Are you going to the fairy mountain?
Those two guys... Jiang Jingyuan fell into deep thought.
Could it be that Qin Gejue and Qin Jiuyan had deceived her and hadn't actually come this time? Could she really come back after going to the Immortal Mountain this time...?
Jiang Jingyuan pondered for a long time.
Hua Simiao in front of her blinked her big eyes, tilted her head, and looked at Jiang Jingyuan who suddenly fell silent in confusion.
After a moment, Jiang Jingyuan hesitantly gathered his thoughts bit by bit: "Since we are here, why not... continue walking?" Wouldn't it be a pity to go back home or give up the Plum Blossom Sleeve Arrow directly?
Cut off the tail to survive?
Even if you stop loss or take profit in time, it is not done like this...
"Since I've arrived in this era, I must adapt to it." Jiang Jingyuan said to himself, "In this era, living is always a high-risk situation. Now it doesn't make much difference whether I try or not."
At this time, the large crowd that was fleeing in chaos gradually calmed down.
Most of the people had calmed down, and walked towards the tall, mysterious, dilapidated ship on the shore step by step with excitement, curiosity and vigilance.
The small group at the back of the crowd, though no longer panicking or shouting, still looked hesitant. They raised their hands, wanting to grab those running past them. They opened their mouths as if to say something, but nothing came out. They closed their mouths, and stood there with a look of confusion on their faces, watching countless people brush past them and rush forward...
Jiang Jingyuan turned around and saw that the tall, dilapidated ship in the distance was empty. There were no countless waving black figures anymore. It was parked quietly on the shore, as if nothing happened.
Suddenly, Jiang Jingyuan had an idea and turned to Hua Simiao, who had walked over to her side, and asked, "Do you know why no one is fighting for the ghost ship this time?"
Hua Simiao was stunned when she heard this, then a look of sudden enlightenment appeared on her face. She smiled sweetly and said, "Don't worry! Although I don't know what the twists and turns are, the fact that my master allowed me to come here means that this has nothing to do with the Immortal Sect or the other major families!"
Jiang Jingyuan nodded, feeling slightly relieved after receiving the confirmation. She had asked Rong Yejin two months ago, and Rong Yejin had said the same thing.
"Before the ghost ship appeared at sea, its docking time and location could not be observed or deduced. Aside from the two times three hundred years ago, when Huan died, and twenty years ago when King Yi went out to sea, all the major immortal sects and families had explored everything they needed to explore. This time, they felt that there was no remaining value or profit to be found. Seizing the ghost ship would not only bring no benefit, but would also waste manpower and material resources, so they gave it up."
Rong Yejin confirmed three points in the letter:
First, Emperor Huan and Prince Yi did go out to sea in search of immortals.
Secondly, there was no calculation or conspiracy from the immortal sects or major families when the ghost ship went out to sea this time - as for some small and despicable forces, it is hard to say.
Third, although it sounds unbelievable, what Rong Yejin meant was that all the major immortal sects and everyone believed that there were no more resources to be harvested from the ghost ship and the fairy mountain.
Rong Yejin never mentioned that there was a barrier on the fairy mountain from beginning to end. Rather than believing that the Rong family deliberately concealed it or that the barrier did not exist at all, Jiang Jingyuan was more inclined to believe that they did not discover the barrier on the fairy mountain.
The more Jiang Jingyuan analyzed, the more she felt that Qin Gejue and Qin Jiuyan - at least the two of them - did not need to go to great lengths to deceive her about this matter.
"You can go on this trip."
Jiang Jingyuan immediately became firm in his thinking.
"Come to think of it, haven't they ever thought about occupying the ghost ship and charging for the tickets?" Jiang Jingyuan paused, "Do they look down on this small amount of money? Or do they think the ticket money is far from enough for the investment?"
After a pause, and watching most of the people board the ship, Jiang Jingyuan turned to Hua Simiao beside him and said, "Let's go."
"good!"
Hua Simiao followed happily.
First, a large crowd of people like a tide rushed onto the dilapidated ship, then groups of people nervously and hesitantly stepped onto the ship. Finally, the remaining half of the people on the shore looked up at the people on the ship, hesitated for a moment, gritted their teeth, and walked on.
Everyone was so scared and panicked just now, but now no one has left.
"You, you guys...are going to the Immortal Mountain?"
Several people watched this scene, their expressions slightly distorted, and one of them couldn't help but ask.
The small group of people who came up last all frowned and looked at him strangely.
"Aren't we already here? If this boat doesn't go to the fairy mountain, could it be going somewhere else?" One of them glanced at him, his eyes full of disgust and weirdness as if to say, "Are you okay in your head?"
The man who asked the question understood his look, his face turned red instantly, and he turned his head away without saying anything.
But the expressions of the others were still somewhat grim. They stared at the small group of people who came up, seeming to want to say something but stopping themselves.
If they were that scared, was there any point in going?... I wonder how they managed to survive this long, even if they were so scared. Luck... Wait, what?! Are they really that lucky?! Thinking of this, everyone's faces suddenly darkened. They felt so depressed that they turned their heads away, not wanting to look.
The last group of people who came up looked at them with puzzled expressions.
Everyone was scattered around the dilapidated ship, either in groups or alone, waiting for the ghost ship to sail on its own.
The sky gradually brightened, reaching its peak, and then dimmed little by little... until the sky turned into a dim orange-red color, and until everyone on the ship could not help but complain, the dilapidated gray-black ship slowly moved in the glow of the setting sun, turned a corner, and sailed leisurely towards the boundless ocean.
The fishy sea breeze blew on everyone's faces, their black hair flew, their robes rustled in the wind, and the dazzling and bright sunset was faintly reflected on the surface of their eyes.
Everything in sight was illuminated by the glow of the setting sun, dyed with a strong orange-red color. The sea was surging, with bright stars shining in it, like a dream.
Although their eyes were slightly sore from the strong light, no one closed their eyes.
The people on the ship, who were either standing or leaning against something, unconsciously opened their mouths slightly, staring blankly at the sunset in the distance. Their guarded hearts unconsciously relaxed, and their tense bodies gradually relaxed...
What does it feel like?
It's been so many years, so many years since I felt this relaxed... Is this what it feels like to be free of conflict? Is what I see before my eyes the beauty and peace that I've always dreamed of?
It's lazy and casual, making people relax unconsciously, and then fatigue and sleepiness come over them, as if they will fall into a deep sleep without knowing it.
It feels so relaxing... Can I... take a short break...
But……
cannot.
After taking one last, greedy look at the sunset, everyone slowly closed their eyes. When they opened them again, all the eyes, with different shapes, showed the same alertness and vigilance.
They glanced at the people around them calmly, their bodies tense. Even familiar fellow disciples kept a short distance between them while chatting and laughing.
Dusk turned into night at an extremely fast speed. The gray and dilapidated ship was sailing in the darkness, as if it had completely merged into the night. Only the moonlight could vaguely outline its shape from time to time.
It was like a ghost hiding in the darkness of the night, its voice muffled by the sea. But only those who witnessed it would feel an unspeakable fear growing rapidly in their hearts...
“Swish…”
A hand pulled out the fire starter, and the orange-red flame jumped out instantly, dimly illuminating a slightly lowered face. The shadow of the eyelashes blinked in the eye sockets, and the firelight was reflected on the surface of the eyes to become the central point.
Clusters of flames lit up on the dilapidated ship, illuminating most of it. It was like a ghost fire sailing in the dark night, less mysterious and more terrifying.
The ship gradually went deeper into the sea.
Huge fish would occasionally surface, swim close to the boat, and then gradually move away.
Along with the sound of whales singing, the bright moon hanging high above our heads gradually became more dazzling. The thin clouds dispersed, and looking up, we could see a bright moon and sparse stars.
People were whispering quietly, "How long will it take for the ghost ship to reach the fairy mountain?"
In the dark night, people seem to lower their voices unconsciously.
One person answered softly, "I heard from my eldest aunt that the cousin of her three children's friend had been to the fairy mountain and arrived there overnight."
"So fast..." The person who asked the question sighed softly.
The surroundings were very quiet, with only the rustling of cloth and the sound of chewing food. No matter how quiet their conversation was, it almost reached the ears of everyone on the ship.
Even though it was a tower ship, most people preferred to stay on deck. Scrambling for space, only a handful of people were reluctantly squeezed upstairs, where the escape was complex. They stood by the wooden railing, gazing at the people below and the dark, shimmering sea.
Sitting around the campfire, everyone was busy chewing the dry food they brought with them. In the dim light, there was no chance for them to make eye contact with others. There was no reaction on their faces, but they became more and more alert in their hearts.
It arrived overnight...
Is it fast? Yes, it is, but...
"This also means that this night will be full of crises." Jiang Jingyuan thought indifferently, took out a plush cloak from the storage space and put it on, and took a cup of hot tea to warm his body which was chilled by the sea breeze.
Beside her, a girl in aqua blue was holding the dried meat in both hands, chewing it bit by bit, and occasionally looking up at the night sky in a daze for a while.
"I thought Qin Gejue and Qin Jiuyan would be there to protect me before I entered the barrier, but in the end I had to rely on myself..." Jiang Jingyuan glanced at the girl beside him who seemed to have no sense of crisis. He lowered his eyes, sipped his hot tea, and muttered in his heart, "I don't know what they mean by that. If they don't want to come, then don't come. Do they really want to fool me on such a thing..."
Jiang Jingyuan sighed inwardly, but did not complain much, because just as she thought, Qin Gejue and Qin Jiuyan had no need to lie to her about such a small matter, so... was there an accident?
Did something happen to them both? What happened... Jiang Jingyuan pondered.
At this moment, a low cry of surprise suddenly erupted not far away. Almost everyone sitting and resting on the deck stood up instantly, holding swords or hidden weapons in their hands, and looked vigilantly in the direction where the sound came from.
"Yes, yes, it's a magical weapon!! It's a high-level magical weapon!!!"
Everyone was shocked, full of vigilance and disbelief, but still quickly rushed in that direction.
"Magic weapon?" Jiang Jingyuan almost immediately responded to the call with disbelief. "What high-level magical weapon? There's no sign of heaven or earth, and we're in this chaotic sea where we can't tell north from south. Where on earth could a high-level magical weapon come from?"
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