Luoyang Volume (I) Chapter 77 The Underwater World
Before Zhou Tai could express his position, Zhang Ning's face changed first, "Shi ...... Brother Shi, you're not fooling me, are you? What I'm most afraid of in my life is water, and you actually let me go into the Yellow River to cultivate? What if I drown? I won't go!"
Zhou Tai knew that Zhang Ning was indeed afraid of water, and if he came hard, it would not only be dangerous, but the results of his cultivation would also be greatly reduced. "Brother Shi, if I am the only one in the water, and Ning'er casts a spell on the shore, is this okay?"
Shi Xin hesitated: "It's not impossible, but the effect is definitely not so good." If you think about it, the Five Elements Water Attribute can add water attributes to your nearby environment, and make adjustments to the environment, such as increasing or decreasing the pressure of the water, and changing the direction of the water. If Ning'er is on the shore, it will be difficult to do this, and the water of the Yellow River is so turbid that she can't see you under the water, so it will be even more difficult. ”
"I encourage Ning'er to give it a try. In my experience, the more critical a person is to live or die, the more he can realize his potential. The more afraid you are of water, the greater your ability to break through when you overcome it. ”
In the end, Shi Xin saw that Zhang Ning still refused to let go, and his face became heavy, "Since Ning'er is unwilling, then Zhou Tai will go in by himself." I'm sure you'll be able to break through to the third class in a few days...... As for Ning'er, it's on the shore. Alas, if you don't enter the tiger's den, you will get a tiger, and if you cultivate like this, you may not be able to break through in a month. ”
Zhou Taixi is colorful, "History...... Brother Shi, is it really that powerful? Then I'll go down now. After saying that, I couldn't wait to jump down.
Shi Xin stopped Zhou Tai and instructed, "Don't be in a hurry first, listen to me slowly." Once inside, you immediately sink to the bottom of the water, keep your feet firmly down, and use the pressure and momentum of the water to exercise your body. If you use Lei Gangmen's breathing method to hold your breath, you should be able to hold it for a quarter of an hour according to your water nature. In the process of holding your breath, you can practice the Vajra Fist Method, or the Internal Strength Heart Method, etc. Wait until the air in the body is exhausted, then breathe out of the water, and repeat the above process after the ventilation is completed. ”
"Alas......" Shi Xin sighed, "It's a pity that Ning'er doesn't enter the water, otherwise under her control, not only can the water element be increased, but also the air can be allowed to enter the water for breathing, eliminating the trouble of ventilating back and forth." In this way, it will inevitably be a multiplier with half the effort. It's a pity, it's a pity......"
When Zhang Ning heard Shi Xinyi's words, his eyes were red with anxiety. But she felt terrified when she looked at the rolling waves, and kept biting her lip and saying that she would not let go of anything.
Zhou Tai had an idea, walked up to her and whispered: "We can go to the location of the shallows to try it, in fact, the water is very fun, when you are familiar with the water, then I will take you to the sea to play, there are very beautiful underwater creatures in it, you must be interested." ”
Without waiting for Zhang Ning to reply, Shi Xin patted his head, thinking that I was indeed in a hurry, I didn't expect Zhou Tai to look rough and arrogant, his heart was quite delicate, according to his method, Zhang Ning might be able to agree.
Zhang Ning became interested, "What underwater creature? Could it be a monster...... Oh, it's scary!"
Zhou Tai has never been to the beach, and the most powerful thing is swimming in the Yangtze River. His greatest wish is to go for a swim in the sea and appreciate the taste of boundlessness and unrestrainedness. As for the underwater creatures, they are all from people.
Seeing that Zhou Tai was speechless, Zhang Ning stomped his feet and said, "You haven't been there yourself, and you said to take me to ......"
Shi Xin clapped, "The sea is dark blue, and there is no end as far as the eye can see. There are corals in the sea, colorful and beautiful. There is seagrass, as green as leaves, that floats on the bottom of the sea. There is a wide variety of fish that is guaranteed to be an eye-opener. When the tide recedes, you will see that the beach is covered with a fine layer of sand, and there is a unique tingling sensation when you step into it, which is very comfortable. You can find all kinds of seashells in the beach, which is very beautiful, and you can find a favorite piercing and hang it on your chest as an ornament. ”
"Of course, when you are tired of playing, you can catch some aquatic products in the sea, marine fish, abalone, shrimp and crab, squid, these are very delicious. Think about it, looking at the sunset on the seaside, the sea water is glittering, the sound of waves is endless, and you are stepping on the fine yarn under your feet, eating the seafood barbecue with green smoke. Wow...... It's a beautiful scene. ”
Zhang Ning's heart swayed when Shi Xin said it, and his eyes were full of yearning. She muttered to herself, "Don't catch fish, they're so cute." She looked at Zhou Tai's longing eyes and thought: If the sea is really so attractive, I will not be watery and will not be able to appreciate all its beauty. It doesn't hurt to try it out at the shallows first......
Led by Shi Xin, they found a shoal from which they prepared to enter the water. In order to show his bravery and encourage Zhang Ning, Shi Xin rolled up his trouser leg and stepped into it, "Look, I don't know how to be watery at all, not yet...... Ouch!"
Shi Xin only felt a sense of vanity under his feet, and he actually stepped under a piece of mud. In an exclamation, Shi Xin fell down with a thud, and suddenly his mouth and ears were filled with rancid mud, and he was very embarrassed. He was in a hurry, and he tried to get up with his hands and feet, but he fell deeper and deeper. In a panic, the collar was suddenly lifted by Zhou Tai, and the whole person hung in the air like a big piece of mud.
Shi Xin wiped his face with his hand, then took a deep breath, and shouted angrily, "Youping, let me go to the river to wash it, ouch, it stinks to death." ”
Zhou Tai laughed, lifted Shi Xin's body, and walked away. Zhou Tai is obviously very familiar with this kind of terrain, and every time he jumps, he can always find a suitable place to land, and his body is much more dexterous than when he is on flat ground.
In a few breaths, Zhou Tai put Shi Xin in the water, but his hand did not dare to leave his collar. Shi Xin scolded while washing, and was accidentally poured a few mouthfuls of turbid Yellow River water, his mouth was full of mud and sand, and he didn't dare to scold again for a while.
Zhang Ning on the shore saw Shi Xin's embarrassed appearance, laughed a few times, and suddenly had a sad face, waiting to go into the water, I don't know what I will become.
Shi Xin was carried back to shore by Zhou Tai, like a chicken in soup. When he recovered, his face was full of joy, as if he had been woken up by the river at once.
"Ning'er, this swamp is rich in water elements, you can first summon the Nine Scepters, pour the water element into your feet, and rely on the water element to support your entire body. You are light enough to walk on the water so that you don't fall into the water. ”
Zhang Ning was overjoyed, "Sure enough, Brother Shi is still smart." She took off her shoes, revealing her delicate jade feet, and at the same time offered a nine-section scepter, on which the aqua-blue gems lit up. A burst of mist rose from the swamp and quickly gathered at Zhang Ning's feet, and after a while, lifted her whole person up, allowing her to stop steadily in the air.
Zhang Ning was surprised and delighted, controlling the water element, swaying left and right in the air, the breeze blew, and her pale yellow dress danced, like a fairy in the water.
Zhang Ning was a child after all, and suddenly her heart was playful, her true qi accelerated, and the water element under her feet became great, supporting her to fly into the air.
"Be careful...... Shi Xin's voice of reminder did not fall, Zhang Ning exclaimed in the air and fell.
Zhou Tai saw her really and caught her accurately.
Zhang Ning jumped off Zhou Tai and patted his chest, still palpitating, "I'm scared to death, how can this be?"
Shi Xin thought for a while and said, "I guess there are two reasons: first, you left the swamp and the water element became weaker, and second, your true qi is insufficient and can't support your weight, you have to know that you are only a second-level cultivator, not much different from ordinary people." Only by sticking to the surface of the water and improving your cultivation will this problem be solved. ”
Zhang Ning nodded and said, "I see!" She settled down, gathered the water element again, and slowly flew forward.
Zhang Ning stood still by the Yellow River and nodded to Zhou Tai next to him.
Zhou Tai understood, jumped into the water with a plop, and splashed waves.
Zhang Ning moved forward again, and the moment she entered the Yellow River, the Yellow River water below was momentarily still, and then the river receded in all directions, revealing a deep pit. Zhang Ning took a deep breath, his body slowly descended, and after a while, he was in the deep pit. Her position became lower and lower, and finally she was buried in the water, sinking into the boiling river.
Zhou Tai's face was solemn, and when Zhang Ning stopped in the water, he once again exposed his head to the water, took a deep breath, and plunged into the water again.
The world in the water is wonderful, but also simple and boring. This place blocks the world of flowers on land, and there is chaos everywhere. Cultivating in the water avoids many external nuisances, and you only need to face the pressure from the water.
When Zhang Ning entered, her body was like a big blister, and the air around her could arch her breath. She held back her fear and opened her eyes to see. Leaning on the blue light emitted by the nine-knotted staff, she could see the murky water whizzing around her, the occasional dead branches, rotten leaves, aquatic plants, and debris discarded by the residents. She looked hard, and could vaguely see Zhou Tai stopping not far ahead, his feet deep in the mud at the bottom of the water, trying to balance his body, and he could see a trace of difficulty.
"Brother Zhou's water is so good, it doesn't look easy. I'll have to go over and help him. Zhang Ning accelerated the operation of True Qi, formed a water-blue protective shield around his body, and slowly drove forward.
Zhou Tai's face was even more solemn, his clothes and hair were swept from side to side by the strong current. He closed his eyes tightly, took his breath, and struggled to adjust to the environment. It was both familiar and unfamiliar to him. Familiar, he was born near the water, and has a natural affinity for the river, as if returning to his mother's arms, and stranger, he has never cultivated in such a turbulent river before, and the water pressure, undercurrent, and sediment here are not comparable to the small river.
Zhou Tai felt Zhang Ning's approach, turned his head and nodded to this side, signaling her to pay attention to safety, and then concentrate on preparing for the cultivation of exercises.
Zhang Ning watched for a while, and was about to learn from Zhou Tai to practice with his eyes closed, when she suddenly felt an extraordinary force surging from her left hand, she was taken aback, relying on her extremely sensitive sense of touch in the water, she felt that if this force hit her body, she and Zhou Tai would definitely fall into an uncontrollable desperate situation.