Tumor Sword Immortal

Chapter 202 Peach Blossom Tribulation

Cao Heng looked at the talisman in his hand.

Pei Xia's earnest teachings still resonate in my ears.

“Little Cao, do you see that big gate up ahead? You have to pass through here to get home, but a woman is blocking it. She heard you're in there too, and she's demanding half of the Cao family's assets before she'll let you through. What do you say we do?”

Before Cao Heng could even open his mouth, Pei Xia stuffed a talisman into his arms and solemnly declared, "The He, Deng, and Cao families are of one mind. Take this treasure; it can protect your life in a critical moment. No matter what you choose, I will support you!"

Cao Heng turned his head and looked around, but Pei Xia, along with Sai Jiu and Lu Li, had already disappeared.

In the distance, beneath the empty gate, was Han Youzhi, carried on a sedan chair by the fishmen of the three villages. She seemed like a boss with a range of hatred, not chasing anyone, but just blocking that spot.

As Cao Heng gripped the talisman tighter and tighter, he thought of his luxurious life, the bustling streets of Ao City, and his beautiful wife and concubines. Finally, he silently made up his mind, stuffed the talisman into his pocket, and walked towards Han Youzhi.

Under the gaze of dozens of fishmen and Han Youzhi, he walked all the way to the trial ground surrounded by the fire.

Then he knelt down with a "plop," raised his head, and shouted, "Half it is!"

A gentle breeze blew by, then paused for a moment. Just as Cao Heng was feeling uneasy, Han Youzhi made a move.

She climbed down from the sedan chair, walked up to Cao Heng, raised her hand, and mumbled "woo-la".

Before Cao Heng could react, he saw a hand chop as fast as lightning, and then everything went black.

……

Pei Xia, who was hiding far away, squinted and looked into the distance. She finally breathed a sigh of relief when she saw Cao Heng being dragged into the village by several fishmen.

Turning his head, he saw that Sai Jiu and Lu Li were looking at him with strange expressions.

"What's wrong with him? If he wants to go back to the ground, he has to put in some effort, right?"

That's true, but after all, Sai Jiu wouldn't want to be captured.

"It's important, it's important. How do we get to the Blood River you mentioned before?" Pei Xia asked Sai Jiu.

"There is a cave, but I'm not very familiar with this area, so it may take some time to find it."

"A cave?"

"Yes, it's white, elastic, and very tough. Sliding down the hole leads to the River of Blood."

After thinking for a moment, Sai Jiu stood up and said, "I suggest we split into two groups. I'll go find the cave, and you guys go get the boat."

Pei Xia looked around and saw that the yellow-green fungal grass was still the main color. A little further away, he could see some small groves, but they were not large and the trees seemed very thin. Moreover, even if there were suitable wood, it would be difficult to assemble a boat in a short time.

Sai Jiu understood what he meant and whispered, "You can try to exchange a boat with someone in a nearby village."

The world inside the belly contains wild animals, but their populations are not large. When people talk about eating meat, they usually mean fish. Almost every village makes a living by fishing.

Although Chen Fengcai called these slender people "fishmen," they were still the result of early human evolution and still needed boats to cross rivers.

"Furthermore," Sai Jiu scratched his head, a rare hint of embarrassment in his bulging eyes, "the Grand Elder asked me to be your guide. In principle, I'm not responsible for accompanying you on your adventure through the Holy Mountain, including the Blood River..."

Pei Xia understood: "Of course, these are all my own decisions. I'm already very grateful that you're willing to help me find the cave." With that clear, Sai Jiu breathed a sigh of relief. They agreed on a meeting place, and Sai Jiu, carrying the harpoon, turned around to help Pei Xia find the cave that led directly to the Blood River.

Pei Xia, following her memory of the way she came, headed towards the village she had passed through.

The villages of the merfolk are usually underground, and the only surface features are a few mounds, making them quite difficult to find.

More importantly, they won't give you the boat for free. If you want to exchange it for another one, what will you offer in return?
"Clothes, huh? I see they're all wearing some kind of thin, leather-like garment; they must be really short on fabric," Pear said, perched on his shoulders.

Pei Xia shook his head. Silk has always been a luxury item, something people only consider after they have enough to eat and wear. Few people would agree to exchange their livelihood for it.

While pondering the situation, he searched for a way. Since he had passed through a village on the way here, and Sai Jiu had even brought Pei Xia there to resupply, he was on the right track. As long as he used his cultivation, he could move very fast.

When they arrived, the little brat who had mentioned Han Youzhi to Pei Xia was still picking mushrooms at the village entrance.

The return of the people on land caught the attention of some villagers. They were all somewhat taken aback when they heard that Pei Xia wanted to change boats this time.

It had to be the little boy again, tugging at Pei Xia's trouser leg, saying that there was an old fisherman in the village who had recently injured his foot and was about to go out on his boat.

The information was correct. The old fishman, limping, took Pei Xia to see the ship. Although it was old, it was still quite sturdy.

So here's the question: what will Pei Xia offer in exchange?
He quickly recalled the robbery he had encountered on the way here. What truly attracted these fishmen was metal, which could serve as hard currency.

On the ground, forging two pounds of iron wouldn't cost much, but in this urgent situation, there's nowhere to find it.

Tsk, if I had known Qiu Sheng had those two short swords, I would have kept one with me... Wait, do I have another treasure?

Pei Xia flicked his right hand, and a long stick appeared in his hand.

After the Cao family's Sea-Opening Golden Needle broke in two, it became two three-foot-long golden rods.

Why isn't a gold bar a metal?

Moreover, gold is definitely rarer than iron in living organisms, right?
Tsk! Thanks, Young Master Cao!
To the old merman's astonishment, Pei Xia used half of a rare magical artifact to exchange for an old ship from him.

In front of the entire village, Pei Xia calmly carried the entire boat away on his shoulder.

Pear, who used to be riding on Pei Xia's neck, is now sitting in the boat.

She said sullenly, "Have you been having some romantic troubles lately? First, you escaped Beishi City for Xu Shangxin, turning yourself, the son of a prime minister, into a wanted criminal. Now, for Han Youzhi, you've given up your magic artifact and are going on another dangerous adventure..."

If Lu Li hadn't mentioned it, Pei Xia wouldn't have paid much attention. It was such a good deal; he seemed to have made a mistake lately.

He smacked his lips and could only explain, "I should be considered the one who summoned the Sea Patrol God. Old Han was implicated because of me, so saving her is just my duty."

If Pei Xia's guess is correct, and the peach blossoms and heart flames do indeed have a mutual attraction, then strictly speaking, he cannot escape responsibility for the calamity in the underground palace.

Upon hearing this, Pear objected: "You're rushing to take responsibility for something that hasn't been confirmed? Other independent cultivators would ignore even the slightest excuse!"

Pei Xia didn't argue. He grinned and said, "Then just consider me a lecher. I'm lusting after Big Brother and Old Han's good looks, what do you say?"

The man on the boat, with a pear-shaped face, said sternly, "Then... it's not surprising."

Can the matter of the master's wife be called a love triangle?
(End of this chapter)