The temple was not large. In a room resembling a prison not far from the temple gates stood a beautiful woman with a green name above her head: Aila.
Daughter of the West Sea King · Aila
Level: 100 Health: 1/1,000,000,000
Lu Yang quickly swam toward Aila. Before he could get close, Aila spotted him first. Her face was filled with pleading as she said, "Stranger, can you help me?"
Lu Yang came before Aila and asked, "What can I help you with?"
"Please save me. I am the Daughter of the West Sea King, imprisoned here by my enemies. If you can help me, my people will be grateful," Aila said.
System Prompt: Accept the rescue mission?
Lu Yang chose yes and said, "Of course. What do I need to do?"
"Find the key, take me out of here, and bring me to the West Sea Palace," Aila said.
Lu Yang examined the place where Aila was imprisoned. It was a magical cage; without the key, there was no way to open its gate.
"Where is the key?" Lu Yang asked.
Aila pointed to a small hill not far away. A key rested atop it. Lu Yang knew that this was no real hill, but a petrified sea monster. Taking the key would revive it.
Lu Yang cautiously approached the petrified sea monster and stood in front of him. He could clearly see the monster's face. It resembled an octopus, though its upper body was humanoid, and the key was clutched in his hand.
Lu Yang looked around. The guards at the entrance were not looking this way, and the other patrolling guards were conveniently absent as well.
He gripped the key and slowly pulled it from between the sea monster's fingers. With every movement,