Chapter 2, Cheng County

Wearing a bamboo hat and burying his face in the shadows, Bai Yu closely followed Old Qin out of the courtyard

The old man who rescued him from the river is named Qin Mingsheng. He has lived in Cheng County for several decades, making a living by fishing. Cheng County has a population of over one million, which, if placed in the ancient Huaxia of Bai Yu's previous Earth, would at least be the scale of a county city. However, according to the information he has gathered, in the world he is in, Cheng County is merely an ordinary small county.

However, unexpectedly, the inexperienced young man was completely naive. He brought a batch of gold and iron to Cheng County, and was soon discovered by local thugs, who deceived him into a corner, killed him, and robbed his goods. His body was then thrown into the river, but it was possessed by Bai Yu

Therefore, Bai Yu has been quite low-key these days, hardly going out to make public appearances

Although the price is slightly cheaper than buying medicine directly from the market, it also saves the time spent on selling in the market. The time saved can be used for fishing, which can yield more catches. In this way, the income can be slightly higher than usual, and it is also convenient and stable

The man known as Uncle Chen said with a smile: "I am not joking, in two years, the suitors for Xiao Le's family will probably wear down your doorstep."

Cough, cough. Old Qin coughed a few times, his murky eyes filled with profound meaning as he glanced at Bai Yu's back. "Young Master Bai, judging by your attire, you must not be from an ordinary family, am I right?"

However, once the matter of his possession of the system is exposed, it will not be as simple as just the Bai family; rather, it will attract the attention of all the powerful individuals and top forces in this world. In an instant, he will be torn to shreds.

The previous incident of falling into the water was entirely an accident. Due to his status as a illegitimate child, he was not valued in the Bai family. Coupled with his mediocre talent and the lack of substantial resources provided, along with a meager monthly allowance, he was unable to support his normal martial arts training. To date, he has only managed to open thirty-four meridians in the first level of the Meridian Opening Realm, which places him at an average level among his peers in the family.

The youth possessed by him is coincidentally also named Bai Yu. He is a illegitimate son of the head of the Bai family in Jinyun County, located a thousand miles away, and belongs to the category of very inconspicuous illegitimate sons, often having a low presence in the Bai residence.

Then the leader glanced at Qin Le again and teased, "The little girl has become even more beautiful, haha." Hearing the leader's jest, Qin Le's face turned slightly red, and she said softly, "Uncle Chen is teasing me again"

In this vast and boundless world, there are countless cities of this size, as well as numerous countries and factions of various scales.

From Qin Mingsheng, it was learned that the most prosperous place he had ever visited was Chucheng, located ten thousand miles away. It is a truly colossal city, with a population of tens of millions, city walls reaching thirty-three zhang in height, covering an area of nearly one thousand square miles. It is also the capital of the State of Chu, one of the most powerful forces in the surrounding region.

Upon realizing his situation, Bai Yu secretly breathed a sigh of relief. Although he was a descendant of the Bai family, the overlords of Jinyun County, he had no intention of returning. Despite having taken on some memories, his soul had ultimately become that of another person.

The Meridian Realm is merely the lowest level for martial artists, while the Breaking Ordinary Realm is the second major level for martial artists

Although he is not possessing someone else, but rather traversing with a system attached, the existence of the system must absolutely not be exposed! It is even more important than possession! If he grows stronger in the future and is not afraid of the Bai family, then what does it matter if the matter of possession is revealed? He will have no fear!

Hearing Bai Yu's statement full of loopholes, the seasoned Qin Lao slightly raised the corner of his mouth, choosing not to expose Bai Yu, but merely continued to support the bamboo pole in his hand

He took out his savings accumulated over the years, relying on his identity as a member of the Bai family, and purchased a small batch of gold cloud iron at a low price from the family shop. He planned to transport it to Cheng County, a thousand miles away, to sell it, and then buy a batch of local specialties from Cheng County to bring back to Jinyun County for sale. Although the profit from this round trip was not substantial, it would be sufficient for him to enhance his cultivation for a period of time

Upon hearing these words, Qin Le's face turned as red as a ripe apple, and she pursed her lips, choosing not to speak further

Three men carried a fish basket to the back door of the restaurant, where a person who appeared to be the leader stood at the back door, calling over several young attendants to weigh the fish and then settle the payment.

The little girl is named Qin Le, and she is the granddaughter of Qin Mingsheng. As for Qin Le's parents, every time Old Man Qin mentions them, he shakes his head, sighs twice, and is unwilling to elaborate further. Bai Yu, being perceptive, did not continue to inquire.

Because from what he learned from his memories, this world is not only inhabited by martial artists who can scale walls and have astonishing strength, but also by mysterious and enigmatic sorcerers! He does not know what abilities sorcerers possess; what if one happens to have the ability to possess others? Moreover, the higher-ups of the Bai family just happen to know that sorcerers have this ability, and if they misunderstand him, that would be disastrous

Not content with mediocrity, Bai Yu inadvertently overheard a conversation between two traveling merchants in a tavern. Upon learning that the local specialty, Jinyun Iron, was selling well in other counties, he was inspired to pursue the idea of becoming a merchant himself to make a profit.

However, if he does not return to the Bai family, there is still a problem that needs to be resolved, which is that group of thugs. They witnessed him being killed and then thrown into the river. If he now appears alive before their eyes, it will undoubtedly lead to a lot of trouble

The river surface ripples with a deep blue hue, and a few gentle breezes sweep by, leaving one feeling exceptionally refreshed and invigorated

Even if two completely unfamiliar individuals share the same body, their daily habits and unintentional small gestures will reveal the existence of the other. Who knows if there might be entities in this world capable of possession? If he were to be mistaken for an old monster that has taken over a body, and subsequently imprisoned or killed, how unjust that would be

Upon hearing Elder Qin's inquiry, Bai Yu chuckled and said, "Yes, I was once a member of a small clan, but I was expelled from my home for violating clan rules. I had no choice but to venture out to make a living. A few days ago, I accidentally fell into the water, and I am grateful to Elder Qin for your assistance in saving me."

However, now that his physical injuries have mostly healed, he could no longer shamelessly stay at Old Qin's house to take advantage of his hospitality. After discussing with Old Qin, he offered to help with fishing as compensation and temporarily resided in Old Qin's home

The ancient and quaint streets, imbued with the charm of the Jiangnan region, have gradually allowed Bai Yu to adapt to this world

Seeing Mr. Qin and his party of three approaching, the leader of the group first called out, "Uncle Qin, you have arrived. How was the harvest today?" Mr. Qin responded with a smile, saying it was satisfactory

Soon, the weight of the fish caught today was announced, and the payment was settled and handed over to Old Qin. Uncle Chen looked at Bai Yu, who was standing behind Old Qin wearing a straw hat, and was momentarily taken aback. He cast a curious glance at Bai Yu's figure but did not inquire further.

However, fishing is not a simple task. At first, Bai Yu indeed made quite a few blunders, which caused Qin Le, this little girl, to cover her mouth and laugh incessantly

Today's harvest is quite abundant. Every time, Old Qin sells the fish he catches to a certain restaurant in the city on a long-term basis. According to Old Qin, many fishermen in the city sell their catches and other harvests directly to numerous restaurants in the city