Chapter 5, the third dream
It is the superior mystical skill of the Daoist sect, treading upon the Seven Stars and wielding the power of thunder
Traitor, no wonder he was discovered by the authorities
Yin Shengzhi was seen following the direction of the Big Dipper, each step he took left a footprint half an inch deep on the sandy beach, as clear as if carved by a knife or axe
At this moment, Yin Shengzhi could naturally disregard his brothers on the shore and directly command the ship to flee
At the same time, there was a sensation of the world spinning, the knife did not penetrate too deeply, yet the feeling was such that it was evident I had been poisoned, and it was a deadly poison that could seal the throat upon seeing blood
Tonight, he came here, seemingly with the purpose of ... ...
At this moment, we finally saw this bay, which is flanked by land on both sides, and is surprisingly a natural harbor, even featuring a simple dock and walkway.
Since the authorities have surrounded us from the land, we shall escape by sea
Yin Shengzhi made a decisive decision: "Board the ship, we are leaving!"
Yin Shengzhi walked over with his hands behind his back. Upon seeing him, the few men who clearly looked like seasoned fighters were not startled but rather delighted, each shouting: "Xiangzhu, you have come!"
Fortunately, within the realm of Yin Sheng, the essence was refined to purity, allowing a single breath of true energy to suppress the potent poison.
This time, Yin Shengzhi seems to have developed a sense of autonomy, no longer merely a bystander as before, but rather appears to be able to influence some aspects of consciousness.
Since the scoundrel Fu Kang'an took office as the Governor of Liangjiang, he has been extremely strict in dealing with our Red Flower Society. Otherwise, why would we risk coming out in such heavy rain to deliver goods
Eh, am I not a Daoist being chased by someone? When did I become the incense master of the Red Flower Society?
"Take advantage of the heavy rain and quickly send these items away; we must not let the authorities discover them!" Yin Shengzhi instructed in a low voice
"Incense Master..." Su Afu was already drenched in cold sweat, exclaiming.
This is a secret technique of the Daoist school, not only the true transmission of stepping on the stars and walking the path, but also a formidable martial art of footwork
"I am afraid of getting caught in the rain, so I didn't dare to lift it out!" said the strong man
It is no wonder that these individuals would act furtively, especially on such a perilous rainy night, risking capsizing to come here secretly
A strong man said indignantly that if Fu Kang'an were in front of him at that moment, he would surely chop Fu Kang'an in half with a single strike!
Suddenly, several strong men brandished their gleaming steel knives, contrasting with the lightning, and shouted: "Who goes there?"
As if rehearsed countless times, when the traitor's dagger pierced Yin Shengzhi's flesh, the longsword in Yin Shengzhi's hand had already pierced his throat
However, he still drew the long sword from his waist and said, "You prepare to set sail, I will go to assist our brothers on the shore"
It is not good, the news has leaked, a large group of people is coming, possibly officials and soldiers
At this moment, the ship has already docked and is unloading cargo. In the flash of lightning, the shadow of Yin Shengzhi has become clear.
Even so, this is still not enough. Following Yin Shengzhi, they began to move, their feet already turning in accordance with the steps of the Dougang technique.
At that time, he escaped from pursuit, wandering the rivers and lakes, and seemingly by a stroke of fate, joined the anti-Qing organization, the Honghua Association, quickly becoming a leader due to his exceptional skills
It can be said that they are the elite under his command; if it were not for this batch of goods, he would never have dispatched them all.
At that moment, Yin Shengzhi suddenly caught a glimpse of a bright flash of a blade from the corner of his eye; it was the man who had been sent to deliver the news, who unexpectedly drew a short knife from his bosom and lunged it towards Yin Shengzhi.
Until this moment, Yin Shengzhi finally came to a stop, closed his eyes to consolidate his energy, and the thunderous power he had just absorbed was already circulating throughout his body, completely refined
Hurry and set sail! Yin Shengzhi shouted sternly
Rows of items wrapped in oiled paper, with straw interspersed in between. The sizes of the barrels are uniform, showcasing exquisite craftsmanship, far surpassing the bird guns used by the imperial court and government officials
Yin Shengzhi nodded slightly. Although Su Afu was tall and strong, and his words were often sharp, his ability to get things done was indeed impressive, making him Yin Shengzhi's right-hand man.
In the blink of an eye, such a thought flashed through Yin Shengzhi's mind
Normal ships would never come to this desolate dock on such a dangerous rainy night
At this moment, amidst the sound of wind and rain, Yin Shengzhi faintly heard the sound of hooves and various other noises
On the ground, there are exactly sixty-four footprints, neither more nor less, perfectly forming a complete circle.
The imperial navy is in disarray, and on a night of pouring rain, it is certain that they will not be able to intercept us...
Yin Shengzhi walked up to a row of wooden boxes, pried open one of the boxes, and to his surprise, found that it contained Western firearms
Yin Sheng was astonished, and then a tide of memories surged forth.
It seems that several years have passed since the last time the mountain temple was pursued
At this moment, a wooden boat unexpectedly sailed through the wind and waves, preparing to dock.
Then Su Afu shivered, and only then did he realize what was happening. He went out to take a look and said, "Not good, there are traitors colluding. The Tartars have come too quickly and have already surrounded us... Hiss, the real Tartars of the Eight Banners are all over the city. What should the incense master do? The brothers on the shore..."
The rainy night voyage, the desolate dock, all of this indicates that this place is not a good one
At this moment, a man who had been on lookout outside burst in in a panic, shouting.
Faster than his thoughts was the movement of his hands; the flash of the sword light arrived before the follow-up action.
The possession of firearms by private individuals is indeed a grave offense that could lead to the destruction of families, far more serious than the trafficking of illicit salt. No wonder it is shrouded in such secrecy
Yin Shengzhi was not the least bit surprised by the arrival of the ship, standing with his arms crossed on the shore waiting, as another bolt of lightning struck down.
There are more than 20 crew members on this ship, half of whom have already disembarked to transfer the cargo. At this moment, amidst the flashes of lightning, it can be seen that they have already been surrounded by the Tatar soldiers
He walked into the cabin, and every person he encountered along the way was a robust man, all disciples of the Red Flower Society. Each one was a seasoned warrior, having seen blood and taken lives.
Since ancient times, the sale of salt and iron has been a monopoly. Anyone who sells salt without the permission of the court, except for the authorized salt merchants, is considered to be smuggling. Once caught, the consequence is beheading
It turns out that Yin Shengzhi is actually the incense master of this group, and the items they are transporting are none other than sea salt
The traitor displayed an expression of disbelief, emitting a hissing sound from his throat before collapsing
"Master of the incense, this is indeed a valuable item that we purchased at a high price from those red-haired foreigners..."
Yin Sheng's face was as沉如水, and he did not listen to his nonsense, only asking: "Where are those goods?"
At this moment, he nodded slightly and strode forward, stepping up to open a burlap sack that had been lowered, revealing the white and yellow sea salt inside