The little whale still trapped in the ice prison sensed the killing intent emanating from Gu Yu and trembled in fear, shrinking into the farthest corner of the prison, too scared to move.
It was only then that Chen Xi and Lin Yue finally arrived.
"There's even a cub?" Chen Xi asked in surprise.
Blocked by Gu Yu's position, and with the little whale being so tiny, she had not been able to make out its appearance at first.
"I've already taken what I needed. Besides, the Abyss-Devouring Whale's remaining abilities are basically useless to me. Once you get back, try studying it and see if you can bring it under control."
Of course, that was assuming they were lucky enough for the second Abyss-Devouring Whale to drop a Legend Husk as well.
"Got it!" Gu Yu said excitedly upon hearing Chen Xi's words.
Meanwhile, the little whale waiting to die inside the ice prison wailed even more miserably when it heard the group deciding its fate.
"Don't kill me—" it cried as it begged for mercy.
"It can talk?"
Everyone was startled by its plea.
Logically speaking, that large Abyss-Devouring Whale from before should have been capable of communicating with them as well.
But it was a creature born only for slaughter, so naturally it would never choose to speak on its own initiative, much less beg for mercy.
But...
Why did this voice sound somewhat familiar?
With that thought, Chen Xi could not help turning to look at Lin Yue behind her on the right.
At that moment, Lin Yue happened to be staring at her as well.
As their eyes met, memories of the past gradually came flooding back.
Chen Xi shoved Gu Yu, who was blocking her way, aside. Before Gu Yu could say anything, the