Abandoned Woman Busy Farming

Chapter 2511: Chapter 2512: Trouble on the Boat

When Bai Ruozhu returned to the posthouse, Jiang Yichun asked with a cold face, ”What did he say?”

Bai Ruozhu pursed his lips and said, ”We didn’t even get to talk, Luzhi was there, and we almost ended up fighting.”

Jiang Yichun became nervous immediately, ”What happened? I should have gone with you.”

”Don’t worry, I poisoned him right away, so he couldn’t even lift a hand,” Bai Ruozhu said briefly about what happened. Jiang Yichun listened, visibly angry, and although he didn’t say anything, he secretly resolved to teach Luzhi a lesson the next time they met.

The next day, the astrologer came by. Qiu Zhi wanted another competition with him, but the astrologer simply glanced at him and said, ”I’m here on official business with Lord Jiang. Go play elsewhere.”

Qiu Zhi acknowledged, but only realized after the astrologer talked with Bai Ruozhu and Jiang Yichun: what did ”go play elsewhere” mean? Was he being treated like a child?

”I’ve discovered a few things,” the astrologer said bluntly.

Bai Ruozhu and Jiang Yichun were having breakfast and didn’t expect the astrologer to just burst in like that, so they felt a bit awkward and invited him to join them.

The astrologer had eaten before he went out and intended to decline, but the aroma tempted him, and seeing the variety on the table, he shamelessly sat down.

”Talk and eat, we’re not in a hurry,” Bai Ruozhu said.

The astrologer picked a small dumpling and continued, ”That Anben became an officer at the age of twenty, not considered late, and there was no reason his family couldn’t hold office. The other one was later, due to a common background, lacking opportunities, things like that.”

He took a bite of the pine-scented dumpling, and the aroma filled his mouth and nose so intensely he almost bit his tongue, forgetting to say anything else.

Bai Ruozhu and Jiang Yichun didn’t rush him; there’s nothing more important than eating.

After the meal, the astrologer realized he had eaten more than the other two, and blushed with embarrassment.

”This matter isn’t urgent. We can take our time. I’m more anxious about my senior brother; is there a quicker way to find him?” Bai Ruozhu asked. ”Would it help if I have something of his?”

The astrologer’s expression turned a bit gloomy, ”I’m under a curse by the Patriarch, and can’t perform rituals to trace his whereabouts. Otherwise, I wouldn’t be so helpless. But if the other side makes him show up, I will definitely get news.”

”It’s been a while. Perhaps the other side is about to act,” Bai Ruozhu mumbled.

As they were chatting, suddenly the sound of a woman’s miserable cries came from outside. The astrologer shot up, ”What’s going on?”

Bai Ruozhu instantly recognized it as the voice of Fo Lanying and sighed, ”She’s my companion. Her old ailment has flared up again, and it’s very painful.”

Hearing Fo Lanying’s cries made Bai Ruozhu’s heart ache. If Fo Lanying were on that mysterious island now, would her chances of getting ill be much less?

The astrologer had already left the room, following the sound. Bai Ruozhu and Jiang Yichun hurried after him.

”Did she use the evil technique?” the astrologer asked in surprise upon seeing Fo Lanying.

”You mean a forbidden technique?” Bai Ruozhu said with a bitter smile, ”She was harmed by her family elders and regrets it deeply now.”

She didn’t want others to misunderstand Fo Lanying, thinking she used the forbidden technique with a malicious intent. Bai Ruozhu knew clearly that back then, Fo Lanying was merely willful and proud but inherently good-hearted and even pitiable.

She was tempted by the second elder to use the Enlightenment Tablet. Although it was ultimately her own choice, at that time she was bent on avenging her mother, disregarding her own life.

”I know of an island at sea, quite special and could help her situation,” the astrologer suddenly said.

Bai Ruozhu and Jiang Yichun exchanged quick glances. Could the astrologer be referring to the one they passed by?

”There’s a naturally forming array that draws people into it, causing them to lose themselves. But the power of that place can relieve her pain. Even if someone accidentally enters the array, they will be sent out at most in ten days, and even if they don’t eat or drink, they will be fine,” the astrologer continued. ”However, you can only enter once and not repeatedly.”

”Did you say that people can automatically come out in ten days?” Bai Ruozhu exclaimed, seeing that the astrologer wasn’t joking.

She recalled the writing left by someone there, saying they didn’t know what the future held, and then nothing more was noted—not because they had died, but they were sent out after ten days!

”That’s why I call it miraculous. You seem to know this place?” the astrologer asked.

Jiang Yichun sighed and briefly recounted how they encountered the Black Pirates at sea, leading them to that place.

”If that’s the case, then they will emerge ten days after us. If they find nautical tools, they might reach Fusang Country soon,” Bai Ruozhu mused, rubbing his chin. ”They can send a message to She Zongyi to claim we stole the ship, meaning they could also send a distress signal.”

A flash of inspiration hit Bai Ruozhu; he remembered Fo Lanying hearing the system prompt to She Zongyi, mentioning his points were low.

He definitely didn’t get the system just recently. With all these years passed, it’s unlikely he didn’t save points. If his points are low now, he might have exchanged them for something big, like a sea vessel.

Bai Ruozhu’s lips twitched. Is it even reasonable? Others take years to build a ship, and he trades for one instantly.

”There’s no need for too much concern. If those pirates dare to land, I’ll take people to capture them, ridding the world of a danger. If She Zongyi contacts them, it will only expose himself,” the astrologer remarked.

”The astrologer’s right; those guys likely won’t land but continue robbing at sea to amass wealth,” Jiang Yichun said. ”But when they have enough loot, they will find a way to disembark and sell their goods.”

As they spoke, Fo Lanying’s cries subsided, and Bai Ruozhu relaxed, knowing once the pain passed, it wouldn’t recur for a while.

Suddenly, outside there was the sound of hurried footsteps, and then Mo Beishan rushed into the yard with several guards.

”Xiaojiang, I’m glad you’re here. I’m worried sick, there’s trouble!” Mo Beishan rushed over and said.

Jiang Yichun frowned, ”What’s going on?”

Mo Beishan then noticed the astrologer nearby, dressed in Fusang Country Yin Yang Master’s attire, quickly paid respects but his gaze drifted toward Jiang Yichun, indicating it was inconvenient to speak with outsiders present.

”It’s fine, the astrologer is one of us,” Jiang Yichun said.

”Our ship has been hijacked, and several ship workers were injured!” Mo Beishan immediately said.

Upon hearing this, Bai Ruozhu was incensed, ”Who did it?”

As Mo Beishan explained, Bai Ruozhu’s eyes widened in disbelief...