Qiu Jing's clothes were soaked and it was very uncomfortable to sit there, so he stood up and shivered when the cool breeze blew. He looked at the river, trying to find something to do.

So, he fished out a few corpses that had not drifted far from the river and put them on the shore. He also picked up some planks from the river left behind after the ship was bombed.

When Pei Jing jumped into the water for the last time, the target he was looking for was clear: Hanyue Sword.

Sheng Yue took it away when he was first arrested and placed it in the cabin before the explosion. It was an ancient sword made of black iron. It was probably still intact and had just fallen into the river.

But he couldn't see clearly underwater at night, and even though he was in a narrow river, the area to find was quite large. Qiu Jing searched for a while, and when he felt a little tired, he gave up decisively and returned to the shore.

Qiu Jing had just stood still and was about to wring the water from his clothes when he suddenly saw a figure on the other side. Qiu Jing's expression condensed. The person on the other side had already used Qinggong and flew over.

It was Gu Ling... Qiu Jing felt relieved and breathed a long sigh of relief, He ran away? Gu Ling fell next to Qiu Jing, He used poison.

There's nothing we can do about it. Qiu Jing sighed, He's immune to all poisons, so you still have to avoid him.

The Great God is also a mortal body. Relatively speaking, Sheng Yue has an absolute advantage when it comes to using poison. A smart person like him must have powerful poison in his body. If necessary, people who know him will retreat immediately if he takes it out, otherwise it will be very dangerous.

Gu Ling looked at the corpses and wooden boards on the shore, and then heard Qiu Jing say, The Hanyue Sword should be in the river, but I didn't find it.

We'll look for him again during the day, Gu Ling said.

The two searched the corpses and found nothing useful, so they buried them in the nearby woods. After doing this, it was almost dawn.

When Gu Ling removed the nail board he had placed in the river in advance, he found the Hanyue Sword, which was blocked by the nail board. The scabbard was blown up, leaving only the sword itself intact.

Qiu Jing leaned over and pulled Gu Ling out of the river. Looking around, the dark environment gradually became clearer, Where is this?

Gu Ling answered with two words, Qian Guo.

Qiu Jing's mouth twitched slightly, I know. Sheng Yue wanted to take him out to sea, and of course he would be in Qian Kingdom before going out to sea. Near Maple City. Gu Ling said.

Qiu Jing was stunned for a moment. Some people he hadn't thought of for a long time. When he was still Chen Yun, he had been pretending to look for Chen Xiao, the youngest son of the Chen family, for many years, and later found him in Maple City based on the clues provided by Gu Ling and Su Liang. In a flash, those people and their past seemed like a world away.

Qiu Jing spoke again, Will Sheng Yue vent his anger on innocent people by escaping? Gu Ling stared at the fish-belly white sky in the east, No.

I think he is very vicious. Qiu Jing said.

Yes. But he is very shrewd, and making extraneous matters will not do him any good. This was Gu Ling's judgment. In Bei'an County at that time, Sheng Yue said that he did not want to bully children. Of course, this may be hypocritical, but it can also be seen that Sheng Yue acted cleanly and did not want to create meaningless hatred, which would not do him any good. In other words, he is a person who considers the consequences of doing things and is not impulsive.

At this time, Sheng Yue was injured and had to hide and return to Xingluo Island as soon as possible. Killing people hastily will only deepen the conflict with Gu Ling and the determination to kill him, and increase the risk of being exposed.

I hope so. Qiu Jing sighed, Then what should we do? Go home, or... Gu Ling looked at Qiu Jing and said, I'll go home, and you go to Xingluo Island.

Qiu Jing immediately frowned, Although I believe you and I'm not afraid of death, are you too cruel to me? You only show up after so long. What if Sheng Yue finds out that I'm fake before and he wants to kill me? ? You blew up the ship last night, and I had to rely on Sheng Yue's quick reaction to survive. If he didn't react, I might only have my upper body left. Now you want me to go to Xingluo Island by myself? Gu Ling, are you right? Other friends are not like this, is there any misunderstanding between us?

I didn't ask you to pretend to be me. Gu Ling looked calm.

Qiu Jing hummed, I took the initiative, but I didn't expect you to be so heartless. What do you want? Gu Ling asked back.

Qiu Jing's expression froze, and he suddenly felt that what he just said was too pretentious...Yeah, what does he want? It was he who proposed the exchange of identities, which was safer, and it turned out to be true. What he said seemed like Gu Ling had put him in danger, but it was his own choice. He wanted to replace Gu Ling and fall into Sheng Yue's hands. Of course

There would be a risk of exposure, and it would certainly not be easy to escape. He was actually mentally prepared for these, but why couldn't he help but express his dissatisfaction?

After a while, Qiu Jing spoke with an awkward look on his face, To be honest, I always feel that you have always treated me as an outsider. You treat me differently from Nian Jincheng and Lin Wei. Although they both seem cold, But most indifferent to me.”

Gu Ling frowned slightly, You want me to be more enthusiastic towards you?

The word enthusiasm doesn't match Gu Ling at all... Qiu Jing shook his head, No, it's just... forget it, I've just been thinking randomly lately, it's nothing, let's go. You want me to go to Xingluo Island, it's already to the south. It’s okay to just go home.”

Gu Ling shook his head, I was just joking when I asked you to go to Xingluo Island. Qiu Jing paused, and what he said seemed even more ridiculous...

I don't hate you, don't think too much. Gu Ling said, flying across the river to the other side.

Qiu Jing stood there, reacted for a while, and couldn't help laughing. Yes, that's probably what he wanted. Even though it still sounds quite cold, this is indeed the doubt and uneasiness in his subconscious: because of the past, he always felt that Gu Ling hated him, and this time the two of them went out to work alone, which amplified his feeling. . Qiu Jing reached the other side and caught up with Gu Ling, You can predict the unknown, is it true?

Gu Ling shook his head, Fake.

Then you can read minds? Qiu Jing asked. Gu Ling shook his head again, No.

Qiu Jing then asked, I've wanted to say it for a long time. Why did Su Liang call you Great God? You must have some special ability, right? Gu Ling nodded, Because I'm very good-looking.

Qiu Jing:......

Are you sure you don't need me to go to Xingluo Island? If you want to go, I won't stop you.

This...I don't really want to go. So where are we going now? Kasyapa City.

At this time, the boundaries between the three kingdoms have been broken down, and the world has been officially unified. Duanmu Chen ascended the throne again a few days ago and became the sole emperor.

Although it is customary to still say that a certain area is the Kingdom of Qian or the Kingdom of Yan, it is just a place name, and the city of Kasyapa is no longer a border. In order to prevent unrest in the original Yan Kingdom, troops were still stationed in the city of Kasyapa.

When Gu Ling and Qiu Jing arrived at Kasyapa City, Lin Wei was not there. Previously, he and Nian Jincheng went to Yuan Yanguo to take over the army and stabilize the situation. Nian Jincheng also brought Yan Yu with him.

Not long ago, he discovered that Yan Yu was happy, so Nian Jincheng brought her back. He just returned to Kasyapa City yesterday and was preparing to return to Beijing tomorrow.

Nian Jincheng was surprised when he saw Gu Ling appear, A Ling, why are you here? Qiu Jing silently called A Ling in his heart, feeling strange.

Gu Ling briefly told Nian Jincheng the reason for the incident, and Nian Jincheng asked him what his next plans were and whether he was going to Xingluo Island.

I'll take Yan Yu home, and you and Qiu Jing will go to Xingluo Island. Gu Ling said. Nian Jincheng said calmly, It's not funny.

Qiu Jing: ...Indeed. Gu Ling doesn't have to joke if he doesn't know how.

In fact, Gu Ling wanted to come to Kasyapa City to see if there was any news about Lao Mu and Cen Man. They have been going to Xingluo Island for a long time. If there is any news, it will be spread to Kasyapa City first.

No. Nian Jincheng shook his head, Both here and Nanshan City have arranged people to pick up Senior Mu and Senior Cen, but there has been no news since they went to sea.

Seeing Gu Ling's silence, Qiu Jing asked, If you go, wouldn't it suit their wishes? You are the one they want to catch.

But now, in addition to Lao Bai and Yuan Ying at the beginning, Lao Mu and Cen Man may also be controlled by Xingluo Island. Saving people is the most important thing at the moment.

Moreover, Gu Ling and Su Liang have always wanted to figure out the purpose of the people on Xingluo Island in trying to capture a time traveler alive. This is the core of all conflicts. If we could find out, maybe things would become much simpler.

Qiu Jing and Nian Jincheng both disapproved of Gu Ling's initiative to go to Xingluo Island. They felt that he should stay home and use defense as offense. Since Xingluo Island's target was him, they would definitely go out to find him again.

Let me go and pretend to be you. As long as I'm not discovered, I should be able to figure out what they want to do with you. Qiu Jing looked serious.

Nian Jincheng shook his head, I don't think it's appropriate. Once you get to Xingluo Island, don't even think about leaving. Even if you can get very important news, you can't tell us the news. The gain outweighs the loss. Besides, I think it's hard for you not to be It was found to be false. The same goes for A Ling. Unless you can sneak in and investigate without being discovered, once you reveal your identity and they catch you, they will never give you any chance to escape. Xingluo Island is their territory, then All the guys are top-notch

Hands, Ah Ling, no matter how good your martial arts skills are, it may be meaningless once you get to the island. If you are caught, we will be very disappointed. Qiu Jing nodded immediately, Yes. Gu Ling must not fall into the hands of the enemy.

After Gu Ling was silent for a moment, he looked at Qiu Jing and said, It's better you go. Qiu Jing was stunned for a moment, Pretending to be you? Didn't you say that's not possible? Gu Ling shook his head, No. Lead the troops and attack by force.

Qiu Jing and Nian Jincheng both looked serious, and then heard Gu Ling continue to say, Xingluo Island is surrounded by forests. Bring enough explosives and kerosene to attack with fire.

Qiu Jing's eyes narrowed, It's feasible...but the other party will definitely use explosives to blow up our ship.

Nian Jincheng said thoughtfully, It's not necessarily a bombing, it's a deterrent to them. That's their territory. If they don't want to lose both sides and be forced to abandon Xingluo Island, they should be more afraid of our attack.

Over the years, Mo Yan has recruited many masters to occupy Xingluo Island. Gu Ling speculated that there must be something special on the island that prevented them from landing. Min Rou also mentioned before that there is a mysterious forbidden place on the island.

Now that things have happened, Gu Ling feels that he has already arrived at the beach. Returning home and always being on guard against Xingluo Island taking action again is not a long-term solution. He didn't like being so passive, and he didn't want Su Liang to worry for a long time.

Precisely because there are secrets on Xingluo Island that can't be seen through secrets, it's better to simply change the strategy and take the initiative, push the fight to the surface, and force the people on the island to no longer be able to hide. The first step is to force them to release the person they arrested. Sometimes, strong threats of violence are necessary to open a breakthrough.

Okay, I'll go with the troops! Qiu Jing figured out Gu Ling's plan and felt that it was the best choice at the moment. You are the regent, so you don't need to ask the emperor for instructions when using troops. You have to prepare the explosives and bring the slings. Machine, prepare enough bows and arrows, and kerosene is not a problem.”

Is there anything you need me to do? Nian Jincheng asked Gu Ling. Gu Ling's expression was indifferent, You should take Yan Yu back to Beijing as soon as possible.

Then you... Nian Jincheng felt that Gu Ling should go to Xingluo Island with Qiu Jing. Gu Ling nodded, I will conceal my identity.

That's fine. Nian Jincheng sighed slightly, Then it's settled. Whatever you need, I'll arrange for the people to be ready before leaving. How many soldiers do you plan to bring? I'll arrange for the elite in the city to go with you. The ships are ready .”

Late at night five days later.

Ten ships were launched from the Liuxian River between Nanshan City and Kasyapa City. Five hundred elite soldiers lined up on the shore boarded the ships and headed east. They could go to sea before dawn.

This secret operation tells the soldiers that they are going to a certain island to suppress bandits. Previously, gangsters on the island colluded with the Liang royal family and assassinated the emperor several times.

No one knew that Gu Ling had come to Kasyapa City. From the beginning to the end, the only one who appeared publicly was Qiu Jing. He was also the leader, and there was a young general beside him, Qi Jun disguised as Gu Ling.

A long time ago, Qi Jun once pretended to be Gu Ling, and the two were very similar in stature. Now Qi Jun is far away in Liang Kingdom and doesn't know that Gu Ling is pretending to be him. The time difference caused by such a long distance will also make it impossible for people in Kasyapa City and Xingluo Island to know Qi Jun's whereabouts. He is not a high-status general.

This is just to deceive others. Because both Nanshan City and Kasyapa City may have spies on Xingluo Island.

However, if the informant wants to spread the news, he has to go by sea. Even if he discovers something is wrong, it is not very possible to spread the news to Mo Yan before Qiu Jing's fleet arrives at Xingluo Island. There was only one route, and Xizuo first had to avoid Qiu Jing's sight.

If he's lucky, Qiu Jing plans to see if he can have an accidental encounter with Sheng Yue, who is rushing home after being injured. By then, the sky is high and the sea is vast, and he no longer has to worry about Sheng Yue using poison. With one command, one person can be divided with one arrow. He can be shot into a sieve in minutes.

It was Qiu Jing's first time to go to sea, and when he saw the sunrise over the sea for the first time, he couldn't help but marvel at its magnificence. Gu Ling, who was standing next to Qiu Jing, looked calm and said, I don't want to watch it with you.

Qiu Jing hummed, I know you are thinking about Su Liang, can you consider how I feel as a lonely person?

Gu Ling nodded, That's right, I have something to remind you.

Qiu Jing looked confused, What?

One of the people we want to save on this trip is Yuan Ying. Lin Wei has fallen in love with her. If you don't want to fall out with Lin Wei again, stay away from her then. Gu Ling looked calm.

Qiu Jing looked at the sky speechlessly, Thank you for reminding me. There is something I also want to remind you. Gu Ling looked into the distance without asking.

Qiu Jing looked serious, From our mother's point of view, you should call me cousin.

Gu Ling nodded, Considering that Su Liang is your grandfather's apprentice, you should call me uncle. I don't mind discussing things on their own terms.

Qiu Jing's face stiffened, Forget it, just pretend I didn't mention it. Suddenly he missed Lin Wei very much, and he would never be left alone with him. Unlike now, it was too cold to go out with Gu Ling.

Qiu Jing deeply felt that Su Liang was attracted to Gu Ling because he was good-looking. If his face was not beautiful enough, who could bear his temper?

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