"The crab infestation in this lake is so severe? Is there not even a powerful cultivator who can handle it?" Qin Shaoyang became even more anxious after hearing the shopkeeper's words.
"That's for sure!" the teahouse owner said helplessly. "Ever since several powerful cultivators went there and never returned, no one dared to go to the lake easily anymore. Later, the rumors became even more outrageous, saying that the Crab King in the lake was extremely powerful, and that ordinary powerful cultivators would die if they went there. Hearing this, people were even more afraid to go. Some powerful cultivators even said that they could kill the Crab King, as long as someone could lure it out of the lake. Listen to that, what are we supposed to do? How can we possibly lure the Crab King out of the lake? Besides, who can guarantee that even if we lure the Crab King out, they will definitely be able to kill it? If they can't, wouldn't the Crab King think that since it's already on land, it might as well slaughter the entire village? Then, the people at the ferry crossing would be even less able to survive."
Upon hearing this, a passing merchant who had been to the small ferry crossing said, "Now, they can't survive either. The big crab king is in the lake, but the little crab kings are all on the shore. Now, those little crab kings have surrounded the village, causing so much trouble that the people there dare not even leave the village entrance. Everyone says that the small ferry crossing is finished. Before long, it will be a world plagued by crabs, and there will be no one left to live there."
The shopkeeper continued, "Ten or twenty years ago, we might have had a way to go up the mountain and ask a great cultivator from the Bixian Sect to get rid of the scourge. But now, the Bixian Sect is no longer viable, so we don't bother them anymore."
Hearing this, some of the merchants were intrigued and said, "Shopkeeper, haven't you heard? The Jade Immortal Sect has risen again. Wasn't it just rumored that they wiped out the bandit leader who was plaguing our area? That bandit leader was a formidable figure, a powerful Foundation Establishment cultivator, and he even had a treasured sword!"
"I've heard about it too. I think I'll go to Xiaoxianzhuang this time and, on the way, go up the mountain to ask the immortals in the Bixian Sect if they're willing to help us get rid of this scourge. In the past, the immortals of the Bixian Sect were all great immortals who slayed demons and monsters; they would definitely feel it was their duty to help." The kind-hearted merchant had already decided to go to Xiaoxianzhuang.
"Brother Ye, then tell me, which way should we go?" Qin Shaoyang was so anxious that he was scratching his head and cheeks. At this moment, he urgently asked Ye Liang for directions.
Should we take the small ferry crossing or the mountain pass?
It was obvious to everyone that Qin Shaoyang wanted to take the small ferry.
Ye Liang could naturally see it too.
Ye Liang then asked him with a smile, "Brother Qin, do you want to take the small ferry crossing?"
Since Ye Liang had seen through him, Qin Shaoyang frankly and directly admitted with a hint of embarrassment, "Brother Ye has seen through me. Of course, I want to take the small ferry. As immortal cultivators from a prestigious sect, we should naturally rise to the challenge and rid the people of harm."
Hearing this, the master and the senior sisters were not in a hurry.
Because they all knew that Qin Shaoyang wasn't in charge; everything depended on Ye Liang's thoughts and decisions.
Therefore, when Qin Shaoyang said he wanted to go to Xiaodukou, which was so dangerous, Zhang Yuzhen, his aunt who cared about his safety, did not immediately panic.
She was waiting to hear what Ye Liang would say.
Upon hearing Qin Shaoyang's words, Ye Liang then asked, "I wonder, Brother Qin, how skilled are you in naval warfare?"
"Naval warfare?" Upon hearing these two words, Qin Shaoyang was somewhat bewildered.
Ye Liang smiled calmly and said, "That's right. A water battle. Isn't the Crab King in the lake? Since Brother Qin wants to fight the Crab King and rid the people of this scourge, he'll definitely have to go into the water, right?"
"Huh? Uh!" Qin Shaoyang immediately deflated at the mention of going into the water: "I can doggy paddle for a bit. But to doggy paddle in the lake while fighting the Beast King, cough cough, Brother Ye, I'm really not good at water combat. I wonder if Brother Ye is good at water combat?"
Qin Shaoyang said expectantly, "Brother Ye must be very good at naval warfare, right?"
Ye Liang's words were going to disappoint Qin Shaoyang.
Ye Liang shook his head slightly and said, "I'm not good at water combat either. Swimming is different from fighting on the water."
Upon hearing this, the tea shop owners and passing merchants were immediately disappointed.
Unable to contain her disappointment, she said, "So you guys don't have a solution either. You made such a fuss, it made me think you had a way."
That's a bit sarcastic.
"What do you mean by that? You think we're no good? If you're so capable, then go do it yourself!" The junior sister suddenly became angry and slammed her hand on the table.
“We’re not great cultivators like you, we definitely can’t do it,” the man stammered, intimidated by his junior sister’s aura of immortal cultivation.
Qin Shaoyang was also indignant, and said angrily, "It's a pity we're not a water-based sect. Brother Ye, if all else fails, let's ask other sects, those skilled in naval warfare, to send people to eliminate this menace."
Ye Liang did not say anything after hearing this.
Instead, he lowered his head and tapped the table with his hand.
Thump, thump.
Ye Liang's tapping of the table was very soft, yet it still seemed to strike the hearts of the teahouse owners and travelers, making their hearts pound.
Many merchants who had already drunk tea to quench their thirst and were about to continue their journey suddenly felt inexplicably reluctant to leave.
I stayed, wanting to hear what this young man would have to say next.
Ye Liang suddenly smiled, stopped tapping the table, and said calmly, "I have an idea. Since Brother Qin wants to take the small ferry and rid the people of this menace, then let's take the small ferry and rid the people of this menace."
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