nucmednet Chapter 324 It's too quiet
Chapter 324 It's too quiet
"There is no time to lose. The 'Feast of the Sea' usually lasts for five days. The sooner we act, the lower the chance of encountering a large-scale hunt, and the more relaxed the sea creatures may be."
Chi Miao looked at Yuan Xiao and said, "This time, when I summon the barrier, I will locate it at the very edge of the 'Feast of the Sea's' influence area. This will make it easier for us to sneak into the sea and also make it easier for Ao Shuang to take off with Xiao Xiao."
A moment later, a new barrier, slightly smaller than the previous one but with a more solidified light, took shape.
“This exit is near an isolated reef far from the main channel. The reef is small, just big enough to stand on, and there are no signs of large marine mammals gathering in the surrounding waters for the time being,” Chi Miao said. “Once we get there, we will decide on the route for entering the water and flying at high altitude based on the specific situation.”
“Okay.” Chi Miao nodded and was the first to enter the barrier, his figure blending into the blue ripples.
Yu Mo looked at Ao Shuang and Yuan Xiao: "You two follow behind me. Ao Shuang, once you get there, immediately take Xiao Xiao into the air, the higher the better, observe the situation, and wait for my and Chi Miao's signal."
Ao Shuang took a deep breath, her face still a little pale, but she nodded vigorously, reached out and put her arm around Yuan Xiao's waist, protecting her by her side.
"Hold on tight to me," he whispered to Yuan Xiao.
Yuan Xiao hugged Ao Shuang's strong arm tightly, and gently stroked Xiao Bai's little head on her shoulder with her other hand: "Xiao Bai, hold on tight."
Little Whitey chirped and gripped Yuan Xiao's shoulder tightly with its little paws.
"Let's go." Ao Shuang said in a low voice, and a pair of large and powerful wings unfolded behind her with a "whoosh".
With a flap of his wings, he grabbed Yuan Xiao and rushed into the barrier without hesitation.
Yun Feng walked to the window, looked at the sparsely starlit night sky, and sighed: "I hope everything goes well for them... but please don't stir up trouble for the sea monsters."
Ze Hui stood beside him and said in a deep voice, "With Chi Miao here, no one understands sea beasts better than him. Yu Mo is a black mamba in the form of a python, so his strength goes without saying, and he can also go into the water. Although Ao Shuang is afraid of water, he is a snow eagle, and ordinary sea beasts really can't do anything to him."
Even so, everyone knew in their hearts that the sea area chosen as the venue for the "Feast of the Sea" was now fraught with danger and every step was fraught with peril.
A hint of worry flashed across Zehui's deep eyes.
"You must... stay safe."
He muttered to himself, then forcibly suppressed his emotions, his eyes becoming incredibly gentle and firm.
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The light from the teleportation faded, and a salty sea breeze swept over us.
I felt a hard texture under my feet, which was a bit uncomfortable.
Yuan Xiao steadied herself and looked up.
Just as Chi Miao said, they landed on a small, isolated reef.
The reefs are dark brown with a rough surface, covered with holes eroded by the sea and slippery moss.
The reef is only two or three meters above the sea level, and its area is barely enough for four or five people to stand side by side. Its edges are steep, and the seawater is pounding below, splashing up fine white foam.
As far as the eye can see, there is an endless expanse of deep blue ocean.
The sea was eerily calm at that moment.
There was no wind, no waves; the water was as smooth as a mirror, reflecting the sparse clouds in the sky and the gradually setting sun.
No seabirds flew by, no fish could be seen swimming, and even the sound of natural waves was barely audible.
"It's too quiet."
Yu Mo stood on the edge of the reef, his gaze sweeping across the surrounding sea, his brows furrowing slightly.
Chi Miao had just returned from exploring the other side of the reef, her fingertips still wet with the icy seawater.
He shook his hand, his expression equally grave: "I also think this is abnormal. The 'Feast of the Sea' has already begun. Even though this is the outskirts, it shouldn't be like this. It seems they are already prepared and waiting for someone to take the bait."
No sooner had she finished speaking than Ao Shuang took flight.
Her broad, snow-white wings spread out, creating a strong gust of air that made Yuan Xiao's hair fly wildly.
He spiraled upwards, quickly rising to a height of tens of meters, overlooking the vast sea below.
After circling a few times, Ao Shuang slowly descended, but still maintained a safe distance from the sea. Her voice came through the air, tinged with tension: "It's the same from up there, nothing at all. The water is too deep and dark, you can't see anything at all. Apart from this broken rock of ours, you can't even see a shadow of an island in the distance."
He spoke casually, but his muscles were slightly tense, constantly alert to possible attacks from below.
They all knew that beneath the calm surface of the sea, countless greedy eyes were quietly watching them.
"Let's set off quickly," Yu Mo said decisively. "According to the plan, Chi Miao and I will go underwater, trying to stay as close to the surface as possible and avoid possible sea monster patrol routes. Ao Shuang, you take Xiao Xiao and go from the air, keep your distance, and don't lower your altitude easily. We'll head straight towards Illusion Moon Reef. If the situation changes, we'll act accordingly."
"clear."
Chi Miao nodded, a faint blue light emanating from her body. She brought her legs together, transforming into a mermaid. With a gentle sway of her tail, she silently slid into the water, barely splashing any water, leaving only a string of tiny bubbles.
Yu Mo glanced at Yuan Xiao and said in a deep voice, "Be careful."
Immediately, his figure elongated and transformed in the mist, becoming a python-like black mamba.
Its massive body coiled once, then plunged into the sea, swiftly and quietly.
Ao Shuang took a deep breath, flapped its wings again, and carried Yuan Xiaohe to climb higher into the sky.
Ao Shuang flew steadily, but at a considerable speed, its wings flapping rhythmically and powerfully as it flew towards the general direction of Huan Yue Reef.
Yuan Xiao lay on its back, clutching the feathers tightly, and looked down, only to see a calm yet unsettling blue abyss below.
Little White perched on Yuan Xiao's shoulder, its tiny paws gripping tightly. It also curiously peered down, its black bean eyes reflecting the colors of the sea and sky.
Time passed slowly in the silent flight and stealth.
The sea remained calm, the clouds in the sky moved slowly, and the sunlight gradually softened, giving the sea a light golden sheen.
If one didn't know that a deadly trap lurked below, the scenery would be quite magnificent and beautiful.
After traveling for about half an hour, the sea below, which had been as smooth as a mirror, suddenly began to boil without warning.
First, a few scattered silver lights leaped out of the water, then dozens, hundreds... In the blink of an eye, the vast sea as far as the eye could see was like boiling water, with countless silvery-white shadows rushing out of the water.
It's fish, countless fish.
The fish were plump, their scales reflecting an alluring silvery-white or golden-red luster in the setting sun, and their leaping postures were full of vitality.
They were densely packed, layer upon layer, covering almost an area of hundreds of meters in diameter on the sea surface, and when they jumped, they created a continuous splashing sound.
Silver pomfret, golden tuna, plump mackerel, trout shimmering with iridescent luster... many of these are even rare and delicious varieties.