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Chapter 277 Dragon Bone Waterwheel, Blueprint Metamorphosis

Chen Xu was completely unaware of the extreme reversals and thrilling struggles on Liuli Island.

He is not a god; he has neither the ability to foresee the future nor the ability to know everything perfectly.

The Jade Cicada Robe does possess certain divination abilities, but it can only be used once every ten days, and each divination requires paying some price.

Therefore, Chen Xu did not perform divination every ten days.

Unless it's a sudden whim, a strange feeling arises, or there's something important to ask the Jade Clothes of the Cicada.

The Radiant Star Water Lord sent a wisp of wind, making the ship seem to sprout wings.

Chen Xu felt that today's experience was strange and interesting, as if a legendary story had come to life.

On the ship, the little hedgehog, just like a mouse, came to the window of the cabin.

The view from here is excellent.

With the window half-open, one can see the rapid disappearance of the setting sun and the bright moon, like a jade plate, gradually rising in the dim light.

Then, the moonlight illuminated the vast water surface, creating brilliant silver waves.

Wei Yuan couldn't help but sigh:
"The moonlit sky and water are an exquisite sight. Brother Chen, the boat is moving so fast, yet under the moonlight, I feel as if the boat beneath me is slowly moving forward in the evening breeze."

Such wonders! The magic of Shining Star Water King is truly amazing.

However, this demon was arrogant at first but obsequious later, so I don't really like him.

The little hedgehog has always maintained a very proper and gentlemanly demeanor, and he rarely expresses his dislike for anyone so directly to Chen Xu.

But after saying he didn't like it, he felt his words had been too harsh, and a look of embarrassment crossed his face. He then turned around and said:
"But the sages also said that to know one's mistakes and correct them is the greatest virtue."

He...he didn't seem to have done anything particularly serious wrong, yet I still don't like him. Am I being too petty?

This remark made Chen Xu laugh.

Instead of directly responding to Wei Yuan's words, Chen Xu asked Xiao Shu, "A Shi, A Yuan said he's too petty. What do you think?"

The little mouse Ashi also squatted at the window.

It always followed Ninth Master in hiding, and even when there were occasional times when it didn't need to hide, it was mostly in the bustling city, using the prosperity of the human world to cover up its demonic aura.

And so, at this moment, aboard a multi-story ship, overlooking the vast expanse of misty waters—

This was a sight it had never seen before.

Ah Shi felt that since following Chen Xu, he had seen more and more beautiful scenery in a short period of time than in the previous years.

What's most interesting is that its perspective has completely changed.

The higher it stands, the farther it can see.

Therefore, when Chen Xu suddenly asked this question, A-Shi recalled what Wei Yuan had just said and replied:

"Hedgehogs are petty. As for Suicune, you can hate her if you want, or like her if you want. Whether you like her or hate her, it's just a normal thing."

Is it necessary to take this to heart and repeatedly question yourself like this?
For example, sometimes I don't like you, you prickly hedgehog, and I'll just say so, but I'll never force myself to like you.

After saying that, Ashi even made a squeaking sound.

Wei Yuan: ...

Wei Yuan was stunned by what he was said.

Its soft quills stood on end involuntarily, and for a fleeting moment, it felt utterly ashamed.

It had always been magnanimous in front of the mouse, but never before had it been so embarrassed and speechless by the mouse that it couldn't answer a single question.
So what should we do now?
Are they going to turn around and run away?
That's definitely impossible. If he really leaves, it would be like handing over his position to someone else.

But if we don't leave—

Wei Yuan paused for a moment, then suddenly clasped his hands in front of him and bowed to the little mouse, saying:
"Ashi, you're right. I was too petty, hesitant, and conflicted, which made me feel uneasy."

True nature means being happy when you should be happy and angry when you should be angry, letting your emotions come from the heart.

"Thank you for teaching me, Ashi. I have learned a lot." This kind of bowing and sincere thanks surprised even the little mouse.

The mouse puffed out its chest and raised its little head.

After thinking for a moment, it lowered its raised chin towards its neck to avoid appearing too arrogant and smug.

Then, revealing two front teeth and smiling with her eyes crinkling, she said, "Actually, I didn't teach you anything. Cough cough..."

Also, actually, I don't dislike you anymore.

Wei Yuan, tonight is the fifteenth of the lunar month again, the moon is so round.

The scholar will be taking the exam in less than two weeks.

Time flies!

"By the way, scholar, are you going to summon that tray ghost again tonight and send it to the ghost market?"

The mouse's speech was very disjointed, changing topics frequently.

In a flash, the conversation turned to the tray ghost and the ghost market.

Ever since Chen Xu recounted the strange tales of the Ghost Market to the two little demons in the previous two episodes, the little mouse has been obsessed with it.

However, it knew its own limitations, so it never clamored to go to the ghost market itself.

At most, you can just listen to the hustle and bustle of the ghost market and broaden your horizons.

Chen Xu said, "We are on a boat right now, and there are many strangers around. It's better not to attract ghosts."

At this rate, the ship will likely dock before dawn. Then I'll find a secluded spot, open the ghost market, and send the Taoist soldiers there.

Although the Ghost Market is open on the first and fifteenth of each month, it actually closes at dawn the following day.

In other words, the ghost market will span the first and second days of the lunar month, as well as the fifteenth and sixteenth days.

The ghost market can be opened before sunrise on the 16th.

While Chen Xu was chatting with the two little demons, his hand was gently stroking the table.

At this moment, a set of blueprints shimmering with a pale golden light floats in the air in front of the desk.

This set of blueprints is the complete set of blueprints for the dragon bone waterwheel that Chen Xu had previously drawn.

When the original drawings were completed, the smoke rose like a dragon, its energy reaching the heavens.

The wisp of smoke dissipated after a short while, but the original blueprint underwent a wondrous transformation in the cabins of the ship.

Chen Xu added points multiple times, increasing each of his three elemental attributes by thirty points in a short period of time.

This extreme method of adding points results in bizarre variations in the blueprints for the Dragon Bone Waterwheel.

Now, Chen Xu only needs to reach out and gently touch the edge of the drawing to naturally sense an extreme sharpness.

In a daze, he felt as if he were touching not some blueprints, but some kind of divine weapon capable of cutting hair in an instant.

Occasionally, a cold glint would flash from the edge of the drawing. Chen Xu's mind stirred slightly, but the drawing would suddenly float three feet into the air.

Yes, this set of blueprints is under Chen Xu's mental control.

He sensed the blueprints with his mind, and without needing any special skills, he naturally felt a smooth, effortless connection to them.

With another thought, the lifelike dragon-bone waterwheel above the main image suddenly began to spin rapidly.

Wow!
The sound of water could be heard coming from the blueprints.

It sounded as if there was a dragon's roar.

hold head high--

The dragon's roar was ethereal and long, yet suddenly it carried a touch of melancholy.

Wait, something's wrong, what happened?
(End of this chapter)