The thing underwater exerted force again, and Yu Daohan slowly moved forward with his feet apart. "Brother Su, is it not ready yet? I can't hold on much longer."
Su Lai was drawing a strange formation on the ground with cinnabar. In the center of the formation stood a sharpened red wooden stake.
"Hold on for a moment longer," Su Lai said, speeding up the drawing of the formation.
Zhou Fu ran over to help, but the strength of the two of them was no match for the creature in the water.
The chain was already taut, emitting the sound of metal friction, as if it would snap at any moment.
"Zhou Fu, give this guy a couple of shots."
As soon as Yu Daohan finished speaking, Zhou Fu released the chain, pulled out two yellow talismans, and shot them into the water.
*Bang!*
Two explosions erupted from the water, splashing water everywhere. A mass of black gas emerged from the water.
"Damn it, you're quiet now, aren't you?" Yu Daohan cursed under his breath.
It wasn't until this explosion that the creature in the water struggled even harder.
Seeing this, Yu Daohan released one hand, quickly took out two small green flags from the left side of his backpack, and shot them onto the ground.
"Five Elements Technique, Wood Xun Formation, activate!"
Yu Daohan shouted, and instantly countless green threads quickly wrapped around Yu Daohan's feet and then spread to the chain.
"Take your time, Brother Su," Daohan said, a smile on his lips. "Let's see how much strength you have."
No matter how hard the thing in the water struggled, Yu Daohan remained motionless, as steadfast as Mount Tai.
"Done!" Beside him, Su Lai finished drawing the formation, pulled out the red wooden stake stuck in the ground, and prepared to shoot it at the thing in the water.
*Crack!*
Just as the wooden stake was about to be shot, the chain snapped in the middle and whipped towards Zhou Fu.
The suddenly flung chain caught Zhou Fu off guard, and he could only raise his arm to block it.
*Slap!*
The chain struck Zhou Fu's arm heavily. Zhou Fu stumbled back in pain.
Seeing that he was a step too late, Su Lai cursed, "Damn it, still a little too late."
Yu Daohan looked at Zhou Fu beside him. "Are you alright?"
Zhou Fu shook his head. Yu Daohan looked at the darkening sky and sighed, "It seems we can only wait until tomorrow."
Su Lai also shook his head helplessly. The sky had already darkened, and at night, the water was the domain of the water ghost. Forget about catching it, it was questionable whether they could survive in the water themselves.
"Boss Zhu, it's gotten dark, so catching it is impossible. We can only wait until tomorrow morning," Su Lai explained to Zhu Futing beside him.
Zhu Futing nodded repeatedly. He had witnessed the terror of the creature in the water just now, and besides, Yu Daohan and the others were truly capable.
Ma Meiling, who was watching Yu Daohan and the others, had a strange look flash across her face, but she quickly hid it.
"How about this, I'll take the masters to the hotel first, and we can come back tomorrow morning," Zhu Futing said, preparing to lead everyone to the car.
Su Lai waved his hand. "No need, no need. I see there are wooden houses here, and I'm used to living by the water."
"I'll stay too," Yu Daohan said. Since Su Lai was staying, he felt it would be impolite to leave.
Since Yu Daohan wasn't leaving, Zhou Fu certainly wouldn't either.
Seeing that all three of them were not leaving, Zhu Futing didn't try to persuade them further. He tidied up the wooden house and then left with his parents and Ma Meiling.
The three of them watched Zhu Futing's family leave before entering the wooden house. Su Lai turned on the light and looked at the environment inside. While it wasn't particularly great, it wasn't shabby either. However, there was only one bed.
Yu Daohan looked at Zhou Fu, who had been silent all along. "Roll up your sleeve and let me see."
Zhou Fu shook his head. "Disciple is fine, I've worried the sect leader."
Yu Daohan was a bit helpless. "Why does this guy like to hide things? Come on, the force of that chain wasn't small. I wouldn't be fine if I took a hit like that."
Seeing that Yu Daohan had seen through him, Zhou Fu could only roll up his sleeve.
Yu Daohan looked at Zhou Fu's arm, which was already covered in bruises. He put down his backpack and took out a plastic jar containing something yellow like mud. It looked a bit like that stuff.
Su Lai looked at the thing Yu Daohan took out with some surprise. "Huatuo Paste! This is a miraculous healing medicine, and you can't buy it even with money."
Yu Daohan took out a lump and applied it to Zhou Fu's bruised area.
The moment the yellow, mud-like substance was applied to his arm, Zhou Fu felt the pain instantly dissipate, which was quite miraculous.
Su Lai unconsciously reached for the plastic jar. Yu Daohan coughed lightly. "Old Su, I don't have much of this stuff."
This Huatuo Paste was given to him by Elder Hua last time. Although he still had a little left in his shop, it wasn't much.
Su Lai smiled awkwardly. "Master Yu, as you know, I deal with water ghosts in the water all year round, so I inevitably get bruised. This stuff is a good medicine for me."
Yu Daohan rolled his eyes. "Cut the crap, just say it if you want it."
Su Lai laughed heartily and said unceremoniously, "Then I won't be polite."
Yu Daohan was a bit helpless. "You're really not polite."
Su Lai shook his head with a lewd smile. "Why should I be polite with you?"
Yu Daohan was somewhat resigned. This guy's thick skin was beyond ordinary.
Actually, Yu Daohan had brought this stuff this time to be prepared. He had originally planned to give it to this guy if it wasn't needed.
Corpse haulers, who deal with things in the water, inevitably get scratched and the like.