401: Chop off the chicken head and brew rice wine?

Chen Yuan’s long spear clanged, retracting into his body, his gaze fixed on the direction where the ship disappeared, his expression gradually darkening.

"There's some commotion here."

"Let's leave this place first!"

"Head towards Yin Mountain!"

With that, Chen Yuan tapped his foot, his figure transforming into a streak of light, flashing away from the spot. The San Taibao understood and followed closely behind.

Two hours later, the four appeared on a desolate mountain a thousand miles to the southeast. This area was within the territory of the Heavenly Dog Yin Mountain. The regional map showed that they had now arrived at the territory of a demon called Cong Cong.

This Yao Race demon resembles a dog with six legs, a close relative of the Heavenly Dog clan!

At this moment, on this desolate mountain, Chen Yuan and the three, including Jin Yu Mountain, stopped their steps. Without alarming the wild beasts and demons of the mountain, they silently entered the mountain body.

Upon entering the mountain, Chen Yuan casually carved out a cave, absorbing the rocks into his sleeve. Afterward, his hands flickered with spiritual light, continuously striking the newly opened cave with streaks of Restriction spiritual light, casting three or four layers of Restrictions.

Finally, his third eye opened, and a golden beam of Dharma Eye light shot out, striking the layers of Restrictions.

It took a full quarter of an hour to complete one round of Restriction enchantment!

Seeing Chen Yuan's carefulness, the three of Jin Yu Mountain's eyes showed increasing surprise and suspicion. When Chen Yuan finished casting his spell and closed his third eye, they tentatively spoke up,

"Deputy General Chen, is this because you're afraid that ship might follow us?"

Jin Yu Mountain probably understood Chen Yuan's intention. Currently, the demons hadn't discovered their tracks. For this Ninth Mountain Zhonglang General to be so cautious, it was naturally due to what had just happened. They didn't know what transpired inside that ship.

"Hmph, that guy said he invited us in, but he had no intention of letting us in at all. Deputy General Chen, what's the origin of the thing in that ship? It seems ill-intentioned?" Huyan Qing bared his teeth, feeling a bit indignant.

Chen Yuan, having cast spells continuously, now caught his breath, turned to face the three, nodded, and said in a somber tone, "Chen is indeed wary of that ship. As for whether the other party will follow, we might find out very soon!"

With that, he stomped his foot, and several stone chairs slowly rose from the rocks beneath him. Chen Yuan motioned with his eyes, then sat down, continuing, "As for Chen's earlier entry, I met the self-proclaimed owner of this ship, named Marquis Wenan, a native of Jianghuai. He passed away over two hundred years ago, and now a wisp of his spirit remains, residing within this ship. This person tracked us, saying he wanted to find a way to leave together."

As Chen Yuan spoke, he pointed a finger at the space between the four of them. A wisp of golden flame shot out, landed with a snap, then burst into flames with a puff, rising and illuminating the faces of the four.

After listening to Chen Yuan's narration, the three of Jin Yu Mountain had various expressions. So, that ship was indeed the Dao field of a Dragon Tiger Senior, and a wisp of his spirit was still alive.

Logically, given their current predicament, such a great help should be won over. Moreover, a Dragon Tiger Dao field, being able to forge a connection with the other party, might even lead to some good fortune.

But Deputy General Chen said he refused!

And Chen Yuan's actions were very clear: he was guarding against that ship following them.

Based on their understanding of this Zhonglang General, the three of them felt that Chen Yuan must have his reasons for doing so and had no objections.

After this period of getting along, they had unconsciously come to trust Chen Yuan's character. This trust came from the Ninth Mountain Zhonglang General's formidable strength, and his calmness and decisiveness when facing major events.

"Deputy General Chen, it seems you think there's something wrong with this ship?"

Jin Yu Mountain raised his eyebrows, expressing the opinion of the three of them.

"Chen has always kept a respectful distance from matters and people beyond his control. That Fang Family Old Ancestor was like that, and this so-called Dragon Tiger Senior is also like that."

He didn't tell the three that he had entered this ship before. At that time, the souls of all the people in Qingshan County were sucked in, and he was chased by the things inside. If the so-called owner of this ship was benevolent, how could he do such a thing? Therefore, that person naturally had a trick up his sleeve. Whether the other party was truly a wisp of the ship owner's spirit from his lifetime, or a spirit generated by the accumulation of the Dharma ship over time, it had nothing to do with him, as long as it didn't hinder him. But this matter was definitely not over; that person might be coveting him and hadn't left yet, but there was no need to tell these things to a few people.

Speaking of this, Chen Yuan realized that his words might be ambiguous, and he swept his gaze across the three, "And the three of you and Chen met outside Tianxiong Pass, and then jointly fought against the Yao Race in Qingshan County. Your temperaments suit Chen, and your origins are also understood, unlike these people."

Chen Yuan's words made the three of Jin Yu Mountain feel pleased.

Among them, Hushan Hu Yanching was the most affected. Thinking of his participation in that great battle, he still felt a surge of passion and scoffed at the Fang Family Old Ancestor Chen Yuan mentioned,

"That's right, my three brothers of Tai Sui Mountain value righteousness. How can they be compared to that old Fang Family scoundrel? I love what Deputy General Chen said, haha. I propose that once we break out of this demon lair, we should simply cut a chicken's head, burn yellow paper, and become sworn brothers. It wouldn't be in vain to have gone through this journey."

"What does Deputy General Chen think?"

Huyan Qing said, his large, copper-bell eyes looking at Chen Yuan with fervor.

Jin Yu Mountain and Yuwen Guang listened, and couldn't help but stare at Chen Yuan, but their thoughts were not as pure as Huyan Qing's. At this moment, they felt a bit startled and embarrassed, thinking that Huyan Qing's words were truly rash.

In terms of strength, although everyone was a Martial Treasury, Chen Yuan's combat power displayed in the great battles at Tianxiong Pass and Qingshan County was evident to all. The three of them were not on the same level, and even working together wouldn't suffice.

From the perspective of status, although their Tai Sui Mountain held sway in Yan, that was due to the old chieftain. Chen Yuan now wielded military power over an entire Dao, Wind Summoning and Rain Calling in Sichuan, and could be said to be the foremost figure under the Zhenmo General of Jiannan Road. Their status was not equal to his.

Moreover, had they forgotten that half a month ago, outside Tianxiong Pass, they tried to win over Chen Yuan and were rejected by him? What's the point of bringing this up now? What would he think?

Thinking of this, a sense of nervousness arose in their hearts!

As a result,

they heard Chen Yuan burst into hearty laughter,

"Haha."

"Good!"

"If we can escape this demon's den, it will be like living and dying together."

Chen Yuan responded to Huyan Qing's suggestion.

At least, he approved of Huyan Qing as a person.

Huyan Qing was overjoyed and laughed heartily, while Jin Yu Mountain and Yuwen Guang were stunned, feeling a sense of being flattered.

With just a few words, their relationship drew closer.

"You all have fought alongside me in this place. Chen trusts you all, and Chen has a request!"

And just as Chen Yuan was secretly plotting with the three, thousands of miles away, outside Chuanzhong Pass, in Zhennan Prefecture, on the demon front line, a pair of eyes stared intently at the monstrous demonic cloud! (End of Chapter)