"Building a ship requires massive amounts of materials and time. Could Shura God really have constructed an Epic Ship all by himself?"
"My three friends and I pooled all our materials and spent an entire day just to make one Ordinary Wooden Boat. If even that was so difficult, I can't imagine what materials would be needed for an Epic Ship."
"Holy shit, I just remembered—we saw a huge ship speeding by in the distance earlier. At the time, it was too far away and moving too fast, so I thought my eyes were playing tricks on me. But now it seems we actually crossed paths with Shura God!"
Luo Feng watched the ongoing chatter in the chat channel, but since no one had produced any Treasure Map Fragments, he lost interest in staying. Just as he was about to close the channel, he froze—a Treasure Map Fragment had suddenly appeared in his hand. Someone had completed the trade with him.
Looking at the fragment in his hand, Luo Feng couldn't conceal his excitement. He now had three Treasure Map Fragments—just two more to complete the set. No matter what grade the resulting Treasure Map would be, his God-level Billion-Fold Reward System would amplify its value tremendously.
With his objective achieved, Luo Feng closed the chat channel. Picking up his Legendary Telescope, his expression grew even more animated as he read the data displayed on it. The telescope now showed Tang Xueying's exact location and distance—300 kilometers straight ahead. At his current speed of 300 kilometers per hour, he would reach her in just one more hour.
A smile spread across Luo Feng's face. After days of searching, he was finally about to reunite with Tang Xueying. As he pondered what to say when they met, the Merfolk Queen beside him suddenly spoke.
"Master, I think it's time for me to return."
Luo Feng was taken aback. "So soon? In just three more hours, we'll meet that sister you mentioned."
The Merfolk Queen's expression turned sorrowful. "Master, I truly wish I could stay with you, but... I sneaked out this time. If I don't return soon, I might never be able to go back. Still, if you command me to stay, I will obey and remain by your side."
Luo Feng understood. When he first encountered the Merfolk Queen, she had already explained her situation. He had no intention of forcing her to stay—after all, as the newly crowned Merfolk Queen, her sudden disappearance from Mermaid Island would undoubtedly cause turmoil. It was better to let her return for now.
Besides, with the Water Spirit Orb in his possession, visiting the Merfolk Queen in the future would be a simple matter.
If the Merfolk Queen couldn't come out, he would personally go to Mermaid Island to find her.
Thinking this, Luo Feng spoke up: "As I've said before, you can return whenever you need to. I won't stop you. And you can come find me whenever you miss me."
"After some time, when I become strong enough, I'll go to Mermaid Island to find you."
"How many days will it take for you to come back after this trip?"
Hearing Luo Feng's words, the Merfolk Queen thought for a moment before replying: "Answering my master, if things go quickly, I might return in just a few days."
"So master needn't worry about not seeing me again."
"Next time, if I prepare properly, I can stay longer to accompany you."
Luo Feng was slightly surprised by her answer. He hadn't expected she could return so soon.
This was undoubtedly good news for him.
With a smile, Luo Feng said: "Alright then, I'll wait for you to come find me."
"But do you know where I'll be?"
"In my heart."
"Wherever you go, I can find you," the Merfolk Queen whispered.
Hearing this, Luo Feng felt his heart skip a beat.
Why did he feel this flutter?
This wasn't good.
After all, humans and spirits walk different paths.
But was there a saying about humans and merfolk being incompatible?
Could it be...?
Perhaps...?
Luo Feng gazed at the Merfolk Queen's breathtaking beauty, momentarily spellbound.
Just then, she spoke again: "Master, I must leave now."
"But before I go, please close your eyes."
"Only open them after I'm gone."
Though puzzled, Luo Feng didn't question her request.
He obediently closed his eyes.
Suddenly, he felt his lips grow moist.
He immediately realized what was happening.
The Merfolk Queen was kissing him.
That familiar sensation.
Three minutes later...
"Master, I must go now. Until we meet again."
"Open your eyes in seven seconds," her voice came.
Luo Feng began counting silently in his heart.
Seven, six, five, four, three, two, one.
He opened his eyes immediately—only to find empty space before him.
The Merfolk Queen had vanished without a trace.
A pang of loss struck Luo Feng as he hurried to the ship's bow, scanning the ocean.
There she was—the Merfolk Queen swimming toward the depths.
Just as Luo Feng spotted her, she suddenly turned to look back at him.
Her body began emitting a faint rainbow glow as she swiftly descended into the sea.
Only when her figure completely disappeared did Luo Feng finally look away.
Two hours later...
After all this time, Tang Xueying still hadn't contacted Luo Feng, which worried him.
Earlier, when Luo Feng had used the Legendary Telescope to check on Tang Xueying, it seemed a Green Treasure Chest wasn't too far from her location. Why hadn't she retrieved it by now?
With this thought, Luo Feng didn't hesitate further. He immediately took out the Legendary Telescope to observe Tang Xueying's direction.
Luo Feng's vision rapidly changed. This time, he didn't see any pleasant scenery.
Instead, his eyes were completely filled with intense green light.
He could already clearly see the silver treasure chest emitting the green radiance.
Then, when Luo Feng noticed Tang Xueying standing beside the Green Treasure Chest, he suddenly froze.