female catcher

Guyue port, the ferry.

In Quanzhou harbor, the sea breeze blows across the sea surface to bring the unique salty taste of the seawater. The seabirds circling and calling a few times, and the sunrise reflects the sea surface into golden yellow.Because of the sea ban by the imperial court, there were not many boats moored at the wharf where ships and merchants gathered. It was the early spring fishing season, and some fishermen who got up early were playing with their boats.

Nangong Biluo and the 15 people selected by the hero meeting were invited to the ferry by Yi Wu. Seven or eight boats had already been prepared. Amid the doubts of the crowd, he invited them to board the boat, and the boat carried them out of the port. .

Two or three people stood on each small boat, and Yi Wu monopolized one of the leading boats to take them bumping on the sea. The salty smell of the sea was getting stronger and stronger, and the waves of the early tide swayed the boat away.The boat with Nangong Biluo happened to be Liu Piaopiao who repeatedly teased Situ Lingxiao, but now she obviously didn't have the intention to seduce Situ Lingxiao, her complexion was not good, she seemed a little seasick.

This may sound ridiculous, but it may just be uncomfortable for people who are sailing for the first time.

"The fishy smell of the sea is really uncomfortable. Why go out to sea in this small broken boat! If I had known that I would suffer this crime, I wouldn't have come." Liu Piaopiao had already adapted to the tossing of the boat, but the sea breeze still made her feel a little uncomfortable when she came from the mountains. .Looking at the small boats drifting on the endless sea, she talked to Nangong and the others, "Hey, with these broken boats, what is old man Tang up to?"

"If you really want to go on a long voyage, it won't be a small boat. You will soon know their plan. Well, you don't see an island in front of you." Only Nangong Biluo paid attention to Liu Piaopiao, and she threw Liu Piaopiao a pill. "Some people are not very used to the ocean when they go to sea for the first time. It will be more comfortable to hold this in your mouth."

After Liu Piaopiao caught it, she hesitated for a moment before swallowing it. Immediately she was refreshed, and her frivolous smile returned to her expression. She moved to the side of Nangong Biluo.Situ Lingxiao avoided her, she was in a good mood when she saw this, looked at the mountain shadow in front of her, and said to Nangong Biluo: "You are not bad, for your sake, I will let this handsome boy go gone."

She directed the matter of seducing Situ Lingxiao.

The corner of Nangong Biluo's mouth curled up, "Thank you so much."

Liu Piaopiao was amused by her tone and looked sideways at her.Nangong Biluo, who was not looking sideways, was as tall as pines and cypresses, as stable as Mount Tai, and she was upright. Although she was wearing men's clothes, it was not difficult to see that she was a woman.Liu Piaopiao tentatively asked: "Sister, you don't seem to be a greedy and aggressive person, why do you obey that weird old man Tang Huairen?"

Nangong Biluo looked back at her, and asked back: "Why did Miss Liu, who is so free and easy, come here?"

"Hmph, of course—" Liu Piaopiao avoided Nangong Biluo's eyes, "It's for the treasure. People always fight for their desires, and who doesn't want to be rich like an enemy."

Nangong Biluo also looked away, "Oh, really?"

While speaking, the fleet had already approached the island they saw just now.

It is better to say that it is an island than a barren and lonely mountain on the sea.There is little vegetation on the mountain wall, not even a beach, and the bottom of the mountain is soaked in the sea.Yi Wu's boat led the fleet around the foot of the mountain and arrived at a mountain pass. Only then did everyone realize that this rocky mountain is still a huge cave on the sea, and the entrance is tens of feet long.

The cave seemed to be very deep, and the bottom could not be seen at a glance. There was a flickering fire inside, and it swayed faintly and spread to a darker place. Yi Wu led the fleet into the mountain.

The huge natural cave was filled with the whirling wind and the sound of the oars paddling the sea surface. The roof was so dark that the top could not be seen. Driving along the light of the fire, they soon came to the deepest part of the cave.A huge building boat was moored there, luxurious and huge, with the word 'Tianji' printed on it.

Everyone was amazed.

"Here, I said Yuanhang must not be a small boat." Rao Nangong Biluo was also surprised in his heart, and went ashore from the small boat like everyone else, and looked at the huge ship in front of him.

"It's too big!" Liu Piaopiao exclaimed.

The sea-going ship is as big as a castle, with a wide bottom, a high bow and a tail, guard plates on both sides, and a watertight compartment structure.There are three-story buildings on the deck, which are built according to the specifications of the Han Dynasty building boats.The first floor is surrounded by battle grids, with a number of arrow holes and spear holes. The size is not inferior to that of a warship, and its capacity is more than enough to accommodate two or 3000 people.

The imperial court strictly forbids private building of ships, so it is no wonder that such a ostentatious ship dare not stop at the port, thanks to Tang Huairen for finding such a sea cave where the ships are hidden.

Yi Wu led the crowd closer to the building boat, and the retractable boarding board slowly stretched out, with a loud click, like a salute to welcome the guests.

"Everyone, this is the master's Tianji ship. He is already waiting for you on it. Please board the ship and go to sea to search for treasure." Yi Wu walked ahead after finishing speaking.

Only Cen Rufeng and Xu Huanling followed immediately, and the rest of the people boarded the boat one after another.

The three of Nangong were still standing at the end.

Liu Piaopiao asked Nangong Biluo: "Why don't you leave? Could it be that this is a thief ship?"

Nangong Biluo smiled when he heard the words, "Even if it's a thief ship, we can only board it now."

Liu Piaopiao giggled, "You are interesting." She boarded the boat first.

Situ Lingxiao returned to the side of Nangong, "Sister Shi, you had a good chat with that tiger and wolf woman."

"It's because you have too little experience, so you were molested by her casually." Nangong Biluo also boarded the boat, and Situ Lingxiao followed with a serious face.

boat, too.

Only after boarding the ship did he realize Tang Huairen's wealth.This building boat is like a palace, majestic, full of food, accommodation and entertainment, pompous and practical, Nangong Biluo also noticed that there are several cannons on board.

Soon, they were brought to the main hall.

To be more precise, it looks like a palace. It is not an exaggeration to describe it as resplendent and dazzling, and it is even better than Tang Huairen's residence.

Tang Huairen had been waiting in the main hall long ago, and beside him was the Huo Qilin and Lian Yu whom he had seen before as his guards.The head seat was on a high platform, and the guest seats were next to him. The banquet was prepared early. Tang Huairen in the golden wheelchair was like an emperor, and the crowd who came here were like his subjects.

After everyone was invited to be seated by Yi Wu, Tang Huairen said loudly: "Welcome to Tianji, there is everything you need here, and everyone's rooms have already been arranged. When I get here, I will say it openly. The Hero Conference is just an appetizer. The real purpose is the treasure of Wu Wang Zhang Shicheng, or possibly the tomb of Emperor Genghis Khan."

There was a gasp in the hall, and Tang Huairen continued with satisfaction: "There are rumors that Genghis Khan's tomb can't be found because it was buried in a foreign country such as Europe, but I never thought that it would be like the Qin Emperor's tomb." It is also said to be hidden in a sea area wider than land. By chance, I drilled into a foreign tomb and got a treasure map hidden by strange mystical techniques. The puzzles attached to the hero post are actually just the tip of the iceberg. I have checked in every possible way the owner of the tomb. He is a descendant of the Yuan Dynasty clan and has acquaintance with Shen Wansan, but these deeds have been deliberately covered up. Zhang Shicheng's secret treasure may be just a cover. Behind it is a legendary emperor's tomb. We all know that the emperor was buried with him. There are countless treasures of gold and silver, and there are many rare and rare treasures. Temujin ruled the world with martial arts and advocated martial arts. It is inevitable that there will be martial arts secret books or panacea, and their exploration value is immeasurable. Many previous tests made it difficult for everyone. The treasure hunting team with me, all of you are one-in-a-million talented people, and if you find the treasure, you will be rich and prosperous from now on, or you may dominate the world!"

"Heh, you tell others about such a good thing, aren't you an idiot?" Helian Ba ​​took a sip of his wine and taunted Tang Huairen at the top of his voice.

No one dared to touch the banquet, but only Xingshilou and Nangong had no taboos.

"I'm not stupid, it's because I'm beyond my powers. As Brother Helian saw, I'm just a crippled old man with no strength. There are only a few who can really work for me. Without outstanding talents like you, how can I find you?" Get the treasure?" Tang Huairen supported Zhu Yan on the handle of the wheelchair.

"Haha, you have self-knowledge. But such a good thing has to be shared with others, and you can't keep it to yourself. Don't you feel very unhappy?" Yao Kong looked at the crowd with a sinister smile.

Others clenched their weapons, and Nangong Biluo also stopped drinking, frowning and looking at the pedestrians in the corpse building, the atmosphere suddenly became tense.

The chain on Helian Ba's sword suddenly made a sound, several people couldn't help but pulled out their swords, but Helian Ba ​​just sneered and put the sword away.But the atmosphere in the hall was freezing, and everyone was hostile to each other, especially Liu Piaopiao and the other six who already had a big vendetta.

Others also have their own guards.

A plate of loose sand on a boat.

Tang Huairen said with a smile at this time: "Haha, without ambition and ambition, you will be mediocre for life. Desire is not a bad thing. But you all got nervous too early."

Everyone looked at Tang Huairen, who smiled and said, "Before the treasure is found, all fights are stupid. Now that you are on my boat, it is not an exaggeration to prohibit private fights. I don't care if you have personal grudges." , I still want to take it all by myself, the ship has already set sail, and the treasure map is only in my mind, before finding the treasure, I will listen to everything, and after I find it, each will use his own ability, how about it?"

For a while, no one spoke.

Tang Huairen said again: "Those who achieve great things can bend and stretch, sons and daughters of the rivers and lakes, don't care about trivial matters. Are you here because you are afraid? Or are you jealous of me, a bad old man? The sea is ruthless, full of treasures and dangers, if you can't work together, you will Let's be buried together. This is not a threat but an advice."

Tang Huairen looked at the walking corpse building, which kept making troubles.

Mei Ji kept silent, and Yao Kong and Helian Ba ​​looked at each other, and Yao Kong said: "It's not impossible to cooperate, but although you are a crippled old man, you have to be feared. I invited Tianwai Villa Not to mention that your young master is your thug, what do you mean by gathering in the rivers and lakes, hunting for treasures and sailing far away, but you still bring a court eagle dog?"

Wu Kong's black nails pointed at Nangong Biluo, and his eyes focused on her.

People in the Jianghu are always disgusted with the minions of the imperial court, and now they are still planning major events that cannot be known to the imperial court.What's more, the martial arts shown by Nangong Biluo in the martial arts competition has to make people alert. When everyone has their own plans, a strong person means a threat.

Helian Ba ​​also pointed his knife at Nangong Biluo, "Hey, it doesn't matter who you say you are, but we can't let us do life-threatening things with secretive people, right?"

Nangong Biluo took a special look at Tang Huairen, Tang Huairen nodded, she put down her wine glass, got up and untied her hairband, let her hair loose, and said, "Nangong Biluo, I am a policeman from the Metropolitan Procuratorate, and I am also from Jianghu. I can't change clothes. It is to reduce the provocations of some good people, although it seems that the effect is not great."

"Nangong Biluo?" The crowd whispered, and some people looked suspiciously at the rumored goddess catcher.

"It is rumored that Nangong Biluo is upright and treats money as dung, how could he appear on this boat?" Wu Kong squinted and glanced at Nangong, "The imperial court can't stop the Jianghu affairs. Could it be that this is just a situation, for you Nangong arrested the head Great achievements?"

Nangong Biluo could feel piercing gazes, and calmly used a wooden hairpin to untie her hair, and said: "The rumors are rumors, Nangong Biluo is poor, so such a grand situation can't be done, right, Mr. Tang?"

"Hahaha, Nangong is a helper I invited. I didn't intend to hide it from you. Besides, she has long been away from the land. There is no imperial court or emperor. She is not in the Metropolitan Procuratorate. She is just my friend." Tang Huairen smiled. Said, he raised his hand to signal Nangong Biluo to sit down.

These words were considered disrespectful, but no one here cared, Nangong Biluo also sat down obediently, and although the rest of the people were wary of Nangong Biluo, they were not provoked by Yaokong again.

"Hmph, it seems that people really die for money, and birds die for food. Rumors are always exaggerated." Wukong sneered and picked up the wine again.

"Who says it's not?" Tang Huairen smiled and toasted everyone, "Come on, come on, this treasure hunting trip will take ten and a half months on a boat, and the destination is in the sea of ​​death. If you don't eat and drink well, how can you have the energy to find the treasure? .I toast everyone."

People had subtle expressions on their faces, with fake smiles, and after talking, they began to toast with their chopsticks one after another.

Nangong Biluo brought the cup to her lips, and her eyes fell on the direction of the pedestrians in the walking corpse building. She found that Meiji was still sitting there motionless, and she didn't know if it was because of the face scarf, like a Buddha statue without sorrow or joy.

The corner of her mouth curled up, she moved her wine glass and said, "Since we are going to a place where life and death are unknown together on the same boat, shouldn't we be more honest and cooperate? Covering your face, you are indifferent to such a meal?"

As soon as Nangong Biluo finished speaking, people naturally looked at Meiji. Many people's expressions changed suddenly. There were Wukong who was protecting the master and other people from the corpse building who were angry, and there were Yi Wu and Xiao Qingshan who had suddenly complicated expressions, and some were watching. .

Of course, Meiji's cold eyes also looked at Nangong Biluo, there was no anger as imagined, only a dead silence like a deep pool.

The smile on Nangong Biluo's lips disappeared under those gazes, and her expression became serious. There was an illusion of deja vu, is it—an illusion?She couldn't be sure.

She had never seen Mei Ji before, with such indifferent and sparkling eyes, it was a feeling she couldn't describe.Anyone who looks at Mei Ji's eyes will be fascinated by those eyes.

"You want me to take off the veil?" Mei Ji's voice remained unchanged.

"Of course!" Nangong Biluo was serious.

The others were ready to move, but the strange thing was that not only Yao Kong and others, but even Yi Wu hesitated to speak.He looked at Tang Huairen and shut his mouth, his eyes stopped on Mei Ji.

"What are you!" Helen Ba yelled, "Is it possible that you, a little girl, can spy on Empress Meiji's true face?"

"They're all on the same boat, there's no reason there's only your people—cover up." Nangong Biluo deliberately emphasized the 'cover up'.

"You!" Helen Ba raised his knife and stood up, ready to strike.

"Helian, sit down." Mei Ji stopped him.

"But ma'am, she..."

"Who is in the hands of the life and death on this boat, or if there is no survivor, it is uncertain. It is understandable for her to be curious." Mei Ji took off the black scarf as she spoke.

A generation of beauties, elegant and charming.

Even black clothes have a special temperament of being independent from the world.

For some reason, several people seemed to sigh, some nostalgic, and some relieved.

Although she is a rare beauty in the world, she also left traces of the passage of time.She is well maintained, and there are still fine lines around her eyes, and it happens that the surviving charm still bewitches the world like fermented wine after being baptized by the vicissitudes of life.

Liu Piaopiao, who is in full bloom, can't help but feel ashamed and fascinated.

Nangong Biluo was stunned for a moment and was the first to come back to his senses, seeing everyone's expressions, but frowned again.

The complexity in Yi Wu's eyes, Xiao Qingshan's obsession, other people's surprise and confusion, as well as the sneer of everyone in the walking corpse building and Tang Huairen's expected subtle expression all made her feel that something was wrong.

"Are you satisfied?" Mei Ji asked in a low voice.

Nangong Biluo didn't reply, but took off Meiji's face mask, and she became more puzzled.

"Hey, little girl, what did Empress Meiji ask you?" Although Helian Ba ​​was rough, he felt that Meiji was different from Nangong Biluo.

Nangong Biluo stared at Meiji's face, she looked about the same age as Su Yingyue, younger and more beautiful than Su Yingyue, she must have an impression of such a person, but she didn't know her, but she felt familiar .

"Hello!" Lian Yaokong couldn't help calling Nangong.

"Haha, Meiji, the younger generation is ignorant, so you don't have to bluff people like this, and even talk about dying together to confuse people's hearts. As long as you can hold your hands high and don't pick things up, this trip will be much easier. Alright, I Seeing that you got up early, why not go to your own room to rest first, and the food will be delivered to your room, Xiao Wu."

"Yes." Yi Wu returned to his senses, "Everyone please."

The hall gradually became empty, and Nangong Biluo and Situ Lingxiao stayed behind.

Tang Huairen asked Lian Yu and Huo Qilin to push him to the front of Nangong, and let them go down too, "Nangong, don't be in a daze. You should be satisfied with letting the Charming Girl with Thousand Faces take off her face scarf. Hehe , although it may also be the woman's mask."

"how do I say this?"

"Mistress Meiji, with a thousand faces, she was a demon girl who fascinated the heroes of the world 20 years ago. Those who were fascinated by her may have never even seen her real face. After being coaxed by that woman, Once poured the ecstasy soup, and then lay down on the soft bed, you can risk your life for her. Take Xiao Qingshan as an example, he was also obsessed with her, but the old boy was obsessed with courtesy, and he was not as deep as Xiao Wu. Otherwise, back then The self-satisfied Wu Fangming will not disappear suddenly, and finally become my old man's entourage. But more than ten years ago, I don't know why she changed her sex. She showed her face, but it didn't affect that woman's ability to confuse men. Men are sometimes pitifully innocent, right, Situ Xiaoyou?"

Situ Lingxiao was suddenly named, and almost nodded in a daze.Tang Huairen laughed heartily, and threw a bottle to Nangong Biluo, "You guys also have a good rest, the pill inside is one pill a day. You don't have to worry about other people making trouble on the boat. The most important thing is that I don't make any mistakes, you know?"

Nangong Biluo put away the medicine bottle and nodded, Tang Huairen pushed the wheelchair away by himself.

Situ Lingxiao snorted coldly towards the back. He thought the medicine bottle was a temporary antidote to the poison of Tiandong Gu and didn't care. He just asked Nangong Biluo: "Men are very simple, why did the old man deliberately name me?"

Nangong Biluo calmed down and said with a smile: "It means that you have to close the door on this boat, so as not to be eaten by others."

Situ Lingxiao thought of Liu Piaopiao, and his heart trembled, "Is it still too late to get off the boat?"

"It's difficult for us to disembark now. Let's take a stroll here and enjoy the treatment on this luxury ship. We are heading towards the sea of ​​death." Nangong Biluo left the hall.

"Hey, wait for me."

The waves rolled, and the Tianji number moved forward against the waves.In the cabin, the captain commanding the crew had a serious face.