Martial Arts Escort System: I Got A Maxed Level Divine Technique From The Beginning

Chapter 208: Chapter 137 Jiao Long Blocks the River_3

In any case, while there was a lot being said, there weren’t many useful messages.

And for several days in a row, this was pretty much the situation.

During the day, Su Mo and Yang Xiaoyun would stroll around Three Rivers Bay, occasionally seeing boats coming from Hui River, Tongshui River, and Heng River. Knowing they couldn’t get through, the boats could only stop at Three Rivers Bay Pier.

If things continued like this, the pier would probably not be able to accommodate so many ships.

Where there were more people, there were more troubles. These past two days the pier had not been peaceful.

If there wasn’t friction here, then there would be disputes there, and now and then people would start brawling in the streets, causing chaos.

While still at Three Rivers Bay Pier, Su Mo and Yang Xiaoyun saw those women from Lengyue Palace again, whom they had encountered that night.

They were clearly also searching for news, looking for a way to get to Dongcheng.

Su Mo and Yang Xiaoyun didn’t show themselves in front of them.

After all, it was just a fleeting acquaintance, and moreover, it was apparent they were somewhat wary of Su Mo’s identity.

Though the reasoning was unclear, there was nothing much to say about their appearance; they might as well deliberately avoid each other.

Not until the fourth day of Su Mo and Yang Xiaoyun’s stay at Three Rivers Bay, did different news finally arrive.

The main hall of Sanshui Inn was momentarily encouraged.

“It turns out Yunyang Trading Company is not to be underestimated after all. They have managed to arrange passage with Jiaolong Association, saying that we can start sailing tonight. When we pass there, we’ll be allowed to go through.”

“However, with such a precedent being set, other households are now trying to figure out how to make Jiaolong Association turn a blind eye.”

“Has any information come back?”

“Their asking price is steep. Large trading companies like Yunyang Trading Company may barely manage it, but for smaller households like us, it’s likely too much to bear. On a single trip, everything goes into the water—it’s a loss-making business, definitely not worth it.”

“Then what can be done about this?”

“If all else fails, why not form a temporary Business Alliance among ourselves? Send someone to negotiate and let our group cross?”

The hall was noisy and buzzing with various discussions.

Meanwhile, Su Mo and Yang Xiaoyun were leaning against the railing on the second floor, silently listening.

It was still unknown whether any changes had occurred within Jiaolong Association.

And at the pier, there are no fewer than five major trading companies moored.

The largest among them was the Yunyang Trading Company.

The Store Manager of Yunyang Trading Company was also someone with extensive connections, rumored to have the support of a major sect in Dongcheng.

If they were the ones to negotiate with Jiaolong Association, it would not be surprising.

After listening for a while and hearing no new news, Su Mo and Yang Xiaoyun went back to their room to discuss.

Currently, there were two possible options if they wanted to take this water route.

The first was to take advantage of a Business Alliance and catch a favorable wind on a ship.

This method was actually quite simple; usually, with some Silver Coin, one could get on board a ship.

The other option was to make a personal visit to Jiaolong Association, and meet ZhuGe Changtian in person.

But this… this was a last resort.

If they went, there was a high possibility of having to fight; and with the Mandarin Duck List on them, inciting this conflict would have unpredictable outcomes.

Another concern was that the internal situation of Jiaolong Association was unclear, which inevitably made them uneasy.

After discussing for half a day, they finally decided to wait another day to see.

If Jiaolong Association really did open a path under these Iron Chains Cross the River circumstances, as long as Yunyang Trading Company could cross, other companies might not necessarily be unable to do so.

Having already waited for several days, they might as well be patient and wait another night.

Therefore, after having dinner, the two of them rested separately, waiting for news the next day.

However… they didn’t wait until the next morning.

During the night, Su Mo was sound asleep when he was awakened by loud knocking at the inn’s entrance.

In just a moment, the entire inn was brightly lit.

At this point, hardly anyone in the inn could sleep, all waiting for news from the water route.

The waiter went to open the door, and saw a man quickly enter the inn.

Several shopkeepers immediately came downstairs.

They saw the man’s gaze sweep across everyone’s faces before he finally spoke:

“Yunyang Trading Company is gone!!!”

“Gone??”

“What do you mean by gone?”

“They’ve passed through?”

There were still some holding on to a lucky mindset.

But they heard the man shake his head: “When Yunyang Trading Company reached the waters controlled by Jiaolong Association, they were immediately intercepted by Jiaolong Association’s people. The negotiations were being led by their Store Manager; across the river, they shouted greetings and even handed over gifts, but before they could finish speaking, the water ghosts had started scuttling the ship.

“Jiaolong Association’s pirates threw out hooks and attacked.

“On Yunyang Trading Company’s ship, there was a high-level martial expert from the Southwest Martial World providing protection, but within a moment of encounter, he became a drowned soul under the water.

“In a violent confrontation, Jiaolong Association’s people showed absolutely no restraint and nearly killed everyone on the ship.

“Only a few were captured, among them the Store Manager, likely for some scheme.

“Not until they had pillaged the whole ship did it finally sink.”

“Gentlemen, I fear this route is truly impassable!”

Hearing this, the shopkeepers were dumbstruck.

“But it was said everything had already been taken care of… What’s going on?”

“A trap, it’s a trap! They lured Yunyang Trading Company over there, could it be just to kill and rob?”

“Have they gone mad? They are breaking the rules; such actions are unprecedented in the world’s ways.”

“Bastards, by not leaving us a way out, are they forcing us into a desperate showdown with them?”

In an instant, even though it was the dead of night, the entire inn erupted into commotion.

Su Mo exhaled softly, returned to his room, and put Dragon Roar in the Box on his back.

Seeing this, Yang Xiaoyun smiled: “Shall we go?”

“Let’s go!”

Su Mo nodded his head; he always acted decisively once he had made up his mind, never hesitating.

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