Volume 1: Wind Rises in the Mountains and Lakes Chapter 201: Socializing
The sun rises in the east, the clouds are shining, the sea and the sky are shining, and it is magnificent.
On the balcony, the morning breeze blows on the face, which makes people feel indescribably comfortable.
The shock of Snake Island is still fresh in the memory of the disciples of Tianlong Sect. Even when Lin Yi recalls it, it seems like yesterday.
On the second day on Snake Island, Lin Yi led people to find Huang Jiaqi's body for burial. After finding a new place to replenish fresh water, they boarded the ship and set off.
Now, half a month has passed in a blink of an eye, and Ji Tang and Elder Meng have recovered from their injuries. It's just that the weather on the sea is changeable, sometimes the sun is shining, sometimes there are thunder and lightning, and heavy rain, which makes the disciples of Tianlong Sect suffer.
Counting on fingers, Lin Yi has been away from Jiulong Mountain with the Tianlong Sect for more than three months. Now it is the hot summer of June, and the early morning on the sea is still very cool.
Only the Jiao Hall Master was on the balcony. Seeing Lin Yi, he clasped his fists to signal.
"Good morning, Master Jiao!" Lin Yi also smiled and bowed.
"Sailing is my job, so I dare not slack off!" Master Jiao laughed, his wrinkled face showing vicissitudes of life.
"Is this direction due east?" Lin Yi asked.
Master Jiao held the railing and shook his head and said, "It should be northeast. The southeast wind is strong right now. The sea ship cannot go against the wind. It can only go northeast with the help of the sail."
Lin Yi didn't know how to sail. He was on the balcony, pacing leisurely, and asked again, "How far is it from here? Can we just go all the way?"
After seeing the young man's skills on Snake Island a few days ago, Master Jiao, who was used to the wind and waves, naturally knew that Lin Yi was extraordinary. He laughed and said, "The journey is long, and we have only traveled one tenth or one twelfth of the way. We will go with the wind, and when the wind changes, we will turn around and sail south."
Sailing on the sea requires the help of wind power. As Jiao Zong said, the ship has to make a huge circle on the sea. However, with the sea chart handed down by the predecessors, it is not lost. It seems that this sea chart is extremely rare and precious, and should be the biggest reliance of the Tianlong Sect on this trip.
The sea is vast and it is difficult to move forward. Not to mention the invasion of wind and waves, and the diseases caused by acclimatization, it is also an unbearable ordeal to sail day after day and face the vast ocean all day, which makes people feel the boredom and tastelessness of not seeing the world.
Jiao Zong went down the balcony for something, leaving Lin Yi alone to watch the sea in the wind.
The sun gradually rose, and under the white clouds, the waves rose and fell, and there was no end in sight. Occasionally, one or two big fish jumped out of the water and competed with the sea ship. The sea, which had become boring in the eyes of others, was very interesting to Lin Yi.
"Little Master, I see you!"
Lin Yi turned around and saw that it was Zhen Yuanzi and his three disciples who walked up to the balcony. He smiled and greeted them, and then curled his lips helplessly.
The title of Little Master sounded uncomfortable, but Yuan Qing and Yuan Feng were calling him more and more smoothly, so Lin Yi could only let it go.
"Haha, you have been in seclusion for many days, and I, your senior brother, miss you very much!" Zhen Yuanzi stroked his long beard with a smile on his face. When he saw Lin Yi, he was more intimate than the two disciples. Lin Yi smiled bitterly, bowed his hands and said, "I am sorry that you missed me!"
"Haha, it doesn't matter! I wonder if you have gained anything from your seclusion?" Zhen Yuanzi paced and looked into the distance for a while, and asked with concern.
Zhen Yuanzi's three disciples were dressed in Taoist robes, and their sleeves fluttered in the wind. They looked like Taoist masters, and people dare not underestimate them. Lin Yi, on the other hand, had a wine gourd hanging from his waist, and his hair was not tied up, but tied up with a strip of cloth on his head, which looked out of place. However, the condensed demeanor in his eyebrows was quite extraordinary.
Lin Yi smiled and said, "It's not an ordinary retreat, I'm just thinking about some small things, and I don't want to be disturbed!" He said, thought for a while, and took out a few jade pendants from his arms.
"I have three self-defense jade pendants here, I give them to you to wear with you, maybe they will be useful!"
Master and apprentice Zhen Yuanzi curiously took the jade pendants from Lin Yi's hand and played with them in their hands. Seeing that they didn't care about what he said, Lin Yi took out a few more jade pendants and said, "These jade pendants in my hand can be used to repel the enemy in a critical moment!"
The jade pendants can both defend themselves and repel enemies. Lin Yi's words made the three masters and apprentices confused.
Yuan Qing pointed at the jade pendant in Lin Yi's hand and asked, "Uncle Master, we all know that jade pendants can be worn to ward off evil spirits. But how can such a small jade pendant be used to repel enemies?"
Zhen Yuanzi and Yuan Feng were probably thinking the same thing as Yuan Qing. They looked at Lin Yi with curiosity, expecting what would happen next.
Lin Yi smiled helplessly. It took him ten days to refine a dozen jade pendants. If it weren't for the fact that Zhen Yuanzi and he had a connection, and the three people in front of him had become very close to him, he wouldn't be willing to give them away.
There was no one else on the platform, not even the disciples on the mast.
Lin Yi hesitated for a moment, walked to the stern, took out a jade pendant, gestured to Zhen Yuanzi and his disciples, then crushed it with his fingers and threw it forward.
Zhen Yuanzi and his disciples immediately felt the heat in front of them. They saw a fire dragon appear out of thin air, suddenly growing more than a foot tall, leaping in the air, baring its fangs and claws, and rushing forward. In just a moment, the fire dragon condensed into a huge fireball, burning fiercely.
Seeing that the three people were already stunned, Lin Yi didn't want to cause more noise, so he casually pointed his hand, and the fireball immediately turned into a ball of white smoke, which dissipated in the air with the wind. The fire dragon that had just appeared vividly seemed to have never appeared.
"What, what is this? How can there be a fire dragon hidden in the jade pendant?" Yuan Qing stuttered a little, staring, and still looking around.
"Don't ask so many questions. In times of crisis, just crush the jade pendant and throw it away. Even ordinary people will be burned to ashes." Lin Yi handed the jade pendant to Zhen Yuanzi and ordered: "Brother, these pieces of jade pendant will be burned to ashes." Keep it safe and don't let outsiders know about it, so as not to cause trouble. "
"Is this the little thing that junior brother got from seclusion?"
Lin Yi looked at the jade pendant in his hand in disbelief and took it carefully, for fear of accidentally breaking it. Seeing the power of the jade pendant, Zhen Yuanzi naturally understood the importance. These small pieces of jade pendants, if placed in the world of Dashang, would be enough to cause huge waves.
After putting away the jade pendant, Zhen Yuanzi saw the greedy looks on his two disciples' faces and snorted in a pretended majesty.
Yuan Qing was still obedient and smiled flatteringly at Lin Yi and said: "Uncle Master, is this an immortal method or a Taoist method? Can my two brothers learn it?"
Seeing the eagerness in the eyes of the three masters and disciples in front of him, Lin Yi smiled bitterly again. He spent a lot of effort and a lot of jade, dozens or hundreds of times, before he could refine a jade pendant. In the past few days, in addition to the jade pendants for self-defense, I have only refined a few pieces of Fire Dragon Jade Pendants according to the "Xuanyuan Talisman".
However, is refining a jade pendant considered an immortal method? Lin Yi shook his head secretly, and said to Yuan Qing: "This is considered a Taoist method. It's not that we don't teach this method to two people, but that you can't learn it. That self-defense jade pendant must be worn at all times on sea ships. Except for Elder Jiang, no one can hurt you. The power of the Fire Dragon Jade Pendant is a bit shocking. To avoid accidents, let your master put it away first!"
Hearing what Lin Yi said, Yuan Qing and Yuan Feng couldn't wait to hang the jade pendants on their chests.
The function of the jade pendant surprised and delighted Zhen Yuanzi. Seeing that the two apprentices were like children, the old Taoist was a little embarrassed and couldn't bear to wear the jade pendant in front of his face, so he just put it in his arms.
Seeing this, Lin Yiben was about to say something to remind him, but after thinking about it, he gave up. On the sea ship, Zhen Yuanzi was not worried about any danger.
However, it is not difficult to see from Zhen Yuanzi's expression that he obviously regards the Fire Dragon Jade Pendant as a treasure, but still does not pay attention to the more rare self-defense jade pendant.
"Good morning, brother Lin! Taoist priest is here too, haha!"
Hong'an was dressed in a white robe, wearing a beaded crown, and holding a folding fan. He walked up gracefully, followed by Hongbao and Bai Qianchuan as usual.
Lin Yi nodded slightly and turned around. He didn't want to have anything to do with Prince Hong. Under Hong An's handsome and elegant smile, his eyes were flickering, which always made people feel a little uncomfortable.
Such a prince was not very young, but he was scheming. When dealing with him, he could only make roundabout greetings, which was quite unpleasant for Lin Yi. Not to mention Bai Qianchuan, who was full of gloomy energy, even with a smile on his face, there was something clammy about it.
Lin Yi's coldness made Hong An slightly startled, and then he smiled nonchalantly, and greeted each other again with Zhen Yuanzi.
Hong Bao, on the other hand, was ashamed of himself. He stared at Lin Yi's back and snorted coldly: "You are so rude. Have you forgotten that my young master saved your life?"
Bai Qianchuan nodded in agreement and seemed to agree with Hongbao's words, but he had a cold smile on his face.
Seeing Hongbao reprimanding him in this way, Hongan opened the folding fan in his hand and said with a smile: "It's just a small matter, no need to say more!"
The situation in front of him surprised Zhen Yuanzi. He knew that Lin was very cold to people he didn't want to make friends with, but he didn't expect that he would offend Hong An.
Zhen Yuanzi took a step forward and said with a smile: "Guard Hong must have misunderstood. My junior brother is just not good at making friends with others. There is no other intention!"
I think this Hongbao was used to being arrogant in the capital, and even Meng Shan was very respectful to him. Now that Zhen Yuanzi came forward to make peace, he simply ignored him and snorted disdainfully.
Lin Yi couldn't hide the movement behind him. He turned around, raised his eyebrows, looked at Hongbao and asked, "How should I repay your young master for saving his life?"
Hong Bao looked startled, then turned to glare at Lin Yi sharply and scolded loudly: "Don't say that my young master has a noble status. He is an ordinary citizen and must be polite. You shouldn't be so slow to treat him. Also, my young master is here." The Emperor has worked hard to find a way out for you. As the saying goes, a drop of kindness should be repaid by a spring. How can you repay such a great kindness? Just remember the kindness of my son. It’s your duty as a human being, and you must never be rude to someone’s face!”
"Hongbao, shut up!"
Hong An's face was stern, and after scolding him, he smiled and said to Lin Yiwen: "Brother Lin, for the sake of my brother, don't be the same as my servants, okay?"
Lin Yi looked calm, looked at Hong Bao and Bai Qianchuan with a sinister smile, then turned to Hong An and shook his head and said: "Brother Hong is loyal to protect the Lord, and what he says and does is great! How can the prince save me and forgive Lin?" I am ignorant. I don’t know whether I can repay this unexpected favor, but I am used to being free and not bound by etiquette.”
Hongbao looked ugly, but on this ship, it was not his turn to make the decision. What's more, having seen Lin Yi's martial arts, I knew it was difficult to defeat his opponent. He was unhappy and glared at Lin Yi.
Hong'an's expression did not change, but his smile was a little stiff. However, the fact that this Lin Yi was so difficult to approach made him extraordinary and even more worthy of his surrender.
Bai Qianchuan laughed and stepped forward to smooth things over. He cupped his hands at Lin Yigong and said in a sharp voice: "Brother Lin is very comparable to others, how can Brother Hong judge him with common sense? Bai admires Brother Lin's frankness. You and I are destined, so we should get close!"
Lin Yi grinned, not making any comment. He had no ill feelings towards Hong Bao's protection of his master. This Bai Qianchuan, no matter what, made people have no interest in him.
When Hong An and his servant were in an awkward situation, Yuan Qing on the side exclaimed: "Look, there is an island ahead!"
Cheers came from below the ship. Every time they found land on the sea, it was such a surprise. Perhaps, only those who have been drifting on the sea for a long time will have such a feeling.
Lin Yi turned his head and looked, and a faint ink color appeared at the end of the sky.
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