Laying Low for a While

"Family Head Li, please wait."

"Congratulations, Lord Liang!"

As the sun sets, the Fujian-style boat raises its sails, carrying shimmering gold as it drifts away on the water.

ashore.

Li Xiaoheng bowed deeply, followed by several Li Family.

After an unknown amount of time, a member of the Li Family quietly raised his head and reminded him, "Master, Lord Liang has already gone far away."

Li Xiaoheng remained unmoved, and after another ten or so breaths, he finally stood up straight.

A gentle river breeze stirred the hem of my clothes.

Gazing at the black dots on the Great Marsh, Li Xiaoheng's thoughts drifted far away.

After spending a few days together, I felt the unique vigor and integrity of young people, and suddenly I felt much younger myself.

Looking around at the younger members of the clan, he felt a pang of sadness.

"If any of you possess even a fraction of Water Official Liang's talent or virtue, I would be grateful enough to burn incense for our ancestors."

The young people looked at each other, speechless for a moment.

This young man, a master of signal fires, was not even twenty years old. Wolf Smoke Expert was on good terms with the White Ape underwater and with the Dushui Official and lakes on the surface. He also received Sacred Emperor's Edict and repeatedly performed meritorious deeds, making him famous.

The most talented members of the clan are only around twenty years old and can't even Galloping Horse. How can they compare?

Unfortunately, the younger generation could only grumble inwardly, daring not to voice their opinions.

The sails billowed, riding the waves.

Ta Ta Kai and methodically issued instructions, dispatching the remaining five crew members to maintain the operation of the Fujian ship.

The massive shadow of the mainsail was cast upon Liang Qu, who, while enjoying the pleasant river breeze, began to play with the only complete, top-grade Blood Gemstone.

The dazzling red light rippled continuously, its reflection on the deck captivating.

Li Xiaoheng didn't want the Blood Gemstone or the Medium Grade ore.

They even managed to keep the largest of the three Blood Gemstone by some unknown means, only handing over the two smaller ones.

The information Liang Qu gave to the Li Family was far more valuable than a single Blood Gemstone! According to Fist, when mining, the three Blood Gemstone would gather close together and move slowly, moving half a foot every fifteen minutes, which was quite fast. If it weren't for its sharp crab claws and fast digging, the Blood Gemstone would have escaped!

Since the Blood Gemstone can indeed move, three of them can be found in any dry vein.

Even in the vast majority of Exhausted Mine, there will still be a considerable amount of top-quality Blood Gemstone remaining!

The Blood Gemstone unearthed previously were mostly accidental! How could Li Xiaoheng not be delighted? The barren veins are no longer barren veins; as long as the right mining method is found, they can be completely turned into treasure! "The top-grade ore will still disappear one day, but it will be enough to support the Li Family through the painful period of transformation."

Liang Qu gripped the top-grade Blood Gemstone in his left hand, and the Bloodstone Arm Guard firmly adhered to the Blood Gemstone, slowly absorbing its essence.

Two tigers cannot share one mountain.

Due to differences in spirituality, Top Grade Bloodstone equipment often has conflicting attributes, and a person can usually only wear one piece. However, the same piece of equipment can absorb multiple Top Grade Bloodstone! This is quite similar to Fubo absorbing the Crimson Fire Bird's Golden Feather and converting it into his own spirituality.

A weapon infused with top-grade Blood Gemstone can increase the power of Wolf Smoke Expert by 10% when facing an enemy; two gems can increase it by 15%; and three gems can bring it close to 20%!

The cost-effectiveness drops significantly with four or five more stones, gradually becoming a losing proposition.

During my trip to Fragrant Town, I ate so much that my mouth was greasy.

Money is plentiful, resources are plentiful, and equipment is plentiful.

a long time.

The Top Grade Bloodstone has shrunk a bit.

Liang Qu looked around and, seeing that there was enough distance, took off the Blood Gemstone and placed it on his waist and abdomen.

Dragon Spirit Silk conjured up a pocket of similar size on its own and wrapped the Blood Gemstone inside.

Ta Ta Kai; we lower the sails, drop the anchor, and moor the ship.

We have to wait for the Dragonfolk.

In the past two days, the Dragonfolk brothers went to communicate with Dragonfolk friends near Fragrant Township County, whose name is Long Zijian.

We agreed to meet before dark.

In addition to this, Liang Qu also needs to go underwater to do two other things.

Construct a vortex channel to confirm whether the Flood Dragon is in a hurry or not.

These are all major events.

There was a previous malicious warning.

Liang Qu prepared himself mentally, took several deep breaths, and jumped into the water from the bow of the boat.

Splash!

Hiss! In an instant, an electric current surged through Liang Qu's body, his muscles tensed, his hair stood on end, and his vision blurred several times.

The surging malice felt like a million silver needles pricking every pore.

The entire marshland seemed to be targeting one person; everywhere, above and below, people were filled with fear and dizziness.

Even though Liang Qu was prepared, he almost choked on a mouthful of river water.

I'm in a panic!

I'm really in a hurry!

Liang Qu pressed his hand to his head, calming himself and enduring the overwhelming malice that stung him like needles.

Compared to the faint malice that surged in the water last time, this time the killing intent was so strong that it made him feel like he was sitting on pins and needles, affecting his actions!

The sense of security when in the water is completely gone.

Once is a coincidence, twice is inevitable.

When news of the subordinate's death reached the dragon, and after confirming it with the Flood Dragon, it seemed only a matter of time before the White Ape was exposed! The Flood Dragon dared not approach the shore, but it had a large number of subordinates.

We need to get back as soon as possible!

Driven by a strong sense of crisis, Liang Qu dared not delay. He sat cross-legged underwater, closed his eyes, and began constructing Vortex Waterway.

Night fell.

The entire marshland was shrouded in darkness, adding to the eerie atmosphere with its surrounding terrifying malice.

Liang Qu was initially distracted by murderous intent and unable to concentrate, but as time passed, his furrowed brows gradually relaxed.

It's not that I can't adapt.

Liang Qu even noticed that his malicious confrontation with the Flood Dragon seemed to have subtly enhanced his spirit, adding a touch of resilience. "An illusion?"

Distracted, the water in front of Liang Qu finally reacted.

My physical strength plummeted, and a hidden current silently appeared in the water.

The waterway, spanning dozens of miles and capable of operating for several days without maintenance, has been completed! Sand and gravel are being swept into the tunnel.

Liang Qu snapped out of his daze from the Flood Dragon's murderous intent. With a thought, he closed the waterway entrance, and the surging sand and soil fell down.

The vortex channel is very special. Apart from the entrance and exit, there will be no abnormalities in the middle. When not in use, the entrance and exit can also be concealed to prevent enemies from going upstream. You have complete control.

With this passage, Fist can freely enter and exit Pingyang from north to south at any time!

"If you want to get rich, build roads first; if you put in Fist effort, why worry about not having Top Grade Bloodstone?"

Liang Qu's mood eased slightly.

Just then.

Long Pingjiang and Long Pinghe, the brothers, arrived.

Unaware that Liang Qu had constructed a waterway, the two assumed that Liang Qu had specially gone into the water to wait for them, and were deeply moved.

"Adult*2"

Liang Qu nodded. "Let's get on the boat quickly. We've been out for quite a while, it's time to go back to Pingyang Prefecture."

"Good!"

As Liang Qu watched the Dragonfolk brothers board the ship, his thoughts drifted.

Even after transforming into White Ape, the Dragonfolk brothers remained loyal and devoted to him. Are Dragonfolk really that stubborn?

Beside the Fujian ship.

The Fat Catfish, searching for the Treasure Fish and racing against time to prepare a special treat for itself, saw the Dragonfolk's back and scratched its head with its whiskers, feeling as if it had forgotten something.

Every so often thereafter, Liang Qu would disembark.

One purpose is to undergo the tempering of the Flood Dragon's murderous intent and see if it truly helps to enhance mental resilience.

Secondly, waterways were constructed, creating a long passageway connecting the north and south banks of Pingyang Prefecture, much like connecting water pipes.

This continued for five days.

The Liang Qu, bearing the killing intent of the Flood Dragon, has been constructed countless times to connect the waterways, forming a north-south expressway with several entrances and exits!

"It's done!"

A feeling of joy welled up in Liang Qu's heart, and he suddenly felt that the Flood Dragon's killing intent had weakened a bit more.

Despite the increased physical exertion required to maintain the North-South Expressway due to its continuous length, requiring almost daily exhaustion every four to five days, it is still not enough.

However, the reward was worth it!

From then on, as long as the waterway is maintained, Liang Qu can be accessed from north to south throughout Pingyang Prefecture!

After swallowing a Essence Enhancing Pill, Liang Qu jumped onto the bow of the boat and looked out at the Kui Pavilion on the riverbank lit up with lights, feeling a sense of security welling up inside him.

They're back! Meanwhile...

Several large snakes rushed to the vicinity of Fragrant Township County overnight, spitting out long tongues and searching for the scent of their comrades.

Its massive, winding body waded through the mud and sand, leaving behind crisscrossing gullies, showing no sign of slowness.

Long Zijian landed on the riverbed, looked down at the fresh indentations that were nowhere to be seen, and fell into deep thought.

"What's going on? Is Flood Dragon going to hold Fragrant Town Elegant Gathering?"

By the Long Zihe carefully counted the crisscrossing snake paths, his brows furrowed.

"There are at least four Snake Demon and six Snake Monster. Isn't it too dangerous for us to stay in Fragrant Township County?"

The two were merely Wolf Smoke; while their strength was considerable, it was utterly inadequate against such a large number of Snake Monster.

The gathering of Snake Monster Snake Demon, in particular, clearly indicates that something is amiss.

"I always had a feeling that Long Pinghe was hiding something from us last time."

"Why don't we go to Ping Yang County and lay low for a while?"