Chapter 348: Traveling Together
Xiahe City has no prohibition of flying, but Duan Qing still landed outside the city gate and entered through the city gate.
After entering the city, Duan Qing opened his perception and found many monks in the city.
However, it was late at night and there were few pedestrians on the street. He sensed that there was no monk on the street. Duan Qing didn't want to disturb and ask rashly, so he simply found an inn in the city to stay first and wait until tomorrow morning.
According to his perception, there were two other monks in the inn where he lived, which was why he chose this inn.
After tomorrow morning, he went to ask the two monks, and he should be able to find out the news of the Qingjiang boat meeting.
The night passed quickly. The next morning, Duan Qing left the inn early and wandered at the door of the inn, ready for a "chance encounter"!
Not long after, he sensed that the two monks moved and seemed to be ready to leave.
Soon, two monks walked out of the inn one after another. Duan Qing was about to ask about the Qingjiang boat meeting, but he was suddenly stunned.
It turned out that there were not two people walking out of the inn, but three people!
Two of the female monks dressed as Taoist nuns were the two he sensed, both of whom were in the middle stage of the Questioning Heart Realm. However, behind the two Taoist nuns, there was an old man with white beard!
He had never sensed the existence of the old man before.
With just one glance, Duan Qing was sure that this old man's cultivation must be far better than his, most likely a strong man in the Spiritual Sea Realm!
The smile on his face that had been prepared in advance froze for a moment, and then he quickly pretended to be calm and turned around and walked away like nothing had happened.
I thought there were only two people in the middle stage of the Questioning Heart Realm, but suddenly there was an old man with unfathomable cultivation, which was not in line with his original expectations.
For people with such cultivation, Duan Qing naturally had to avoid them and avoid provoking them.
"Stop!"
At this moment, a clear shout suddenly sounded behind Duan Qing.
Duan Qing turned around and looked at the three people with a puzzled look. "What's the matter, fellow Taoist?"
One of the nuns pointed at Duan Qing with her hands on her hips and said fiercely: "What's your intention in following us?"
Duan Qing looked embarrassed. At this point, he was too lazy to hide it and said frankly: "Haha, to be honest, I actually want to find out where the Qingjiang boat will be. I have no ill intentions!"
"I don't believe you! How can a cultivator from Dingzhou not know where the Qingjiang boat will be? Don't quibble!" The nun didn't believe Duan Qing's words at all and said aggressively.
Duan Qing was immediately overwhelmed and regretted his decision. Why did he choose to stay in this inn?
It can be seen that the old man behind the nun's eyes fell on him. He knew that if he didn't explain things clearly today, he might not be able to settle it well!
In a flash, Duan Qing suddenly had an idea.
"I am not a cultivator from Dingzhou, but I came from Yuezhou. I really don't know where the Qingjiang boat will be." Duan Qing continued to explain.
"Huh! You said you came from Yuezhou! What's the proof?" The Taoist nun was relentless.
I was waiting for you to say this!
Duan Qing looked normal and took out the Qianlin Order given to him by Lu Yuan from his bag. "I am a member of the Qianlin Sect of Yuezhou, and I have this Qianlin Order as proof!"
He said this to get out as soon as possible. If he really said that he came from Xiaonanjie, how could he prove it? He couldn't prove it at all!
And the key point was that he didn't know if the three people would have any prejudice against him if they knew that he came from the Three Heavens.
Therefore, in comparison, it is better to say that it is convenient for the disciples of Qianlin Sect to come. It just so happens that he also has the Qianlin Order given to him by Lu Yuan as proof.
Anyway, Qianlin Sect is also in the southern end of Yuezhou, which can be said to be in a remote corner. It is normal that they don't know about Dingzhou.
As for whether the three people recognize Qianlin Order, that is not within his consideration. After all, the Qianlin Order in his hand is real. Even if the three people don't believe it, he has only this one explanation.
As soon as Duan Qing brought out the Qianlin Order, not only the Taoist nun who was talking to Duan Qing, but also another Taoist nun who looked almost the same as her, stared at the Qianlin Order.
After looking for a while, the two seemed a little uncertain and looked back at the white-bearded old man behind them.
The old man just glanced at the Qianlin Order and nodded slightly, obviously recognizing the Qianlin Order.
"Oh, it turns out that you are really a Taoist friend from the Qianlin Sect. If you want to ask for directions, just ask for directions. Why do you have to be so mysterious? I thought you had some intentions!"
When the Taoist nun saw the old man nod, her attitude immediately changed.
Hearing this, Duan Qing smiled awkwardly. "I just arrived in Dingzhou and I am unfamiliar with the place. I acted cautiously. I am sorry to make the two Taoist friends and seniors laugh at me!"
"What are you talking about! By the way, Taoist friends are going to the Qingjiang Boat Meeting, right?" The Taoist nun waved her hand.
Duan Qing nodded. "That's right. If you know where it is, please help me."
"Jiuding City Daoist, you know that the Qingjiang Boat Fair is held on the Qingjiang River outside Jiuding City. There are about ten days left before the Qingjiang Boat Fair begins this year. You can go there then." The Taoist nun explained directly.
"I see. Thank you for your help." Duan Qing bowed and thanked him.
It turns out that the Qingjiang Boat Fair is just outside Jiuding City. I spent so much time to find out!
Jiuding City is the largest city in Dingzhou, probably located in the middle of Dingzhou. According to his current route, he should be able to arrive in a few days.
Knowing where the Qingjiang Boat Fair is, Duan Qing did not wait to continue to entangle with the three people. He immediately clasped his fists to the three people and said, "I will not disturb the two Daoists and seniors. I will take my leave first."
After saying that, she turned around and left without hesitation.
"Wait a minute!" The Taoist nun suddenly stopped Duan Qing.
Duan Qing looked back at the Taoist nun with some confusion. "What else do you want, fellow Taoist?"
The Taoist nun chuckled. "Don't be so anxious, fellow Taoist. Actually, we are also going to the Qingjiang Boat Meeting. How about we go together?"
Although the Taoist nun didn't say anything, she also looked at Duan Qing with hope.
Duan Qing's heart was beating fast. Why would this person invite him to go with him for no reason? He subconsciously felt that something was wrong.
Thinking of this, he cast his eyes on the white-bearded old man.
The white-bearded old man stroked his beard and smiled. "As fellow Yuezhou cultivators, we should help each other. You can go together."
The old man said so, but it was difficult for Duan Qing to refuse.
After all, he had already introduced himself, and they were also going to the Qingjiang Boat Meeting. If he refused, wouldn't it seem that his behavior was abnormal, that he had something to hide, and that he was suspicious!
Oh, forget it, we are just traveling together anyway. Even if the white-bearded old man is a strong man in the Spirit Sea Realm, if he wants to harm him, he can run away with the Spirit Boat!
Just let him lead the way!
"Then I will obey your order!" Although he was reluctant in his heart, Duan Qing had to agree.
Seeing Duan Qing agree, the two Taoist nuns smiled and surrounded Duan Qing, asking questions one by one.
"As a cultivator of Qianlin Sect, why did you come to Dingzhou Qingjiang Boat Meeting from afar?"
"I heard that Qianlin Sect has always been responsible for guarding the Bottle Sea. Have you been to the Bottle Sea?"
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