Volume 1: Wind Rises in the Mountains and Swamps Chapter 195: Snake Island
Seven days after leaving Dashang, the Tianlong Sect's ship crossed the outlying islands and continued eastward. Only then did it truly enter the vast sea.
Lin Yi's inexplicable change in identity made his life on the ship much more comfortable.
Living alone in a large and bright house, no one came to disturb him. The rare quietness allowed Lin Yi to continue practicing.
Lin Yi, who was sitting on the wooden couch, slowly opened his eyes. After performing the exercise nine times, Qi will flourish and you will be full of energy. His consciousness spread over the ship, and everything was as usual, nothing unusual.
Ever since Elder Jiang learned about Lin Yi's identity, he no longer blindly concealed his cultivation.
Guessing that it was already late, Lin Yi sat down and walked to the front window. He saw many disciples gathered at the bow of the boat, and an island appeared four or five miles away.
Lin Yi recalled the four-flag formation set up in the house and walked out. When I saw Meng Shan and the leader of the Tiger Shark Hall, they must have come out of Elder Jiang's house. He cupped his hands at the two of them and asked, "Where is the front?"
The leader of the Tiger Shark Hall is named Jiao Mingrang. He looks about fifty or sixty years old. His bronze face is full of wrinkles, his hands and feet are thick, and his eyes are bright. He didn't know the details of Lin Yi, but he knew that the person receiving courtesy from Elder Jiang should not be ignored. He hurriedly clasped his fists and said: "Seven days' journey east from the island, there is a Snake Island. Our course is correct, and there should be Snake Island in front of us."
"Hallmaster Jiao knows the sea route very well!" Lin Yi smiled.
Hall Master Jiao smiled boldly and said: "Young Master Lin, you are so grateful. I have only traveled this sea route three times!"
Lin Yi secretly thought that this Jiao Rang had been here twenty years ago and must be an old man from the Tianlong Sect. He asked: "Is this going to land?"
"We have been walking on the sea for seven consecutive days. Let's go to the island to replenish some food and water before leaving tomorrow." This time it was Meng Shan who spoke. He looked a little embarrassed. He nodded at Lin and took Hall Master Jiao with him. Walking down the ship building, I must be arranging matters related to docking.
The ship anchored a hundred feet away from Snake Island, and two sampans ferried the people who were about to go ashore.
After wandering on the sea for a long time, people feel the desire to set foot on land. Lin Yi is no exception and follows the sampan to the Snake Island. However, Elder Jiang and the disciples of the Tiger Shark Hall were not very interested in the Snake Island in front of them, so they stayed on the boat.
Snake Island is half the size of the original outlying island, with lush trees, but it is an uninhabited desert island. With high mountains and dense forests, the island should be full of life, but it is unusually quiet, with no singing of birds and fragrance of flowers as imagined.
However, the blue water, white sandy beach, and the row of tall trees along the beach made everyone who was used to seeing the sea water in the past few days feel refreshed and cheered.
The Jiao Hall Master followed Meng Shan to the island and ordered his disciples to find some dry wood along the coast to make a fire and get water from the nearest spring. He also specifically warned everyone not to go deep into the island. The name of Snake Island is not false. I don’t know how much these disciples listened to Hall Master Jiao’s words. They all agreed loudly and then dispersed in twos and threes.
Lin Yi did not follow the others to join in the fun, but found a beach and sat down cross-legged.
Bian Zhenduo had a shoulder injury and stayed on the boat. The rest of the Canghai Gang saw that the gang leader had not left the ship, so they did not land on the island. Only Li Caiyi and Shi Jian followed Lin Yi like two followers.
Lin Yi looked at the two people in front of him. One was a beauty as delicate as a flower, with bright eyes that were full of color. One is a man as cold as iron, silent and keeping away from strangers. He smiled bitterly and said, "You two can walk around without following me."
"The situation on the island is unclear, so it's better to follow Mr. Lin to avoid any accidents! Besides, there must be snakes and insects everywhere on Snake Island, so what's there to see?" Li Caiyi said with a smile, sitting on a table with her knees in her arms. On the reef, the figure is exquisite and graceful. Shi Jian shook his head and said nothing.
Lin Yi simply lay on the beach, crossed his legs comfortably, and asked: "Miss Li, if you don't go back to your southern border, why are you here again?"
Li Caiyi smiled and said, "Isn't Young Master Lin here too? Hehe! I finally came out. If I don't have a good experience, how can I be willing to go back?"
Talking to this woman was too laborious, so Lin Yi closed his eyes and fell asleep, but his consciousness extended to the depths of the island.
Li Caiyi was a little disappointed when she saw Lin Yi's lack of speculation. After a moment's hesitation, she got up and went to find some dry wood for the fire.
Hong An led his men and strolled on the beach, watching the disciples of the Tianlong Sect disappear into the jungle. He said with great interest: "How about we go inside and have a look, maybe there will be a cave!"
The fair-faced and beardless Bai Qianchuan clapped his hands and praised: "Young master is really in a good mood!"
"No! This is an unknown place, it's better not to go deep!" Hong Bao on the side refused flatly, regardless of Hong An's feelings.
"This is a deserted island, so how can it be so thrilling! Guard Hong is making a fuss out of a molehill!" Bai Qianchuan said dissatisfied.
Hong An also wanted to say something, but when he saw Hong Bao's gloomy face, he smiled bitterly and said: "That's all, the scenery on this beach is not bad! Hey! It seems that there is Brother Lin over there."
Bai Qianchuan laughed dryly and stared at Hongbao angrily. Hong Bao, with a matter-of-fact expression, pressed his hand on the handle of the knife, followed Hong An closely, and ignored him.
Hong'an was originally the leader of the palace guards and was very loyal. Even if he contradicted him, Hong'an knew it well and couldn't blame him.
After Mu Qing'er and Senior Sister Xu landed on the island, they heard that there were snakes and insects on the island. They were timid at first and did not dare to walk into the dense forest. Seeing countless beautiful shells glittering on the beach, the two couldn't help but look for them along the beach.
Meng Shan and Master Jiao, along with a group of disciples, carried water bags and wooden barrels and followed the stream into the river.
There were more than 20 people in the group, but once they entered the dense forest, they disappeared immediately. If they were a little further away from each other, they would not be seen. Master Jiao shouted: "Everyone should walk closer, and you are not allowed to move away without permission!"
"Master Jiao, we are just taking some mountain spring water, is there any danger?" Meng Shan asked in confusion when he saw Master Jiao's cautious look.
Master Jiao walked in front, splitting the branches in front of him with a long knife in his hand, and said: "I have been to this island twice, but I didn't encounter any danger. However, I heard from the predecessors in the past that there are many snakes and insects here. If you are not careful, it will be difficult to escape. The elders and these disciples are going out to sea for the first time. I am afraid of accidents! Otherwise, why do you and I need to go out to get some spring water? Let these disciples do it for us."
"Master Jiao is right! Follow me closely in front and behind, don't get separated. Ji Tang and Zixian will be the rear guard, and Luo Rong will be in the middle to support." Meng Shan didn't dare to be careless after hearing what Master Jiao said, and shouted to pass on the order.
"Wait!" Master Jiao grabbed Meng Shan who was about to cross.
"What's the matter?" Meng Shan was startled and stopped.
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ps: The next update will be at 9 o'clock. I saw the message from the book friends in the book review area, thank you! Such an outburst will be hard to have in the future. After all, amateur coding, no one can stand it, and I won't make promises randomly, which will eventually lead to a break. Only a trickle of water can last a long time!
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