C5 Xiangyang

The first one to make a move was Gan Ning, his left fist striking out towards Chen Ren's chest with the force of a thunderbolt, Chen Ren's right hand was extended out to grab Gan Ning's left wrist, following the momentum of his punch, his body immediately leaned to the right, his right hand turned to grab Gan Ning's wrist, he turned around and kicked his leg, and began his counterattack. The two of them exchanged punches and kicks. In an instant, the two of them were at a stalemate.

Chen Ren's master, Tong Yuan, originally trained in spear arts. His martial arts were mostly used on the battlefield, so all three disciples that Tong Yuan had taught were all famous generals on the battlefield. However, when Chen Ren saved Tong Yuan, Tong Yuan was besieged by a group of enemies who were skilled in martial arts. He was not a match for them and was heavily injured. From then on, Tong Yuan also began to study this kind of travelling adventurous martial arts. Chen Ren, who had just become his disciple, also learned a martial arts that was completely different from his three senior brothers. As for Ganin, he was one of the few experts in the three kingdoms who was good at fighting. The two of them were evenly matched.

It was a pity that the boat they were on didn't have a hole from Gan Ning's punch, but a hole from either one of Chen's feet. However, since Ganin had already given the boatsman a gold ingot, the boatsman didn't feel any heartache. He just felt that it wasn't safe to stay on this ship, so he had long climbed onto the ship. Guo Jia, on the other hand, didn't know if she was already drunk or not, but she still stayed on the deck, drinking wine from time to time.

Finally, the small boat was unable to endure the devastation caused by the two and slowly began to sink downwards. Upon seeing this, the spectators immediately threw out a rope in the direction of the two.

"Big brother! "Grab the ropes!"

"This hero!" "Grab the ropes!"

"Young master!" "Grab the ropes!"

The brocade sails thief also admires the man, Chen Ren is able to be on par with their elder brother, naturally he admires his skill. As for Guo Jia, perhaps because he was unafraid when facing danger, the brocade sail thief also threw a rope towards him.

All three of them grabbed the rope at the same time, including Guo Jia, but Guo Jia and Gan Ning didn't forget to bring their wine jars along. With a pull from the sails, the three of them were pulled onto the boat that Ganin was on earlier. The difference was that both Chen Ren and Gan Ning landed firmly on the deck, while Guo Jia couldn't do it. However, Guo Jia, at the last moment, turned around, preferring to smash her back against the deck to protect the wine jar in her hands. Fortunately, it wasn't too heavy, but it still made Guo Jia, the weak scholar, grimace in pain.

The men who were hanging around the Yangtze River were all alcoholics. When they saw Guo Jia's expression, they all started laughing out loud. Chen Ren didn't know whether to laugh or cry as he looked at Guo Jia who was just sitting on the deck drinking wine. It looked like they couldn't fight anymore.

Gan Ning also had the same thought. He put down the jar of wine in his hands, cupped his hands, and said to Chen Ren in a clear voice, "I am Gan Ning from Ba Prefecture, Gan Xing Ba! A friend on the river gave me face and gave me a nickname: Sailboat Bandits! "

Chen Ren adjusted the robe on his body and returned to his scholarly appearance. He cupped his hands and smiled. "I am Chen Ren, a gift of words. I am from the Plains." The title of Peach Blossom Immortal was given by Guo Jia when he heard Chen's "Song of the Taohua". Chen Ren never boasted of himself.

Next, Chen Ren introduced Guo Jia. Gan Ning laughed out loud towards the sky and said, "I'm extremely happy today. Not only did I get to drink such a good wine, but I also got to know a hero like Brother Zi Ci!" Although Guo Jia's drunkard appearance was well appreciated by Gan Ning, Guo Jia saw him as a weak scholar. Naturally, a boorish man like Gan Ning would not deliberately get to know him.

Chen Ren also laughed, "No way!" Being able to meet a hero like Brother Xing Ba should be your son's honor! "

"Ah!" What a pity for the wine on that boat! And just like that, we sank to the bottom of the river! " As soon as Ganin was happy, he wanted to drink from the wine jar again, but after drinking so much, the jar had already reached the bottom. Gan Ning's face was filled with heartache and regret as he recalled the jars of fine wine that had sunk to the bottom of the river.

Brother Xing Ba! "I don't mind!" Chen Ren explained with a smile, "Those jars of wine have already been sealed by me, so it's impossible to get into the water."

Hearing that, Gan Ning's eyes immediately lit up and shouted, "Kids! Do you hear me? Quickly go down and fish for it! " As soon as Gan Ning's voice stopped, there were dozens of loud splashing sounds as he fell into the water.

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After staying on the Yangtze River for a few days and knowing that Chen Ren and his group were going to Xiangyang, Gan Ning insisted on personally sending them to Xiangyang. Of course, Chen Ren also returned the favor, giving Ganin several jars of fine wine that he fished out of the water. Guo Jia complained for quite a while.

When they got to the dock, Ganin knew that his identity as a water thief could not be revealed, so he had to leave. At the time of parting, Ganin also cherished the farewell, and with Chen Ren again.

After staying on the ship for a few days, this stomp on the ground was enough to cause Chen Ren to lose his footing, and Guo Jia's situation was even worse. Fortunately, the pier wasn't too far away from Xiangyang City, so the two shakily arrived at the city gates of Xiangyang City.

"You! And you! What do you two do? " Perhaps it was because the Chen Ren duo looked unfamiliar, the two of them were stopped by the city guards the moment they arrived at the city gate.

Guo Jia was about to open his mouth to speak, but he suddenly rushed over and started vomiting while squatting at the side. Chen Ren had no choice but to jump a few times. Feeling that he was no longer as empty as before, he walked up to the guards and bowed, "Honored officials, this student is a scholar from the north. I have come here at the invitation of a visitor to visit a friend."

"Interviewing friends?" The leader looked like a sergeant as he looked suspiciously at Chen. "Since you guys are from the north, you guys must have crossed the river. With just two weak scholars like you, how could you avoid the water thieves and safely cross the river? "

Hearing the question from the soldiers, Chen Ren could only laugh out loud, "It's probably the blessing of a saint!"

"Bullshit!" The leader cursed, "I think you two are really suspicious. Who knows, you might be the spy sent by that water bandit!"

Just as Guo Jia stood up and heard this, she raised her hand and pointed at the sergeant. Just as she was about to speak, her face changed and she squatted down to vomit.

"Someone come!" Tie them up for me! " That Colonel did not hold back and immediately ordered his men to surround Chen Ren and his son.

Chen Ren smiled bitterly. From the looks of it, it was impossible not to use force. However, if they did, they would not be able to enter Xiangyang City. The sky was already dark. Where could he go to find the Water Mirror Manor with the Sma Emblem?

"Stop!" Just as the soldiers were getting ready to put the ropes on Chen Ren, a voice that was not too loud, yet filled with authority, sounded out.

The leader turned his head and saw a carriage parked within the city gates. The sound came from within the carriage. When the sergeant saw the shape of the carriage, his face changed. He immediately stopped his men and ran to the front of the carriage, bowing and bowing, "I didn't know sir had arrived. I was rude."

"It doesn't matter. This official has done his duty!" A voice that was neither fast nor slow sounded from within the carriage. "However, these two people are guests that I have invited. They are definitely not thieves."

Captain was delighted. He lowered his head and answered, "Since you have proven it, it must be a misunderstanding. I will release him now!" Saying that, he waved his hand, and the soldiers that were surrounding Chen Ren and Zhou Weiqing immediately dispersed.

Chen Ren was a little curious. He and Guo Jia didn't seem to know such an influential person in Jing Prefecture. The only one that he recognized was the free Cloud Crane's Sima Hui. However, only a few scholarly men knew of the Water Mirror's name, so how could it be able to scare off these soldiers? Moreover, the sound coming from the carriage was definitely not Sima Hui's voice.

Just as Chen Ren was thinking this, the coachman in the carriage lightly shook the reins and slowly drove the carriage to Chen Ren's and Guo Jia's side. A well-maintained hand reached out and pulled open the carriage's curtain. A man slowly jumped down from the carriage.

The man was only in his early twenties. He had a white face and beard, and was dressed extravagantly. He was looking at Chen Ren with a smile on his face. The man bowed towards Chen Ren and asked, "Sir, are you the Peach Blossom Immortal?"

Chen Ren quickly returned the gesture. "I dare not call myself an immortal. I am Chen Zifu, and this is Yingchuan scholar Guo Jiajia." After introducing himself, Chen did not forget to introduce Guo Jia, who was squatting beside him and retching.

At this time, Guo Jia also stood up with a pale face. She wiped the corner of her mouth before turning around and forcing a smile, "I'm Guo Jia, I'm sorry for making you laugh!"

"It's fine, it's fine." The man waved his hand and said, "Brother Guo is a northerner, it's normal that he's not used to the river. "I am Qu Liang from Jing Prefecture. I am here to receive your request, Mr. Water Mirror. I am here to welcome the two of you."

Kui Liang? Chen Ren's eyes lit up. He didn't expect to meet so many famous people from the three kingdoms on this trip to Jingzhou. Although he was not inferior to Guo Jia, Zhuge Liang, or Jia Fan, he was definitely not much weaker than the wise men of Chen Gong and Cheng Yu. Therefore, the attitude of those soldiers and soldiers was very clear. The Qu Clan was one of the biggest clans in Jing Prefecture, how could a trivial sergeant disobey them?

Even though he wanted to, Chen Ren's movements did not slow down in the slightest. He cried out in shock, "So it's brother Kui, Chen Ren has long heard of your great name! "Nice to meet you!" Chen Ren wasn't lying when he said that. In his previous life, he had been studying these historical figures for a long time.