Kyushu · Endless Nagato

Chapter 120 Ghost Ship (1)
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After An Xingmian left, Xue Huaiqing told her father Xue Ji about her experiences from childhood to adulthood.Before, she always thought that as a person who is not very good at words—although she is much better now than in the past—it might be very difficult to tell the experience of so many years, but after she actually talked about it, she realized that, In fact, there is no difficulty at all.She seemed to be aroused with a desire to tell her father, wanting to let her father know everything about her past, as if this would allow their lives to intersect.It was only then that she realized that although she had told An Xingmian more than once that she didn't have much affection for her biological father whom she had never met, but after the meeting, the feeling that flowed through her The father-daughter relationship in the blood is still unstoppable.And Xue Ji has been listening very attentively. When Xue Huaiqing talked about the various obstacles that An Xingmian and An Xingmian encountered in the past year and a half, even though she knew that there was no serious problem, she still unconsciously showed a smile on her face. nervous look.

"Then, what are you going to do next?" Xue Ji asked after hearing everything about her daughter.

"I think most of the troubles have been solved, right?" Xue Huaiqing said uncertainly, "At least those who want to snatch the Cangyin Moon have been deceived by you, and they won't think about it anymore. The next thing is how to clear your grievances from Huoqintu city-state..."

"No need," Xue Ji shook his head resolutely, "I've been used to living in the desert for so many years, so I don't need to take those grievances to heart. The news of the failure of the Cangyin Moon will definitely reach them. The desire for Saxigaro will not be as urgent as before, and the two of you can live in peace and security."

"Live in peace and stability..." Xue Huaiqing repeated, "How can it be so easy? What's more, if I can't restore your innocence, I will never feel better."

"I've said it before. Fame doesn't mean anything to me anymore." Xue Ji stood up with a somewhat lonely expression on her face.He limped and dragged his injured leg to the edge of the roof, looking at everything under his feet: "My world only exists in the desert, and even this rough town doesn't belong to me." I am in the company of Huangsha, and I am in the company of evil wolves, so what does it matter what other people think of me?"

"Actually, you can leave," Xue Huaiqing said, "Unlike other nomads, you have committed a real crime. Once you find out the real culprit who killed Feng Baimu, you can return to normal with peace of mind. The world in which you lived. The reason why you don’t want to go back is just because you’ve lost your mind. But it’s different now, you have me.”

Xue Ji's body shook, Xue Huaiqing continued: "Although you lost your wife, but now, you have a daughter. Leave this desert and stay with me. Xingmian and I will serve you and take care of you. You, for your retirement. I have never been able to experience such emotions in the past, but now, I don't think it is difficult at all, because a father is a father, and a daughter is a daughter, and nothing can change this. "

She came behind Xue Ji and gently took his arm.Xue Ji used to be tall, but now she is hunched over, thin, and has a lame leg, making Xue Huaiqing look taller.The father and daughter leaned together, without saying anything, but it seemed as if they had exchanged thousands of words.

But this kind of warm time didn't last long, Xue Ji's sharp eyes accidentally swept across the street under her feet, and suddenly grabbed Xue Huaiqing, leading her back a few steps.

"What's wrong?" Xue Huaiqing asked hurriedly.

"It's the young man surnamed An, who seems to be in trouble," Xue Ji said, "He was obviously escorted by several people to come here."

Xue Huaiqing poked her head quietly, and couldn't help but change her face: "Oops, it's Xumizi! And Mr. Yuwen!"

Although Xue Ji has lived in the desert for many years, he is still well-informed, and he is not unfamiliar with the names of these two people: "They are both difficult characters. It seems that Xu Mizi helped you all with ill intentions before. of."

"I'm guessing now that he probably wants to use me to find you, so he can find Cangyinzhiyue," Xue Huaiqing said, "His appetite is really big, and he wants to swallow the two magical artifacts alone, otherwise, he had countless before. If there is a chance, I can attack Xingmian and snatch Sa Xijialuo first, but I have been holding back."

"Then it's Tuqiongdao's meeting now," Xue Ji said, "He's holding An Xingmian, presumably he's going to use him to coerce you and me to hand over Cangyin Zhiyue."

Xue Huaiqing turned pale and couldn't speak, Xue Ji smiled slightly: "I know what you're thinking, you don't want to embarrass me, and you are also worried about the safety of your loved one. In this case, I will go and replace you You deal with him."

"No, you don't know how strong Xu Mizi is!" Xue Huaiqing said hastily, "I'm afraid no one in this world can stop him. Maybe you can try to talk to him."

"I know that my chances are slim, but I have to give it a try," Xue Ji said, "Now that An Xingmian is down there, the Cangyin Moon can't work. Even if it works, with him around, it's still a dangerous weapon. Except head-to-head Besides, there is no other way, do you think that people like Xu Mizi will change their minds because of your few words."

Xue Huaiqing still wanted to speak, but suddenly the back of her neck hurt, and before she could react, her eyes went dark and she passed out on the ground.Xue Ji supported her, gently placed her on the roof tiles, fixed her eyes on her face, and sighed softly.

"I didn't do anything for you when you grew up," he whispered. "Now let me do my father's duty once."

Not long after, Xue Ji, who was covered in bruises, fell in the middle of the long street, and the bow in his hand had been broken in half.Beside him, there were seven Xumizi's corpse servants, their heads were pierced by long arrows, or their necks were shot off. They were no longer useful, so Xumizi withdrew his control over them.

"It's been a long time since I met someone who can destroy my seven corpse servants in one go," Xu Mizi's voice was still full of arrogance, but also mixed with a hint of appreciation, "That's why I spared your life. "

"Your corpse servant is actually carrying a hard crossbow, is it to deal with me?" Xue Ji asked.

"That's not true, but I have often dealt with Yuren these years, how can I deal with them without some corresponding weapons?" Xu Mizi said.

Xue Ji nodded: "Yes, although you are arrogant, you are never reckless. You will be fully prepared for everything. I have nothing to say if I lose in your hands."

"Then hand over Cangyin Zhiyue quickly," Xu Mizi said, "For your own ability, hand over Cangyin Zhiyue, and I won't kill you."

"Can you tell me first why you want to snatch these two magic weapons?" Xue Ji asked, "With your pride, you definitely don't look like the kind of person who is willing to use things outside of you to become stronger. You should Just believe in your own strength."

"I don't need to explain to others what I do," Xumizi said, "so you just need to call down your daughter who is hiding on the roof and ask her to give the Cangyin Moon to me."

"I'm afraid you won't be able to do what you want," Xue Ji coughed out blood and said after panting for a while, "I've already knocked her out, and then asked my men to send her and Cangyin Zhiyue away. Whether you No matter what your purpose is, I can't take the risk of letting the Cangyin Moon fall into your hands."

After Xu Mizi heard this, he was not angry at all, but laughed out loud.Xue Ji looked at him inexplicably, and An Xingmian couldn't help but said: "Uncle, you just met her again, and you don't know her yet, but Xu Mizi probably knows more than you. She definitely won't Leaving you and me alone."

Xue Ji was wondering, when a figure slowly walked over from the other side of the long street, he couldn't help sighing: "It's God's will."

two

Half a month later.Fire-weary city in Ningzhou.

A dense fog enveloped the entire sea surface, and the sea and sky were gray.In such weather, fishermen dare not go out to sea for fear of encountering the legendary ghost ship.But at such a moment, there is still a big ship ready to sail, which really makes people sweat for them - or sweat for schadenfreude.

Even if the bystanders are like this, the boatmen on the big ship are naturally even more uneasy, but the boat paid by the employer who hires the boat is too considerable, enough to buy several new boats like this, the boat owner is really unwilling to refuse after thinking about it. Therefore, the business was still accepted.However, before boarding the ship, he would still warn his employer one last time: "Boss, after charging you so much money, I have to make it clear that in our sea area, most people dare not go out to sea in the sea fog, because According to legend, when the sea fog is thickest, ghost ships will appear on the sea..."

"I've heard that legend a long time ago," the middle-aged employer with a scar on his face replied, "It's okay, I specialize in catching ghosts."

I hope so.The owner of the ship was muttering in his heart, No. 70 touched the huge bank note in his arms three times, gritted his teeth, and issued the order to sail.Behind him, several passengers who came up with the employer were all calm and composed, as if they didn't care about the legend of the ghost ship at all.The captain looked at these people one by one. In addition to a group of guys with fierce looks who looked like thugs, there were also two handsome young men and a blond feathered beauty.

It would be a pity if such young and handsome people should all become the slaves of ghosts, thought the skipper.

These passengers, of course, are Xu Mizi and his party.An Xingmian and Xue Huaiqing were captives in name, but in fact they were not subject to any restrictions. That was because they all knew that under Xu Mizi's hands, it was useless to play any tricks, so Xu Mizi, who was always full of confidence, And don't bother monitoring them at all.After all, An Xue and the two have seen too many storms in the past year and a half, and they are basically calm, and they still have the time to chat with Mr. Yuwen.

"Tell me, why did the old monster insist on taking us to meet that merman?" Xue Huaiqing asked, "I always thought his purpose was to get Cangyin Zhiyue and Sa Xijialuo, but the things have already been obtained. Is it just out of arrogance and self-esteem to challenge the most powerful enemy?"

"I don't really understand, but I made it very clear to him," Mr. Yuwen said, "If he is finally defeated by that shark and the two magic weapons are taken away, then I can take the opportunity to get rid of the magic weapon on him." It’s a curse. So for this trip, my expectations in my heart may be even greater than his.”

"I think he probably wants to use the power of that merman to find a way to get rid of the Sa Xijiao on my body," An Xingmian said, "Don't forget, Sa Xijialuo is different from Cangyin. Yue, you can't leave my body, Xumizi can't let the corpse servant run around with me all day long, right? But this merman might have a way to take down Saxigaro, or combine the strength of the two of them. So He needs both you and me, tying us to the same boat."

"This analysis makes sense, but it's hard for me to believe that Xu Mizi can defeat that merman," said Mr. Yuwen. "With his ability to control hundreds of walking corpses at a time, I'm afraid Xu Mizi can't do it, let alone the sea The mermaid's lair is on their side at the right time and place. But Xu Mizi insists on coming, do I have the ability to stop him?"

"You have no ability to stop him, and you don't want to stop him," Xue Huaiqing pouted, "We are really unlucky to be tied up here by the old monster to fish."

Mr. Yuwen looked at her with interest: "According to the information I have obtained in the past, you are a girl who rarely speaks, and you are not very good at speaking. But now it seems that you have a good way of speaking wisecracks." Well."

Xue Huaiqing pointed at An Xingmian without any shyness: "That's the credit of this person. I gradually discovered that it's not difficult to talk to normal people and make friends."

An Xingmian's face flushed slightly, and before he could speak, Xu Mizi had already softly said: "Stop gossiping! I've heard the voice of the death song!"

Indeed, the very uncomfortable sound of the death song has already sounded, and through the unique vocalization method of the merman, it has an even more soul-stirring effect.Xu Mizi is a great expert, so he can naturally tell the opponent's strength from the momentum of this song of death, and this is the second time he has heard such a voice.For the first time, this voice shocked him greatly, and made him experience frustration for the first time in his life, but now he can face it with ease.

"It's just relying on the magnification effect of Shark Song," he said to himself with a sneer, "but if I really want to fight, I can still win."

"Is he telling the truth or bluffing?" An Xingmian asked Xue Huaiqing in a low voice.

"The old monster never bluffs," Xue Huaiqing said, "This mermaid may be better than Sumeru in his corpse dance skills, but his strength is limited. However, he has been in the deep sea for many years, and even the corpse servants he needs are dependent on others. For confession, how many opportunities do you have to fight with people? And the joy of Xumizi's survival is to make trouble everywhere... In terms of actual combat experience, I am afraid it will be more than a bit better. Think about it, when you were in Ten Thousand Snake Lake, you were killed by so many people. Surrounded by people, he still managed to get out of trouble."

"It's hard to say at sea." An Xingmian said, staring intently at the thick white mist in front of her eyes.Not long after, the more than twenty carefully selected corpse servants carried by Xumizi suddenly started to move, Xumizi snorted, and these corpse servants stopped moving again.In the following time, they seemed to be caught in a tug-of-war, moving and stopping suddenly, in the eyes of outsiders, they looked like a group of lunatics.

Of course, An Xingmian and the others knew that this was a corpse dance competition between the merman in the fog and Xu Mizi.Judging from the battle situation, it seems that Xumizi has the upper hand. The mermaids have not been able to completely control the corpse servants to take a few steps, but it must be considered that these corpse servants were all imprinted by Xumizi. The summoning response is more sensitive, and it is not easy for the mermaids to make them act.

After a while, the merman suddenly stopped using the corpse dance technique, and the corpse servants just stood there blankly.A hoarse and old voice came from the fog: "Yuwen Jingnan, I'm still wondering why you sent a letter to send me another boat not long after you fulfilled the contract, but in the end you found a corpse dancer. Why? You have found a powerful helper, are you planning to betray me?"

The sound came from the sound of the waves and the wind hundreds of meters away, but it was still clearly audible, which shows that the mermaid's skill is extraordinary.Mr. Yuwen laughed aloud: "You misunderstood, how could I have the guts to betray something like a contract spell? I actually came to fulfill the contract, but it's not such a trivial matter as sending a corpse servant, but another long-term affair of decades. A date, the long-term date of your dreams."

The merman paused for a while, and when he spoke again, there was a hint of unconcealable excitement in his voice: "Are you referring to Cangyin Zhiyue and Sa Xijialuo?"

"What else could it be?" Young Master Yuwen said, "I brought Cangyin Zhiyue and Sa Xijialuo, but it was not out of my own will, but was coerced by the corpse dancer who just fought with you. He seems to have something to talk to you about. That is to say, whether you can get these two magic weapons or not depends on who is more skilled, you or him."

"The strongest corpse dancer on land these years is probably Sumizi?" Yuren said, emphasizing the three words "on land" in his tone.

"The strongest corpse dancer in the sea is probably still Xumizi." Xumizi answered calmly.

(End of this chapter)