NABC Chapter 172 Preparing to Set Sail
Chapter 172 Preparing to Set Sail
On the vast and boundless sea, a dilapidated little boat floats all alone.
The surging waves relentlessly pounded against the ship's hull, propelling it slowly westward.
In this small, solitary boat lived a soul master with a scraggly beard and a wild appearance.
Although his clothes were relatively intact, his haggard and forlorn expression clearly revealed the endless loneliness he endured deep within.
This Soul Master named Wu Heyi has been sailing alone on this vast ocean for a full month now.
At first, every day was filled with novelty and beauty when he looked up at the vast, jewel-like blue sky, gazed at the boundless ocean that seemed to have no end, and admired the dreamlike sunrises and sunsets where the water met the sky.
However, as time passed quickly, the monotonous and tedious sailing life day after day gradually wore away his initial enthusiasm and excitement.
To make matters worse, Wu Heyi never expected that he had only brought enough dry rations to last for two months when he set off.
A month has passed since the journey began, and he remains trapped on this vast ocean, with no end in sight for him to reach land.
In order to prolong the food supply as much as possible and avoid running out of food before reaching the other side, he had to take extreme measures—fishing for a living.
As a result, for the past week or so, Wu Heyi has been able to rely on eating raw fish slices for almost every meal.
Being on such a small and simple wooden boat, there was no way to start a fire and cook, so all he could do was process the fish he caught into fresh sashimi.
Over time, this monotonous and cold diet made him extremely bored, and even caused him to feel a strong sense of discomfort that made him want to vomit.
At first, my physical condition was quite bad, and I was unable to adapt to the new environment at all. I even had diarrhea for several days in a row.
The pain and discomfort were simply unbearable.
However, after a period of suffering, the body gradually adapted to the change.
But unexpectedly, although I no longer feel unwell, I have developed an extreme aversion to fish and have absolutely no desire to eat them!
Looking back on all of this, it was completely different from the sea voyage I had envisioned a month ago!
At that time, he was full of anticipation, fantasizing about the vast ocean, the seagulls soaring freely, and all sorts of novel and exciting adventures.
But reality was so cruel that it caught him completely off guard.
Just a month ago, they were still in the dense forest.
Tang Hao had personally promised that he would buy him an incredibly sturdy ship to repay the kindness of saving his son.
Upon hearing these words, he was filled with joy and anticipation for his future sea voyage.
Who could have imagined that the final result would be like this...?
On that unforgettable night, Tang San, exhausted from his work, had already fallen into a deep sleep.
Perhaps it was because he was by his father's side and felt his deep paternal love and warmth, or perhaps it was because he was extremely exhausted from traveling for a long time. In any case, he fell asleep without any guard.
When Xiao Wu noticed that Tang San was already fast asleep, she gently and carefully covered him with a blanket, afraid that even a slight breeze would disturb his sweet dreams.
Then, Xiao Wu quietly walked out of the tent.
At this moment, not only Tang Hao, who was on night watch, was still awake, but Wu Heyi was also quietly gazing up at the night sky, counting the twinkling stars one by one.
As for why Xiao Wu also couldn't sleep, it was because the impending separation stirred up a nameless sadness deep within her heart.
Wu Heyi dared not fall asleep at this moment, because he knew all too well the intense desire for revenge among the men of the Tang family.
You know, he'd beaten Tang San several times, and he'd been having second thoughts about it:
What if he fell asleep? Would Tang Hao sneak up on him and take care of him without warning? Just thinking about that scene sent chills down his spine.
Just then, a figure slowly walked out of the tent; it was Xiao Wu.
Wu Heyi's eyes lit up, as if he had suddenly grasped a lifeline, and a thought surged into his mind.
So he quickly waved to Xiaowu, signaling her to come and sit down next to him.
Xiao Wu, without any hesitation, walked confidently to Wu Heyi's side and sat down with a thud.
Why aren't you resting yet?
Xiao Wu tilted her head, staring at Wu Heyi with curiosity, and couldn't help but ask a question when she noticed his dark circles under his eyes.
Wu Heyi quickly waved his hand and said, "It's alright, it's alright."
Actually, I need to ask you for a favor.
He took a deep breath and cut straight to the point:
"Could you give me some kind of token or something?"
In the future, my friends might come looking for you. If we don't have a token, and they happen to find you in seclusion, that would be a huge problem.
They can't get in and can't find anyone; Erming might mistake them for trespassers and give them a good beating!
As soon as Wu Heyi finished speaking, Xiao Wu immediately understood what he meant.
Others might not see the clues, but she knew perfectly well that Mi'er, the deputy team leader, always followed the lead of the team leader in everything she did.
Moreover, the woman named Mi'er was the one who was the most untouchable obstacle in Wu Heyi's heart.
Although the two of them have not yet made their true relationship public, Xiao Wu, who is very perceptive, could clearly see the affectionate and flirtatious interactions between them!
That's why, when Wu Heyi asked for a token, the exceptionally clever Xiao Wu immediately understood that he was doing this for Mi'er's sake.
Xiao Wu readily replied, "That's easy!" Before she finished speaking, she reached into her pocket, fumbled for a moment, and carefully pulled out a small, exquisite baby tooth.
Next, Xiao Wu took out a thin rope and gently threaded it through the tiny hole between the baby teeth.
In the blink of an eye, that ordinary baby tooth transformed into a delicate and adorable little pendant!
"This one is my baby tooth that fell out when I was a child!"
Don't let its small size fool you, it's covered in my unique scent!
"As long as you carry this little guy with you, even ten-thousand-year-old soul beasts will be so frightened that they'll stay far away and wouldn't dare approach within a hundred meters!"
While enthusiastically introducing the baby tooth pendant in her hand, Xiao Wu handed it to Wu Heyi with a smile.
"If your friend is fortunate enough to reach the vicinity of this Lake of Life, I believe that upon seeing this token, Da Ming and Er Ming will certainly let her in without hesitation!"