Chapter 93 Frequent accidents at sea
night.
The full moon hangs high.
The fleet sailed majestically on the vast ocean.
Zhao Wumian found a table and a chair and sat at the bow, with the sky above his head and the breeze on his body. He used his true Qi to attract the moonlight and transformed it into sake in the Moon Gui.
Xiaokui and Bingcan rubbed his hands attentively, trying to please him in various ways.
As soon as Zhao Wumian took a sip and put down the bowl, they immediately jumped into the bowl to taste the moon wine and drank it like crazy.
Ice silkworms are poisonous animals, either fresh poisonous grass or living poisonous insects. Zhao Wumian prepared a lot for it, but it was a pity that this guy was addicted to alcohol and had less and less interest in poisons.
Xiao Kui is even more so. After integrating the inner elixir of the Jade Clawed Saker Falcon, even the habits of the parrot have changed a bit. It has started to be keen on meat, but no matter whether it is eating seeds or meat, it always cannot do without wine.
"They are two drunkards..."
Zhao Wumian looked at them and smiled. Suddenly, footsteps were heard behind him. It was "White Tiger" Fang Rui.
"Master Fang."
"Master Zhao."
Fang Rui was out for inspection, and was a little surprised to see Zhao Wumian sitting here: "Master Zhao, are you still awake? This is your first time out to sea, are you feeling unwell?"
As he was speaking, the captain behind him brought a chair and placed it next to the table, and Fang Rui sat down.
"good."
Zhao Wumian said: "When the qi is full, you don't want to eat, and when the spirit is full, you don't want to sleep. I just sucked a death row prisoner before I set out. Maybe I sucked a little too much. I was full of spirit and qi, so I couldn't sleep at night."
"Haha."
Fang Rui chuckled and said with some envy: "The Taotie magical power [Swallowing Heaven and Earth] is indeed domineering! Captain Zhao is only eighteen years old, but he is already a third-level master. It's really enviable!"
Zhao Wumian shook his head and said, "Lord Fang may think that I don't know how to appreciate my good fortune, but to be honest, although this magical power is powerful, it is also really torturous, especially after the third realm, the Taotie turns nothing into something, and takes shape in the Dantian. I can clearly feel the desire to devour skyrocketing. There are delicacies in front of me, but I can only starve. This feeling is not pleasant."
Taotie is the embodiment of greed. Once you indulge in your desires, you can't stop.
"really."
Fang Rui nodded: "In this world, there are gains and losses. Speaking of which, the material for Yin-Yang Taoism is similar. Captain Zhao, have you ever heard of the strange beast [Dream Tapir]?"
Zhao Wumian said: "I have heard a little about the dream-eating beast."
——The "Records of Strange Things in China" records: The dream tapir has an elephant trunk, rhino eyes, ox tail, and tiger feet. It lives in the valleys of the south, feeds on dreams and lives on dreams.
This is a strange beast that can eat dreams, create dreams, and even enter dreams. It is extremely rare and powerful!
Fang Rui said seriously: "The Yin-Yang Dao magic is based on this beast. The magical power they practice is the [Dream Control Technique]. This is a special magic that can make people have beautiful dreams in their sleep. When practiced to the highest level, a glance can make people daydream, immerse themselves in it, and never wake up! Yin-Yang Dao disciples mainly cultivate their spirits. Every day when they go to sleep, they have to use this magic on themselves to temper their souls. They are in a beautiful dream, but they have to break it again and again. It's also very cruel."
"Yes."
Zhao Wumian nodded seriously: "No matter what kind of magical power you have, there are gains and losses... Sir Fang went to the Yin-Yang Dao to investigate the case this time. What suspicious points did you find? Do you think Guo Zhongwen is..."
"It's hard to say."
Fang Rui thought for a moment and said, "All clues point to Guo Zhongwen, but I have asked the people of Yin Yang Dao. This Yun Zhongjun is mature, amiable, and has never said anything harsh to the disciples, let alone killing them... It's really strange. Even the people of Yin Yang Dao are puzzled. Dao Master Donghuang Taiyi personally went out to search the soul, but did not find anything unusual. Either Guo Zhongwen hid himself too well and deceived everyone, or there is a conspiracy behind it... We have to be careful."
"Ah."
Zhao Wumian nodded. The two were chatting when suddenly a Jinyiwei quickly approached from behind. After a few leaps, he came to the two of them and saluted with a fist: "Reporting to the two adults, there is a civilian fishing boat following the stern boat, and its behavior is suspicious!"
Fang Rui said casually: "Just catch him, why bother asking so many questions."
The Jinyiwei said in embarrassment: "The captain of the navy who is in charge of the stern boat said that it seems...it seems to be the third young lady of the Chang family..."
Zhao Wumian: “…”
Fang Rui: “…”
The Jinyiwei asked, "Are you still arresting me?"
What the hell is this?
Fang Rui sighed helplessly: "Go wake up Duke Zheng. Let him handle the Chang family's affairs himself."
"Yes!"
The Jinyiwei quickly entered the cabin and soon uttered a sigh, which was even more helpless and powerless than Fang Rui's. Chang Mao displayed his superb lightness skills and rushed out of the cabin. Soon he picked up a girl in white clothes and armor and threw her onto the deck. She was the unruly and headstrong third daughter of the Chang family, Chang Meizhen.
"Brother! Let me go!"
Chang Meizhen struggled hard, but Chang Mao's hands were like pliers, holding her armor motionless.
"what's wrong with you?"
Chang Mao was a little annoyed and said angrily: "This is an official assignment from the court! It's not a leisure trip! Do you know the importance of this?"
Chang Meizhen said nonchalantly: "It's just transporting grain. It won't cause any trouble if there are more people. I missed you in Bashu last time you transported grain. I'll catch up with you this time, so let's see..."
"you!"
Chang Mao got angry and raised his hand to hit him.
When Chang Meizhen saw that her elder brother was going to hit her for such a small matter, her eyes immediately turned red. She raised her face and took the initiative to move forward: "Hit me! Hit me! Beat me to death! I will tell Dad that you bullied me!"
"..."
Chang Mao saw that she was about to cry, and he couldn't slap her anymore.
Zhao Wumian pretended not to see it, and sighed in his heart again and again, fortunately Liuli is not like this, otherwise it would really be...
Fang Rui couldn't bear it any longer and said, "Duke Zheng, forget it. The fleet has been sailing for a day and a half. We should first send a message to the Duke's Mansion and let Madam know that they are safe. I'm afraid she will be very worried."
Chang Mao sighed deeply and called to his personal soldiers: "Bring paper and pen, and then go to the pigeon cage to get a carrier pigeon!"
The personal guard nodded and quickly entered the warehouse.
Chang Meizhen said: "I left a letter."
Chang Mao ignored her and sat at the table, writing a reply in front of the two of them, and also wrote a letter of apology. This matter could be a big or small one. If he could just stuff people and things into the grain transport fleet, it would be a disgrace. He had to tip Zhu Biao off so that in case there was an imperial envoy to impeach him in the future, he would be prepared in advance.
The atmosphere was a little awkward.
Chang Meizhen also noticed something was wrong. Seeing that her elder brother was upset and a little overwhelmed, she whispered, "I can help too..."
To be fair, Chang Yuchun's daughter is by no means a good-for-nothing.
Chang Meizhen has reached the peak of the second realm at the age of seventeen. Her aptitude is not inferior to Shen Weiyang, and the beast she breeds is also very powerful. If she was really obedient and acted naughty occasionally, Chang Mao would not have such an attitude. The main reason is that this girl is used to being lawless. It is obviously not the first time she has done such a thing today, so Chang Mao would not believe her lies.
"Help me!"
Chang Mao said angrily: "All you do is make trouble all day long!"
That being said, there is a tendency for the expression to soften.
Chang Meizhen's greatest strength is that she can really make people angry when she is angry, and she can really make people happy when she is happy. She immediately climbed down the ladder and said with a smile: "I ignored others who asked me to make trouble. Brother, don't be angry. I just came here to see the sea out of curiosity. The prince's brother-in-law won't blame me if he knows. He loves me very much."
Chang Mao said helplessly: "That's for the sake of my sister, your elder sister. Do you know that? You are already seventeen years old, and it's time to get married. Don't be so childish! It's okay for children to play around, but if you continue to act recklessly, you will only annoy others. I won't care, but he may not!"
Chang Meizhen opened her mouth and wanted to say, you are fooling around too...
But then I thought, although my eldest brother was making trouble, he also had military merits, and his crime could be offset by his merits, so the prince's brother-in-law might not be angry.
I have no credit and only cause trouble. It seems that this is not a good idea...
I can also make a contribution!
Chang Meizhen made up her mind, and suddenly noticed a beautiful white parrot on the table. Her eyes lit up, and when she was about to move forward, the parrot had already noticed and hid beside Zhao Wumian's hand.
Zhao Wumian looked calm, showing no emotion, but he exuded an aura that made people afraid to approach him.
Dragon power! This is not the majesty of the true dragon emperor, but the deterrence of the dragon clan to other lives!
The same as the one on Chang Yuchun!
Chang Meizhen felt a little scared for no reason. She snorted and moved closer to her brother.
Chang Meizhen lost her father when she was seven years old. Her mother was a gentle person. She lost her husband and her daughter lost her father, so how could she discipline her strictly? She was already too worried about Chang Mao. Chang Mao was influenced by his bestiality because of his forced practice of "The Art of Transforming Heaven into a Dragon" and became decadent. Chang Meizhen followed suit and became more and more fond of martial arts and disliked literature. However, her father's shadow was always engraved in her heart. She was not here to see the sea, but to see the dragon...
She missed her father so much. She could no longer see him, but luckily she could still see Long...
Chang Mao sent a letter back, saying that in order to avoid sending Chang Meizhen back and letting her sneak out again, it would be better to let her go, fulfill her wish and avoid any more trouble. So, Chang Meizhen also became a member of the ship.
In the following days, Chang Meizhen became much more obedient and served as her eldest brother's personal soldier.
Sea voyages are always boring.
This time, the grain was transported from Nanjing, along the river into the sea, first sailing east for a while, then north, passing Chengshan Island in Weihai, straight to Dagukou in Bohai Bay, and then transported to Beijing by river.
The total length is about one month.
Every day is like a vast ocean, which is inevitably boring. I can't drink or play cards, so I can only find fun on my own.
This evening.
Chang Mao was fishing with his sister when suddenly a splashing sound came from the sky and sea in the east.
The sound grew louder and louder, like rolling waves, mixed with the loud noise of waves crashing, the two mixed together, like a huge tsunami, surging in!
Chang Meizhen asked in confusion: "What's going on? Are they Japanese pirates?"
"No, it's a flying fish. These flying fish are so crazy, I'm afraid there's a big fish following them!"
Chang Mao looked at the unusual movement ahead with a serious expression, and quickly put away his fishing rod: "Sound the alarm, alert everyone on board!"
"Boom-boom-boom-"
The personal guards banged their pestles, and the alarm bells rang.
"Hurry up!"
"alert!"
"Load the artillery!"
"Push the oars harder! Straighten the boat!"
At the roar of the navy captain, all four hundred ships became restless.
Zhao Wumian was practicing Tian Gang Yi Qi on the deck of the bow ship when he noticed movement in the distance. He flashed to the railing and looked out. He saw countless flying fish with wings swarming towards him.
Behind them, there came low and distant cries, as if coming from ancient times, ethereal, pleasant and soul-stirring!
Whale song!
Zhao Wumian's face was solemn.
Fang Rui also rushed over and asked in surprise: "Could it be the [Sky-Swallowing Whale]?"
[Sky-Swallowing Whale], the strongest overlord of the sea below the dragons and dragon beasts!
But this is near the sea, how could there be sky-devouring whales?
Everyone was wondering when suddenly a huge black shadow appeared behind the flying fish. Then, a gigantic beast with a body length of 15 meters rushed up from the bottom of the sea and jumped out of the sea!
The huge figure blocked out the sky and the sun, and the huge waves splashed by the whale's leap were even more impactful!
Chang Meizhen opened her mouth suddenly.
"It's really the Sky-Swallowing Whale!"
"not good!"
"The beast-repelling incense doesn't work! It's coming right at me!"
"We can't let it get close, or the grain ship will capsize! Stop it now!"
Chang Mao watched the giant beast fall again, stirring up waves and heading straight for the grain ship. He made a prompt decision and ordered, "Fire!"
The roar spread across four hundred ships.
Boom boom boom!
Under the cover of night, a fire suddenly appeared outside the grain ship, and artillery fire rang out!
Thousands of bullets were fired!
The Sky-Swallowing Whale let out a long whale roar, and suddenly a magical light appeared on its head. Countless sea water rolled up and formed a water curtain barrier on its body. All the shells were swept away by the water flow before they could hit its body.
"Someone?"
Fang Rui narrowed his eyes, his power burst out, and the magic image rose. A giant green-faced tiger suddenly appeared. He drew his sword from its sheath. With a loud sound of the sword, thousands of sword beams gathered together and turned into a giant cold tiger that roared out!
scoff!
The extremely fast speed of the knife tears through the air!
The brilliant sword light suddenly burst out and then suddenly disappeared.
The next moment, there was a loud bang, as if an invisible sword had split the sea surface and rushed straight to the giant whale a hundred feet away, with huge waves on both sides of the blade!
But the giant whale sensed something was wrong and suddenly dived quickly into the water. Fang Rui slashed with a powerful sword, but unfortunately they were too far away and the opponent had dived too deep, so he could not hurt him.
"It doesn't have the [Virtual Shield] on it, and it's not at the fourth level, but someone is helping it!"
Fang Rui saw the clue and said in a cold voice: "This Sky-Swallowing Whale has an owner, and his target is the grain ship!"
In the cultivation system of the human race, the third realm can produce external energy, and the fourth realm can form a Dharma image.
The strange beasts in the mountains and seas are not that detailed, and they don’t have any Dharma images, but each major realm has some special features, either strengthening the supernatural powers or strengthening the physical body.
Only when one reaches the fourth realm, there will be a unified and huge change, which is [virtual cover], which is similar to the outer barrier, but more condensed. The outer barrier cannot block poisonous smoke and the like, but the virtual cover can block anything!
"Who is behind this? The Japanese pirates? Why are there no enemy ships? Do they want to destroy our navy with a Sky-Swallowing Whale?"
Chang Mao was puzzled, but could not think about it for the time being. He said quickly, "The Sky-Swallowing Whale is the overlord of the sea and has the ability to control sea beasts. If it appears, there must be something else..."
Before he could finish his words, there was a sudden loud bang, and the ship under his feet shook violently!
When everyone looked carefully, they saw that many sharks and whales had quietly dived below the Fu ship and were ramming the ship frantically. Not only the main ship, but also other grain ships were attacked.
For a moment, the sound of banging was as dense as drumbeats.
"Can't delay!"
Chang Mao shouted, "Kill that damn whale! And the man on the whale's back!"
Fang Rui immediately jumped out of the ship and landed on the water. The moment his toes touched the sea water, a frosty aura surged around him, the sea water instantly froze, and spread rapidly in all directions.
He turned to look at Zhao Wumian: "Thank you, Lord Zhao, for forcing it out. I will kill it!"
"..."
Why does this route feel familiar?
Zhao Wumian suddenly realized that Monkey King also said this to Bajie...
The situation is not good now. No matter how good the boat is, it cannot withstand so many big fish ramming it to death. We have to capture the leader first. We must find a way to get rid of the Sky-devouring Whale and the man on his back.
"it is good!"
Zhao Wumian took a deep breath and activated the "Heavenly Dragon Transformation Art". A dragon roar sounded and his body spun around, transforming into a nimble white dragon that soared into the sky.
Then dive into the water!
Chang Mao saw him transform back to his original form last time at Zijin Mountain. This time, he witnessed him performing his skills with his own eyes, and he couldn't help but have a complicated expression.
As for Chang Meizhen, she was stunned, with only one thought in her mind: could he really turn into a dragon, a dragon like his father...
It's a little short, I'll try to add another chapter
(End of this chapter)
