Senior Sister Bai Yueguang is incredibly strong.

Chapter 12: Eliminating Evil (6)

The group gathered again in front of the tea stall to discuss the detailed plan. In the river not far away, several small boats were drifting and swaying.

Luo took a sip of tea and looked at Jian Muyi, who was trying to move the boat away from the riverbank: "It's difficult to even drive these things to one place."

Shi Ming used the sounds of Jian Muyi and Ji Tinghan arguing as background noise, and pushed a plate of snacks in front of Luo Zaishui: "We have to give it a try."

Sun Yuan slumped onto the table in dejection: "If only we had brought the newly developed spirit boat."

Sun Heng, exasperated, slapped him on the head and stuffed two pastries into his mouth: "He's out of his mind, there's no such thing."

"Um...pot..."

Luo Zai Shui guessed that Sun Yuan had just called out "elder brother," and seeing that the man was about to choke to death, she pushed a cup of tea in front of Sun Yuan.

Nie Xushuang scratched her hair in frustration: "Let's not talk about these things for now. Right now, the most important thing is to find out how much is underwater."

"Hard to say." Ye Xiao spread out the map and pointed to a certain spot. "There were hundreds of floating corpses where we were yesterday, and that dark figure..."

“It’s confirmed now.” Luo Zai Shui tapped the table. “It’s a malevolent spirit.”

Her gaze was intense: "What?"

The group exchanged glances and instantly understood each other's meaning.

Chu Yeli arrogantly raised his chin: "If we join forces to eliminate evil spirits before we're even twenty, and this is recorded, will we be remembered in history?"

"As you wish."

“Now, Sun Heng and Sun Yuan will lead the Metallurgical Sect disciples to reinforce the ships. Chu Yeli, you, Zai Shui, and Ye Xiao will lead some disciples to scout the area where the formation is set up. If there are many floating corpses there, we will consider changing locations. The rest of you will form teams of five to clear out the floating corpses in the vicinity.” Shi Ming stood up and looked at everyone. “If everyone has no objections, then let’s proceed.”

"Damn it, Ji Tinghan, you bastard! Glug glug..."

Before he could finish hurling his insults, Jian Muyi had already sunk to the bottom of the water.

"Help! Someone save him!" Joan cried out in alarm.

Luo Zai Shui sighed, "I forgot, we also need disciples who can row."

Shi Ming added, "They also need to know how to swim."

Sun Yuan then chimed in: "Rowing is easy. We can add some devices when we modify the boat so it can row automatically. As for swimming, will a water-repelling talisman work?"

Sun Heng's face was now quite ugly. He slapped Sun Yuan on the head: "You talk too much."

Nie Xushuang raised an eyebrow: "It seems that the Metallurgical Sect has recently created quite a few good gadgets. Give us a break when you have time."

Sun Heng vehemently denied it: "That doesn't exist."

Before Jian Muyi could catch his breath after being pulled out of the water, he pounced on Ji Tinghan: "You brat, you definitely did that on purpose!"

A magnificent cruise ship slowly docked at the shore.

"Sir, it's here."

The first to disembark was a fawning servant who stretched out a hand, waiting for his master to disembark.

Before long, a young man in golden robes emerged from the boatyard. He casually stretched, and his attendant stepped forward to massage his back, saying, "Young master, you've worked hard."

The boy in golden robes waved his hand, indicating that he didn't need it: "We've finally arrived."

Luo saw that the person was wearing a golden robe with gold and copper coin-shaped patterns embroidered on the chest, and knew who it was.

Sun Yuan rubbed his hands excitedly: "The Qian family is here, we have spirit stones."

The Qian family of Nanling is nothing more than rich. The maternal family of the young master of the Qian family is the Sun family of Qingze, so they are related to Sun Heng and his family in some way.

Of course, the two who were fighting didn't know who had come, and one of them carelessly splashed water on the precious young master Qian.

Luo felt a chill run down her spine; she was in trouble.

Sure enough, as soon as Young Master Qian clicked his tongue, someone spoke up for him: "Where did this rude person come from, offending Young Master Qian and not apologizing!"

Hearing the noise, Jian Muyi stopped what he was doing, knowing he was in the wrong: "Sorry, young master, are your clothes alright?"

Ji Tinghan pushed him away: "It's all your fault for making a scene. I already said it wasn't intentional. Now look what happened, you'll have to pay for their clothes."

Young Master Qian reluctantly opened his mouth: "You country bumpkins, indeed vulgar."

"Hey, you!" Jian Muyi wanted to rush forward and argue with him, but he was soaking wet and didn't have much of an aura.

Ji Tinghan saw his senior sister watching from not far away, so he had to stop her: "Senior sister and the others are watching over there, don't cause her any trouble."

"Don't stop me, I'm going to beat him up and show him what a real country bumpkin looks like."

Young Master Qian took out a handkerchief and covered his mouth and nose: "It really is true that anyone can cultivate Taoism now."

Luo Zai Shui couldn't stand it any longer and put on a polite smile: "Senior Brother."

"Understood." Shi Ming walked to the riverbank. "Young Master Qian, how have you been?"

"Hmph." He lifted his noble leg, stepped off the ship, turned his face away, and forced a bow as a greeting, "Brother Shi, how have you been?"

"Senior Brother..."

Jian Muyi felt extremely guilty. If his senior sister intervened, he would only get a scolding at most, but if his senior brother intervened, he didn't know how bad things would be when he got back.

"Your junior brother?" Young Master Qian's contempt was practically overflowing.

"Yes." Shi Ming stopped Jian Muyi behind him. "He is young and doesn't know any better. I hope Young Master Qian will forgive him."

"Who did I expect to see? It's Qian Kuo."

As soon as Chu Yeli's voice rang out, Luo Zaishui knew it was no good news. This young master Qian hated it when people mentioned his real name.

"Chu! Ye! Li!"

"Let's all keep the peace and make money!" Sun Yuan said, trying to block their glares from each other.

Qian Kuo would naturally not fight him in front of so many people, but if that person's eyes could breathe fire, Chu Yeli would probably have been burned to ashes.

However, the most pitiful ones should be the two Sun brothers who were affected.

Qian Kuo raised his chin and glanced at Sun Yuan: "What are you doing here?"

"Why can't we come?" Sun Heng clenched his fists, as if he would punch him to death if he said another word.

Sun Yuan, being the honest one, said, "We were sent here by the sect leader. Why is Cousin Kuo here too?"

Qian Kuo frowned and moved away from him: "How many times have I told you not to call me cousin in public? I don't have any useless relatives who have been kicked out of the family."

"You!" Sun Heng wanted to teach this loose-tongued fellow a lesson, but Sun Yuan stopped him.

Luo Zai Shui quietly sipped her tea, seemingly realizing that the relationships between these aristocratic families remained as intricate as ever.

Two more small boats swayed and rocked as they approached the shore, their boats adorned with purple lotus-patterned flags. Compared to the Qian family's luxurious and grand style, these two small boats seemed rather ordinary, but everyone present immediately recognized them as belonging to the Yunze Jiang family.

Nie Xushuang clapped her hands: "That's great, the Jiang family is here too, and the ones who can swim are here!"

"At this rate, the water monster would have been exorcised by now, and we're only just arriving!"

"Oh, it's all about participation. After all, Yunze is a long way away, and Uncle Jiang won't blame us for anything."

The man had his arm around the other person's shoulder, a grin on his face.

"Get out of the way, you're so annoying! I knew I shouldn't have brought you!"

Although the person expressed disdain verbally, they did not push the other person away, indicating that the two had a very good relationship.

"Jiang Qian of Yunze Jiang Clan/Shen Xian greets everyone."

Luo Zai Shui had never met Yun Ze Jiang Shi, but he had heard of their reputations. They were promising young men, capable of shouldering great responsibilities. Although they were master and servant, they were better than brothers.

Everyone returned the greeting, and Nie Xushuang smiled and said, "You've come at the perfect time; we were just short-handed."

Shen Xian, with her sweet tongue, spoke first: "I will do whatever Sister Nie asks."

Jiang Qian flicked him on the head: "Will you die if you don't open your screen?"

Shen Xian chuckled and rubbed his head: "I'm a little excited to see so many beautiful fairy sisters. Please feel free to ask if you need anything. If I, Shen Xian, can help, I will definitely do my best!"

"Ha, I thought Yunze was going to be a coward." Qian Kuo's first words were offensive.

Shen Xian seemed to be missing a screw in his head. He was still smiling and greeting people: "Hey, brother, long time no see! You look even more prosperous than before. How could we not come? In this world, the most powerful family to exorcise water demons is of course our Jiang family."

Jiang Qian cast an approving glance at this.

Qian Kuo flicked his sleeves: "The Jiang family is getting more and more ignorant of the rules. They have no right to speak here!"

Jiang Qian shielded Shen Xian behind him: "Since you know he is a member of the Jiang family, you have no right to discipline him."

When Qian Kuo saw Shen Xian hiding behind Jiang Qian, making faces and sticking out his tongue, he was so angry that he flung his sleeves and turned to leave.

The servant behind him called out, "Young master, the master said..."

Before he could finish speaking, Qian Kuoni glanced at him and said, "I don't need you to remind me."

After saying that, he turned and walked toward the tea stall where Luo Zai Shui and the others were.

Shen Xian was still laughing heartlessly: "Hahahaha, Jiang Qian, did you see his face? Hahahaha, I love seeing him get the short end of the stick. You're becoming more and more like the head of the family!"

Jiang Qian found him annoying: "Shut up."

Su Wusi noticed the spirited Shen Xian and couldn't help but feel a pang of regret in her eyes.

Chu Yeli glanced at the two Sun brothers beside her, then turned to Luo Zaishui and whispered, "These two brothers are closer than blood brothers. Guess why?"

This piqued Luo Zai Shui's interest: "Why?"

Chu Yeli smiled mischievously and sat up straight: "I won't tell you."

Luo Zai Shui had to admit that sometimes, taking care of these people was no different from taking care of a group of children.

“Another group of people has arrived,” Ye Xiao suddenly said.

"Who's here?" Chu Yeli asked curiously. But a water spirit could actually summon so many people. Even though they were short-handed, there was no need for such a grand display.

"The Ye family."

Uniform attire, uniform movements.

To someone with poor eyesight, the Ye family members appeared as a blurry mass, and Luo Zai Shui was nearly blinded by the blinding white shadows.

Ye Xiao stood up and bowed: "Brother."

The fact that the Ye family also sent their future patriarch was something no one present had expected. It seems that all parties wanted to achieve something this time.

Ye Ling nodded lightly, and the people behind him bowed to Ye Xiao in unison: "Second Young Master".

"Wow, what a grand display!"

A sound that made one physically uncomfortable rang out.

"Mr. Wen."

Ye Ling's bow was very proper and in accordance with the rules, but Qian Kuo, Shen Xian, and Jiang Qian simply clasped their hands in a fist salute, which was particularly jarring in Wen Lian's eyes.

"Now that everyone's here, I'll begin."

"I wonder what Young Master Wen wishes to begin?"

Ye Ling is said to be gentle and refined, a true gentleman, but in front of Wen Lian, he doesn't lose the demeanor of a family head and immediately starts acting high and mighty.

"Naturally, it involves arranging exorcisms."

Ye Ling smiled gently, but there was no smile on his face: "I am here to exorcise evil spirits on the orders of the patriarch. The patriarch only ordered us to exorcise evil spirits, and did not order me to obey Young Master Wen's orders. I am sorry I cannot obey."

Wen Lian forced a smile and threatened, "So, the Ye family doesn't want to listen to the Wen family?"

Ye Ling replied neither humbly nor arrogantly, "Perhaps I misunderstood, but I still need to consult with the family head. After all, the Ye family's swords are never lent to others, and moreover, the leadership of the team should be decided by the most capable person. Young Master Wen's behavior is not in accordance with the rules."

“Exactly.” Qian Kuo stepped forward. “If you’re capable, you can withstand ten moves from me. If not, don’t bother giving orders!”

Shen Xian nodded in agreement: "I like their temperaments."

Jiang Qian shoved Shen Xian's hand off his shoulder: "You're a womanizer, get lost."

"No, I want to stay on you. Standing is too tiring."