Wet viviparity

Chapter 724 Boats and Barges, Notes
Jiang Hubiao led Black Owl westward, with a clear destination: the Five Organs Palace of the Valley Hidden Spirit Sect on Hunshui Mountain.

According to Jiang Hubiao, the Cangling Sect is the lineage of a certain ghost or deity in the human world. It has a close relationship with an old master in the Huangting Palace. Although the people in this heretical sect are of mixed quality, and humans and ghosts mingle together, they can still cultivate themselves due to the sect's rules and regulations.

Among the Hidden Spirit Sect was a friend of Jiang Hubiao, nicknamed "Lord Thief of Yuan," who was an old demon who had become a spirit. Jiang Hubiao and this old demon could be said to be the leading figures in the lewd pleasure quarters of the Heart Platform in Baoguang Prefecture.

Arriving at a white causeway, one sees distant mountains like dark eyebrows and nearby water shrouded in mist.

The two brothers rode tall horses, full of vigor and high spirits. After these days, Jiang Hubiao felt that Hei Xiao was just to his liking.

Although Xiao Di occasionally loses his temper, he can listen to what I say, never spoils the fun when we're having fun, and can even share his thoughts with me. These days have been incredibly enjoyable.

Upon seeing the scenery along the embankment, Jiang Hubiao, in a rare moment of leisure, was about to point out the beauty of the view when he noticed Xiaodi's somber expression. He assumed Xiaodi was still complaining about how, a few days ago, the two of them had encountered Xiangji, an old disciple of the Hengshan Baoshi sect, and how Xiaodi had tried to use magic to capture Yinle, but he had dissuaded him.

He then reined in his sturdy horse and began to impart his life experience to his younger brother.

“Brother Xiao, we are of noble status, members of the Jiang family, and are entitled to endless enjoyment. There is no need for us to do evil and seek gain outside.”

The reason we seek pleasure and nourishment outside is merely a fleeting whim, a momentary pleasure for a quiet moment. But you must understand the weight of the consequences, know that evil has never prevailed over good since ancient times, and never rely on your superior magical abilities to make enemies. Only in this way can you achieve lasting success.

Being lustful and greedy is not inherently wrong, but there are a few things to be aware of.

First, he often seeks pleasure in brothels and nightclubs. Second, even if he happens to encounter a beautiful woman and wants to engage in sexual intercourse, he will openly purchase her from her family with a large sum of money, or he will disguise himself as a handsome man to seduce her. Only when the woman is moved by the money and beauty and acts voluntarily is the best approach.

If a woman is truly virtuous and unyielding, and not tempted by wealth or sex, we will never force her.

If you're really in a hurry, you must find out the connection before taking action, and make sure to leave no loose ends afterward.

“Brother’s words are truly invaluable.”

Black Owl praised him aloud, but secretly thought to himself, "No wonder he's been spending so much time in brothels these days. He really thought Jiang Hubiao was a gentleman who knew how to enjoy women, and he even used Xiang Ji, the disciple of Baoshi, to test him out of fear of causing trouble and making things difficult to handle. It just goes to show that even wicked people have to use their brains a bit more when they do bad things."

Black Owl said casually on horseback, "But speaking of which, what fun do these mortal women have? I've heard that many beautiful and wanton women in various sects are happy to offer themselves up for sexual pleasure. In the Hidden Spirit Sect, there is a kind lady who is good at giving away her body."

Although I am not talented, I have a Buddhist heart that desires to benefit others with my own body. I wonder if there will be an opportunity to exchange ideas with the benevolent goddess.

Jiang Hubiao was very reluctant to discourage his younger brother. The Lady of Goodness had been a Taoist for many years and was a senior figure in the Hidden Spirit Sect. Only someone like his father, Jiang Shenhu, could be the one to offer her his bed.

Sensing the expectant look in his younger brother's eyes, he had no choice but to lie and say that the Good Goddess had already retired from the mountain and no longer performed the act of giving away her body.

At this moment, the weather suddenly changed. Just moments before, the sun was shining brightly, but in an instant, dark clouds, like ink spilled from the lake, surged up and pressed down heavily. A fierce wind swept across the land, whipping the willows on the embankment into a wild dance, and large raindrops, carrying the stench of the lake, pelted down.

"What an unexpected storm!"

Black Owl frowned slightly and looked around.

The boats on the lake have long since vanished without a trace. In the vast mist, only a painted boat can be seen, quietly moored beside the long bridge.

The painted boat was of an ancient and elegant design. Although the vermilion lacquer was old, the window frames were exquisitely carved. The cabin was faintly illuminated by warm yellow candlelight, which, in the midst of the raging storm and gloom, seemed like a ghostly fire, silently beckoning him.

"Brother, let's go to that boat and take refuge for now!"

As soon as Black Owl finished speaking, he grabbed Jiang Hubiao's sleeve, lightly touched the horse's back with his toes, and gracefully landed on the deck of the painted boat like a swallow skimming the water.

Upon entering the cabin, the sounds of wind and rain were immediately shut out, leaving only a warm fragrance in the air.

The cabin was furnished with elegance, with a traditional Chinese ink painting of mountains and clouds hanging on the wall and a few half-open white plum blossoms in a celadon vase on the table.

The boat owner, with his back to the cabin door, was playing an ancient zither. He was dressed in plain white linen clothes and had a tall, slender figure. Hearing footsteps, before the zither music had even stopped, he did not turn his head but said softly, "The wind and rain are so dark, yet a celestial guest has graced our humble abode with his presence. We are most fortunate to have such a guest in our humble abode."

Its sound is clear and melodious, like jade chimes striking each other, which makes people feel good.

"Hey!"

Black Owl chuckled and said, "Whether you're a celestial being or not, why don't you turn around and let's meet?"

Upon hearing this, the boat owner turned around and saw two ugly men, one strong and one thin, standing at the door. The strong one was alright; he at least had some wildness and was somewhat passable. The thin one, however, was truly peculiar. He was draped in a snow-white fur coat and looked like a piece of black charcoal wrapped in snow.

"A remarkable person with an extraordinary appearance."

The boat owner, having traveled extensively and possessed considerable knowledge, calmed himself and began to speak.

“Brother Xiao, this person is quite interesting. With such courage, he must be no nobody.” “Outside, the wind and rain are raging, yet this boat remains calmly moored on the water. There are no ropes to secure it, so he must possess some kind of magic. It’s a pity I don’t know if he is human or demon.”

The two brothers were talking to themselves at the door, completely ignoring the boat owner. On the surface, the four doors were wide open, but in reality, they were on guard.

The boat owner's smile froze; his boat had stopped here not for these two.

His body stiffened slightly, and his primordial spirit secretly traveled, drifting on the lake surface where the drizzle was pouring down. Faintly hidden in the misty water vapor, he saw two figures, one large and one small, that had been attracted by the mist, and his heart was immediately overjoyed.

He had been keeping an eye on these two for a long time. After careful planning, he secretly used his magic on them several times, but they always managed to escape. He figured that he would have to use his magic on them one or two more times to truly succeed.

Once he regained his senses, the boat owner very politely invited the two brothers into the boat.

The boat is divided into layers of green gauze curtains, all of which can be opened and closed freely.

The first courtyard is an elegant tea room, furnished with a bamboo couch and a small purple clay teapot; the second courtyard is slightly deeper and wider, with an ebony desk and a few embroidered stools, flanked by low wooden railings and hanging plain gauze curtains; the last courtyard is surrounded by carved windows, with a brocade-curtained couch inside, clearly a place for rest.

As soon as Hei Xiao and Hu Biao entered, they saw two young maids in green robes who had been using bamboo poles to propel boats on the lake carrying food boxes to the table in the inner room.

Upon opening the box, one finds a dish of braised duck feet, a dish of crab meat lion's head meatballs, a dish of tofu in sauce, and so on—a set of four meat dishes and four vegetable dishes. It also comes with a pitcher of warm yellow wine and a celadon covered bowl of fragrant rice.

"I am but a humble man from the mountains, merely using music to express my feelings, which may offend your ears. Since we are destined to meet, I should offer you some simple wine."

The jade pot tilted slightly, and a stream of amber-colored wine was poured into the cup. While Hu Biao was still hesitating, Hei Xiao had already picked up a cup and drunk it first. "The wine is as smooth as ice, and its fragrance is heavenly! Brother, please sit down and let me have a few more cups."

As he spoke, Black Owl drank several cups of wine, but still not satisfied, he snatched the jade pot and poured it down.

"Yes, Brother Xiao has already mastered the Bird Bear Chapter and is now venturing into the second chapter, the Armor Elephant Chapter."

Its physical body and essence are as refined as mercury, and its tendons and bones are as strong as iron. It is the time when the "Six Jia True Form" is initially formed. During this period, it is necessary to introduce external forces into the body to fight against its own essence and blood, and to be reborn in destruction, and to temper the tendons, bones and internal organs to the extreme.

This process was inherently extremely dangerous, but Brother Xiao had practiced the Yuan Yang Boy Skill, and his physical body was already strong enough that ordinary poisons and potent drugs were difficult to stimulate him. If this wine contained a rare poison, it would be a tonic for Brother Xiao.

Black Owl staggered two steps, looking as if he was about to fall but couldn't.

Beneath his inner shirt, his skin, covered in animal fur, was already black and red. His entire body resembled hot coals, his aura and sweat intertwined, coalescing at the top into a serpentine form, with two scarlet points staring intently at the boat owner.

"He truly is a successor of the True Spirit Sect; he is indeed intelligent!"

The boat owner let out a series of blood-curdling screeching cries, and his bones crackled and popped.

At the same time, a dozen or so demon banners of various sizes appeared in the corner, seemingly forming a forest of banners inside the boat, creating a formation.

As the banner fluttered, smoke and light surged forth, and countless ghostly figures appeared, some grabbing, some pouncing. Black Owl and Tiger Leopard were instantly squeezed into the ghostly figures, seemingly about to have their flesh and internal organs torn off.

"Humph!"

Before Hu Biao could make a move, Hei Xiao snorted, a flash of white light filled the room, clearing away the many ghostly figures, and the Banner Forest Ghost Formation broke on its own.

Upon seeing this, the boat owner's heart skipped a beat. However, when the white light shone on him, his human face cracked and peeled away inch by inch like a poor clay sculpture, revealing the dark blue-black, shiny head of a demon covered with fine scales. He hurriedly spat out the Yuan Dan from his stomach.

In an instant, an indigo bead, trailing a tail of turbulent water, struck the black owl.

"court death!"

Jiang Hubiao flicked his finger, and a sword light about half a foot long circled around the cinnabar bead.

The entire pearl trembled violently, almost splitting apart from the center. In an instant, the pearl shot back from the sword light, and then a long, scaled tail tore through the plain white robe with a "snap," sweeping across the two brothers with a foul stench.

The brothers attacked together, unleashing their combined power and surging sword light, but their attacks missed.

The Blood Wind Scale Tail was originally a feint, and the demon had already disappeared into the lake. However, he underestimated the two's ability to sense things and was constantly pursued and could not shake them off. In fact, if Black Owl and Tiger Biao had not been hesitant and not good at water combat, they would have entered the lake to capture him long ago.

"and many more!"

Hu Biao suddenly grabbed Hei Xiao, and the two of them lay prone on the water.

He stared at the two figures approaching through the mist, and when he could make out their shapes, his expression changed drastically. He said to Black Owl, "Not good, it's them, Brother Owl, quickly transform your form."

(End of this chapter)