Heavenly Sword Peak There are clouds and mist in front of the mountain gate, and a simple blue Dharma Boat has already been suspended in the air.
A group of disciples one after another jumped into the air and landed on Dharma Boat. They each found their seats and took their seats. They calmed down and waited quietly for departure.
Liu Ying, as the captain, took the lead in standing in the middle of the bow of the boat, with a tall and straight posture, deliberately pretending to be a calm and responsible person, trying to suppress the floating hearts in the team.
Qi Shan followed closely behind, standing on the side of the boat, not trying to steal the limelight or out of position. He seemed to be humble and helpful, but there was some scrutiny and consideration hidden in his eyes.
His cultivation level far exceeds that of Liu Ying, and he doesn't like the captain Qi Ingestion in his heart. If Chen Kun hadn't made a promise to recruit a disciple, he would definitely not be inferior to others and be willing to take orders from others.
The other disciples gathered in twos and threes and chatted in low voices. The topic couldn't get around this mission, let alone Zhou Qi, who was standing alone at the end of the group.
Ever since Sword Intent Pool's battle and Elder Jiangang's feats spread, Zhou Qi has become the most special being in the hearts of these disciples.
He is able to fight across ranks and dare to scold the elders directly.
However, the elder did not dare to take action yet. This kind of intimidation really made all the disciples admire and hate him at the same time.
Above Dharma Boat, several obscure eyes glanced at Zhou Qi from time to time.
Zhou Qi didn't care about the movement around him at all. He stood alone at the last corner of Dharma Boat, leaning against the railing beside the boat, with his eyes lowered and closed to relax.
He seems to be relaxing, but his mind is always clear. Divine Sense, which is far beyond ordinary people, looms over everyone without them noticing.
Even the strongest Qi Shan didn't notice it at all.
Having Liu Ying as your companion on this journey is indispensable if you want to have fun.
Not long after, everyone boarded the boat.
Chen Kun stood in front of the mountain gate, glanced at Dharma Boat from a distance, and warned in a deep voice, "It's a long journey, so please follow the rules. Remember to obey the captain's orders and don't leave the team without permission! Violators will be punished according to crime regardless of their status after returning to Heavenly Sword Peak! We will never tolerate it!"
Zhou Qi curled his lips and said nothing, almost saying his name.
"Disciple, please remember this!" everyone responded in unison.
Liu Ying raised his hand and pinched Law Seals to activate the Dharma Boat rune.
In an instant, the aura of the boat surged, all the wind control runes lit up, it broke through the clouds and mists in the mountains, and sped towards the north of Qingzhou Commandery.
Dharma Boat Air-Breaking Slash, the speed is extremely fast, the mountains and rivers below are retreating rapidly, and the wind is howling, but it is isolated by the Spiritual Power barrier of the boat. The inside of the boat is safe and quiet, suitable for rest and rest.
For the first moment, everyone was calm, everyone adjusted their breath and meditated, and no one said much.
But the boring time of traveling was the most irritating. Before long, the sound of small conversations gradually began to sound on the boat, and the atmosphere slowly became lively.
"Speaking of which, that Blood Hand Gang has been entrenched in the mountains for several months, and even avoided several clearings by the sect. It is definitely not as simple as an ordinary Rogue Cultivator." A disciple spoke in a low voice, with a bit of worry in his tone,
"Nascent Soul Fifth Layer bandit leader, plus more than ten Nascent Soul bandits, can our team really win the victory?"
Another person sighed softly and agreed, "Yes, Rogue Cultivator is the most desperate. Without the restraints of sect rules, he will flee and ambush if he can't be defeated. He is full of dirty tricks and is far more difficult to deal with than the monks of the same level sect. If we are not careful, we may also be trapped in the mountains."
Everyone was talking a lot, and they all felt a little uneasy in their hearts.
Liu Ying at the head of the boat listened to the discussion behind him and felt his face was dull. He frowned and turned around and said coldly, "You don't need to worry too much. They are just a bunch of ragtag Rogue Cultivator who just rely on the favorable conditions to survive. How can they be compared with me, Heavenly Sword Peak, an orthodox monk?"
He deliberately raised his voice, confidently building momentum, and glanced at everyone, pretending to be calm. "I am now Nascent Soul Fourth Layer, with a solid foundation, Cultivation Method orthodoxy, enough to contain Blood Hand head-on."
"Junior brother Qi Shan has a high level of cultivation and can act as a backup. The rest of the group will perform their duties and encircle and suppress a group of Rogue Cultivator. The chances of winning are more than enough."
These words were loud and clear, deliberately showing off his confidence as the captain, trying to stabilize people's hearts, and also secretly putting pressure on Qi Shan, reminding him to abide by his duty as a deputy team leader.
After hearing this, the disciples around him calmed down a little, and they all echoed and complimented him, which gave Liu Ying enough face.
Only Qi Shan kept his expression unchanged, lowered his eyes lightly, did not talk or refute, and there was a hint of vague disdain in his eyes.
He knew very well that Liu Ying was nothing more than a sack of wine and food, and with so many magical elixirs to help him, he could only reach the fourth floor after being beaten.
With such strength, how can he have the confidence to suppress the desperate bandit leader Nascent Soul Fifth Layer?
It's just that he wants something from Chen Kun and doesn't want to undermine him in public.
Liu Ying enjoyed the adulation from everyone, and felt more and more confident. Under the influence of vanity, his eyes involuntarily glanced at Zhou Qi at the end of the team.
Seeing Zhou Qi alone and indifferent, the hatred in my heart grew wildly again.
His thoughts towards Zhou Qi have now changed from the initial hatred of killing his brother to jealousy.
What he couldn't stand the most was Zhou Qi's calm posture.
Although he was the last to start, his talent overwhelmed everyone, and he dared to contradict the elders in public, beating himself to the point of vomiting blood, and stealing all his limelight.
Now that the team is stable and everyone is praising him, it is the best time for him to establish his authority.
Liu Ying's eyes turned cold, and he walked straight towards the back of the team, his steps steady and somewhat deliberately oppressive.
The disciples who were chatting instantly fell silent. Everyone's eyes fell on the two of them, and a tense undercurrent instantly filled the air.
Walking three feet in front of Zhou Qi, Liu Ying stopped and looked condescendingly at Zhou Qi, who was leaning on the railing. "Junior Brother Zhou, this mission down the mountain is very dangerous. Although your cultivation level has increased rapidly, you have not had any actual combat experience."
"We will arrive at the mining area later and go into the mountains to suppress the bandits. You should follow the others. You are not allowed to take action without authorization or show off your strength wantonly. All actions are subject to my control. Do not be self-righteous, disrupt the deployment of the entire team, and drag everyone down."
This public warning of the rules was based on the captain's authority to restrict Zhou Qi.
If Zhou Qi doesn't listen, he can be labeled as disobedient afterwards.
If Zhou Qi were obedient, he would have no choice but to huddle in the back and gain no merit at all.
Killing two birds with one stone, he not only suppressed Zhou Qi, but also highlighted his authority as captain.
The surrounding disciples held their breath and concentrated, no one dared to interrupt, they silently looked at the two confronting each other, waiting for Zhou Qi's response.
Zhou Qi glanced at Liu Ying lightly, and said in a calm tone, "Captain only needs to coordinate the overall situation and perform their duties. There is no need to worry about my affairs."
Liu Ying's face suddenly darkened, his anger grew, and he said in a cold voice, "What? Junior brother Zhou thinks that my arrangements are inappropriate and I am not willing to obey the discipline? As the captain of the team, I coordinate the safety of the entire team. If you act recklessly, causing the mission to fail and the disciples to be in danger, can you bear the responsibility?"
He directly put a big hat on him and tried to force Zhou Qi to bow his head and submit.
Zhou Qi still looked calm, and looked at Liu Ying with a stern look:
"The mission is our top priority, so naturally I won't attack randomly. But if someone deliberately targets me, my sword won't do any harm to me, junior brother!!"
After saying one sentence, a trace of murderous intent surrounded him, and the powerful momentum instantly made Liu Ying speechless.
Liu Ying's pupils shrank, and he couldn't answer the words for a while. His face turned blue and white, and he was extremely embarrassed.
The atmosphere on the boat suddenly became stagnant, and the undercurrent was turbulent.
Just as the two were in a stalemate, Qi Shan, who had been watching silently, finally spoke, with a calm and gentle voice, just right to smooth things over. "Okay, we are all our own people, why bother having an internal dispute? If we start a chaos without a fight, wouldn't it be a joke to others."
Liu Ying suppressed the anger in his heart, glared at Zhou Qi coldly, gritted his teeth and said, "Since Junior Brother Qi persuades you, I won't care too much. I hope you will remember your duty and don't make a mistake for yourself, let alone the whole team."
After that, he turned around and walked away, returning to the bow of the boat, but his back became darker and the hatred in his eyes became stronger.
The turmoil seemed to have subsided, but everyone on the boat knew that the conflicts within the team had completely come to the fore.