The words spoken by this evil young man proved that Ji Yuan's guess was correct. Although Ji Yuan did not hear these words with his own ears, Ji Yuan guessed that the young man should know him.
Ji Yuan was very clear that he did have some fame now, but not many people could really recognize him. This was still among the groups like the Immortal Way and the Shinto Way which had some communication with each other. As for the chaotic demon way, it was quite interesting that they could also recognize him directly.
Combined with some previous experiences, Ji Yuan had reason to believe that he must have encountered one or more special demon groups that were united for some reason. Some information would be shared among them, and it was very likely that Tu Siyan was one of them. If they said that they were doing good things, Ji Yuan would definitely not believe it.
Ji Yuan was aware of the convenience of the Xiandao Ferry Port, and the demons must have been aware of it as well, and would try every means to seek convenience from it. This might be the reason why Ji Yuan met the peach branch boy here twice.
However, this matter had already been discussed long before when Ji Yuan, Lao Long and others arrived at Pozi Mountain after they had refined the Immortal Binding Rope and came out of seclusion. But essentially, the groups of demons are like a swarm of carp crossing a river. There are many demons and monsters entrenched in every mountain, cave, valley, lake or even city, and the relationships between them are extremely chaotic. Naturally, there are many destructions and rebirths, so it is difficult to really sort it out. Since it is impossible to predict clearly, one can only be more careful.
Ji Yuan thought the same this time. Regardless of what kind of demon group the other party was, his "danger assessment level" among them must have been raised to a very high level. He failed to catch the peach branch boy directly, and it was unrealistic to look for him all over the world. So after explaining things clearly to the monk from Yuelu Mountain, Ji Yuan chose to leave here and return to Dazhen.
A white cloud flew towards the south. Ji Yuan was not going home directly this time, but was going to Tongtian River first. Before Lao Long left, he told him that if the Yin-Yang and Five Elements Heavenly Book involving the method of refining equipment was completed, he must show it to him first when he came back. Of course, this request of a good friend had to be met.
It is already autumn in Dazhen now, but it is also the busiest time period on the Tongtian River. Cargo ships from all over the world go back and forth on the Tongtian River, carrying furs, grain, fresh food and all kinds of novelties. In addition to food and clothing, there are also passenger ships that carry people.
Ji Yuan would habitually pass by Zhuangyuan Ferry when flying over Tongtian River, but most of the time he would not stop. Today, as he watched the scene of thousands of ships passing by on the Tongtian River, he landed on the river bank near Zhuangyuan Ferry and looked at the Gyeonggi Prefecture Port opposite for a while.
In the early years, things here didn't seem so exaggerated. The most intuitive comparison was not only the number of ships and the size of the port, but also the supporting facilities. For example, Ji Yuan remembered that some of the shops, restaurants and other facilities on the other side of the river were not as good as those on the Zhuangyuan Ferry here. But now, even with the Jiangshen Niangniang Temple on the side of the Zhuangyuan Ferry, it is still inferior to the bustling one on the other side. Perhaps it is a reflection of the steady growth of Dazhen's national strength.
As he was watching, Ji Yuan suddenly felt something. He glanced towards Zhuangyuan Ferry a little further away and caught a glimpse of some clear figures in the blur of people gathered together.
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A few months ago, a large shop opened at Zhuangyuandu and the dock on the opposite bank. There was an interesting kind of food, or the food was cooked in an interesting and novel way. It became popular on both sides of the strait in a very short time, and even dignitaries in the capital came to taste it from time to time.
However, a shop opened in a place like the dock is certainly not intended to be high-end. It is affordable for dock workers to eat when they get together. The food is delicious and interesting, and the special materials of the eating utensils make it even more attractive.
When Ji Yuan arrived at Zhuangyuandu, he saw a shop that was bustling with activity. It was called "Wei's Hot Pot Restaurant". The food inside looked like a copper hot pot, and the way of eating was similar, with dipping sauce and food being served with it.
In Dazhen or in other mortal kingdoms throughout the world, copper is widely used to mint coins. Copper is basically equivalent to money. It is fun to eat with copper utensils, and it is also a very face-saving thing to invite guests.
Looking at the name of this building, and the fact that he had seen something similar in Wei Mansion before, it was not difficult for Ji Yuan to guess that this might be a shop opened by the Wei family of Desheng Mansion, which improved and promoted some of the special cooking from the border of Dazhenyuan Mountain. Wei Wuwei's business acumen was indeed outstanding.
At this moment, there were three people sitting at a big table in the corner of the lobby. The table and the wooden shelves next to it were full of dishes. The three of them kept putting vegetables into the pot and eating happily.
"Come on, come on, don't be polite, try some and dip it in the sauce!"
"I'll do it myself, I'll do it myself!" "Yeah, yummy, yummy!"
The three of them kept taking the food out of the pot and putting it back in with their chopsticks, and kept adding the dishes on the side into the pot. The people at other tables were still panting while eating this, as if they were not afraid of the heat at all, and when it was cooked, they just dipped it in the sauce and put it into their mouths.
"How is it? I didn't lie to you, did I? Is it delicious?"
"Not bad, not bad!" "Not only delicious, but also fun!"
“Hahahahahaha…” “Yeah, yeah, it’s fun!”
One of them was smiling as he stuffed a piece of shabu-shabu meat into his mouth. He turned around and saw Ji Yuan standing outside the hall. He swallowed the meat in his mouth with a gulp and stood up.
"Uncle Ji?"
The other two people at the table also fell silent and turned to look in the direction of Ying Feng's gaze. They saw a man in a gray gown standing outside and looking at them.
Ying Feng immediately put down his chopsticks and left his seat, walking past the tables of diners and going outside. The two people next to him did not dare to sit there any longer, and also followed Ying Feng and left the table and went outside.
"My nephew meets Uncle Ji!"
Ying Feng bowed and the two people beside him also bowed quickly.
"Meet Mr. Ji!"
Of course Ji Yuan saw through the other two at a glance that they were also water monsters. He nodded towards the three of them and looked towards the inner hall, his appetite rising.
"There are only three of you. Is the other seat occupied?"
"No, no, uncle, please come in!"
"Yes, yes, Mr. Ji!" "Please, sir!"
The waiters who were already extremely busy in the shop originally wanted to come over to greet Ji Yuan, but now that they knew the diners inside, they were happy to take a break.
Ji Yuan did not expect Ying Feng to come to eat the hot pot and sit in the lobby on the first floor instead of finding a private room. The three of them walked through the spacious lobby and came to a corner. Inside the lobby, some were bragging and chatting, some were laughing loudly, some were smacking their lips and swallowing, and some were playing finger-guessing games and drinking. The noise was noisy and heated, and with the heat from the charcoal in each pot, although the door of the entire hall was open, there was no coolness of late autumn inside, and many people were sweating profusely while eating.
"Uncle Ji, please take a seat!"
Ying Feng stretched out his hand and guided him to his original seat. Ji Yuan did not refuse and nodded and sat down. Then the other three also sat down. Ying Feng also shouted towards the place not far away.
"Waiter, give me another serving of the same size!"
"Okay~~"
"Uncle Ji, this pot is so delicious, you must have never eaten it before!"
Ying Feng smiled and did not forget to teach Ji Yuan how to eat it. The latter just nodded without saying much. He had eaten a lot of hot pots, and in his opinion, this pot was not perfect because it lacked enough spiciness. The sauces were mostly soy sauce, aged vinegar, broth and some prepared salty noodles.
Ji Yuan took out a small packet of seasoning from his sleeve. This was something he had gotten from Yunshan Temple before. As soon as he opened the oil paper package, a spicy smell emerged.
"Haha, this is indispensable for eating hot pot. You can try it too."
Ji Yuan took a few clean plates, sprinkled the condiments on them, and recommended them to the three people to try. Ying Feng was the first to try it. He rolled the meat in the condiments, and the stimulation when he put it in his mouth was instantly much stronger.
"Oh...oh...hiss, it's so spicy! But it's so delicious!"
Ji Yuan also picked up a piece of meat, dipped it in spicy powder, put it in his mouth and chewed it, with an expression of enjoyment on his face.
Spiciness is essentially not a taste, but a pain. For monsters and immortals with exaggerated physiques, they may not feel what ordinary people think is spicy because it doesn't hurt. So what Ji Yuan has in his hand is actually something he specially made. It is smoked with Samadhi True Fire, and there is a faint burning sensation when you eat it. Even if a mortal eats it, the spiciness will not be so exaggerated that they can't stand it. But even if Lao Long eats it, he can feel the spiciness.
“Ss ...
"Uncle Ji, you really know how to eat. It goes really well with this!"
The other two guests were originally very reserved, but after eating at the table for a while, coupled with the surrounding atmosphere, they became warm and relaxed.
"Your Highness Ying, is your father in the Water Palace?"
Ying Feng swallowed the meat he was chewing and answered while breathing heavily.
"My father just came back a while ago, and someone from the East China Sea came to look for him..."
Ying Feng looked around and approached Ji Yuan and said.
"Uncle Ji, have you ever heard of the dragon corpse worm?"
Ji Yuan nodded. He had not only heard of it, but also seen it. It seemed to be something that happened last time.
"Well, it's good that you've heard it, so I don't have to explain it. Anyway, it's related to the dragon corpse worm. My father went out directly after returning without even sleeping. I'm afraid he won't be back in the short term."
"I see. When your father comes back, tell him that I have finished writing the book and he can read it anytime."
"Okay, my nephew will definitely remember this."
As he spoke, Ying Feng showed a hint of excitement on his face, and he looked at Ji Yuan who was eating and spoke carefully.
"Uncle Ji, um, I am very curious about your bundle of immortal ropes... Can I have a look at it?"
The two water monsters who were busy eating and not talking much also showed their curiosity. Ji Yuan shook his head and smiled. This dragon cub, to some extent, is still very similar to the old dragon.
He spread his sleeves again, and a golden rope slid out, coiling into a rope loop at the corner of the table, with Su at the front and jade at the back, looking very exquisite. However, such a beautiful golden rope is the treasure that shocked the Xianyou Conference. Ever since Ying Feng knew about this, he had wanted to see it with his own eyes, and today his wish came true.
Ji Yuan grabbed the rope and handed it to Ying Feng, motioning him to take a closer look. The latter took it with surprise, weighed it and pulled it. Although he didn't think it was anything special, he was very excited.