Chapter 893 - Chapter 893: Falling Into the Water
Chapter 893: Falling Into the Water
Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios
“I’m sorry. I’m too timid. Being chosen to enter the academy is the luckiest thing in my life… Ah
Chen Lian apologized weakly. She was about to say more when the ship seemed to have hit something and stopped.
“W-what’s going on? Why did we stop?”
Chen Lian’s tears were forced back as she asked in a trembling voice.
Fang Lan and Mu Feng were still rowing, but the boat couldn’t move. The few of them thought of something and their faces turned pale.
Chen Lian hugged Mu Feng’s arm tightly and said weakly, “Brother Mu Feng…”
Mu Feng looked around at the quiet surroundings and comforted her gently. “It’s fine. Don’t be afraid.”
Wang Mingyue and Jiang Wanlin carefully stood up and looked out. They didn’t see anything. If there was anything, it should be at the bottom of the ship.
Dong, dong, dong, dong—
There was a knock from the bottom of the boat.
Chen Lian screamed in fear.
“Stop pretending.”
Wang Mingyue mocked coldly. She turned to Fang Lan and said, “Fang Lan, pee into the lake. The True Essence Venerable One said that a boy’s urine can exorcize evils.”
Fang Lan’s face heated up and she begged for mercy. “My goodness, this depends on the occasion.”
No matter how brave he was, he wouldn’t dare to pee at this time.
Wang Mingyue pouted. “Then what should we do? We can’t move now and we won’t be able to complete the mission. If she doesn’t let us complete the mission, it’s normal for you to teach her a lesson. Everyone knows that we have to pick the softest persimmon. If we don’t do anything, won’t we really be in her clutches?”
Fang Lan was silent. Her words were rough but reasonable.
He looked at Mu Feng and the others and said, “Then, turn around and don’t look.”
Fang Lan was about to take off her belt when the boat swayed. Then, it sped towards the lake.
Fang Lan almost fell off the ship. Wang Mingyue pulled quickly, so he only fell back into the cabin.
By the time the boat stopped, they had arrived at the center of a lotus flower. Lotus flowers and lotus seeds surrounded them on all sides.
Chen Lian was still sobbinz. She was frizhtened. Mu Fenz comforted her carefully.
Jiang Wanlin and the others looked at each other and did not say anything. They began to pick the lotus seeds.
Jiang Wanlin even went to Mu Feng’s side and plucked the lotus seeds beside him before putting them in her pocket. The lotus seeds were not easy to pick. They had to use a lot of strength to pluck them.
Mu Feng paused for a moment before reacting. He immediately pushed Chen Lian away and began to pick lotuses.
Chen Lian wiped the tears from the corners of her eyes and began to help.
The ship began to sway, too.
“Ah… there’s a ghost, a ghost…
Chen Lian shouted and fell into the cabin.
Mu Feng hurriedly squatted down and asked with concern, “Lian’er, what’s wrong?”
Chen Lian grabbed the corner of Mu Feng’s shirt and said weakly, “Brother Mu
Feng, the lotus seed has turned into a human face. It’s so scary.”
Mu Feng looked at the lotus seedpod. There were no changes. He looked at Jiang Wanlin and the other two, who were still focused on picking the lotuses.
His eyes darkened and he said, “Lian’er, you might be tired. Sit down and rest. I’ll pick them.”
With that, Mu Feng ignored Chen Lian and continued picking lotuses. He had asked Chen Lian to come with him because he wanted her to help, but now it seemed that Chen Lian couldn’t help. If he delayed any longer, he really wouldn’t have any chance of winning.
The lotus seeds here were not easy to pick. Every stalk had to be plucked with a lot of strength.
Among the few of them, only Chen Lian was affected and could not do anything. Mu Feng was anxious. He already regretted it. If he had known earlier, he would not have brought Chen Lian along.
But regret was regret, the lotus picking still had to continue.
Jiang Wanlin and the others’ bags were all in front of them. Mu Feng didn’t know how many they had already picked.
“Dong dong dong—
The sound came from the bottom of the ship again. Chen Lian stood up like a frightened bird and leaned against Mu Feng.
Mu Feng was a little impatient, but when he saw Chen Lian’s pitiful look, he couldn’t bear to reprimand her. He comforted her patiently. “Lian’er, it’s fine. There are runes stuck on the ship. It’ll be fine.”
Chen Lian was really afraid. Because of fear, tears couldn’t help but well up in her eyes. She had been afraid of myths and legends since she was young. What she didn’t dare to tell others was that when she was sick, she would often see dead people.
She knew that some people who had passed away would not do anything. They just wanted to see their relatives.
However, some resentful ghosts could harm people. This was the case in the lake.
People said that the weak would be the first to be chosen as a substitute. Chen Lian felt that the daughter of the minister had chosen her.
She didn’t want to die. How could she get rid of it? A thought rose in Chen Lian’s heart. She wanted to find a substitute for the Water Ghost. If she had a substitute, she wouldn’t look for her.
On this ship, the person she hated the most was Jiang Wanlin.
An evil thought gradually took shape.
When the rocking of the ship gradually increased and waves gradually rose on the calm lake, Chen Lian felt that the heavens were simply helping her.
She stared at the bag on Jiang Wanlin’s body and waited for an opportunity.
The waves became bigger and bigger. Their clothes were wet from the splashing water, but the ship was trapped in the lotus flowers and could not advance or retreat.
“Ah… there’s a ghost…”
Chen Lian screamed loudly and bumped into Jiang Wanlin, sending her flying. However, the moment her body tilted, she also felt a huge force pulling her down. Chen Lian screamed, “Brother Mu Feng, save me…”
Chen Lian and Jiang Wanlin both fell into the water.
The waves surged, and Chen Lian and Jiang Wanlin were instantly pushed far away. The ship that was originally stuck was also pushed out.
Wang Mingyue and Fang Lan both looked anxious. Wang Mingyue said loudly, “Fang Lan, control the ship. I’ll take out the talisman paper. I’ll go down and save Wanwan. ”
Fang Lan immediately pulled Wang Mingyue and tore a rune. However, Mu Feng snatched it away. Mu Feng said calmly, “I know how to swim. I’m good at swimming. I’ll go. Can I have a few more?”
Fang Lan hesitated for a moment. Mu Feng had already crumpled four pieces in a row and stuffed them into his mouth. He jumped off the boat immediately. Wang Mingyue gritted her teeth. “Let’s control the ship and save them.”
There was only one rune on the boat now, and it was shaking very badly. The two of them could only stand steadily in the horse stance to barely keep the boat from capsizing.
After Mu Feng went into the water, he didn’t feel any pressure. Instead, the talisman in his mouth felt a faint heat. He swam towards Chen Lian.
Chen Lian was further away than Jiang Wanlin. He saved Chen Lian first. It was just a spur of the moment idea. If only Jiang Wanlin had died during this training.
Therefore, the moment Wang Mingyue suggested it, he immediately beat Fang Lan to it and even acted before him. There was only one rune left on the ship, so it was impossible for Wang Mingyue and Fang Lan to come down.
Jiang Wanlin didn’t know how to swim. She wouldn’t be able to hold on for long before she sank. He only needed to save Chen Lian slower to delay the best opportunity. Jiang Wanlin would definitely die.
Mu Feng went to the floating Chen Lian’s side and hugged her. Chen Lian was extremely touched and immediately grabbed Mu Feng. Leaning against Mu Feng, Chen Lian panted and opened up. “Brother Mu Feng, you really came to save me. I’m so happy. I was so scared.. There seems to be something in the water pulling me…”