Dreams Should Follow Fate

Mo Qiong casually used a breadcrumb and shot it at the sea monster.

It was just a casual action, and in theory, this breadcrumb should have disappeared because such a creature didn't exist on Earth.

However, in reality, the breadcrumb didn't disappear. Instead, it turned and drifted towards a certain direction.

This shocked Mo Qiong so much that he almost fell off his chair.

"There really are such creatures on Earth!"

Mo Qiong felt his scalp tingle. Besides myths and legends, who in modern times would believe such creatures actually existed?

But his ability wouldn't lie to him. He was very sure that he hadn't locked onto a photo just now, but rather a mental image of an actual, colossal sea beast.

Its appearance and features were based on the photo Zhang He had provided.

If such a creature didn't exist in the world, then the breadcrumb he threw should have vanished.

Yet, his ability clearly told him it existed, and it was in the ocean.

"Do you really believe me?" Zhang He asked, surprised and delighted.

Mo Qiong's expression shifted, and he finally calmed down, smiling. "I just think the world is vast and full of wonders. It's arrogant for humans to assume things don't exist just because they haven't seen them."

"I didn't believe it at first either, but after seeing this picture, I feel that perhaps the Kunpeng and Leviathan described by the ancients weren't mere fabrications, but might have had prototypes."

"Perhaps some giant marine creatures from ancient times survived to the present day. It's not impossible, after all, the ocean is immense."

Hearing Mo Qiong's words, Zhang He became extremely excited.

He nodded as if he had found a kindred spirit. "Exactly!"

"Look at the photo, doesn't it strongly resemble a massive, undiscovered pliosaur or mosasaur?"

"Maybe dinosaurs survived until now."

Zhang He said this, but his friends were all laughing.

"Even dinosaurs wouldn't be this big. A thousand meters? Humans can't even build a thousand-meter aircraft carrier, man."

Zhang He fell silent. He didn't know how to prove it either. In fact, he had only heard rumors, which was why he came looking, hoping he could see it himself.

But he didn't know where it was, only a general area. If it were that easy to find, countless merchant ships would have seen it by now.

Mo Qiong said, "Zhang He, have you ever considered that even if you firmly believe Li Pi wasn't lying, why would he personally admit it was a rumor?"

Zhang He was taken aback. "He must have been forced. Because the existence of such a large marine creature would cause panic, or make countless people set out to search for it. Perhaps some countries discovered it long ago but kept it hidden. So, when Li Pi accidentally saw it, they made him sign a non-disclosure agreement and publicly clarify that it was a rumor."

Mo Qiong nodded. "That's right. If that's the case, is there any point in you finding him? Just like Li Pi, you wouldn't be able to admit you found the so-called deep-sea giant beast, and thus you wouldn't gain any fame or fortune."

Zhang He shook his head. "I know, but this isn't about fame or fortune. It's about proving myself!"

"Even if it can't be made public, at least I'll have seen it with my own eyes. That's enough. Exploring the mystery and grandeur of the ocean is the pursuit of a navigator with a dream."

"Whether it exists or not, I firmly believe it exists and will put in the effort to find it. The day I find it will be the day I prove myself."

Mo Qiong smiled. Indeed, as his friends had said, this guy was a bit chuunibyo, perhaps he had been engrossed in many adventure stories and hot-blooded manga since childhood.

People need to set goals for themselves and strive for them; that's what gives life meaning.

However, people are different. Some, like Zhang He, are willing to pursue a goal that others deem nonexistent.

Others, like Zhang He's friends, pursue what is practical and grounded in reality.

"What is my goal?" Looking at Zhang He's shining eyes, Mo Qiong couldn't help but ask himself.

His goal was simple: to make money, a lot of money, so he could buy whatever he wanted, use whatever he wanted, and play whatever he wanted.

His family didn't lack money, and they could enjoy life.

A deep-sea giant beast? It was indeed cool, a rare and precious ancient creature that had likely gone extinct.

He could find it right now, just throw something and follow the direction.

But what of it? Could he eat it? Could he exchange it for money? Discovering it would not only bring him no benefit but would also, like Li Pi, attract people who would demand he clarify the so-called rumor.

Perhaps it was to prevent this precious species from being hunted by some unscrupulous country, or perhaps to prevent civilian curiosity groups from setting out to search and being hunted by the giant beast if they encountered it.

But regardless of the reason, judging by Li Pi's reaction, some country must have discovered it and chosen to conceal it.

Zhang He wanted to find it simply to satisfy his inner desire and achieve self-worth.

But why would Mo Qiong go looking for it? To achieve self-worth, one must first satisfy their material desires. He wasn't a rich second-generation heir; he needed to make money first.

This was true before he had his abilities, and it remained true after.

He didn't need great fame or fortune, nor did he need so much money that it could influence a nation's economy, because too much money was just numbers, and too much money also came with social responsibility.

Enough money was sufficient. If he spent it, he could earn more. Living like this would be easier and happier than those so-called richest people.

However, now that he had the ability, this goal seemed within reach.

Without the pressure, could this even be considered a pursuit?

Mo Qiong didn't know. Perhaps after making money, he would have different ideas, but he didn't have the money yet.

Looking at the sea breeze outside, gently blowing the yacht as it drifted along, Mo Qiong had a plan in mind.

The sea is unpredictable, and a storm blew them off course.

By the morning of the next day, everyone emerged from their rooms to find the outside calm and peaceful.

The storm had passed, but Zhang He's yacht, with its engine off, had been blown to who-knows-what sea.

He spent a while using a sea chart to pinpoint their location. Mo Qiong appeared behind him and asked, "Where are we?"

Zhang He looked at the chart for a moment and said, "We've reached the Philippine Sea, way off course... My god, how did we get this far?"

His yacht had actually entered the Philippines' exclusive economic zone.

Mo Qiong glanced at it and chuckled, "It's fine, you're not a military vessel, we have permission to sail here."

"That's true, but it'll be even further to go back home," Zhang He replied.

Mo Qiong said, "What's the rush? I'm not in any hurry to get back. If we can't find the sea monster this time, we can't let everyone's spirits be dampened. Since we're here, why not find a place to go diving and have some fun?"

His suggestion was immediately met with support from Zhang He's friends.

After all, "finding the sea monster" in their minds was equivalent to "going out to sea for fun." Having to turn back so soon after their collision was truly disappointing.

There was no choice; after colliding with Mo Qiong's boat, they were obligated to take him back.

However, since Mo Qiong voluntarily proposed to stay and play longer and wasn't in a hurry to return, everyone was naturally happy.

Zhang He didn't mind either. He had seen clearly last night that his friends didn't really believe him.

The so-called search for the sea monster was essentially a joke; if they wanted to get serious, he'd have to put in the effort himself. This trip was just for fun.

"Zhang He, you have great aspirations, but true aspirations aren't achieved in a day. There's always tomorrow," Mo Qiong said with a smile.

Zhang He also smiled, "I know. Anyway, after hitting your boat, I planned to turn back and stop searching for now. Since you're not in a hurry, I don't mind either. If everyone wants to play, let's play. I won't force you."

"Exactly! We go out to sea for enjoyment. The thing you're looking for doesn't have a specific location anyway. We won't discourage you, dreams are something you let happen naturally," his friends chimed in.

Zhang He laughed, "Naturally! The fact that we were blown here by the waves is fate. Everyone do as you please."

"Little Mo, you feel free too. There's food and drink, take whatever you want."

With that, he let everyone discuss while he went to check the hull for damage.

Mo Qiong nodded, poured himself a glass of water, and went up to the deck.

He leaned against the railing, enjoying the warm sea breeze. He casually spat some water out, and saw it curve and drift eastward.

He casually pushed it again, basically confirming that the yacht's current direction was opposite to the sea monster's location.

The ship was drifting southwest, while the sea monster was to the northeast.

The Philippine Sea is the largest and deepest body of water in the world, mostly international high seas, with a small portion belonging to the territorial waters or exclusive economic zones of surrounding countries.

The "Large Pearl" Mo Qiong was looking for was within the Philippines' exclusive economic zone, close to territorial waters. Theoretically, foreign vessels would need permission from the coastal state for exploration and fishing.

Last night, after the great storm, the yacht had drifted with the waves, its engine off.

Mo Qiong saw the yacht drifting south and added a bit of force.

He found a spot in the lower deck and blew air, not too fast, but not too slow.

He used the air to push against the hull, accelerating its drift. The storm had already pushed the ship south, and he merely steered it further west.

Although air can escape easily, he planned to come up occasionally to adjust the direction and give another puff. Taking advantage of the wind and waves, he guided the ship near the "Large Pearl."

Not having a permit wasn't an issue. On the vast ocean, no one would be monitoring. As long as they weren't conducting large-scale fishing or showing off their valuable catches, no one besides themselves would know or pursue the matter.