Is this seemingly random redemption that important? I frowned and saw a huge black back exposed in the surging water. There was no doubt that this was a big guy. It looked like a giant fish.
We all know Johnny's fiery and stubborn nature. I can't try to persuade him or stop what I'm doing. I can only step up, recite the memorial inscription, continue to sprinkle paper money, and complete this inexplicable salvation as soon as possible.
No matter what kind of environment I was in, I still completed this salvation with a sincere mood. At this time, Johnny had been dragged into the water for about a meter, and the rapid water flooded up to his waist. He didn't know whether it was the power of water or fish that made him stagger a little.
But there was no fear at all on Johnny's face. Instead, his eyes widened with anger and he cursed loudly in Indian. I don't know what he was cursing! In short, it feels like meeting the creature in the water.
Johnny like this reminds me of the classic novel "The Old Man and the Sea". I don't know if the old man who finally caught the big fish looks like Johnny, but at the same time I can't laugh or cry. I wonder why he is so stubborn
Although I was thinking this, I almost rushed towards Johnny, shouting as I ran: "Uncle Johnny, throw away the fishing rod, you are no match for him if he is dragged into the water."
"No! I don't! Have you ever seen a gunman throw away his gun and a fisherman throw it over the boat? I'm going to get it up!" Johnny said stubbornly, and was dragged down a little further into the water as he spoke.
It would be dangerous if it continued like this. At this time, I had already run to the water, and I could only follow him into the water without hesitation. It was obviously a hot summer, but as soon as the water at the entrance touched my skin, it was so biting. The coldness actually gave me goosebumps.
Water from the land of gathering Yin!
Such an idea popped into my mind, but I walked to Johnny's side without stopping, helped him hold the fishing rod, and faced off against the big fish.
Facts have proved that our efforts were in vain. Although we were very strong, we had no idea what the opponent of that big fish was. At the critical moment when Johnny was about to be dragged into the river, I took advantage of Johnny not paying attention and grabbed it with a handful. He pulled the fishing rod from his hand and threw it into the water. Then, regardless of Johnny's curses, he forcibly dragged him ashore.
But this process was not smooth sailing. After being restrained, the giant fish tried to take revenge on us. When I dragged Johnny back, I clearly saw it churning in the water, turning around and rushing towards us. The black back was so conspicuous, but fortunately its action was a step too late. I successfully dragged Johnny to the shore and held him firmly on the river beach.
There was a sound of water lapping on the shore, and the big fish's final sprint allowed me to see its head. It was another catfish, a huge catfish. Although it was just a glimpse, I saw the head of this catfish. The purple stripes are so clear, the entire eye socket is red, the mouth is open, and the sharp teeth are extremely terrifying.
"Did you see it? Uncle Johnny, this fish is more mutated than what we have seen along the way. You don't have to get it ashore to see this, right? It's almost certain that it's here. Right? You know that we haven't seen any big fish since we entered this section of the river, not even one." I spoke to Johnny in a cautious tone and gently let go of Johnny tentatively.
After being let go by me, Johnny stood up immediately, cursed in Indian, then pushed me away, and walked towards the boat very irritably. I quickly followed, shouting at Johnny loudly. Someone shouted from behind: "Uncle Johnny, have you become unreasonable and unapproachable as soon as you arrived here? No matter what happened, you must remember that we are partners now, and we will live and die together." You can’t be like this with that kind of partner.”
Johnny, who was walking in front, stopped for a moment, his back stiffened for a second, and then turned around suddenly. I saw a face full of anger. At that moment, I thought Johnny was going to beat me.
I thought to myself that he is my master's friend and my elder. No matter how unreasonable or irritable he is at this time, even if I take action, I can't fight back. I can only bear it and try to persuade him again.
'Huh', unexpectedly, Johnny didn't hit me, but looked at me with that angry expression for several seconds, then he took a long breath, and then his expression became slightly calmer, Finally he spoke and said to me: "I'm sorry."
"It doesn't matter." I smiled, then walked over and hugged Uncle Johnny, and said, "I won't argue with you."
"Do you still dare to argue with me? Or maybe I really should have beaten you just now?" Johnny looked furious again.
I quickly stopped my joking expression and said seriously: "It's just a joke! Uncle Johnny, I and we can all detect your irritability, but we have never thought of arguing with you, not even a little bit." Angry. We're all trying to understand you even though we don't know what's really going on?"
Johnny was slightly moved when he looked at me, then he lowered his head and said as he walked: "I just wanted to get that fish up and see what happened. Are you sure if this place is...? Chengyi, one or two things will always happen in a person's life, which will leave a deep impression on you for the rest of your life. I just came here and thought of so many past events that they moved me It affected my emotions and my thinking ability. Li once said that losing calm is terrible, but I am not Li. I don’t have his state of mind. Some things will still make me unable to be calm, otherwise I wouldn’t I will stay in that slum all year round, trying to get close to something and forget my own sorrow."
"Uncle Johnny, what happened? Make you so sad?" When Johnny said these words, I could feel Johnny's sadness and couldn't help but ask.
At this time, we had returned to the boat. Johnny started the engine. With the roar of the engine, he said loudly to me: "You will know eventually, but now I am not in the mood to tell."
The boat quickly flew across the water again. Looking at the water inlet that was gradually moving away from my sight, I felt a strong uneasiness in my heart. Another sense of crisis filled me. This is the feeling I must have every time I enter a dangerous place. , but it only reminds me of danger, and doesn't tell me what will happen? I just hope that no matter what happens, no matter how seriously injured each of us is, we can come out alive.
Finally, we returned to the Penglai. We lost our fishing rods and naked clothes. This appearance made everyone confused. We just went to explore, why did we end up in such a mess
Johnny remained silent, regaining his slightly irritable feeling of impatience, and went to change.
Facing everyone's puzzled looks, I could only smile and say: "We met a big guy. We didn't catch it, but it almost dragged us both down! There is definitely no place for fishing. A good place, but a good place to fish and catch people.”
I tried to ease the tension in a relaxed way, but it had no effect at all. Chengyuan asked me cautiously: "Brother Chengyi, is that there? Is that the end of our voyage?"
I nodded, then looked at Singer standing in the corner of the deck with an apologetic look, and said, "I'm sorry, that devil's place is indeed our end."
As soon as I finished my words, I saw Singer looking at the sky and exhaling. I couldn't tell whether it was a kind of relaxation or a kind of heavyness.
Brother Chengxin was a little nervous at first. After seeing me nodding, he lazily leaned on his recliner again, peeling a mango, and said: "Singer has already told us about the devil's land. It seems, Have we ever had bad luck?”
At this time, several cargo ships appeared on the river in the distance. They should be cargo ships that took a detour from there to return to the main stream. Singer took a look and suddenly said: "I really envy them, the way back."
But Johnny had already changed into clean clothes, walked out, looked at Singer, and said calmly: "Don't be discouraged, we will return, but now, we have to get the boat there. Went there..." Johnny stretched out his hand and pointed over there...isn't that the devil's land
After everyone heard this, they were silent for a second and then dispersed.
Singer quickly ran to the cab, while other people began to organize their things, such as magic weapons and spearguns. The lessons learned along the way allowed us to purchase a lot of fish somewhere. A gun, a sophisticated, large spear gun, speaking of it, this gives us more peace of mind than a magical weapon.
The Penglai used high speed for the first time, and its engine roared so powerfully for the first time. It pushed away waves of water one after another, but it took us towards the most dangerous place.
I stood in front of the deck, the wind messed up my hair... Johnny stood beside me, hesitant but said to me firmly: "Chengyi, it must be uneasy in there. , if there is a ghost, take action as soon as you enter."
When he said this, Johnny's eyes showed a trace of pain again.
Actually, I'm very surprised. As a Taoist priest, isn't it normal to take action when you see a ghost? No matter if I want to suppress them, drive them away, or transcend them, I can't just let them wander around in the world, right
What's more... Singer's story convinced me that there was a ghost in it! In addition, that mysterious existence is also staying there. That evil ghost may hinder us. I have to take action both emotionally and rationally
But why did Johnny emphasize so much
The Penglai was moving very fast, and not long after, it had already bypassed the river beach, and the mysterious water inlet finally appeared in my eyes again.