The sunset is infinitely beautiful, but it's almost dusk, night has fallen, the world is dark, everything is silent, only a few candlelights are flickering. A series of light footsteps slowly approached and stopped behind him without saying a word. Wei Shiqi waited for a moment and said: "You are in the dark, there is nothing to see, if you don't keep up your energy, your body will not be able to hold on. "
"I'm restless and can't sleep..." Xia Qian's tone revealed confusion and annoyance.
"Are you worried that we won't be able to reach the three towns in Hebei?"
"I'm a little worried, but it's okay...Mr. Sheep, how many strangers are there in the world like the 'Bronze Dragon'?"
Wei Shiqi said lightly: "We can't talk about strangers, but their bodies have been corroded by demonic power. Pulling out just one of them from the fairy city of Daliang Kingdom is enough to kill them."
Xia Qian said: "Having said that, after all, there are different paths between immortals and mortals. Among cultivators with such magical powers, if they don't have ulterior motives or are forced to do so, how many of them are willing to join the world!"
Wei Shiqi said: "Most of these people have their origins. If you carefully search for their roots, you can always find some clues. Why, are you interested in cultivating Taoism?"
Xia Qian sighed and said, "Dad is old and frail, and he is devoted to seeking immortality. There is a man in Shenjing Mountain, whose name is Luo Li. He seems to be a first-class Taoist. Dad has a close relationship with him. I don't know if this time Han The army searches the mountains and seas to see if they can escape." For Xia Yiwei's sake, putting Xia Quji under house arrest and retiring in old age was just her private speculation, and she actually had no confidence in Xia Yong's words. , but she had to comfort her second brother in this way. Tongling is a dangerous place and a dangerous situation. Once it falls into the hands of the enemy, the outcome will be disastrous.
Wei Shiqi said: "I'm afraid I can't escape."
"Why?" Xia Qian was stunned.
"Taoist Luo Lan may be a monk who left the fairy city privately, or he may have been ordered to do something with other secrets. In any case, he is unreasonable in obstructing the Han army and protecting the old gang leader Xia."
"Irresistible?"
"The Kingdom of Daliang was established in response to the destiny and was supported by the Immortal City. There are monks in the army. Going against them means going against the Immortal City. Although Taoist Luo Shen and the old gang leader Xia have a personal relationship, the monks from the Immortal City come to ask for help. Man, how far can he go? The best he can do is to protect him - if Taoist Luo Shu has an unknown origin or a shady background, he may not be able to protect himself."
Xia Qian was silent for a long time, then said solemnly: "How come you... think so much?"
"It's just common sense to speculate. A Taoist who practices Taoism with a human body is, after all, a 'human' first. He has seven emotions and six desires, seeking benefits and avoiding harm, just like ordinary people."
"Is Mr. Yang also a Taoist cultivator in the Immortal City? Or is he a free-spirited cultivator without any sect or sect?"
Wei Shiqi was noncommittal.
Xia Qian's mind was filled with thoughts, speculations, and suspicions. She hesitated again and again, and finally plucked up the courage to say: "Mr. Sheep, the Han army has reached the top of Mount Tai, and the Tianlong Gang has lost power. It is no different from being destroyed. What we agreed on before can still be done." Continue?"
The host and guest are in a different position, and there is a great disparity between the strong and the weak. Wei Shiqi knew what she was worried about and asked, "Why not?"
"But... we can't help, so why..."
Wei Shiqi said: "Let's be honest, your young gang leader's swordsmanship and swordsmanship are not satisfactory, and he is not considered to be the best in the martial arts world. Fortunately, he is talented and smart, and it is very rare for him to have the achievements he has today. "
Xia Qian was a little discouraged and muttered: "Sure enough, the second brother is not as powerful as everyone praised him..."
"Your brother is a smart man, but his energy is limited. I don't think he has any plans to become a first-class master. As the young gang leader of the largest gang in Jiangnan, the most important thing is to be decisive and courageous, know people and use them well. Swordsmanship is just a trick, he The focus is probably on the machinations of thousands of enemies."
Xia Qian was startled for a moment, then laughed and said: "So, you are really my second brother's confidant - I'm afraid he may not be able to see it as clearly as you!"
"The world is all about the world. You still have to handle the business in this world. If you encounter a strong enemy, I will kill it with my sword. We will benefit from cooperation, Miss Xia, isn't that true?"
Xia Qian breathed a sigh of relief, patted her chest and said, "I thought...well, what do you want? Deep well clouds, mountain ginseng and multiflorum, a panacea?"
Wei Shiqi turned around and stared at her quietly. In the dark night, his eyes were like stars, making Xia Qian's ears feel hot and her heart pounding. Just listen to him say: "Miss Xia, you are a smart person. The glory, wealth and power in the world are meaningless to me. I only want the resources for practice. The more the better. The Tianlong Gang has established a firm foothold in three towns in Hebei and is growing rapidly. , can you help me. At this point, what you and I want do not conflict."
Xia Qian stretched out her little finger and said with a smile: "Retracting the hook?"
Wei Shiqi saw the emotions in her eyes, loneliness, fear, pleading, and longing. They were subtle emotions that only he could understand. He awkwardly stretched out his thick little finger and hooked her slender little finger, his hands fragile. The ground is connected together and will break free with a little force.
"Pull the hook, hang yourself, don't change for a hundred years!" Xia Qian recited it silently three times in her heart, and suddenly felt a little sad, sniffed, and said with a forced smile: "Then let's make an agreement, it won't change?"
Wei Shiqi said: "Okay, it's settled, it won't change."
Xia Qian withdrew her hand and rubbed her eyes, leaned against him gently, and said to herself: "I don't want to argue with Bai Kou, I'm just... a little tired, I want to find a shoulder to lean on..."
Xia Yun hid behind the tree from beginning to end, silently watching her sister and Yang Hu, chewing every word they said. Yang Hu's words deeply moved him. This young leader of the Tianlong Gang had not heard a sharp and to the point speech for a long time. Tell the truth. He knew that Yang Hu meant to tell him, asking him to feel at ease and not to make random suspicions that would lead to them falling apart.
Loose cultivators with no roots and sects need the support of secular power. Together they can benefit both sides and complement each other. This is their new deal.
In the dead of night, Xia Yuan woke everyone up and set out overnight. Taking advantage of the moonlight and starlight, they hurried along the post road and arrived at the canal at dawn. Gu Boyang visited the fishermen on the riverside, promised a large sum of money, hired a fishing boat, and promised to take them to Chongming Sands. As for going out to sea to go north, the boat boss refused to say anything. He had always only fished in the water nets around the canal, even in the center of the river. I dare not go, let alone go on a long sea voyage.
Xia Yun and others boarded the fishing boat and found that what the boss said was not an excuse. The fishing boat was in disrepair and was dilapidated and could not withstand the wind and waves. For a while, she gave up the idea of taking the fishing boat out to sea and had to wait until Chongming Sands to do it again. Intend.
After preparing enough oil, salt, rice and vegetables, the captain of the ship ordered his two sons to put away the anchor, untie the cable, and set sail to the northeast. He was extremely familiar with the nearby water network, and quickly deviated from the canal channel and turned to a branch ship. There were few people along the way, and the wilderness was deserted. The reeds were high above his head and rustled in the wind.
Four people were squeezed into the cabin. Xia Yun, Xia Qian, Yang Hu, and Bai Kou stood on the deck, weighing more than a thousand catties. The fishing boat had a very deep draft and was trembling, like an old man in his dying years. The weather was not good, and there was only a few breezes. The fishing boats moved slowly along the river, not much faster than walking. The boat owner pocketed money and was not in a hurry. He took the time to cast a few nets as a gift to the guests.
The sun was turning west and the sky was getting darker. The captain of the boat shouted a few times, anchored at the shore, and lit a fire to prepare for cooking.
"Why don't you walk a few more miles?" Xia Qian couldn't help but ask.
"Scared, my broken boat can still sail at night? What if we get into trouble?"
"...How many days will it take to get to Chongmingsha at this rate?"
"It's impossible to say for sure. If God helps us, it will take us a long time to get there with a favorable wind. If the wind direction is wrong, delays of up to ten days and a half are common."
Xia Yong winked at the girl and signaled her not to be anxious. Although walking by the river was slower, it was much safer than the land route. When Li Mu's light cavalry crossed Qixia Mountain and pursued them all the way, they could only stop at the canal and couldn't figure it out. Where did they go. The only thing he was worried about was whether Deng Quji would see through his intentions and directly block the entrance to the sea, mobilize sea ships to patrol day and night, and trap them in Chongming Sands.
