Zhang Ming had mentioned this fact many times before.
But bringing it up again now, with a definite departure date, was still a little too much for the Turtle Group to bear.
Little White suddenly jumped down from the rock and let out an "Awoo," as though trying to say something.
Immediately afterward, Old White roared back with an "Awoo," expressing a firm refusal.
The two turtles, one large and one small, began arguing.
Zhang Ming had no idea what they were arguing about. He turned to Stone Mama. "Hey, you little bitch, Stone Mama. Are you coming with me?"
Stone Mama lay in a bowl filled with liquor, blowing bubbles with a gurgle, and altered his words again. "Hey, you little bitch, Zhang Ming. Are you coming with me?"
"Sure. You can carry me off, then," Zhang Ming said with a laugh.
Stone Mama cheerfully parroted him. This time, at least, it could tell "you" and "me" apart. "Sure. I can carry you off!"
Stone Mama really was a born little bitch. How had the Black Tortoise turned into this thing after dying? It defied all understanding.
After arguing for a while, the two white turtles quieted down.
Silence settled over them again.
Zhang Ming had more or less guessed what they were arguing about. He said earnestly, "I can hardly imagine how vast the Mysterious Zone is. Since it's called the Demon God's Sea, danger must lurk everywhere, with powerful beings all over the place."
"This is bound to be a difficult journey. Even if I die along the way, I won't regret the decision I've made."
"Having another companion would be a good thing for me, too."
"I'll do everything I can to look after my companion."
"Of course, I won't force anyone. It has to be