Chapter 41: The Great Array of Ten Thousand Willows
After determining the location of Green Willow Island, Yao Jiao began designing the willow tree planting site.
First of all, it is necessary to relocate the willow trees on the island.
Found the second Cangshan, sent 1,000 laborers to Green Willow Island, every day, constantly digging up trees and then replanting.
At the same time, Tu Di's second brother, Cangshan, purchased willow trees from all over, buying a total of 30,000 saplings. What an enormous undertaking! When Sima Xiangru and others arrived, they saw many large ships continuously transporting the willows to Green Willow Island. They were also astonished, wondering how much money this would cost?
Labor costs, transportation fees, and tree money, this time the demon horn has paid a heavy price.
This time's big production took four months, just like building a grand palace.
Innumerable willow trees surround Green Willow Island, forming a circle around it. Even the original roads are planted with numerous willows. At this moment, in the midst of summer, the endless green willows are lush and dense, and the entire Green Willow Island is wrapped in countless green willows.
Green Willow Island, with a total of 840,000 willow trees, is now arranged into a large-scale maze array by the demon horn according to the principles of the Nine Palaces and Eight Trigrams.
In the end, when it was time to plant trees, it was always the demon horn leading a group of laborers to go and plant them, because the demon horn had to keep an eye on them, afraid they would leave, once they entered the willow forest, it was hard for them to come back.
At the moment when the last tree was planted completely, all the servants stayed on the island, while Yao Jiao and others gathered at the dock.
The crowd of laborers were sent away by the second cargo ship arranged by Mount Cangyan.
The entire willow forest completely enveloped the Green Willow Island, and nothing inside could be seen anymore. No matter which direction you looked from, all that could be seen were endless willows. What's more, people even saw a strange sight - a large amount of fog suddenly appeared in the willow forest. Moreover, above the willow forest, there was also a lot of fog. This made it impossible for anyone to see the internal scenery even if they climbed to the top of the trees.
Fog?
Everyone looked at each other, and a hint of weirdness flashed in their eyes.
"Has the Peach Blossom Array been completed?" Sima Xiangru exclaimed excitedly on horseback.
"It's done, but it's not a peach blossom array." The demon horn nodded and said.
"It should be called 'Ten Thousand Willows Formation' instead." The Second Elder of Cangshan said with a smile.
"Let's go and try it out." Sima Xiangru exclaimed excitedly. Zi Huaiyu and Shangguan Linqing also looked eager to give it a shot.
"Uh-huh, go ahead, if you can't find your way, just make some noise and we'll hear you." The demon horn nodded.
"Hmm" The three of them responded in unison and quickly walked inside.
Only the Second Azure Mountain stood beside Yao Jiao and Jian Wu at the dock, watching the three people.
In the blink of an eye, the three people walked in. They were soon blocked by many willow trees and shrouded in mist, and they quickly disappeared from view.
Yao Jiao and others were waiting patiently there.
After a stick of incense, suddenly, Shangguan Linqing walked out again. Moreover, when he saw the demon horn and the vast lake, his face showed extreme incredulity.
"Huh? How did I end up coming out? Didn't I keep going in?" Upper Official Lin Qing exclaimed.
"Ghost hitting the wall?" The Second Cyan Mountain exclaimed in surprise.
"I was clearly walking in, how did I suddenly walk out?" Shangguan Linqing said incredulously.
"It's good that you managed to get out, it's just your luck. They went in and couldn't get out," said the demon horn with a smile.
"Huh?" Officer Lin Qing's eyes were filled with a hint of doubt, but at this moment, he didn't want to go any further either. Apparently, if what the demon said was true, it would be really embarrassing. Fortunately, his luck was good and he had managed to get out.
The crowd waited for a while longer, but Sima Xiangru and Zixiuyu still hadn't come out.
"Let's go in first, Uncle," said Yaojiao with a smile.
"It's alright." The Second Young Master of Cangshan smiled and said.
Then, the group followed the demon's lead and slowly walked towards the Great Array of Ten Thousand Willows.
With the guidance of the demon-horned escort, they quickly arrived at the inner courtyard's square in front of the main hall after a few twists and turns. The servants had already brought over several taishi chairs and prepared clear tea for the four to wait with.
Another moment.
"Yao Jiao, Yao Jiao, where are you?" Lin Zhong's voice finally came from within the forest.
The voice of "Yao Jiao" Zi Huaiyu came from the northern part of the island.
Obviously, a long detour had finally turned their excitement into despair.
"Haha" Second Master Cangshan and Shangguan Linqing laughed.
"Wait for a moment, Great Uncle," said Yao Jiao with a smile.
"En" nodded slightly on the second peak of Cangshan.
Then, the demon horn walked into the willow forest and soon led two dejected people out.
"Haha" Second Master Cangshan and Shangguan Linqing burst out laughing at the two.
"What? Lin Qing, how did you get out?" Sima Xiangru exclaimed in surprise.
"I'm smarter than all of you." Officer Lin Qing immediately flattered himself.
"Huh?" Sima Xiangru and Zi Huaiyu exchanged a glance, with a hint of strangeness flashing in their eyes.
"What about this Wanliu Great Formation?" said the Second Cangshan.
"Awesome, no wonder that Peach Blossom Formation could trap Zhou Botong, this Ten Thousand Willow Formation can only be stronger." Zi Huaiyu said immediately.
"Hmm, it's really amazing. After I went in, I couldn't find my way out and felt like I was walking in circles." Sima Xiangru said.
"Hmm, my master said that this big formation can't be broken unless it reaches the Xiantian boundary. In a short period of time, it's impossible to break it, unless all these willow trees are cut down or burned away. However, the air on this island is quite humid, making it difficult to burn them." Youjiao nodded and said.
"Is it that severe?" Zi Huaiyu exclaimed in surprise.
"Last time was Qi Xing Gong's black-clad man. Can't have any more robberies from now on, what if we meet you again next time and you're not there?" said Yao Jiao.
"It's also, however, the method of entering and exiting the Wanliu Great Array must be controlled, it can't be allowed to spread out, otherwise, this Wanliu Great Array will be like a mere formality." The Second Mount Qing said solemnly.
"This I know, now this big array, only I and Jian Wu know about it. On the dock outside the island, a bell is also hung. If there are guests coming, ring the bell, we will know." said Yao Jiao.
"Ah, as for us, you don't need to say anything. If we were to be informed, we would definitely report it to the family, and then it would spread, which wouldn't be good. You must remember that only the two of you should know." The Second Elder of Cangshan instructed Yaojiao.
"I'm clear about this." The demon nodded. Obviously, for the secrecy of the Wanliu Great Array, the demon must do a good job.
"Come to think of it, didn't you tell us before that you were going to Dabeisi Temple?" Officer Lin Qing suddenly laughed and said.
"Huh? Yeah." The demon king said in confusion.
"Next year when spring begins, we will all go to Dabeisi Temple together. At that time, you can come with us." said Shangguan Linqing.
"Good!" The demon king exclaimed excitedly. There's still more than half a year left. In more than half a year, I must also cultivate myself well.
Then, after chatting with everyone for a while, Yao Jiao slowly sent away a group of people who were both seniors and friends from Green Willow Island.
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