C1095 A Mysterious Boatman
The reason why he chose the Heart Sword Sect and the Great Compassion Court was because these two sects had cultivation techniques suitable for him.
Since the Heart Sword Sect was a Sword Cultivator, it was necessary for him to study the sword light. The sword light was basically a type of light.
The Great Compassion Court was a temple for monks. The reason why Ye Bufan was one of the options wasn't because he liked being a monk, but because Buddhist cultivators attached great importance to the cultivation of the Buddha Light. Naturally, the Buddha Light was also a type of light.
As for the final Treasure Gathering House, although it wasn't a sect, Ye Bufan had listed it as one of the backup plans. The reason was actually no different from the previous two options, it was because it was related to light.
The Treasure Gathering House did business. The main trading items were all kinds of magic treasures and equipment. Not only did they buy and sell, they also made their own magic treasures.
The most important thing about magic treasures was spirit light. Every magic treasure had a magic treasure spirit light. This was also related to Ye Bufan's light attribute. At the same time, it gave him the opportunity to use his ability to sense light. Therefore, the Treasure Gathering House also put him in a backup plan.
Although it was said to be a backup plan, it was not certain if the three families would take Ye Bufan in.
Ye Bufan did not have any change in the rules of accepting disciples in the sect. It was a complete blunder. He could only make his own choice first, then go and try one by one. He would enter whichever sect accepted him.
If the three families did not accept him, he could only think of other ways.
After all, there were plenty of rogue cultivators like him. The sect never lacked disciples that they wanted to join. However, each sect had its own requirements. Sometimes, they would not accept disciples for decades. Or, they would only accept talented geniuses and monstrous geniuses. Therefore, even Ye Bufan himself wasn't confident about it. He didn't know if he would be able to enter any sect.
It only took Ye Bufan a short day to travel 800 miles away from the Desolate River. However, it took him 18 days to reach the edge of the forest.
When Ye Bufan finally walked out of the forest, he suddenly realized that this forest was a little strange.
Originally, such a dense forest had a large area. There were no traces of human activity in the vicinity. It should be a paradise for wild beasts and mutant beast. However, Ye Bufan didn't even encounter a large beast along the way. This was a little strange.
Although it was strange, Ye Bufan wasn't here to investigate the forest. His goal was to cross the forest and arrive at the nearest city. Then, he would ask people about the Heart Sword Sect, the Great Compassion Court, and the Ju Bao House.
Oh, right, there was no need to ask anyone about the Ju Bao House. It was said that there was a Ju Bao House in all the big cities in the southeastern region.
Ye Bufan didn't remember seeing the Ju Bao House in Tianyun Racecourse City. At that time, he didn't care about the Ju Bao House, so he didn't pay attention to such a shop.
After leaving the forest, a huge river appeared in front of Ye Bufan. The river was vast and boundless. There were no bridges, no boats, and no pier. Ye Bufan had made a mistake.
"How should we cross the river?"
Just as he was at his wits' end, the shadow of a small boat suddenly appeared above the river. The voice of the boatman drifted over from afar.
"Ten thousand miles of the river is surging. Crossing the river is a busy matter! Three feet long fishes and prawns, catch a net! The old Dragon King is angry and about to get angry. The boatman came to help! Going straight down the river, enjoying a free and unfettered journey, enjoying a free and unfettered journey... "
Ye Bufan listened to the song and looked far into the distance. He vaguely saw the surging waves on the surface of the river. A small boat rose and fell. It looked dangerous, but it was as stable as Mount Tai. The boatman was wearing a straw cape and a bamboo hat. He held a long bamboo pole in his hand. He poked on the left and on the right, and the boat was controlled steadily. It was a miracle.
How could Ye Bufan not see that there was something strange about the boatman?
However, whether it was to cross the river or to find out the direction, he had no choice but to ask the boatman.
Therefore, Ye Bufan could only use all his strength and shout at the boatman, "Old man, please come here, this kid has something to say..."
It was too late to say it, but as soon as Ye Bufan finished speaking, the small boat that was still far away suddenly floated in front of him, giving Ye Bufan a big fright.
At first, he couldn't help but wonder if he had done something wrong. He shouldn't have called the boatman over.
"Young man, this river is vast. Are you going to cross it or are you going to ask for directions?"
The boatman tapped the river with a long bamboo pole. The boat rushed to the shore and stood on the boat. The boatman had a white beard and asked with a smile.
Since they had already come, Ye Bufan naturally would not drive them away. And judging from the abilities of the boatman, he was probably an expert as well. It was already good that he didn't come to deal with Ye Bufan, but Ye Bufan wouldn't dare show any disrespect to him.
He cupped his hands respectfully towards the old man and said, "Old man, I'll ask for directions first. We'll see if we can cross the river after we know the direction."
"Young man, if there's anything you want to ask, just ask. I've been on this river for decades. There's nothing I don't know about on both sides of the river."
Ye Bufan was delighted. He knew that he had found the right person this time. Although the old boatman was mysterious, he seemed to be quite friendly. Furthermore, if it was really as he said, knowing the local customs and customs of both sides of the river... Then asking him for directions was the best choice.
"Old man, may I ask how the Heart Sword Sect and the Great Compassion Court are going?"
Ye Bufan asked.
"Heart Sword Sect, the Great Compassion Court? A Sword Cultivator sect and a monk temple. Young man, are you planning to join a sect?" The boatman said with a smile.
Ye Bufan didn't hide anything. There was nothing to hide. Which rogue cultivator didn't want to join a sect? Although he had some secrets on him, his intention to join a sect wasn't fake.
"That's right. This kid is a rogue cultivator and his cultivation is tough. I heard that there are many benefits after entering a sect. That's why I want to try my luck in these two places."
"I see." The boatman twirled his beard and said, "Young man, your luck is not bad. Although the Great Compassion Court is still far from here. The Heart Sword Sect is located in the nearby Heavenly Heart Mountain. I heard that it will open once every ten years soon. You've made it to the recruitment meeting. "
"Really?" Ye Bufan was almost knocked out by this good news. He took a few deep breaths to calm himself down.
"Elder, may I ask how the Heart Sword Sect is going to leave?" Ye Bufan asked hastily.
The boatman laughed and said, "Young man, we are fated to meet. I will give you a ride on the bow of the boat. Let's get on the boat."
The old boatman didn't wait for Ye Bufan. He gently tapped the shore with the long bamboo stick and the boat returned to the river. If Ye Bufan hesitated for a moment, he would miss the boat.
Ye Bufan did not have time to think. He jumped onto the boat and shook it a few times before stabilizing it.
"Young man, take a seat. We are setting sail." The old boatman smiled.
Ye Bufan quickly sat down on the boat. His two hands tightly grabbed onto the boat, afraid that he might accidentally fall into the water and feed the fish and shrimp.
But after a while, he felt relieved.
Under the control of the old boatman, the boat was surprisingly stable. It was even more stable than riding a horse carriage on land, and it did not have that kind of bumpy ride.
Although the boat kept moving along with the waves, he could not feel the ups and downs at all. If Ye Bufan closed his eyes, he would not be able to feel whether he was on the boat or at home.
After getting on the boat, Ye Bufan finally understood how fast the boat was. In the blink of an eye, he was already more than a kilometer away from the place where he got on the boat.
After running for another few thousand meters, the waves on the boat became much smaller. However, Ye Bufan basically couldn't feel it in the boat, so he didn't pay much attention to it.
What attracted his attention was the boat that suddenly appeared on the river surface.
They were all large sailing ships.
There were fishing ships dragging fishing nets, and their nets were filled with large, lively fish and prawns.
There were two or three stories tall ships, and there were carvings and paintings on the ships, as if they were carrying a big house. There were people singing and dancing on the ships, and it was obvious that the rich were having fun.
There were even more merchant ships, some going down the river, some going up against the current, some crossing the river, and some gathering at the pier.
The pier on both sides of the river also increased in number and density.
There were many sailing ships on each pier. Box after box of goods were moved off the stage. The sailors laughed and cursed, and the children followed behind to join in the fun. It was a bustling scene of the secular world.
At first, Ye Bufan's gaze was still on these sailing ships, and he looked at the prosperity of the dock on both sides of the river. But soon, he shifted his attention to the small boat he was on.
Although the river surface was wide, there were many boats, especially near the dock. It was a little crowded.
Many small boats had to avoid them, waiting for the big sailing ship to take action.
However, what was strange was that the small boat he was riding actually had no intention of hiding and waiting. It was sailing freely in the middle of the river.0
What surprised him the most was that the big sailing boats did not get angry when they saw the small boat charging forward. Instead, they moved aside and let the small boat pass first.
Ye Bufan looked at the boatman and felt that he was becoming more and more mysterious.
However, he did not know whether he should ask about it or not, so he chose to remain silent. Sometimes, it was not a good thing to talk too much.
Finally, the boatman drove the small boat and docked on a dilapidated small pier.
The boats docked here were mostly old and worn fishing boats. It was obviously a dock for local fishermen.
"Alright, young man, get off the boat from here and walk towards a place with a lot of people. You will be able to enter the Cloudharbor City. When you get there, just ask around and you will know everything you want to know."
"Thank you, senior. I don't know about the money of this boat..."
Ye Bufan did not dare to treat the boatman as an ordinary person anymore. He looked at the old men around him who were not very eye-catching. Perhaps they had some shocking identity. Therefore, he did not know if he should mention the money of the boat.
The old boatman laughed and said, "Young man, I wish you a safe journey."
As he spoke, he tapped the shore with the long bamboo pole. The boat was like an arrow leaving the bow. With a whoosh, it entered the countless boats on the surface of the river and disappeared without a trace.
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