The giant fish ultimately did not accept Sui Xiong's invitation.
This did not surprise Sui Xiong. From the look of it, the fish had probably grown accustomed to life in the underground cavern. If it went outside, it might not even be able to adapt.
Moreover, Sui Xiong discovered that the water in the underground lake was fresh water. If it went out into the world, it would either have to find a large lake to live in or see whether it could adapt to salt water. As far as Sui Xiong knew, most freshwater fish could not adapt to salt water. No matter how strong their bodies were, if they could not adapt, they could not adapt.
Besides, even if it could adapt, would going out really be better?
On his way out, Sui Xiong pondered this question.
Remaining in the underground lake, its space might not be very large, but it was at least enough to shelter it. Finding food was difficult, but not truly dangerous. For that giant fish with its somewhat simple mind, such a life was quite stable. There was no need to change it.
Once it went out, however, beneath the vast heavens and earth, who knew what risks it might encounter?
Thinking this, he was relieved.
For that giant fish, staying where it was might not be the best choice, but it was the safest one. Though such a life could hardly be called pleasant, compared to safety, a little pleasure ought to be something one could give up.
But... could it truly be given up?
Sui Xiong considered it carefully.
If he were that fish, would he cling to a dull, lonely life for the sake of safety?
Of course not.
If he truly had been willing, he would never have left