Volume 2: Buddha's Hand Saves All Living Things, Subdues Demons and Attains Bodhi Chapter 66: Grand Ceremony
You hour, on the Qinhuai River.
An indescribably luxurious ship was immersed in the afterglow of the sunset, reflecting the glittering jewels.
As the largest den of money-spending in Jinling City, it was already very lively here, and when this building ship docked, the liveliness became unprecedented.
Everywhere you look, you see people of all sizes on both sides of the strait, whether they are prostitutes in the building or in the boat, old men fishing, hawkers selling their wares, even lame old women, burly thugs, waiters, shopkeepers, madams, pimps... as long as they are human, they all stop what they are doing, watch quietly, and stare intently.
In addition to these people, the shore was already full of people, the upper floors were full of people, even the roofs were full of people, and there were people on the boats. Some were wealthy merchants, some were traveling craftsmen, and some were shady people who couldn't see the light and couldn't reveal their true faces. There were also children of various martial arts families, the leaders of various green forests, the bosses of various waterways, and the heads of major escort agencies. Even merchants from various countries in the Western Regions could see the two of them and waited for a long time.
These people exchanged pleasantries with each other, as if they were no strangers. Their eyes were full of hope and their faces were filled with smiles, all looking at the ship.
Because today is a good day to share money.
The eighth day of the eighth month of every year is the date set by the "Ghost Prince" to distribute the profits. This is not just about dividing the money, because from tonight, all the restaurants and inns under his name in Jinling City will hold a banquet for ten days and ten nights. No matter who you are, even street beggars, you can eat and drink as you like; the remaining restaurants and inns, even the teahouses and pubs on the street, are all booked, and the diners are also free of charge.
Such a scene has occurred twice in the past three years. The first time lasted only three days, the second time lasted seven days, and now this is the third time, ten days.
This number of days was not set on a whim, but because there was too much gold, silver and money, and there were too many people to share it, and the various forces were intertwined and numerous; just the accounts of the circulation of gold and silver alone would take the best accountants in the entire Jinling City more than half a month.
Moreover, during these ten days, the entire Qinhuai River was like a paradise on earth, with fine wines and fresh cheeses from the Western Regions, preserved fruits and dried meats from outside the Great Wall, the best food from all over the world, the most beautiful women, the most mellow liquor, and even handsome men who could make women fall in love with them. It was simply the ultimate in luxury and enjoyment, and anyone would be addicted to it.
In addition, there are all kinds of rare treasures being auctioned here, including secret manuals of magical skills, magic weapons, and natural treasures.
“What an amazing hand.”
Ye Kai and Ding Linglin squeezed in the crowd. Even though Ye Kai had traveled a lot and had a lot of experience, at this moment, there was only shock in his eyes. He had thought that the "ghost prince" would be very powerful, mysterious, and powerful, but he had never thought it would be so extraordinary.
“Here it comes!”
When the screams were heard, the originally bustling and noisy streets on both sides suddenly became silent. Even the passing yellow dog had its mouth covered, and the chickens and ducks had their necks strangled. Everyone fell silent, as if they were waiting for the God of Wealth, and looked out curiously into the distance, towards the end of their vision.
Who is coming?
He is here.
A light boat suddenly cut through the red and blue waves, creating two ripples on the water that followed the water.
The sky is high, the land is vast, the sun is setting over the long river, and this little boat seems to be the only one in the world and the only one in everyone's eyes.
There was someone on the boat, standing quietly with his hands behind his back in the evening breeze. He was wearing a thin black shirt that didn't seem that eye-catching, and even looked a bit plain.
But when this person came, Ye Kai was distracted to find that everyone here had subconsciously catered to the other party's aura, as if they had become a foil; this was not the supreme realm that could be achieved by some top master who had reached the pinnacle, but the control of human desires and the charm of money.
"Look at the two people behind him."
Guo Ding, the Iron Sword of Songyang, was also in the crowd, right next to Ye Kai; not only them, but also most of the masters from the martial arts world who had squeezed into Jinling because of the "Heavenly Buddha Subduing Demons Palm" were also here.
Ye Kai looked at what the other party said and his eyes suddenly changed.
Then I saw that there were two boats following closely behind the light boat, several feet behind, one on the left and one on the right.
On the left is a white-faced scholar in green clothes, who looks middle-aged and has a kind smile; the man on the right stands with his arms folded, he is tall and strong, with a curly beard and a cold face, his hair is all sticking up like spears, his body is like lead or pig iron, as if he has accumulated unimaginable strength, and from a distance he looks like a god.
The old man with the bamboo cane and straw sandals was also nearby, looking intently, unable to hide his surprise: "If I'm not mistaken, the man on the left should be the leader of the 'Twelve Great Bandits' who roamed across Shaanxi and Gansu, and dominated the Green Forest Road, 'White-Faced Yama' Gongsun, whose swordsmanship is known as 'Cutting Clouds and Breaking Rivers', which is extraordinary."
Guo Ding tightened the sword in his hand, staring intently and said coldly: "The one on the right is the leader of the thirty-six most prestigious escort agencies in Jiangnan, the 'righteous' Qin Xiaotian. It is said that his disciples are spread all over the six provinces in Jiangnan, and both the black and white worlds have to give him some face."
Seeing this, everyone was secretly shocked. These two were both underworld giants who dominated the area. They were famous and prestigious, and could be considered the most important figures in the green forest. But now they were following the lead of this "Ghost Young Master" and were willing to become a foil.
It was not until the boat approached that Ye Kai could see clearly that the man was wearing an exquisite golden mask on his face. His true face was not visible, only a pair of bright eyes.
Ye Kai was looking at Li Muchan, and Li Muchan naturally noticed Ye Kai in the crowd.
He just glanced at them calmly, then immediately bowed to greet both sides, and laughed loudly, "Everyone, long time no see!"
In an instant.
"You are too polite, sir!"
"Hello, sir!"
"Greetings, sir!"
…
Suddenly, there was a bustle of people on both sides of the river. Peddlers, hawkers, and all kinds of people all bowed their heads and greeted the guests with smiles.
Ye Kai and Ding Linglin also followed suit and integrated themselves into the group.
But many people in the martial arts world still looked at each other coldly, unmoved.
But their faces changed soon, and they saw Li Muchan's boat approaching the shore and step by step boarding the ship; with a wave of his hand, he ordered a dozen shirtless strong men to carry out a dozen large boxes, and then, under the stunned gaze of the crowd, he took out countless gold and silver leaves from them along both sides of the river and threw them to the people of the street who had been waiting for a long time, and everyone got a share.
For a moment, everyone felt gold and silver flying above their heads, their faces quickly turned red, and they looked at Li Muchan with more fanatical eyes, but no one rushed to grab them, they just picked up the gold and silver that fell at their feet.
Those people in the martial arts world were originally very self-righteous, but when the golden leaves fell under their feet, their straight bodies began to bend down, and their arrogant eyes also drooped.
Li Muchan stood at the bow, facing everyone's gaze, and shouted: "Everyone, don't go home until you are drunk , let's have a feast!"
As soon as the words came out, a sharp sound instantly pierced the alluring twilight. Looking up, a spark was rising into the sky, rising higher and higher, and then "booming" between heaven and earth, turning into a ball of gorgeous fireworks.
Then the second group, the third group...
The already hot atmosphere on the river suddenly reached its peak, shaking the sky.
And in a green window on the Qinhuai River, Shangguan Xiaoxian, who had originally gone to Chang'an, was drinking Western wine with a smile on her face, her cheeks flushed and her red clothes as fiery as fire.
She leaned against the window, her makeup as light as smoke, and looked at the figure standing proudly on the bow, laughing: "Haha, just talking and laughing, you can make all the heroes in the world bow down to you, how amazing."
Mother Liu at the side also showed amazement: "I never thought that doing business could be so changeable and influential. It seems that Mr. Li can become the son-in-law of our "Money Gang", and he and you are simply a match made in heaven. Anyway, that day has already..."
She stopped talking halfway through her words, but it was unintentional.
However, the speaker was unintentional, but the listener was intentional. Shangguan Xiaoxian's eyes were absent-minded for a moment, and then she stretched lazily, her cheeks flushed, and her eyes narrowed slightly: "It's too late, he is growing stronger, and he is not far from death."
