Chapter 521 The Empty Scholar
Lu Ye laughed loudly after hearing this. He was not afraid of the risks, but he was afraid of not being able to buy it.
With A Chou here, it is not certain who will steal who.
Maybe you can get the Xuan Kong Crystal without spending a single spiritual stone, and make a lot of money in addition.
At that moment, he decided to go find the empty thief.
Venerable Hai Jing repeatedly reminded this empty scholar of danger.
Lu Ye smiled and said it was okay. Suddenly he opened his eyes and a few Hunyuan thorns flew out, fixing the Yuanying body of Venerable Haijing in place.
He shouted, and his spiritual consciousness flew out, then entered the Yuanyingfa body of Venerable Haijing, and searched all the memories of his soul without any ceremony.
"Searching for souls and picking up souls..."
In the past, his golden elixir cultivation was poor. It was not impossible to force soul searching, but it was too time-consuming, and his spiritual awareness was not as good as the opponent's, so he rashly searched the other party. Nascent Soul is at risk of being counterattacked.
Now that he is Nascent Soul, he naturally wants to check whether the words of Venerable Haijing are true.
After a while.
Lu Ye withdrew his spell. Opposite him, Venerable Haijing's Nascent Soul body had collapsed to the ground. His blue light was much dimmed, he was sluggish and deeply wounded.
Very good, Lu Ye nodded with satisfaction, Venerable Haijing did not tell lies.
In addition, this man's bones were surprisingly soft. When he was captured before, he was burned with heavy fire on Luojiao Island. Venerable Haijing said almost everything he could.
With such a weak body, it is not impossible to leave his Nascent Soul Body to linger on.
A few days later.
Lu Ye said goodbye to everyone and told Elder Tiegong to guard his home. A ray of light flew out of Zhongxiang Island quietly and flew straight north.
There was nothing to talk about on the way, it was just walking and stopping, and the road was not in a hurry. When we landed, it was time to eat and drink, and it was time to rest.
He also did not reveal his Nascent Soul cultivation level, only pretending to be a Golden Pill monk.
In addition, he also encountered several groups of calamity cultivators on the road, and he sent them all to transform into the Qi-nurturing gourd.
It seems that after the Pagoda Island Assembly killed the Two-Winged Snake, there was no change in the overall environment of the East China Sea.
On this day, he finally flew to the waters of Nanliu Sect.
Who would have thought that the Kongkong Scholars’ lair would be right under the nose of the East China Sea sect, especially since the Nanliu Sect had been stolen by him, and the two sides could be said to be mortal enemies.
Have all the memories of Venerable Haijing.
He landed on a small island at the edge of the sea, entered the market, and pretended to be walking around casually. After shopping around for a few times, he stopped at a shop.
This is an ordinary store that can be seen everywhere, with two front doors and some ordinary Qi training and foundation-building goods inside. The treasure of the store is a golden elixir.
The business name is extremely ordinary.
This is the next store under Kongkong Xiucai, and the shopkeeper is his subordinate.
No matter which thief there is, he maintains a group of such subordinates to help him find out information and sell stolen goods. This is a routine operation.
Lu Ye coughed and entered the store.
The clerk behind the counter was so excited that he hurriedly greeted the guest and asked what he wanted to see.
Lu Ye bluntly said that he wanted to see the shopkeeper to discuss a big deal.
The clerk hurriedly invited him into the private room. After a while, the shopkeeper came in from outside the private room. After saluting, he asked fellow Taoist, "You have a big deal. I wonder if it is convenient for us to talk now."
Lu Ye smiled lightly and kept making seals with his hands.
My poor Taoist name is Bajiao, and I am known as Bajiao Taoist. I would like to borrow your words to say hello to your noble master. If you have something to buy, please go and spread the word...
The seal he bears is the Venerable Sihailou Haijing and several others. The secret seal of contact between the big shopkeeper who secretly colluded and enriched his personal interests and the empty scholar.
It doesn’t matter what he just said, the seal is to show his identity - I have something to discuss with your master, please go and report it!
The shopkeeper's eyes tightened when he saw it, and he immediately changed his face to a flattering smile.
My master's dealings are all murderous thieves, and the person opposite may not necessarily be some old goblin pretending to be a pig, eating a tiger, or traveling disguised as a golden elixir monk.
"Senior, don't worry, I'll tell you right away."
"Senior, please come here at this time in three days. You will definitely get something."
Lu Ye nodded and said it's best, and walked away. go.
He did not wait for three days. In addition to renting a cave for daily practice, he purchased some information on recent major events in the East China Sea from an intelligence dealer.
The waters of Zhongxiang Island are still a bit remote, and the news received is seriously lagging behind.
This is the Nanliu Sect sea area, and naturally the most information is obtained from the Nanliu Sect.
For example, Nangong Xing made a name for the Nanliu Sect at the Buddha Island Conference eight years ago. After returning, he overcame the faction of elders who were not convinced. He said the same thing in the Nanliu Sect and exercised sole authority. In recent years, his cultivation has improved and he seems to be on the verge of breaking through the Nascent Soul. Back steps.
Other news is a bit gossipy.
For example, Qian Chanzi, the head of the Chonghai Sect, who had a beautiful woman on Buddha Island eight years ago, seemed unhappy and had many conflicts with his Taoist companion Cheng Bingyan, so he stayed in seclusion all year round to avoid the tigress.
Fairy Cheng Bingyan moved back to Futu Island to live in anger...
Speaking of Pagoda Island.
There are seven pagodas on the island. Du Wan has died. He was originally ranked last, but now the Ice Lingshuangdao Fairy, who is ranked above him, has come out of seclusion.
Everyone knows it.
Bingling Shuangshuangdao Fairy is always cold and arrogant to outsiders, but she is the only one who has feelings for Du Wan.
Now that Du Wan has died, Fairy Binglingshuangdao went to Tumu Island to kneel down on his tomb and cry bitterly. She vowed to avenge her junior brother and cut her enemy into pieces with thousands of knives, crushing his bones and scattering ashes.
The corners of Lu Ye's mouth curled up slightly, not taking it seriously.
Looking further down, it is the familiar Judge Thousand Faces.
Led by him, he absorbed the dragon-snatching masters of Dujiang Gu Zun who cultivated in the sixth calamity, Zombie Qianxie who cultivated in the eighth calamity, Red Eyebrow Master who cultivated in the ninth calamity, and Purple Thunder Madman who cultivated in the eleventh calamity. Alliance news.
It is said that recently a deputy leader in the alliance, suspected to be the Purple Thunder Madman, has been missing for several months and has not been heard from again.
The alliance was furious, and many monks attacked, but there was still no trace of the Purple Thunder Madman...
It is said that the Dragon Seizing Alliance has repeatedly opposed Futu Island for eight years, and both sides have suffered casualties. But now, outsiders can only guess two or three points about why the two sides are fighting. They only know that it has something to do with the Dragon Palace Immortal Palace.
There is another piece of news, but it is related to Kongkong Xiucai, the person Lu Ye is going to visit this time.
In recent days, Kongkong Xiucai has also been making frequent moves.
He was originally a lone thief and rarely interacted with the Thirty-Six Thieves, but recently he had contacted many top-ranked robbers.
Some people suspected that he had stolen a treasure map, and others suspected that he had discovered clues to the Dragon Palace and Immortal Palace.
Lu Ye looked down and saw that they were all ordinary information, of little value.
He rubbed his chin in thought.
The East China Sea is getting more and more interesting.
I don’t know who would be the unlucky guy to be beaten to death under the sea in such high winds and rough seas.
Three days passed by in a hurry.
As expected, the shopkeeper provided the contact location and time as promised.
This night.
The night is gloomy and the moonlight is dim.
Lu Ye flew out of Fangshi, turned around a few times in the air to make sure there was no one chasing him, and then flew to a deserted island outside the sea.
After flying like this for half an hour, we finally arrived at the promised desert island.
But seeing the roaring waves hitting the rocks, the island was deserted. It was all rocky sandy land with no green plants at all. It was really desolate.
He was not in a hurry, he just crossed his legs and chose a rock to meditate and adjust his breath. The aura of mana on his body was no longer concealed, revealing his primary level of Nascent Soul cultivation.
So.
Exceeded the contact time by a full hour.
There was a ray of light flying down from outside the island, and it was a golden elixir monk.
The visitor spun around in the air a few times and took a disc of spiritual weapons to look around. After seeing nothing unusual, he lowered it from the sky.
As soon as he landed, he took a few steps and knelt down at the feet of Lu Ye, apologizing and saying that he was a disciple of the scholar who had stolen countless things for nothing. He was delayed because of something, so he came late.
The thieves threw out a small boat, which became ten times larger. They asked Lu Ye to board the boat and go to Kongkong Island.
However, he made it clear that it was the first time for Senior Basho to land on Kongkong Island. My master was cautious and asked the senior to enter the cabin. There is a formation that interferes with the consciousness and will not reveal the location of Kongkong Island.
If senior can accept it, he can board the boat. If not, leave now. Kongkong Island dare not stop him, and neither of us will lose face.
Lu Ye was naturally unafraid and boldly boarded the ship. I bought a new vest, but it had no basis at all. Although the seal was correct, the identity was empty, so the other party was naturally suspicious.
That’s why I delayed my arrival here on purpose. It’s already good to meet.
As for safety after getting to Kongkong Island, he is not afraid.
Kongkong Xiucai is indeed powerful, but he also has a lot of cards. If he really wants to fight, he can't escape even if he can't defeat him.
He didn't dare to say that he could kill the opponent, but it was still possible to injure both sides. The Hunyuan Thorn could immobilize the body and mind, the Sky Sword Technique could destroy the body and slay the soul, and it could also unexpectedly shatter the center of the defensive formation, and the Demon-Suppressing Powerful Vajra Body could defend itself. In addition, Lei Dun can retreat quickly.
Integrate attack, defense and escape.
If it doesn’t work, A Chou will invisibly shorten his lifespan, and the wooden ape will transform into a double body with magical powers.
Lu Ye believes that among the monks below the lower level of Nascent Soul, he is about 50-50 - not a 50-50 in combat power, but a 50-50 in both sides.
If you don’t make it easy for me, I won’t make it easy for you either.
We trade injuries for injuries, but Lu Ye has the magical power of a cicada and a dragon, and the last thing he is afraid of is injury.
When Du Wandaoji was injured, he felt that the sky was falling and the earth was falling. He felt resentful towards his master Futu Zhenren who refused to lend a helping hand and stood by while he knew there was a way to save him, and he began to feel betrayal. .
As for Lu Ye, if Dao Ji is damaged, his whole body cultivation will be reduced to nothing. For him, it is just a calamity.
As long as he doesn't die at that time, when he regains his strength and makes a comeback, he will always be much faster than any enemy thinks.
After Lu Ye boarded the cabin.
There was a snapping sound.
The hatch windows on all four sides fell down, blocking the view.
Lu Ye found that his spiritual consciousness was slightly affected. A small array was set up in the cabin to interfere with the projection of spiritual consciousness, making it impossible for the monks to accurately locate their location.
In addition, the outward release of spiritual consciousness is also affected. Even the intermediate Yuanying cultivation level can only see a few tens of feet outside the boat.
If the Nascent Soul can see further from the back stage, it is estimated that it can see a hundred feet to the left and right due to the interference of the formation.
However, if a foreign enemy attacks, it will not affect the monks in the cabin who are alert and ready to fight.
But the sea is vast and boundless, and the sea is pitch black even a hundred feet away when the consciousness is spread out. It is impossible to determine where one is.
The pirates made it clear before that they did not want visitors to see the location of Kongkong Island.
Lu Ye sneered, why don’t you look at it if you don’t want to?
“A Chou!”
He said hello in his heart.
A Chou jumped out of the sea of consciousness.
Lu Ye took A Chou into his hand and used the Dunkong Sword to throw it outward.
The next moment.
A Chou appeared outside the boat a hundred feet away.
It has four auxiliary functions: invisibility, storage, metamorphosis, longevity reduction and lightning strike.
But it does not have the ability to quietly penetrate defensive formations.
However, Lu Yezhang's Air Sword Technique, as long as it is used on A Chou, allowing him to escape into the void, travel long distances and then fly out of the void, he can naturally bypass the formation in the cabin silently. , appearing in outer space.
A Chou and Lu Ye are spiritually connected, and Lu Ye, the owner, can also share A Chou's vision unilaterally.
This spiritual pet flies very fast outside, easily keeping up with the boats controlled by countless thieves.
Countless thieves had no idea that they were driving around in their boats, turning left and right, and sometimes even turning back on purpose, all of which fell into A Chou's eyes as a useless effort.
Snaking all the way and even going in the opposite direction,
the originally one minute journey was reduced to three to five minutes.
Finally two hours later, a small island with a radius of more than ten kilometers appeared in front of the boat. It seemed very inconspicuous among the islands in the East China Sea.
A fog has grown outside the island, blocking the monks' prying eyes. There is also an almost invisible light shield. It is obvious that the destination has been reached.
The thief coughed outside and said respectfully.
"Senior, Kongkong Island has arrived!"
Following his voice, the partitions around the cabin opened.
Lu Ye nodded and went out, saying silently in his heart.
The Escape Sword Technique can naturally be released and retracted. He marked A Chou's body with the Escape mark and immediately disappeared into the void. The next moment, Lu Ye had something in his palm.
Ah Chou chirped a few times, then wormed his way into the Lu Ye Shi Sea and into the Yulong River.
The thieves were completely unaware of this.
The boat carried the two of them into the island. When they passed the outer formation, a green light flashed on Lu Ye's body, blocking the formation from detection.
The Nascent Soul cultivator has his own arrogance in overhauling, and countless thieves do not take it seriously.
Soon.
The boat landed in front of a Taoist temple building in the center of the island.
The thieves bowed to invite Lu Ye to get off the boat, stretched their arms in front, nodded and bowed to lead the way inside.
Lu Ye strode in with his head held high.
Enter the several pavilions in front and enter a hall.
A group of skinny young monks in green robes were already waiting at the foot of the steps.
His height is only a little taller than Shu Chutu, which is much lower than ordinary people. He is wearing a scholar's robe that feels empty and awkward.
It turns out that although this person is not tall, his body proportions are deformed. His legs are as long as those of ordinary people, so the belt around his waist seems to be tied to his chest, which looks funny.
He has a sharp mouth and thin cheeks, and a pair of particularly smart eyes, but he has a dignity of his own, and his magical aura is as deep as the ocean.
Lu Ye and Mrs. Jiuchai were compared with the memories of Venerable Hai Jing, and then looked at the fish and dragon diagram, and confirmed that this person was Kongkong Xiucai, the fourth largest thief of the thirty-six thieves, the famous master thief in Xiuzhong.
Kongkong Xiucai saw Lu Ye, his eyes lit up, he strode over, put his hands together and saluted.
"Haha, the distinguished guest has come from afar. It would be disrespectful to fail to welcome him in person."
He obviously had both hands clasped together.
In Lu Ye's consciousness, the opponent's hand was in the air to salute, but in fact, it had already created a shadow to touch the storage belt around his waist.
Obviously the accessories and treasures carried by Lu Ye are extraordinary and have the effects of protection, shock, and poison resistance. However, the phantom arm went straight through and did not trigger the treasure ban at all.
This is an empty show, so you have to give yourself a show of strength as soon as you meet.
He pretended not to know how to reciprocate the gift, activated the Demon-Suppressing Powerful Vajra Body, and his body was covered with a layer of light blue light.
The phantom's arm shrank away when it touched the green light. The scholar Kong Kong didn't take advantage of it. He said "Hey", the smile on his face was more sincere this time, and he stretched out his hand inward.
"Fellow Taoist Basho, please..."
The two walked into the hall and left them separately.
Empty scholar asked a friend to meet him, but he came with the seal of an old customer. I don’t know why?
Lu Ye had already prepared his words.
He said that he and Venerable Haijing were acquaintances and friends, and he happened to need a pound of Xuan Kong Crystal recently, and it was inconvenient for Sihailou to purchase it.
A friend once said that Kong Kong Xiucai has a supply of goods here, so he took the liberty to come forward to buy. I am rude and I hope you can forgive me.
While he was talking, he used the fish-dragon diagram perspective to scan the hall, only to find that there was a hidden formation on the screen behind the empty scholar's seat, and there were three Nascent Soul cultivators inside.
However, Wu Xin Tongming sensed that these people did not have any murderous intention.
Hiss...
Did I arrive at an unlucky time or too much?
Obviously they are having a party. If there is an ambush, a couple of four people will not play by themselves.
When Xiucai Kongkong heard the name of Venerable Hai Jing, his face was first surprised and then happy. He finally laughed.
“It turns out that fellow Taoist Basho is a good friend of Venerable Haijing? That’s one of our own!”
"It just so happens that I have something to do here. I am suffering from a shortage of manpower and am gathering my colleagues."
"Fellow Taoist, are you willing to help?"
"No matter whether the matter is successful or not, a pound of Xuan Kong Crystal will do it." Hand it over."
(End of this chapter)