Chapter 55: Searching in the Rain
Shen Luo first went to the city and mailed the letter back home from the post station. He then immediately rode out of the city and quickly returned to the Huangweidang Ferry.
The summer sky can change quickly. What was a clear sky a moment ago was suddenly covered in dark clouds, with strong winds blowing, giving the prelude to a storm.
Shen Luo glanced at the sky, tied his horse to a tree near the ferry, untied the Wupeng Small Boat that was tied to the stump, and jumped aboard.
"Young master, it’s not safe to take the boat today. Look at the sky, a heavy rain is about to fall. The river here is narrow, and when it rains heavily, the river water rushes extremely fast. Even an experienced boatman wouldn’t dare to go on the water in such conditions.” Yu Dadan came out from the thatched hut with an apron around his waist as if he was cooking, and hurriedly stopped Shen Luo from taking out the boat.
"Thank you, Brother Yu, for your reminder, but I can handle this,” Shen Luo waved his hand to Yu Dadan, poked his bamboo pole on the riverbank, and the small boat smoothly shot forward, heading downstream.
According to Yu Yan’s account, it seemed that Master Yu found the Nameless Heavenly Book on a stormy day. Perhaps, this kind of weather could be an opportunity.
Of course, if the water condition was too dangerous, he naturally would not risk his life.
"Young master, there are many hidden reefs downstream. If the water flows too swiftly, even a solid boat cannot withstand the hit. Come back!” Yu Dadan was anxious and called out repeatedly.
But Shen Luo did not respond. With the wind and the current, his small boat sailed away quickly.