Chen Lin rose little by little, relying on the water's buoyancy without using even a trace of energy.
The scene before his eyes gradually became clearer.
Then he discovered a small boat nearby, with a shadow faintly moving aboard it. But a thin mist seemed to hang above the water, preventing him from seeing clearly.
He did not poke his head out, instead remaining hidden underwater as he surveyed his surroundings.
Finally, he confirmed that there was nothing nearby apart from the boat. Only in the far distance was there a huge, hazy object, but it was even more indistinct, making it impossible to tell what it was.
"Ugh, what rotten luck. The fishing line actually snapped. I'm definitely going to get laughed at when I go back."
The voice he had heard earlier rang out again.
Chen Lin was certain it came from the boat. As the speaker finished, the shadow aboard it began moving more frequently.
Before long, the boat left its original position and headed toward the enormous, hazy object in the distance.
A while later, Chen Lin felt his view becoming clearer still. The thin mist above the water had completely dispersed.
Now he could make out a little more of the enormous shadow in the distance. It looked like an island.
Just as Chen Lin was wondering whether to head toward that island and take a look, something suddenly emerged from the water nearby with a splash.
First came a head, then a body, until finally the entire person floated above the surface.
Still hiding underwater, Chen Lin raised his eyebrows and stared at the man in surprise. It was none other than Xiao Buyi!
They were so close, yet he had not noticed him at all.
But the man was alone. His maid was