Imperial Treasure-Chapter 1025 - 613: Water Sand Gang (2)

And by then, the scenery along the road to Yangzhou would be breathtaking. If they waste their time packing, it would be a pity.

Thus, many were busy packing their luggage and clothes, but those who had finished packing the night before found time to leisurely chat.

Take Jia Xing for example, this man was always adept at networking and was eager to befriend Sui Yi, so he approached with a smile and said, "Mr Sui, is this your first time to Yangzhou?"

"Yes."

Sui Yi replied with a word.

"That’s excellent, you must let me be a guide to introduce you to the foods and fun around our Yangzhou... Especially that this moment coincides perfectly with the annual Treasure Playing Convention in our Yangzhou City’s Baonong Hall, which is a grand event in the city, attracting personalities from all circles. Various treasures will be exhibited and auctioned, including exotic treasures and rare items from Persia and the Dashi Country..."

Sui Yi was still somewhat interested in ancient relics and treasures, particularly thinking there might be some information mixed in about the Cangwu Realm, so she raised an eyebrow.

"Baonong Hall?"

"Yes, yes, it’s Baonong Hall, the top manor in Yangzhou, with Baonong Hall under its wing as the foremost treasure house. Most of Yangzhou’s treasure transactions happen under its umbrella, and besides nobles and celebrities, even many martial arts masters are its customers~~ Just five days ago, I received a homing pigeon message saying that this year’s Baonong Hall recently exhibited a super treasure, attracting countless people to Yangzhou to witness it~~ It will be quite lively then."

Merchants are known for their eloquence, and can even turn death into life. Sui Yi wasn’t much concerned, but surprisingly, Jia Xing turned the conversation with a line: "Yangzhou is great, it’s peaceful now, unlike Yuhang over there where things are grim. Wang Xuba’s army joined forces with water bandits to raid Yuwen Huaji’s troops, both sides fiercely fought, burning many cloud boats at Yuhang Port, now Yuhang is heavily guarded, and life isn’t easy for the commoners... "

"Indeed, with that old Yang Su dead, the world isn’t peaceful anymore. Righteous armies rise everywhere, Yuwen Huaji holds most of the military power, and the Imperial Court..."

Such words were eventually drowned by the sound of lake water, as Sui Yi heard the chief helm shout loudly, "Listen up, we’re approaching Turbulent Name Gorge, stand firm, don’t fall off, or the man-eating current won’t let us save anyone!"

After shouting twice, the sails were controlled, slowing the ship’s speed as they saw the rapidly flowing river a hundred meters ahead, and naturally, they also saw several ships similar to theirs blockading in front.

Probably because this river section is quite dangerous, most ships slow down, hence they all jam here.

Yet, the experienced captain couldn’t help but mutter, "It’s a bit strange, normally at this time these folks would be quite loud, eager to chat and greet, why is it so quiet today?"

As he said this, Sui Yi looked towards the ships only four or five hundred meters away, noticing the empty stern with nobody present, unusually quiet.

A cool breeze over the river came, Sui Yi’s nose slightly twitched, frowning.

The smell of blood.

"Not good! There are water ghosts!!!" The captain also sensed it, loudly shouting, trying to steer the rudder, but it was too late.

An arrow shot through the air.

With a squelch, it pierced through his skull.

Blood splattered.

The nearby people froze, then collectively screamed.

"Ah!!! Murder!!"

Next came the uproar of panic and horror from the crowd.

But such terror was soon overwhelmed by the sudden clamorous sound of drums and shouts from the ships ahead.

"Listen up over there! We only want money, not lives. Behave yourselves, and you’ll return safely, if not, don’t blame us for being merciless!"

Following this, the sterns of several ships ahead were already flooded with hundreds of ferocious water bandit-looking men, waving swords and spears, others holding bows and arrows, menacingly shouting towards them.

The speaker had easily jumped onto the bow, stood against the wind, sporting a single long scar across his one eye, with a Double-edged Sluice Knife strapped to his waist, blood dripping from the blade, muscles bulging, gaze sharp.

Most on board were terrified, many hoped to avert disaster by offering money, steering closer to surrender and survive.

Luckily, someone urgently shouted: "Don’t go over! That’s the Water Sand Gang! The top water thieves of Yangzhou! Leading them is One-Eyed Scar, the second-in-command of Water Sand, a notorious figure on the Jianghu black list!"

"The Water Sand Gang, notorious for murder and robbery!!! We’re doomed, doomed today!"

The ship was filled with wails and fear, some tried to have other able-bodied sailors to turn the rudder to escape, but which sailor dared to go, with Water Sand Gang’s archers aiming right there!

At this moment, several fierce martial artists were now hiding like quails, fearing to become a target.

And just then, a bright voice emerged from the lower cabin.

"Water Sand Gang usually operates in the southern Yangzhou waters, why suddenly come to the northern waters today, is it because they were to avoid Jianghuai Righteous Army’s crackdown, forced to flee here, conveniently plundering boats for a livelihood?"

This voice carried as if amplified, and reached the ears of One-Eyed Scar and his crew opposite.

They collectively changed face.

One-Eyed Scar narrowed his only eye, grinned: "Seems there’s some high-flyer on this boat now! Come out and let me see if your neck is as tough as your mouth!"

As he finished speaking.

A dark figure shot out from the lower cabin.

After a few leaps, reaching the bow.

Staring at One-Eyed Scar.

"I change neither name nor identity, I am Qin Shubao."

As soon as these words ended, another person sprang from the ship’s kitchen.

A fat man.

"I neither change name nor identity, I am Cheng Yaojin."

As this person spoke, their eyes locked onto the food box in Sui Yi’s hand.

Sui Yi: "..." (To be continued. If you like this work, welcome to recommend votes and monthly tickets on Qidian (qidian.com), your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please visit m.qidian.com for reading.)