sbdcsierra Chapter 551: Return from a Long Journey
Chapter 551: Return from a Long Journey
Meeting Li Qi halfway through the journey was a wonderful thing. The big city near the sea was so prosperous, and the manpower and material resources consumed by the big boat crossing the sea were so huge that they were immeasurable.
Only a young man like Li Qi, who has no shortage of money, is qualified to enjoy such treatment. Mountains have mountain roads, and water has water roads. The poor go by mountains, and the rich go by water. Each has his own way.
By chance, Li Changxiao also walked along the rich road for a while, spent a lot of effort, and successfully boarded the boat. Thanks to Li Qi's blessing, he got a ground-level room and looked around curiously. He was shocked.
It is said that there is a big change every ten years.
The large boat leading to the Lingtian Dynasty was decorated with carved beams and painted buildings, and was glittering with jewels. It looked more like a towering building than a means of transportation. The wood used was all of the best quality, and even the monks felt that such a large boat was really luxurious.
Li Changxiao asked Li Qi when such a large ship was built, how many years it took, and how much it cost. Li Qi smiled and replied that such a ship was built just two years ago and it took about ten years.
Li Qi stood on the bow deck, overlooking the entire Xiangkou town, and told Li Changxiao that although this ship was docked here, it did not belong to any country. It was built by dozens of countries to facilitate exchanges and transport rare items.
The reason why Fuyao Tianxia is called "the world" rather than "the continent" is because it is too big. Even though it is surrounded by endless seas outside, if you just look at Fuyao Tianxia, there are countless oceans, mountains, and swamps, and you can't see the end at a glance. Therefore, calling it a "continent" is obviously not comprehensive.
Both the Lingtian Dynasty and the Chitian Dynasty have extremely long coastlines. Due to the Ten Thousand Immortals Summit, the exchanges between them have been very close. In addition, the reform has stagnated, and the Tianji Dao, which is not about increasing lifespan but is thriving in its application.
Although merchants and traders continued to spread it, it gradually became widely used. This giant boat, which is nearly 100 feet high, is a good example. The structure and decoration of the boat must have been integrated with the Heavenly Secret Dao to achieve such a scale.
That was why Li Changxiao was surprised. He had not seen such a large-scale tool for a long time since his soul was cut off. The Lingtian Dynasty's magic flying boat and Lingtian Shenzhou also had such a grand appearance. He still remembered that when he was born in a humble family, he saw many princes boarding the Lingtian Shenzhou at a birthday banquet of a country and proudly traveling in the territory of the Lingtian Dynasty. The huge boat was suspended in the sky, and the clouds could be seen by reaching out, and it flew into the unknown depths of the clouds facing the morning glow...
He just looked at it, and he was shocked by the huge boat, and his memory was still fresh and he would never forget it. Now, he stood on the bow of the huge boat, and he was shocked by this huge thing, and his memory was deep.
This giant ship, named "Seventeen", was built with the combined efforts of seventeen countries. Could it be that Li Qi was of noble status, and Li Changxiao was not sure, that he could just let things take their course and see such a giant?
Hundred-foot ship.
Looking back, the night has quietly fallen, and dots of lights are reflected on the sea. The ship has not yet set out, and I don’t know what it is waiting for, but distinguished guests have already checked in one after another. None of them are ordinary people. They are all dressed in beautiful clothes, wearing various accessories, and some are served by maids and servants.
Arrogant and domineering people are almost never found. When they get on the boat, they try to get close to each other and say a few flattering words when they meet. It is better to make friends than to make enemies. Even if Li Changxiao falls asleep on the deck, passers-by will be kind enough to spread a quilt for him, and then praise him with a smile, saying that this young man has a very graceful sleeping posture.
It's not that all the people on the boat are good people, but they are definitely smart people. Li Changxiao curiously visited the "Seventeen Giant Boats". The giant boat has four levels, corresponding to "Heaven and Earth, Xuan and Huang". Huang is the lowest, which is for merchants in the mortal world. Xuan is slightly higher, for reformers, people who prolong their lives, etc. The earth level is higher, for the families of officials from various countries, and famous and promising people in the rivers and lakes, temples, and various industries. As for the heaven level, even Li Qi didn't know about it, and he didn't dare to explore it easily.
Li Changxiao walked through the lanes of the giant boat. Even the handrails were inlaid with exquisite jade. He could pick one off and sell it for a good price.
There were wine shops, black markets, and brothels on the ship. If ordinary people fell into this place, they would be deeply trapped and unable to extricate themselves. Li Changxiao went to the rice wine shop and spent more than 20 taels of silver to drink a sip of the wine called "Qiong Yu Niang". After drinking it, his face turned pale. The wine tasted too light and had too much sweetness. It was delicious, but it was not worth 20 taels. Fortunately, it was recorded in Li Qi's account, and he turned around to taste other wines.
After boarding the ship, we waited for another three days.
The huge boat then began to sail towards the Lingtian Dynasty, and it was unknown how long it would take. When it reached the center of the sea, in the lobby of the boat, a woman in a red skirt was dancing gracefully, and the scholars and wealthy men below were all watching her charm intently, and burst into applause from time to time.
If you don't like the sight of beautiful women dancing with red sleeves, you can move to the other side, where there is an opera troupe performing. There are rows of tables below and you can sit there. Wine, food, and fruits will be brought to you. You can either take a nap to rest in the melodious music or enjoy the performance with relish.
Li Qi and Wu Qiuyuebai especially loved to sing songs. They would sit there for three or two hours without moving. Li Changxiao felt sleepy after sitting for half an hour, so he lay down on the table and dozed off. But within half a quarter of an hour, a woman came in. Her appearance and figure were both top-notch. Without saying a word, she began to massage Li Changxiao's legs and waist.
Thinking that this must be the guest who was exhausted during the day, the slender fingers pressed with measured pressure, and the craftsmanship was truly impeccable. Li Changxiao snored and enjoyed the service he deserved.
The girl was also happy. The job of massaging shoulders and pressing thighs was not really hard. She could devote some attention to listening to the music. Besides, the customer was handsome, so she did not feel tired at all while serving him.
Anyway, that's it.
The huge ship that symbolizes the brilliance of "Tianji Dao" is moving closer to the Chitian Dynasty little by little. It would be great if the world could be so prosperous.
During the remaining days, Li Changxiao, Li Qi and others drank and had fun.
On this day, Li Qi still wanted to find Li Changxiao and go boating together, but he saw that person standing in front of a pillar.
Li Changxiao was fully focused and reached out to stroke it gently.
The material chosen for this wooden pillar is dragon gold wood, which is harder than gold and stone, and not easy to break. It is a veritable "pillar material". Looking at the beam again, there is a familiar smell and faintly visible flying dragon patterns.
If Li Changxiao was not mistaken, this piece of wood... should have come from the Lingtian Divine Ship of the Lingtian Dynasty. Unexpectedly, the Lingtian Divine Ship was scrapped, but its pillar of wood came here.
Will the remains of the heyday of immortal cultivation also turn into bricks and tiles of the Tianji Dao like this stone pillar?
Li Changxiao's gaze looked through the window and fell on the endless sea.
A giant boat named "Seventeen" cut through the sea, cutting through the moonlight, and the dancing figures in the fire were reflected on the water.
Look further ahead.
Getting closer...
Haven't been back for a long time.