Xiao Xiao didn't rush out to sea.
Instead, he turned and headed for a nearby hotel.
Even demons had to eat.
If he went to meet her now, there was a good chance he wouldn't find her.
He'd better go tomorrow morning.
That would also give him more time to find Little Beauty.
The next day, when Xiao Xiao left the hotel, dawn was just breaking.
Yet faint sounds of activity were already coming from nearby.
He made his way to the boat rental.
Since some tourists liked to watch the sunrise over the sea, the rental shop opened very early.
"Here by yourself, young man?"
The attendant chatted with Xiao Xiao as he filled out the rental paperwork.
A hearty smile spread across his dark face.
"Yeah."
Xiao Xiao smiled and nodded.
"There are more and more young people traveling alone these days..."
The attendant rambled on. "Pretty impressive..."
"The sunrise here is beautiful."
"Next time, you can bring your family and friends along..."
The attendant was talkative, but he worked quickly.
A few minutes later, Xiao Xiao boarded the little boat he'd rented.
He declined the sailor's offer to drive it for him.
The customer was always right.
The sailor didn't mind.
It was rare, but every year there were a few "hardheaded" customers who wanted to drive the boat themselves.
Besides, the little boat was easy to operate.
The sailor showed Xiao Xiao a few key steps for driving it, reminded him not to go too far and to use the radio if he ran into trouble, then wished him a good time and climbed off the boat.
Xiao Xiao headed toward his destination.
The island was rather remote, but it wasn't difficult to find.
He just had to keep heading south.
Then, when