After leaving Quelongtan, Zheng He's ship was like a bird out of a cage, no longer restrained, and sailed straight to Qixing Island, a hundred miles away.

After the boat had been sailing for more than a day, we suddenly saw several islands appearing on the vast sea. They looked different in size from a distance. One of the larger islands had a mountain peak hundreds of feet high, reaching into the sky, with waterfalls falling straight down from the top of the mountain. It was quite a bit like this.

The feeling of outer wonderland.

Except for Zheng He, this was the first time for everyone to come here, and they couldn't help but be amazed. A subordinate asked jokingly: "Master Zheng, is that the Seven Star Island in front of you? It is indeed extraordinary."

Zheng He said with a smile: "Outsiders think this big island is Qixing Island. In fact, it is not the case. Qixing Island is seven islands that echo each other. According to the position, they are called Tianshu, Tianxuan, Tianji, Tianquan, and Yuheng.

, Kaiyang, Fluctuating Light, exactly corresponds to the number of the Big Dipper. The largest island in front of us is Tianshu Main Island."

As he spoke, the boat had arrived less than three miles away from Tianshu Island. The scenery on the island became clearer and clearer, and many birds and animals could be vaguely seen in the forest. However, it seemed that there were no human traces at all, and it seemed like an uninhabited desert island.

Zheng He saw everyone's surprise and said: "This island seems to be deserted. If a stranger comes here without permission, it will be difficult to approach. If he insists on landing on the island, I am afraid that the ship will be destroyed and everyone will die."

Everyone was very puzzled. They really couldn't see what was wrong with this island. Even if there was an ambush on the island, it would only happen after they landed on the island. Why couldn't they even board the island?

Zheng He stopped explaining and gave the order: "Lower the sails, stop the rudder, and listen to my orders!"

The subordinates quickly gave the order, the sails were furled, and the speed of the boat quickly slowed down.

Zheng He stood on the bow of the boat, carefully observing the water.

I saw only microwaves rippling on the sea surface, nothing unusual could be seen.

Suddenly, the color of the water on the sea seemed to change slightly, and there was a faint dark seawater mixed in it, like a large black band hidden under the blue waves. Zheng He shouted: "Return to the rudder, turn the bow of the ship upside down, quickly!"

Upon hearing this, the subordinates quickly gave the order and saw the boat quickly turning around under the skillful operation of the sailors.

At this time, the boat, which was already very slow, suddenly picked up speed after turning its bow upside down, and headed diagonally towards Tianshu Island.

Zheng He shouted again: "Raise the sails and add more power!"

Everyone quickly raised the sail again and rowed hard in the opposite direction.

Strangely enough, even as everyone was rowing outwards, the boat was still moving slowly towards Tianshu Island. The scene was quite strange.

Zheng He breathed a sigh of relief at this time: "I haven't been back for more than ten years, and this star gate is still so dangerous and difficult to enter."

It turns out that there is a very strong undercurrent passing under the water one mile outside Tianshu Island. If an ordinary ship does not know what is going on and rashly passes by the undercurrent, coupled with the speed of the ship itself, it will lose control in an instant and be swept away by the undercurrent and rush to the shore reef.

, it is useless to lower the sails and stop the ship at this time. At worst, the ship will be stranded, and at worst, the ship will be destroyed and people will be killed.

If you reverse the bow of the boat in advance, apply force in the opposite direction, and grasp the direction and timing well, you can offset the momentum of the undercurrent, and you can safely sail out of the undercurrent range and reach the shore. However, only people on the island know this method, and it is difficult for outsiders to do so.

Peep.

Everyone didn't know the reason for this, but they were just amazed. Zheng He didn't explain it in detail because it was a secret of his sect.

As soon as the boat arrived at the shore, several men in green shirts appeared from nowhere, each carrying a long sword on his back. One of them took a few steps forward, raised his hands and shouted: "Li Changsong, the eldest disciple of the Beidou Nebula Sect,

I am here to welcome Senior Brother Zheng He as ordered by my teacher. You have worked hard all the way, Senior Brother!"

Zheng He was shocked in his heart. His master had the opportunity to see and it seemed that he had expected his arrival. He then handed over his hands and said: "Junior brother, you are so polite. I have excused you for waiting for a long time. How is he doing, master?"

Li Changsong smiled and said: "Master is in good health, eating well and sleeping soundly. Master is retreating on Tianji Island. He asked me to ask my senior brother to stay for a few days. Senior brother, please come with me first." As he said this, he turned to ask Zheng.

and go first.

Zheng He sighed secretly, thinking that it was an unlucky time for him to come this time. His master's whereabouts were erratic, and he didn't know how long this retreat would take. Although the emperor did not clearly say when the order would be returned, it would not be appropriate if it lasted longer.

.But the matter has come to this, and now that we have come, we will settle down, so we have to return to the old place and stay for a few more days. Zheng He turned around and said, "Ma Long will follow me to the island, and the others will be on standby on the boat."

After lunch, we got off the boat and walked towards the island.

Li Changsong was by his side, greeting Zheng He and saying goodbye as they walked. He talked about Zheng He's many extraordinary achievements in the past few years, with a look of admiration on his face.

When Zheng He was in the sect, he belonged to the Yi generation, and was older than the eldest disciple of the eldest brother. Although Li Changsong was the eldest disciple of the eldest brother, he was much younger than Zheng He. He had only heard various rumors about this senior brother.

But I have never seen a real person, I have always longed for it, and I was naturally a little excited to see it today.

Zheng He didn't care, and while chatting, he walked up the stairs and admired the scenery on the island. Zheng He suddenly asked casually: "There are many talented people in the school, and it is said that there are many outstanding figures in the younger generation."

Li Changsong's face turned red, thinking that Zheng He was praising him, and continued: "Senior brother is far away in the capital, but he knows the master's sect very well. Master has been cultivating young people with great pains, and there are indeed a few with eldest names who are quite good. Senior brother, you are

They are very skilled in martial arts. If you have the opportunity, please give them some pointers." As he spoke, he not only flattered Zheng He, but also secretly raised the status of his eldest disciple.

Zheng He has been hanging around the emperor all year round, and these little tricks can't be heard. Knowing that Li Changsong is deliberately trying to please him, he must have a secular heart and hopes to find a career. But the master's sect has strict rules and the old man doesn't say anything. Zheng He

I didn't dare to agree to anything casually, so I casually made a haha: "I will stay on the island for a few more days this time, and I will have the opportunity to meet all the junior brothers."

Li Changsong was deep in thought and did not ask Zheng He about the purpose of his trip. He just picked up the topics that Zheng He was interested in and chatted. Unknowingly, after walking for more than half an hour, his eyes suddenly opened up and a courtyard with green tiles and white walls appeared.

In front of us, each courtyard occupies a small area. They are built in twos and threes according to the mountain and scattered among the sparse forests.

Li Changsong introduced diligently: "Opposite here is the main hall, the Pole Star Hall, where Master usually lives. The one on the left is the Yanxing Palace, where the disciples practice Taoism and compete with each other. The one on the right is up.

The shorter rows are the dormitories and guest rooms of the disciples, and further back there are the Sutra Storage Cave, Sword Washing Pond, White Dragon Waterfall and other places. Later I will take my senior brother to settle down first and then look around. Now.

It's morning class time, and there's no one in the dormitory. They're all making noise in Yanxinggong."

Zheng He said: "There is no rush. I haven't returned for many years, and the appearance of our master has changed a lot. Let's take a walk first and go to Yanxing Palace to see our junior brothers."

Li Changsong said with a smile: "Master has been away in seclusion these days, and those gangsters have become more and more unruly. If it weren't for my junior brother who had to restrain me, I would have torn down the roof of this star palace. Now that senior brother is here, it's just the right time.

Set good rules for them."

Zheng He shook his head and smiled, then took the lead and walked over.

The group of people came to the mountain gate. Before they entered, they heard a lot of noise and shouting in the courtyard. Listening carefully, it seemed that they were placing bets. No wonder it was so lively.

Zheng He made a gesture to signal everyone to be silent, and the group quietly walked through the door.

I saw a large open space in front of the door, which was paved with blue bricks. It was very smooth and solid. It was a good place for martial arts training. There were several palaces above the open space, which must have been a place for teaching scriptures and learning skills.

There was no one in the hall at this time, but there were dozens of green-shirted disciples gathered in the open space outside the hall. They were concentrating on listening to a young disciple speak. No one noticed that Zheng He and his party had entered the courtyard.

Just listen to the young disciple saying loudly: "Today we have an old rule and a new way of playing. We still reach for the stars in seven steps, but today we have to add some colorful clouds to the stars. Within one stick of incense, whoever breaks the clouds and reaches for the stars first will win."

You will win. There are no taboos in the competition, and everyone can show off their magical powers. Brothers and sisters, bet your hands and leave your hands. If you bet more, you will get more, if you bet less, you will get less. If you don’t bet, you won’t be able to do it."

I saw everyone gathered in a semicircle, and there was an incense table in front of it. It looked like it was temporarily dragged from some palace. There was an incense burner on the table, and three incense sticks about a foot long were inserted in it. At this time, the incense head

It was flickering bright and dim, and there was a curl of green smoke.

About ten feet away from the incense table, there stood a man and a woman. The man was wearing an ordinary green shirt, but the woman was wearing a goose-yellow shirt. It was Master Kukai's favorite disciple Yu Zhen'er. The man looked dumbfounded, obviously not interested.

Not standing there voluntarily.

Zheng He and his entourage stood silently behind the crowd, watching every move in the venue.

Li Changsong whispered: "Senior brother, these guys must have finished their homework, but their behavior is also nonsense. I will stop them right now."

Zheng He waved his hand and whispered: "Wait a minute, let's take a look first. Tell me about those people."

Li Changsong glanced at the field and said: "The woman in yellow is called Yu Zhen'er. She is the master's proud disciple. She has achieved 70% of the Tiangang Finger, and she is the first among the young disciples. The man next to her is the eldest disciple.

The third disciple of my generation, named Zhou Changyan, specializes in swordsmanship, and has already achieved fifty percent success with the Seven Star Sword."

After a pause, he continued: "The boy in charge is a close disciple of the master, his name is Wang Changfeng. This boy seems to have no talent in martial arts. He does not do his job and is idle all day long. He is often punished by the master, but the old man loves him very much.
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