On deck.

Zuo Dao took out a handful of refined grain and let the harrier peck at his hand.

Beside him, Zhang Long whispered, "My lord, is there really a water bandit attacking tonight?" ”

Zuo Dao touched the harrier's head and let it fly.

Then he spoke: "Go and inform the owner of Cai and the others, just say that it is the water bandits attacking, let them prepare early." ”

Zhang Long answered, and then turned to leave.

After Zhang Long left, Zuo Dao looked around and saw dense lights floating on the water.

These are the lights that are lit to prevent collisions between ships when they are sailing at night.

But tonight, it became the main target of the group of water bandits.

The larger the range of the light, the larger the hull, and such ships are either hauling goods or carrying passenger ships of nobles.

Those who are about to attack the bandits will inevitably set their sights on such ships.

Most of the boats are now in the middle of the river, but they can't escape if they want to.

Just as Zuo Dao was observing, Cai Kun led a group of martial artists to hurry over.

Walking to the side of Zuo Dao, he hurriedly asked, "Lord Zuo, where are the water bandits?" ”

Zuo Dao pointed to the night in the distance and said, "When you come, less than a stick of incense will rush into the boats." ”

Cai Kun took out his clairvoyance to look at it, and the black pressure was pressed everywhere, and he couldn't see it clearly at all, and he couldn't see whether there were water bandits in the distance.

He beckoned and said to a martial artist, "Towards that position, light the flare." ”

When the martial artist heard this, he immediately took out a signal flare from his arms, pointed diagonally in the direction of Cai Kun's hand, and directly pulled the fuse.

Sou!!!

A beam of fire slanted into the night.

It exploded far away from the ship, and the dazzling light of the fire instantly lit up the night.

I saw that under the firelight, there were dozens of large and small ships, and they were coming straight towards the group of ships at this moment, and the speed was extremely fast, and I am afraid that it would not take a stick of incense to meet them head-on.

Cai Kun's face changed drastically, and he shouted: "Sound the horn to warn, notify the other ships, and increase the horsepower to leave this water area at full speed." ”

As soon as the words fell, I heard a whistle sound, and even more skyrocketing fires rose one after another.

There were also whistles all around, and they were desperately driving in the direction of Tianhe City.

On each big ship, all the accompanying warriors came to the deck.

The servants and guards of the dignitaries also escorted their masters out to find out.

After all, this is on the water, and they can't escape if they want to.

The only way to survive is to fight side by side with the accompanying warriors on the ship to repel the bandits.

Princess Taiping and the others also came to the deck, walked to the railing, looked into the distance, and saw the many bandit ships below with the help of the afterglow of the signal flare.

With a look of excitement on her face, she directly pulled out the long sword in her hand and muttered, "It's really here." ”

On the river in the distance.

On a huge ship of bandits, the fierce warrior led by the fierce warrior glanced in the direction of the group of boats, and crushed the soot from the flares in his hands.

Then he spoke: "It seems that on the boat this time, there are high-ranking people who have discovered us in advance." ”

At his side, the one-eyed martial artist grinned, "What if we were discovered in advance?" Now in the middle of the river, they can't escape if they want to. ”

"Do you say no, little ones?"

When the words fell, there were bursts of echoes behind him, and countless water bandits looked happily at the boats in the distance.

Now it coincides with the Dragon Monarch Festival, there are a lot of passenger ships coming and going, and the official dispatch of the sailors has not yet arrived in time, and they only have such a chance.

After robbing the gold and silver treasures in this wave, the female dependents were plundered back, and at least they could live comfortably for a year.

Thinking of this, the eyes of all the water bandits were red with excitement.

The fierce martial artist said in a loud voice: "Let the little ones light the ship lamp and move forward at full speed, since it has been discovered, then it will not be hidden." ”

As soon as the words fell, some sailors went to inform the other boats.

I saw that on the originally dark river, many boat lights were lit one after another, and the number was only a little less than the group of boats in the distance.

And at the moment among the ships.

Cai Kun looked at the other ships and said that his face was extremely ugly.

Those small boats that still had spare strength, the clippers, had already rushed towards Tianhe City with all their strength at this moment.

Now in the middle of the river, it is only their large passenger boats.

If they want to repel the bandits, they must unite, otherwise they will only be defeated one by one.

After several communications.

The few large ships in the group began to move closer to each other, forming a wall to stop there.

Cai Kun held clairvoyance in his hand and looked at the water bandit ship that had been lit up in the distance.

The complexion is getting harder and harder to look at.

Knowing this, he would have waited until the official sailors were in place before sailing.

I didn't expect that if I just wanted to earn more money, I could encounter this kind of thing.

Zuo Dao looked at the water bandit ship in the distance, raised his hand and took out a longbow from the storage ring, and said: "What is the owner of Cai still stunned, do you have to wait until the water bandits are close to you to know how to resist?" ”

Cai Kun suddenly realized, and hurriedly spoke: "Inform the other ship owners, let the archers be on the deck, and shoot first when they reach the range." ”

When the words fell, the flag was played simultaneously.

I saw that on those big ships, all the warriors who could get bows and arrows came to the deck in unison, and visually measured the distance of the water bandit ships in the distance.

Princess Taiping looked at the suddenly extra bow and arrow in Zuo Dao's hand, and her eyes lit up in an instant.

Now she finally knows where all the Kyoto dishes that Zuo Dao took out these days came from.

It turns out that the treasure of this storage is not only owned by himself, but also by Master Zuo.

But isn't it too wasteful to use such treasures to pack some dishes?

The storage treasure in her hand is only the size of one side, and it can't hold too many things.

Zuo Dao held a longbow in his hand, visually measured the distance of the water bandits in the distance, and when he was still two or three hundred meters away from here, he opened his bow and set up an arrow, aimed at the herald on the front ship, and shot an arrow directly.

The arrows disappeared from everyone's sight in an instant like a meteor.

With just one breath, he saw the commander of the water bandit ship at the front being nailed directly to the mast behind him.

Seeing this, a look of surprise flashed in the eyes of the fierce martial artist below.

An archer who can shoot his own herald from such a distance is at least an innate level marksman.

He said aloud: "Let the heralds be careful, there is hard stubble on the opposite side, go full speed and kill them all." ”

As the words fell, a group of bandits shouted loudly.

The blood dripping from the mast not only did not frighten them, but made them more and more excited.

Princess Taiping's eyes lit up and she praised: "What a hard bow, what a powerful archery." ”

Zuo Dao smiled: "Your Highness has praised it." ”

This longbow was found in the Green Snake Dao People's Storage Ring, and it was accompanied by a book on archery.

It seems that he killed an innate level marksman.

Now it just comes in handy on this water.

He looked at the boat in the distance, and suddenly his eyes lit up, and he took out a few thunderbolts and tied them to the arrows.

Then he drew his bow and arrow, aimed at the hull of one of the medium-sized ships, and raised his hand to shoot.

In the middle of a breath, the arrow pierced into the hull, and the thunderbolt exploded, tearing a large hole in the hull.

Countless rivers poured in through the hole, and the speed of the boats dropped by seventy percent, and they were slowly sinking.

Princess Taiping's eyes lit up, and she clapped her hands and said, "Okay, Master Zuo is really ingenious." ”

Cai Kun's eyes were also bright, and then he asked his subordinates to play flags to see if there were thunderbolts and other things on other ships.

However, after some exchanges, only some oil was found, which could be made into rockets.

And among the bandits, seeing such a medium-sized ship being blown up and sunk, their faces were instantly difficult to look at, and then in the midst of shouting, countless archers shot towards the group of ships in unison.

It's just that the distance is too far, and they don't have the strength of the left road, even if they shoot, they can't shoot to the ship.

The left road was concocted in the same way, and several arrows were fired in succession to sink many small and medium-sized ships.

In this way, many sailor boats stopped to salvage the survivors, so that the distant ships were separated a lot.

As for the big ship in the lead, he didn't have the slightest intention of making a move.

After all, that kind of big ship can no longer break the hull with a few thunderbolts.

Instead of wasting the thunderbolts in your hands, save some for later use.

Soon, the boats and groups of bandits came within range of the archers.

Countless arrows struck the sky, carrying raging flames, and many places on the ship instantly ignited.

Countless sailors and servants of the guests stepped forward to put out the fire.

Fortunately, the fire was not big, and the bandits only wanted to cause panic on the ship, not to set the whole ship on fire.

After all, their goal was to plunder the gold and silver treasures, not to kill them all.

The same is true on the bandit ship, but the warriors on the passenger ship have no such concerns, and they know exactly where the ship burns quickly.

In an instant, flames lit on both sides, and many people hurriedly ran to put out the fire.

When the ship got closer, countless flying claws struck from the bandit boat, grabbed the deck railing, and tried to bring the two ships closer.

Zuo Dao said in a cold voice: "Cut the rope, don't let them get close." ”

Hearing this, many martial artists took action one after another and cut off the ropes on the railing one by one.

But even so, it only slowed down the speed at which the two sides approached.

There are many powerful warriors who have taken this opportunity to jump and rush straight to the passenger ship.

Zuo Dao shot down a water bandit who was about to pounce with an arrow in his hand, and then put away his bow and arrow, pulled out the snake bone long knife, and killed those innate level water bandits casually.

Eunuch Wang also hurriedly took action and killed some of the water bandits who were stronger than his own princess.

It is estimated that those water bandits never dreamed that a mere passenger ship could hide two powerhouses in the realm of little grandmasters.

After all, the strongest of these water bandits is only the innate realm, and the level of a small grandmaster is hard to find, no matter where it is placed, it is far more promising than being a water bandit.

Princess Taiping looked at the water bandit who "rushed" in front of her, although she looked a little nervous, but she was not afraid at all.

rushed forward directly, Zhang Long, Zhao Hu and a group of guards stood by his side.

Those who are stronger than Princess Taiping will not let go, and only those ordinary water bandits will be put around her.

Previously, Zuo Dao had explained to them that what Princess Taiping needed now was not to fight to the death, but to overcome the fear in her heart.

To kill one person is to kill, and to kill a hundred people is also to kill.

Only when you kill until there is no fear in your heart can you let them fight to the death.

Princess Taiping also seemed to know this, and there was no mercy between her hands, but her face was slightly pale, and she didn't seem to be very suitable for this kind of killing.

Zuo Dao looked at the bandit ship on the opposite side, and moved his muscles slightly.

I measured the time in my mind.

Seeing that there are already a lot of bandits who have jumped on the boat, at least a moment and a half are enough to hone Princess Taiping.

He jumped up, raised his knife and slashed it with all his spiritual power.

Everyone only saw a huge brilliant sword suddenly appear in front of them, slashing straight at the largest water bandit ship.

When the fierce warriors and others on the ship saw this, they were shocked one by one.

He no longer cared about commanding the rest of the bandits, so he jumped directly into the water and dived directly.

And as the sword fell, the huge water bandit ship split directly into two.

Countless unlucky water bandits were also killed by this knife.

In just a few moments, the entire ship had sunk into the water, leaving only a group of bandits who were trying to survive in the water.

When the other bandits saw the scene in front of them, they were directly frightened.

The fierce warriors and one-eyed warriors who jumped into the water had a look of fear in their eyes, and muttered to themselves, "Little Grandmaster, why is there a Little Grandmaster on this boat?" ”

"This method, I'm afraid it's already approaching the rumored Great Grandmaster."

"It's over, it's all over now."

The one-eyed warrior jumped out of the water, grabbed a small boat of water bandits, pulled his own master on, and then directly turned the bow of the boat and rushed desperately towards the darkness.

He also knew very well in his heart that being able to reach the Little Grandmaster stage was enough to turn the tide of this battle.

Even if there are many of them, if they don't join the little grandmaster, they will be crushed to death after all.

Instead of staying in this ghost place and waiting for death, it is better to leave as soon as possible, and there is a chance to make a comeback.

Some shrewd bandits, after seeing their boss fleeing, also turned the bow of the boat and fled here, as for those who have already pounced on the passenger ship, who will care if they live or die.

After slashing this knife, Zuo Dao leaned on the railing and looked at the people on the deck.

This knife went down and directly smashed the liver and gallbladder of many water bandits.

Many water bandits directly discarded their blades and knelt directly on the ground, only the water bandits who were placed in front of Princess Taiping did not see the scene in front of them and continued to fight with them.

On Princess Taiping's side, several water bandit corpses had already fallen, and her face was not as pale as before.

The shots became more and more aggressive, and he was already able to give full play to his swordsmanship advantages.

Kill with one hit!

Eunuch Wang looked at the fast-growing Princess Taiping, a distressed look flashed on his face, and he slapped the water bandit who rushed in front of him to death with one palm.

Then he looked at the place where Princess Taiping was with some concern.

Cai Kun had already led many martial artists to capture and kill the remaining water bandits at this moment, and he also came to the deck at this moment.

With the knife from the left road before, the situation on other passenger ships is also much better.

At least those bandits saw their boats turn around and leave, and one by one they lost the heart to fight.

Cai Kun came to Zuo Dao and immediately led the crowd to salute: "Thank you Sect Master Zuo for helping." ”

Originally, he thought that Zuo Dao and the others were just hundreds or even thousands of Jinyi Wei who accompanied the princes and nobles on their trips, and the highest was not the innate realm.

Unexpectedly, this one was actually the legendary little master.

In the Jinyi Guard, at least it is also an official position of command and knowledge, how fortunate it is to be in the same boat with this person.

What's more, without the left way, they would not have won so smoothly.

Many dignitaries and dignitaries on the ship also came to meet Zuo Dao.

Zuo Dao just waved his hand casually, asking everyone not to hinder themselves from seeing Princess Taiping's swordsmanship.

When Princess Taiping took out the sword, he also made a few words from time to time.

After all, he is also the other party's nominal teacher, and if he doesn't teach students along the way, it will be somewhat unreasonable.

As Princess Taiping stopped breathing, more than a dozen water bandit corpses had fallen beside her.

Seeing that the situation in the field had been decided, Eunuch Wang immediately shouted at a few attendants: "What are you still doing in a daze, help His Highness go back to rest." ”

Before those people could move, they were directly stopped by Zuo Dao.

Zuo Dao said: "Check if there are any dead ones, make up a sword at the throat of each corpse, and then breathe on the spot." ”

Hearing Zuo Dao's opening, Princess Taiping beat her spirit, mended a sword on the throat of each bandit's corpse, and then found a dry place to breathe in place.

Seeing this, Eunuch Wang's eyes were full of distress.

He grew up watching Princess Taiping, and it is precisely because of this that he feels so sorry for this little girl.

Obviously, he has been pampered since he was a child, why has he suddenly become a lot more sensible since a month ago?

Obviously, you can continue to be pampered, but you want to learn martial arts, learn swordsmanship, and do you want to be the first sword immortal of Great Wei.

When Princess Taiping got up, a gleam suddenly flashed in her eyes.

Then he said excitedly: "Master Zuo, the true qi in my body seems to have increased a lot, and I have broken through again." ”

Hearing this, Zuo Dao nodded slightly, then stepped forward and said in a low voice: "Commander Zeng Yan, let His Highness transfer to the Dao Method, I don't know if His Highness has a suitable method?" ”

Princess Taiping nodded slightly and said, "Before I left, my father gave me a secret book. ”

Zuo Dao opened his mouth and said, "Since this is the case, then let's turn to the cultivation method!" ”

When Princess Taiping heard this, she showed a reluctant look on her face.

Although in the early stage, the martial arts method and the Dao method are almost the same, but the further you go, the greater the potential of the Dao method.

Whether it is in terms of power or longevity, it is far superior to martial arts.

Zuo Dao glanced at Eunuch Wang and said, "I'm tired of the seniors taking His Highness down to rest." ”

Eunuch Wang nodded slightly, and then took a few servants to send Princess Taiping back to the room.

At this time, Cai Kun led people to clean the deck.

After a battle in the middle of the night, many water bandits died in the river, and although the boat group also suffered losses, it was still within the psychological expectations of many boat owners.

When it was daybreak, they saw a city on the other side of the river.

The castle is huge, even compared to Kyoto.

Tianhe City is named because of its proximity to this river.

Cai Kun and the others stood on the deck, looking at the city from a distance, and their faces also showed a touch of relaxation.

When they got here, they didn't have to worry about any bandits.

Then.

After washing, Princess Taiping also walked out of the room, and now she looks much more mature.

Eunuch Wang followed behind with a group of servants, and also looked at Tianhe City from afar.

Left side of the road.

Zhao Hu said excitedly: "Speaking of which, it's the first time I've seen Tianhe City, and this time it's really thanks to the blessing of adults." ”

Zhang Long also nodded.

Although they are all natives of Kyoto, like Zuo Dao, they have never been to Teemall Castle so far.

In addition to official business, the fare for crossing the river is too expensive.

The boat was better, as big as they are today, and one man would have to pay them three months.

This time, they are accompanied by the princess for training, and all expenses will be reimbursed by the above.

Princess Taiping looked at the city in the distance, and there was a look of nostalgia on her face.

"When I came to the time with my father, there were no ships in the entire sea, but it was not as thrilling as last night."

When Zuo Dao heard this, he didn't know what to say for a while.

After all, in order to eliminate all dangers, the Holy Lord's patrol is naturally done in accordance with the highest plan.

It was close to noon.

The ship sailed into the dock of Tianhe City, and a group of foot forces hurriedly stepped forward, wanting to work in front of the nobles.

Zuo Dao and the others got off the boat all the way, looking at the surrounding scenes, with curiosity in their eyes.

Among them, I am afraid that except for Princess Taiping and Eunuch Wang, they are all coming to this Tianhe City for the first time.

Princess Taiping spoke: "Since you have caught up with this Dragon Monarch Festival, let's stay in the city for a few more days, and after the Dragon Monarch Festival is over, we will return to Kyoto." ”

When everyone heard this, they all responded excitedly.

Forthwith.

Princess Taiping directly asked Wang Dajian to arrange a place to live, and they lived in an inn located in the center of the city, called Tianhe Inn.

Tianhe Inn is named after Tianhe City, which was originally specially built for princes and nobles.

In addition to the money, you also need to verify your identity, if your identity is not qualified, you will not be able to live in this Tianhe Inn.

Everyone came to the Tianhe Inn, and after lunch, they went back to rest for a while.

Zhang Long, Zhao Hu and others were quite excited to go around the area.

After all, when they go back, this is also a conversation, which is enough to make them have a long face.

It's just that when they went out, they heard that the night was the Dragon Monarch Lantern Festival, which lasted for seven days, and it was the lively time of Tianhe City.

This statement directly cut off the minds of several people who wanted to go out to play.

And Zuo Dao was in the room, letting the harrier out through the window.

In just half an hour, the harrier flew back again, and brought a secret letter from Jinyiwei.

This is the book of Jinyi Wei hidden in Tianhe City, in addition to a brief introduction to the situation in the city, it is the distribution of forces in the city, as well as the relationship between them.

After all, listening to Princess Taiping's meaning, she wanted to stay in Tianhe City until the end of the Dragon Monarch Festival, so he naturally wanted to know more about this place in case of emergency.

In the evening, after everyone had dinner, they left the Tianhe Inn directly.

At this moment, in Tianhe City, the streets are full of people, and the houses are full of lanterns, most of which are all kinds of dragon-shaped lanterns, which looks quite interesting.

(End of chapter)