Set Up!
The legend of Mermaids has been passed down among people since ancient times.
But very few people have ever seen it.
However, with the Gods now revived, Mermaids no longer seem to be just a legend. Many people have become interested again, trying to find them in the sea, but all have returned empty-handed.
Shen Muheng was leaning against the railing, enjoying the sea breeze, when he heard this, his ears immediately perked up:
"Really? There are Mermaids in this place?"
Yunyun nodded vigorously, her eyes sparkling:
"Several people took videos. Although the images are a bit blurry, the fish tail is so beautiful; it glows in the moonlight."
Wuma Xiu stood by the railing, the sea breeze ruffling his hair.
He gazed at the boundless sea, a hint of interest flickering in his eyes.
Mermaids do exist.
Not only does it exist, but it was also a creation he sculpted over a long period of time. As someone who has heard countless Mermaid legends since childhood, who could resist creating such a race with their own hands?
Back then, the Sea God version of Wuma Xiu, brimming with enthusiasm, bestowed upon the Mermaids dazzling beauty, formidable strength, and captivatingly beautiful voices...
He spent several hours carving before finally letting go, satisfied.
However, these Creations differ somewhat from those described in fairy tales.
Wuma Xiu did not endow the Mermaid "kindness".
He gave them a nature closer to the sea.
--cunning.
They are the most elegant hunters in the sea, not spirits sitting on the rocks singing to passing sailors.
"Hey bro, Mermaids really exist?"
Shen Muheng's eyes lit up; he had already begun to fantasize about how perfect his life would be if he could have a cross-species romance.
"It exists." Wuma Xiu nodded.
Upon receiving confirmation, Shen Muheng felt as if he had been injected with a stimulant. He turned to Yunyun and shouted, "No need to refund the money!" Then, he grabbed Wuma Xiu and ran all the way to rent a luxury speedboat, which they then pushed off into the deep sea.
The stern of the boat churned up high white spray.
Yunyun stood on the viewing platform, the sea breeze blowing her flag askew to one side.
She was about to focus on serving the only remaining student, the one with glasses, when she turned around and found the viewing platform completely empty.
The other party also left sometime earlier, leaving only a note that read, "No need to refund the money."
Yunyun stood there, clutching the note in her hand, stunned for a moment, before finally putting down the flag.
She watched the ship recede further and further into the distance on the sea, then turned and began her journey home.
"Boss, which way should we drive to see the Mermaid?"
As Shen Muheng steered the speedboat, he looked around with great interest, wishing a Mermaid would pop out of the water and greet him.
Wuma Xiu bent down, scooped up a bucket of water from the sea, then took the Sea God Card out of his pocket and casually tossed it in.
The card was dropped into the water, instantly creating a soft, pale blue ripple.
"I'll give you some seawater to soak in, so you'll behave yourself, okay?"
The Sea God Card, submerged in water, emitted a pale blue glow.
Shen Muheng switched the speedboat to autopilot, leaned closer, and stared intently at the ball of light in the bucket.
What is this thing?
It looks like a card, but what card lights up?
Could it be a special communicator used only by a big shot?
Su Qingci's voice suddenly echoed deep within Wuma Xiu's mind:
[Host, there are sharks beneath your ship! A whole group of them!]
Upon hearing the word "shark," Wuma Xiu picked up the card.
This is still considered shallow water; how could sharks be here?
A whole group!
The only explanation is that he was tricked, tricked by a card! All that talk about "wanting to drink seawater" and "taking a soak" was just the other party playing the victim to lure him to the beach.
Sea God actually betrayed even Old Self; he's utterly depraved!
The Sea God Card curved in his palm, gently rubbing its corner against his fingers, as if trying to please him.
With a cold face, Wuma Xiu threw the card into the sea:
"I've only been resting for a short while! Humph, pleading won't work, I'm not doing it."
He refused to believe that the Sea God could really kill him!
The Sea God Card fell into the sea, and a light blue light spread out.
The next moment, the entire speedboat seemed to be violently bumped by some huge object from underwater, the hull rocked violently, and seawater poured into the cabin.
Shen Muheng lost his balance and was almost thrown into the sea. He scrambled to grab the railing, looked down, and his face turned pale instantly.
"Holy crap! What is this?!"
The sea churned, and a giant shark burst forth from the waves, its mouth full of sharp teeth, wide enough to swallow half a boat whole.
It stared at the two people on the boat, letting out a strange, excited mutter.
"It smells so good--"
Then, the giant shark thrashed its tail and charged towards the speedboat with its mouth wide open.
Shen Muheng scrambled to the driver's seat and shoved the power lever all the way down, causing the speedboat to accelerate wildly.
His heart was racing!
I just wanted to see Mermaids, who wants to see sharks! And such a huge mouth, those rows of teeth, just looking at it makes my legs go weak.
Shen Muheng gritted his teeth and gripped the rudder tightly, swerving left and right, his mind a complete mess.
He's always been lucky, so what's wrong with him today! One bad thing after another. Is the ocean incompatible with his birth chart? Or is it that all the bad luck of his entire life has piled up today?
Shen Muheng became increasingly anxious as he thought about it, and almost burst into tears.
He glanced back at Wuma Xiu, only to see him standing at the stern, staring at the sea, as if waiting for the shark to get closer.
--Dude, what time is it? You're still watching?!
--Hurry up and make your move!
Wuma Xiu stood with his hands behind his back, exuding an air of superiority.
He needs to rest!
Shen Muheng tried to run to the shore, but he found that sharks were emerging one after another, blocking his way.
"Holy crap, is this fish some kind of spirit? It even knows how to block people! But why is it only blocking us! Can't you see the boats over there?"
Shen Muheng sailed for a long time before realizing that the large fish were only chasing and biting them. There were only the two of them on the boat, him and the boss; it was obvious to anyone that the fish weren't after them!
They're here for the big shots.
Therefore, he must have been caught in the crossfire.
Since that's the case, Shen Muheng simply stopped and waited for the big shot to make a move.
Anyway, the power will be out soon, so there's no way to run away.
"Boss, you can make the move now. I won't bother you any longer."
Shen Muheng swiftly darted behind Wuma Xiu and crouched down.
In situations like these, the safest place is behind the big boss.
Wuma Xiu raised his hand and drew a longsword and Long Sword.
The moment the sword was drawn, the terrifying aura left behind by the Asura God instantly swept out, suppressing the entire area. He held the sword and said coldly:
"Hmph, I'll say it again, I want to rest!"
A giant wave crashed down from the sky, and the entire speedboat capsized with a roar.
Wuma Xiu and Shen Muheng both fell into the sea.
Shen Muheng choked on his water, but with his amazing survival instinct, he scrambled and grabbed Wuma Xiu's leg, clinging to him like an octopus.
The longsword had sensed this beforehand, and it broke through the water to catch Wuma Xiu.
Sapphire Blue Divine Power emanated from his body, pushing aside layers of seawater and creating a semi-transparent protective space.
Shen Muheng was then tossed to the Long Sword by Wuma Xiu.
Shen Muheng opened his eyes and, finding that he could still breathe, before he could even breathe a sigh of relief, he saw figures with human bodies and fish tails all around him.
When he looked closely, he felt a rush of heat to his face, and blood gushed from his nose.
This... this is too exciting!