Chapter 458: Weird Things in Liyue
Chapter 458: Weird Things in Liyue
Aradaki Ichito was really speechless.
He really couldn't handle this stubborn guy.
Although he was almost like this before.
"Oh, by the way, I haven't asked you what your name is yet?"
Jiaming asked with shining eyes.
"Wu Dahai."
Arataki Ichito made up a pseudonym to deal with it.
"Oh, Uncle Wu, my name is Jiaming. I'm a bodyguard. I sometimes perform beast dances in Liyue Harbor. If you have time, be sure to come and see me. I promise you won't come in vain."
"Ahem, my last name is Huang Zhe. I've been escorting for many years without any accidents. Because of my age, people give me face and call me Uncle Huang. I didn't expect to fall into trouble this time. It's all thanks to Brother Wu's help. Otherwise, I and the other brothers might have lost their lives again."
Huang Zhe said this with a wry smile, trying to support his body and stand up, but the pain made him lie down again.
Jiaming hurriedly advised, "Hey, Uncle Huang, lie down first. Don't rush to stand up. You'll tear the wound if you do anything!"
"And how can you be blamed for these things, Uncle Huang? This kind of monster is the first time we have seen it."
Speaking of this, Aragaki Ichito frowned slightly. "To be honest, I came here to investigate the origins of that monster. This kind of thing is definitely not born and raised naturally. If we can't find its source in time, it will be very harmful to Liyue."
As if he had thought of something, Araki Ichito looked up and asked, "Speaking of which, besides this monster, have you heard of anything else strange in Liyue?"
Jiaming and Huang Zhe looked at each other and nodded at the same time towards Huang Long Yidou.
"Let me tell you."
Jiaming said, "Actually, we heard those strange things from others. Uncle Wu, please don't believe them completely."
"I'm not that stupid."
Arataki Ichito responded.
Jiaming began to explain, "First, the fishermen at the harbor. They say the sea has been getting rougher lately, and the fish are rioting for some unknown reason. Although their catches are increasing, the risk of boats being destroyed and people being killed is also increasing."
"There have been some rumors lately, saying that if you get close to Solitary Cloud Pavilion, strange voices will enter your mind."
"And over in the Chasm, I recently ran into a worker who had just returned. I saw him a few months ago, and he praised my dancing beasts for being so lifelike. But when I saw him again in Liyue Harbor, he seemed to be in a bad mood and was suspicious all the time. I haven't seen him since."
"I also received a letter from my hometown saying that there are more and more cases of wild animals injuring people in Chenyu Valley, and they told me to be careful when I work..."
Jiaming kept talking and Ara Taki Ichito listened patiently.
"As expected of Liyue, there are dungeons everywhere..."
Arata Ichito was feeling emotional in his heart, but he remained expressionless.
When Jiaming was talking until his mouth was dry, Arawaki Ichido stuck his head out, looked at the sky, and then retracted it.
"It's getting late. Let's rest here tonight and set off again tomorrow morning. I'll keep watch."
"Hey! That won't do, Uncle Wu. You saved a lot of our lives today. How can I let you keep watch? I'll do it, and you can sleep with Uncle Huang."
"Don't fight with me. I'm not sleepy. I have a lot to think about tonight. Don't be so polite to me, kid."
Araki Ichito stared at him with those dead fish eyes.
"But..." Jiaming still wanted to fight for it.
"If you say another word, I'll beat you up."
Arata Ichito said calmly.
Jiaming stopped talking. He found that Uncle Wu was very domineering and violent.
A night without words...
The next morning, the caravan set off again, chasing the breeze and the rising sun.
Arataki Ichito sat in the carriage, his sleeves and hair shaking slightly.
After several hours, the caravan successfully stepped onto the wooden bridge and arrived at Wangshu Inn.
As a landmark building at the junction of Dihuazhou and Guiliyuan, Wangshu Inn is built on top of a giant sandstone pillar. It adopts a double-layer rock pillar support structure. The water wheel at the bottom rotates tirelessly, using this as the driving force to build an elevator connecting each floor directly to the top.
One of the ancient trees had its roots intertwined around the rock pillar, growing stubbornly until its tall and thick trunk surpassed the entire inn. The yellow autumn leaves completely covered it, and even from below one could still clearly see the gnarled roots entwined around the surface of the rock pillar.
It's quite a strange sight.
Araki Ichito had no interest in looking at the scenery. He had not moved a step since evening. He seemed to be meditating with his eyes closed, but in fact he was circulating the Qi in his body and breathing.
Anyway, at his level, it is normal to not sleep for several days and nights.
In that case, why not just use your sleeping time for cultivation?
It's true, when Arawaki Ichido practiced the breathing method according to this book, he really found that there was a warm air flow flowing through his limbs and bones and throughout his meridians. After practicing for a whole night, he felt refreshed and healthy.
"Hey, Uncle Wu, it's time to eat. If you don't come soon, there will be nothing left."
Jiaming stuck his head into the carriage and gave a sudden reminder.
Arata Ichito opened his eyes and turned to glance at Jiaming, "Are we at the station yet?"
"We've arrived a long time ago. Come on, Uncle Wu. We're the only one missing. We'll treat you to a meal today to thank you for saving our lives. It won't cost you anything."
"And Uncle Wu, after you finish eating, I have something to tell you. Come on, come on."
Jiaming called Ara Taki Ichito to get off the carriage and approach the others.
Everyone invited Ara Taki Ichito to sit down, handed the menu to him, and rushed to offer to treat him. It looked like a fight was about to break out.
"Are you really planning to treat me? Let me tell you in advance, I have a big appetite."
Arataki Ichito glanced at the crowd with a strange look in his eyes.
Uncle Huang laughed, "Haha, Brother Wu, don't be polite with us. No matter how you repay your life-saving grace, it's never too much. If you are so stingy even when treating us to a meal, are you still a man?"
"That's right! Brother Wu, you personally saved my life last night."
"It's the same as if everyone was saved by Brother Wu!"
"No, I was saved by Brother Jiaming and Brother Wu!"
Everyone was pushing and joking around, and the atmosphere was filled with joy.
"Since you said so... then I won't be polite."
Arataki Ichito placed the menu on the panel and said,
"Then... let's order ten servings of each dish..."
.........
When the 10th person's portion of food was finished, everyone applauded and was full of admiration.
When the 20th portion was finished, everyone's faces were stiff and their eyes were filled with horror.
When the 50th portion was finished, everyone subconsciously opened their mouths in disbelief.
.........
"Hiccup~"
Arata Ichito put down the last plate, finished the 80th person's portion, stood up and stretched.
"thanks for treatment."
Jiaming stared at the other person's flat stomach, stunned, "Wow, he's... he can eat so much..."
"Don't dwell on this anymore. Tell me what you want to tell me."
Arataki Ichito and Jiaming walked side by side into the distance, talking as they walked.
Hearing this, Jiaming straightened his expression and looked serious.
"Uncle Wu, I might know someone who has clues about the monster you're looking for..."
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