The original master rolled his eyes at him and said, "When did you learn to beat around the bush? What do you want to say? "
Li Yijie hesitated to organize his words and said, "I mean, maybe there are two forces around Brother Yuan. Their purposes are completely opposite, but they are all ruthless people who kill without blinking. And I remember that Xueer also saw your tube of paper. In other words, she knows that Brother Yuan is being manipulated. To put it bluntly, she is also very likely to become the target of those people … Yes! Why didn't I think of it earlier? No, I have to go back to protect her. No matter what, I have to bring her to my side! Uncle Yuan, please forgive me for leaving for a few days! "As he said, he jumped up and was about to find the way back.
The original master stretched out his hand and pressed it on his shoulder. He frowned and said, "Yijie, I think you are confused because you are concerned. If there is a peaceful place in the martial arts world, it is the imperial palace. Since Miss Nangong is in the palace, even if the Noble Consort Yun may not take care of her sincerely, no assassin would dare to be so bold as to openly break into the palace and assassinate a guest who is resting. What's more, although we don't know the enemy's intentions, we will most likely be enemies with him. Miss Nangong is by your side, and you have to take care of her, which will be disadvantageous to you … Besides, what can be predicted in the vast sea? If we miss a boat, we don't know when we will be able to wait for the next one. "
Li Yijie gradually calmed down at this time and sighed, "Well, then let's finish off the Seven Malevolent Demons as soon as possible. I will go back to the palace to pick up Xueer and never be separated from her again."
The original master listened to his imagination of the joy of the future. When he thought of the moment when he killed Ah Yin and slowly fell into a pool of blood, he felt a sharp pain in his heart. Then he thought that the only blood left by Ah Yin was in the hands of the enemy. He had lost his mind and could act on orders to kill his biological father at any time. He raised his hand and pressed his chest to hold back the blood that was surging up.
Not long after, a small boat sailed to the shore. This was truly a 'small' boat, built with only a few pieces of worn-out wooden planks. One of the masts was riddled with holes, and a half-torn flag hung on it. It seemed that if this small boat were to experience even the slightest bit of wind and waves, it would be split into several pieces.
Li Yijie scratched his head and laughed dryly. "I thought his ship would be very impressive, but it turns out... Ahem, Uncle Yuan, do you think... the Seven Malevolent Demons want us to take this broken ship and drown halfway?"
The original Manor Lord carefully examined the small boat and said in a low voice, "No, the Seven Demons brat had spent a lot of effort to lure us to his territory. He would never do such a strenuous and unrewarding thing. He would not let the person who was his greatest threat die in such a cowardly manner. Let's go. "He took the lead and stepped forward. Li Yijie didn't want to show his cowardice, so he braced himself and followed her. Almost as soon as his feet landed on the deck, the boatman yelled and pulled the oars, starting to row the boat.
The weather for the past few days was the same as usual, with endless waves on the sea. Li Yijie leaned against the mast, facing the endless sea and the dark sky. His mood was exceptionally gloomy for no reason, as though his future was just as bleak and uncertain. The small boat was strange. After being hit by the huge waves, the mast swayed several times. Li Yijie had no choice but to prepare a backup plan. But in the end, a miracle always happened. The worn-out mast was still standing strong.
During their free time, Li Yijie and the original Manor Lord sat at the back of the boat and watched the boatman row at the front of the boat. This was because the small boat only had a palm-sized field. Looking at his figure, he was really rowing the boat and didn't seem to be doing anything strange. But a boatman was just an insignificant person. If Jiang Liechen wanted to sacrifice him, it wasn't impossible. In short, these few days were filled with anxiety.
Finally, one day, the small boat touched solid ground and arrived at an unknown island in the middle of the sea. This place wasn't a deserted island. As soon as the two landed, they saw a large crowd of people rushing toward the island. They were all people who were competing to escape the sea. Seeing people coming at this time was tantamount to throwing away their lives. Kindhearted people came over and gestured, urging the two of them to quickly retreat in the face of imminent disaster.
Because the two sides didn't speak the same language, they gestured for a long time. Li Yijie made some guesses and finally understood. He then began to explain to the original Manor Lord in babbling.
There was an active volcano on this island. It was extremely high above sea level. The locals called it "Mauna Loa". In the past, when it erupted, the lava it spewed out brought no small amount of damage to the surrounding villages. Recently, according to a prophet's prophecy, the volcano would erupt again in a few days. Because of this, everyone fled far away to escape. In the blink of an eye, there was no trace of human habitation on this island.
Li Yijie looked around. At this time, other than the extreme desolation of the island, everything was still calm and peaceful. From afar, he could see a mountain range so high that he couldn't see its peak. While he was trying to piece together the clues from the past few days, the original Manor Lord suddenly came forward. With a serious face, he said, "Yijie, I think … I already have a rough idea of what that Qi Sha brat is planning." Li Yijie was delighted when he heard this. He said, "Really? I'd like to hear the details! "
The original Manor Lord said, "In my early years, when I traveled the Central Plains with Ah Yin, I once heard someone mention a legend —" He repeated the story of the Qi Sha treasure and said, "I'm afraid that Qi Sha brat wants to imitate the legendary deity who fell into the devil. He believes that this Mauna Loa volcano is the legendary mountain range that 'connects with the sky'. He plans to jump into the magma when the volcano erupts, hoping that he can transcend the mortal body and become a devil."
Li Yijie couldn't help but laugh. He said, "How is that possible? Even a child should know that it's just a legend. When the volcano erupts, the temperature of the magma will be hundreds of times higher than normal people's body temperature. Once anything is thrown in, it will be burned to ashes. How can he really become a devil? If it's just wishful thinking for a mortal to become a devil, then why did he look for us? "
The original Manor Lord said, "It's because this matter breaks the world's taboo. If he wants to succeed, he needs to offer sacrifices. Even if he offers sacrifices to the deity, the deeper the bond with the deity, the more obvious the effect. He probably looked for us because he wants us and Yi 'er to become his sacrifices. "
Li Yijie sneered. "Become his sacrifices? In his dreams! How can we allow him to succeed in such a deranged matter? We'll settle our many years of grievances on this deserted island. Between the righteous and the evil path, only one side can win this time and return to their homeland, so as to avoid bringing more chaos to the Central Plains. However, if he jumps into the magma to seek death, that's good too. It'll save us a lot of effort. I don't covet the empty title of 'killing the world's number one devil with my own hands' … I might as well encourage him to jump. "
The original Manor Lord said indifferently, "Don't think of it too simply. Before the ceremony begins, the sacrifices must be executed first. Therefore, before he jumps, we have to wait for our deaths first. "
The two wandered around the island, knowing full well that this place was full of danger. Even if there were people, they would only be Jiang Liechen's subordinates. However, the two of them were confident in their skills and courage. They gradually walked into the depths of the island and stood under the huge mountain range they saw earlier. Everywhere they could see was covered with a layer of pure white snow. When they looked at it, it looked like a snow-white carpet. Li Yijie was very surprised. He said, "This … is really a volcano? I think … it's more appropriate to call it a snowy mountain. "
The original Manor Lord squinted his eyes and tried his best to look up. He explained, "Usually, the magma is in a cooling state and is silent inside the volcano. Also, because this island is located in the extreme north, the outside world conforms to the climate and forms a layer of ice and frost. When there's an earthquake, the temperature of the magma will rise until the magma erupts and forms a towering pillar of fire. At that time, the whole mountain will become a real volcano. At the same time, it will bring about unimaginable destructive power. "
Li Yijie nodded and smiled. "So that's how it is. I've heard that there are three different types of volcanic eruptions depending on the intensity of the eruption. I hope that the eruption we've encountered this time … is the mildest type. " The original Manor Lord sneered. "Even the mildest eruption of a volcano can attract the interest of the Seven Evil Spirits?"
Li Yijie sighed. He also knew that this hope was too slim. Jiang Liechen had planned for so long. He must have come prepared. He should have investigated the extreme weather of this place in detail. A volcanic eruption that could help him become a devil, or a disaster that he thought he had hope in, must be no small matter.
He sighed and said, "Original Manor Lord, why don't we go up the mountain and explore the situation? Before the battle begins, we should seize the advantageous terrain. Although we can't say that we have the upper hand, we can at least gain a certain advantage. Often, it's precisely because of that one step difference that determines the outcome of the battle. "
The original Manor Lord nodded. The two of them stepped into the volcano from the foot of the mountain and went all the way. The surface of the mountain was completely bare. Even the layer of ice and snow that hung on it added two precious decorations. They couldn't see any ordinary trees or flowers. There was only a steep cliff in front of them, which made it difficult for first-timers to climb the mountain. In contrast, the layer of snow at the bottom of the volcano was the thinnest. Perhaps because it was closer to the surface, it was gradually affected by the hot magma.
The two of them explored for almost an entire day. Li Yijie was now halfway up the mountain. The climate was still normal. Wandering in the middle of the vast expanse of white, he saw the original Manor Lord picking up some sand on the ground and carefully twirling it between his thumb and index finger. He seemed to be deep in thought. Suddenly, he felt as if his brain had been hit by a hammer. A light flashed through his mind. This wasn't a beneficial inspiration. On the contrary, it completely negated the results of the day.
He braced himself and walked to the original Manor Lord's side. His face was full of deep bitterness. He said, "Uncle Lord, I'm afraid that my judgment was wrong. I did something very stupid. I caused you to waste an entire day with me. I'm really sorry for deviating in the wrong direction … "
The original Manor Lord's gaze was still fixed on the sand in his hand. He said indifferently, "Oh? How was it stupid? "
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