Chapter 1 Water Man

Chunshan River is a famous southern river in the world, flowing through two provinces, mainly located in the Jiangchun (Province) area, passing through many counties and prefectures, with countless fishing families and an unknown number of people living by the water.

The misty waves ripple on the turquoise water. The river surface is like an inverted mirror, reflecting the vast blue sky.

It was noon, at a deserted riverside not far from any inhabitants.

The earthen beach stretched into the river, with lush aquatic plants and occasional willows adorning the shore, swaying gently.

Suddenly, a glimmer of light appeared on the shore, engulfing the river water, wet mud, and aquatic plants, quickly reorganizing and solidifying into a human body.

It was a slightly plump man with a high nose and deep-set eyes – none other than Apostle No. 3, Bill.

Zhou Jing abruptly opened his eyes and sat up.

"Hah… not bad, this time it’s a water man."

He was already skilled, quickly adapting to the apostle's body. Then he poked his head out and glanced at the river surface.

The familiar face he hadn't seen for a long time once again entered his sight.

"It’s been a while since I've seen this face. I'm actually a little nostalgic…"

Zhou Jing touched his cheeks, feeling somewhat emotional.

This face was unlike those of the Great Xia Dynasty, and would attract attention.

However, there were foreign nations to the west of the Great Xia Dynasty who traded with it year-round, and the world knew of the existence of these foreigners. They were just less common further south; one would usually only see them in the northwest border regions.

In the main world's data, the appearance of those foreigners was somewhat similar to Bill, so even if his appearance was out of step with the citizens of the Great Xia Dynasty, he could still concoct a background.

It was just… if he claimed to be a foreign guest, he would likely be discriminated against. The citizens of the Great Xia Dynasty generally regarded foreigners as barbarians. If he used this identity to travel, disguised as a member of a family, it would cause a lot of inconvenience, and he would be born "inferior".

"Bill's race is the Terra from the Beast World, but when I created the character, I deliberately made him more affable and a bit fat, so the features aren't so obvious… If I don't use the foreign origin and insist that I am a citizen of the Great Xia Dynasty, even if people notice me, maybe they'll just think I look a bit strange?"

Zhou Jing wasn't sure, he would have to interact with people to know the result.

He temporarily put the matter aside, picked up a piece of aquatic grass, and tested the [Item Analysis Function].

The panel popped up the item information, indicating that the auxiliary function was working well.

Zhou Jing nodded, then focused his mind and tried to activate the "Elemental Wizard's" elemental vision.

The result made him happy. The elemental vision could still be activated as usual. This world was also filled with colorful elemental particles, even more concentrated than the Beast World… According to the cultural background of the Great Xia Dynasty, it should be something like the Five Elements.

However, the elements of the two worlds had obvious differences, like twins who looked similar but were not the same person.

Although he could still drive the wind element, it was not as smooth and natural as the same origin in the Beast World. There was considerable resistance when driving the wind element in this world, making him constantly aware that his wizardry power did not "originate" here.

Based on his actual use, one was like an obedient baby, doing whatever it was told. The other was a naughty and rebellious rascal. If you wanted it to do something, it would simply pretend not to hear you unless you shouted a few more times.

Whoosh…

Zhou Jing used his magic power, and a vortex of wind gathered in his palm, then was controlled and dissipated. He analyzed in his heart:

"Because my Gale Spirit comes from another Star Realm, it takes more effort to use the power of the Elemental Wizard. However, this world is in a quasi-spiritual resurgence environment, and transcendent power is becoming more and more active. The elemental concentration is not only higher than the Beast World, but it is also in a restless state. If I bring my power into play to a certain extent, beyond a certain critical point, it will instead cause a chain reaction, forming a stronger wind force, but it will probably break free of my control…"

Zhou Jing understood and roughly figured out the extent of the conflict between the Elemental Wizard system and the current world.

In short, using the power of the Elemental Wizard in this Star Realm, before reaching the critical point, both control and power are weaker than normal, and the consumption is greater, about only 80% of the normal level.

But once the critical point is exceeded, the control will decrease, while the power will increase sharply, reaching an effect beyond its original magic power.

It's like dominoes; once it progresses to a certain extent, it can't stop the momentum.

"... In general, although there are conflicts in power, there are also advantages and disadvantages. As the academy courses say, transcendent systems other than martial arts have fluctuating compatibility with various Star Realms."

Zhou Jing felt a little relieved.

It was good as long as he could use it, and the combat power was still considerable.

He glanced at the panel. The mental attribute of Apostle No. 3 had already accumulated enough rank bonuses and was in an advanceable state.

Zhou Jing didn't hesitate and directly chose to advance.

[(+4) Rank Bonus has been consumed, Mental has been increased to Tier 2]

[Please select a trait]

[1. Active Thoughts – The cultivation efficiency of mental-related transcendent systems is improved]

[2. Focused Thinking – When using mental-related transcendent systems, it increases control and reduces consumption]

[3. Mental Resilience – Your mental toughness is excellent, and you can slightly resist some mental intrusions]

"Focused Thinking."

Zhou Jing thought about it and made a choice. It was quite suitable for the current situation.

Of course, a trait that increases cultivation efficiency is also good, but there is already a cultivation acceleration assist, so the need for this trait is not very high.

After sorting out Bill's abilities, Zhou Jing then turned off the panel and looked down at his own clothing.

He was dressed in a plain black linen robe, dressed as a scholar, with nothing special about it.

"If I want to pretend to be a sorcerer, playing tricks, it's best to get a Taoist outfit… This Jiangchun area is the most prosperous province in the south. It is said that Buddhism and Taoism are thriving. It should not be difficult to find a Taoist temple."

Zhou Jing pondered secretly.

The area he designated for delivery was the Jiangchun (Province) area, which happened to be next to the Luhe (Province) area where Chen Feng was located, also in the south.

Moreover, Jiangchun was more affluent and the most prosperous area in the south.

His landing point was the Ningzhou area of Jiangchun, where the prefectural capital was a large city called Ningtian Prefecture.

This Ningtian Prefecture was one of the auxiliary capitals of the Great Xia Dynasty, known as "Ningjing", the largest city in the south, the economic and transportation center of the entire south, and its prosperity was comparable to ten Anlin Prefectures!

Because Bill was not a violent personality template like Chen Feng, and he didn't have a life goal of causing trouble, Zhou Jing thought carefully and still felt that taking the upper-class route would be more rewarding, and infiltrate the royal nobles.

His current plan was to make a name for himself in Ningtian Prefecture.

The reason for choosing Ningtian Prefecture was because it was not as solemn and solemn as the Great Xia Capital, but there were still many noble families and royal nobles, creating an environment to stir up trouble, and with half the effort, he would achieve twice the result.

In addition, this place was also in the south, not far from Chen Feng, so if something really happened, he would have a chance to take care of it.

"I don't have a road pass, no money, and no connections. There's no way to enter the city through normal channels… Well, I'll walk around the Ningzhou area and find a place to stay first, and see if there are any opportunities."

Zhou Jing was certain in his heart and didn't rush, walking leisurely along the river bank.

Bill was an Eternal Apostle, and his abilities had initially taken shape, enough to protect himself in this world.

…

After walking for half an hour, the outline of a building finally appeared on the shore ahead.

Zhou Jing took a closer look and found that it was a wild ferry overgrown with reeds, with half a wooden bridge as a port and a small boat parked there.

Seeing this, he turned his head to look at the opposite bank.

Sure enough, there were signs of habitation on the opposite bank, a small village nestled by the water.

"Go to the other side first to ask people about the surrounding situation."

Zhou Jing had a plan in his mind, and walked to the small boat at the wild ferry.

At this time, a boatman sat up in the small boat, who had been lying in the boat resting with a straw hat covering his face. Hearing someone approaching, he got up.

"Do you want to cross the river?"

The boatman asked subconsciously, then looked carefully at Zhou Jing, and was immediately taken aback, thinking to himself what a strange appearance.

Zhou Jing could understand the other party's Great Xia official language and knew how to answer, but for safety's sake, he still spent 50 points to activate language analysis and translation.

"Boatman, please take me to the other side."

Zhou Jing replied.

Hearing this, the boatman glanced at Zhou Jing, his eyes flickering slightly.

In his opinion, although this person's appearance was strange, there was nothing outstanding about him. He was just an ordinary little fat man with a rather kind face, who didn't look like someone who was difficult to provoke, and he was alone…

"Then come on up."

The boatman made up his mind, put on his straw hat again, and beckoned Zhou Jing to go up.

Zhou Jing glanced at the boatman's knotted muscles under his short clothes, curled his lips secretly, and then stepped onto the boat. Gu Rong

Seeing this, the boatman went to the bow of the boat and began to row.

Swish swish…

The oars stirred the river water, making a rippling sound.

Zhou Jing chatted with the boatman, asking about the nearby villages, counties, or Taoist temples, gathering information.

The boatman answered casually, becoming more and more certain that this guest was a traveler from elsewhere.

The small boat swayed, and soon reached the center of the river.

At this time, the boatman stopped rowing, letting the small boat slowly stop in the river, fluctuating with the waves.

"Why aren't you moving?"

Zhou Jing looked up at him.

The boatman turned his head around, his face ferocious, pulled out a long knife from under the deck, and sneered:

"I just took a nap, but I didn't expect to have business. You have a strange appearance. I don't know what kind of bird you are, but once you're in this river, your little life will be out of your control. I ask you, do you want to eat flat noodles or wontons?"

Flat noodles meant being killed by a knife. Wontons meant drowning.

Zhou Jing found it interesting when he heard this.

He didn't expect that he, a dignified "Green Forest Hero", would also encounter a robbery.

It must be because Bill looked too ordinary, and was mistaken for an easy-to-bully civilian.

If it were Chen Feng, who exuded a fierce aura, the boatman probably wouldn't even dare to fart.

So, this wave was all Bill's fault.

Zhou Jing smiled and didn't panic. He cupped his hands and asked:

"Hero, you have a strong figure. May I know your honorable name? You shouldn't be an unknown person in the Green Forest, right?"

"Oh? You are also from the Green Forest?"

The boatman was slightly surprised, but not afraid. He said coldly:

"Listen carefully, I am 'Wave-Treading Leopard' Kong Bao. Today, no matter what kind of immortal you are, don't even think about escaping from my hands! Hand over your money!"

Zhou Jing spread his hands, then rummaged through his sleeves and pockets, shrugging his shoulders and saying, "I don't have a penny on me. I can't give it to you even if I want to."

Kong Bao was stunned.

You don't have money and you're still taking a boat?

Could it be that this person was planning to take a free ride and freeload on my debt!

"You have the gall to tease me?"

Kong Bao was furious and was about to move closer with his knife.

Seeing this, Zhou Jing immediately went to the side of the boat and shouted, "Hero, don't do anything. I'll just have the wontons."

Seeing this, Kong Bao stopped. He wanted to see him jump into the river.

But at this moment, Zhou Jing suddenly turned back with a smile and asked:

"Hero, you are known as the Wave-Treading Leopard. Can you really walk on the waves?"

Kong Bao was stunned, not knowing what he meant.

What was wrong with this person? Was he rambling because he was about to die?

Seeing Zhou Jing procrastinating, Kong Bao lost his patience and went straight over, intending to end him himself.

However, the next moment, Zhou Jing stepped out of the boat and took several steps in a row.

"What?!"

Kong Bao's eyes widened in shock, his mouth wide open, and his heart almost stopped beating.

He didn't even notice when the knife in his hand fell to the ground.

In his incredible sight, this strange-looking guest was dressed in fluttering robes, not falling into the water, and standing on the river surface!

Walking on flat ground!

Kong Bao suddenly understood why this person had inexplicably asked him if he could "walk on the waves" before…

So this person really could!

What kind of "immortal" was this… This was clearly a true immortal!

Just then, Zhou Jing turned his head, looked at Kong Bao with a smile, and said:

"Hero, what do you think?"

Kong Bao shuddered, quickly picked up the dropped long knife, and shouted in panic:

"You, what kind of sorcery are you using? Who are you?!"

Zhou Jing put his hands behind his back, used the pseudonym he had thought of, and smiled:

"I am Lingfeng Zi, a mere wild sorcerer, not worth mentioning."

"Warlock! Warlock!"

Kong Bao shouted in panic, quickly grabbed an oar, and hurriedly rowed away.

Zhou Jing just smiled lightly, raised his hand slightly, and suddenly turned his palm over.

Whoosh!!

A gust of wind suddenly picked up, and the small boat shook violently, as if it would capsize at any moment.

Kong Bao was so frightened that he grabbed the oar tightly, trying to stabilize the small boat, but this gust of wind, which came from nowhere, was impossible for him to stop.

At this moment, Zhou Jing stepped on the river water, came to the side of the small boat step by step, and flicked his hand over.

Boom!

The strong wind howled, directly overturning the small boat.

Kong Bao let out a cry and fell into the water.

He subconsciously stabilized himself, but suddenly felt a tightness in the back of his neck.

Whoosh!

The next moment, a big hand dragged him out of the water.

Zhou Jing pinched Kong Bao's neck, lifted this drowned chicken into the air, and smiled:

"It's your bad luck to run into me."

Kong Bao felt that Zhou Jing's hand was like a steel hoop, and seeing such incredible means, he was already scared out of his wits, and cried out in panic:

"I have no eyes and don't recognize immortals! Spare me, spare me!"

"Your little life is of no use to me."

Zhou Jing dropped a sentence lightly, holding Kong Bao in his hand, and suddenly soared into the air, two or three meters above the water, flying in the wind, straight to the village on the other side.

The villagers in the village on the shore had noticed the situation on the river not long ago, and many people had gathered on the shore, watching from afar.

Seeing Zhou Jing walking on the river surface as if on flat ground, everyone was shocked and almost thought they were seeing things.

At this time, they saw Zhou Jing soaring into the air, and the villagers watching on the shore were shocked. Without hesitation, they all knelt down on the ground, shouting:

"Immortal! It's an immortal!"

"This must be the River God of Chunshan River!"

"The Dragon King is showing his spirit!"

Many villagers shouted different things, feeling that they had encountered an immortal descending to the world. Their tone was both frightened and excited, their bodies trembling, and they were indescribably excited!

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