Beauties in Simulation Cross over into Reality

Chapter 80: Chapter 71: Ruxue Begins Her River Journey

Xiao Mo didn’t immediately rush to Gan State, where Ganyue Port was located.

He knew that once he left, he would never be able to return.

So, Xiao Mo went to the tombstones of the Village Chief and Aunt Chen. He cleared the weeds before their graves one last time, placed some fruit and fresh flowers before the stones, lit sticks of incense, and bowed to them:

“Village Chief, Aunt Chen, I’m leaving. Please don’t be upset that I couldn’t visit you sooner. It won’t be long before I join you down here. When that time comes, I’ll apologize to you both in person.”

After placing the incense sticks before their tombstones, Xiao Mo took a clean cloth and gently wiped the dust from the monuments.

Having done all this, Xiao Mo finally walked out of Shiqiao Village, step by step.

“Grandpa Xiao… good morning.”

Two little girls greeted Xiao Mo.

The girls’ names were Shen Lili and Hong Hui.

Bai Ruxue had treated them to osmanthus cakes before.

Xiao Mo smiled and nodded. “Good morning to you, too.”

“Grandpa Xiao, why didn’t we see Sister Bai yesterday?” Hong Hui asked curiously.

“Sister Bai had something to take care of, so she’s left the village for a while. She’ll be back after some time,” Xiao Mo said.

“Oh, I see.” A hint of disappointment flickered in Hong Hui’s eyes. ’She had been hoping to go play with Sister Bai.’

“Are you going out too, Grandpa Xiao?” Shen Lili asked, noticing the bundle he was carrying on his back.

“Yes. Your Sister Bai might run into some trouble on her own, so I’m going to help her.”

“Then be careful on your journey, Grandpa Xiao! You and Sister Bai should come back soon, okay~”

“I will.” Xiao Mo ruffled their hair. “Grandpa’s leaving now.”

“Goodbye, Grandpa Xiao.”

“Goodbye.”

After saying goodbye to the two little girls, Xiao Mo walked out of the village.

“I wish to ride the wind and return.”

Xiao Mo recited a line of poetry. A gentle breeze swept around him, lifting him into the air and carrying him away until he disappeared over the horizon.

Although Xiao Mo had little of his lifespan left, he was the former Prime Minister of one of the ten great dynasties of the Human Race. Having received the worship of countless households, his power was bolstered by the Mountain and River Fortune, making it comparable to the Ascension Realm.

In just the blink of an eye, Xiao Mo arrived in Qingshan City and met with Wang Ying.

Wang Ying had also become a white-haired old woman.

Xiao Mo also met Wang Ying’s daughter, Zhang Qianqian.

Zhang Qianqian was long since married, and even her children were grown.

Wang Ying’s grandson was named Zhang Xuemo. Wang Ying had chosen the name, and the boy was now twelve years old.

Xuemo—the name’s meaning was plain to see. Wang Ying hoped her grandson would learn from Brother Xiao.

Xiao Mo observed the young man and saw that he was indeed a promising scholar.

Before he left, Xiao Mo patted Zhang Xuemo’s head three times, bestowing upon him a bit of scholarly fortune. It was a small gift for the younger generation.

As for how much of this scholarly fortune he could grasp, that was entirely up to him.

“Grandma, isn’t Grandpa Xiao staying for dinner?” Zhang Xuemo asked Wang Ying.

“No.” Wang Ying shook her head. “Grandpa Xiao has something important to do.”

“Then when will Grandpa Xiao visit again?” ’Although they had only just met, Zhang Xuemo felt that Grandpa Xiao was very kind.’

Wang Ying looked out beyond the courtyard. “Grandpa Xiao… he’s going to a place very, very far away… He won’t be coming back.”

…

「In the Liusi County Governor’s Mansion.」

The Prefect, Liu Sanyue, was in his residence, drinking tea and reading a book.

Liu Sanyue was one of Xiao Mo’s students.

All of Xiao Mo’s students had one thing in common: they all enjoyed studying hydraulic maps and engaging in farming themselves.

Initially, Liu Sanyue had served as the Prefect of a county in Qingzhou.

But three years ago, Xiao Mo had him reassigned to Liusi County in Yizhou.

’Although Liu Sanyue didn’t know why his teacher had done so, he didn’t mind.’

’After all, a post was a post, no matter where it was.’

“Master! Master!”

Just as Liu Sanyue was studying the Hundred Rivers Map of Liusi County, an old servant rushed in.

“Master! An important… important…”

“Spit it out,” Liu Sanyue said, shooting the old servant a look.

“Master! An honored guest has arrived!”

“It’s my day off. I’m not seeing anyone.”

Liu Sanyue took a light sip of his tea and continued to look over the Hundred Rivers Map.

Liusi County had many hydraulic engineering projects left behind by his teacher.

’He was wondering if he could improve upon them further, making repairs and modifications.’

“Master,” the old servant said, on the verge of tears. “The visitor… is an old gentleman. He says his name is Xiao Mo…”

“Hm? Hmm?” Liu Sanyue shot to his feet. “Then what in the world are you announcing it for!”

Liu Sanyue abruptly shoved the Hundred Rivers Map into the old servant’s arms and hurried off to greet his guest.

Arriving at the courtyard gate and seeing the white-haired old man, Liu Sanyue strode forward and bowed. “This student has made his teacher wait. I ask for my teacher’s punishment.”

“You’re a man in your forties. You think I’m going to rap your knuckles with a ruler?” Xiao Mo chuckled. “Get up.”

“Thank you, Teacher. Teacher, please, come sit in the courtyard.” Liu Sanyue helped support Xiao Mo, intending to lead him into the courtyard.

Xiao Mo shook his head. “No, I’m in a hurry. I won’t stay for tea. There’s a favor I need to ask of you.”

“Teacher, you only need to say the word! This student will do everything in his power!” Liu Sanyue said solemnly.

“For the next five days, prohibit all fishing in Siming Lake. Allow no one to approach it. You must also properly relocate the nearby residents. For any common folk whose income is affected during these few days, the Government must provide a certain amount of compensation…”

Xiao Mo spoke word by word, his instructions clear and methodical.

’As Liu Sanyue listened to his teacher’s words, he was very confused.’

’From the sound of it, a great flood was coming, but it wasn’t the rainy season.’

“Have you noted down everything I’ve said?” Xiao Mo asked.

“Rest assured, Teacher. This student will see to it at once!” ’Although Liu Sanyue didn’t know what his teacher was planning, he knew he just had to follow his orders.’

“Don’t worry. Just make the preparations. Nothing untoward will happen,” Xiao Mo said with a smile, patting his shoulder.

“Yes, Teacher.” Only then did Liu Sanyue feel truly reassured.

’His teacher would not lie to him.’

After giving a few final instructions, Xiao Mo turned and flew away from Liusi County.

Over the course of that day, Xiao Mo drew upon the Mountain and River Fortune to visit one official after another—County Magistrates, Prefects, and even Governors.

All of them were Xiao Mo’s students.

Upon hearing their teacher’s request, they all hurried to carry out his wishes.

Around Siming Lake, the Chunsong River, the Luo River, and the Yunya River…

Those who needed to be evacuated were evacuated, and the necessary precautions were taken.

In truth, based on Xiao Mo’s countless simulations and his many years of preparation, Ruxue’s river-walking would have almost no impact on the common people.

He was doing all this more as a precaution against the unexpected.

「The third day of the third month.」

「Early in the morning.」

Xiao Mo arrived at a village thirty li outside of Ganyue Port.

Meanwhile, beside that clear, turquoise lake,

a devastatingly beautiful woman in a white dress slowly set down the bundle in her hands.

The woman’s form shifted, and she transformed into a sixty-foot-long white python, slithering into the waters of the lake.

BOOM!

A deep, long rumble echoed from the sky.

Xiao Mo raised his head, watching the lightning that was gradually gathering in the sky thirty li away.

’Ruxue has begun her river-walking.’