After the immortal disappeared

Fan Shuang showed his special approval from King Yao at Longkou Ferry and easily got the priority to board the ship. He Lingchuan and others boarded the ship as VIPs, so they naturally didn't have to carry large items or eat steamed buns. However, the cabin was not spacious enough because Longkou Ferry's capacity was really tight, so everyone had to squeeze in.

In terms of high-level enjoyment, Yao Kingdom is far superior to other places in the Golden Plains. Large river boats like this have become cruise ships, where you can eat, drink, whore and gamble - as long as you have enough money.

He Lingchuan and Dong Rui's dinner was like steamed buns or steamed buns, but it was made of fine white flour and roasted on the fire until the outer skin was slightly charred, and the knife rustled when scraped. Honey, ham, and fish floss were stuffed inside. and pickled small olives, which taste sweet, salty, sour, bitter, and spicy.

Even the wine on the ship has a light woody aroma, which is very novel.

After dinner, He Lingchuan went to the bow of the boat to enjoy the breeze.

This is a habit he developed in Yangshan.

The Baitiao River is not as broad as the sea, with gentle clear waves and shallow waves. Swimming in still water is another feeling.

Dong Rui also moved over and whispered: "I went to the cargo hold and checked around, everything is normal."

"Are the boxes okay?"

"Everything is fine and quiet." Dong Rui chuckled, "I'll bring a jar of wine with me tomorrow night."

"Don't get caught."

"Don't worry. The cargo hold is stuffy and wet, and ghosts usually don't go there." Dong Rui sighed, "That place is really not for humans."

He Lingchuan smiled: "They received information from Afeng before boarding the ship. They observed it for a few days and found that the most powerful think tank Tong Huan and a few elites were missing from the team. I guess he left these people behind Go to Shuangxi to prepare for any eventuality."

Xue Zongwu left his clever head in Shuangxi to deal with Qingyang's tricks.

"Those of his men are very good in cultivation and fighting ability. It seems that he is worried that others will come to force him."

If Qingyang uses soft tactics, Tong Huan can deal with it; if Qingyang tries hard, Xue Zongwu's men can fight head-on.

It's quite thoughtful.

"That's a good thing." Dong Rui gave a thumbs up. He Lingchuan only stole a few account books and set fire to the official office, and then he trapped Xue Zongwu and reduced the number of guards brought back to the capital.

The chance of success increases a little bit.

Dong Rui nodded with his chin forward, "Hey, we've been sailing for three days, do you have any ideas?"

The bright moon hung high in the sky, and they could see many ships in front of them.

There were many people on the boat, so Dong Rui could only use code words.

He Lingchuan shook his head: "You can take the boat with peace of mind."

"how?"

"There are confined spaces on board, and the personnel are relatively fixed. If there are no strong winds and waves, it is difficult to cause an accident that disrupts the situation." Fishing is easy in muddy waters. If the water is too clear, the fish will see you first. "Look at the weather, it's probably going to be calm in the next few days."

Dong Rui also had some knowledge of the sky. He looked up and sighed.

Indeed, the Baili River is too calm, and the boat is sailing smoothly.

"Our 'friend' chose Longkou Ferry because he took advantage of the safety of the boat." He Lingchuan said softly, "He abandoned Yanmu Cliff and took a detour, which shows that he has heightened his vigilance. Do you think he will not be strict on the boat? Be on guard?"

It's definitely not a good idea to do anything on the ship.

Dong Rui snickered: "Maybe those men in black are here too, and they will come to disrupt the situation."

"Then it's not disturbing the situation, it's causing death." He Lingchuan pointed into the water, "There is something in the river."

Dong Rui was slightly shocked: "What?"

"There is a group of big fish, all of which are more than one foot long. The largest one is more than two feet long and has whiskers on its lips." Under the moonlight, the river was like an ink pool, so dark that no one could see clearly what was under the water, except for the soul-telling mirror. . "It's full of sharp teeth. Well, it might be a catfish."

"A passing monster?"

"No, they have been following us all the way." He Lingchuan looked at the dark river water and knew that there were things swimming back and forth underneath. "To be precise, they have been following this fleet since Longkou Ferry, and they have never left. ”

Dong Rui reacted immediately: "Good guy, our good friend has hired a Shui Ling escort?"

The Yao Kingdom is a serious and powerful country with a powerful force of gold and silver. It has Yuan Power and canonized mountains, rivers and water spirits. Outside the officialdom, Xue Zongwu can still use such a force.

If someone wanted to plot against him on the boat, they would inevitably jump into the water before escaping. At that time, Shui Ling will teach him an unforgettable lesson.

With this group of catfish roaming around, the waterways are no longer safe.

Dong Rui understood: "No wonder you didn't do anything." It turned out that he had seen the catfish circling around.

He Lingchuan sighed. Before he got on the boat, he was indeed a little moved and wanted to kill Xue Zongwu on the road. But as soon as the soul-capturing mirror discovered the catfish demon underwater, He Lingchuan understood that it was a trap!

The trap set by Xue Zongwu for the assassin.

Then in addition to the catfish demon, Xue Zongwu must have prepared other gifts for the assassin with malicious intentions. He Lingchuan thanked him.

"I wonder if those men in black will take action." He Lingchuan yawned, "If they don't die like this, it means they are lucky, and I might be able to help them later."

Luck is also part of strength.

…

Early the next morning, Weng Xing was woken up by the loud voice of the foreman: "Get up, you bunch of lazy pigs, come up and work!"

He rubbed his eyes and stood up slowly.

Normally, he would get up before the rooster crows and practice breathing exercises, but he was so tired in the past few days that he actually slept soundly and sweetly in the bilge that was full of sweat and athlete's foot.

He looked around and saw no sign of his brother.

Where did it go?

The laborers around him were cursing and getting up, while Weng Xing stuffed steamed buns into his mouth and put on his boots.

When he climbed onto the deck, Weng Su also came close to help him move a box, and whispered: "It's not good."

Maybe it was because he had received too much bad news recently, so Weng Xing stopped feeling nervous and just asked: "What's wrong?"

"That dog...that man doesn't seem to be on this boat."

"...Brother!" Weng Xing loosened his grip and the box almost fell to the ground. Thanks to his brother's lifting, "You are my brother, don't tease me!"

"It's dark, I'll go to the stern of the boat to put water." He drank too much water last night. "I happened to hear two guards on duty chatting on the upper floor, saying they had a big meal last night."

"Does this need to be said?" Weng Xing immediately felt that the steamed bun slices he was chewing in his mouth no longer tasted good. The delicacies served out last night made him hungry to death.

"They then said that since the general was not on the ship and there was no one to use the food, they gave it to them."

Weng Xing was stunned for a long time: "What about the general?"

"If it's not on this ship, then it's on another ship!" Weng Su gritted his teeth, "This thief is as cunning as a ghost!"

Xue Zongwu did not go to Yanmu Cliff, which meant that he was wary. When they arrived at Longkou Ferry, the man used a deceitful trick and sent more than a hundred guards on this boat, while he quietly boarded another boat.

The two brothers stood on the deck and looked at each other. The sails were like flags. Who knows which ship Xue Zongmusashi was on!

They can only look at the sails and sigh, temporarily giving up on this idea.

Weng Xing's shoulders slumped: They had worked so hard to chase the enemy for hundreds of miles, guarding the mountains and rocks in wind and rain, and working hard in the wind and waves, but in the end were they tricked by their enemies?

"Then what do we do now?"

"Let me ask you, Ah Xing -" Weng Su said seriously, "Do you want to give up?"

Weng Xing was startled and shook his head vigorously: "No! Brother Tu has treated us with great kindness, I must avenge him!"

It happened that there was no one around him, so he dared to say this.

A mere setback, which does not hurt muscles or move bones, how could he take it lightly?

"Okay, this is my brother!" Weng Su said happily, "Let the thief live freely for a few more days. We should eat and sleep, and then we can settle the accounts with him after we get ashore!"

Weng Xing secretly gritted his teeth and encouraged himself: "Yes!"

"Hey, what are you two bothering about?" The foreman called their brothers not far away. Two sturdy men moved a box and it took them a long time to advance one foot. Is this ridiculous? "I'm talking about you two, yes, you two. There is no trash on this ship! Move it out quickly."

…

The Baitiao River was calm and there were no surprises.

The Weng brothers inquired diligently to find out which boat Xue Zongwu was hiding on. However, this was not easy.

Two days later, the boat trip ended and the passengers disembarked.

Only then did the Weng brothers see Xue Zongwu getting off an unattractive boat. The boat could only carry seventy or eighty people.

Immediately, a group of guards squeezed over, protected him in the middle, and carried him away like stars holding the moon.

"Bitch thieves!" The brothers were crowded among the people preparing to disembark, and they could only curse in a low voice. "You still look radiant!"

"No, he has eaten well and slept well these two days, and there is someone to take care of him!" It's not like them, who worked hard on the ship for two and a half days!

At this time, the guards on their ship called the foreman aside and whispered.

The foreman of the boat was gesturing here, and the guard's eyes were also malicious.

When Weng Su saw it, he suddenly felt bad and said to his brother: "The wind is tight."

Weng Xing was startled and glanced at the river.

As long as his brother gives a signal, he will jump!

Sure enough, after listening to the words of the foreman, the guard stretched out his hand to summon four or five companions, and walked quickly here.

Sure enough, he came for them! Weng Su acted as if nothing had happened, but he was secretly using his true power.

"These two——" the guard leader pointed his finger and shouted sternly, "Take them away!"

He pointed directly at Wengsu...'s side.

Several guards rushed over, like wolves and tigers, and dragged away the two laborers around Wengsu.

"Ah, it's unfair, we didn't do anything!" The two laborers shouted, but no one paid attention.

"...?" The Weng brothers looked at each other. A false alarm?

The guards took away three or four more people, all handymen, before letting everyone get off the boat.

After all the guards on the ship had left, Weng Xing approached the foreman and whispered, "Why were these people arrested?"

"The adults around General Xue said that there are assassins on this ship. They asked me to help find the suspicious person!"

The two brothers were shocked: "Ah, what kind of suspicious person is this?"

"They are obviously here to work, but they don't work hard, they are always looking around, and they are always gathering together and whispering." The foreman pointed at the backs of the handymen who were taken away by the guards, "Well, those are all , I reported it to the adults.”

Weng Su could only express his sincere admiration: "I see, that's it. General Xue is really powerful."

"If you two were serious about their work, they wouldn't be regarded as assassins."