Zhong Lihan rushed back to Black Moon Reef after a long journey.
Seeing the demonic scene in front of him, he was suddenly stunned.
"I've only been away for about ten days. How did I end up like this? Where are they?"
Zhong Lihan was secretly on guard and walked carefully on the pitch-black Black Moon Reef.
The rocks in the distance shone silvery under the moonlight, but the four dragon boats were nowhere to be seen.
The wind was howling, and Zhong Lihan felt a little heavy as he walked on the quiet and uninhabited coastal land.
Did something happen to them?
impossible? With their strength and the protection of four dragon ships, they can still run away if they can't be beaten - but if they run away, they should leave me a clue, right?
"What is my most commonly used Tao method?"
Suddenly, Zhong Lihan heard Fu Henghua's message.
The most commonly used method?
Zhong Lihan was stunned for a moment, and then realized that this was a secret code.
"Five Elements Mountain Method?"
"Wrong, he is fake, beat him!"
Fu Henghua's voice suddenly sounded in the air, and dozens of spiritual lights and sword auras popped up around him.
"Hey, what are you guys doing--"
Zhong Lihan quickly drew his sword, and a stream of water quickly circulated around him, sweeping away all the incoming spiritual light and sword energy.
At this time, countless lotus flowers intertwined into a mask of light and slowly fell from the sky.
"My most commonly used Taoist technique is naturally the Baolian Glazed Mask." Henghua slowly walked out from under the colored glaze mask.
"..."
Zhong Lihan was speechless: "Your Taoism, which blends the five elements and is filled with the energy of creation, is not from the 'Five Elements Mountain' system?"
Knowing it was a joke, Zhong Lihan felt relieved.
Several chuckles came from the side, and Sha Jinchang was the first to jump out.
"Senior Brother, how was your harvest in Dilingze?"
"I dug up a lot of gold spirit." As he said that, he released the gold spirit black python from his sleeve.
"Let's show him first. After more than ten days of squeezing him, he may be a little bit overwhelmed."
For more than ten days, Zhong Lihan drove the horned python to mine like crazy, so tired that he almost hibernated.
Henghua looked at a rock on the right.
From behind the rock, Wu Cuifeng came out and picked up the horned python on the ground.
"Oh? It's not because he's tired, it's because he's absorbed a lot of gold energy, plus... Fellow Daoist Fu gave him the 'Dragon Transformation Talisman', right? He's about to shed his skin."
A large amount of gold energy activated the "Dragon Transformation Talisman" given by Fu Henghua, allowing the horned python to begin a transformation into a dragon.
"Next, let me take care of you. I'm familiar with this."
Because of Erlong Zhenren, Liangyi Dao has unique experience in taking care of dragons and snakes.
Everyone talked for a while on the surface, and soon Zhong Lihan was led underground by everyone.
The refreshing air that hit his face made Zhong Lihan feel refreshed and uplifted.
"So full of spiritual energy - so, you are building a camp underground these days?" Zhong Lihan asked.
"Keeping the surface hidden from the sky, we operate quietly underground - by the way, senior brother, we found the mountain seal of Black Moon Reef."
Mountain seal?
Zhong Lihan thought of what he found in Dilingze.
Later, I will have a good chat with Fu Henghua and Dong Moyang.
Sha Jinchang took Zhong Lihan to look at the underground space, while Fu Henghua and others dispersed again, each doing their own business.
The so-called underground camp is a paradise for immortals built by Yu Danqing with the help of the earth connection left by the Chiyuan Taoist sect. It is a mile square, with a dragon boat at each corner. It belongs to the underground hidden version of Fu Henghua's "sea base".
"Brother, look, this is a field."
Sha Jin Chang pointed to the left side of the road, where a group of silver lights and shadows were shuttled among the green rice fields, using Taoism and pure water to water the spiritual plants. Zhang Xiyue remotely controlled the Taoist soldiers Fu Xuange left for her, and they were busy.
Not far away, Zhong Lihan saw a glowing stove.
"There?"
"The place for refining weapons was built by Henghua using the Bagua Furnace method. We have been idle these past few days, carefully wandering around, looking for heavenly materials and earthly treasures for reprocessing. We have also tinkered with some gadgets at the moment - Senior brother, you You know, this is the first time I have discovered that the research on magical weapons in Yanlong Waters has actually developed to this point. The ballistae and talisman towers are all semi-automatic and can be controlled by war soul Taoist soldiers."
In the past few days, Yu Danqing built eighteen ballistas and twenty talisman towers and equipped them on the white dragon boat. Fu Xuange relies on the star soul army he carries, and can operate these instruments to fight against the golden elixir monks.
This is a response to prepare for a surprise attack by demonic cultivators.
"Those people over there are thinking about slaying dragons every day. Of course, the war equipment is developing faster than our three major water areas."
Zhong Lihan took a brief look at the state of the underground camp and temporarily returned to the dragon boat to rest.
But soon, Taoist Long came to visit.
"Do you have something going on, fellow Taoist? Later, we can go to Henghua to discuss it together."
Zhong Lihan and Fu Henghua had lived in Lingjie Cave for many years and knew each other's personalities very well. With his character being too lazy to move, he must have gone to his study with others to discuss the next plan.
"Let's not talk about it for now. Kang Zhaiyu disappeared. Just now, when we went to greet you."
Kang Zhaiyu?
Zhong Lihan frowned: "I remember, we rescued him from the hurricane. Isn't he quite safe?"
"Yes, even during these days when you were gone, he stayed in the house. Therefore, junior sister was a little careless and let him sneak away secretly."
Not caring about washing and resting, Zhong Lihan immediately said: "Then what are you waiting for? Let's go chase him quickly!"
If the other party escapes, not only this underground camp may be exposed, but even the secrets they concealed will be exposed to the devil of Nanzhou. The Nanzhou monks can now include these "foreigners" in their calculations.
"That's what I mean, you and I will act separately. I have asked my junior brother and junior sister to inform Dong Moyang and Fu Henghua, and together we -"
At this moment, the breeze drifted here, bringing Fu Henghua's message.
"Take it easy, please, come to the study to get together first. Don't worry about anything else for the time being."
The two looked at each other and boarded the white dragon boat side by side.
Arriving at Fu Henghua's study and looking at the elegantly decorated furnishings, Zhong Lihan shook his head.
No matter how many times I watch it, I still don’t get used to it. How come his taste is the same as his master's?
Henghua was sitting at the desk behind the purple gold screen, writing something. Dong Moyang was sitting in the elegant seat separated by an eight-sided screen, silently using a fan to boil water for the teapot.
Taoist Long: "Seeing how calm and composed you are, does Kang Zhaiyu's escape have anything to do with you?"
Henghua smiled easily and said, "I am greeting Brother Zhongli on the ground with you, how could it be me?"
Zhong Lihan thought deeply: "Speaking of which, since the man named "Kang Zhaiyu" came on board, you haven't expressed anything, right?"
"Me? What do I mean?"
Zhong Lihan looked Fu Henghua up and down.
"From what I know about you, there is an unknown danger that may exist on the ship. How dare you let only a few colleagues from the Jade Saint Pavilion watch? You don't have any arrangements? This is not like you."
"Because I believe in Taoist Long and Yuwen's methods. Besides, there are so many masters on the Purple Dragon ship, why should I intervene."
"This matter is indeed a bit strange." Taoist Long recalled Fu Henghua's behavior from the trip to the present, "Except for Kang Zhaiyu's matter, you have been involved in everything else about the Purple Dragon Ship."
The growth of spiritual plants, the safety of the spring, the daily health of the Fu family's servants...
But "Kang Zhaiyu" was the only one who didn't ask about it.
"Unless—" Zhong Lihan, "unless you already know Kang Zhaiyu's identity?"
Henghua hung the pen on Beacon Mountain and looked up at the three young leaders of the Donglai Regiment.
He made an invitation gesture, then stood up from the desk and walked to the seat where Dong Moyang was.
There is a small square mahogany table, four golden futons, four teacups and a teapot being heated.
He sat in the east seat, and Zhong Lihan and Taoist Long also sat down silently.
Henghua took the fan from Dong Moyang's hand and slowly made tea: "Kang Zhaiyu can speak Nanzhou's language and knows the basic customs of Nanzhou, but he doesn't know about the Great Demon Tribulation. Why do you think this is?"
Taoist Long pondered, this was the key to his doubts.
Judging from his appearance and conversation, the other party should be a monk from Nanzhou, but why doesn't he know about the "Great Demonic Tribulation"?
If you are not a Nanzhou monk, why do you know the Nanzhou language?
"Don't say these nonsense, just tell the conclusion," Zhong Lihan said impatiently, "Who is that person? Will he have any impact on us after he leaves?"
"There are only so many ways to learn the language of Nanzhou. Yang Dai, Ling Tianchou, plus Demon Lord Guo from Nanzhou."
"Master said he has been paying attention to the movements of Yang Dai and those in the Ling family. He has not found any close contact between them and the monks from the East."
Zhong Lihan said, silently looking at Fu Henghua.
In terms of closeness, Fu Henghua and Yang Dai were the closest to the "Nanzhou intelligence source" among the monks from the East when they exchanged heavenly books and Taoism.
Heng Hua hummed softly and cooked spiritual tea using the "Yun Fu Technique", completely ignoring Zhong Lihan's strange eyes.
Dong Moyang: "You mean, the other party's source of information is Demon Lord Guo? Is he a demon cultivator?"
"Really? She doesn't pose a threat to us. Damn it, Demon Lord Guo learned a little bit of Nanzhou language when he came into contact with Xuanming Demon Palace. Then he took a ride with us to Nanzhou. So, don't worry about her. As long as she If you are smart, you will understand the benefits of hiding our identity."
"So, do you think the other party will also cover up his identity and won't reveal our identity?"
Putting everyone’s safety on what other people think? Isn't it too out of tune?
Taoist Long was very dissatisfied with this.
"What should we do if Kang Zhaiyu and Nanzhou Demonic Cultivator join forces?"
"No. She will not join forces with the Nanzhou monks."
The tea is ready!
Henghua picked up the teapot and was the first to pour tea for Zhong Lihan.
Golden clouds of mist slowly floated out from the spout, seemingly light, but settled steadily into the cup.
Dan Yuan, such pure golden elixir essence.
A strange color flashed in Taoist Long's eyes.
During these days on the dragon boat, he also enjoyed the services of Fu family's "Yunfu Masters". But the spiritual tea they concocted was far inferior to Fu Henghua's methods.
Zhong Lihan had practiced with Fu Henghua and knew his taste and craftsmanship very well. He picked up the tea cup and sipped it slowly: "So, you are so confident?"
"Leave her on the ship, and she won't help easily. It's better to let her go and have a look. After understanding the situation in Nanzhou, she might even take the initiative to surrender. You know, the magic way of Nanzhou is different from the magic way of Dongzhou."
Zhong Lihan was silent.
He recalled Fu Henghua's identity and that his godfather had a close connection with the Demon Palace. So, he knows the internal personnel of the Demon Palace, and even knows the Demon Cultivator, so he is confident that the other party will not leak our information?
"Since you have sense, let me trust you first."
"Brother Taoist?" Taoist Long looked at him disapprovingly.
After pouring tea for Dong Moyang, Fu Henghua also poured tea for Taoist Long.
"Fellow Taoist, you can rest assured. That man is under my supervision and nothing will happen to him. Looking back, he will be a great help to our operations in Nanzhou."
"Do you have a backup plan for Kang Zhaiyu?"
"You should know about my sister Tongjun's poison, right?"
Poison?
Taoist Long brought the tea to his mouth and suddenly froze, looking at the clouds in the tea cup and lost in thought.
Is this tea okay?
Watching the other two slowly sipping tea, and thinking about the diet of the dragon boat for many days, he still drank it all in one gulp.
If the other party wants to do something bad, it's not their turn now.
After seeing the three of them drink all the tea, Fu Henghua took out a note and pushed it in front of the three of them.
Dong Moyang smacked his lips, recalling the spiritual tea prepared by Fu Henghua: "What a pure spiritual energy - no, it's fairy energy? What did you add to this tea?"
"A good thing to use to identify demon cultivators."
Demon cultivator?
Dong Moyang was about to ask when he suddenly glanced at the note placed on the table by Fu Henghua.
"There is a demon on the ship, so be careful. It is suspected to be related to the grimoire."
"Grimes?"
The three of them were startled at the same time. Dong Moyang and Taoist Long remembered that Fu Henghua had once made a confused inquiry about the whereabouts of the magic book.
"Did Kang Zhaiyu tell you? Does he really know you? He came here under the orders of Xuanming Demon Palace to steal the magic book?"
Zhong Lihan looked at the teacup at hand: "You used the teacup to test us to identify our identities?"
"So, if you don't feel strange when you drink tea, it means you are not a demon cultivator pretending to be a demon." That is the spiritual tea that I mixed using the immortal energy that the twenty-four Tribulation Immortals poured into my body. As long as you are a demon cultivator, you will definitely suffer from intestinal rupture.
"There is no problem with the three of you now. Let's go back early to make arrangements and check on the others. However, this matter needs to be carried out in a low-key manner. A devil has sneaked into the ship. If it is publicized, it will not be good for everyone."
"There is a demon in our party from the east - if it is possible..." Taoist Long glanced at Fu Henghua.
You have about 200 servants, isn't the probability too high?
"I have already checked all my servants. But if the three of you don't believe it, you can continue to investigate the servants on the ship. As long as you don't hurt them, you can check them as you like - but remember, don't alert the snake."
The three of them looked at each other.
Then he looked at the note on the table silently.
If this note was left by Kang Zhaiyu, and Kang Zhaiyu did know Fu Henghua. So Fu Henghua believes that Kang Zhaiyu will not cheat us, which is somewhat credible.
After all, Kang Zhaiyu really tricked Donglai and his party, and the Fu family and Fu Henghua could not escape their bad luck.
"Are you really sure that a demon cultivator will talk to you about love?"
"I think she can still be saved."
Seeing Henghua's attitude, Taoist Long said no more.
The three people quickly returned to the dragon boat and began to carefully search for traces of demon cultivators on the boat.
Watching the three of them go back for a thorough investigation, Henghua picked up the note on the table again.
It seems to be related to the grimoire.
The seven words faded silently and disappeared from the note.
Only the first eight words are left as a warning.
"In this way, can we test the location of the grimoire?"
But looking at the demeanor of these three people, it seems that they are not worried about the safety of the magic book at all. Are they that sure?
…
Zhong Lihan checked everyone on his Qinglong ship, including the servants of the Fu family, but found nothing.
"Is there something wrong with my inspection method, or is the devil not here?"
He was worried and turned to senior Yu Danqing for advice.
By chance, he saw Dong Moyang and Taoist Long coming over as well.
"What's the situation over there?"
"Not found."
"I do not have either."
After the three of them checked Yu Danqing again, they secretly informed him of the information about the demonic cultivators on the ship.
"Is the news true? It can't be fake, right? 'Kang Zhaiyu' used it to confuse our sight?"
"It's possible, but isn't it necessary? If he really wanted to trick us, he could have revealed it directly when he was imprisoned in Zilong Ship. Why bother to remind Fu Henghua alone? Moreover, Fu Henghua's speculation may be true. Kang Zhai Yu is most likely a person from the Xuanming Demon Palace."
Only people from the east can know the time of their trip. Only people from the Demon Palace dare not walk with them openly. On this side of the three major water bodies, the path between Tribulation Immortal and the various sects is impassable. But the Fu family is so easy to talk to. They are really relatives and friends of the Fu family and acquaintances of Fu Henghua. Just say hello and follow?
Only the demon cultivator's status was embarrassing, so Fu Henghua didn't dare to bring anyone with him. The only way to get to the boat halfway was to leave Fu Henghua speechless and then take him to Nanzhou.
After all, Yu Danqing had two lives of experience. After careful reflection, he roughly understood some of Kang Zhaiyu's thoughts.
"If he has no ill intentions, he is just for training on the boat. Now that he is leaving, don't worry about it. As for the demon on the boat - maybe he is another person sent by the demon palace to cooperate with Kang Zhaiyu - no, if There is a way to send someone in. Kang Zhaiyu could do the same, instead of risking waiting for us in the hurricane zone. In other words, Kang Zhaiyu ran out secretly. But that person didn't know about it, and after discovering Kang Zhaiyu's identity , I want to connect with him.”
The three of them understood what Yu Danqing said.
Kang Zhaiyu may have been on the right path, so he left on his own without intending to join the others.
"Looking at it this way, Heng Hua does understand him as a person? He is also a demon cultivator with a righteous heart - his family is used to encountering such people."
Dong Xia dismantled the Thief Alliance back then and led the seven thieves back to the right path.
The master of Hongwen Pavilion pulled the young master of the Demon Palace into the path of immortality.
Now, does it make sense for Fu Henghua to abduct someone from the devil's path?
Yu Danqing sighed; "If he is a cultivator, it would be easy to say. Although he comes from an embarrassing background, there are kind-hearted people like Queen Xuan in the Demon Palace. I am afraid that he is proficient in demon arts and studies demon ways in Nanzhou. Combining the two The head of the family has an epiphany and becomes a great devil."
…
Three thousand miles away, Wukong transformed into a man with his hands on his chin, silently looking at the gourd in front of him.
The gourd sprayed out black mist, with a banner floating on it.
"How abominable. In the past few days, the destined people in Nanzhou have all learned the lesson. They are all hiding at the mountain gate, watching and protecting each other, and several demon kings are patrolling in person."
It has been several days, but Wukong has gained nothing. He could only sit in a valley and write the "Ten Thousand Demons List" silently, trying to conceive of a big plan against the demons of Nanzhou.
…
The four of them, Yu Danqing, discussed and planned to find an opportunity to follow Fu Henghua's example and use spiritual tea mixed with fairy spirit to test.
At this time, Sha Jinchang came to report in a hurry.
"No, there's a group of demonic cultivators coming from the south, and their target is Black Moon Reef."
