Chapter 71 Arrival in the South China Sea
Chapter 71 Arrival in the South China Sea
The pitch-black sky, like an inky curtain, gradually turned a deep blue with the numerous stars. A bright crescent moon hung high in the sky, casting a silvery veil of light.
Su Luo and the other three sat on the Wind-Riding Boat, watching the River Mouth Village recede into the distance without making a sound.
Feng Xiyue couldn't help but ask softly, "Su Luo, you've only been awake for a short time and you're already leaving. Shouldn't you rest a little longer?"
Chu Wenqing stroked Feng Xingzhou and nodded repeatedly, "Yes, they are your... family after all. Isn't it too cold to just leave without saying goodbye? Actually, you could have stayed a couple more days."
Although Chu Wenqing knew that Su Luo was not the original "Su Luo", they had known each other for a while. Why was Su Luo in such a hurry to leave that very night after waking up?
Lin Ji didn't say much, but turned to look at the girl with an indifferent expression under the moonlight.
Su Luo shook her head firmly, "Immortals and mortals are different. My fate with them ended long ago. Not saying hello is the best choice."
Originally, she only planned to check on the Su family for the original owner before leaving, but she didn't expect the Su family to run into trouble, so she had to step in to resolve the situation. Now the Su family's life has returned to normal, and the village will be protected by the Heavenly Alliance, so she no longer needs to worry.
If demons were to invade the human realm later, she could bring the Su family to live on her island if they wished. But that's a matter for the future...
As the village, hidden by the mountains, slowly disappeared from sight, Su Luo's heart gradually calmed down.
I just hope that demon will never appear again...
Su Luo twitched the corner of her mouth and turned to sit down.
"Alright, let's speed things up and get to the South China Sea."
"it is good!"
Concealed by talismans, the Wind-Riding Boat flew swiftly through the vast sky, undetectable to anyone.
A month later, in a small border town in the South China Sea.
Four ordinary-looking people walked through the small town, observing their surroundings and talking occasionally.
With dark circles under her eyes, Chu Wenqing rambled on, "Senior sister, we've finally arrived! We've been traveling for a whole month, really, we almost collapsed from exhaustion..."
Feng Xiyue didn't know what "sudden death" meant, but she was already used to her junior brother's unreliability, so she just nodded.
"Yes, we've finally arrived. This is my first time in the South China Sea, and I didn't expect there to be so many people in these towns."
Su Luo glanced at the group casually. "Many people make their living by the sea, so it's normal for there to be a lot of people."
Chu Wenqing dusted off his clothes and suggested, "Why don't we stay here for the night before we leave? We can also gather some information while we're at it."
"Okay." Su Luo knew everyone had worked hard this past month, and she was happy to finally be in the South China Sea, which she had been longing for. So she waved her hand generously and said, "I'll cover the accommodation. Just let me know if you want anything later!"
"Hehehe~ Then we won't be polite!"
"Thanks!"
Lin Ji turned to Su Luo and said in a spoiled tone, "Su Luo, I've finished my candy..."
"Okay, okay, I'll buy you some maltose later, you can have as much as you want. I see you really like pastries, I'll see if I can buy you some too."
Unexpectedly, Su Luo still remembered that he liked to eat pastries. Lin Ji felt a sweet warmth in his heart, and the corners of his mouth involuntarily turned up.
But when he sensed the aura following him from afar, his joy vanished instantly, replaced by a murderous glint in his eyes.
Tsk, this demon protector is really persistent. He's been following them for so long and has no intention of giving up...
The four quickly found a decent-looking restaurant and checked in. Afterward, they went out shopping, making sure to inquire about news about the small islands in the South China Sea along the way.
When Su Luo heard that there were hundreds of small islands of varying sizes in the South China Sea, she couldn't help but smile.
So many islands! Hehe, she's got some to choose from!
However, they also heard some bad news.
It is said that the South China Sea has been quite turbulent recently, with the weather being more unpredictable than usual and the sea waves getting bigger and bigger, frequently capsizing fishing boats and causing countless deaths and injuries.
Most of the islands, which vary in size, happen to be located in the central part of the South China Sea. However, the central area is often swirling with whirlpools, making it impossible for ships to get close. As a result, no one has been able to land on those islands to investigate, and no one knows their specific situation.
Su Luo was even more satisfied after hearing this.
What she was looking for was an island where no one could disturb her, and this place couldn't be more perfect! She didn't care about the whirlpools at sea, since she had a flying device and could avoid taking the sea route.
The four of them wandered around and had a big meal that they hadn't had in a long time.
Although the food here lacks spiritual energy, the seafood is plentiful and tastes quite good. Chu Wenqing exclaimed "Seafood freedom!" and ate with gusto.
Su Luo ate quite a lot, and before leaving, she didn't forget to ask the owner to make extra seafood hot pot and seafood porridge to take away. She would put them in her storage bag and take them out whenever she wanted to eat them.
Following suit, Feng Xiyue also packed up a lot of delicious food that she had never eaten before.
Lin Ji, on the other hand, wasn't very interested in seafood. He only ate a little before popping a piece of candy into his mouth and chewing it. Then, he rested his chin on his hand and watched Su Luo eat with great interest.
The next day, before leaving the town, the three of them found a horse-drawn carriage. The driver drove for more than half an hour before finally arriving at the South China Sea coast. They all got off the carriage and looked ahead.
The azure sea roared in the sea breeze, whipping up whitecaps. Where the sea met the sky, seabirds occasionally skimmed the surface. The sea was still calm at this moment. Small boats, large and small, were moored along the shore, with people coming and going on board, carrying loads of seafood—apparently returning from fishing.
Chu Wenqing asked in confusion, "They went out fishing and came back so early?"
The driver behind him replied, "It looks like it's going to rain soon today. I'm worried the waves will be too big, so we have to come back early."
"I see."
Before leaving, the driver kindly reminded them, "It's likely to rain heavily, so you'd better find a place to take shelter beforehand."
A few miles from the coast, there were several restaurants and teahouses where people often went to drink and drink to escape the rain. These customers were generous with their money, so he didn't mind reminding them.
Chu Wenqing quickly said "Thank you" before seeing the driver off.
Feng Xiyue asked, "Su Luo, what do you plan to do?"
Su Luo squinted at the calm sea and said after a while, "Let's find a teahouse to sit in and see how things go. The coachman is right. If it rains heavily later, even the Wind Chariot will probably be affected."
"Just listen to you."
The group turned their attention away and walked to a teahouse not far away, where they ordered a pot of tea and some melon seeds and peanuts to chat and drink.
Not long after, a loud boom was heard, followed by a deafening roar from the sky. Dark clouds rolled in, lightning flashed, and thunder roared. Soon, a torrential downpour began.
The sea level is no longer calm.
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