Five Horses Sharing a Trough

The sunlight gradually shifted.

Ten Azure Boat, led by the River Conservancy Office, spread out on either side like wings, with kites occasionally flying up from the sterns to pass the time.

The story of Liang Qu's Sudden Enlightenment while riding the wind is still talked about, but with the passage of time, it is not as popular as it was back then.

Two days and one night have passed since we set off.

The people at the River Conservancy Office are alright, but it's unacceptable for someone who makes a living on the water to get seasick.

The rest of the Demon Subduing Division, the Three Laws Department, and even the various Lineage were more or less distressed.

The ship rocked violently, and I couldn't sleep well at all that night. I finally managed to fall asleep, but then I would be jolted awake by the back of my head being bumped from left to right.

I heard that some people can't eat or sleep and are clamoring to go back.

"I don't want to see the strange phenomena! I don't want to see the strange phenomena! I'm not sick! I want to go home! Waaaaah~"

The sound of crying and wailing came from the large ship next to them, mixed with the sound of the wind; the voices sounded quite young.

Xiang Fangsu leaned her feet against the wooden table, heard the commotion on the large ship next to her, and tossed a mulberry into her mouth, which seemed quite unbelievable.

"Where did this giant baby come from? If my son were like this, I would drown him in a toilet on the spot. Giving birth to him would be a disgrace."

Bai Yinbin followed and grabbed a handful. "I heard he's the Liu Changfeng's Eldest Grandson, at the fifth level of the Galloping Horse Realm."

The family received two spots in total, and Liu Changfeng managed to squeeze one out, sending his grandson Galloping Horse to broaden his horizons.

Xiang Fangsu raised an eyebrow. "He only has one grandson?"

Bai Yinbin shrugged. "I don't know, how could I know such details?"

"There are two, but this one is rather special." Ran Zhongshi walked in and grabbed a handful of purple fruits.

"Two?"

Everyone was surprised.

What are you doing with two such precious things? Xiang Fangsu craned her neck. "How are they special?"

"I heard it from someone else, but I can't guarantee it's true. It's said that they can't control themselves and have hysteria."

At the age of twelve, he let his own wet nurse have a taste of sex, and from then until he was fourteen, he became unable to control himself. If he did not have sex with a woman for a day, his eyes would turn red and he would lose control of himself.

The Liu Family consulted many Daoist priests, monks, and doctors, all of whom said that Evil Qi had entered the brain, causing hysteria, and that there was no cure.

Later, Liu Changfeng heard from somewhere that observing celestial phenomena and drawing upon spiritual energy could cleanse Evil Qi and purify the soul. This is why he overruled everyone's objections and gave up a spot for his grandson.

Liang Qu rubbed his chin. "Isn't this just addiction to that stuff?"

Ran Zhongshi shrugged. "More or less."

"So you've come for medical treatment."

Once everyone understood the reason, they immediately realized that no one would neglect their own grandson.

"That's not right, he's been on the ship for two days, how did he manage to endure it? Could it be that there was another spot..."

"Oh, no, the other spot was given to the Liu Family's Top Young Generation. Otherwise, how could they keep an eye on that kid? I don't know how they managed to tolerate him. Maybe it was through Le Guan?"

Lu Kaiyun sighed, "To indulge in such debauchery before reaching adulthood, and to reach the point of Galloping Horse Five Apertures,' is no easy feat."

The people in the world are truly diverse.

The same anomaly.

Some come to improve their cultivation, some come to broaden their knowledge, and some come to seek medical treatment...

Liang Qu shook his head.

Bang! The kitchen door was flung open.

"What are you talking about? Whether it's indulging in sex or not, don't corrupt A Shui." Xu Yuelong stepped in.

"Damn, what does the boss think we are? Talking about that kid on the next boat!"

"Oh, him." Xu Yuelong was obviously aware of this oddball in the fleet, but didn't pay him any mind. He turned to Liang Qu and asked, "A Shui, how far are we from our destination?"

"I just asked about the location; it's less than 500 li away. At the current wind speed, it will take about half a day."

Everyone sat up straight. "So fast?"

"Did you hear that? We're less than 500 li away. Don't sit here chatting idly. Everyone, perk up! Go back and adjust your breathing, or catch up on some sleep, to make sure you're in top condition."

We'll inevitably have to deal with the Dragonfolk and the Southern Frog, and who knows, there might be strange fish; that would be troublesome, and most likely involve bloodshed!

The Dragonfolk and the Southern Frog were still alright, but upon hearing about the strange fish, everyone's expressions turned serious.

The four most powerful forces in the Great Marsh are: the Southern Frog, the Northern Fish, the Eastern Snake, and the Western Tortoise.

Among them, the Southern Frog, the Western Tortoise, and the Dragonfolk are relatively stable and have not caused any trouble. They are easy to deal with and can be negotiated with (demons).

The Northern Fish are completely different!

When it comes to the ferocity of Northern Fish, the northern River Conservancy Office have the most to say; they are definitely more troublesome than Eastern Snake!

Originally, the north and south were not connected, so everyone should not have worried about the strange fish. However, the situation in the Great Marsh changed once, with the Northern Fish and the Eastern Snake Crossing giving up their territories. Now, there are strange fish in the east as well!

This unusual phenomenon was located south-southeast, and although it was still roughly within the range of the Southern Frog, it was quite close to the east.

The strange fish that roam the eastern district noticed the situation and would not remain indifferent.

The division of territorial waters is not as clear-cut as land borders, where not an inch more or less is acceptable. Crossing hundreds of miles between each other is a common occurrence, so it must be taken seriously.

Ran Zhongshi and others left one after another.

Liang Qu, who was last, leaned close to Xu Yuelong and asked, "Chief, could you give us a little hint about our plans for the time being?"

"It's not that it can't be done...after all, you were the one who discovered it." Xu Yuelong pondered after seeing that no one was around. "If you are prepared, you will succeed; if you are not prepared, you will fail. The situation in the water is complicated, and plans may vary. We need to be flexible."

Ideally, and most likely, the Northern Fish would try to steal the fortuitous opportunity. We, the Dragonfolk, and the Southern Frog would then join forces to drive it out and seize the benefits that the Northern Fish should have rightfully enjoyed.

Liang Qu nodded.

The arrival of the Northern Fish is almost a certainty.

The Frog Clan plus the Dragonfolk, not to mention that the Dragonfolk themselves are inferior to the four pillars.

Even if the odds are the same, two against one only has a relative advantage, not an absolute advantage.

In the ensuing three-way battle, casualties are inevitable. Driven by the balance of losses and gains, the strange fish will inevitably be allowed to enter and share the spoils.

However, with the addition of the people from the River Conservancy Office, the situation was completely different. It was three against one, and the outcome was very clear.

A relative advantage immediately becomes an absolute advantage, allowing you to defeat them while standing still.

The benefits of this situation to the River Conservancy Office are obvious: it enriches itself and weakens unfriendly forces.

The same principles apply to the Dragonfolk and the Frog Clan.

The River Conservancy Office stand in the middle, and the Northern Fish are the enemy.

River Conservancy Office is definitely better than Feidi.

Perhaps with this cooperation as a foundation, the neutral relationship could develop into a friendship.

"The Long Qi is located underwater, so it's very difficult for us to get it. On the one hand, time is too tight, and the number of Old Ice can be transferred is limited."

On the other hand, if we really try to seize it, facing the combined forces of the Dragon Frog Two Clans, we might end up with nothing and damage our relationship for no reason. It's better to go all in, focus on this unusual phenomenon, and secure the best position!

"What about other situations?"

"If the strange fish doesn't come, we'll have to compete with the Dragonfolk and the Southern Frog. This situation is quite complicated, and we'll need to discuss it further depending on the circumstances. I hope we can avoid any conflicts and make money together in harmony."

However, besides these, there might be a third and fourth possibility.

Liang Qu pondered, "The Ghost Mother Sect?"

"Exactly!"

Excluding a few isolated powerful Great Demon, there aren't many large-scale forces in the entire Great Marsh Swamp; there are only a handful, which isn't hard to guess.

"The Ghost Mother Sect is here, but the Fish Monster isn't. It's the same as dealing with the Fish Monster, except we'll have to concede some benefits. The worst-case scenario is..."

"All of them?"

"Yes." Xu Yuelong nodded. "You should know that our dynasty and the Eastern Snake have had conflicts, right?"

Liang Qu nodded. He had heard Su Guishan say, "The root of the conflict is the Ghost Mother Sect?"

"That's right! There were a few things that happened in the past that were quite strange. We have always suspected that the Ghost Mother Sect, the Northern Fish, and the Eastern Snake have an unclear and ambiguous relationship. However, all three parties have always denied it on the surface. We have no evidence. If they all come, we will be at a disadvantage, or rather, all of them. It's three against two. Most of the time, we will have to compromise with each other. If we share the same resources, then everyone will get less."

Liang Qu roughly understood.

The River Conservancy Office driving away the Northern Fish was considered "helping," and the Dragonfolk and Frog Clan naturally had to relinquish their benefits.

Conversely, if the Ghost Mother Sect comes, then this portion of the benefits will be completely lost.

Hundreds of miles away, underwater.

Hundreds of Dragonfolk carved countless caves into the rock face, and the fluorescent vines they planted spread for miles.

Many Frog Clan followed suit, carving out frog holes in the valley, waiting for the strange phenomenon to appear so they could unleash a wave of spiritual energy.

Two flowers bloom.

The big Big Fish in the east have their own information channels.

"The Coral Crystal Insect says there are strange phenomena occurring in the south?"

"Isn't the south the territory of those Toad?"