Liu Shinian wandered around, and suddenly came to a side courtyard. That guard was probably Muye's residence.
He wanted to climb over the wall but hesitated when he reached the base of the wall. He didn't know what to say if he went in, so he had to give up in frustration.
In the side courtyard, I looked up at the tall trees outside the courtyard and suddenly thought of Liu Shinian, murmuring to myself.
"It would be nice if Liu Shinian could stay here."
However, what I didn't know was that he was just outside the surrounding wall at this moment. He heard my murmuring words and gave a wry smile.
Leaning against the wall, he smiled faintly, thinking in his heart.
"How can I let you go to the battlefield alone? If I'm gone, who will cherish you."
Although both had their own thoughts, neither interfered with the other, giving each other the greatest respect.
At night, I sat alone at a round table, with a smoky oil lamp lit on the table, pondering what weaknesses that Tian Wu might have.
Just then, a gust of cold wind suddenly blew open the door, and wisps of white smoke drifted in from outside.
I looked up slightly and felt so sleepy that I yawned and was about to get up to sleep. Just then, a graceful figure suddenly appeared standing at the window.
I suddenly became vigilant and asked sternly, "Who is it!"
The person stood by the window and slowly said.
"Your Excellency need not panic. I am not a bad person. My name is Huanzhi. I heard that a very powerful figure has come to Penglai Island, so I came out of curiosity."
After hearing her explanation, I finally felt relieved. "Then come in."
She then stepped into the thick fog and walked in. I looked closely and found that she was wearing a white dress and a veil hat, with light, thin gauze obscuring her face, making it appear faintly visible.
In her left hand, she held a string of lotus beads, and her right hand hung down casually. She walked with a light, ethereal gait.
She came before me, bowed slightly, and then sat at the table. I was curious about who she was, so I chatted with her.
"Are you a mermaid?"
She shook her head and replied, "No, I am from the Bai clan of the mythical beasts from Beishendu."
Someone from Beishendu, this made me even more curious. "How did you get here?"
"I came here by chance. However, I heard that a supremely brave and handsome, yet passionate, King of Ten Thousand Demons has appeared in the world.
I originally thought it was a handsome man, but I didn't expect it to be a beautiful woman."
I explained.
"There is not much difference between women and men. Women can do what men can do."
My words earned her a bit more respect. She then asked, "May I ask why the Demon King has come to Penglai Island?"
I didn't hide it from her. "I was entrusted by the Mermaid Clan leader to eliminate the harm for them."
"Is it Tian Wu?"
"Precisely."
She sighed slightly and then told me about Tian Wu.
"Tian Wu was originally a river god who guarded a region. Due to the war, his mind was lost, and he became a man-eating monster."
The reason was actually like this.
"I didn't expect it to be like this. If I can save him from suffering, it would be a good deed."
She nodded slightly, stood up, and bowed.
"Tian Wu was originally kind-hearted, but because his mind was lost, he suffered for a thousand years. Kuaishu Pavilion.
If the Demon King can truly save him from suffering, it would be a great kindness. I am willing to become your sword spirit to repay your kindness."
Saying this, she knelt down. I quickly went to pull her up.
"No, no, no, what sword spirit or not. As the King of Ten Thousand Demons, if I don't even have the ability to protect people.
Then am I still the Demon King? Speaking of which, this is exactly what I should do. Don't worry."
"Thank you, Demon King." After saying that, she still kowtowed deeply.
Then she slowly got up, waved a gust of cold wind, accompanied by wisps of thick fog, and she slowly retreated into the fog, finally disappearing without a trace.
I found it strange, got up to check, and suddenly woke up.
I opened my eyes and looked around. The door was tightly closed, and there was no strong wind or fog outside. Everything was just a dream, a dream that was both real and illusory.
I couldn't help but laugh to myself.
"So it was just a dream."
Although I felt strange, I didn't take it to heart and got up and went back to bed to sleep.
The next morning, the clan leader sent someone to invite me to have breakfast with him. I followed the person and arrived at a secluded courtyard.
There were more than a dozen tables set up in the courtyard, and people were seated at the tables.
There were the ministers of the Mermaid Clan from yesterday, as well as the capable generals of the Mermaid Clan, and the Four Great Protectors, Biyao and Liu Shinian.
Seeing me arrive, the clan leader got up to greet me and led me to the main table.
"Demon King, today's meal is a farewell feast for you. Everyone present here are the ministers of our Mermaid Clan and the generals of our clan."
At this time, a great general of the Mermaid Clan, Fei Gu, stood up and toasted.
"I heard from the clan leader that the Demon King is a great hero who has broken through three cities. And this time, the Demon King personally came to help us eliminate the harm.
To be honest, I am very grateful. I heard that the Demon King is going to the Black Whirlwind Land today.
I am indescribably worried, and can only hope that the Demon King will be extra careful."
After he finished, he drank it all in one gulp, and I returned his toast.
At this time, another great general of the Mermaid Clan, Zao Zhiye, asked.
"The Demon King has only been to Penglai for one day and has not yet fully understood this great demon. It is likely to be a dangerous undertaking to go rashly."
I asked him back, "Do you all still remember the King of Ten Thousand Ghosts?"
"King of Ten Thousand Ghosts?" Upon hearing this, there was a lot of discussion below.
Qing Yu asked in confusion, "Why is the Demon King asking about the King of Ten Thousand Ghosts?"
"It's like this, I met the King of Ten Thousand Ghosts before, and I want to ask everyone who is more powerful, the King of Ten Thousand Ghosts or Tian Wu."
The clan leader shook his head.
"Tian Wu, as an ancient god, has profound magical powers, while the King of Ten Thousand Ghosts is only two thousand years old. If we really compare them, I don't think this King of Ten Thousand Ghosts is as powerful as Tian Wu."
The King of Ten Thousand Ghosts, hearing his evaluation inside my body, was very angry and said resentfully.
"You old man, you judge people by their appearance."
I replied in my heart.
"What the clan leader said is not unreasonable. Otherwise, with so many people in your Mermaid Clan, you still can't defeat one Tian Wu."
"Then what do you plan to do?"
"I have to go and see, otherwise how can I know if I can win."
"Don't mess around."
"With you here, I'm not afraid."
The King of Ten Thousand Ghosts suddenly blushed and said helplessly, "I can't protect you all the time."
"Don't worry, I'm fine."
Seeing that the Demon King was silent for a long time, the clan leader guessed that she was scared and asked cautiously, "Does the Demon King have a plan?"
I finally came back to my senses and affirmed, "Oh, yes, yes."
Seeing my composed expression, everyone thought I had come up with a strategy and hurriedly asked.
"Has the Demon King come up with a countermeasure?"
I smiled awkwardly and explained, "Hahaha, no, but I still have to go and see him. I'll act according to the circumstances."
Everyone was immediately dejected and couldn't help but doubt, "This King of Ten Thousand Demons doesn't seem as brave and resourceful as the rumors say. Is it fake?"
"Seeing her nonchalant attitude, she must be underestimating Tian Wu."
"If she goes so carelessly, she will be sending herself to her death. At that time, the kingdom will change hands, and no one will recognize it."
Although everyone was not very satisfied with my performance, they still showed some spirit to support me.
After the farewell banquet, everyone sent me to the seaside together.
The clan leader asked, "Does the Demon King need anyone to accompany her on this trip?"
Liu Shinian volunteered, "I'll go with the Demon King."
I said, "Then it will be just Liu Shinian and me."
Yueyao, knowing the power of Tian Wu, was still frightened. She stepped forward and hugged Liu Shinian tightly with concern.
"Brother Liu, you must come back safely."
"Don't worry, I'll be fine."
Yueyao then walked to my side, took my hand, and earnestly pleaded, "Demon King, you must also come back safely."
"Okay."
The Four Great Protectors also came forward to see us off.
Wang Yuan sincerely hoped for us, "You must come back safely."
Mu Han also said, "Demon King, Shinian, don't force yourselves. If you can't kill him, come back and we'll discuss it."
"Don't worry," I patted his shoulder and showed a smile.
At this moment, a small boat floated over from the distant water, and that familiar song sounded again.
"Reeds are deep, night rain is heavy, startled birds fly suddenly, the moon is not visible."
That old straw-hatted man was rowing the boat from a distance.
The boat docked at the shore, and he called out, "Clan leader, who should I carry this time?"
The clan leader replied, "You've met these two before."
He looked up and saw Liu Shinian and me. "No wonder there are outsiders. So you've come to help. Get on the boat."
Liu Shinian and I got on the boat together. The old straw-hatted man shouted, "Raise the pole!" and rowed the boat away.
Yueyao watched the boat sail away and shouted worriedly.
"You must come back safely."
Then everyone watched the boat get further and further away.
The old straw-hatted man, rowing at the bow of the boat, suddenly asked, "I see you're carrying the Dragon's Roar Sword and the Crimson Blood Sword, aren't you?"
Liu Shinian and I were startled and both guessed that he was a hidden master. Liu Shinian immediately replied respectfully.
"Old man, you guessed correctly. They are indeed the Dragon's Roar Sword and the Crimson Blood Sword. But how did you see them?"
He said leisurely, "Your sword energy is too evil. I can see it without guessing."
"Old man, you are truly a master."
The old straw-hatted man smiled faintly and then said, "The person who trapped Tian Wu has been waiting for the Demon King for ten thousand years. The Demon King should go and see him."
I asked in confusion, "Who is that person?"
"An old friend."
"Whose old friend?"
"Your old friend."
"How do you know?"
He stood up slightly, looked at the thick fog ahead, and said, "The wind told me."
After speaking, he plunged into the water. Liu Shinian and I hurried forward to check, but the old straw-hatted man had already disappeared.
I was a little angry.
"This old man is really strange. He ran away before taking us to shore, and his words are also very strange."
Liu Shinian could only sit down helplessly and row the boat into the thick fog.
"Muye, I heard that the Black Whirlwind Land is in the thick fog. This should be the direction. That old straw-hatted man must have been afraid of this Tian Wu and ran away."
"It should be. But how can we get to the island?"
Just then, the old straw-hatted man's voice came from behind.
"Where there is no path, one can travel; where there is a path, one cannot. When dual swords strike the central demon, the death curse is hard to break for two lifetimes."
As soon as he finished speaking, a path opened in the mist, and Liu Shinian rowed forward along the waterway.
"This old straw-hatted man is indeed a master," I murmured.
Liu Shinian laughed heartily, "Perhaps he's a guide."
After a short journey by boat, a small island appeared before us. However, the island was densely wooded and lifeless.
There were also four black tornadoes connecting the island to the sky, and the air was filled with a strong smell of dampness. It seemed that this was the aura of that Tian Wu.
Liu Shinian had never seen such a sight and suddenly became worried.
"This Tian Wu doesn't look easy to deal with. Muye, do you have confidence?"
I shook my head, also unsure.
"Then what should we do?"
"It's okay, let's go up and take a look."
So, the two of us walked up the mountain along a small path. At the summit, we saw a strange scene.
The summit had already caved in, forming a crater like a volcanic crater, and the crater was filled with water.
Four black winds were swirling up from the water, the same four that we saw before landing on the island.
"It seems that this Tian Wu is in this water," I said, pointing to the bottom of the water.
"Then I'll go down and take a look," Liu Shinian said, about to untie the brocade box. I quickly stopped him. "I'll go and see."
"No, you can't go. I'll go."
I grabbed his clothes and pulled him back, then leaped into the water.
Liu Shinian had no choice but to shout, "Be careful!"
I dived to the bottom of the water and saw that the four black tornadoes extended all the way to the bottom. It seemed that the end of the black wind was Tian Wu.
So, I continued to swim down along the tornado and suddenly saw countless iron chains appear before my eyes.
The iron chains swayed like water plants. The further down I went, the darker it became, and I couldn't see anything. Just in case, I had to return to the surface.
Liu Shinian saw me return, and the anxiety in his heart finally subsided. "Did you see Tian Wu?" he shouted.
I leaped back to the shore and told him about the situation underwater.
"I only saw four black whirlwinds extending to the bottom of the water. When I swam down, I saw countless iron chains.
It was so dark at the bottom of the water that I couldn't see anything, and I didn't see the Tian Wu they mentioned."
"Could it be that Tian Wu has escaped?" Liu Shinian guessed.
I denied his thought, "Impossible. I smelled a demonic aura at the bottom of the water, even stronger than that of the King of Ten Thousand Ghosts.
That demonic aura seemed to be coming from the deepest part of the water, but I didn't dare to go down rashly. I could only wait for him to come out."
"Then what do we do now?"
"We can only wait."
"Wait?"
"Yes, if someone comes to the island, he will know. He will definitely come out. Let's just wait by the shore."
Although Liu Shinian was somewhat suspicious, he still chose to listen to me.
At night, I lit a fire with him by the water. He took out the peach blossom crisp he brought and handed it to me.
"Have some. This is delicious."
I took a piece and asked him, "Where did you get it?"
"Biyao gave it to me when I was leaving."
"Biyao is really thoughtful of you."
"Isn't she good to you too?"
I took the opportunity to deliberately say to him, "After killing Tian Wu this time, you should stay on Penglai Island."
He was slightly stunned, but then showed disdain and only asked, "Are you tired of me?"
I shook my head slightly and said, "This place is quite nice, and I hope you can stay."
He knew I wasn't speaking sincerely. "I'd like to, but if you leave, I'll lose my fun."
Still so mischievous. "I can leave anyone."
"Really? Then let me test you. What is the relationship between winter melon, watermelon, and pumpkin?"
"They are all melons."
"Wrong, they have no relation."
"So what?"
"It means you can't do without me."
I felt he was very cute lately and said helplessly, "Alas, you say so."
"It's not that I'm praising myself, but you can't even answer such a simple question. You still need me to help you."
"Okay, okay, you're the best."
"That's right."
The night on the vast ocean had no moon, and it was pitch black. Only the two figures flickering in the firelight could be seen.