Chapter 12 Chapter 10 The Boundless Sea (Part 1)

The three of them came down from the mountain and took the road to go north.Chen Jingchou only felt happy, and Yu Xiaoxue thought that Chen Jingchou's master would be rescued soon, so she was also very happy, the two talked and laughed.Tuoba Yu'er was silent, bowed her head and hurried on her way. Time is fleeting, happy time is the shortest.A few days later, after crossing the Yellow River, and going northward for a few more days, we arrived at the intersection of Sancha Road.A few willow trees beside the road sway gently in the wind.The three dismounted.Chen Jingchou said: "Sister Yu'er, I'm going westward, let's leave now." Thinking of Tuoba Yu'er returning to the grassland outside the Great Wall, and their tribe's migration is uncertain, I don't know if they will meet again in the future, I feel sad , Said: "This demon refining pot, I will give it to you together with the divine tripod! Be careful on the road, take care!"

Tuoba Yu'er said: "This...how can this be done!" Chen Jingchou stuffed the demon refining pot into her hand, and said: "The divine cauldron is so heavy, how can you take it back by yourself? Just accept it Bar!" Tuoba Yu'er took it, with a sad look on her brows, and asked: "Xiaoxue, what are your plans for the future?" Yu Xiaoxue blushed, bowed her head and said: "I...I have nowhere to go. Wherever Brother Chen goes, I will follow him." Tuoba Yu'er bowed her head and remained silent. After a long time, Chen Jingqiu said: "Sister Yu'er, it's getting late, let's get on the road!" Tuoba Yu'er just woke up like a dream, turned her head hurriedly, and hurriedly said: "Ah...then goodbye Take care of yourself too!" Stepped on the horse, flicked the long whip, and galloped northward, a few teardrops, reflecting the sunlight, drew a crystal arc and fell into the soil behind them.Yu Xiaoxue also shed tears and shouted: "Goodbye! Sister Tuoba!"

Chen Jingchou and Yu Xiaoxue rode their horses slowly westward. It was early autumn, the wind turned and the leaves turned yellow. There were two rows of dead trees beside the road, and a few wisps of smoke lingered among the dry grass, adding to the sense of depression.Chen Jingchou was at a loss, Yu Xiaoxue was also depressed, and both of them were silent.That night, I found an inn and went to bed early.On the second day, we continued westward.It was almost noon, and I was on my way, when I suddenly heard the sound of horseshoes behind me, as if someone was rushing from behind.As they got closer, Chen Jingchou and Yu Xiaoxue stepped aside, looked back, and saw someone galloping on horseback, with red clothes fluttering.Yu Xiaoxue shouted: "Ah! Sister Tuoba!" Chen Jingchou also recognized Tuoba Yu'er, and couldn't help being surprised and delighted, surprised and sad.Tuoba Yu'er galloped up to the two of them and reined in the horse.Chen Jingchou felt slightly surprised in his heart, and said, "Sister Yu'er, you, why are you back?"

Tuoba Yu'er said: "Ah Qiu, I still owe you and Xiaoxue a favor, so I want to wait until I rescue your master before going back to the northern desert." Chen Jingchou scratched his head and said, "What kind of favor, I can't remember ?” Tuoba Yu'er said: "Fool, it wasn't you and Xiaoxue who risked their lives to rescue me on the dragon boat last time?" Chen Jingchou smiled and said: "So it's this matter... I've forgotten it a long time ago." No, that's really nothing!" Tuoba Yu'er turned her head and said: "No, let me owe you a favor—then I will never feel comfortable in my life." Chen Jingchou said: "But... ..."

Tuoba Yu'er raised her head, raised her brows slightly, and said, "Don't fail anymore, it's okay! ——In short, let me repay you well, and I will go back to the northern grasslands, and this will be done!" Chen Jingchou smiled and said: "I've never seen someone who wants to return a favor, and there are people who are so fierce. If you want to follow so much, then follow." Tuoba Yu'er blushed, and said anxiously: "I don't want to follow so much. , I... I just..." Yu Xiaoxue said: "Sister Tuoba, then you can stay. I have been worried that you will go back to the north, and I will never see you again!" Tuoba Yu'er straightened The upper body glared at Chen Jingchou, and said: "Look, Xiaoxue has a lot of humanity, how can he look like a fool like you!" With his legs clamped, he galloped forward first.Chen Jingchou and Yu Xiaoxue raised their whips and followed behind.

Since having Tuoba Yu'er, there have been many laughters along the way.Before he knew it, he had arrived at the bank of Lei Xiaze.Chen Jingchou was delighted, and discerning the path, the three of them came to the side of the dense forest by the lake, and tied the horse.Walking towards the forest, soon, a dense bamboo forest appeared in front of him, and the thatched cottage could be seen from a distance. Walking through the path in the bamboo forest, Chen Jingchou ran to the gate of the fence in two or three steps, and shouted loudly: " Uncle, Aunt, I brought the medicine back!" But there was silence in the forest, only the birds flew in fright, the branches and leaves clashed against each other, and the echo was faint, but the bamboo fence was lifeless and there was no movement.Chen Jingchou stretched out his hand to push the door, only to see that the firewood door was half-hidden, the yard was full of dead branches, and there were spider silks under the eaves and beside the window sills.The door of the house was dilapidated. Walking into the house, I saw a thick layer of dust on the ground.Chen Jingchou felt something was wrong in his heart, he pushed open the doors of several rooms one after another, they were covered with dust and thick cobwebs, and no one had lived there for a long time.Unable to believe the scene in front of him, he retreated to the grass hall and said, "How could it be, how could it be like this?"

Tuoba Yu'er also looked around, and asked: "A Qiu, does your uncle have another place to live?" Chen Jingchou said: "I haven't heard my aunt mention this, but my uncle is injured. How can you move to another place at will?" Yu Xiaoxue wiped the wooden table, let Chen Jingchou sit down, and said: "Brother Chen, maybe mother-in-law has no choice but to move to a safer place in order to avoid Grand Master Yuwen. Are you here?" Chen Jingchou said: "If that's the case, Aunt Master should have left some marks." With a thought, he stood up and searched all the hidden places inside and outside the door, but where What is the mark.Back in the house, I sat down without saying a word, the shadows of the trees outside the window were still there, but there was no trace of people, and I was depressed.Yu Xiaoxue walked to her side and persuaded: "Brother Chen, don't worry, maybe my husband and the others have left for a while and will come back soon." Chen Jingchou said: "I hope so!"

While feeling bored, an old singing voice could be faintly heard from the shore of the lake in front of the house.Chen Jingchou stood up, walked out of the room, and listened carefully, the singing was desolate and exciting, and he felt a little strange in his heart.Leaving the yard and looking for it in the direction of the singing, Tuoba Yu'er and Yu Xiaoxue followed closely behind.After walking about ten feet, I turned out of the dense forest and came to the shore of the lake.I saw a white-haired fisherman, wearing a hat and a cloak, sitting on the bank foundation mound, facing the lake, fishing alone with his eyes closed.He sang slowly: "The wind is calm, the waves are quiet and the cranes are singing, and the white clouds and the sky are accompanied by the singing; the fishing rod is slanted against the lake and mountains, and it doesn't matter whether it is raining or not." After a while, the voice became passionate, slightly cynical. Meaning, continued: "Ten years of old minister's heart in Canghai, five lakes with one leaf in a flat boat; Breeze with oars to brew new wine, drunk lying on the end of the world without returning!" Suddenly the fishing rod was raised, causing a circle of ripples, and a tail had been caught. The carp is alive and kicking.Yujiao threw the carp on the ground, held it down, unhooked the hook, and stuffed it into the fish mouth.

Chen Jingqiu was curious, stepped forward to salute, and said: "May I ask, old man, do you know where the family in the nearby forest has gone?" The old man turned his head, looked at Chen Jingchou carefully, and said: "Are you Gong Shantie's nephew?" Where did you go?" The white-haired Yujiao turned his head, looked at the lake, threw out his fishing rod, sighed, and after a long while, he slowly chanted: "The lone crane vibrates Jiugao, the lone cloud floats for thousands of miles; the stars hang down on the blue lake. Bo, people are hidden on the south side of the mountain——Your Master Gongshan, he has passed away..." Chen Jingchou could hardly believe his ears when he heard this, and stayed there immediately like a thunderbolt from the blue sky.Tuoba Yu'er and Yu Xiaoxue were also taken aback.

Chen Jingchou regained his composure and hurriedly asked: "Old man, when did this happen? This...how is this possible? How could it be like this..." The white-haired Yujiao said slowly: "There are already many It's been a short time, brother Gongshan was injured by the golden sword energy, it's impossible to survive until then..." Chen Jingchou felt a pang of grief in his heart, he fell to his knees with a thump, tears fell like rain, Crying: "Uncle, Uncle! It's all my fault, it's because I came back late!" The white-haired Yujiao persuaded: "Little brother... the old man often lamented the death of the good brother Gongshan... There are many unpredictable things in the world, and even more unsatisfactory ones! —— Just like the old man many years ago The adopted son was upright in the past. Unexpectedly, he is now in the temple, and he is helping the tyrant to abuse him... Let's be more open about everything!" Tuoba Yu'er and Yu Xiaoxue both stepped forward to persuade him.After a while, Chen Jingchou endured his grief and asked: "Senior, may I ask my uncle, where is he buried now?" The white-haired Yujiao said: "The bones of the good brother Gongshan have been buried in Nanshan by the lake. at the foot of the mountain." Chen Jingchou thanked with tears and was about to leave.The white-haired Yujiao said: "Your aunt and aunt were guarding the tomb at the side of the mausoleum, but they have gone to Daliang a few days ago. You need to calm down and think about it carefully. Maybe there is no unparalleled road, and there is still a way to restrain that glutton method." Chen Jingchou thanked him, turned around and left.He ran straight to Nanshan, found the mausoleum of the uncle in a cypress forest, knelt in front of the tomb, cried bitterly, and said: "It's all my nephew's fault, I didn't have time to bring the medicine back, so I killed my uncle! "Yu Xiaoxue and Tuoba Yu'er were also hurt in their hearts and shed tears.After a long time, the three of them just returned to the thatched cottage, they had been tired for a whole day, they tidied things up randomly, and then they all went to sleep.

When they got up the next day, Yu Xiaoxue cooked some wild vegetables, and the three of them ate them. Chen Jingchou had made up his mind to go to Daliang to find his teacher and aunt.After finding the horse, he hurried to Daliang.It took another ten days on the road to reach Daliang.Although Chen Jingchou and others have been here several times, they are quite familiar with the streets in the city, but there are so many people, they don't know where the teacher and aunt live.The three had no choice but to inquire along the street. One day, when I was walking near the east gate of Daliang City, I saw some children playing by the side of the road. Next to the group of children, a person in gray cloth was buying rice in a grain shop with his back to the road.Yu Xiaoxue said: "Brother Chen, look at the back of that old woman, she looks very much like Aunt Gongshan!" Chen Jingchou nodded, walked over, and was walking behind the old woman, just in time, that person also turned her head.Seeing Chen Jingchou, he couldn't help feeling sour, and a wave of sadness welled up in his heart.The old man was the teacher's aunt A-Han. When Ahan first saw Chen Jingchou, he was slightly startled.Said: "Jingchou! Why are you here?" Chen Jingchou had tears in his eyes, not knowing how to answer.Ahan gently hugged Chen Jingchou in his arms, and comforted him: "Son, don't be sad, let's talk at home." Chen Jingchou wiped away his tears, nodded, and followed Ahan. After turning a few street corners, everyone walked into an alley.Ahan opened the door and asked Chen Jingchou to wait in.The residence was very small, with only one room, separated by wooden boards in the middle, and a small hall outside, with simple furnishings.A-Han led the three of them to the inner room, let them sit on the straw mat, and sat down beside him.Chen Jingchou didn't dare to sit down, heartbroken, bowed to salute, and said: "Auntie, it's all my fault that I came back late... I didn't bring back the antidote early to heal my uncle's sword wound!" Ahan said softly: "Son, sit down first." Chen Jingchou wiped away his tears and sat down as promised. Ahan said slowly: "Oh, silly boy, don't blame yourself so much... Life and death are life and death, not to mention that you must have tried your best at such a big risk!" Tuoba Yu'er bowed her head and said: " Auntie, I'm all to blame for this matter, it's because I want to go to the Demon King's stronghold to compete in martial arts, that's why I delayed!" A-Han said: "This matter is God's will, you can't force it, how can you avoid it? You don't have to blame yourself ...Brother Tie has been a hero and righteous man all his life, he has never lost his wealth and honor, and lived a life full of no regrets...he left with a smile on his face!" Although there was a smile on his face, his voice could not help but choke.The three of Chen Jingchou were also heartbroken.After a while, Ahan said, "By the way, Jingchou, before your uncle passed away, he was still thinking about you and your master." He took out a letter from the package and said, "This is your teacher's letter." It was written by Uncle when he was dying, and he said he would leave it to you." Chen Jingchou straightened his clothes and took it respectfully. Untie the rope and open the letter.I saw that the handwriting in the letter was rather sloppy, and it was extremely difficult to write, it was obvious that it took a lot of effort to finish it. Chen Jingchou read softly: "Nephew Jingchou: Uncle Ru's health has been declining recently, and he is not as good as before. The golden sword energy in his body is surging, and he may not last long!" Chen Jingchou felt sad in his heart, and endured it. Sadly, he continued to read: "Warcraft gluttonous power is very strong, and there are very few enemies in the world. But the master thought about it for you, and remembered that there is still one person in the world who can be the enemy-on the East China Sea, it has been said since ancient times. There is an immortal island in the first world. There is an immortal on it, whose Taoism and medical skills are unfathomable. If you can find this immortal and ask him to help, you will be a thousand times better than your master! ——You must be careful, if you encounter That Yuwen boy, don't fight against him, let alone avenge your uncle, it's not worth your life, admonish it, admonish it! Gongshan Tie's pen." Chen Jingchou burst into tears, and carefully put away the letter. A-Han sighed: "Jingchou, whether there are really immortals on this fairy mountain island, in fact, your uncle is not very sure... This rumor was told to him by your ancestor more than 20 years ago... Now that time has passed and the sea has changed, is it true? Meeting an immortal is hard to predict after all." Chen Jingchou said: "Master Aunt, at present, there is only this last method left to save Master—no matter what the result is, I will try it!" Ah Han sighed "Oh... you child!" Yu Xiaoxue asked: "Grandma, if we want to reach Xianshan Island, we must sail to the sea, right?" Ahan replied: "Yes, you must cross the East China Sea. The journey is very long." Chen Jingqiu said: "Auntie, we happen to have a boat, and we will set off immediately to the East China Sea tomorrow." Ahan asked curiously: "Ship?..." Tuoba Yu'er replied: "Yes, Auntie, we are A big official ship was seized in the canal." Ahan shook his head and said: "No, no...you have never seen the sea, have you?" Chen Jingchou and others shook their heads.A-Han said: "The waves in the sea are dangerous, boundless, with no end in sight. It's not like rivers and lakes... a river boat can't sail in the sea anyway! Besides, you can't tell east, west, north, south in the sea, and you can easily lose your way!" Chen Jingchou didn't know what to do, so he hurriedly asked: "Auntie, what should we do?" Ahan thought for a while, and said: "There is a boatman surnamed Zhao who lived on the bank of the river outside the city. Old friend. Excellent craftsmanship, used to build ships in Donglai, and accompanied the army to conquer other countries from the sea... It’s just that he has been living in seclusion for a long time!..." After a while, he said: "I think so, the teacher and aunt Let’s go for you, go to the river to find him! Ask him to help!” Chen Jingchou thanked, and several people went out with Ahan. Not long after, I came to the river, walked through several rows of willow trees, and found the house of Craftsman Zhao. There are green tiles and white walls, the gate has just been repaired, the wood grain is round, and it has not been painted yet.Ah Han went up to knock on the door, and after a while, the door opened, and a middle-aged man came out, wearing a blue mandarin jacket, short and thick, with strong arms and dark skin.Seeing that it was Ah Han, he rushed out to welcome him, and said happily, "Oh! It turns out to be a benefactor! Please come in quickly." When he reached the house, he asked Ah Han to sit down and let his family bring tea.Ah Han introduced them to everyone. Chen Jingqiu only knew that the man's name was Zhao Neng, and his nickname was Guanghu.Everyone greeted for a while.Zhao Neng asked: "Benefactor, how is Mr. Gongshan?" Ah Han sighed.Chen Jingchou took over the conversation and told the truth. After hearing this, Zhao Neng sighed with emotion, and said for a long time: "I joined the rebel army back then, and walked halfway, unfortunately, I was suppressed by the court. If it wasn't for the benefactor who rescued me, I would still be alive today! But the great kindness has not been repaid in case , but the benefactor passed away! Sigh..." Shaking his head, he let out a long sigh.A-Han said: "Human life and death have their destiny, and they can't be forced!" Zhao Neng sighed again, and when he asked what he meant, A-Han told the truth.Zhao Neng pondered for a while after hearing this, and said: "I was wandering in the sea in my early years, and I went to sea dozens of times. After more than ten years, I have heard people talk about this Xianshan Island. But where is the exact location, it is impossible to know. I know—but since it was entrusted by my benefactor, even if I, Zhao Neng, go through fire and water, I will definitely go with Brother Chen!" Chen Jingchou got up and thanked. Zhao Nengdao: "Little brother, please don't thank me! I will never be able to repay my benefactor in this lifetime. Today I am lucky to be able to repay a great kindness. I, Zhao Nengding, am obliged to give up my life to help!" After asking carefully about the situation, he pondered for a while. , Said: "I think this is good. If it is a new sea-going ship, it will take at least three months. Why don't you directly change your official ship to a sea-going ship, and it will be completed in ten days!" Everyone discussed and decided.Zhao Neng left Ahan and the others to have dinner at home, and set up a table of wine and dishes, all kinds of fresh fish and seafood, obviously carefully prepared.Before leaving, Chen Jingchou took out a bag of silver and handed it over to pay for repairing the ship.Zhao Neng waved his hands again and again, saying: "Little brother, don't do this, you can kill me! The lives of our craftsmen were all saved by our benefactors. Don't talk about taking money, even if the benefactor let us go up the mountain of swords and down into the sea of ​​fire, we And I will never say a word of no!" He refused to accept anything. On the second day, Zhao Neng called his assistant and asked Chen Jingchou to lead the way to the pier.Zhao Neng jumped on the official boat, checked it carefully inside and out, measured the rope, measured it clearly, and drew a sketch.Immediately assign manpower, a few people go to the mountain to cut wood, and the rest go to the ship for repairs.All the craftsmen didn't dare to slack off, they all hurriedly picked up their tools and went to work.Those craftsmen had also received the favor of Gongshan Tie, and in order to repay the favor, they worked tirelessly, and all of them were shipwrights, skilled in skills, so the progress was very fast. After ten days like this, Zhao Neng came to Ahan's house and told him that the ship had been rebuilt and that he was waiting for orders to set sail at any time.Thank you Ahan.Zhao Neng said: "What are you talking about, Mr. Gongshan, Mr. Gongshan's kindness, I, Zhao Neng, will never be able to repay it!" At that moment, everyone discussed and agreed to set sail tomorrow morning, buy a full amount of rice, store up fresh water, and go back to pack their things. At dawn, Chen Jingchou and others are already up.Yu Xiaoxue helped Ah Han make breakfast.During the dinner, Yu Xiaoxue said: "Mother-in-law, we are leaving today, when will we see the sea?" A-Han smiled and said, "Follow the canal to Dajiang, then go east and you will be there. If the wind is favorable , it won’t take three to five days!” Tuoba Yu’er frowned, unable to eat.Chen Jingchou said: "Sister Yu'er, eat more, there are no such delicious meals at sea!" Tuoba Yu'er pushed the rice bowl aside and said: "Auntie, eat slowly, I am full." Xiaoxue said: "Sister Tuoba, what's wrong with you?" Tuoba Yu'er shook her head.After breakfast, Ah Han took some bags full of dry food and handed them to Chen Jingchou and the others. When everyone arrived at the pier, Zhao Neng and more than a dozen experienced boatmen were already waiting on the boat.Seeing that everyone had arrived, Zhao Neng jumped off the boat, stepped forward and bowed: "Grandfather, everything on the boat is ready, just wait for Brother Chen to order the boat to sail!" Chen Jingchou thanked him, turned around, and said The teacher and auntie bowed and left.Yu Xiaoxue and Tuoba Yu'er also said goodbye.Ahan turned his head and told Zhao Neng, "These children have never been out at sea, and you have to take care of everything on board." Zhao Neng cupped his hands and said, "Don't worry, benefactor, everything is covered by me, as long as there is I, Zhao Neng, are here, and I will definitely send them back safely!" A Han said: "Then I will thank you!" Zhao Neng agreed, bowed his hands and said goodbye, leading the three of them to board the boat. After a while, the cable was untied, the sail was raised, and several boatmen propped the boat away with bamboo wormwood.Facing the slightly cold morning wind, the ship penetrated the mist, separated from the blue waves, and sailed slowly south.A-Han stood on the shore, waved his hand and said, "The sea is vast, and the wind is on the way. If you can't find Xianshan Island, don't force yourself, and come back as soon as possible!" Chen Jingchou felt sad, and shouted: "Auntie, take care! My nephew knows Nephew will definitely come back safely!" Yu Xiaoxue and Tuoba Yuer waved goodbye together.The figure of Ahan on the bank is getting smaller and smaller, until finally he can no longer distinguish it.Zhao Neng came over and said, "It's cool in the morning, everyone, please rest in the cabin." Chen Jingchou and others walked into the cabin as they said.Along the way, Zhao Neng served him diligently and treated him well, which made Chen Jingchou feel a little bit sorry. In just a few days, we have arrived at the junction of the river and the sea. The river becomes wider and the sea and sky gradually form a line.On the second day, the boat sailed into the sea, and Chen Jingchou and the others stepped onto the deck, only to see the vast, boundless, blue and picturesque blue sky, a few seabirds were flying around the mast, and the sea breeze was blowing their clothes. I feel open-minded and indescribably comfortable in my heart.It seems that all the troubles and sorrows in the world have gone with the wind. Chen Jingchou couldn't help feeling something in his heart, closed his eyes slightly, raised his head and chanted slowly: "The blue sea is boundless and stretches to the sky, and the majestic clouds stretch high to broaden my heart; the world is so beautiful, why should a beauty sing to the moon!" Yu Xiaoxue also stood On the side of the boat, I sighed in my heart, I only felt that it was the first time I saw such a vast and magnificent scenery since I was a child. Turning her head, she saw Tuoba Yu'er holding on to the railing, frowning tightly, with a pained look on her face.Walking over hurriedly, she asked, "Sister Tuoba, what's wrong with you?" Tuoba Yu'er shook her head, feeling extremely uncomfortable.Chen Jingchou also came over, and asked with concern: "Sister Yu'er, what's wrong with you?" Tuoba Yu'er clutched her lower abdomen, and said, "I feel so uncomfortable in my stomach, I feel like vomiting." Chen Jingchou didn't know for a moment What to do.Zhao Neng saw him, came over to ask about the situation, and said: "Brother Chen, don't worry, it's okay, Miss Tuoba is just not used to the rough seas, she just gets seasick. Drink some hot water and rest for a while, it will be fine." Chen Jing Qiu and Yu Xiaoxue hurriedly helped her into the cabin and let her have a good rest. In the next few days, Zhao Neng commanded the ship, bulged the awning, and sailed eastward.Apart from knowing that Xianshan Island is in the east, I don't know anything about the rest, so I can only drive in a general direction.In my spare time, I also chatted with Chen Jingchou about sea affairs, and taught him how to rely on the compass and the Big Dipper to tell the direction at sea. Everyone talked and laughed, and they were not lonely.After doing this for more than a month, Zhao Neng expected to reach the vicinity of Xianshan Island. He was used to drifting on the sea, and he had already developed a good skill. There is a little shadow of land.Zhao Neng sent more people to the top of the mast to look around in turn.I searched like this for several days, but apart from the sea water and the blue sky, the sea breeze and the waves, there is no trace of Xianshan Island.As the sun set, everyone's moods gradually sank along with the setting sun. That night, Zhao Neng came to Chen Jingqiu's house and called out, "Brother Chen." Chen Jingchou opened the door and said, "Brother Zhao, why are you here? Please come in quickly." Let Zhao Neng enter the room and sit down.Chen Jingchou said: "I don't know why brother Zhao is looking for younger brother?" Zhao Neng hesitated for a while, then said: "Brother Chen, before leaving, your auntie asked Brother Yu to take care of you, if there is anything wrong, please forgive me!" Chen Jingchou hurriedly said: "Brother Zhao said that, it's been a hard journey for you! Brother, thank you before it's too late." Zhao Neng said: "Brother Chen is too polite!" After a pause, he said: "It's just...we haven't found Xianshan Island yet, and the water and food on the boat are running out!" Chen Jingchou was terrified and said anxiously, "Then, what should we do?" Zhao Neng hurriedly said: "Brother Chen, don't panic. Although there is little water and food on board, but with Brother Yu's experience in fighting at sea for more than ten years, it is not impossible to safely sail to the nearest land." Chen Jingchou breathed a sigh of relief and said, "Then, this Xianshan Island... what should I do?" Zhao Nengdao: "Of course we want to find Xianshan Island, but given our current situation... we can only go back to land first, wait until it is filled with water and food, and then go out to sea to look for it again." Chen Jingchou lowered his head and pondered for a while, then said: "According to Brother Zhao, this is the only way to go now. Everything will be arranged by Brother Zhao." His face showed disappointment. Zhao Neng comforted: "Brother Chen, don't worry, you are auspicious, we will definitely find Xiandao next time!" Chen Jingchou forced a smile: "Thank you, Brother Zhao, then let's go back to land first." Zhao Neng said goodbye, and Chen Jingchou sent him out of the house. The next day, the ship had turned around and headed west instead.At dusk, Chen Jingchou stood alone on the bow of the boat, looking at the sea, only to see the afterglow of the setting sun penetrate the clouds, turn into thousands of rays of light, and plunge into the sea.The golden light on the sea greeted my eyes, and I couldn’t tell the boundary between the sea and the sky. I just felt that the road ahead was confused, and my heart seemed to be drifting in the sea. I didn’t know where I was or where I was going. After a few days, there was not much fresh water on board, so Zhao Neng left most of the water to Chen Jingchou and the other three, while he and the boatman drank a fixed amount every day.Chen Jingchou knew about it and firmly refused.Zhao Neng couldn't, so he had to distribute the level equally to everyone. At noon that day, Zhao Neng was steering the rudder on the deck.Suddenly, the boatman on the mast shouted: "Brother Zhao! It's not good! Look, the wind is blowing from the southeast!" Seeing where the sea and the sky meet, a large red cloud appears, churning up and down, occupying half of the sky, like a huge mountain range, undulating continuously, rolling into one piece, moving forward rapidly.Zhao Neng was startled, and couldn't help letting out an ooh.The boatmen couldn't help shouting. Hearing the shout, Chen Jingchou hurried to the deck and asked, "Brother Zhao, what happened?" Zhao Neng jumped down from the mast, gathered himself together, and said, "The wind is about to blow! "The voice trembled a little.Chen Jingchou asked in shock: "It's windy?" Zhao Neng nodded and said, "Yes, I've been at sea for more than ten years, and I've never seen such a big storm! We have to get ready quickly!" At the back end, I called all the boatmen and went to arrange it myself. Standing on the side, Chen Jingchou looked towards the sky, and saw that it was dark for a long time, and an extremely tall cloud mountain, surrounded by a violent storm, was rushing towards the ship at high speed, and he was also secretly surprised.Although those boatmen are people who have traveled the sea for a long time, they are also shocked when they see the scene in the sky.Zhao Nengdao: "The storm is approaching in an instant, everyone must redouble their efforts to protect the ship! Life and death are minor matters for our generation, but we must not miss our benefactor's trust. We must send Brother Chen and the others back to land safely!" Everyone agreed in unison.Zhao Neng hurriedly ordered several people to check the bilge, and the others hurriedly furled the sails.Everyone was ordered to run away.At this time, the wind gradually picked up, the windroof rattled, and the ship could already feel a slight shaking.Yu Xiaoxue and Tuoba Yu'er didn't know what was going on, they also went up to the deck, Chen Jingchou told the original words, they were also surprised.Zhao Neng instructed: "You three, please take refuge in the cabin. No matter what happens, don't come on the deck." Yu Xiaoxue was afraid, and asked: "Brother Zhao, is this storm very strong?" Zhao Nengqiang laughed. "It's okay, don't worry, with Big Brother Zhao here, you won't be afraid of any storm." Said, he led Chen Jingchou and others into the cabin, turned around and went to the bottom of the boat to check. Chen Jingchou couldn't sit still, settled down better than Xiaoxue and Tuoba Yu'er, and ran to the deck again.I saw the color of the sea and the sky, it was dark, the wind was strong, and the light rain slanted and fell on the deck with a ticking sound.The sails were only half collected.Chen Jingchou hurriedly 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!" Chen Jingchou said: "No, Brother Zhao, let's go down together after furling the sail!" Zhao Neng had no choice but to let everyone speed up. Tie up firmly.When they got down to the deck, everyone's clothes were wet by the rain.The strong wind and the torrential rain, whimpering hit, the hull swayed from side to side along 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 manpower to patrol the bilge from time to time.Chen Jingchou supported the bulkhead, staggered back to his room, took his clothes and changed.Walking slowly to Yu Xiaoxue's room, I saw Tuoba Yu'er lying on the ground, her face was pale, vomiting constantly, she was so uncomfortable that she couldn't even speak, Yu Xiaoxue supported her, and patted her vest lightly.Chen Jingchou hurried over and stretched out his hand to help Tuoba Yu'er.Yu Xiaoxue poured some water, brought it over with difficulty, the water kept splashing, and handed it to Tuoba Yuer's lips, only a small half remained, and rinsed her mouth.After a while, the hull shook even more violently.Chen Jingchou looked out through the window, and saw that the sky had completely darkened, and the storm swept across the sky, roaring, and the huge waves came over like hills and hills.The boat seemed to be lifted to the top of the mountain at once, and then dropped down. It was extremely uncomfortable to be in it.At this time, rainwater and huge waves beat on the deck, and the gaps in the planks began to leak.Zhao Neng gathered his men, tore off the quilt, and hurriedly filled it up. That night the ship shook violently, no one dared to light a lamp, the cabin was pitch black, and the world was shaking and trembling back and forth.Ships are like wandering ghosts, drifting on the sea without distinguishing between east, west, north and south.Everyone felt tired and unbearable, but no one dared to sleep.Chen Jingchou also felt disgusted in his chest.Yu Xiaoxue managed to last until midnight, but 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 also fell to the ground and fell asleep.Chen Jingchou pulled a quilt and covered them.Stiff again for a while, the eyelids straight down, and soon, the mind gradually became confused.In the second half of the night, the storm showed no signs of abating, but intensified.The hull swayed even more violently, almost tipping over.The wood had warped and creaked under the impact, and water was knee-deep all over the cabin.Zhao Neng was secretly startled, and quickly drained the water.It was busy for more than an hour, it was the fourth watch weather, and the sea and sky were so dark that you couldn't see your fingers.Suddenly the ship shook violently a few times, followed by a loud click, and everyone was thrown into the air, their foreheads hitting the cabin roof.Everyone was shocked.The hull followed.Before everyone could react, the sea water had already swarmed in.Several boatmen were immediately swept out of the gap by the waves.Zhao Neng was still waiting to be rescued, when another huge wave hit, with several rattles, the boat was instantly engulfed by the waves, broke into several pieces, and disappeared without a trace in an instant.On the surface of the sea, there was nothing but some pieces of wood rolling with the waves. After an unknown amount of time, Chen Jingchou slowly opened his eyes, only to find himself lying in a cave, surrounded by wrecks of ships.Wood chips, broken canvas, broken earthen jars are all over the place.Rubbing his eyes, he said, "Where is this? What's wrong with me?" Turning his head to look, he saw Yu Xiaoxue and Tuoba Yu'er lying beside him, still unconscious.Chen Jingchou struggled to get up and shook them awake.Yu Xiaoxue opened her eyes, looked around, and asked in surprise, "Brother Chen, where are we?" Chen Jingchou shook his head, and said, "I don't know either." Tuoba Yu'er just woke up, and spit out a mouthful of sea water with a wow, her mind was still in a daze.Chen Jingchou hurried over to help her up, and patted her vest to make her more comfortable.Yu Xiaoxue sat up and said, "Brother Chen, what should we do?" Chen Jingchou was at a loss, looking around, but although the cave was huge, there was no one there.Give Tuoba Yu'er to Yu Xiaoxue to take care of, and go to the cave to check by himself.Not long after, Chen Jingchou came back and said, "I looked at the cave wall carefully, and there is an exit in front, but I don't know where it leads. Anyway, there is no way to go now, so let's walk along the cave entrance." !" At this time, Tuoba Yu'er was much more awake, and asked: "Where is this... What happened?" Chen Jingchou said: "I don't know too well, let's talk about it after leaving here." He Yu Xiaoxue helped Tuoba Yu'er up and walked towards the entrance of the cave. Entering the entrance of the cave, there is a natural rock corridor inside, the stone walls are full of colorful crystals, and the top of the head is strangely shaped stalactites.The three walked slowly along the cave.Not long after, I saw a glimmer of light on the road ahead.The three of them took a few steps forward, only to feel that the space suddenly opened up.It was actually a huge cave, and the light shone from thousands of holes above the head, as if the sky was full of stars.Below the cave is a blue lake with a natural stone arch bridge on the water.The three of them walked to the bridge and were about to go down when two women suddenly appeared on the opposite side, holding steel forks, standing in the center of the bridge. Just as Chen Jingchou was about to step forward to inquire, Yu Xiaoxue suddenly said, "Brother Chen, look at their...feet." Chen Jingchou looked at them, also very surprised.On the side of the hem of the woman's clothes, a blue tail was exposed. The two women didn't speak, and rushed forward holding the steel fork.Chen Jingchou supported Tuoba Yu'er, and hurriedly jumped back.Unexpectedly, as soon as he stood still, the two women followed.Chen Jingchou flew up his right leg and forced the two women back a few steps.Hastily handed Tuoba Yuer to Yu Xiaoxue, and blocked Tuoba Yuer and Yu Xiaoxue.Shouted: "Two sisters, hold your hand!" Unexpectedly, before the words fell, the two women leaped forward again, holding out the steel fork and pulling at themselves.Chen Jingchou pointed at the steel fork coming forward, raised his palms straight up, passed between the two of them, suddenly flipped out at the same time, and slapped on the inside of the steel fork, the two steel forks turned and stabbed outward .The two women were startled, they couldn't hold back their momentum, and retreated a few steps. Chen Jingchou cupped his hands and said, "I've offended you, may I ask?" The two women winked and attacked from two directions.Chen Jingchou was slightly angry, and said in his heart: "I have no grievances or enmities with you, you will use the ultimate move when you come up! If you don't let you see my ability, you will not answer." Waiting for the woman to come closer, look at me Be careful, on one side of the body, the right palm flicked on the steel fork, the steel fork immediately turned around and stabbed at the other woman. The woman was shocked, and stretched out the steel fork to block it.With a bang, the two forks intersected, and sparks burst out.两个女子都觉手中一震，钢叉几欲脱手。陈靖仇不等她们反应过来，已斜身而上，身法奇快，转瞬已绕到了二女身后，突然提起手掌，自下而上，一把抓住了钢叉末端。陈靖仇本拟这一下，必能夺下对方兵刃，但哪知手掌刚碰到叉柄，一股冰寒之气便从叉上传了过来。陈靖仇一惊，连忙凝力双掌，运起冰石乱坠之术来，不多时，掌心已结了一层白霜。那两个女子只觉寒气侵体，冷不自胜，急忙运功抵御。陈靖仇飞身跃起，自上而下，催动掌力，连拍数掌。那两个女子躲闪不及，头发上和眼睫毛上，都瞬间结了一层薄霜。二女抵挡不住，连忙撇了钢叉，挥掌向陈靖仇击来。陈靖仇双手一架，一个俯身，前跨一步，已钻到二女之间，双掌左右开弓，向外拍出。二女心中大骇，躲闪已不及，眼看就要中掌。虽然陈靖仇不欲伤她们性命，但若果真被拍中，却也着实难捱。 正在此时，忽听一个女子喊道：“慢着！”陈靖仇双掌贴到二女身侧半寸之处，凝力不发。转头看去，只见一个身着紫衣，身上饰品华丽的女子，握着根珍珠手杖，缓缓走来。