Yun Shu paused her steps and turned her head toward the sea.
Not far away, the once-calm surface of the sea was slowly rising into a mound-like curve. The water surged outward from the center with a roar, kicking up layers of white waves.
Immediately after, a massive blue back broke through the surface. Curtains of water poured down from both sides of its body like waterfalls clinging to a cliff.
It was a blue whale.
A body even more massive than the tower boat emerged from the water. Droplets of water slid off its smooth back in sheets, crashing back into the sea and splashing countless droplets that refracted tiny points of light under the sun.
A commotion had already broken out on the deck.
“It really is that creature. It’s the Kun from the seabed.”
“What is it doing here?!”
“I don’t know...”
The soldiers instinctively gripped their weapons, feeling both nervous and curious. Their gazes were fixed intently on the gargantuan creature.
Before long, the blue whale had swum to within ten zhang of the tower boat. It looked toward them with a gentle gaze.
Then, it softly exhaled a spray of mist.
The mist rose into the air and transformed into a beautiful rainbow under the sunlight, serving as a clumsy and friendly greeting.
Yun Shu slowly walked back to the ship’s railing. The sea breeze ruffled the stray hairs at her temples, giving her an indescribably cool and detached aura.
“Little Blue, what are you doing here?”
She leaned down, half her body extending over the railing, and reached out a translucent, slender hand to touch the blue whale’s head.
The crowd held their breath as they watched the scene.
The Divine Lady and the massive fish stood together. Their sizes were vastly different, yet they formed a strange sense of harmony.
“Zhuzhu, you saved the fishes in the sea. They all want to thank you, and they say they want to recognize you as their boss.”
Aside from Yun Shu and the little fox, no one else present could understand the blue whale’s words. All they could hear were several cries from the great fish.
A faint curve appeared at the corner of Yun Shu’s lips. The smile was as light as moonlight falling upon the water.
“Of course.”
The blue whale let out a joyful, long cry. Its tail splashed the water happily, creating a massive ring of ripples.
“Zhuzhu, wait a moment. I’ll go call them.”
Immediately, it dove into the water. Its massive tail fin kicked up a pillar of water that shot toward the sky, sending splashes everywhere.
The soldiers whispered among themselves, murmuring softly.
“What was the Divine Lady saying to that Kun?”
“If you’re asking me, who am I supposed to ask?”
“Could it be that the Divine Lady saw the Kun possessed spirituality and thus enlightened it? That’s what the storytellers always say.”
“It looks like that to me too...”
While the crowd was discussing this, the sea around the tower boat suddenly darkened. Beneath the water, dense shadows were converging from all directions.
One by one, Silver-Scaled Fish were the first to leap out of the water.
They spat out the treasures they held in their mouths and slapped them onto the deck with their tails. The items landed all over the floor with a clinking sound.
Next, several giant clams floated up. The gaps in their shells slowly opened, revealing pink coral beads and pearls inside...
“This... is this an offering of treasures to the Divine Lady?!”
A soldier cried out in surprise. Even the well-traveled Shen Jue and Pei Du couldn't help but widen their eyes.
Before they could recover from their shock, several sea turtles swam closer, carrying massive tridacna shells on their backs. The shells were piled high with plump shrimp, fat crabs, sea cucumbers, and abalone...
Every piece was full and fresh.
The blue whale surfaced once more, its head tilted slightly as it looked expectantly at Yun Shu, as if waiting for her praise.
Behind it, schools of small fish also poked their heads out of the water.
Dense and numerous, large and small, they all looked toward Yun Shu on the tower boat. Their gazes were filled with expectation and reverence.
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“Host, these marine animals are so sensible.” The little fox’s eyes gleamed as it looked at the seafood. “We can have a wonderful seafood feast later!”
Yun Shu ignored the gluttonous system.
She looked at the marine animals offering treasures around her, and the curve of her lips widened slightly.
“You are all very thoughtful.”
Who wouldn't like small animals that knew how to repay a kindness?
“No...”
“Boss...”
“All for you...”
The fishes began to chatter.
Because the intelligence of these fish was too low, even though Yun Shu possessed an outfit piece that allowed her to understand the language of all living beings in the four seas, she still had to rely on a mix of listening and guessing.
Having roughly guessed the meaning of the fishes, she was considering how to make them quieter when she heard,
“Stop being so noisy!”
The blue whale slapped the surface of the sea with its tail, scaring the fishes into diving back into the water, not daring to show their heads again.
Immediately after, it looked at Yun Shu on the tower boat.
“Zhuzhu, I know you like quiet.” Its voice was youthful, but its tone was exceptionally firm. “Don’t worry, I will manage them. I won’t let them disturb you.”
The little fox squatted on the railing. “You big dumb fish, you finally grew a bit of a brain. Hurry up and tell those fish to go back. We still have to go to Wuling Prefecture. Don’t let them block the ship.”
The blue whale nodded obediently and sent the marine animals that had come to recognize Yun Shu as their boss back into the deep sea.
“Why haven’t you left yet?” the little fox asked.
The blue whale blinked innocently. “Xiao Funi, can’t I go to Wuling Prefecture with you and Zhuzhu?”
The little fox refused without a second thought. “What are you following us for? You’re so clumsy; don’t cause trouble for us.”
The blue whale looked pitiful. “Fine, I’m leaving. You and Zhuzhu remember to come back and see me. I’ll wait for you.”
Yun Shu suddenly spoke. “Wait.”
Her gaze landed on the massive blue whale, a deep thought flashing through her eyes for an instant.
Wuling Prefecture had many illusionists. The local people often saw various illusion performances. A single tower boat might not be enough to completely shock them the moment it appeared.
However, if a blue whale were added, the visual impact would surely double.
“Since you have such sincerity, I shall permit you to accompany the tower boat and escort us until we reach Wuling Prefecture.”
After speaking, she glanced at the invisible little fox, discreetly giving it a look.
Having been by Yun Shu’s side for so long, the little fox’s rapport with her was impeccable. With just one look, it knew that Yun Shu wanted it to explain things to the illiterate blue whale in plain language.
“My host says that since you’re being obedient, you can follow the ship and go to Wuling Prefecture with us.”
“For real?”
“For real,” the little fox said helplessly.
The blue whale slapped the water happily with its tail.
“Zhuzhu, Xiao Funi, I will definitely protect your ship well. I won’t let any fish block the way!”
“Good.” Yun Shu left behind a single word and let the little fox finish explaining to the blue whale while she turned to leave the deck.
Shen Jue stepped forward. “Divine Lady, how should we handle these rare treasures sent by the fish?”
This time, Yun Shu didn't even turn her head.
“You may use them as you see fit.”
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