Day four, early morning.
The Astorogis, which originally planned to sail at sea for only three days, finally survived the attack by a big snake on the third day, and on the fourth day, early in the morning The passengers who rushed to the deck could finally see the shadow of Thousand Islands on the other side of the coast as promised.
The only one that can stop such a huge sea ship like the Astologis is Yueyuan Island, the main island of Thousand Islands with a population of six to seven million.
The origin of its name comes from the location of "Wolyou Grand Shrine" at the top of the island's mountain peak, where the shrine maiden who is the water god incarnates in the human world.
It is said that the people of Qiandao once had disputes over the naming. Some people thought that it would be better to call it "Shuijin Taisha Shrine" because it was concise and concise. However, some people pointed out that it was too straightforward and made people feel very unstyled. They could not imitate it. The Vulcan Sect in the Flame Territory next to it.
After a long period of debate, people finally settled on "Yueyuan" as the final name.
The moon is phantom in the water, as unpredictable as the abyss
This is the most widely circulated description among the people of Thousand Islands for the water god's clone, the palace priestess.
Therefore, people took the last two characters of each word and used "moon" to describe the beauty of Lord Water God, and "yuan" to describe Lord Water God's wisdom.
From the Astrologis, Vivian could overlook the buildings on Yueyuan Island. This was the first time the little girl had seen an exotic scenery, and her face was full of novelty and excitement.
Unlike the Yanyu where she was born, Thousand Islands is a water country with islands as its foundation, so the area available for people to live is very limited.
Therefore, from Vivian's point of view, Yueyuan Island's first impression was that it was very crowded, especially the closer to the central area, the denser the loft-like buildings became.
Unexpectedly, although it was very crowded, the little girl did not feel chaotic, but more... prosperous, right?
But what surprised Vivian the most was that she couldn't understand it. If she read it correctly, most of the buildings in Thousand Islands were made of wood?
In Yanyu, this is a helpless move that only villagers in the countryside who cannot afford stones would choose.
Maybe it was finally time to arrive safely. Luzi's tense nerves finally relaxed. She noticed the little girl's curiosity about the true appearance of Qiandao. As a qualified guide, her voice of explanation rang in Vivian's ears.
“Each country will have different cultural styles due to its regional environment. Wood is far easier to obtain than other materials for us Qiandao people, and after years of screening and cultivation by our Qiandao people, wood has been harvested from hundreds of Among the species of wood, many excellent species have been summarized.”
"For example, Miss Vivian, what we can see now is that most of the houses on the island are made of a kind of wood called Yushou wood. This kind of wood is not only moisture-proof and moisture-proof, but it is also very irritating for the Thousand Islands climate. It also has a miraculous effect in repelling mosquitoes, and because the wooden structure is more flexible than others, it also allows us to maximize the design utilization in the limited space of the island."
"Unlike many mainland countries, which are flat and straight at first glance, Miss Vivian, you must have noticed that the buildings in our Thousand Islands are more layered and well-proportioned. While pursuing the pursuit of complementing the natural landforms, Try your best not to waste any precious space.”
As a native of Qiandao, the little girl could feel the pride mixed in Luzi's tone when explaining to her.
This is not only a matter of pride for owning such a maritime nation, but also because, as officials of the society, Qiandao can reach such a scale today because of their dedication, continuous planning, and hard work.
"That's great, Miss Luzi! Hmm... I feel like I haven't even arrived at Thousand Islands yet, but I've already learned a lot!" Vivian said while holding the little wolf cub.
"The society adheres to the management of culture and rituals. Whether it is for the people of Qiandao or foreigners, it is our responsibility to promote and popularize all kinds of relevant knowledge so that people can better understand Qiandao."
Luzi smiled and shook her head. Then, looking at Yueyuan Island, where the outline was only vaguely visible at first, but now, as the distance gets closer, it is still becoming clearer and clearer. Luzi saluted the little girl.
"Next, the Astrologis will be docked soon. I need to direct the crew to make some preparations, so Miss Vivian, please excuse me for now."
"It's okay, it's okay! Go and get busy, Miss Luzi, this sea trip is really hard on you."
Vivian waved her hands repeatedly and sent Luzi away. The little girl secretly breathed a sigh of relief. Although Miss Luzi was very kind, she always felt that talking to such an official person would be very stressful.
In contrast, after seeing Luzi finally leave, she quickly approached the other girl in front of Vivian, and the little girl felt that it was very easy to face her!
"Wei...Vivian, we have agreed that once you finish your work, we will have to move out of the community immediately!"
Meggie looked at Vivian with a look of envy.
This astrologer girl, now that the overall situation has been decided, knows that she can't escape no matter what. In addition, Luzi has repeatedly assured her that there are good people in the society and they will not do anything to her. At most, she will be questioned a little. , so I agreed to go to the club to practice.
However, the little wolf cub in Vivian's arms seriously doubted that the astrology girl had heard Luzi say that being invited to drink tea was considered work. All Meiji's expenses during this period would be borne by the society, and she would be given After being reimbursed, Mei Ji decisively let go.
So in the final analysis...
"Meiji, why on earth are you so afraid of going to the society to practice?" Vivian felt helpless towards this girl who secretly made a "lifelong pact" with her.
Moreover, it is very puzzling to understand that Mei Ji is very persistent in avoiding society.
"You don't know, I, I always have a premonition that something bad will happen in the society, and, and..." Mei Ji's voice became smaller and smaller.
"and?"
"And it's very possible, old woman, in the community! If I, the old woman, are caught, I'll be in trouble!"
There was a rare expression of fear on the face of the astrologer girl, as if just thinking of such a scene made Meiji tremble all over.
"Uh...old woman? Is there any powerful astrologer in the society? Have you ever annoyed her?"
Because if Vivian remembers correctly, the word Meiji said should refer to her...master?
Referring to the master as an old woman, coupled with Mei Ji's current performance, it is obvious that the relationship between their master and disciple is not good, and can even be described as... stiff?
"I don't know, I've lost too many memories, and I can't even remember many of them. Just what I have now, I still rely on the Chain of the Water God you gave me, and... the Heart of the Sea on the ship. , I just remembered it a little bit.”
"but..."
"The only thing I can be sure of is that the old woman has been trying to catch me back, and... the old woman has a very high status, and even the people in the society have to follow her, and among them, the people in the community have to contact her. The tightest!"
As soon as Mei Ji said these words, not only Vivian but also the little wolf cub in her arms widened her eyes.
After the girl and the little wolf looked at each other, they both saw two words in their eyes.
Water God.
"Wait a minute, Mei...Miss Meiji, the old lady you are talking about...bah, bah, bah, the master you are talking about, could it be...the water god?" Vivian whispered tentatively asked.
"ah!?"
Mei Ji's reaction to this was obviously huge, she was startled and showed a confused expression.
"Look, the only one who can make all three of them obey orders is the Water God, right? In addition, you said that he is most closely connected with the Society. If I remember correctly, Miss Luzi once said that the Water God is in the human world. The incarnation of the palace priestess, the Yueyuan Taisha Shrine, is located within the jurisdiction of the shrine."
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"Furthermore, you see that you can not only help us unlock the seal on the Water God's Chain, but also restart the Heart of the Sea, which was created to imitate the "Heart of God". No matter how you look at it, you should be connected to the Water God. "
In fact, Vivian and the little wolf cub already had vague expectations about this in their hearts, but it was only what Meiji said in person just now that completely confirmed it.
"This...this, wow! Could it be that my master is really...really the Water God, Lord Water God!?"
Under the various evidences listed by Vivian, Meiji herself showed a shocked expression.
She showed a look of surprise at first.
"Is it true that I am so powerful? To be valued by the Water God and become his disciple, humming... hahaha! I really have the potential to become the greatest astrologer in the world! Humming..."
"Hmph...uh..."
But soon, Miss Meggie's surprise turned into shock.
"Wait! It's... it's broken! It's broken! It's finished! Then I'm finished! Why did Lord Water God want to take me back? I... What mistake did I make? I, I kept calling her For the old woman, I...I..."
"No, I have to divine it for myself quickly... Oh, damn it! Why can't astrologers divine my own destiny? Is this a rule set by some damn senior? Damn it!"
"We need to do something quickly...yes! Evil-repelling charms, exorcism powder...treasures that hide the aura..."
After learning the news that was a bolt from the blue, the astrologer girl looked like she was facing a formidable enemy. After saying hello to Vivian, she became a little confused and kept talking, and ran back to her cabin. .
"What...what's wrong with her?" Zhao Jie, who originally came here to say goodbye to the little girl, happened to meet him on the road and showed a strange expression.
The little girl spread her hands and shook her head at the approaching Uncle Guili.
Seeing that the Astrologis finally arrived at the Thousand Islands successfully, Zhao Jie, with a completely different mentality this time, once again approached Vivian openly and specifically.
"Miss Vivian, this time... I really don't know what to say. I, Zhao Jie, owe you my life! Please also make a wish. Before I leave Thousand Islands, I, Zhao Jie, will do my best to fulfill it for you. !”
"No, really no need, Mr. Zhao Jie...eh? Did you just say that you wanted to leave Thousand Islands?" Vivian waved her hands and changed the subject.
Zhao Jie sighed.
"Yes, after this experience, I have finally opened my eyes. In addition to money, there are many more precious things in this world. Hey, I'll tell you the truth. I'm not afraid of making fun of you, Miss Vivian..."
"Actually, on the first day on the deck, I approached you on purpose because I thought you were a big shot who could talk to Miss Luzi, and Miss Luzi purchased a batch of goods in Yanyu, so I smelled it. Business opportunity, I want to find out what this batch of goods is.”
"But now it seems, hey, it's really ridiculous... I've been blinded by money. Even people like you are cautious." Zhao Jie raised his head and sighed.
It was not difficult for the little wolf cub to see that the uncle who had left his hometown had really looked away, otherwise he would not have said this in front of Vivian.
And what Zhao Jie said next was indeed true.
"Miss Vivian may not realize that we mortals can only wake up once they have passed through the gate of hell. All I can think about now is my wife and daughter. I... really miss them."
"So I decided to sell all my assets and businesses in Thousand Islands, and then take these...home! Return to Li."
"The only thing I can't let go of in Qiandao now is Miss Vivian. I must repay Miss your kindness, otherwise, otherwise, I, Old Zhao, will feel so embarrassed that I will have trouble sleeping every day!"
Zhao Jie said to the little girl seriously, even showing a pleading look. Guili people are very particular about kindness.
After Vivian saw that her refusal was fruitless, she thought about it and changed her story.
"In that case, Mr. Zhao Jie, please promise me that when you return to Guili, your wife and daughter will definitely have a lot of opinions about you. After all, you haven't seen each other for so many years. If I were your daughter, I would definitely have a strong opinion of you. very angry."
"When the time comes, I hope you won't act out of anger and argue with them. I don't want this warm reunion to turn into something bad."
"In addition, um... let me think about it, ah, by the way, I hope you can remember what you learned today and always put your family before money! I especially like to see happy endings, so Mr. Zhao Jie, can you Bringing me a happy ending is your reward!"
Vivian smiled expectantly at Zhao Jie, but Zhao Jie felt mixed emotions in his heart.
He looked at the little girl opposite. At this moment, he seemed to understand a little bit why the dissolute overseer samurai suddenly changed his temperament, as if he had become a different person.
Faced with such an...angel? Who wouldn’t feel that their soul has been cleansed?
"Okay! But Miss Vivian must also promise me that one day, if you can come to Guili, you must notify me!"
"Okay! If I have the chance, definitely!"
Zhao Jie finally bowed deeply in the way of leaving someone, hugged the little girl, stopped disturbing her, and left quickly.
Vivian also hugged the wolf cub and began to return to the cabin from the deck, preparing to pack her luggage and prepare to disembark.
But...
When they first came to the cabin door, in the corridor, and were about to open the door...
Sudden!
"Wei...eh!?"
The voice of the astrologer girl Mei Ji came from behind.
It looked like he was about to take his luggage and get off the boat with Vivian.
But then, the words that came out of Mei Ji's mouth made the little wolf cub in Vivian's arms suddenly become hairy.
"It's strange, Vivian, you seem to suddenly...become different?"
"no the same?"
"Yes, I always feel as if your destiny has suddenly become stronger. Well... Actually, I had this feeling when I first met you on the deck, but it passed by in a flash. I thought I feel wrong."
After Mei Ji recalled, she spoke again with a very definite tone:
"but now..."
"Vivian, you seem to be really... being watched by the gods!!"
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