The sky gradually darkened, and after everyone had dinner, Hong Mao went to Shui Lingling and Gui Jiujiu's room to explain the purpose of his visit. Shui Lingling knew that this matter was important, but didn't know how she could help them, so she just said a few words of reminder.

  While Gu Jingjing accompanied Shuilingling, they saw off Hongmao. Looking at the back of Hongmao, Shuilingling sighed and said softly: "I hope they will all be safe and sound."

  The night grew darker, and the seven heroes rested early after packing their bags. However, Hong Mao came alone to the courtyard, leaning against the railing, gazing up at the dark sky with his eyes, thinking constantly in his mind. Since learning about Hei Xiao Hu's news, he didn't feel at ease in his heart. For now, he could only hold back and wait, figuring out what he wanted to do next.

  Suddenly a voice came from behind: "It's so late, aren't you going to rest yet?" Hongmao turned around and saw that Jiaojiao had jumped over the railing and was sitting on the opposite side.

  "Haven't you gone to sleep yet?"

  "I knew you little guy wouldn't be able to sleep, so I came to keep you company and chat with you." Jumping with a relaxed face, he said slowly: "What's meant to come will come, don't be too tense, just take the time to enjoy it."

  "You're quite amused, aren't you?" Hongmao raised her head and said to herself. It was always like this, even though she didn't feel at ease in her heart, yet she still had an air of being carefree and self-satisfied, as if making a big deal out of nothing.

  "That's not important, let's talk about you and Blue Rabbit instead... you two..." Jumping out a sly smile, he chuckled to himself. Rainbow Cat suddenly felt speechless, and abruptly stood up, walking towards the room, saying "You should just go back to sleep." Looking at Rainbow Cat's back, Jumping's lips curled up into a smile, this little guy...

  The next morning, the seven heroes set off early, bid farewell to everyone and boarded the ship. The boatman raised the sail and untied the rope tied to the pillar, and the boat slowly left the dock. Suddenly, Shuilingling seemed to realize something and said, "Wait, where's Dingdang?" She looked around but still didn't see her figure. Seeing Shuilingling's thoughts, Gujiujiu said, "Perhaps she was afraid of being emotional and didn't want to come."

  Han Tian and Xiao Li watched the boat from a distance, and when they saw the person wearing a straw hat and lowering his head, Han Tian's face suddenly changed: "Wait!" The distance between the boat and the dock was getting farther and farther away, and Han Tian didn't care about anything else. With a light movement, he jumped onto the deck, grabbed the hand of the man wearing the straw hat, and pulled him back. The man was shocked, and his head jerked up, causing the straw hat to fall off. "Ding dang!" everyone exclaimed in unison.

  "Hey, that... " Dingdang was found out and couldn't help but smile awkwardly. "Dingdang, wasn't I not supposed to let you come? How did you still manage to come!"

  Tata was surprised and said, while scanning Dangdang's outfit. She saw that Dangdang was wearing a hemp robe, with some temporary mud on her face, and the grass hat on her feet was also somewhat tattered. At first glance, she really did look like a boatman. She slightly pouted and said in a pleading tone: "Sorry, I know I shouldn't have come, but I really want to travel the world, so please let me through."

  "Don't worry, I guarantee I won't cause you any trouble!" he said, raising his right hand in a righteous and sincere manner.

  "It's not possible, Master and Mistress will never agree to it, hurry back to the shore!" As he spoke, he pulled Dingdang towards the shore. Dingdang struggled desperately: "Don't go, Hantian! Don't you want to go together at all?" Upon hearing this, Hantian hesitated for a moment, and his grip on Dingdang's hand loosened. This gave Dingdang the opportunity to break free, and he immediately ran towards Blue Rabbit

  Behind him, he had a look of refusing to get off the boat even if beaten to death. Han Tian did not expect that this momentary distraction would allow Ding Dang to escape, and he quickly turned around.

  "Who would have thought that Dīngdāng would laugh and say: 'Hán Tiān, now you can't even take me back.' After finishing speaking, he pointed to his back. Hán Tiān turned around, his face changed, originally the boat had already left the dock for a distance, wanting to use lightness skill to return to the shore was simply impossible."

  Like this, he was inexplicably kidnapped onto the boat on a cold day, of course with that small bit of willingness, after all he could stay with her for a while longer...

  On the shore, Shuilingling saw this scene on the boat and couldn't help but get anxious, stamping her foot: "This Dangdang is so annoying, I knew she wouldn't let go of this opportunity easily!" Gujiujiu comforted her from the side: "Forget it, forget it, I believe Hongmao and the others will definitely protect Dangdang well. You know her personality, once she wants to do something, even nine-headed cows can't stop her."

  Shui Lingling was somewhat angry: "If you continue to spoil her like this, she will eventually make a big hole in the sky!" He said, huffing and puffing, turned around and left, also indicating acceptance of this fact, but with some worry in his heart. Xiao Li stood alone there, saying: "You guys are too unkind, just leaving me on Phoenix Island like this! No way, I'm going too!"

  The little fox turned around and ran to the front of the boat house, asking: "Boat house, are there any more boats available?" The boat house shook his head, slightly apologetic, saying: "I'm really sorry, sir. Today's boats were mostly used for transporting goods, and the last empty one was just rented out by a young master."

  "Unbelievable!" Xiao Li cursed under his breath. Just then, he suddenly heard Xiong Jianqiang's voice and quickly hid: "You guys just saw Dangdang get on the boat?" The two followers next to him hastily replied: "Yes, yes, Brother Jianqiang, Dangdang indeed followed Hongmao and the others onto the boat." Xiong Jianqiang snorted coldly: "It's that little brat Hongmao again. I really can't understand what's so good about him that makes Dangdang follow him so devotedly. However, no matter where he goes, I'll always chase after Dangdang!" Xiao Li was listening on the side and felt like vomiting, but an idea struck him. He had been worried about not having a boat, but now it's free! So, taking advantage of their conversation, he quietly snuck onto the ship.

  On this side, Hongmao and others studied the navigation route on the boat, striving to reach Tiān Mén Shān in the shortest time. Dingdang leaned against the railing, staring at the distant sun in a daze. And Xiong Jianqiang accelerated the boat speed in order to catch up with Dingdang, and soon caught up with them. "Dingdang!" Hearing that familiar yet corny voice, Dingdang's whole body trembled, and he quickly closed his eyes: "I must have misheard... I must have misheard..."

  Opening his eyes again, he saw that Xiong Jianqiang had already steered the boat to their side. At this moment, a yellow figure flashed by, and Xiao Li landed steadily on Dingdang's side. "Xiao Li, you..." Xiao Li smiled slyly and said proudly to Xiong Jianqiang, "Thanks a lot, Xiong Jianqiang!" Xiong Jianqiang angrily said, "Xiao Li, you actually snuck onto our boat!" Xiao Li made a face at them, turned around and walked towards the cabin, ignoring the angry scolding behind him.

  After seeing Qi Xue and Han Tian, Qi Xue didn't say much, silently indicating that he had accepted this fact.

  The boat sailed for several days and finally arrived at Tianmen Mountain. Xiong Jianqiang's two followers pulled down the heavy luggage, and Xiong Jianqiang said: "You be careful, this time I want to enjoy the local customs and people." Han Tian heard this and couldn't help but laugh: "Local customs and people?" Xiong Jianqiang heard the laughter and frowned: "What are you laughing at?" Tiao Tiao reminded them kindly: "I advise you one thing, when encountering anything, prioritize preserving your life first, or else you won't even know how you died."