Chapter 353: Storm at Sea

Ye Cheng looked up and saw that it really was.

Damn, thanks to heaven, you actually heard that?

Looks like heaven is also a night owl.

Next time we pray, we have to pick nighttime, preferably the early morning.

On the Sea Surface, a large swarm of squid surged out of the darkness, including Lamp tube squid and Rhombus-fin Squid, and the quantity was huge.

Heaven really gave a lot, could it also be writing a novel?

At first Ye Cheng was happy, but upon looking further, he suddenly felt something was off.

Only a small fraction of the squid remained within the light's range, while the majority rushed straight past the light area and headed into another patch of darkness.

"Holy crap! What does this mean? Are they all heading to Uncle Duan's side?" Ye Cheng felt depressed.

"Good birds choose trees to roost, right? You're fish, not birds."

It made himself seem like a high IQ.

Ye Cheng picked up the walkie-talkie and began contacting Duan Chunsheng,

"Uncle Duan, what light are you using today? Why are all the squid running toward you?"

I thought Duan Chunsheng would be pleased, but unexpectedly Duan Chunsheng said in surprise,

"No, the squid here are also running; the light simply can't attract them—how about your side?"

"Yeah, I thought they all went to your side."

"No, Ye Cheng, maybe something's up, or perhaps a big storm is coming; these animals are fleeing." Duan Chunsheng suddenly said.

A big storm?

Then my system should have given a warning.

Just as he was thinking, a voice suddenly sounded in Ye Cheng's mind,

【Detected host sea area will have a storm soon; please leave as soon as possible!】

Holy crap!

There really is a storm.

"Uncle Duan, there really is a storm—hurry up and leave, this area isn't safe." Ye Cheng shouted anxiously.

"Ah? Okay, follow me—I know there's an island nearby where we can take shelter." Duan Chunsheng didn't ask Ye Cheng how he knew about the storm; based on his experience, this place was already unsafe.

Either it's a storm or a deep-sea monster.

"Alright, I'll approach you first."

Having said that, Ye Cheng quickly hung up the walkie-talkie and then said to Xiao Hu,

"Quickly stow the lights; there's a storm, we're following Uncle Duan to take shelter."

"Holy shit! Bro, this is the result of your prayer." Xiao Hu complained while jumping up, quickly turned off the three banks of lights, and then retracted them.

Ye Cheng then pushed the boat speed to maximum and headed toward Duan Chunsheng's side.

Soon he saw several rows of big lights on the Sea Surface—it was Duan Chunsheng's boat.

"Uncle Duan, why are you still keeping the big lights on? Hurry up and go!" Ye Cheng shouted.

"I'm afraid you won't find me; I'll collect them right away—wait for me."

After Duan Chunsheng shouted, he began to pack up quickly.

At this moment, water droplets in the sea wind increased, and the wind speed grew faster, making Ye Cheng's clothes flap loudly.

This shows the storm has already affected them.

Duan Chunsheng packed up quickly, pushed the boat speed to maximum, and made a stern turn.

The two boats began a frantic escape.

However, the boat speed couldn't match the storm's speed; soon the storm's outer edge engulfed both boats.

Originally just sea wind, this instantly turned into a violent storm.

"Uncle Duan, how far still?" Ye Cheng called out.

The system had been issuing nonstop warnings; even if it didn't warn Ye Cheng, he knew they couldn't stay here, and next they might become pirate ships—whether they'd survive was uncertain.

"Almost there, just five more minutes—hold on." Duan Chunsheng's voice came through the walkie-talkie, intermittent, the signal also affected.

Five minutes, damn it, I pray to heaven to slow down a bit.

Fortunately, the heaven that likes staying up late heard Ye Cheng's prayer again; at the moment Ye Cheng needed Xiao Hu to pull him to stand steady, Duan Chunsheng finally sent good news.

"We've arrived—this is the island, there's a sheltered cove here, follow me!"

"Got it!"

A wave surged up, Ye Cheng felt his body lighten, the whole boat flew into the air, as if it had taken off.

"Xiao Hu, hold on tight." Ye Cheng's whole body lifted off; at this point the boat was completely out of control.

He glanced back at Xiao Hu, who was much the same—gripping the rail, his body floating up.

Soon the wave receded, Ye Cheng was slammed hard onto the ground, a sharp pain shot through his leg—damn, I don't know if it's broken.

There was no time to look; he could only struggle to stand, point the bow toward the island, and drive forward.

Fortunately there was no second big wave; if there were, just a few small waves—Ye Cheng could hold up, and with Xiao Hu coming over to help, the two of them managed to steer the boat into a bay.

Upon entering, the wind and waves obviously diminished; the boat rose and fell with the waves for a stretch, then finally returned to calm, with only wind sounds coming from outside.

Duan Chunsheng stopped ahead waiting for Ye Cheng; the two boats came to a halt, both looking toward the rear.

In the distance, the sky was overcast with dark clouds, the wind raged wildly, and occasional lightning flashed, illuminating the fierce storm.

Although taking shelter on the island blocked the wind, the rain could not be avoided.

Urgent and large raindrops pounded madly on the hull, making a pattering sound.

Ye Cheng also took the chance to examine his leg—a large bruise, a bit sore, but likely no bone injury.

Xiao Hu's arm had a scrape and was bleeding, but it wasn't serious; after applying some medicine to stop the bleeding, the rest could only wait until they got back ashore to talk about it.

The wind and rain grew stronger; even inside the bay they were still affected.

Duan Chunsheng made a gesture, indicating that Ye Cheng should go further inside.

Ye Cheng started the boat, followed Duan Chunsheng further inside for a few more minutes; the night grew progressively deeper, the space grew progressively quieter, and apart from the rain there were no other sounds around.

Just then, suddenly, a point of light appeared ahead.

Ye Cheng frowned; how could there be light here? It shouldn't be.

Duan Chunsheng also noticed the clue, gestured to Ye Cheng, and the two boats slowly headed toward the light.

Getting closer, they could see clearly that it was also a boat.

Through the light, they could see people moving about on the boat.

Ye Cheng immediately relaxed; at least it wasn't some ghost or god.

"Uncle Duan, it feels like they're also here to avoid the storm."

"Probably; let's get closer and take a look—maybe we know them."

Anyway, they have two boats and three men; even if something happened, they wouldn't be afraid.

The boat inside seemed to have noticed them too; someone was standing on the aft deck waving at them,

"Hey, where are you brothers from?"

That accent—clearly local at first hearing.

Duan Chunsheng also waved, saying, "We're from Baiyun Village, I'm Duan Chunsheng—who are you over there?"

Upon hearing they were from Baiyun Village, the opposite side waved even more quickly,

"We're from Liu Village; are you also coming over to avoid the storm?"

"Yes."