The three of them came down the mountain and took the road to the north. Chen Jingchou was in a good mood. Yu Xiaoxue thought that Chen Jingchou's master would be rescued soon, so she was also very happy. The two of them chatted and laughed. Tuoba Yu 'er remained silent as she lowered her head and hurried on.
Time flies, but happy times are the shortest. A few days later, they had crossed the Yellow River. After traveling north for a few more days, they arrived at the fork in the road. A few willow trees by the side of the road swayed gently in the wind. The three of them dismounted. "Sister Yu 'er, I'm going west. Let's part ways here."”Thinking about Tuoba Yu 'er returning to the grassland beyond the Great Wall and her tribe's uncertain migration, she wondered if they would meet again in the future. She felt sad and said,""I'll give you this Devil Refining Gourd along with the Divine Cauldron! Be careful on the road!"
Tuoba Yu 'er said,"This…How can this be?!"”Chen Jingchou stuffed the Lianyao Flask into her hands and said,""The Divine Cauldron is so heavy. How can you carry it back alone? Just accept it!"
Tuoba Yu 'er took it and asked sadly,""Xiao Xue, what are your plans for the future?”Yu Xiaoxue blushed and lowered her head."I…I have nowhere else to go. Wherever Brother Chen goes, I'll follow him.”Tuoba Yu 'er lowered her head in silence.
After a long time, Chen Jingchou said,"Sister Yu 'er, it's getting late. Let's hurry up and go!"”Tuoba Yu 'er seemed to have woken up from a dream. She hurriedly turned her head and said,""Ah…then goodbye! You guys take care too!" He mounted the horse and whipped it, galloping north. A few teardrops, reflecting the sunlight, drew a crystalline arc and fell into the soil behind him. Yu Xiaoxue also shed tears and shouted,"Goodbye! Sister Tuoba!"
Chen Jingchou and Yu Xiaoxue rode their horses slowly westward. It was already early autumn. The wind turned yellow, and two rows of dead trees and a few wisps of smoke lingered in the withered grass, adding to the desolate feeling. Chen Jingchou was at a loss, Yu Xiaoxue was worried, and Yu Lu was silent. That night, they found an inn and went to bed early. The next day, they continued to head west. It was almost noon, and they were hurrying along the road when they suddenly heard the sound of hooves behind them. It seemed that someone was rushing over from behind. When they got closer, Chen Jingchou and Yu Xiaoxue moved to the side of the road. They turned around and saw the person galloping on his horse, his red clothes fluttering in the wind. "Ah!" Yu Xiaoxue shouted. Sister Tuoba!" Chen Jingchou also recognized Tuoba Yu 'er, and he couldn't help but feel surprised, happy, curious, and sad. Tuoba Yu 'er galloped to the front of the two and reined in the reins. Chen Jingchou was slightly surprised and said,""Sister Yu 'Er, why are you back?”
"Ah Chou, I still owe you and Xiaoxue a favor, so I want to go back to the northern desert after I rescue your master," Tuoba Yu 'er said.”"What favor? Why can't I remember?" Chen Jingchou scratched his head.”
" Silly girl," Tuoba Yu 'er said." Didn't you and Xiaoxue risk their lives to save me on the dragon boat last time?"”" Oh, so it's about this…" Chen Jingchou laughed." I've long forgotten about it. It's really nothing!"”Tuoba Yu 'er turned her head and said," No, I can't. If I owe you a favor, I'll never feel good in my life."”"But…" Chen Jingchou said.
Tuoba Yu 'er raised her head and raised her eyebrows."No more buts! -- In short, let me repay you properly. Then, I'll return to the northern grasslands. Isn't that enough?”
"I've never seen someone so fierce when it comes to returning a favor," Chen Jingchou laughed. If you want to follow me so badly, then go ahead.”Tuoba Yu 'er's cheeks turned red and she said anxiously,"" I don't really want to follow, I... I just..." Yu Xiaoxue said,""Sister Tuoba, you can stay. I've been worried that you'd return to the north and never see you again!”Tuoba Yu 'er straightened her back and glared at Chen Jingchou.""Look, look, Snowy is so human. She's not like you, a fool!”He crossed his legs and took the lead. Chen Jingchou and Yu Xiaoxue raised their whips and followed.
Ever since Tuoba Yu 'er came along, there were many more cheers and laughter along the way. Unknowingly, he had already reached the bank of the Leixia Lake. Chen Jingchou was delighted. After identifying the route, the three of them arrived at the side of the forest by the lake and tied up their horses. As he walked into the forest, a dense bamboo forest appeared in front of him. He could already see the thatched cottage in the distance. After passing through the path in the bamboo forest, Chen Jingchou quickly ran to the fence and shouted,""Martial Uncle, Martial Aunt, I brought the medicine back!”However, the forest was completely silent. Only the birds flew away in fright. The sound of branches and leaves clashing against each other echoed faintly. The bamboo fence was lifeless and there was no movement. Chen Jingchou pushed open the door and saw that the wooden door was ajar. The courtyard was full of dead branches, and under the eaves and by the windowsill were spider webs. The door of the house was dilapidated. When he walked in, he saw a thick layer of dust on the ground. Chen Jingchou felt that something was wrong. He pushed open a few doors in succession, only to see dust everywhere and thick cobwebs. It had been a long time since anyone had lived there. Unable to believe the scene in front of him, he retreated to the grass hall and said,""How could this be? How could this be?"
Tuoba Yu 'er looked around and asked,""Ah Chou, does your Martial Uncle have another place to stay?”"I've never heard Martial Aunt mention this, but Martial Uncle is injured. How could he move elsewhere?" Chen Jingchou said.”Yu Xiaoxue wiped the wooden table clean and let Chen Jingchou sit down. She said,"Brother Chen, perhaps granny had no choice but to move to a safer place to avoid Grand Tutor Yuwen?”"If that's the case, Martial Aunt should have left some marks."”With a thought, he stood up and searched through the door, but there was no sign. When he returned to the house, he sat down and did not say a word. The shadows of the trees outside the window were still there, but there was no trace of him. He felt depressed. Yu Xiaoxue walked to his side and advised,"Brother Chen, don't worry. Maybe the old man has left temporarily and will come back soon."”"I hope so!" Chen Jingchou said.
Just as he was feeling frustrated, an old singing voice came from the shore in front of the house. Chen Jingchou stood up and walked out of the room. He listened to the song, which sounded bleak and intense. He felt a little strange. He left the courtyard and followed the direction of the song. Tuoba Yu 'er and Yu Xiaoxue followed closely behind. After walking about ten feet, he had already walked out of the dense forest and arrived at the shore of the lake. He saw a white-haired fisherman wearing a bamboo hat and a cloak. He was sitting on a mound of soil on the shore, facing the lake and fishing alone with his eyes closed. He slowly sang,"The wind is calm and the cranes are chirping, and the white clouds in the sky are accompanied by singing." The fishing rod slanted to reflect the green lake and mountains, regardless of the rain on earth is still sunny.”After a moment, his voice became excited and he continued,""Ten years of the Cang Ocean's old minister's heart, five lakes and a leaf swinging a small boat; Breeze holding oars brew new wine, drunk lying on the horizon do not need to return!”Suddenly, he raised his fishing rod, creating a circle of ripples. He had already caught a lively carp. Yu Jiao threw the carp on the ground, held it down, unhooked the hook, and stuffed it into the fishing net.
Chen Jingchou was curious. He stepped forward and bowed, saying,""Uncle, do you know where the family in the nearby forest went?”
The old man turned his head and carefully sized up Chen Jingchou.""You are Gongshan Tie's martial nephew, right?" Chen Jingchou was surprised." This junior is indeed. Senior, please tell me where Martial Uncle Gongshan went."”The white-haired fisherman turned his head and looked at the lake. He threw out his fishing rod and sighed. After a while, he slowly chanted,"The lone crane shakes the nine peaks, and the lone cloud flies thousands of miles;"The stars are hanging over the blue lake, and the man is hidden by the side of the southern mountain. Your Martial Uncle Gongshan has passed away from illness…" Chen Jingchou could hardly believe his ears when he heard this. It was as if he had been struck by lightning on a clear day, and he was instantly stunned. Tuoba Yu 'er and Yu Xiaoxue were also shocked.
Chen Jingchou came back to his senses and hurriedly asked,""Old senior, when…when did this happen? How…how was this possible? "How could it be like this…" The white-haired fisherman said slowly,"I don't know." It's been quite some time. Brother Gongshan was injured by the golden sword qi, so it's already difficult for him to hold on until then…" Chen Jingchou felt a wave of grief in his heart and fell to his knees."Uncle-master, uncle-master! It's all my fault. I came back late!”
" Little brother…" White-haired Yujiao advised," I often lament about Brother Gongshan's death…There are many unpredictable things in the world, and many more that go against one's wishes! -- Just like the adopted son that I adopted many years ago. Unexpectedly, he was now in the court and actually helped the wicked to do evil…Let's take it easy!”Tuoba Yu 'er and Yu Xiaoxue went forward to persuade him. After a while, Chen Jingchou suppressed his grief and asked,""Old Senior, may I ask where my Martial Uncle is buried?”The white-haired fisherman said,"The remains of Brother Gongshan have been buried at the foot of the southern mountain by the lake.”Chen Jingchou thanked him with tears in his eyes and was about to leave. The white-haired fisherman said,"Your uncle's mother was guarding the tomb, but she went to Daliang a few days ago." You need to calm down and think about it carefully. Perhaps there is still a way to restrain the Tao Tie.”Chen Jingchou thanked him and turned to leave. He ran straight to Nanshan Hill and found his uncle's tomb in a cypress forest. He knelt in front of the tomb and cried bitterly."It's all my fault. I didn't have time to bring the medicine back, which caused Martial Uncle's death!”Yu Xiaoxue and Tuoba Yu 'er also felt pain in their hearts as tears flowed down their cheeks. After a long time, the three of them finally returned to the thatched cottage. They had been tired for an entire day, so they tidied up and went to sleep.
The next day, Yu Xiaoxue cooked some wild vegetables for the three of them to eat. Chen Jingchou had already made up his mind to go to Daliang to find his master's aunt. He found a horse and hurried to Daliang. It took them another ten days to reach Daliang. Although Chen Jingchou and the others had been here a few times, they were already familiar with the streets of the city. However, there was a sea of people, so they did not know where Martial Aunt and Martial Aunt lived. The three of them could only ask around along the street.
One day, when they were near the east gate of Daliang City, they saw a few children playing by the roadside. Beside the children, a man dressed in gray clothes was buying rice at a grain store with his back facing the road. "Brother Chen, look at that old woman's back. She looks like Aunt Gongshan!" Yu Xiaoxue said.”Chen Jingchou nodded and walked over. Just as he was walking behind the old woman, she turned around. When Chen Jingchou saw this, his heart couldn't help but ache, and a wave of sadness surged into his heart. That old man was Senior Aunt Ah Han.
When Ah Han saw Chen Jingchou, he was slightly shocked. "Jingchou! Why are you here?" Tears streamed down Chen Jingchou's face, and he didn't know how to answer. Ah Han gently embraced Chen Jingchou and comforted him,""Child, don't be sad. Let's go home first.”Chen Jingchou wiped his tears, nodded, and followed Ah Han.
After turning a few corners, they entered an alley. Ah Han opened the door and let Chen Jingchou and the others in. The residence was very small, with only one room. The middle was separated by wooden planks, and the outer room was a small hall with simple furnishings. Ah Han led the three of them to the inner room and let them sit on the straw mat. He also sat down at the side. Chen Jingchou didn't dare to sit down. His heart was filled with grief as he bowed and said,""Martial aunt, it's all my fault for being late…I didn't bring back the antidote earlier to cure Martial Uncle's sword injury!”"Child, sit down first." Ah Han said gently.”Chen Jingchou wiped his tears and sat down.
Ah Han said slowly," Sigh, silly child, don't blame yourself so much…Life and death are fated. Besides, you've taken such a big risk. You must have done your best!”Tuoba Yu 'er lowered her head and said," Auntie, it's all my fault. I insisted on going to the Demon King's Stronghold for the martial arts competition. That's why I was delayed!"”Ah Han said," This is the will of heaven. We can't force it. How can we avoid it?" You don't have to blame yourself…Brother Tie has been chivalrous and righteous all his life. He has never lost his wealth and has lived a life without a guilty conscience…He left with a smile!”Although he had a smile on his face, his voice could not help but sound a little choked. Chen Jingchou and the other two felt pain in their hearts. After a while, Ah Han said," Right, Jingchou, before your Martial Uncle passed away, he was still thinking about you and your master.”As he spoke, he took out a letter from his bag and said,""This is what your Martial Uncle wrote before he died. He said that he wanted to leave it for you.”Chen Jingqiu tidied his clothes and received it respectfully.
He untied the rope and opened the letter. He saw that the handwriting in the letter was rather illegible, and it was written with great difficulty. It was obvious that it took a lot of effort to finish writing.
Chen Jingchou softly read,"Nephew Jingchou: Your uncle's health has been declining recently, and he is not as good as before. The golden sword qi in his body was surging non-stop, and he was afraid that he would not be able to live long in this world!”Chen Jingchou's heart was filled with grief, but he suppressed it and continued to read,""The demonic beast Taotie is very powerful, and there are very few people in the world who can match it. However, Shibo thought about you and remembered that there was still one person in the world who could match him. On the East China Sea, there was a fairy island since ancient times. There was an immortal on it. His Dao and medical skills were unfathomable. If you can find this immortal and force him to attack, you will be a thousand times stronger than Martial Uncle! -- You must be careful. If you meet that Yuwen servant, don't fight him, and don't avenge your uncle. It's not worth it to lose your life. Gongshan Tie's final stroke." Chen Jingchou's tears fell like rain as he carefully put away the letter.
Ah Han sighed." Jingchou, actually, your Martial Uncle isn't very sure if there are immortals on this Immortal Mountain Island…This rumor was told to him by your Martial Ancestor more than twenty years ago…Now that time has passed and the world has changed, it's hard to predict whether or not one will really meet an immortal.”"Martial Aunt, this is the only way to save Master. No matter what the result is, I have to try!" Chen Jingchou said.”Ah Han sighed.”"Granny, if we want to go to Xianshan Island, we must sail to the sea, right?" Yu Xiaoxue asked.”Ah Han replied,"Yes, you must cross the East China Sea." The journey is very far." "Martial Aunt, we happen to have a ship. We'll set off immediately tomorrow and sail to the East Sea."”"A boat?…" Ah Han asked curiously. Tuoba Yu 'er replied,"Yes, Auntie, we seized a high-ranking official's ship in the canal."”Ah Han shook his head." No, no…None of you have ever seen the sea, right?"”Chen Jingchou and the others shook their heads. Ah Han said," The waves in the sea are dangerous. It's boundless and you can't see the end. However, unlike rivers and lakes…a river boat could never sail on the ocean! Moreover, there was no way to tell east, west, north, and south in the sea, so it was easy to get lost!”Chen Jingchou didn't know what to do and quickly asked,""Martial Aunt, what should we do?”Ah Han thought for a while and said,"There's a boatman surnamed Zhao who lives by the river outside the city. He used to be an old friend of your Martial Uncle." He had superb craftsmanship. He had once built ships in Donglai and followed the government army to conquer other countries on the sea…but he had long gone into seclusion!……”After a while, she said,"I think this is how it is. Martial Aunt will make a trip for you to the river to find him!" Ask him for help!" Chen Jingchou thanked him, and the few of them followed Ah Han out the door.
Not long after, they arrived at the riverside. After passing through several rows of willow trees, they found Craftsman Zhao's house. It was surrounded by green tiles and white walls. The door had just been repaired. The wood grain was round and round, and it had not been painted yet. Ah Han went up and knocked on the door. After a while, the door opened and a middle-aged man walked out. He was wearing a green mandarin jacket. He was short and stocky, with strong arms and dark skin. Seeing that it was Ah Han, he quickly came out and said happily,""Aiya! So it was his benefactor! Please come in." When they reached the house, they invited Ah Han and the others to sit down and asked the family to bring tea. Ah Han introduced him to everyone. Chen Jingchou knew that the man was called Zhao Neng, and his surname was Guanghu. Everyone exchanged pleasantries. "Benefactor, how has Mister Gongshan been?" Zhao Neng asked.”Ah Han sighed. Chen Jingchou answered truthfully.
After Zhao Neng heard this, he sighed and said after a while,"Back then, I followed the uprising army and was unfortunately suppressed by the Imperial Court on the way. If not for my benefactor, I wouldn't be alive today! However, before he could repay his kindness, his benefactor had passed away! Sigh…" He shook his head and sighed. Ah Han said,"Life and death are all determined by fate. It can't be forced!"”Zhao Neng sighed again. When he asked, Ah Han answered truthfully. After Zhao Neng heard this, he pondered for a moment and said,"In my early years, I drifted on the sea and went out to sea dozens of times. After more than ten years, I heard people talk about this immortal mountain island. "However, I don't know the exact location. Since it's entrusted by my benefactor, I, Zhao Neng, will accompany Brother Chen even if I have to go through fire and water!”Chen Jingchou stood up and thanked him.
"Little brother, don't thank me!" Zhao Neng said. "I won't be able to repay your kindness in this lifetime. Today, I'm lucky enough to repay your kindness. I, Zhao Neng, will definitely help you with my life!"”After carefully asking about the situation, he speculated in his heart for a while and said,"How about this? If we build a new ship, it will take at least three months. Why don't you change your official ship into a sea ship? It can be completed in ten days!”Everyone discussed. Zhao Neng asked Ah Han and the others to stay at home for dinner. He set up a table full of wine and dishes. There were all kinds of fresh fish and seafood. It was obvious that they had been carefully prepared. Before leaving, Chen Jingchou took out a bag of silver and handed it over as payment for repairing the ship. Zhao Neng waved his hand and said,"Little brother, don't be like this. You can kill me!" Our lives were saved by our benefactor. Forget about money, even if our benefactor asks us to climb a mountain of knives or go through a sea of fire, we will never say no!”He refused to accept it no matter what.
On the second day, Zhao Neng called the waiter and had Chen Jingchou lead the way to the dock. Zhao Neng jumped onto the official ship and carefully inspected it inside and out. He measured the rope, measured it clearly, and drew a sketch. He immediately dispatched people to go up the mountain to cut wood while the rest went to the ship to build. The craftsmen did not dare to slack off. They hurriedly carried their tools and went to work. Those craftsmen had also received Gongshan Tie's kindness, and in order to repay his kindness, they worked tirelessly. Furthermore, they were all shipsmiths, so their progress was very fast.
After ten days, Zhao Neng came to Ah Han's house and told him that the ship had been rebuilt. He was waiting for orders and could set sail at any time. Ah Han thanked him. "Benefactor, what are you saying? I, Zhao Neng, will never be able to repay Mister Gongshan's kindness!" Zhao Neng said.”Everyone discussed and agreed to set sail early the next morning. They would buy enough rice and fill it with fresh water before going back to pack their things.
It was almost dawn, and Chen Jingchou and the others had already woken up. Yu Xiaoxue helped Ah Han make breakfast. During the meal, Yu Xiaoxue said," Grandma, we are leaving today. When can we see the sea?"”Ah Han smiled." Follow the canal to the big river, then head east. It's not far away." If the wind was favorable, they would arrive in less than three to five days!”Tuoba Yu 'er's brows were tightly knitted together, unable to eat. "Sister Yu 'er, eat more. There won't be such delicious food at sea!" Chen Jingchou said.”Tuoba Yu 'er pushed her bowl to the side and said,""Auntie, enjoy your meal. I'm full." "Sister Tuoba, are you feeling unwell?" Yu Xiaoxue asked.”Tuoba Yu 'er shook her head. After breakfast, Ah Han took out a few bags filled with dry rations and handed them to Chen Jingchou and the other two.
When they arrived at the dock, Zhao Neng and more than ten experienced boatmen were already waiting on the boat. Seeing that everyone had arrived, Zhao Neng jumped off the boat and bowed."Benefactor, everything on the ship is ready. We're just waiting for Little Brother Chen's order to set sail!”Chen Jingchou thanked her and turned around, bowing to her and saying goodbye. Yu Xiaoxue and Tuoba Yu 'er also said goodbye. Ah Han turned around and instructed Zhao Neng,"These children have never been out to sea. Everything on the ship will have to be taken care of by you."”Zhao Neng cupped his hands and said," Don't worry, benefactor. Leave everything to me. As long as I'm here, I'll definitely send them back safely!"”"Then I'll have to trouble you!" Ah Han said.”Zhao Neng agreed, cupped his hands, and led the three of them onto the boat.
Not long after, they untied the ropes and raised the sails. A few boatmen used bamboo wormwood to prop the boat away. The ship faced the slightly cold morning wind, pierced through the thin fog, parted the blue waves, and slowly sailed south. Ah Han stood on the shore and waved his hand. If you can't find the Celestial Mountain Island, don't force yourself. It's better to come back as soon as possible!”Chen Jingchou's heart ached." Take care, Martial Aunt!" he shouted. Nephew knows! Nephew will definitely return safely!" He waved goodbye to Yu Xiaoxue and Tuoba Yu 'er. Ah Han's figure became smaller and smaller on the shore until it could no longer be distinguished. "It's cold in the morning. Please rest in the cabin." Zhao Neng came over.”Chen Jingchou and the others followed his instructions and entered the cabin. Along the way, Zhao Neng served Chen Jingchou attentively, making Chen Jingchou feel slightly apologetic.
In a few days, they had already reached the intersection of the river and sea. The river became wider and wider, and the sea and sky slowly formed a line. On the second day, the ship had already sailed into the sea. Chen Jingchou and the other two walked onto the deck and saw the vast sea and sky. The boundless horizon was blue and picturesque. A few seabirds circled the mast and flew back and forth. The sea breeze ruffled their clothes. They felt a sense of open-mindedness and indescribable comfort. It was as if all the worries and worries in the world had already gone with the wind.
Chen Jingchou couldn't help but feel something. He closed his eyes and slowly chanted,""The blue sea is boundless and the sky is long. The mortal world is as beautiful as a painting, why does a beauty need to sing to the moon!”Yu Xiaoxue also stood by the side of the ship and sighed in her heart. It was the first time she had seen such a vast and magnificent scenery since she was young.
He turned around and saw Tuoba Yu 'er holding onto the railing with a frown on her face. "Sister Tuoba, are you feeling unwell?" she asked.”Tuoba Yu 'er shook her head, feeling extremely uncomfortable. Chen Jingchou also walked over and asked with concern,""Sister Yu 'Er, what's wrong?" Tuoba Yu 'er clutched her stomach and said,"My stomach feels so uncomfortable. I want to throw up."?”Chen Jingchou did not know what to do. When Zhao Neng saw this, he came over to ask about the situation and said,"Brother Chen, don't worry. It's not a big deal. Lady Tuoba is just not used to the bumpy sea and is seasick. She would be fine after drinking some hot water and resting for a while.”Chen Jingchou and Yu Xiaoxue helped her into the cabin and let her rest.
In the next few days, Zhao Neng commanded the ship to sail east. Other than knowing that Celestial Mountain Island was in the east, he knew nothing else. He could only drive in the general direction. When he was free, he would also chat with Chen Jingchou about matters at sea, teaching him how to rely on the compass and the Big Dipper to determine the direction of the sea. Everyone would chat and laugh, and they would not feel lonely. After traveling for more than a month, Zhao Neng thought that he should be near the island. He was used to drifting on the sea and had already trained his skills. He climbed up the mast quickly, but there was no land other than the vast sea. Zhao Neng sent more people to the top of the mast to take turns looking around. He searched for several days, but other than the sea, there was only the blue sky. If it wasn't the sea breeze, it was the waves. There was no trace of the immortal mountain island. As the sun set, everyone's mood gradually sank.
That night, Zhao Neng came to Chen Jingchou's room and shouted,""Brother Chen."
"Big Brother Zhao, why are you here?" Chen Jingchou opened the door and asked. Please come in." He asked Zhao Neng to enter the room and sit down. "May I know why Big Brother Zhao is looking for me?" Chen Jingchou asked.”
Zhao Neng hesitated for a moment before he said," Brother Chen, before we left, your aunt told me to look after you. If there's anything I can't do, please forgive me!"”
"Big Brother Zhao, what are you talking about? It must have been hard on you along the way!" Chen Jingchou hurriedly said. I can't thank you enough."
"Brother Chen, you're too polite!" Zhao Neng said.”"It's just that…we haven't found Celestial Mountain Island yet, and we don't have much water and food on the ship!"”
"Then, then what should we do?" Chen Jingchou asked anxiously.”
Zhao Neng hurriedly said," Brother Chen, don't panic. Although there is little water and food on the ship, with my ten years of experience in fighting on the sea, it is not impossible for me to safely sail to the nearest land."”
Chen Jingchou heaved a sigh of relief and said,""Then, what should we do about this Celestial Mountain Island?”
" Of course we have to find Celestial Mountain Island," Zhao Neng said." But with our current situation, we can only return to land first. We'll go out to sea again after we've filled up with water and food."”
Chen Jingchou lowered his head and pondered for a moment before saying,""According to Brother Zhao, this is the only way now. I'll leave everything to Big Brother Zhao's arrangements.”He looked disappointed.
" Don't worry, Brother Chen," Zhao Neng consoled." You're a lucky person. We'll definitely find the island next time!"”"Thank you, Big Brother Zhao," Chen Jingchou forced a smile and said,"Let's return to the mainland first."”Zhao Neng bade farewell and Chen Jingchou sent him out of the door.
The next day, the ship turned around and headed west. At dusk, Chen Jingchou stood alone at the bow of the ship, looking out at the sea. The afterglow of the setting sun pierced through the clouds and turned into thousands of rays of light that plunged into the sea. The golden light on the sea reflected in his eyes. He could not tell the boundary between the sea and the sky. He only felt that the road ahead was confused. His heart seemed to be drifting in the sea. He did not know where he was or where he was going.
A few days later, there was not much fresh water on the boat. Zhao Neng left most of the water for Chen Jingchou and the other two, while he and the boatman drank a fixed amount every day. When Chen Jingchou found out, he was determined not to allow it. Zhao Neng had no choice but to divide the water evenly among everyone.
At noon, Zhao Neng was steering the ship. "Brother Zhao!" the boatman on the mast shouted. Not good! Look, the wind is blowing in the southeast!" Zhao Neng quickly climbed up the mast and looked toward the southeast direction where the boatman was pointing. He saw a large red cloud where the sea and the sky met. It rolled up and down and occupied half of the sky. It was like a huge mountain range that rolled up and down and quickly moved forward. Zhao Neng was shocked and could not help but exclaim. The boatmen could not help but shout.
Chen Jingchou heard the shout and hurried to the deck. He asked,""Big Brother Zhao, what happened?" Zhao Neng jumped down from the mast, composed himself, and said,"The wind is about to blow!" His voice was trembling. "The wind is blowing?" Chen Jingchou asked in surprise. " Yes," Zhao Neng nodded." I've been at sea for more than ten years, but I've never seen such a big storm!" We have to prepare quickly!" As he spoke, he hurriedly walked to the back and called the boatmen over to make arrangements.
Chen Jingchou stood on the side of the ship and looked at the horizon. As expected, it was dark for half a day. An incomparably tall cloud mountain, accompanied by a storm, was rapidly approaching the ship. He was secretly shocked. Although the boatmen were experienced in the sea, they were still shocked when they saw the scene in the sky. " The storm is coming soon," Zhao Neng said." Everyone, work harder to protect the ship!" Life and death are not a big deal for us, but we must not fail our benefactor. We must send Brother Chen and the others back to the land safely!”Everyone agreed in unison. Zhao Neng hurriedly ordered a few people to check the bottom of the cabin, and the others quickly retracted the sails. Everyone received the order and ran off. At this moment, the wind gradually picked up, and the wind canopy rustled. He could already feel the ship swaying slightly. Yu Xiaoxue and Tuoba Yu 'er also walked onto the deck. Chen Jingchou told them what he had said, and the two of them were shocked. "Please hide in the cabin," Zhao Neng instructed."No matter what happens, do not come to the deck.”"Big Brother Zhao, is this storm very powerful?" Yu Xiaoxue asked in fear.”Zhao Nengqiang smiled." It's fine. Don't worry. With Brother Zhao around, it won't be afraid of any storm."”As he spoke, he led Chen Jingchou and the others into the cabin and turned around to check the bottom of the ship.
Chen Jingchou could not sit still. After settling Yu Xiaoxue and Tuoba Yu 'er down, he ran to the deck. The sea and sky were dark, the wind was strong, and the rain fell diagonally on the deck. The sails were only half retracted. Chen Jingchou quickly climbed up the mast to help. Zhao Neng was on top and said in surprise,""Brother Chen, it's dangerous here! Go back to the cabin!"
"No, Big Brother Zhao, let's go down together after we finish packing the sails!" Chen Jingchou said.”Zhao Neng had no choice but to let everyone speed up. It took them a meal to roll the canvas into a ball and tie it firmly with several thick ropes. When they got off the deck, everyone's clothes were wet from the rain. The strong wind brought along the torrential rain, and the ship swayed left and right along with the waves, almost unable to stand. Everyone supported each other and retreated to the cabin.
Zhao Neng took off his wet clothes and arranged for people to patrol the bottom of the cabin. Chen Jingchou supported himself against the cabin wall and staggered back to his room to get changed. He slowly walked to Yu Xiaoxue's room and saw Tuoba Yu 'er lying on the ground with a pale face. She kept vomiting and was so uncomfortable that she couldn't even speak. Yu Xiaoxue supported her by the side and gently patted her back. Chen Jingchou hurriedly walked over and reached out to support Tuoba Yu 'er. Yu Xiaoxue poured some water and carried it over with difficulty. The water kept splashing out and was handed to Tuoba Yu 'er's lips. There was only a small portion left for her to rinse her mouth. Not long after, the ship shook even more violently. Chen Jingchou looked out through the window and saw that the sky had completely darkened. A violent storm swept across the sky, roaring as huge waves crashed down like small mountains. It was as if the ship was lifted to the top of the mountain and then thrown down. It was extremely uncomfortable to be in it. At this moment, rain and huge waves hit the deck, and the cracks in the wooden planks began to leak. Zhao Neng gathered his men, tore open the bedding, and hurriedly filled it.
That night, the ship shook violently, and no one dared to light a lamp. The cabin was pitch black, and they felt that the world was shaking and trembling. The ship was like a wandering ghost, drifting on the sea without knowing the direction. Everyone was exhausted, but no one dared to sleep. Chen Jingchou also felt vexed. Yu Xiaoxue barely managed to hold on until midnight. She couldn't hold on any longer and fell asleep on the ground. Tuoba Yu 'er vomited for a long time. Her face was haggard and she fell asleep on the ground. Chen Jingchou pulled over a blanket and covered the two of them. After enduring for a while, his eyelids kept falling. Soon, his mind slowly became muddled. In the second half of the night, the storm did not show any signs of weakening. Instead, it became even more violent. The ship shook even more violently, tilting so much that it was about to flip over. The wood was deformed by the impact and began to creak. There was water everywhere in the cabin, up to his knees. Zhao Neng was secretly shocked, and he ordered his men to quickly drain the water. After another two hours of chaos, it was the fourth watch, and the sky was so dark that one could not see their fingers. Suddenly, the ship shook violently a few times, followed by a loud crack. Everyone was sent flying, and their foreheads hit the roof. Everyone was shocked. The boat tilted. Before everyone could react, the seawater had already swarmed in. Several boatmen were immediately swept out of the crack by the waves. Zhao Neng was still waiting to be rescued when another huge wave came over. With a few cracking sounds, the ship was instantly swallowed by the wave and broke into pieces. In an instant, it disappeared without a trace. On the surface of the sea, there was nothing but some broken wood pieces rolling with the waves.
After an unknown amount of time, Chen Jingchou slowly opened his eyes. He found himself lying in a cave, surrounded by the remains of ships. Wood chips, broken canvas, and broken earthen jars were all over the ground. "Where is this?" he asked, rubbing his eyes. What happened to me?"
He turned around and saw Yu Xiaoxue and Tuoba Yu 'er lying beside him, unconscious. Chen Jingchou struggled to get up and shook the two awake. Yu Xiaoxue opened her eyes, looked around, and said in surprise,""Brother Chen, where are we?”
"I don't know either." Chen Jingchou shook his head.”Tuoba Yu 'er had just woken up when she spat out a large mouthful of seawater. She was still in a daze. Chen Jingchou quickly helped her up and patted her back to make her feel more comfortable. Yu Xiaoxue sat up and said,"Brother Chen, what should we do?"”Chen Jingchou was at a loss as he looked around. Although the cave was huge, there was no one there. He handed Tuoba Yu 'er to Yu Xiaoxue to take care of and went to the cave to take a look. Not long after, Chen Jingchou returned and said,""I looked carefully at the cave wall. There is an exit ahead, but I don't know where it leads to. Anyway, there's no way out now. Let's just walk along the cave entrance!”At this moment, Tuoba Yu 'er was much more clear-headed. She asked,""Where is this…What happened?”"I'm not too sure either. Let's leave this place first."”He and Yu Xiaoxue helped Tuoba Yu 'er up and walked towards the cave entrance.
After entering the cave, they found themselves in a natural stone corridor. The stone walls were filled with five-colored crystals, and above their heads were strange-shaped stalactites. The three of them walked slowly along the cave. Not long after, a trace of light appeared in front of them. The three of them took a few more steps forward and felt the space suddenly open up. It was actually a huge cave. Light shone down from thousands of holes above their heads, like the stars in the sky. Below the cave was a blue lake with a natural stone arch bridge on the surface. The three of them walked to the bridge and were about to go down when two women suddenly appeared from the opposite side. They held steel forks and stood in the middle of the bridge.
Just as Chen Jingchou was about to step forward to ask, Yu Xiaoxue suddenly exclaimed,""Brother Chen, look at their…feet.”Chen Jingchou looked over and was also shocked. A blue tail was revealed at the side of the woman's clothes.
The two women didn't say anything and charged forward with their steel forks. Chen Jingchou grabbed Tuoba Yu 'er and hurriedly jumped back. Who knew that just as he stood still, the two women followed him again. Chen Jingchou raised his right leg and forced the two women to take a few steps back. She hurriedly handed Tuoba Yu 'er over to Yu Xiaoxue and stood in front of them. "Sisters," he cried,"wait!”But before he could finish his sentence, the two women leaped forward again and stabbed at him with their steel forks. Chen Jingchou aimed at the steel forks and thrust his palms straight up, piercing between the two. Suddenly, he flipped outward at the same time and slapped the inside of the steel forks. The two steel forks turned and stabbed outward. The two women were shocked and couldn't stop themselves from retreating a few steps.
"Excuse me, may I ask?" Chen Jingchou cupped his hands.……”The two women winked at each other and attacked from two different directions. Chen Jingchou was slightly angry and thought to himself, I have no grudge with you, yet you guys used a killing move! If I don't show you my ability, you won't answer.”When the woman got close, he looked carefully and moved his right hand to the side. The steel fork immediately turned around and stabbed at the other woman.
The woman was shocked and quickly stretched out her steel fork to block. With a clang, the two forks crossed, and sparks flew. The two women felt their hands shake and almost dropped their steel forks. Chen Jingchou didn't wait for them to react. He had already slanted his body and moved extremely fast. In the blink of an eye, he had already circled behind the two women. Suddenly, he raised his hand and grabbed the end of the steel fork from below. Chen Jingchou had thought that he would be able to snatch the weapon from the other party with this move, but who knew that just as his palm touched the handle of the trident, an icy cold air would spread from the trident. Chen Jingchou was shocked. He quickly gathered his strength in his palms and used the Ice Stone Falling Art. Before long, a layer of white frost had formed on his palms. The two women only felt the cold air invade their bodies. They couldn't help but feel cold and hurriedly circulated their cultivation to resist. Chen Jingchou leaped up and pushed his palm down, striking out several times. The two women couldn't dodge in time, and a thin layer of frost instantly formed on their hair and eyelashes. The two women couldn't resist. They quickly threw away their tridents and swung their palms at Chen Jingchou. Chen Jingchou raised both his hands, bent over, and took a step forward. He was already between the two women, and he struck out with both his palms. The two girls were shocked and couldn't dodge in time. Although Chen Jingchou didn't want to harm their lives, if he was really hit, it would be difficult to endure.
At this moment, a woman suddenly shouted,""Wait!" Chen Jingchou's palms were half an inch away from the two women, but he did not release his strength. He turned around and saw a woman in purple with gorgeous accessories walking over slowly with a pearl cane in her hand.
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