The old man interrupted the man who was speaking impatiently, keeping an eye on the movements of the turtle.
"But-"
The speaker had a wry smile on his face, looking at the old man with a strange and slightly sympathetic look, "We didn't see the turtle you mentioned."
"How can we catch him?"
"yes."
"We didn't see any turtles."
"How can we catch something that has no trace?"
…
The man's words resonated with everyone.
They complained one after another.
If this were not the case, they would also want to help Uncle Li.
Besides, who can have trouble with money?
…
The old man was stunned.
He can still not believe what a person says, and still feel that the other person is making a joke on him.
However, he looked around at the people on the surrounding boats, and they all said this...
Why doesn't he believe it?!
But……
The old man turned his head and looked towards the sea.
The huge black shadow slowly swam forward.
He didn't seem to be aware of being surrounded at all, and he didn't show any signs of panic.
The red head stands out like a red flame under the clearer and shallower sea surface in the sun.
Yes, it's so obvious...
how come......
The old man squeezed the side of the boat and the raised veins on the back of his hand revealed a bit of uneasiness.
impossible.
"...You really didn't see it?"
he asked reluctantly.
This time, his eyes were fixed on the person on the boat ahead.
He knows this person.
I once advised him to give up looking for the Divine Turtle, thinking that he was just wasting his time.
At that time, he was furious and asked bluntly, "Does this person want him to die?"
He remembered the ugly look on the man's face after hearing his words.
And then there was a sigh.
he knows.
This man means well.
It can be seen from the fact that he was still willing to help him find the turtles later.
No matter how much of it is for the reward he promised.
...
However, finding the turtle has become the old man's obsession.
He can't give up.
He just... wants to live.
The old man subconsciously felt a strong sense of resistance against all those who thought they were doing his best and tried to persuade him to give up.
He reflexively put up all his defenses.
Even uttering evil words.
No one...can stop him from living!
...
"No."
Seeing the man shaking his head without hesitation, the old man's eyes trembled.
Immediately, the support of the other people around him made the old man's face even darker.
He couldn't help but shook his head.
How could...how could it be...
He doesn't believe it... doesn't believe it!
The turtle... is obviously there!
Seeing the turtle that had already swam a certain distance, the old man felt nervous and stopped hesitating.
"I'll catch it myself!"
"Plop~"
...
"Uncle Li!"
Everyone was shocked and rushed to the side of the boat.
"Oh no, Uncle Li jumped into the sea!"
"Quick, bring him up!"
"Plop~"
Several more people jumped into the sea and swam towards the old man quickly.
Of course they were not worried that the old man would flood.
They rely on the sea to eat, so it goes without saying that they are water-based.
Swimming is their specialty.
However, it is not summer now and the water temperature is pleasant.
In the dead of winter, the old man jumped directly into the sea without any preparation.
How can your body, which is already in bad shape, endure it?
Time has dragged on for so long, what kind of turtle are we still looking for?
Maybe the old man won't be able to do it when he goes back.
...
After all, he was still in his prime, so the men quickly caught up with the old man.
They stretched out their hands to grab the old man and take him back to the boat. Their faces were scorched and they couldn't help complaining, "Uncle Li, what are you doing? Don't you care about your own health at all?"
"Don't you want to live? It's such a cold day. If you say jump into the sea, just jump into the sea."
...
"Okay, let's talk about these later."
Someone stopped the others from talking and grabbed the old man's arm, "Uncle Li, let's get back to the boat quickly."
Unexpectedly, "I won't reply."
The old man shook off the hand on his arm with force. His lips were frozen or trembling slightly due to emotion, "Get out of the way!"
"I'm going to catch the turtle!"
The old man waved his hands randomly, and the people around him couldn't help but move out of the way for fear of hurting the old man.
The old man swam out through the gap in the "encirclement".
When he looked up, his expression suddenly stopped and his heart was beating fast.
The Turtles... are missing?!
He looked around anxiously.
The old man's faint look of despair caused everyone who wanted to stop him to inexplicably stop extending their hands, and swallowed back the words of dissuasion they were about to say.
Everyone looked at each other, not knowing what to do for a moment.
...
"God Turtle, God Turtle..."
The old man kept mumbling.
There was a bit of surprise on everyone's faces.
This is... the turtle is missing again?
"Uncle Li, since the turtle is gone, let's go back to the ship first."
Someone advised.
Fortunately, the sun came out today and the sea surface was still a little warm.
However, after being soaked for a long time, even a person of his age felt that his limbs were a little stiff, let alone an old man?
"Yes, go back and make preparations, and we will help you dive into the sea to find it."
Seeing that the old man had no reaction, someone said bluntly, "If you keep persisting like this, I'm afraid your body won't be able to survive until you find the turtle."
"Uncle Li, you are looking for the magical turtle to cure your illness and prolong your life. Don't put the cart before the horse. If you don't find the magical turtle, you will make your body worse."
...
The old man didn't listen to them at all.
After searching for so many days, I finally found my target today!
How could he be willing to give up?
next time?
Who knows when we will find the turtle next time?
...
What's more, turtles are cold-blooded animals and need to hibernate.
He doesn't know why it's still out there now?
But since it is a magical turtle, it is not surprising that it is colder than ordinary turtles.
However, just because it is not hibernating now does not mean that it will not hibernate later.
What if it hibernates later?
It's so hard to find now. How can he find it when the turtle really hibernates in one place?
...
Moreover, he doesn't have enough time to wait for the next time he discovers the turtle.
His body was cold, but not as cold as his heart.
He had a hunch that today was his last chance.
If he missed today, his fate with the Turtles... would be over.
How is this possible?!
It obviously gave him hope...
Was God just playing a nasty joke on him?
He doesn't believe it!
The old man stretched out his hand and hit the sea surface hard.
Water splashed everywhere, blurring his vision.
...
Suddenly, the old man's eyes widened. He didn't have time to think about anything. His body had already taken action.
"Gulu~"
The old man fell headlong into the sea.
"Uncle Li!"
People around him shouted and got into the sea one after another.
...
"Oh my God, this Uncle Li is dying?!"
"I saw that his lips were purple from the cold, and he actually dived into the sea again!"
