Twilight Boundary-Chapter 831 - 809: Three-headed Jiao Demon King

The creatures in the water are different from those on land. On land, the army's deterrence can make most evil spirits dare not show themselves, but on the water, people are inherently reverent, and this murderous aura weakens considerably.

"If we attack Huzhou, we must first deal with the water creatures!"

Seeing this situation, the Think Tank under the command of the King of Mingzhou, Iron Mouth, said: "Keep the remaining boats out of the water for now. I'll burn incense at night and invite someone powerful from Mingzhou."

Yang Gong listened to him and decided to camp for the time being, waiting for someone capable to handle the water creatures before proceeding with the army.

At night, the Think Tank Iron Mouth took only two attendants to the waterside, set up the altar, cast Magic, burned three incense, and invited the Ao Head God from Niu Family Bay in Mingzhou. After he chanted, black clouds quickly gathered all around, stirring up watery mist.

In no time, the vast water ahead rippled with layers of tides, bubbling as if an earthquake had struck beneath the lake.

The commotion lasted until midnight, and then the Think Tank Iron Mouth withdrew his Magic and returned to the camp to report: "The Ao Head God was here at night."

"It appeared during the time when the descendants of the Hu Family fought the hungry ghosts, protecting the food for the people, and thus earned incense offerings and built a temple. Speaking of which, it has a fate with our Food Protection Army, so when I requested it, it came over."

"But after a duel, the result was unsatisfactory."

"He said there are many things in the river, and they are all skilled."

"In its own Niu Family Bay, the creatures in the water cannot defeat him, but in others' territory, he cannot contend against these water creatures, let alone in the depths of Huzhou where there's a formidable one watching, so in this matter, he can't be of help."

"..."

"He didn't just come for a look; he left some river delicacies here for tribute..."

Ming King Yang Gong pointed to a wooden basin in front of the tent, where several loaches and two crabs crawled, distressed: "I wondered why I dreamed of a chubby, broad-backed, thick-waisted figure bowing in apology in front of my tent last night?"

"It said it felt guilty for not helping, and I've been wondering since when these spirits became so polite... Turns out it's an old acquaintance from previous encounters?"

"..."

Everyone's mood was somewhat unpleasant.

In the past, before rising to power, we had battled this Old Ao, but fortunately, it didn't harm us to our deaths. Now that it is obedient, there's no need to trouble it again.

However, the first battle of the Food Protection Army after leaving Mingzhou was supposed to go smoothly and brilliantly, yet it turned out to be challenging?

Should've known to pick a softer target!

"That Old Ao built a temple and has been enjoying incense offerings for less than two years, right?"

Hu Ma, now also in the Huzhou region, couldn't help but laugh and cry: "Nowadays, its abilities haven't grown much, but its manners it seems to have fully learned."

Last night, Iron Mouth summoned Ao Head God to deal with the water creatures, and I took a look as well, not particularly hiding, so the Old Ao sensed my presence.

Not only did it send river delicacies to Yang Gong, but it also sent me a few fat fish, plus a bag wrapped in a rotten fishnet filled with gold and silver ingots. It bowed a few times and left; your manners are in place, but the task hasn't been accomplished...

If I handle these water creatures myself, it's not difficult; diving in and cutting them a few times would do.

But borrowing the Food Protection Army to leave Mingzhou, the ultimate goal isn't these bizarre spirits but the ten surnames at the pinnacle of Magic and the most ferocious heroes under the sky.

It's important to have capable allies, but the Food Protection Army must also be formidable on its own. Now, with only the first battle out of Mingzhou, if everything has to rely on my personal action, how can there be talks of confronting those truly powerful?

Using the world as a battlefield, dueling to win on Magic, you can't always think about superior horses fighting inferior horses.

"I'm on it, I'm on it!"

Just as he and Yang Gong were focusing their thoughts, someone from the Food Protection Army came up with a proposal.

When everyone looked, it was surprisingly the foster sister of the Central Route General Shen Hongzhi, named Dong Qiayun. Her husband's family name was Lu, and they lived in Wutong Town, Gunzhou. Originally, she sold rice, but later, she made her living in the Red Lantern Society, though she never had any major achievements.

This time, it was said she originally came to find her foster sister and join the army for fun. Seeing everyone had no ideas, she stood up and wanted to solve the problem.

The entire army didn't know her capabilities, causing some doubt, but the Central Route General Shen Hongzhi gave his strong endorsement.

So everyone followed her to the lakeside, ordered two boats dragged over. This Mrs. Lu didn't even burn incense or cast Magic. Instead, she formed a few Seal Techniques with her fair hands, and two paper men flew out beside her, their bodies vaguely glowing purple.

She placed the two paper men on the two boats, clapped her hands, and said: "Done."

"With these two boats leading the way, we can be sure no waves will form on the river. We can deploy as many boats as we want to the water, and we'll see just how skilled those things in the river are!"

"..."

People didn't believe her, so Shen Hongzhi offered reward silver and found two brave ones to board the boat and row into the river.

Soon, an eerie wind kicked up over the lake, growing stronger, as if trying to stir up big waves and capsize the two boats.

Nevertheless, no matter how fierce the wind, the river remained calm and still, as if something was pressing it down.

Even the wind, when reaching the boats, subsided and couldn't move them. Not only the boats but even the paper men remained untouched, as if the whole lake was suppressed.

The King of Mingzhou, Yang Gong, was overjoyed and immediately ordered: "Boats into the water as protection, the army moves, enter Huzhou, and slay the Old Jiao."

"Did she refine those paper men in Shangjing City, taking the opportunity?"