This sea demon had a head like a turtle's and a body like a fish's, with fins on either side resembling a pair of wings. Xu Qingtong had seen this kind of sea demon in a jade slip in the Library Pavilion. Called a Yan Yao, it preferred to be active at night, but the jade slip had not recorded its specific abilities.
Xu Qingtong swept it with his divine sense and found that this Yan Yao had probably reached the level of a third-tier demon beast. Unwilling to get entangled with it, he steered the Ink Cloud Shuttle a little higher.
Unexpectedly, the Yan Yao swam beneath him, suddenly raised its head, and shot a Water Arrow that blasted into the Ink Cloud Shuttle. The shuttle shook violently under the impact, nearly slipping out of his control.
This Yan Yao is actually this strong! Xu Qingtong considered the matter. Even if he used every means at his disposal, he might not be able to handle this beast. Rather than clash with it head-on, he would be better off keeping a respectful distance.
Xu Qingtong steered the flying boat another dozen or so zhang upward, dodging the Yan Yao's next attack.
To his surprise, the Yan Yao suddenly leaped out of the water and flew straight at him.
It can actually fly? Startled, Xu Qingtong urged the Ink Cloud Shuttle sideways, barely evading the Yan Yao's attack.
The Yan Yao circled around, turned back, and spat another Water Arrow at Xu Qingtong.
Piloting the Ink Cloud Shuttle, Xu Qingtong was clearly nowhere near as agile as the Yan Yao. Unable to dodge in time, he was struck by the Water Arrow again, and the Ink Cloud Shuttle shook violently once more.
Left with no choice, Xu Qingtong could only urge