bookcurios Chapter 202 The calm before the storm
Chapter 202 The calm before the storm
"Fatty, I have something to tell you." Xu Si's voice was low and powerful, as if every word carried a heavy burden.
Fatty Zhao was leisurely sipping his tea. Seeing Xu Si's expression, he couldn't help but put down his teacup and frowned slightly. "What's wrong, Fourth Brother? You don't look like a small matter."
Xu Si nodded, took a deep breath, and said slowly: "Yes, and she is quite famous. She is said to be the queen of the island."
"Queen?" Fatty Zhao's eyes flashed with surprise when he heard this. "Which island?"
"Nasen Island," Xu Si added, his tone filled with awe. "This queen is of distinguished status, and we cannot easily provoke her."
Fatty Zhao was silent for a moment, seemingly digesting this information. After a moment, he slowly spoke, "Those who are not of my kind must have different hearts. If these people from Nasen Island were to mingle with the people of Biyou Village, nothing good would happen."
Xu Si frowned upon hearing this. "I thought so too. Those guys in Biyou Village have always acted strangely, and now they're linked to Nasen Island. I'm afraid there's a bigger conspiracy behind this."
Fatty Zhao stood up, walked to the window, and looked into the distance: "Mobilize all forces and prepare for a response. Also, notify Zhang Chulan and ask him to go to Lujia Village to check. There may be clues there."
Xu Si responded, then turned and left to arrange related matters.
Meanwhile, Zhang Chulan was cultivating at home when he suddenly received a notification from Fatty Zhao. He was stunned. The Queen of Nasen Island? Biyou Village? Lvjia Village? How could these seemingly unrelated elements suddenly intertwine?
Full of doubts, Zhang Chulan immediately set off for Lujia Village. Along the way, he kept circling these questions in his mind, trying to find the connection between them.
Lüjia Village, an ancient village in a remote mountainous area, is renowned for its unique defense system and the resilience of its inhabitants. It's said that its inhabitants excel at fighting foreign enemies, especially Japanese pirates. Zhang Chulan knew that this incident might be related to them.
After arriving at Lujia Village, Zhang Chulan did not rush to take action, but first found an inn to stay in. He planned to first understand the situation of the village before making any plans.
The next morning, Zhang Chulan began his investigation. He first visited the elderly in the village, trying to get some information about the Canglong from them.
"The Azure Dragon?" A white-haired old man heard this, a hint of surprise in his eyes. "That's the pride of our village."
Zhang Chulan's heart moved, and he quickly asked: "Old man, can you tell me in detail?"
The old man sighed and slowly recounted the history of the Canglong. It turned out to be an ancient warship, once a vital weapon for Lüjia Village in defending itself against foreign invaders. It had repeatedly performed remarkable feats in numerous naval battles, earning it the reputation of "the Overlord of the Seas." However, just a few decades ago, the Canglong mysteriously disappeared, and has never been heard from since.
"Missing?" Zhang Chulan heard this and couldn't help but feel a strong premonition in his heart, "This might be the key to solving the whole mystery."
After bidding farewell to the old man, Zhang Chulan began to wander the village, trying to find more clues about the Canglong. He visited every corner of the village and questioned everyone who might know the inside story. However, apart from the legends and stories about the Canglong, he did not find any substantial clues.
As night fell, Zhang Chulan sat by the inn window, gazing out at the nightscape, lost in thought. He recalled the old man's story of the Canglong, and Fatty Zhao's mention of the Queen of Nasen Island and Biyou Village. How could these seemingly unrelated elements appear simultaneously in his life?
Suddenly, a thought flashed through his mind: "Could it be that what they are looking for is the Azure Dragon?"
Thinking of this, Zhang Chulan couldn't help but feel excited. If his guess was correct, then as long as he found the Canglong, he could solve all the mysteries.
The next day, Zhang Chulan resumed his investigation. He searched every corner of the village, trying to find any clues related to the Canglong. Finally, in an abandoned shipyard, he found some debris that looked like the wreckage of the Canglong.
"Sure enough!" Zhang Chulan had an idea and immediately collected the fragments and prepared to take them back for research.
However, just as he was about to leave, a figure suddenly appeared in front of him. It was a mysterious man in a black robe, with a half mask on his face, revealing only a pair of deep eyes.
"Who are you?" Zhang Chulan asked vigilantly.
The mysterious man didn't answer, but simply gave him a cold look before turning and walking away. Zhang Chulan's heart tightened, and he quickly chased after him. However, the mysterious man was extremely agile, and in the blink of an eye, he disappeared into the night.
Zhang Chulan knew that he might have attracted the other party's attention. He had to be more careful to uncover the mystery of all this.
At the same time, Fatty Zhao and Xu Si were also closely following the development of the situation. They collected information through various channels, trying to find out the true purpose of the Queen of Nasen Island and the people of Biyou Village.
"Fourth brother, what do you think they are looking for?" asked Fatty Zhao.
Xu Si shook his head. "I'm not sure, but it's definitely not a good thing. We must find Zhang Chulan as soon as possible to see if he has found anything."
Just as they were talking, a subordinate hurried in: "Fourth Master, Fatty, there's news from Zhang Chulan."
Fatty Zhao and Xu Si listened intently. Zhang Chulan's subordinate told them everything he had discovered. After hearing this, their expressions grew serious.
"It seems that our guess is correct." Xu Si said in a deep voice, "They are indeed looking for the Canglong."
Fatty Zhao nodded: "We must act immediately and not let their plan succeed."
However, just as they were about to take action, an even more shocking news came: the ancestor of Longhu Mountain left a prophecy, foreshadowing that Longhu Mountain was about to face an unprecedented crisis.
Li Qiankun, a prominent young man from Longhu Mountain, was filled with unease upon hearing the news. Standing atop the mountain, gazing at the distant sea of clouds, his heart heavy.
"Qian Kun, don't worry too much." The young Taoist priest beside him tried to comfort him, "The ancestor's prediction may not be true."
Li Qiankun shook his head slightly: "I know, but I can't take it lightly."
After saying that, he turned and walked towards the back mountain.
The back mountain is a pure land in Li Qiankun's heart, with green mountains and clear waters, birds singing and flowers blooming. Xinghua lives here, leading a peaceful life. Every time Li Qiankun comes here, he can feel a sense of peace and tranquility.
"Hey, Qiankun, why are you here?" Xinghua showed a surprised smile on her face when she saw Li Qiankun.
"I came to see you." Li Qiankun responded with a smile, but his eyes fell on Li Yue involuntarily. Li Yue was his sister and the softest place in his heart.
"Brother!" Li Yue ran over happily when she saw Li Qiankun, with a happy smile on her face.
Li Qiankun squatted down and gently stroked Li Yue's head: "Yue'er, how have you been recently?"
"It's fine, brother, look, this is the meal that Sister Xinghua and I made together. Try it." Li Yue took Li Qiankun's hand and led him to the dining table.