Chapter 66: Silver Dynasty, Silver Sun, Qi Qi Jiguang! (Requesting Monthly Passes)

During this period, the Mirror of the Heaven-Stealing Ghost analyzed part of the Plague Domain's rules, unlocked the ability to conceal aura, and successfully hid the mysterious creature's pressure.

But expecting a Silver-Threaded Red Trout to swallow a mirror is indeed asking too much of a fish.

After all, they still know what is edible and what is not.

Jiang Yan had thought he would have to wait until the seas dried up and the rocks crumbled, but unexpectedly a Plague Domain human was delivered; naturally, he would not stand by and watch him die.

Seizing the moment as Jiang Jiang Shuiwa approached, he released pressure, successfully scaring off the school of fish, and additionally reaped a treasure fish.

However, in the end, Jiang Jiang Shuiwa nearly drowned in the sea; to avoid all efforts being in vain, Jiang Yan could only use the remaining Calamity Lotus in his hand, linking it through cause and effect, planting it on him to forcibly extend his life.

"Unknowingly, I have gone all in."

Jiang Yan felt as though he were playing an extremely vicious pay-to-win game, constantly forcing you to top up.

Unknowingly, his family savings were drained dry.

If you don't top up, then just watch fish at the bottom of the sea!

"Fortunately, it's a white luck, not a gray luck cannon fodder."

Jiang Yan murmured; in the Luck System, the luck of all beings is divided into nine grades.

The lowest is gray, followed by white; thereafter come red, orange, yellow, green, cyan, blue, and purple.

The higher the luck, the stronger the fortune.

Gray indicates extremely poor fortune, life hanging by a thread.

White represents the common masses, luck neither good nor bad.

Jiang Jiang Shuiwa belongs mostly to white luck; after being blessed by the Calamity Lotus, he gained a few strands of red luck.

After all, obtaining the Heaven-Stealing Ghost Mirror counts as turning a disaster into a blessing.

Originally, Jiang Yan only intended to use him as a stepping stone to find better luck targets, but now, to escape the sea, he must plant the Calamity Lotus to nourish the other party in return.

If he dies, the investment is lost entirely.

"Even with a slightly inferior starting character, one can still play."

Jiang Yan comforted himself in his heart, watching as Jiang Jiang Shuiwa and the others returned to the village in the mirror.

It was a small fishing village near the coast, with perhaps a few dozen households; the architectural style resembled that of the Fujian and Zhejiang regions.

The two in the mirror returned home, hastily ate some fish paste, and, fearing that a long night breeds many dreams, quickly went to the market to list the treasure fish for sale.

In the scene, these Plague Domain humans wore clothing similar to the Ming Dynasty; their bodies showed no signs of disease, looking like an ordinary ancient world, except for the addition of some supernatural creatures and a silver sun in the sky, its light dazzling.

It is indeed easy to confuse, making one unable to distinguish which side is the real world.

One also wonders how that Plague Domain creature managed to bypass the sun and treat the world like a cesspit.

"What is the price of the Silver-Threaded Red Trout?"

While Jiang Yan pondered, the treasure fish was quickly spotted by a middle-aged man dressed in splendor; after some haggling, it was successfully sold for six thousand copper coins.

When paying, the man used large red copper coins, with one equivalent to one hundred small copper coins.

Jiang Jiang Shuiwa had never seen so much money and was momentarily stunned.

Grandpa Hai Rong beside him, a water pipe in his mouth, took the money, counted it carefully, and only after confirming it was correct did he smile apologetically:

"We poor people simply have bad eyesight; we have wasted your noble time. This treasure fish is yours!"

"Mm. If you have treasure fish in the future, you can continue selling them to me. I am at the Liu Manor on East Street."

That person nodded indifferently and left with his servant carrying the treasure fish.

Grandpa Hai Rong handed the money to Jiang Jiang Shuiwa, grinning: "You young man have such good fortune; now not only is the tax money covered, but it is enough for your family of three to eat well for several years."

"This is all thanks to Grandpa Hai Rong's help!"

Jiang Jiang Shuiwa took out five large red copper coins and handed them over; although it pained him, without this person present, he would not have encountered the treasure fish.

One must know how to repay kindness!

Grandpa Hai Rong accepted it openly and said softly: "Later, take another fifteen large coins to Grandpa Zhou at the dock; otherwise, after selling the treasure fish, many people will be envious."

Jiang Jiang Shuiwa nodded, indicating he understood.

Grandpa Zhou is the manager of the dock, responsible for fishermen going to sea; without his approval, going to sea is illegal and will be considered collusion with Japanese pirates.

After passing the two mountains of Grandpa Zhou and the tax official, Jiang Jiang Shuiwa was left with only three thousand copper coins in hand.

Through the dialogue and information collection of the two, Jiang Yan confirmed this was a corner of the Silver Dynasty's Plague Domain.

He never expected that Plague Domain creature to dive so deep, arriving at the Silver Dynasty, which is even more terrifying than the Corpse-Release Wang Ting.

In the Historical Correction Bureau's annotations, it belongs to the 【Annihilation】-grade Plague Domain, two grades higher than the Turbid Flow grade.

Even if it is not the main body of the Silver Dynasty, but merely a small Plague Domain that branched off, it would not be lower than the 【Breach】-grade level.

Danger represents opportunity.

A saying circulates within the Historical Correction Bureau:

【In the Present World, oil breeds mold.】

【In the Silver Dynasty, silver breeds Ming Army soldiers.】

However, according to what Jiang Yan saw and heard, although silver here is expensive, requiring three thousand coins to exchange for one tael, it still circulates as currency.

The largest denomination common people can see is generally the large red copper coin.

"The Silver Dynasty... Logically, silver should be tied to the cultivation system; why can it still circulate as currency instead of being fully nationalized?"

Jiang Yan found it somewhat strange, thinking there must be other reasons behind this.

Unfortunately, Jiang Jiang Shuiwa is just an ordinary fisherman and does not understand the supernatural system.

In the scene,

With money in hand, Jiang Jiang Shuiwa walked with his back straight, spent a dozen or so copper coins at the pig butcher's to cut a small piece of meat, and returned home to celebrate.

Until late at night,

He waited until his mother and sister at home were asleep, then came outside, took the treasure mirror from his chest, examined the mirror in his hand through the moonlight, and said softly:

"Mirror, are you a treasure of the Immortals?"

Hum!

Light flowed across the mirror surface, seemingly making a response.

Jiang Jiang Shuiwa was overjoyed in his heart and spoke with excitement:

"What ability do you have? Turning stone into gold?"

"I wish I had that..."

Jiang Yan was speechless; he originally wanted to condense text to show off his prestige, but realized this boy was illiterate and couldn't use that profound and unfathomable approach.

So,

the mirror surface flowed, and images appeared.

Mists rose within, and golden, magnificent palaces stood in rows; all the scenes exceeded Jiang Jiang Shuiwa's understanding, reminding him of the legendary Heavenly Palace.

In an instant, the Heavenly Palace vanished, leaving only a pitch-black chaotic sea.

A black-red Twelve Ranks Lotus Throne rose, with a mysterious figure in a Daoist robe, whose face was unclear, seated within it.

"I am the Heavenly Venerable Who Crosses the Tribulation Sea of All Heavens to Save the Suffering. Are you the one making a prayer?"

Jiang Jiang Shuiwa had never seen such a spectacle; he immediately fell to his knees on the ground, shouting "Immortal Grandfather" and "Sea God Grandfather."

He only remembered the character "Sea" throughout the whole process.

Jiang Yan continued to bluff: "This is your opportunity: a magical mirror that can accelerate the realization of the Practice Method and techniques, and improve comprehension.

With it, you should be able to become a strong person in This World and live a wealthy life. If you can ascend, come to the Return Ruins Tribulation Sea to see me, and I will accept you as a nominal disciple."

After speaking, the wondrous scene vanished, turning back into an ordinary mirror.

The reason he didn't make various empty promises was that Jiang Yan understood a principle.

People like things that are hard to obtain.

The more eager one appears, the cheaper one seems.

For Jiang Jiang Shuiwa, his family was poor, and what he needed most was to get rich; telling him he could become a strong person through the mirror

was enough.

Otherwise, there was a chance he would pawn the mirror.

As for the ability to intimidate fish... Jiang Yan wouldn't say it; he wasn't a portable old grandpa and didn't want to accompany him fishing every day.

After hearing this, Jiang Jiang Shuiwa's expression was complex; he sat motionless at the door all night.

The next day, the sun rose, shining on his face, and he made a decision.

"I want to join the army!"

Feeling the shocked gazes of his mother and sister, Jiang Jiang Shuiwa vowed to let his family live a good life.

Although the mirror could assist cultivation, he didn't know any cultivation sects; the little money he had barely covered tuition at a martial arts school, but because of his low birth, if he didn't continue paying, he wouldn't learn anything.

It was better to join the army; they provided food, lodging, a settlement fee, and military pay, and he could also cultivate the orthodox Practice Method.

The only downside was... he would have to face those Japanese pirates and bandits who possessed eerie abilities, with an extremely high mortality rate.

Therefore, the local Tiger Camp was always recruiting.

Jiang Jiang Shuiwa's body was already strong, and his background was fine; he quickly passed the conscription requirements.

When registering, he even gave himself a name.

Chen Shui!

"Let's go; I'll take you to see the Dharma-Transmitting Officer to receive the Practice Method!"

The officer in charge of recording stood up and led a group of new recruits into the military camp.

On both sides of the camp stood strong soldiers one by one, their bodies covered in muscles, silver threads flowing in their veins, their bodies gleaming like silver men.

Killing intent permeated their bodies; merely glancing at the new recruits brought a terrifying oppressive force, scaring the latter into lowering their heads like quails, which drew many laughs.

Jiang Jiang Shuiwa kept his head down, following the officer step by step.

The deeper they went, the more intense the vital energy became; from Jiang Yan's perspective, it gathered into a silver fierce tiger, coiling in the sky, its tiger eyes staring tightly at the sea, permeating a solemn, killing atmosphere.

Before the Dharma-Transmitting Camp, a huge 【Qi】 flag fluttered in the wind.

Recalling the nickname Tiger Camp, the seaside, the Japanese pirates, and other factors.

Jiang Yan suddenly understood; it was Qi Qi Jiguang, Qi Tiger!

He wondered if that old Daoist of the Jiajing era, who practiced until his body resembled a crane, was still around?

After all, this world could truly ascend, although it was ascending to the depths of the river of history; he didn't know to what extent they had become diseased.

While pondering, Jiang Yan received the first gain in This World.

It was the basic Practice Method Jiang Jiang Shuiwa received, named...

【Xuan Du Six Yang Silver Dragon Tiger Qi】

(End of this chapter)