Nangong Haotian quickly calmed down, patted Jiang Zhongzhao on the shoulder, and praised: "Your handling is very appropriate. The Nine-fingered Jackal deserves to appoint you as his chief martial artist. I will appoint you as the chief martial artist and responsible person for this place."
people."
When Jiang Zhongzhao heard this, he was so surprised that he almost couldn't believe his ears. When he saw Nangong Haotian looking at him with a smile, he was so panicked that he bowed deeply and hurriedly said excitedly: "Thank you so much, Master, for your guidance. Thank you so much for your cultivation, Master."
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Nangong Haotian nodded and said: "It doesn't have to be like this. As long as you strictly abide by discipline and work seriously, even the chief helmsman will have your share."
When Jiang Zhongzhao heard this, he felt as if he had become rich overnight and reached the sky in one step, and he responded with compliments one after another.
Nangong Haotian felt that this was the best opportunity to urge him to land on the island, and said seriously: "Now I will go to Sanjian Island immediately, and I will also take the opportunity to tell Aunt Shan and the other three that there is something strange on the island. I am afraid that Shangguan Mie will escape after hearing the news, so I must
We need to land on the island immediately in case something changes."
When Jiang Zhongzhao heard this, he looked troubled and said: "Young master, go to Sanjian Island..."
"What?" Nangong Haotian asked, "Are there any other difficulties?"
Jiang Zhongzhao said in embarrassment: "Although there are no difficulties, there are many things that should be prepared. According to the experience of humble positions, it will take at least an hour before we can think of Cheng Qian."
Upon hearing this, Nangong Haotian nodded and said: "Okay, you send someone to prepare first. If you have anything to say, please speak to Miss Liu and the other three so that everyone can discuss it."
Jiang Zhongzhao responded respectfully, and waited until Nangong Haotian turned around and walked towards the banquet, towards the seven or eight strong men at the nearby table.
Nangong Haotian walked back to the table and sat down. Liu Qianwen and the others asked in confusion: "What happened?"
Nangong Haotian glanced at Wei Xiaoying without any trace, and felt apologetic in his heart. He could only say vaguely: "Just now, there was news from the surveillance post that there was something strange on Sanjian Island. I have ordered Chief Jiang to prepare for landing on the island.
The inspection is over."
Wei Xiaoying asked in surprise: "Brother Haotian, are you saying that Shangguan Mie on the island already knows that the Nine-fingered Jackal has been killed?"
Nangong Haotian frowned and said hesitantly: "It's hard to say, so I took advantage of the opportunity and decided to land on the island immediately."
Liu Qianwen saw that Wei Xiaoying still called Nangong Haotian brother Haotian, and knew that she would not change her name and called Nangong Haotian again, so she couldn't help but feel a little emotional.
In order to be afraid that Wei Xiaoying would compete for favors, she had to blush slightly and said with concern: "Brother Nangong, since it is convenient to cross the sea now, I think the three of us will go with you, and we will have someone to take care of you when the time comes."
Aunt Shan saw that Wei Xiaoying and Liu Qianwen were vying for favor, and she said with a humorous smile: "Miss Liu is right, young master, please stop insisting, otherwise, you will leave in front, and the two girls will follow behind."
Go ahead, talk about it, I still can’t let go..."
Nangong Haotian rubbed his temples and looked at the two people helplessly, one was brother Haotian and the other was brother Nangong. Alas, it was really...
However, Liu Qianwen was not ignorant of women. When she saw something wrong with Nangong Haotian's face, she knew in her heart that Nangong Haotian had her in mind, so she didn't say anything more. She just looked at Nangong Haotian resentfully.
"Cough cough cough -" Just when Nangong Haotian was about to say something, Jiang Zhongzhao happened to come back in a hurry.
Jiang Zhongzhao first bowed and reported: "Reporting to the young master, my subordinates have gone down as ordered."
Nangong Haotian took the opportunity to change the subject and asked: "Master Jiang, do you think Qianwen and the other three will go with me together, will there be any difficulty?"
Jiang Zhongzhao replied: "My subordinates have prepared a raft for Miss Liu and the three of them. The difficulty lies on the island, not on the sea."
Liu Qianwen asked: "You mean, we are traveling on the sea without fear of wolf sand and skinworms in the sand?"
Jiang Zhongzhao said: "Miss Liu doesn't know something. The so-called wolf sand is dangerous to ordinary pointed-bottomed boats or semi-flat-bottomed boats, but what we are using now is a specially made flat-bottomed raft made of tung cloth. As long as we don't encounter peeling insects that move out of their nests..."
But before she finished speaking, Liu Qianwen said with sudden enlightenment: "By the way, my father once told me before that one of the ways to prevent skinners is to wear cloth soaked in tung oil, so that skinners will not dare to approach.
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Jiang Zhongzhao nodded in agreement and said: "Yes, not only do we use tung oil cloth as a flat raft, but we also hang tobacco bags around the raft. This way, when we sit on the raft, we not only don't have to wear oil jackets, but also don't have to hang tobacco in front of our mouths."
Aunt Shan was older and thoughtful, and said worriedly: "It's good, but what if the storm capsizes the raft?"
Jiang Zhongzhao smiled and said: "The journey from the coast to Sanjian Island is no more than a mile away. Even if the weather changes, there won't be strong winds or heavy rains all of a sudden. Besides, we have to find a time when the weather is sunny and the sea is calm.
Go ahead."
Having said this, Jiang Zhongzhao paused, looked back at the blue sky outside the hall, and continued: "Just like today, it is a rare good weather."
Nangong Haotian nodded and asked with concern: "You said there are difficulties on the island. What difficulties are there on the island?"
When Jiang Zhongzhao asked, the smile on his face suddenly faded, and he asked with a look of embarrassment: "I don't know what Young Master is about the Eight Diagrams of the Book of Changes and the principles of the Five Elements..."
Aunt Shan looked startled when she heard this, and asked anxiously: "What, what other formations are there up there?"
Jiang Zhongzhao shook his head hesitantly and said: "I don't know if there are any twists and turns, but every time I send people off, the nine-fingered jackal doesn't allow the little ones to enter the forest on the island."
Nangong Haotian asked: "What? The forest array on the island was actually set up by the nine-fingered jackal?"
Jiang Zhongzhao said hurriedly: "Of course not, it may have been planted by the Dragon Slayer King back then, because the trees on the island are now quite thick."
Liu Qianwen asked with concern: "How did Master Jiang know that there was a formation on Sanjian Island?"
"Because the Nine-fingered Jackal warns us every time not to enter. Once we enter, we will get lost and unable to get out..."
Liu Qianwen thought of the Jiuqu Valley in the northwest mountainous area, and said with a smile: "If you can't get out, you may not have a formation."
However, Nangong Haotian said solemnly: "It is very likely that there is a strange formation. I think the Dragon Slayer King has disappeared from the world for many years, and may be hiding on this three-pointed island to cultivate."
Seeing that Nangong Haotian agreed with what he said, Jiang Zhongzhao hurriedly said: "My subordinates have also speculated like this?"
Liu Qianwen and Wei Xiaoying said anxiously, "Neither of us is familiar with the principles of Bagua and Five Elements, so you need to find an expert to accompany you!"
Nangong Haotian shook his head and said: "No need, my late mother asked me to work hard on this when I was a child. If I proceed cautiously and make careful judgments when I go, I might be able to see some clues."
Aunt Shan said worriedly: "What if the young master suddenly encounters someone trapped in the forest array after entering..."
But before he finished speaking, Jiang Zhongzhao smiled and said, "I'm afraid such things are rare."
Aunt Shan asked unhappily: "Why do you speak so confidently?"
Jiang Zhongzhao was afraid that Aunt Shan was Nangong Haotian's attendant. In addition, she was old and had amazing martial arts skills. Although she was unhappy, she did not dare to show it.
After thinking about it, he forced himself to smile and said: "It is said that except for a sweet spring on the island, there is nothing else to eat."
Aunt Shan asked: "The roots and bark of trees are inedible?"
Jiang Zhongzhao smiled and said: "Of course it can satisfy your hunger, but it won't last long."
Aunt Shan said sternly: "That's not necessarily the case. A strange and mysterious man with extraordinary skills can live for more than a hundred years just by eating some wild fruit and spring water."
When Nangong Haotian saw that Aunt Shan had lost her old temper again, she hurriedly made a gesture of relief and said solemnly, "Master Jiang is right, and what you said is also reasonable. I will be more vigilant when the time comes."
Jiang Zhongzhao was very happy when he saw that Nangong Haotian was not partial to Aunt Shan, and said respectfully: "The younger brother has ordered them to prepare three days of food, drinking water and cooking utensils to take on the raft. If something happens, there is no need to put the raft away immediately.
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Nangong Haotian praised: "Your idea is very thoughtful."
While they were talking, lunch had been finished, but the dozens of martial arts masters sitting at other tables were all sitting quietly, and no one dared to move around at will.
At this moment, a martial artist dressed as a fisherman hurriedly walked in from outside the hall.
When Jiang Zhongzhao saw it, he looked at Nangong Haotian and said respectfully: "This is Master Sun. The raft may be ready."
Nangong Haotian nodded, with unconcealable joy in his eyes. He was finally going to find the cheating Shangguan Mi. He already felt that he could no longer wait and needed to find Shangguan Mi immediately and kill him.
The Master Sun quickly arrived in front of him, turned to Nangong Haotian, clasped his fists and said respectfully: "Young master, the boats and other items have been prepared, you can go."
Nangong Haotian nodded in approval and stood up.
When everyone in the hall saw him, they all stood up from their seats.
Jiang Zhongzhao said loudly: "I respectfully accompany the young master to Sanjian Island. You can wait in the house. No one is allowed to wander outside. The young master has an order, and violators will be severely punished. Do you hear that?"
"I heard it!" everyone replied.
Jiang Zhongzhao bowed to Nangong Haotian, bowed his hands, and said please.
Nangong Haotian first smiled and led the dozens of martial arts masters in the hall, and then he, Liu Qianwen, Wei Xiaoying, and Aunt Shan walked out of the hall.
Jiang Zhongzhao and Sun Wushi, who came to greet them, followed respectfully behind them. As soon as they left the hall door, there was a sudden sound of stools moving and walking behind them.
Nangong Haotian looked back and saw that dozens of martial arts masters were leaving their seats to follow behind him. After thinking about it, he faced Jiang Zhongzhao and ordered: "Please stop, everyone will not be sent away."
Jiang Zhongzhao responded with a respectful response, turned around and said, "Young master, please stay here."
"Farewell, young master." Dozens of martial artists clasped their fists and said.