Volume 2: Yun Ji Cang Hai Chapter 237: Lin Yi Comes Out of Retreat
The third day when the Tianlong Sect's ship arrived at Qixing Island.
At dawn, Yuan Feng returned to Wolf Island in despair. I wanted to rush back overnight and report to the master about the whirlpool swallowing the disciple. But the fisherman refused to punt the boat, so he had no choice but to wait until dawn before returning.
Zhen Yuanzi was shocked when he learned that his disciple was missing, and hurriedly went to Elder Meng to report the matter. At this time, the story of the whirlpool eating people had spread throughout the Seven Star Island.
In a thatched house, everyone gathered together. Elder Jiang sat upright, holding Yin Xu in his hand with an expressionless face, and listened quietly to Yuan Feng's account of last night's events.
Yuan Feng narrated what happened, and then stood aside with lingering fear, not daring to say anything.
Elder Jiang secretly sighed that it was unbelievable that such an accident could happen to a quiet fishing village island. He pondered for a moment, looked at Yuanfeng and asked, "Is the whirlpool still there?"
Yuan Feng took another step forward, bowed and replied: "Just after midnight last night, the whirlpool disappeared. Yesterday, the junior and a few fellow apprentices were just playing around. After having dinner in a fishing village, they were delayed for some time. . It must have been Haishi when Brother Yu went to Pojun Island. It only took more than an hour from the appearance to the disappearance of the strange vortex. The junior once asked the fisherman, but he didn't know the reason. "
Elder Jiang asked about those verses again and became thoughtful. Later, everyone asked the elders in the fishing village to inquire, and found out that since ancient times, the fishermen on Qixing Island had the custom of not sailing at night. The verse passed down was also true, but no one knew its meaning. Pojun Island is at the western end of Qixing Island, more than 20 miles away from Lang Island. There are very few people living on the island, and the sea area is close to the sea. What is the situation on the sea, even the locals Not sure.
When everyone was disappointed, the elder in the fishing village said that he had heard his grandfather say that during the days of the full moon, some people really disappeared for no reason on Qixing Island. Is it because of boating at night? People know it.
Everyone thought about it but couldn't come up with a good idea. But the disciples were just gone. I didn’t know whether those people were dead or alive. I couldn’t figure out what was going on, and the ship couldn’t do anything.
Looking at the expressions on Zhen Yuanzi and Meng Shan's faces, one can tell that they were already anxious, and they were his disciples! Master and disciple are like father and son, there is no adulteration at all.
If Elder Jiang hadn't taken his identity into consideration, he would have pulled off a handful of his beard. Why are you going on a trip with these disciples? There are only so many troubles! The immediate plan is to wait until dark and visit the sea area to check it out in person.
Seeing everyone's faces full of sorrow, Zhen Yuanzi knew that he would not be able to find his apprentice for a while. The more he thought about it, the angrier he became, and the angrier he became. Looking at Yuan Feng, who was beside him with a sluggish expression, he became so angry that he went up and grabbed Yuan Feng's ears. He ignored his apprentice and stamped his feet and howled, and cursed: "You stinky Boy, I can't help but think of you two. You're causing me trouble by running around! If your senior brother is in trouble, I won't let you go."
"Ouch! Master, please be gentler! Don't blame me for this! I can't let my senior brother wander around and come back by himself, can I? You old man also knows that I was almost swallowed by that hole. I realized something was wrong at the time, and I I just want to save the fisherman brother who doesn’t know martial arts. You know, all the brothers have martial arts. Who would have thought that this would be the case... Master, please be merciful!"
Yuan Qing howled and begged for mercy, while Meng Shan listened with a look of confusion on his face. He hurriedly stepped forward to dissuade him and said: "This is all Zi Xian's fault, or Yuan Feng is smart when things happen, otherwise you and I still don't know what happened." Taoist priest, please calm down. When I come back, I will... I will... Oh!"
When Meng Shan tried to persuade him, he couldn't help but sigh when he thought that his apprentice still didn't know whether he was alive or dead.
When Yuan Feng saw his master's hand loosen, he quickly jumped to the side, covered his ears and said aggrievedly: "The boat can be safe and sound, maybe senior brother will be fine! It's a pity that my junior uncle didn't follow me at that time, otherwise..." He didn't finish his words. As soon as he fell, the eyes of everyone in the thatched house lit up. Zhen Yuanzi put his hands on his forehead and said repeatedly: "Why did I forget your little uncle? He may have a way..."
Yuan Feng couldn't help but complain: "Master, you forgot that my junior uncle has not yet left seclusion!"
Watching the conversation between master and disciple, Elder Jiang also nodded secretly. Along the way, everyone naturally knew who the junior uncle Yuan Feng was talking about. However, he was worried for a moment and had forgotten about Lin Yi.
Elder Jiang originally wanted to go to Pojun Island to investigate the waters tonight, but he was in a foreign land. After all, he had no idea and did not dare to act rashly. If it was really impossible, he had decided to give up on these disciples. You must be committed to the trust of the sect, and you cannot lose big because of small things. But if Lin Yi was here, maybe things would become much easier.
"Zhen Yuanzi, Fellow Daoist Lin has not left seclusion yet. Look..." Elder Jiang's voice sounded, and everyone in the thatched house looked at Zhen Yuanzi.
Who doesn’t know that Zhen Yuanzi has a good relationship with Lin Yi? Ever since they left Jiulong Mountain, the two of them had been tired of being together. What was shocking in the end was that the old and the young actually became a pair of senior brothers.
Nowadays, Lin Yi is in seclusion due to injury, and no one has the nerve to force him out of seclusion. But Yuanfeng's words still made everyone who was helpless think of it together.
"This kid has been in seclusion for three months. It won't work if he doesn't come out. I'm going to pull him out!" Zhen Yuanzi puffed his beard and glared at the words before turning around and leaving. No one cared about the arrogance of the old man. Even Elder Jiang held his silver beard in his hand, with an undetectable smile in his eyes.
Running to the ship like a gust of wind, Zhen Yuanzi came to Lin Yi's door, but hesitated for a moment, rolled up his sleeves and was about to knock on the door, and the door opened by itself.
Zhen Yuanzi was stunned and took a step back.
Lin Yi came out with a faint smile on his face.
After three months of retreat, Lin Yi's injuries had healed long ago, but he was not in a hurry to come out. It was rare to have such a good excuse to practice alone, so how could he let it go.
Last time, Lin Yi was still seriously injured in the fight. It took him a month to recover his injuries. After that, he slowly recuperated his body. It took him two months to recover the lost spiritual power and lost consciousness.
In the remaining month, Lin Yi practiced meditation every day, experienced the gains and losses in that battle, and gradually stabilized his cultivation.
When the ship docked, Lin Yi wanted to leave, but it took another two or three days. Besides, his consciousness had checked the island and found nothing wrong, so he continued to practice.
During the three months of retreat, not only did his injuries heal, his cultivation was restored, but his consciousness also improved slightly. Since he has embarked on this path, what could be more important than practicing! But Zhen Yuanzi's hurried appearance and rushing to the front of the room still made Lin Yi, who was immersed in his own world, alert.
Could something have happened? Otherwise, this older and calm Taoist senior brother would not have lost his composure like this.
"Brother, what happened?"
Lin Yi asked Zhen Yuanzi to sit down in the room, and then looked at Zhen Yuanzi who looked anxious and asked.
Seeing Lin Yi, Zhen Yuanzi's impatient mood was much better, so he recounted what happened last night.
"You must save your nephew!" Zhen Yuanzi said expectantly.
Lin Yi was silently reciting those words. After hearing them, he nodded and asked, "What did Elder Jiang say?"
Zhen Yuanzi sighed and said, "He has no choice but to go to that sea area at night! Junior brother, you can think of a way. Yuan Qing, that stinky boy, is not easy to worry about. I'm afraid he is in danger!"
How could such a strange thing happen in such a peaceful fishing village island? Lin Yi also frowned. He looked up and saw Zhen Yuanzi staring at him. He couldn't help but say, "Things may not be as you think. Maybe Yuan Qing is fine!"
"You haven't shown up for three months. I just want to see if you have changed. Seeing you, I feel more at ease!" Zhen Yuanzi knew that Lin Yi was trying to comfort him. He waved his hand to indicate that he was fine.
Lin Yi thought for a moment, stood up and said, "It's only three months, everything is still the same! Brother, don't worry, don't wait for the night to fall, I will go to that sea area now."
"Yes, it's only three months! In the eyes of cultivators like you, decades of time in the world is like a white horse passing by, just a flick of a finger..." Zhen Yuanzi sighed and followed Lin Yi out of the room.
Unintentionally, Zhen Yuanzi's heart was touched again. Lin Yi was a little annoyed that he talked too much. He hurriedly changed the topic and asked about some folk customs on the island.
The two walked and talked and got off the ship and met up with everyone. After exchanging a few words, they asked Yuan Feng to tell them what happened last night again. Then, at Lin Yi's suggestion, they found two small boats and sailed to the sea area of Pojun Island.
Only Elder Jiang and Zhen Yuanzi, as well as Ji Tang, Yuan Feng and others accompanied them. It was useless to have too many people go, so the rest of them were waiting on the Wolf Island where the ship was.
The weather was still clear, the sky was clear, and the sea breeze was blowing. The sea was rippling with blue waves, and the islands with green shadows were surrounded by white sands, scattered far and near, and the scenery was pleasant. Lin Yi, who had been stuck in the cabin for three months, was also refreshed.
Half an hour later, the two small boats arrived at the sea area where the accident happened.
Under Yuan Feng's guidance, Lin Yi and Elder Jiang and others abandoned the ship and boarded a small island. It was called a small island, but it was just a larger reef, but it was the closest to the sea area on the way to Pojun Island.
Yuan Feng and the fisherman brother had spent a night here, and he still remembered the shock of last night. He pointed to the sea not far away and talked about what happened last night.
Lin Yi stood on a big rock and looked forward following Yuan Feng's finger. The sea water nearby was clear and crystal clear, and the sea in the distance was even more emerald green. Dozens of islands, big and small, are like a big spoon, scattered on the sea surface of dozens of miles. The sound of waves is faint and the scenery is beautiful.
How could there be a whirlpool that swallows people in such a beautiful and peaceful place? If Yuan Feng hadn't seen it with his own eyes, Yuan Qing and others had indeed disappeared, Lin Yi would not have dared to believe that there was a hidden murderous intention under this sea. He couldn't help but think to himself, 'Seven stars see the moon and the Yaoguang rises, the sea waves are unsteady and the city is under the water. The immortals meet the Big Dipper and rush to the sky, and the golden street is empty and fireflies walk. ' What exactly do these words mean, and what is the connection with the disappearance of Yuan Qing and others?
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