There were even people who set up a simple incense table at home to worship this “Dragon King”.
On the other hand, the villagers did not delay. They escorted Kong Bao and set off for the county city.
…
Three days passed in a flash.
Zhou Jing kept rushing on his journey along the river.
Although he was penniless, he had the item analysis function. He was not afraid of starving in the wilderness. He could just casually pick some fruits to fill his stomach. He could also use the wind to sweep down some birds to cook and eat.
He did not stay idle on the way. He would analyze and appraise any plants he encountered to familiarize himself with the plants and herbs of this world.
As they advanced, the road became wider and wider, and there were gradually more pedestrians. Boats also began to appear frequently on the river.
Zhou Jing journeyed along the road until he finally saw the outline of the Ning Tian Prefecture.
This was a majestic city, full of crouching tigers and hidden dragons. It had a large river in front and was located on the side of the mountain range. The terrain served as a natural defense for the place, making it a favorable location for prosperity.
On the surface of the river not far away was the West Gate Dock. It was like a huge lake, with hundreds of ships of various sizes parked there. The big ones were merchant ships as tall as the houses, and the small ones were fishing boats that could only seat three to four people.
Even from afar, he could hear the commotion at the docks. It was a bustling scene.
“It’s indeed prosperous. It’s countless times more lively than An Lin Prefecture.”
Zhou Jing’s heart jumped as he saw the scene.
He did not enter the city, avoiding the travelers and instead followed the slope of the wild forest by the road to the shore of the river. He looked at the ships at the harbor, bobbing up and down the calm river surface.
“Whether I can scare the entire Ning Tian Prefecture depends on this stunt…”
Zhou Jing calculated in his heart and used the reflection on the water to tidy up his appearance. Only then did he calm down and take action.
At the same time.
A merchant ship was sailing on the river, getting closer and closer to the West Gate Dock.
A middle-aged man in luxurious clothes with white hair at his temples stood at the bow of the ship, looking at Ning Tian Prefecture with a worried expression.
Beside him was a young man with similar facial features. He was wearing a light blue scholar’s robe, speaking comforting words to the older man,
“Father, don’t worry. We’ve invited Physician Zhang. The Old Granduncle will definitely be able to treat his illness.”
The middle-aged man sighed in response,
“I’ve scoured through all the famous physicians and doctors in Ning Tian Prefecture, but no one knows about the old master’s illness. If this Miracle Hand Zhang Jingduan, who has a great reputation in the Green Forest, is worthy of his reputation and can treat the old master’s strange illness, it’s not in vain for me to personally come and ask for help…
Otherwise, once the old master falls, my Ye family will most likely lose our pillar of support. The other branch families will definitely covet the position of the family head.”
This middle-aged man’s name was Ye Shunzhong, and he was the current head of the Ye family. The young man beside him was called Ye Yingguang, and he was Ye Shunzhong’s son.
The Ye family in Ning Tian was a rich merchant in the Jiangchun area. Their business was spread throughout several states, and their wealth was huge. They were famous in the entire Southern domain.
In the Ning Tian Prefecture, everyone naturally knew about the Ye Family. You could find out from the mouths of just about anyone who lived within the city on how the Ye family had been vying with two other rich families in the city for the title of “The Richest within Ning Tian Prefecture”.
However, three months ago, the old master in charge of the Ye family fell ill. The Ye family immediately put out a summons for a doctor to come and treat him.
Money moved people’s hearts. Almost the entire city’s doctors temporarily abandoned the commoners who came to see a doctor. They gathered at the Ye family for a consultation and almost wore out the doorstep of the Ye family. However, in the end, no one knew what illness Grandpa Ye had.
This matter also spread throughout the city. The entire Ning Tian Prefecture knew that Grandma Ye had contracted a strange illness that no one knew about, and it became a topic of discussion.
Ye Shunzhong was the head of the household and had long been nurtured as a successor. After the old master fell ill, his health worsened day by day, he had been anxiously looking for famed doctors to help cure the illness.
Not long ago, he found out that Zhang Jinduan, one of the three famous doctors of the Green Forest, happened to be around the Jiangchun area. He hurriedly went to invite him to the Ning Tian Prefecture to treat Grandpa Ye. This was almost his last hope.
At this moment, a green-robed old man carrying a medicine box walked out of the cabin. When he saw the Ye father and son, he walked over.
Upon seeing this person, Ye Shunzhong immediately bowed and said,
“Doctor Zhang, we’re about to arrive at Ning Tian Prefecture. If you can treat my grandfather, the entire Ye family will thank you for your kindness.”
“Brother Ye, there’s no need to do this. I’ll do my best.”
The green-robed old man hurriedly cupped his hands in return. He was Zhang Jinduan, one of the three famous doctors of the Green Forest.
The two of them chatted politely as the Ye Family’s merchant ship slowly docked at the West Gate Docks.
At this moment, countless ships on the river suddenly burst into an uproar that resounded through the sky.
Ye Shunzhong looked in the direction of the noise in shock.
On the hundreds of ships moored in front of the jetty, countless boatmen were running around and gathered beside the ships. They pointed in the direction of the Ye family’s merchant ship and exclaimed.
The contents of the shout floated over with the river wind. It was intermittent and not clear enough, so one could only vaguely hear words like “immortal”, “Dragon King”, and “River God”.
“What happened?”
Ye Shunzhong was puzzled, so he simply looked back in the direction pointed by the countless sailors.
What he saw made him feel as if he had been struck by lightning. His jaw almost dislocated as he froze.
Not far away on the river, there was actually a black-robed man stepping on the water, causing ripples with every step. He was walking slowly as if he was taking a stroll.
“This… Could this be an immortal?!”
Ye Shunzhong and the other two beside him had similar expressions. They were shocked and could not look away.
Under the dumbfounded gazes of countless people at the jetty, this figure walked over the river towards them!
His actions were carefree and relaxed, as if he was an immortal strolling along the river towards the jetty.