Chapter 659: Sun Baolu

Chapter 659: Sun Baolu

“Yu’er Kingdom?” Yang Xiaohai was confused. He had never heard of the place when he was traveling with Senior Li.

Sun Baolu was confused too. “You never heard of it before? The Dharma Sect destroyed Si Qi. The Dharma Sect attacked different nations and absorbed them into their own land. They called it the Yu’er Kingdom, and their official religion is, naturally, the Dharma Sect’s. I’ve heard that the war was very intense, to the point that even Immortals descended from the Heavens. You will die if you go to Hou Shu right now.”

Yang Xiaohai frowned when he heard the news. He had finally made it to Qing Qiu and was about to reach Hou Shu, then something unfortunate like this happened.

He could've waited a few years if he had caught wind of these events while he was in Cowheart Village, but now he was already halfway through his journey. It was too dangerous to continue, but it would be a waste of time if he returned now. He didn’t know what to do.

“Also, I’ve heard from the refugees from Hou Shu that Hou Shu could not win against the Yu’er Kingdom. Hou Shu forcefully conscripted any male taller than a carriage wheel. Xiaohai, you can’t go there now.”

Yang Xiaohai was worried, “They’ll be forced to fight in the war as long as they’re male...?? Then doesn’t that mean my father and brother will have to fight?”

“Are they from Hou Shu? If so, then I’m afraid they won’t be able to avoid being sent to war.”

Yang Xiaohai became even more anxious. I finally received news about my family, and now they are going to be gone?

He hesitated and looked at Zhao Xiumei for reassurance. He then looked at Sun Baolu. “Baolu, can you help me? Let my wife stay here for the moment. I want to go and check out Hou Shu myself.”

“No!”

“No!”

Both Sun Baolu and Zhao Xiumei refused at the same time.

“I will follow you wherever you go. I’m your wife, so don’t you dare try to leave me!”

“Xiaohai, I’m not trying to scare you, but you really can’t go to Hou Shu. Even merchants with escorts were done in!”

“Listen to me!” Yang Xiaohai's eyes were red when he shouted over them. “Do you know how much I envied other children with caring parents back when I was a beggar?

He felt weird. He had never had this feeling when he inhaled smoke before. Borrowing the wisdom of the Heavenly Immortal seemed to be a unique experience.

The tribe members carried on with their discussion, their voices slowly quieting down as Yang Xiaohai listened to them.

“Hei!” They shouted in unison and clapped.

The smoke dispersed instantly.

Sun Baolu listened to some elders talking before explaining to Yang Xiaohai. “They have a method. You said your parents are boat people living on the sea, right?”

“Yes.”

“Then the elders have a plan for that. Rather than traveling on land, travel through the sea instead. The elderly remembered there was a boatman who operated on the border between Hou Shu and Qing Qiu. If you pay him money, he can send you to where your parents are. That way, you won’t encounter the soldiers.”

“Really?!” Yang Xiaohai said excitedly.

“Yeah. Their memory is probably accurate since they rode it ten years ago. Wait here. I will ask them to draw a map and write a letter. Make sure to give it to the captain so that he doesn’t try to rob you.”

Sun Baolu set to work.

Yang Xiaohai had finally found a way to return home. He looked at the map that showed the border between Qing Qiu and Hou Shu.

He looked at how close they were and he got excited. Soon, he could finally see his family.

“Thank you Sun Baolu. You’ve helped me greatly!” Yang Xiaohai gave him a dense gold bar.

“What are you trying to do? Are you looking down at me?” Sun Baolu refused the gold bar but then whispered to Yang Xiaohai, “Xiaohai, do you have empty rooms at Cowheart Village?”