Escort

Chapter 418
Nine days later, the fleet arrived at Yunmeng Lake. Yunmeng Lake is located at the junction of Yunzhou and Qingzhou. It got its name because of the transpiration of water vapor on the lake. The boats passed through it as if they were driving in the clouds. As far as the eyes could see, there was a vast expanse of white mist. , I have to feel the magic of nature, but at this moment, everyone on the boat has no time to appreciate this spectacle, but they all look like they are facing an enemy.

The perennial water vapor on Yunmeng Lake is not just a simple spectacle. It is also a natural barrier for the water bandits here. Moisture, so it is not affected much, but the sight of passing merchants is often blocked by this moisture, and merchant ships are not noticed when they are being followed. Moreover, the water bandits on Yunmeng Lake are all driven by special small boats with high mobility. Strong, elusive, come and go freely, many merchant ships are robbed here every year.

However, the otaku and others are not worried about these water bandits. After all, with the luxurious armed forces on the twelve ships, it’s fine if the water bandits don’t come. If they come, they will definitely feel like being robbed. Everyone What is really worried is the elite group of hundreds of people in the green forest, or to be more precise, the master of the harmony between man and nature.

Master Kuxuan and Escort Zhang happened to be on the same boat, the old monk frowned slightly as he looked at the white mist around him, and remained silent.

The otaku leaned forward, "What are you worried about, master?"

"Tonight...may not be peaceful." Master Kuxuan bowed his head and softly recited a Buddha's mantra.

"Master, did he find something?" Escort Zhang tried his best to open his eyes wide and scanned around, but unfortunately he couldn't see anything except water vapor.

"Well, we were already being watched as soon as we entered Yunmeng Lake, and three small boats were following us two miles away from the fleet." Master Kuxuan said slowly.

The otaku was taken aback when he heard the words, "Two miles? Damn, it's real or not, now I can barely see two feet away."

At this time, Han Qing's voice came from behind, "Hehe, Master Ba is really powerful. I never thought that there would be shadow guards in this Yunmeng Lake."

Master Kuxuan shook his head, "Mr. Han misunderstood, the shadow guard has been completely disbanded after the eighth prince was seriously injured, this time I got the news, it was all because of a coincidence, an old guard in the palace happened to be in Yunmeng Lake after resigning from his old age and returning home. Living in seclusion nearby, for the sake of Master Ba, the other party just sent me a warning message."

Only then did Escort Zhang suddenly realize that this old monk could not really see two miles away, but someone had tipped him off.

Master Kuxuan didn't seem to want to chat with Han Qing, so he found an excuse and went back to the cabin.

Han Qing looked thoughtfully at his leaving back, and said leisurely after a while, "Hey, don't you think this old guy is suspicious?"

"Nonsense, all of you are trying to grab my dart, which one doesn't look suspicious." The otaku rolled his eyes.

"Haha, you're right, but at least we haven't concealed our purpose, only this old monk has never been known what he wants to do. The eighth prince is the one with the deepest thoughts among all the princes. Xuan Yi repeatedly reiterated that they are not interested in this batch of gold, but I still find it hard to imagine that after paying so much on this journey, the Eighth Prince really does not ask for anything in return, but just wants to learn to do good deeds."

When Han Qing said this, the otaku also felt that Master Kuxuan's attitude was indeed too positive. No, it should be said that this old monk was more active than people from other forces. Uniting everyone to deal with the green forest forces is far beyond ordinary investment, but the Eighth Prince did not show enough desire for this batch of gold.

Or is it true that their goal is not this batch of gold, but something else?The otaku's heart skipped a beat, thinking of some possibility, he couldn't help but gasped, "Well... May I ask where the Eighth Prince got hurt?"

The expression on Han Qing's face suddenly became very exciting when he heard the words, "Three years ago, two princes were assassinated. Among them, the fourteenth prince died, and the eighth prince was seriously injured and disabled. Under investigation, this was a big scandal in the royal family at the time. Only the person involved knew the details, but as the saying goes, there is no impenetrable wall in the world. Later, according to the doctor who examined the eighth prince's injuries, the eighth prince's injury happened to be on the lower body , I am afraid that he will be inhumane in the future..."

"Pfft~ In other words, this guy has changed from the most promising prince to a living eunuch. This life turning point may be a bit big, and he must feel uncomfortable. After all, not every eunuch has the desire to become Sima Qian, nor is he Every eunuch has a treasure ship sailing to the west, so it seems that he sent people this time probably not to help you but to harm you."

"Kill us? It's impossible..." Han Qing hesitated, "After all, it is impossible for him to sit in that position, and offending so many princes at the same time will not do him any good. With the eighth prince's usual ingenuity , It is impossible to make such a stupid move."

"Indeed, from a normal person's point of view, there is indeed no benefit in doing so, but...don't forget, the Eighth Prince you are talking about is no longer the Eighth Prince." Zhang Dabao snapped his fingers, "According to a certain A survey report shows that after experiencing a major change in life, most people will either learn to be grateful and be kind to the world because of the help of those around them, or become cynical and hate the world. Based on what you know about the Eighth Prince, what kind of person will he be? What about people?"

Han Qing is sweating profusely, judging from the eighth prince's living environment, after he was injured, a group of brothers and sisters were all singing and dancing, eager to set off firecrackers and open champagne. From this point of view, he must not be the first type of person, that is to say, now It is likely that his mind has been distorted, and the instinct that drove him to survive after the long-standing life goal was destroyed has turned into hatred.

"So you want to say that the reason why he is so enthusiastic this time is to catch us all?"

"No, we should all be small characters in his eyes, and his brothers should be the ones he hates the most, so his ultimate goal should still be this batch of gold."

"What do you mean, didn't you say that his goal is not to scold this batch of gold, and he is already like that... What's the use of this batch of gold?"

"His goal should be more accurate to say that he does not want us to get this batch of gold." The otaku sighed. "As for what method he uses to deal with us, I think we will find out tonight."

(End of this chapter)