Starting with the divine power of the Great Vajra, he traversed the heavens.

Chapter 448 So what if it's called Goji Berry?
The merchant ship has left the port and is now out at sea, surrounded by boundless blue waves.

This ship travels at an extremely high speed. It has four waterwheels, one on each side, connected to a wooden wheel in the center of the ship by various ingenious mechanisms. Because it has five wheels, it is called the Five Elements Tower Ship. When the wooden wheel turns, it sails on the sea as if flying.

Ren Shaoyang walked to the bow of the ship, his long, black hair flying wildly in the sea breeze. Looking back, he saw a thin black border where the sea met the sky—the land of the Central Plains.

After estimating the time, he figured it would take another two days to reach Japan, and said with a smile, "Brother Xu, I'm sorry to have bothered you these past few days."

Xu Laoda, also known as Di Shitian, chuckled and said, "It is already an honor for me to send the three villains to Japan. There is no trouble at all."

"that's humble."

Ren Shaoyang glanced at him, a slight smile playing on his lips, and asked, "May I ask what position Boss Xu holds within Tianmen?"

“A nominal position, a nominal position.” Old Xu stroked his beard with a smile. “I am merely a minor official within the sect.”

"Oh?" Ren Shaoyang chuckled. "You can read faces?"

"In the past, I wandered the world and made a living by fortune telling."

Old Master Xu's brows revealed a hint of pride. "I was fortunate to be appreciated by the sect leader and thus entered the Heavenly Gate. Sword God, would you like to have your fortune told and inquire about your future?"

Ren Shaoyang immediately became interested and said with a smile, "Great! So, will this trip to Japan be as you wish?"

Old Master Xu took out three copper coins, tossed them six times, then pinched the coins between his fingers, raised his eyebrows and smiled, "Excellent! This is the 'Gradual Progress' hexagram, which says: 'A woman's marriage is auspicious, advantageous to be steadfast.' A woman's marriage, proceeding step by step, is naturally auspicious. It perfectly suits the Sword God's journey."

"Good thing?"

"Of course it's a good thing!" Old Master Xu tapped the deck lightly with his fingertips and recited in a melodious voice, "The wild goose gradually approaches the shore, then the rock, and finally the land. The wild goose first approaches the water's edge, then perches on the boulder, and finally lands on the plain. This is just like the idea of ​​progressing step by step and rising step by step. This trip to Japan will be as natural as water flowing into a channel."

Ren Shaoyang laughed and said, "So, according to you, everything will go smoothly?"

"It's more than just smooth sailing!" Old Xu gave a thumbs up. "The fifth line of the hexagram 'Gradual Progress' says: 'The wild goose gradually approaches the hill; the woman has been barren for three years, but in the end, nothing can overcome her. Auspicious.' Even if there are villains causing trouble, it will be like a wild goose soaring high, ultimately unable to harm you in the slightest."

He changed the subject, gazing intently at Ren Shaoyang: "What's even more remarkable is the commentary on the ninth line of the hexagram: 'The wild goose gradually approaches the road; its feathers can be used for adornment, auspicious.' When you conquer the Eastern Seas and return victorious."

Before he finished speaking, a sea breeze suddenly rose from the bow of the ship, causing Ren Shaoyang's white robe to flutter wildly, making him appear as if he had ascended to heaven.

Old Master Xu was somewhat dazed, but said with emotion, "The four characters 'its feathers serve as a model' mean that the Sword God's heroic act should be a model for all martial arts and a role model for all ages!"

Ren Shaoyang burst into laughter upon hearing this, lightly stroking his sleeve with his fingertips, and said with a flourish, "What a wonderful divination! Boss Xu is truly a remarkable man; you have made me very happy."

Old Master Xu said smugly, "It's just that I don't hang around in the martial arts world, otherwise I wouldn't be 'clay bodhisattva' here."

Ren Shaoyang nodded, thinking to himself, "Di Shitian's two thousand years of experience, his words and manner are so harmonious, there is not a single flaw."

Di Shitian was also secretly alarmed: "This boy's sword intent is constantly probing my strengths and weaknesses. Could it be that he has already seen through my disguise?"

Each harboring their own ulterior motives, they smiled politely and gazed at the sea together.

At this moment, a sea breeze rises, the waves surge rapidly, and fish and dragons leap and dive. The setting sun shines obliquely, shimmering golden scales, their light flickering in countless points.

Boss Xu suddenly said, "Such a nice day, Sword God, would you like a fishing rod?"

Ren Shaoyang glanced at him: (#￣～￣#)
"It's the perfect time to catch fish right now. Sea fishing is quite different from river fishing." Old Xu smiled. "If you catch a tuna, its belly is incredibly delicious and makes the best accompaniment to wine."

Ren Shaoyang's temple throbbed slightly as he asked, "Is fishing absolutely necessary?"

Old Master Xu pretended to ask for a moment, then sighed and said, "Very well, Sword God, please return to your cabin to rest. I will fish some fish to accompany your meal."

What does it mean?
Does that mean I have to eat at the kids' table?!

Ren Shaoyang was furious, gritting his teeth and hissing, "Do you have a sea fishing rod?"

Old Xu burst into laughter and waved his hand: "Bring me the rod!"

A seafarer ran into the cabin and offered fishing rods and bait.

A gentle sea breeze blows as the sun sets in the west.

One was an old geezer, the other a young and promising swordsman. The two sat side by side and began to quietly fish.

Ren Shaoyang stared at the fishing float and casually asked, "Brother Xu has traveled all over the country, so you must have been to many places?"

Wow!
Old Xu leisurely lifted his fishing rod, and a silver-scaled fish leaped up, saying calmly, "There are many, but there are even more that I haven't been to."

Ren Shaoyang curled his lip and said, "Do you know about the Fuyu Kingdom?"

Old Master Xu frowned and said, "I've heard of it, but I've never been there in person. I've heard it was founded by the Azure Dragon of the East, and the current king is called the Holy King. That's all I know."

"It's very mysterious."

"really."

As Xu Laoda spoke, fish swished up one after another, and his grin widened.

Ren Shaoyang gripped the fishing rod tightly, then suddenly his eyes darted around and he asked, "Then, do you know where the aquatic creatures are?"

Squeak!

Old Xu's knuckles turned white as he nearly crushed the fishing rod in his grip. He slowly turned his head and asked, "Sword God, you actually know about the aquatic creatures?"

Why can't I know?

"It's nothing." Old Xu turned his head and said softly, "The aquatic people have been living in seclusion for a long time. I didn't expect that the Sword God would have heard of them."

"Haha, I knew that before."

As Ren Shaoyang watched the float sink, he became excited and suddenly lifted the fishing rod.

Hands empty.

The fish ran away.

Old Xu chuckled, flicked his wrist, and another silver-scaled fish traced a graceful arc before falling into the bucket already filled with dozens of fish, splashing water everywhere.

"The aquatic tribe lives on an island in the center of Taihu Lake," Old Xu said slowly. "They live in isolation from the world, and their unique martial art, the 'Divine Water Technique,' can transform the body into water, almost like a Taoist art, which is quite bizarre."

As he said this, Ren Shaoyang had no interest in listening, only feeling that Di Shitian was intentionally or unintentionally showing off the fish in his bucket.

What are you showing off for!
Ren Shaoyang bared his teeth, his eyes flashing coldly, and almost crushed the fishing rod.

Suddenly, he turned to look at Di Shitian and revealed a kind smile: "Brother Xu is indeed very knowledgeable."

"You flatter me, you flatter me!" Old Xu chuckled, cupping his hands in a gesture of respect.

Then Ren Shaoyang asked again, "Does Boss Xu know someone?"

"Hmm, who is it that even the Sword God is so curious about?"

"Heh, this person's name is quite arrogant, which has piqued my curiosity." Boss Xu's smile slowly disappeared, and he sensed something was wrong.

Ren Shaoyang's smile slowly spread across his face, and he felt a sense of joy.

"What does Boss Xu think of Wu Wudi?"

Old Master Xu stiffened slightly, then chuckled dryly twice: "Hehehe, he must be a peerless martial artist, just like Sword God Ren."

"Well said!" Ren Shaoyang clapped his hands and laughed heartily. "They look so alike?"

"So alike, so incredibly alike!"

Old Xu practically forced out these words through clenched teeth, his fishing rod trembling uncontrollably, much like Old Wu from next door.

Seeing a fish escape from his hook, Ren Shaoyang chuckled and said, "Then let's talk about Wu Wudi?"

Old Master Xu exhaled slowly and said, "This person is extremely strong!"

"How strong?"

"He once defeated the sect leader!"

"Oh?" Ren Shaoyang laughed. "Emperor Shitian, with a thousand years of cultivation, was almost a god, yet he was defeated by Wu Wudi?"

"Wu Wudi was born into a martial arts family and is a martial arts prodigy who appears once in a thousand years. With a strong will, he can rival gods and demons with his mortal body. In just a few decades, he created the 'Ten Strong Martial Arts', which is truly admirable!"

At this point, he suddenly fell silent and looked up at the dark sky.

Ren Shaoyang followed his gaze and saw the twilight, the deep sea, and the horizon where the sea met the sky, which snaked northward like a thin black snake, adding to the desolation.

"So, Indra was actually defeated by a mere mortal?"

Old Xu's face turned pale, and he said, "He truly deserves the title of 'Martial Arts Master!'" As he spoke, he caught another fish.

Ren Shaoyang laughed and said, "I wonder if Di Shitian can avenge himself if he encounters Wu Wudi again?"

Old Xu didn't answer, but looked down at the bucket and laughed, "Sword God Ren, there's enough fish for us."

“Not enough.” Ren Shaoyang shook his head. “My younger sister has a large appetite.”

"Fine!" Boss Xu's eyes turned icy. "The last one!"

Suddenly, the two fell silent, staring intently at the sea.

At this moment, the men's competitive spirit ignited, and none of them would stoop to using martial arts tricks.

Suddenly, Old Master Xu said, "Sword God Ren, would you be willing to let me divine your name?"

Ren Shaoyang raised an eyebrow: "I'd like to hear the details."

Old Master Xu stared at Ren Shaoyang and said, “The character ‘Shao’ in your name is not an auspicious sign. It is composed of ‘sound’ and ‘summon’, and its form resembles ‘the sound of the heavens.’ In fact, it secretly corresponds to the ninth line of the Kui hexagram in the Book of Changes: ‘Kui is lonely. A pig carrying mud is seen, and a cart carrying ghosts is seen. First, the bow is drawn, and then the bow is released. It is not a bandit but a marriage alliance. If you go there and encounter rain, it will be auspicious.’”

He paused, then continued, “And the words ‘isolated and lonely’ perfectly describe your life—born a lone star, cut off from family and friends, forever alone before the heavens.”

Ren Shaoyang smiled calmly, neither agreeing nor disagreeing.

The divination says: When one is extremely isolated, one will see a pig rolling in a mud pit, see passersby as ghosts, first draw a bow as if to shoot, then put it down.

"It means that you have a contradictory nature. You seem carefree, but you are actually suspicious and fickle. You first have murderous intent towards everything in the world, then show mercy, and in the end, you leave no room for mercy."

The last line, "If you encounter rain, it will be auspicious," is even more ironic—in your life, you can only find a glimmer of hope amidst bloodshed and carnage. Your youthful beauty will eventually turn to bones; your clear and melodious voice will eventually become a lost sound.

Ren Shaoyang turned his head, his gaze clear as a sword: "So?"

Old Master Xu sighed deeply: "The Sword God's 'Shao' character signifies the ultimate silence of great elegance, and also an inescapable curse from the heavens!"

As he finished speaking, his float vibrated, while Ren Shaoyang's fishing rod remained motionless. Ignoring the fishing season, the two locked eyes, their gazes meeting with a blazing intensity.

The outcome seems to be decided.

"Uncle Xu~" a sweet voice suddenly called out, "You've been fishing for so long, have a cup of tea to quench your thirst!"

Then the little beggar came bounding over with a teacup in his hand and shoved it into his hands without a word.

Boss Xu pointed to the red particles floating on the tea and asked, "What are these?"

"Goji berries!" Hongxiu exclaimed with her hands on her hips, laughing heartily, "I added goji berries!"

"Oh, goji berries! They're incredibly nourishing!"

Indra, confident of victory, suspected nothing and tilted his head back to gulp down the drink.

At the same time, Gun Gun sneaked up to Shao Yang's side, stood up, picked up his fishing rod, and casually tossed it around.

Ripples spread across the sea surface.

"Hmm?" Old Xu suddenly sensed something was wrong. "Something's not right!"

Before he could finish speaking, his stomach was churning! He felt his blood rushing to his head, his face flushed red, and his whole body burning with heat.

Old Xu glared at Hongxiu and asked, "What did you give me to drink?"

“Goji berry tea,” Hongxiu said with a smile like a little fox.

"Is this what goji berries look like?"

"Look!" Hongxiu showed the flowerpot on her back. "Look!"

Old Xu's face turned bright red, steam rising from his head, and he said incredulously, "You call 'Blood Bodhi' goji berries?"

"So, tell me, should I get it repaired or not?"

Old Xu's stomach rumbled like thunder, his face turned ashen, and he forced out a single word through gritted teeth: "Supplement!"

"That settles it then!" Hongxiu said smugly. "What's wrong with my name being Goji Berry?"

Just then, with a loud crash!
A golden scale broke through the water and landed precisely in Gun Gun's arms.

Rolling, holding the big fish, tilted its head to look at him, making two soft whimpering sounds, full of innocent disdain.

Old Master Xu's face turned as purple as an eggplant. He suddenly stood up, clutching his stomach, and said, "I have urgent business to attend to and must not keep you company!"

The sound was still ringing in my ears when I rushed into the cabin and slammed the door shut.

Hongxiu and Ren Shaoyang looked at each other for a moment, then finally couldn't help but burst into laughter.

(End of this chapter)