Crossing the Demonic Whale Sea (A 4,000-Character Chapter)

"Husband, do you want me to help you?" Zhu Zhuqing murmured, her words hazy and dreamy.

"Let's not. Zhuqing, you should focus on recovering first." Ye Qiu struggled to keep himself from thinking about that wonderful feeling. He picked Zhu Zhuqing up and dutifully placed both hands back at her waist and lower back.

At his words, Zhu Zhuqing's body stopped moving. She slowly lifted her head, her eyes clearing a little, affection showing in her gaze.

"Thank you, husband."

Zhu Zhuqing pursed her red lips and kissed him again, then slipped beneath the covers and disappeared from view.

Ye Qiu stared blankly. He wanted to pull Zhu Zhuqing back out, but it was already too late. Unless he could turn intangible, he was afraid he might hurt himself. Besides, with that warm, damp, springlike feeling, who would want to leave the bed in the middle of winter?

The kitty hadn't eaten much these past few days, so he'd better help her replenish her strength.

Early in the morning.

A thin mist hung over the sea.

The crew brought out the breakfast they had prepared. The girls who had been seasick were looking much better. Now that their bodies had recovered, their appetites had returned too. Aside from Zhu Zhuqing, whose cheeks were a little flushed and who didn't seem to have much appetite, everyone was back to normal.

Breakfast consisted of black bread, fish soup, and a little smoked salmon and caviar.

A standard breakfast at sea.

It was worth mentioning that Ye Qiu and the others were generous with their money. The caviar was the rather precious black variety, and it tasted delicious. Each plump egg burst in the mouth, releasing a wonderful savory flavor. Paired with black bread, it was an exquisite delicacy.

They had prepared quite