However, when Xiao Xiao saw the posture of the figure clearly, he felt a little dumbfounded.
This old man... is really persistent.
...
I saw the old man holding the monster's tail tightly with both hands and feet like a sloth.
He looked like he would never let go.
...
"Pfft~"
The little white fox couldn't help laughing, and there was a bit of fun in the narrow fox eyes, "Is it so powerful?"
"Hiss~, shameless."
White Snake's soft voice spoke out with a hint of sarcasm, "It's really ugly."
Xiao Xiao did not react to the two monsters' statements.
He looked at the huge monster.
"蛫(gui)."
He whispered.
...
There is a beast, which looks like a turtle, with a white body and a red head.
It's called Zhizhi.
...
No wonder he is regarded as a magical turtle by the old man.
"It does look a bit like a turtle."
Seeing that the old man was fine, he had the leisure to slowly look at the monster's intimidating appearance.
Although he looks fierce, he is actually a gentle monster.
...
Noticing Xiao Xiao's long gaze on him, Zhi raised his eyes and looked over.
Another human being.
Another human... who can see it.
Meeting two humans who could see it in one day was a rare thing for it.
It can't help but feel a little novel and interesting.
...
Xiao Xiao swam in front of Zhi.
"Thank you, Tsumugi."
A somewhat abrupt apology.
The monster opposite showed no doubts or strangeness at all.
It looked down at the "little bug" on its tail.
It's just a little preferential treatment for humans who can see it.
...
Xiao Xiao smiled.
If this monster hadn't used its demonic energy to protect the old man, how could the old man have stayed in the water for so long?
Based on the old man's current appearance, he might even drown.
Did he really risk his own life just to catch the turtle?
Unfortunately, the old man is destined to be disappointed.
...
Xiao Xiao swam towards the old man.
He reached out and grabbed the old man's arm, "Old man, please let go."
The sudden voice made Uncle Li startled.
The confused brain regained consciousness for a moment.
He had jumped into the sea with a surge of energy in his heart and chased after the turtle.
I wonder if it’s because of his pursuit?
The turtle's speed has become faster.
The distance between them is getting bigger and bigger.
Seeing the turtle's eyes gradually turning into black dots, he was naturally unwilling to give in.
The anxiety in his heart forced out his potential.
He rushed over with all his strength.
Then, he hugged the turtle's tail tightly.
No matter how much the turtle swung its tail, he wouldn't let go.
Not even to death.
...
But maybe he is really going to die?
The old man smiled bitterly.
Holding his breath for too long made his lungs throb.
He couldn't bear it anymore.
He was a little confused.
Obviously he caught the turtle to survive.
Why... did he die because of this?
...
Just when he was desperately preparing to face death, he froze.
The expected flow of seawater into his mouth and nose did not happen.
He reacted slowly and was still breathing well.
what happened?
He gasped for air, looked up and around, full of doubts.
The blue water has a faint light.
Fish shuttled among them.
He was like a tourist watching through the glass in an aquarium.
However, he is indeed in the sea.
...
No matter how much he thought about it, he couldn't come up with an answer, and the old man's head began to swell and hurt.
He gave up.
None of this matters.
The most important thing now is the turtle in front of him.
How is he going to get the turtle out of the sea?
As long as you are out of the sea, there is always a way to catch the turtle on the boat.
...
He kept talking about catching the turtle.
For the first time in so many days, he felt that his dream of living was not just a fantasy.
This probably means that if you survive a catastrophe, you will be blessed later.
He did not die in the sea.
Then, he will definitely continue to live.
...
The old man raised his eyes warily at the young man who suddenly appeared in front of him.
The hands and feet holding the turtle's tail became a little harder.
He didn't hear clearly what the young man just said.
He just subconsciously rejects anyone who appears here at this time.
The turtle is his.
...
"Old man, we should go back."
"Everyone is worried about you."
The old man breathed a sigh of relief when Xiao Xiao showed no interest in the turtle.
Immediately, his eyes lit up.
He couldn't drag the turtle alone.
Although two people are reluctant, they always have to try to find out.
"young people."
The old man's voice was hoarse, "You and I will bring the turtle back to the sea."
"I pull its tail and you push its shell."
Fortunately, it was in the water. If it were on land, without dozens or hundreds of people, how could they push this turtle at all?
...
Xiao Xiao looked at the old man protecting the turtle beside him like a greedy dragon, his eyes full of hope for survival.
The little white fox lay back in Xiao Xiao's arms.
It is getting lazier and lazier now.
If you can't walk by yourself, don't walk by yourself.
"Stupid guy."
It sneered.
I don’t know if I’m talking about the old man, or... Chizuku?
...
The young man's silence made the old man a little confused and a little impatient.
His tone was urgent, "What's wrong? Hurry up!"
Xiao Xiao released his grip on the old man's arm and touched the little white fox's head.
He raised his eyes to look at the old man, but said another thing, "Old man, do you know why you can breathe in the water without holding your breath?"
"..."
The old man was stunned.
Yes, why can he breathe in the water without holding his breath?
The previous doubts came to mind again.
He couldn't help but shook his head.
he does not know.
...
Xiao Xiao raised the corner of his mouth slightly, "It's all thanks to the turtle."
"The credit of the turtle?"
The old man turned to look at the turtle.
There was surprise on his face, but not that surprised.
In fact, he had some guesses in his mind.
Such associations are easy.
However, he didn't want to think about it.
The turtles saved him.
But he wanted to eat the meat of the turtle...
He just wants to live.
...
"You don't seem very surprised."
The old man's reaction was not beyond Xiao Xiao's expectation.
As long as he wasn't stupid, he thought, it wouldn't be difficult to discover the connection between the turtles and his own anomalies.
"Even so, do you still insist on catching it?"
.......
The old man didn't say a word, but his hands and feet holding the turtle showed no sign of letting go.
"Yeah?"
Xiao Xiao murmured softly, with a calm expression.
There was no blame or approval.
The old man seemed to be stimulated.
His body trembled slightly.
"I don't want to."
"But, I want to live."
"As long as I eat its flesh, I can continue to live."
"I don't want to die!"
...
The old man's excited and hoarse voice echoed on the bottom of the sea.
The fish that came around curiously seemed to be frightened and fled away one after another.