Chapter 579: Chapter 578: Ferryman Spreads Prophecy_1
 

Shitou was by no means an easy target, as he slipped and slid around like a catfish, darting back and forth between the upper and lower decks of the ship.

The two Senior Brothers chased after each other, causing a commotion that made Feng Yi and the others burst into laughter and cheer them on by whistling.

From Woniu Village to Xiangzhou, it takes five days by boat. The sights of green hills and clear waters along the way had begun to grow dull.

Lin Qingluo let the boys have their fun, not bothering to rein them in.

With five days of free time ahead of her, she became engrossed in studying medicine and developing new drugs, once again forgoing sleep and food.

She would sit in her room on the second floor of the guest cabin for a whole day, forgetting to eat or rest.

The Little Prince, worried about his sister, would bring steaming hot meals to her room at mealtime. He’d rather interrupt her study of medicine just to make sure she had something to eat.

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“Young masters, have you heard the widely-circulated prophecy among the common people?”

The Ferryman was also bored during the boat trip and began chatting with the youths.

“What prophecy?”

Feng Yi was intrigued by his mysterious tone and asked with a smile.

The remaining young men, bored after sitting in the cabin for so long, also pricked up their ears to listen.

“The prophecy from the Founding Empress a thousand years ago.”

The Ferryman’s face was beaming with pride as he raised his eyebrows in satisfaction before the young men.

It seemed that his wealth of experience was still unmatched.

“Tell us more.”

Feng Yi’s curiosity was piqued and he continued to inquire.

“Well, it’s a long story.”

The Ferryman wiped away a grain of rice that was hanging from his mouth, smacked his lips, and began an unceasing narration.

From the glorious legend of the Founding Empress to the incredible prophecy that had spread from Capital City.

A Heaven-descended Goddess and a Fire Phoenix!

Upon hearing this, all the young men were greatly shaken, and their burning gazes simultaneously focused on the Little Kingfisher circling overhead, chirping crisply.

“Today’s Empress adores the Evil King, the Princess is not performing her duty, and the Fengqi Empire’s affairs are gradually declining. No one knows when the prophecy will come true and restore the Fengqi Empire to its former glory with the arrival of a goddess and a phoenix.”

Unaware of the young men’s reactions, the Ferryman continued his rant, spitting profusely with no sign of stopping.

“In my opinion, instead of letting the weak Princess ascend to the throne, why not simply overthrow the tyrannical regime and support the Eldest Miss of the Duke of Zhen’s Mansion? After all, they are both from the Lin Clan – whoever is in power ultimately means the Lin Clan rules.”

“Ahem.”

A series of coughs echoed through the cabin, as the young men were shocked by his brazen and blasphemous remarks. They covered their mouths and coughed uncontrollably.

“Ferryman, mind your words.”

Lin Jinlong couldn’t help but admonish: “It’s lucky that we were the ones who heard your words, so they won’t be spread. But if an Imperial Court spy were ever to hear them, you’d be risking your life.”

“Your careless words not only put yourself at risk, but could also bring disaster upon the Duke of Zhen’s Mansion.”

Lin Jinyun thought deeper and frowned with furrowed brows.

“Hehe, isn’t this just because we’re bored on the boat? Besides, no one else is here – you know and I know, but no one else knows.”

The Ferryman scratched his nose with a silly smile, a faint glint of cunning flashing in his eyes.

“Master, the Ferryman is not an ordinary person. He purposely used gossip to spread the prophecy.”

The Little Kingfisher heard everything clearly and informed her master through psychic communication.

“Find out who his secret master is.”

Lin Qingluo responded without looking up from the medicinal plants in her hands.

“Will do.”

The Little Kingfisher happily agreed, and chirped as it flew into the forests along both sides of the river.