A Hemp Rope Always Snaps at Its Thinnest Point

The old woman's eyes were cloudy and lifeless; she was clearly blind.

She put down her straw sandals, stood up, and walked towards the direction from which the sound came.

Seeing this, Er Niu quickly put the fish basket on the ground and went forward to help the old woman.

"Grandma, I'm really lucky today. I got a few guests for our family."

We can earn one hundred coins tonight.

"Guest?"

The old woman paused slightly, then turned her head, seemingly wanting to look in the direction of Zhang Xuanchen and the others.

"These distinguished guests must be from out of town."

"Yes, sir," Zhang Xuanchen said. "We were passing through Coral Town when it got late. We happened to meet Er Niu, and since he said he had a spare room, we thought we could stay the night."

"It would be good to have you stay here. It would be good if you didn't mind that our home is simple."

Fast forward, fast forward.

The old woman smiled and quickly pointed into the room, "Xiao Ya, go and prepare a room for our distinguished guest."

Hearing this, Xiao Ya, who was standing behind Er Niu and felt a little nervous, quickly replied:

"Okay, Grandma, I'll go right away."

Then he ran inside and started tidying up.

The old lady spoke again:

"Distinguished guests, please forgive me for any shortcomings in my hospitality due to my poor eyesight."

Luo Lingshuang stepped forward and said softly:

"Madam, you're too kind. It's us who are disturbing you by coming here unexpectedly."

Little Peach and Great Sage stood beside her, curiously looking around the courtyard, without saying a word.

Little Peach is alright, Great Sage's carefree personality might scare her.

Upon hearing Luo Lingshuang's voice, the old lady replied repeatedly:

"Okay, okay."

"Er Niu, go to the market and buy two fish to cook for our distinguished guest."

We must not neglect our honored guests, do you hear me?

Upon hearing this, Er Niu helped the old lady sit down in a chair and assured her:

"Don't worry, Grandma, this is the first time I've ever gotten a customer."

They were definitely taken good care of.

Moreover, we don't need to buy fish. I caught some stranded Blue-Striped Fish, Octopus, and some sea snails on the beach earlier, enough for us to eat tonight.

Today is our family's lucky day.

Upon hearing this, the old lady smiled and nodded, "Okay, okay."

As long as they don't neglect their duties.

Er Niu turned to look at Zhang Xuanchen and the others, and laughed:

"Please sit in the courtyard for a while, gentlemen. You can come inside and rest after my little sister has finished getting ready."

He glanced at the dazzling sunset on the horizon and continued:

"I'll cook with you guys. Tonight I'll make braised fish and spicy Octopus; it'll be absolutely delicious."

After saying that, he picked up the fish basket and went into the kitchen.

Zhang Xuanchen and the others sat on wooden benches in the garden.

The Great Sage then took out a beast-patterned carpet from his inner space and spread it on the ground.

I lay down directly on it.

He casually said, "Xuan Chen, call me when it's time to eat."

I'm exhausted after traveling for so long.

"I'll take a nap first."

Zhang Xuanchen replied, "Okay."

You won't go hungry.

At this moment, the old lady sitting under the evergreen tree spoke up:

"How should the adults address me?"

Zhang Xuanchen replied, "Old man, my Zhang Chen, my wife's name is Luo Ling, that big man's name is Xuan Sheng, and the girl's name is Little Peach."

The little animal on my shoulder is named Little Star.

We're not important figures, just call us by our names, no need to address us as "sir."

He knew the old woman in front of him was blind, and he did this to introduce her to Er Niu and the little girl.

Although the old lady was probably not much older than him, he looked young.

Calling him "elderly" is not an overstatement.

The old lady smiled and said:

"Alright, then this old woman won't refuse."

Zhang Xuanchen asked, "Old man, why are there only three of you in the house?"

Where are Er Niu and Xiao Ya's parents?

Hearing this, the old lady sighed, her expression sorrowful, and said in a low voice:

"Dead, all dead."

Fifteen years ago, my family didn't live in Coral Town; we fled from other islands.

During the journey, the old man fell ill and died on the boat.

They later settled in Coral Town.

Eight Years, Er Niu's parents went to sea and never returned, leaving only the three of us behind...

"I'm sorry, I..."

"It's alright, it's all in the past, and we've gotten used to it. The people in Coral Town are kind, and we're doing alright."

Er Niu has grown up; there's hope for the future.

At this point, a smile appeared on the old lady's face.

Seeing this, Zhang Xuanchen's expression was complex, and he sighed:

"Alas, the rope always breaks at its weakest point, and misfortune always finds its way to the unfortunate."

Upon hearing this, Er Niu, who was in the kitchen, poked his head out and said:

"Lord Chen, I don't think that's right."

Compared to those who have died, at least we are still alive.

Now, with the protection of the Sea God, the once sparsely populated and chaotic Coral Town has gradually become more lively and orderly.

Everyone has a house to live in.

Even if Immortal Master comes to our Coral Town, he cannot kill people without cause.

Life was hard, but it was peaceful.

Hearing Er Niu mention the Sea God several times, Zhang Xuanchen couldn't help but ask:

"It seems you hold this so-called Sea God in high esteem. Have you ever met him?"

Er Niu shook his head, "Never seen it."

But the rules of our Coral Town were set by the Sea God.

The people of Coral Town can receive protection simply by going to the Sea God Altar each month and handing over a sea fish.

The more precious and numerous the sea fish handed over, or the rare medicinal herbs handed over, the more likely the Sea God will bestow a drop of Spirit Liquid upon you.

That Spirit Liquid has the effect of strengthening the body and healing illnesses and injuries.

Those Immortal Master say it can even enhance one's strength.

"From now on, I will definitely work hard, buy a boat, and hand over more sea fish so that I can get a reward to cure Grandma's eyes."

After listening to Er Niu's words, Zhang Xuanchen asked Xuanjing in his mind:

"Xuanjing, from Er Niu's words, I feel that the so-called Sea God is not human."

Can you sense what that is?

And what is the exact location of that Demon Seed? Could it be sensed here?