Lin Yi nodded and asked no further questions. The matter was too complicated, and he could not make sense of it either.
What worried Lin Yi most now, however, was Meichuan Kuzi.
He was small and frail to begin with. With the crushing pressure of the deep sea added to that, it was a miracle he had held on.
Had Lin Yi not roused Meichuan Kuzi at the critical moment and brought him back to consciousness, he would already have been a corpse.
"Let's find somewhere to stop and recover first." After a moment's consideration, Lin Yi made his decision.
"All right," Meichuan Kuzi agreed.
The two then left together, searching for a suitable place to stay nearby.
Soon, they found a fairly secluded cave in the sea rocks and slipped inside.
The cave was damp and chilly, filled with a nauseating stench of mold and decay, but that had its advantages.
Such an environment made it easier to guard against surprise attacks from sea beasts, and it also allowed them to rest better and recover faster.
"Stay here and recuperate for now. Once your injuries have healed, I'll take you back," Lin Yi instructed.
"My lord, are you... leaving?" Meichuan Kuzi raised his head and looked at Lin Yi.
"Leaving, my ass. I'll get you out first. You're seriously slowing me down." Lin Yi rolled his eyes.
What he lacked most right now was time.
"Then what will you do?" Meichuan Kuzi asked, startled.
Lin Yi curled his lip. "Of course I have a way. I just need to act alone."
As he spoke, Lin Yi's expression suddenly froze, a sense of danger showing between his brows.
Whoosh!
Lin Yi shot backward, thrusting out his right arm at the same time and clawing fiercely at a corner.
Riiip!
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