Chapter 1180 Coming
Everyone greeted each other and joked, "It's another day of slacking off."

Now that the Chinese New Year is approaching, the old man has provided compensation, so everyone is able to accompany him in having fun.

Otherwise, if it was earlier, they would not have the time even if they wanted to.

They also have to work and support their families.

……

There was a thin layer of fog covering the sea in the early morning, making it look hazy and blurry.

The arrival of the crowd broke the silence of the sea.

For a moment, there was a lot of noise.

……

"let's go!"

As everyone shouted, ships left the dock one after another.

Waves surged up on the calm sea.

……

Xiao Xiao and a few others lay on the side of the boat, looking out at the endless sea, taking a deep breath, and the air rich in water vapor rushed into their limbs and bones, instantly making them feel refreshed.

The confusion and sleepiness from waking up early are gone.

It's also very cold though.

Zhuge Yun and Zhao Luzheng shuddered all over, the hair on their exposed skin stood up, and goose bumps appeared all over their bodies.

"Hiss~ It's so cold."

Zhuge Yun complained vaguely and his neck shrank a little more.

But his eyes were fixed on the sea, and he kept reminding Xiao Xiao, "Old Third, tell me if there is any situation."

Zhang Bo opened his mouth but didn't complain.

In fact, he also understood Zhuge Yun's thoughts.

Even if they can't see it, they will still be very excited as long as they know that the divine turtle really appears around them.

……

The mist gradually dissipated, and the sunlight shone on the sea, making the deep sea water even clearer.

The ship sailed to the same sea area as yesterday.

Numerous ships were scattered across the sea.

Even though most people thought that the divine turtle was pure nonsense from the old man, at the beginning of the day, everyone was still very motivated to patrol the sea.

But as time went on, as expected, nothing was achieved and everyone's enthusiasm dropped at a visible rate.

Some people even started catching fish, and called it a beautiful thing: maybe the divine turtle was caught along with the fish.

Uncle Zhang shook his head, looking somewhat disapproving.

After all, I received payment from Mr. Li...

It would be fine if they really wanted to fish out the sacred turtle.

After all, it is not impossible.

Although the possibility is very small.

The turtle is not stupid.

But anyone with a discerning eye could see that they were just saying it casually and had never intended to catch any sacred turtle.

Just thinking about catching a little fish.

“It’s not the first day they’ve done this.”

Uncle Yu walked to the side of Uncle Zhang's boat and said with a look of praise and sarcasm, "What a clever bunch of guys."

"Your mind works really quickly."

"Who told Uncle Li not to care about them?"

Uncle Zhang smiled bitterly.

"How can he manage it?"

Uncle Yu shook his head, "I didn't have enough energy to begin with."

"Besides, when Mr. Li arrived at the sea, he was only thinking about finding the sacred turtle. His eyes were fixed on the sea surface, so how could he see anything else?"

"Ah~"

Uncle Zhang sighed, "The child's mother said that Uncle Li's wife has had severe pregnancy symptoms these days..."

"Instead of wasting time here, you might as well stay at home and spend more time with your wife and children."

"Isn't this better?"

"Who says it's not?"

Uncle Yu shrugged, "But everyone has their own choices."

"Don't be so stubborn as to try to persuade Mr. Li."

"So that he won't ask you if you want him to die."

"It would be even worse if we make that old man angry and cause him to do something bad."

"It's his own business anyway, so let's just follow his wishes."

Uncle Zhang was silent.

Zhang Bo and others who were listening to the conversation here also fell silent.

They looked at each other and spread their hands.

“It’s not incomprehensible.”

Zhuge Yun muttered, "Knowing that there is hope that they won't die, anyone would go crazy."

"What's a wife and children?"

"It's still most important to stay alive."

... "Besides, that old man's feelings for his current wife aren't deep enough, right?"

Zhao Lu was thinking, "Why would I give up my hope of living just to be with her?"

"Although...it's a ridiculous hope."

……

"okay."

"Anyway, just like Uncle Yu said, it's their own choice, and we outsiders can't say anything."

Zhang Bo didn't have much desire to discuss this matter.

The choice has already been made, and no amount of talking will help.

He turned around and looked for Xiao Xiao.

I saw the person I was looking for at the bow at a glance.

He walked over.

Zhuge Yun and Zhao Luzheng followed closely.

"Third brother, you-"

Zhang Bo was about to ask something, but Xiao Xiao's words stunned him.

"coming."

……

"Ah, what's coming?"

Zhang Bo didn't react and asked back in confusion.

On the other hand, the eyes of Zhuge Yun and Zhao Luzheng on the side lit up instantly.

"Lao San (Third Brother), are you saying the Divine Turtle is coming?!"

The two said in unison.

The combined loud voices immediately attracted the attention of two people who were chatting on the side of the boat.

Especially after realizing what the other person meant.

Uncle Zhang walked over quickly, his face full of disbelief. He couldn't help but speak loudly out of surprise, "What? You saw the divine turtle?!"

"really?"

Xiao Xiao was about to answer when he suddenly looked forward.

Just when Zhang Bo, Uncle Zhang and others were a little confused, there was a sudden commotion ahead.

They subconsciously cast their gazes over there.

……

"I see!"

"Uncle Li saw the divine turtle!"

There were shouts from the front, people were excited and thrilled, and some were as incredulous as Uncle Zhang.

"where is it?"

"Quick! Catch him!"

“Didn’t you see it?!”

"Yeah, I didn't see it."

"Who of you saw it?"

……

For a moment, the sea was in great commotion.

But soon, the intense emotions subsided and the people on the boat looked at each other in bewilderment.

Some people were still holding fishing nets in their hands.

Because none of them saw the divine turtle.

The scene was somewhat stagnant and overly quiet.

Only the old man's voice was particularly loud.

"Quick, the turtle appears!"

"Do it!"

"What are you all doing?!"

"It will disappear again soon!"

The old man held on to the side of the boat tightly with both hands, his eyes unwilling to leave the creatures in the sea for a second. He just turned his head slightly and glanced at the crowd.

His face showed both anger and anxiety.

……

He got no answer.

The unusual silence around him finally made the old man realize that something was wrong.

He looked up and around, his brows furrowed tightly, "What's wrong?"

"Why aren't you moving?"

"Quick!"

"As long as you help me catch the divine turtle, I won't treat you unfairly."

"I have money!"

……

Everyone looked at each other.

Someone spoke up, "Uncle Li, it's not that we don't want to help you, nor that we don't want to make this money."

(End of this chapter)