furong City, Lu Zheng and his companions felt much more relaxed.
The capital of a country is a place where the great nation's fortunes converge. Staying there can cause some discomfort, even if the body can adapt, the mind still feels uneasy.
Qingwan felt much less pressure. She looked at Qingyi and asked softly, "Is anyone following us?"
Qingyi shook her head slightly. Her divine sense was constantly observing the surrounding movements, but she did not find anyone following them.
Qingwan felt slightly relieved upon hearing this, but then muttered to herself, "Was that person testing us? What was he planning to do...?"
Lu Zheng couldn't help but say, "It does have a certain appeal, but I wonder what its purpose is."
Lu Zheng was quick-witted enough to sense that Tian Shi had come with another purpose.
But Tian Shi dared to strike up a conversation with him on the street, so he must have made thorough preparations and wasn't afraid of being investigated. Therefore, by offering the other a sage's words, Lu Zheng wasn't worried about exposing anything; in fact, he could use it to retaliate against the other party.
However, Tian Shi's acceptance of his letter showed sincerity, indicating that he had no bad intentions and perhaps just wanted to see what kind of person he was and make friends with him.
Lu Zheng murmured, "Qi State, surname Tian. If it were the Jixia Academy or the Qi government looking for me, they shouldn't have sent a merchant to find me."
"The surname is Tian, so it's probably the Tian family. Don't worry too much..."
The State of Qi has a powerful Tian clan, and Lu Zheng believes that Tian Shi is very likely a member of that Tian family.
Upon hearing this, Qingwan asked, "That Tian family? I heard they're quite powerful, and the patriarch is a Martial Saint?"
Lu Zheng nodded, "I'm afraid only the Tian family could have expanded their business to the Shu Kingdom..."
Qi and Shu are far apart. Lu Zheng didn't believe that Tian Shi was just a small businessman; such words were merely the other party's modesty.
Now that he had left Furong City and was about to leave the Shu Kingdom, Lu Zheng didn't dwell on it any longer. He couldn't let a small incident disrupt his plans.
Lu Zheng took out two Legalist artifacts to examine them. These two artifacts could also be considered spiritual artifacts, as they were special spiritual artifacts nurtured by Legalist energy, which endowed them with extraordinary effects.
Lu was examining the artifacts there, and he also shared the true Legalist teachings he had read with Qingwan.
The spirit boat traveled westward, flying over thousands of mountains and rivers, and the terrain gradually rose.
The original plains or hilly terrain gradually diminished, and high mountains slowly rose up on the plains.
Time flies like an arrow as time passes by.
In the distance, mountains stretch out on the horizon, each peak covered in snow that never melts.
The snow-capped peaks above the clouds, illuminated by the sunlight and shrouded in mist, resemble a celestial paradise.
Qing Wan looked at the distant mountains and said, "Is that the Western Ridge? Are we approaching the border of the Shu Kingdom?"
The Xiling Mountains are vast, stretching for nearly 10,000 miles. It is said that there are plains on the other side of the mountains, with traces of human activity.
However, due to the harsh environmental conditions, the Shu Kingdom did not occupy the area west of Xiling, but instead used the snow-capped mountains as the boundary.
If you follow the snow-capped mountain line northward for another ten thousand miles, you will reach the territory of the State of Wei.
The northern part of Shu was also protected by high mountains, which separated it from Wei by the mountains.
There was no war or friction between the two major powers, but they were also wary and cautious of each other.
Because the two countries held different beliefs, Buddhism was banned in Shu and Taoism was banned in Wei, and the conflicts between the two countries were more about practitioners.
Qingwan looked at Lu Zheng and asked, "Are we still going west?"
Lu Zheng nodded and said, "Yes, let's go to the other side of the mountain and find a place to meditate. This is, after all, the territory of a great power, so it's not a good place to do anything."
Qingwan understood Lu Zheng's words, and her eyes sparkled as she asked, "Are you going to write another book?"
Lu Zheng said in a low voice, "We should at least give it a try and complete the path laid by those who came before us."
(End of this chapter)