EBE Chapter 468: Reasons for Going to Sea
Chapter 468: Reasons for Going to Sea
Moreover, the people of Baihua Island only knew that the mainland was far to the east, but they didn't know which specific direction to go. The slightest deviation would lead to a thousand miles of error. But the arrow had to be shot, and the boat had to be launched. The group was led by Baishantang, and no matter what dangers lay ahead, they closed their eyes and headed east.
In order to take advantage of the northwest wind, we did not set out until spring. After traveling for nearly fifty days, we finally saw the coastline. We walked along the coast for another four or five days and finally arrived at this city. After asking around, we learned that this city was called Baijun City.
Bai Shantang was naturally very happy to learn that this was the city where his ancestors lived and where his Bai family had their roots.
Chu Xiaomu thought that the sea was unpredictable and it was extremely dangerous to travel such a long distance by boat. It was really lucky that you guys could successfully reach the distant Baijun City. Then he thought that Xiaoying was also on this boat. What if she had an accident?
He couldn't help but break out in a cold sweat, and turned to look at Xiaoying, and saw that she was looking at him. When their eyes met, it seemed as if they had spoken a thousand words.
Chu Xiaomu asked Xiaoxuan and Xiaoying why they came here together.
Xiaoxuan also told the general story of what happened.
It turned out that Bai Yixing poisoned people, stole the tripod and escaped. The Flower Fairy also noticed the abnormality in the South Village.
At that time, the spiritual doctor Huai Fucao had died, and no one could cure the poison Bai Yixing had given them. They watched as those with mild symptoms turned into moderate ones, those with moderate symptoms turned into severe ones, and those with severe poisoning died one after another. The Flower Fairy no longer cared to hide her identity, so she went down Baihua Peak and came to Nanzhai.
The islanders of Nanzhai were very curious when they saw these beautiful strange women. However, at that time, almost every household had someone poisoned or sick, so no one cared about these strangers.
Xiaoxuan said that they were here to treat everyone and asked everyone not to worry.
The residents of Nanzhai Island were naturally suspicious of the group of about ten people, all of whom were women, and no one dared to take the risk of letting them treat their illnesses.
Chu Qi also drank poisoned well water that time. After a few days, his symptoms gradually worsened, but the only doctor, Huai Fucao, had died. He knew that if he didn't get the right treatment, his life would be in danger. With the idea of risking everything, he took the initiative to find the flower fairy and asked her to treat him.
After the flower fairy prepared some medicine for him to take, he felt better that day and was almost fully recovered the next day. When the islanders learned about this, they realized that these mysterious women could really cure diseases, so they came to them for help.
Chu Xiaomu asked, "Come to ask for help? Everyone is poisoned, how...how can we get to the top of Baihua Peak?"
Xiaoying tapped Chu Xiaomu's head and said, "You are so stupid. We came down the mountain to treat everyone, so of course we found a house to live in your village."
Xiaoxuan smiled and said, "Xiaoying, we forgot to say thank you to Xiaomu. We stayed at his house for quite a while."
Xiaoying hurriedly said, "Sister Xiaoxuan, it's good enough that I didn't hit him, why should I thank him? His quilt stinks!" After saying that, she covered her nose with her hands with a look of disgust, looking very charming.
Chu Xiaomu also waved his hands and said, "No need to thank me, no need to thank me. The room is empty anyway, you can stay there anytime."
After detoxifying the islanders, the flower fairy could no longer hide her identity, and when asked by a few curious islanders, she told them the truth.
From then on, the islanders knew that there was such a beautiful flower spirit living on the top of Baihua Peak, and it was she who their ancestors escorted across the ocean more than two hundred years ago.
The Flower Fairy also knew that the islanders were building a big ship. When she learned that they were going to sail eastward, she sent Xiaoxuan and Xiaoying down with her, saying that she wanted to go to the East Continent with them.
The people in the two southeastern villages naturally agreed without hesitation.
When Bai Shantang asked Xiaoxuan what the Flower Fairy wanted her and her to come to the East Continent for, Xiaoxuan refused to elaborate and only said that she wanted to see someone and deliver a letter for Sister Hua.
Chu Xiaomu knew in her heart that the person they wanted to meet was naturally General Bi Ye, and the letter was of course for him.
When Bai Shantang asked Chu Xiaomu why he was here.
Chu Xiaomu didn't want to lie, so he said that he had always been with Xiaodou and Xiaomeng; after Xiaomeng's death, the two of them and some other friends went to Bicheng, where they met many remarkable people; in order to learn skills, he joined the army and became a Bicheng sergeant, and went to Nanding Army hundreds of miles away; Xiaodou remained in Bicheng, learning skills from the general, while he himself went to Baijun City due to some changes.
Chu Qi said, "Where is Bicheng? We have only heard of places like Baijun City, Xihai City, and Jinyang City. Is there a Bicheng? Teacher Shu Suan has never taught it."
Everyone had the same expression, obviously no one knew.
Chu Xiaomu had no choice but to tell the story of General Biye who founded Bicheng, saying that the ancestors escorted the flower fairy 240 years ago, and Bicheng was built only 220 years ago. The ancestors left first and Bicheng was built later, so naturally no one knew.
Everyone suddenly realized what was going on, except Xiaoxuan, who had a slightly different expression.
Yang Hai said: "Xiao Mu, didn't you say Xiao Dou was in Bicheng? Then take us to find him." Yang Hu and Du Heng nodded in unison.
Chu Xiaomu thought that Bicheng was now inhabited by Chisha people, and Xiaodou should be in the Western Yi Army in the west. Although they were relying on the natural barrier of Kun River to resist the Red Army, it was still very dangerous. These things could not be told to Uncle Yang and the others. Firstly, it would make them worry more, and secondly, if they insisted on going, it would be difficult to deal with.
Seeing that all the dozen people except Xiaoxuan looked pale, it was obvious that they had not eaten enough in the past few days. He said, "Bicheng is too far from here, we need to make some preparations before we go. Second Uncle Yang, Fourth Uncle Bai, let's eat first and talk about it later."
Bai Shantang and others kept saying, "No...no...we are not hungry." But the expressions on their faces were extremely embarrassed.
Chu Xiaomu knew that they were starving but were too embarrassed to tell him, obviously because they were afraid of bothering him, so he took out the two bags of gold coins he got from selling the horse and the small bag of coins that Ma Yan gave him, and said with a smile: "Uncle Bai, you don't have to be polite to me, I have plenty of money now. Let's go, I'll treat everyone to a delicious meal!"
Although everyone had never seen coins, they had heard of them. When they saw Chu Xiaomu take out three big bags, they were all overjoyed.
After setting out to sea, Bai Shantang and his companions underestimated the time they had to wait, thinking that they would reach the East Continent in a month and a half at most. However, the wind was very strong and it took them nearly two months to reach Baijun City. The dry food on the ship had already been eaten up. For the next ten days or so, they could only budget carefully and save on food and clothing every day, so everyone was starving.
Although people later learned that coins could be used to buy food, no one had those strange little gold and silver coins, so the problem of food was never solved.