Chapter 424
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They officially arrived at the reefs at noon the next day. The reefs here were very dense. From afar, one could see the tip of a black reef sticking out of the water. Occasionally, seagulls would land on it to rest.
Only a small portion was exposed. Most of the reefs were hidden underwater, waiting for passing ships to sail into the reefs. Then, they would use their not-so-sharp tips to destroy the bottom of the ship. Once the bottom of the ship was flooded, the ship would sink in a short period of time.
In this vast sea, there was nothing but seawater as far as the eye could see. Once the ship sank, there was no other possibility other than drowning.
Therefore, the reefs were a very dangerous existence for passing ships. They were second only to tornadoes. In terms of the number of ships that sank in the reefs and tornadoes, there were more ships that sank in the reefs.
Before entering the group of submerged reefs, Feng Lan was extremely nervous. There was a safe channel in this group of submerged reefs that could accommodate large ships. Those veterans who often used this channel were naturally very familiar with it. However, a newcomer like him would be buried at the bottom of the sea if he was not careful.
Feng Lan was quite afraid. He still had a few siblings at home waiting for him to return and raise them. As long as he could return alive, who would be willing to die?
He had made a lot of mental preparations before embarking on this channel. After all, once a ship sailed in, there was no way to turn back. They could only walk to the end. They would either drown there or leave safely.
Compared to Feng Lan, Shao Qing and company were much calmer. Firstly, they didn't know how to sail a ship. Even if they were nervous, it was useless. Anyway, there was no way they could help Feng Lan steer. Secondly, they didn't know how terrifying the reefs were.
The sea was tolerant and terrifying. When they first entered the reefs, it was relatively smooth. Feng Lan carefully followed the map and followed the safe channel forward, afraid that he would take a wrong step.
Shao Qing leaned on the railing of the deck and looked out. On both sides of the railing, she could see small pieces of reefs sticking out of the water. Occasionally, she could see wooden planks hanging from the reefs or tattered cloth. If she was lucky, she could even see the bones of unknown creatures.
It was unknown how much time had passed, but the bones were already decayed white. It was as though they would turn to dust with a touch.
These were probably ships that had sunk in this area of the sea. After many years of weathering, they had become what they were today.
Shao Qing observed carefully for a while. Yan Qiyue carried half of the watermelon over for her to eat. She held the watermelon and picked up a spoon to eat it.
She was halfway through eating the watermelon when the boat under her feet suddenly shook violently. Her first reaction was to think that they had hit a reef.
Then, Shao Qing saw something climb up from the bottom of the boat, through the guardrail, and onto the deck.
The wriggling tentacles were very familiar. They were clearly the squid feet they had eaten a few days ago. The chewy and delicious taste was still rolling in their mouths. Shao Qing swallowed the watermelon in her mouth and smacked her lips. She felt that there might be something delicious to eat for lunch today.
Without another word, she stuffed half of the watermelon into Yan Qiyue's arms and jumped onto the guardrail. She looked down and stretched out her head, only to see an octopus' tentacle stabbing straight at her face.
"It's so thick … I wonder if it'll taste better if I add some mustard." Shao Qing bit her nails and thought for a moment. Then, she grabbed the octopus tentacle that flew over with one hand and took out a knife with the other hand. She cut it off.
The thing under the water probably felt the pain. Countless tentacles kept stirring the water, causing the entire boat to sway.
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