Transmigration: A Farm Girl’s Brocade
Chapter 647 - 321 Peace and Safety_2

Chapter 647: Chapter 321 Peace and Safety_2

Qian Yixiu laughed and said, "Back then, our family was poor, a small silver ingot could last us a long time." She turned to Liang Jinzhao and continued, "At that time, you bought our Basin Orchid for five hundred silver teals, and I was overjoyed, thinking I had made a fantastic deal. Only later did I realize I had actually lost out big time. I heard someone offered a thousand silver taels for that Basin Orchid, and my late husband wouldn’t even sell it."

Liang Jinzhao laughed and nodded, "Yes, I didn’t expect that flower to be worth so much money either. At the time, I thought five hundred silver teals was quite a lot, especially seeing the look on your young face, the surprise in your eyes, yet trying to keep a nonchalant facade on your face. I thought to myself, for someone so young to be so shrewd must have been tempered by difficult days..."

The Little Monk laughed and said, "Then my sister isn’t really that shrewd. If she were truly cunning, she wouldn’t have let you see through her."

Upon hearing this, Qian Yixiu felt somewhat dejected. Many people said her shrewdness was apparent, which meant she wasn’t truly shrewd. A really shrewd person should be like Liu Xuan De, appearing honest and straightforward on the outside, yet clever and astute on the inside.

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In the evening, Qian Yixiu went to find the Old Monk in Linhe Garden and expressed her willingness to retrieve Zi Zhu from Cave Sky Pool.

The Old Monk smiled and asked, "Have you come around?"

Qian Yixiu nodded and said, "Master is right. There are so many of my blood relatives in the Capital City; I do not want anything to happen to them. Previously, I thought my brother would be fine, thinking as the son of Prince Ning, he was well-protected. Yet he still fell victim to the wicked. If it weren’t for Princess Ning saving him with the Red Demon Fruit, he would be dead by now. I fear for my father, my aunt, and my grandfather, especially my father, who is serving Prince Ning. If Zi Zhu can prevent war, I am willing to take the risk... of course, provided that you said I would return safely."

The Old Monk nodded, then had the Nameless Monk call over Liang Jinzhao and Hongji from Linfeng Garden, to discuss the details of the trip to Cave Sky Pool.

The first step was to determine the members of the daredevil team. In the end, Qian Yixiu, Liang Jinzhao, Nameless, Monkey Brother, Shan Dian, and Yin Feng were to go. White Wolf and Dashan were too old, Tiaotiao was pregnant, so they could not go.

The Little Monk also wanted to go. The Old Monk shook his head and said, "Your martial arts are not so good; you will slow them down. They need to protect and care for Miss Qian, and do not have the energy to take care of others as well. Besides, I had promised your grandfather that you would live a safe life, so I cannot let you take this risk."

The second step concerned the route. Qian Yixiu took out the well-organized map.

Liang Jinzhao and the Little Monk were surprised to see this map. Qian Yixiu explained that Monkey Brother had discovered this place, and after visiting it twice, she memorized the terrain and sketched it out.

If it weren’t for winter, the most dangerous part would be the caves, which are full of snakes and insects. Now, in the deep winter, these creatures should be gone.

The most dangerous part of the journey, and the one Qian Yixiu feared the most, was the mountain path. During this stretch, they would have to let Monkey Brother lead the way, scouting ahead, with Liang Jinzhao protecting Qian Yixiu. Nameless would bring specially made iron claws, just in case.

The third step was the weather; the weather in the mountains was different from outside. They needed to ensure they entered the mountain on a sunny day and exited on a sunny day too.

The fourth step was to plan for emergencies. The Old Monk said something that made Qian Yixiu’s heart tremble, "That place exists for the Pass Dragon Bead. Once the Dragon Ball is dispatched, it will fulfill its special mission and will go where it needs to go. This may cause earthquakes and shake awake many dormant creatures, and you all must evacuate quickly. No matter what you encounter, whatever danger, Miss Qian comes first, you must ensure her and the Dragon Ball’s safety."

Hearing there was such a concern, Qian Yixiu’s legs started to shake again.

The Old Monk added, "You must bring the Phoenix Eye Bodhi Beads that I gave to you and Naughty Monkey last time. Give your bead to Zhaozhao." He then took off the Star Moon Bodhi Bead that he had always worn around his neck and handed it to Qian Yixiu, solemnly saying, "This was passed down to me by my master and can ward off evil and bring protection. I am temporarily entrusting it to you, Miss Qian, do not lose it, as in ten years I will need it to cross over."

Qian Yixiu took the Bodhi Bead, feeling somewhat relieved. She then began to seek benefits for Shan Dian and Yin Feng, "Now we all have beads, but what about Shan Dian and Yin Feng? This journey is much more dangerous than the previous two, and I’m worried they might encounter mishaps. Oh, and there’s also Master Wuming."