Into the Marsh

After sprinkling on the spices, Huo Hai silently praised himself. Perfect. As a Spirit Adept, his control over the heat was absolutely beyond what ordinary people could compare to. With this grilling skill alone, he would have been guaranteed never to worry about food or drink if he returned to Earth.

After boasting for a while, Huo Hai turned the grilled fish in his hand and lifted it up. Not caring that it was scorching hot, he stuffed it straight into his mouth and began eating. The moment he took a bite, it was incredible. A fresh, delicious flavor blossomed in his mouth, leaving Huo Hai utterly intoxicated. No wonder Flying Fish was considered one of the finest delicacies in the southern part of the Southern Cloud Kingdom. So that was why.

What Huo Hai did not know was that as he ate, the rich fragrance grew even stronger. Several black shadows in the water finally could not hold themselves back. With a bang, the water's surface exploded, and several black shadows charged straight at Huo Hai.

Perhaps because they had concealed themselves too well at the start, Huo Hai actually failed to react when the attack came. Of course, while Huo Hai had not reacted, the Star Gu moved instantly. Fluorescent light flickered, and before those black shadows could make their move, they collapsed to the ground.

Worried that dust would fall onto the grilled fish, Huo Hai hurried back several steps. Once he steadied himself and looked closely, he finally saw what had attacked him. They were several Swamp Crocodiles—not wild beasts, but Spirit Beasts. They possessed strength at the Spirit Bone Realm. These creatures usually fed on Flying Fish; perhaps the fish he had grilled had lured them over.

"How could I forget there are so many