Weird Survival: I can devour thousands of talents

Chapter 239 238: Don’t order!
Ling Yuan stood by the sea, looking at the yellowed, ancient map in his hand. On the map, a sea area marked by a red circle stood out, with a line of words written in ancient Chinese next to it: "Mysterious sea, hidden with endless treasures."

He took a deep breath and turned to the dilapidated little wooden boat. Although small, it was extremely sturdy and it was the only legacy left by his father.

"Whatever lies ahead, I'm going to explore it," Ling Yuan muttered to himself. He then untied the ropes and the small wooden boat slowly sailed out to sea. A thick fog hung over the surface of the sea, and all was silent, save for the gentle lapping of the waves against the boat.

Ling Yuan gripped the rudder tightly, his heart filled with anticipation and anxiety. He opened the map and carefully identified the direction. Although the lines on the map were blurry, the location of the red circle was clearly visible.

That was the end of his journey, and also the beginning of his adventure. "Father, what exactly did you discover?" Ling Yuan whispered, as if his father were right beside him. His father was a famous explorer who had disappeared during an expedition, leaving behind only this mysterious map.

Ling Yuan has been fascinated by his father's adventure stories since he was a child. Now, he finally has the opportunity to follow in his father's footsteps and uncover the secrets of this mysterious sea.

The small wooden boat swayed in the waves, and Ling Yuan felt the turbulence. He adjusted the angle of the sail to make the boat sail better with the wind.

The salty sea breeze blew on his face, making him feel a little cool. He looked up at the sky, which was covered with dark clouds, as if foreshadowing the coming of a storm.

"Looks like I need to speed up," Ling Yuan muttered to himself, paddling faster. The small wooden boat weaved through the waves, gradually sinking deeper into the thick fog.

The visibility around him was getting lower and lower, and Ling Yuan could only rely on the compass and map in his hand to determine the direction.

Just then, a strange sound suddenly emanated from the sea. It was a low humming sound, as if coming from the depths of the ocean floor. Ling Yuan's heartbeat quickened. He stopped paddling and pricked up his ears to listen carefully.

The sound was getting closer and clearer, and he saw ripples on the sea ahead, as if something was approaching.

"What is that thing?" Ling Yuan clenched the dagger in his hand and looked around vigilantly.

His palms were slightly sweaty, and his heart was pounding. Suddenly, a strange blue light shone on the sea, illuminating the surrounding fog. Ling Yuan looked up and saw a school of transparent fish swimming rapidly around the small wooden boat.

The bodies of these fish emit a faint blue light, and their sharp teeth flash in the water.

"What kind of monster is this?" Ling Yuan was startled and quickly pulled out a dagger from the cabin. He had never seen such creatures before; they looked both beautiful and dangerous.

The fish seemed to sense his threat and suddenly attacked the small wooden boat. Ling Yuan brandished his dagger and engaged in a fierce battle with the fish. He found that although these fish were small, they were extremely fast and each one was extremely ferocious.

"Damn, these fish are too fast!" Ling Yuan dodged while swinging his sword to kill the approaching fish.

His sword blade sliced ​​through the water, sending up splashes of water. The fish seemed unfazed, constantly ramming the boat, trying to capsize it. Ling Yuan felt the boat rock violently. He had to finish off the fish quickly, or he might end up at the bottom of the sea.

He noticed that the fish always attacked in groups, as if they had some kind of tacit understanding. Ling Yuan decided to change his tactics. Instead of just swinging his sword, he used the tools on the boat to set traps.

He took a rope, tied it to the side of the boat, and tied the other end to the hilt of his sword. When the fish approached again, he hurled the sword, and the blade drew an arc in the water, stringing several fish together.

"Hmph, let's see how you can move!" Ling Yuan snorted coldly and quickly retracted his sword.

He discovered that the fish seemed to have glowing beads hidden in their bodies. He gently used the tip of his sword to pry open the belly of a fish, and a blue bead rolled out.

The beads emit a soft light, as if containing powerful energy.

"what is this?"

Ling Yuan picked up the beads curiously and observed them carefully.

He felt a warm power coming from the beads and flowing into his body.

He suddenly realized that these beads might be the key to this mysterious sea. At this moment, the fish seemed to have sensed the death of their companions and became even more crazy.

Ling Yuan knew he couldn't stay here for long, or he might be overwhelmed by the school of fish. He quickly put away the beads, then picked up the oars and paddled vigorously. The small wooden boat accelerated forward through the waves, gradually breaking free from the encirclement of the fish.

Ling Yuan looked back and saw that the glowing fish left a blue halo on the sea surface and gradually disappeared into the thick fog.

He wiped the sweat from his forehead, his heart filled with doubt and anticipation. "What secrets does this sea hold?" he whispered to himself as he continued sailing towards the unknown.

After a hard fight, Ling Yuan finally drove back the school of fish. He panted heavily and leaned against the side of the boat, feeling exhausted. His clothes were soaked with seawater, and his wounds ached slightly.

But he knew that now was not the time to rest, he had to find a safe place as soon as possible to sort out the spoils. He picked up the oars and continued to row the small wooden boat.

The thick fog on the sea still lingered, but Ling Yuan had already adapted to the environment. He relied on the compass and map in his hand and moved forward cautiously.

His eyes kept scanning the surroundings, alert for any danger that might reappear.

"Why are these fish attacking me?"

Ling Yuan pondered in his heart, "Could it be that this sea area really has some secrets, and these fish are the guardians?"

He recalled the glowing beads and was filled with curiosity.

He decided to study the beads carefully at his next stop. Soon, the boat reached a relatively calm area of ​​the sea. There lay a small coral reef. The water was crystal clear, and the sunlight filtering through the surface shone on the coral, creating a vibrant spectacle.

Ling Yuan moored his boat against the coral reef, jumped into the water, and secured the small wooden boat to a rock. He climbed up the reef and sat down to rest. His eyes fell on the spoils—the few fish he had killed and the glowing beads.

He picked up a bead and examined it carefully. The surface of the bead was as smooth as jade, emitting a faint blue light. He gently touched the bead and felt a warm power surge into his body.

"What kind of power is this?" Ling Yuan was shocked. He had never felt such energy before. It was neither magic nor ordinary energy.

He closed his eyes, trying to sense the source of this power. He sensed an ancient and powerful aura within the beads, as if they held some connection to this mysterious sea. "Could these beads be the key to this sea?" Ling Yuan's mind stirred. He remembered the red circle on the map, the center of that mysterious sea.

He believed that these beads must be the key to unlocking the secret. Just then, he heard a strange sound. It was a low humming sound, as if coming from the depths of the sea.

Ling Yuan's heartbeat quickened. He quickly stood up and looked around warily. The sound was getting closer and closer. He saw ripples on the sea, as if something was approaching.

"Another school of fish?" Ling Yuan clenched the dagger in his hand, ready to face new challenges.

But this time, he found that the source of the sound was not a school of fish. He saw a huge sea turtle emerging from the water, its back shell covered with seaweed and corals, looking ancient and mysterious.

"Who are you?" Ling Yuan asked loudly, looking at the turtle warily. He had never seen such a creature before; it looked ancient and powerful. The turtle slowly raised its head and looked at Ling Yuan with deep eyes.

Its voice was low and ancient, as if it came from ancient times: "I am the guardian of this sea area, why are you here?" Ling Yuan was shocked, he realized that he might have stepped into a dangerous area.

He took a deep breath and said calmly: "My name is Ling Yuan, and I came here to look for my father. He was once an explorer and left a map pointing to this sea area." The turtle was silent for a moment, as if thinking about something.

Its gaze swept over the beads in Ling Yuan's hand, and a gleam of light flashed in its eyes. It slowly said, "These beads are the source of power in this sea area.

You have already touched them, so you must face the test of this sea." Ling Yuan's heart tightened, he knew this might be a life-or-death test.

But he didn't back down. He said firmly: "I will accept the test, no matter what it is."

The turtle nodded, a glint of approval in its eyes. "Very good, young man. Your courage is commendable. But you must remember that the power of this sea is strong and dangerous. You must be careful, otherwise you may stay here forever."

The small wooden boat moved slowly forward in the waves, and Ling Yuan's vision gradually widened.

The thick fog had dissipated, and the sun shone on the sea, making the waves sparkle. He followed the instructions on the map and headed towards the flashing blue light.

As time went by, the scenery beneath the sea began to become more bizarre. Colorful coral reefs swayed underwater, and strange marine creatures shuttled among the corals, their bodies emitting a soft light, as if welcoming this brave explorer.

"This is such a wonderful place," Ling Yuan exclaimed softly, his eyes filled with curiosity. He had never seen such a beautiful and mysterious underwater world before; it felt like a forgotten paradise.

However, just as he was immersed in the beautiful scenery, a low roar suddenly came from beneath the sea.

Ling Yuan's heartbeat accelerated instantly. He suddenly gripped the rudder and looked around vigilantly.

It was an ancient and powerful aura, as if coming from the depths of the sea, carrying with it a majesty that could not be ignored.

"What is this?" Ling Yuan whispered to himself, his palms slightly sweating.

He realized that this might be the "challenge" the Guardian had mentioned.

Suddenly, a huge current surged from under the sea, and the small wooden boat was lifted up and almost turned over.

Ling Yuan clung to the side of the boat to steady himself. He saw a huge shadow rising from the water ahead. It was a gigantic creature, its body covered in hard scales, its eyes like burning flames.

"Who are you? Why are you trespassing in my territory?" The Guardian's voice echoed in Ling Yuan's mind, carrying a hint of majesty and scrutiny. Ling Yuan took a deep breath, knowing that this was the first test he had to face.

He raised his head, looked directly into the Guardian's eyes, and said firmly, "My name is Ling Yuan, and I came here to find the truth. This sea area hides too many secrets, and I believe you can tell me the answers."

The guardian was silent for a moment, its gaze sweeping over Ling Yuan, as if judging his sincerity. Finally, it slowly lowered its head and spoke in a deep voice, "If you can pass my test, I will tell you the truth about this sea."

A strong impulse surged in Ling Yuan's heart. He knew that this would be the most important moment in his adventure. He gripped the rudder tightly, ready to meet the upcoming challenge.

"No matter what lies ahead, I will not retreat." He whispered, his voice full of determination. Ling Yuan stood on the coral reef, the sea breeze blowing gently, bringing a hint of coolness.

His eyes were fixed on the sea turtle before him—the guardian of this mysterious sea. Its shell shimmered faintly in the sunlight, as if it were part of this sea. "What do you want me to do?"

Ling Yuan asked, his voice carrying a hint of nervousness, but more of determination.

The turtle slowly lowered its head, gazing at the beads in Ling Yuan's hand with its deep eyes. "These beads are the source of ancient power. They were originally the guardian spirit beads of this sea area, but at some point, they were scattered into the bodies of sea creatures. The fact that you were able to find them proves that you have a special connection with this sea area."

Ling Yuan frowned slightly. He had never heard of the "Guardian Spirit Pearls," but his intuition told him that they might be the key to solving the mystery of his father's disappearance. "So, how do I use these beads?"

he asked.

The turtle shook his head slightly. "You can't 'use' them, but 'understand' them. Each bead contains a piece of history, a memory of this sea. Only when you truly understand them can you gain the power of this sea."

Ling Yuan felt a little confused, but he knew that the Guardian's words must have a deeper meaning. He took a deep breath, held the bead tightly in his hand, closed his eyes, and tried to sense the mysterious power.

At first, he only felt a warm light coming from the bead. Gradually, his consciousness began to blur, as if he was being pulled by an invisible force.

A blurry picture emerged before his eyes: an ancient underwater world, with a huge palace standing among the corals. Countless marine creatures shuttled around the palace, emitting a soft light, as if celebrating something.

"This is..." Ling Yuan was shocked and realized that he was experiencing an ancient memory.

In the picture, a wise man in a blue robe stood in the center of the palace, holding a glowing bead in his hand, exactly the same as the bead in Ling Yuan's hand.

(End of this chapter)