The lake was unbearably cold. The instant I entered the water, my body, wrapped in a protective barrier, still couldn't help but shudder. I had no choice but to strengthen the barrier, and just as I was feeling the cold bite to the bone, there was a splash from the surface. Long Yue had entered the water as well, following about a few meters behind me. With such a capable Great Elder as Luo Yongdan, I couldn't help feeling rather envious.
"You don't need to follow me. I've only just arrived today, and I never planned to escape." I smiled. I had a natural fondness for Long Yue. After all, to be honest, I couldn't bring myself to dislike a beauty—so long as she wasn't too harsh with me.
"No. Having received a mission in a time of danger, I must do everything in my power." Long Yue spoke calmly, still following close behind me.
"Fine, then watch. But what am I supposed to do when I need to wash the important parts later?" I spread my hands. Long Yue hesitated, then directly ignored me, clearly not intending to speak. It seemed that even if I really took off my underwear, she wouldn't care. And as for having any sort of exchange with her, it probably wouldn't be possible anytime soon. This female Demon Race member was a little wooden doll too, and would never easily reveal her emotions.
The farther down into the lake we swam, the more sea monsters and fish there were. Apart from the giant lake serpent I'd seen the first time, there were also some even larger and stranger creatures. Some had even reached the level of attaining sentience, with abilities no weaker than those of a Seventh-Level Immortal. If these enormous beasts weren't dealt