"He's longer than my legs. No wonder he can snatch people into the water with just one blow."
"Look, it's so hard that it can't be cut with a knife or poked with a gun."
"Whoever can cut off the claws of the water ghost is truly a fairy."
In an open space in the middle of the navy along the river, the severed claws of the water ghost were on display, locked in an iron cage and hung high on a flagpole, swaying gently in the wind.
The soldiers in the camp gathered around the flagpole and stood on tiptoe to look at the broken claw in the cage.
This water ghost, as the haze hanging over everyone, has always been a terrifying and missing existence.
Nowadays, the living ghost claws are before our eyes, but they have been chopped off.
The officers and soldiers of the navy along the Yangtze River have been shrouded in an atmosphere of terror recently, but now they are happy to see the moonlight after the clouds have cleared.
"Xiao Wuzi, you went out with that Taoist priest, tell me what happened?"
The few sailors who accompanied Wang Fu out have become very popular, and their companions are rushing to ask about the process.
They got up early today and saw the demon's claws on display, only to hear that the Taoist priest crossed the river yesterday and used his palms to break the water ghost's claws with thunder.
The water ghost who is usually so aggressive still has to run away in confusion when facing the Taoist priest.
"That Taoist priest is so amazing. He flew from the shore to the river in a flash without even touching the water with his feet, just like a water bird."
"He could make thunder and explode several times in succession. My ears are still ringing."
The sailors were talking happily from outside to the camp.
Shui Shenjiang smiled and shook his head, "These little brats."
He turned to the main seat in the tent and said politely, "Master Wang, the water ghost was severely injured by you. I thank you on behalf of the people on both sides of the river."
"The general's words are serious."
Wang Fu shook his head, "The water ghost is not dead yet. If it comes back in time, the people will suffer even more."
After yesterday's fight, he found that the water ghost was extremely difficult to deal with. If he was allowed to blast him with the thunder talisman, he would definitely die.
However, the water ghost hides under the river and is buffered by river water on all sides, so the power of the thunder is greatly reduced.
Not to mention, once the water flow is disordered, the water ghost can activate water escape and take the opportunity to escape. In the blink of an eye, he can escape hundreds of miles away.
"General Water Ginseng, I want to kill this ghost, please give me a helping hand."
Water Ginseng will hesitate. According to his thinking, the water ghost is seriously injured and must be hiding somewhere. They can be clean for a while.
If you pursue it forcefully and disturb the water ghost and make it go crazy, you will lose more than you gain.
However, the young Taoist priest in front of him was obviously not an ordinary person. He broke the water ghost's arm as soon as he made a move.
After the accompanying sailor came back, he also told him the scene in detail. Wang Fu just suppressed the water ghost and beat him without any ambiguity.
This is the only chance to completely eliminate the water ghost infestation.
The water ginseng's heart was moved, remembering that over the years, the water ghosts had been entrenched around the area, destroying a large narrow-mouthed bay.
"Done!"
Shuigenjiang handed over to Wang Fu and said, "Master Wang, my whole camp will obey your orders."
Wang Fu nodded, "If this matter is to be successful, the military and civilians must cooperate. Please invite the owner of Thousand Sail Ships to come over."
Jiang Dongzhu of Qianfeng Shipyard is Jiang Qianfan, who came with his eldest son and second son.
On the navy side of the river, some experts took action and broke the water ghost's claws, and this matter spread a lot.
The boat company lives on the water, so when I heard the news, I wanted to find out the inside story.
Even if the water ginseng general doesn't send anyone to invite you, they will still come to ask for confirmation.
"Master Jiangdong, come and meet this Taoist Wang."
Shuishen introduced it enthusiastically, "My nephew, the third son of your family, is from the same sect as him and practices in Yunyang Temple."
"I've met Master Jiangdong."
Jiang Dongzhu was shocked when he saw Wang Fu. He did not expect that the rumored Taoist master was so young.
When I heard that I was from the same sect as my youngest son, I thought to myself, could it be that my son Qianfan also has such abilities?
"Master Wang, water ghosts are harming living beings. You are doing justice for heaven. I thank you, old man."
Wang Fu hurriedly helped Jiang Dongzhu up, "Uncle, you're welcome, I came to you to discuss the matter of exterminating ghosts together."
Jiang Dongzhu's boat operation was very large, and many fishermen and boatmen relied on him for their meals, and he was able to mobilize a large number of people along the river outside the military camp.
"I'll do it."
The Lord of Jiangdong was more decisive than the General of Water Ginseng. After all, soldiers who eat military rations are supported by the court. If they, common people, lose their livelihood, they will only starve to death.
"Wang Daozhang, to tell you the truth, since the water ghosts started raging, my fleet can only take detours, and the cost has suddenly gone up."
"But in order to have so many mouths to eat, I have to grit my teeth to hold on."
"You don't know that many of the fishermen and boatmen who rely on the river to make their living are so hungry that their whole families hang themselves. It's so miserable!"
"If you can really kill the water ghost, Taoist Master, your merits are immeasurable and you will be able to ascend in the daytime."
The last two auspicious words made Wang Fu amused. He is quite knowledgeable!
General Shui Shen and Jiangdong Jiang actively expressed their willingness to assist, and the matter was settled.
Wang Fu gave the order, and there was a commotion along both sides of the river. There had never been such a large-scale mobilization.
The navy along the river and the Thousand Ships Navigation, which took over 90% of the ships in this area, were all mobilized.
"Prepare torches, oil bottles, harpoons and iron nets, and be on guard day and night. If you find anything wrong, follow my orders and take action."
That night, lights were brightly lit along both sides of the river. Many people took off thatches from their roofs, piled them into mountains and lit them, illuminating the bright sky that never turns dark.
On the river.
A ship was patrolling back and forth. There were men in fine clothes at the bow and stern of the ship, holding harpoons and iron poles, and they were randomly cutting into the river, catching and raising nets from time to time.
"Crash!"
Fish and shrimps were constantly affected, being scooped into a large ball by the iron net, and hung up in the air with dripping water.
"Sir, this is a bit..."
Jiang Dongzhu was a little worried. The scene in front of him seemed vast, but in fact it was like finding a needle in a haystack, which was of no use.
The water ghost lurks at the bottom of the river, coming and going without a trace. It can even turn into a mass of airflow, and no matter how dense the mesh is, it cannot contain it.
Don't look at the current momentum of everyone, and there will be no harvest in a few days. Once this momentum is released, just wait for the water ghost to take revenge!
"Master Wang has his own plans."
General Shui Shen glanced at him and said, "Even if you don't trust Taoist Wang, you should trust your son."
Jiang Dongzhu nodded, "If the third child can place his wealth and life on him, there must be something extraordinary about Taoist Wang. That's all. Qianfengxing will go crazy with him."
While the two were talking, a bright light burst out in the distance, like the rising sun, immediately turning the night into day.
"Light Talisman!"
As soon as this talisman came out, the dazzling light was like a high-power searchlight, hitting a certain area on the river.
"finally found you."
Wang Fu stretched out his hand and pointed, and three or five iron nets fell down almost at the same time, covering the area over there.
Whoosh whoosh!
A cloud of smoke rose from the bottom of the water. As expected, the water ghost was hiding underneath. Under the strong light, he finally couldn't bear it anymore and appeared.
"I've been waiting for you for a long time, where are you going?"
Wang Fu stepped forward quickly, raised the harpoon and stabbed downwards.