Zhong Laoqi sat on the ice and panted heavily. Although he was a Third Realm monk, his face had turned blue from the cold after soaking in the ice water for too long.
Zhong Laoqi originally thought he was about to fall into the water, but he was grateful to be rescued.
He spoke with difficulty:
"Thank you very much, little friend. I have to trouble you to drag me back to the boat to warm myself by the fire. It's very cold."
Fan Yi signaled him to stop talking, then tied the burly man's body with a rope and started dragging him back.
After arriving on the ship, the warriors carried Zhong Laoqi into the cabin and placed him close to the charcoal fire.
Only when it gets a little warmer can you take off your clothes that are frozen like iron and put on dry clothes.
Xiao Qi stayed by Zhong Lao Qi's side and kept feeding hot ginger soup into the man's mouth.
After about half a stick of incense, Zhong Laoqi changed his clothes and was able to sit cross-legged.
Zhong Laoqi asked the warriors to retreat first, and told them not to cut the ice again.
After Mr. Zhong finished explaining, he looked at Fan Yi and said:
"You also saw those things in the water, right?"
Fan Yi nodded and then asked:
"What are they?"
Zhong Laoqi picked up the hot ginger soup and drank two more sips before saying:
"My little friend should also be a cultivator and know about the existence of monsters. It's just that those things are not monsters, but evil spirits."
"The people in the river died in vain and turned into water ghosts."
Fan Yi originally only counted ghosts and ghosts as part of the demon clan, and really didn't know how to distinguish between the two.
asked:
"The people in the river died in vain?"
Zhong Laoqi nodded and then said:
"It's true. Some people drown, some sink in ponds, and some are unhappy. They are full of resentment when they jump into the river, and because this river is located on both sides of mountains, there is little sunshine all the year round, and the yin is even worse. Their souls are locked up. At the bottom of the river."
"It's just that I also find it strange. There have been evil water ghosts setting up ice blocks before, but I've never seen so many."
Fan Yi nodded slightly and asked the doubts in his heart:
"Mr. Zhong, since you know something about water ghosts, why were you dragged into the water by them?"
Zhong Laoqi showed an embarrassed expression on his face and said:
"If there were only three or five water ghosts, I could still deal with them, but when I was about to fight them off, the ice beneath my feet melted."
"Only after I fell into the water did I realize that there were more than ten water ghosts rushing toward me, and there were dozens more on the bottom of the river looking up at me."
"If you hadn't arrived in time, I'm afraid that I, a young monk in the Third Realm, would have died at the bottom of the river."
Speaking of which.
Zhong Laoqi stood up with difficulty and bowed three times to Fan Yi.
Fan Yi supported the burly man and said:
"You should take advantage of the situation to save people."
"What should we do next?"
As soon as the words came out of his mouth, Fan Yi could clearly feel that Zhong Laoqi's energy was a little weak.
The burly man sat down cross-legged again, but remained silent for a long time.
Finally, Zhong Laoqi said abruptly:
"Are you City Master Fan? In fact, I recognized you the day we boarded the ship."
"Don't be nervous, City Lord. Firstly, I can't beat you, and secondly, there's no need for you to hide your appearance all the time."
"Master Mo has told all merchant ship owners that after meeting you, it would be best if they can do whatever it takes and not embarrass you."
Fan Yi slowly released his slightly clenched fist.
Seeing that the burly man's eyes were quite sincere when he spoke, I chose to believe his words.
Fan Yi reached out and took off the black cloth, threw it into the charcoal fire, and said:
"I am indeed Fan Yi. Did Mordes really say that?"
Zhong Laoqi was somewhat surprised when he saw Fan Yi's true appearance.
The young man looked upright, completely different from what he had originally imagined.
Zhong Laoqi's face showed a simple and honest expression, and then he nodded heavily.
Zhong Xiaoqi stood aside, staring at Fan Yi curiously. Fan Yi raised his hand and touched her little head.
Fan Yi asked casually:
"You just revealed my identity now, so you must have other plans, right?"
Hear the words.
Zhong Laoqi coughed awkwardly and said:
"Now the merchant ship is in trouble, and I would like to ask City Master Fan to help the merchant ship out of trouble. If we can't leave here as soon as possible."
"When the time comes, more and more water ghosts will gather here, and their resentment will become even heavier."
"At that time, I'm afraid even people and boats will be dragged into the water by them, and many people will die."
Fan Yi heard Zhong Laoqi say that the situation was serious, but he did not agree immediately.
said:
"Since the merchant ship cannot move forward, it is better to return the ship to the shore. When the sun rises tomorrow, the water ghosts will naturally not dare to cause trouble and just break through the ice."
"Why do you have to leave now?"
When Zhong Laoqi heard what Fan Yi said, he just shook his head helplessly and said:
"City Master Fan doesn't know that there are too many evil water ghosts gathered in the river. I'm afraid that the ship has been frozen by now. If we had discovered something strange earlier, it would have been too late, but now it's too late."
Zhong Laoqi stood up and took Fan Yi to the bottom of the cabin.
When entering the bottom of the boat, a chill filled the air.
It could be clearly seen by the firelight that a thick layer of ice had formed on the ship's deck, which looked translucent and hard.
Zhong Laoqi pointed to the ship plank and said:
"The outside of the bottom of the ship has been frozen by the ice. It is impossible to move the ship. If you want to go back, you must break the ice."
Fan Yi frowned slightly, and at this time Tianlingyin also said via voice:
"He is right. The bottom of the boat has been covered in ice, and there are many water ghosts watching."
"I'm also very surprised. These evil spirits shouldn't be so concentrated. Is there something on this merchant ship that attracts them?"
"I can take you out of the merchant ship. There is no need to take risks."
Fan Yi listened to Tianlingyin's words, but his eyes were focused on Zhong Laoqi and his daughter, and saw that the burly man was feeling uneasy.
at this time.
A warrior ran in from the deck of the ship and said loudly:
"Chief, please go outside and take a look!"
"Our ship is being lifted up little by little by the ice, and it is almost crossing the balance line!"
Hearing this, Zhong Laoqi hurriedly ran outside, followed closely by Fan Yi.
When they came to the bow and looked down, they found that the sight of the ship was much higher than before.
The draft is also reduced.
The situation is serious. If the balance line of the ship is crossed, the ship will roll over.
When the ice melts again, even these strong warriors will be dragged into the water one by one and drowned alive.
Zhong Laoqi cast a pleading look at Fan Yi and said:
"Please also ask City Lord Fan to come to the rescue!"
Fan Yi looked at the burly man with burning eyes and asked:
"What do you want me to do? How do you know I have a way to solve them?"
Zhong Laoqi hurriedly replied:
"It was previously rumored that you have a magic weapon on your body. You can fight to a draw with Master Mo, and you can also escape intact. Although there are many water ghosts, they are afraid of the masculine spiritual power of the great monk."
"City Lord Fan only needs to contain them for half an hour, and I will be able to send the ship back."
At this time, everyone gathered on the deck of the ship.
They also heard Zhong Laoqi's words clearly.
Fan Yi glanced at everyone and was already in a dilemma.
