Chapter 161

Above the blue sea!

Everything was silent, save for the chirping of sea birds flying by and the sound of waves crashing.

And it was in such an environment that a fleet of ships sailed from afar.

The oars cutting through the sea surface stirred up ripples.

The warm sun shone on the deck, and several figures were sitting quietly at the tip of the deck.

I don't know how much time passed, but one of the figures moved.

Luo Li flicked his hand, and the fishing rod in his hand lifted. Accompanied by an arc with water splashes, a colorful sea fish crossed the sea surface and fell perfectly into the bucket not far from his side.

Paimon cheered: "Wow! Another one hooked!"

She leaned over to Luo Li's bucket and counted roughly; there were already more than twenty.

Immediately after, Paimon looked at Lumine's bucket, and then performed a Sichuan opera face-change.

"This is too few!"

In stark contrast to Luo Li's numerous fish, the bucket beside Lumine had only two or three small fish, swimming pitifully in the empty bucket.

Lumine glared at Paimon, indicating that this couldn't be blamed on her.

It was mainly because the person next to her was too strong, making it impossible for anyone to even think of resisting.

Luo Li re-baited and cast it into the sea leisurely.

Even though the fleet was still moving, it seemed to have no effect on him.

Lumine pouted and gritted her teeth, worried about the motionless fishing line.

Why did it turn out like this?!

If she had known, she should have joined the Fishing Association when she was in Mondstadt and stolen a technique; otherwise, she wouldn't be this pitiful now.

"Fishing can calm the mind. When you have absolutely no desire to win or lose, you can probably..."

Lumine's eyes lit up, and she couldn't wait to say: "Reach the same realm as you?"

Luo Li glanced at her and said slowly: "Reach the realm where you are indifferent even if you lose."

"..."

Lumine was speechless, gritting her teeth in hatred.

Damn it, she had never felt so powerless as she did at this moment; she must remember today's humiliation and take revenge sooner or later!

Thinking this, she heard Kaedehara Kazuha's call.

"You two, seven hours have passed since we set off. Captain Beidou just asked Huixing; we will enter the thunderstorm area soon, it's suggested to go inside first!"

According to the sailing speed, the fleet was now close to the thunderstorm area outside Inazuma.

Fourteen hours of sailing, finally approaching the territory of the Inazuma ocean.

But this was just the beginning.

Because of the Sakoku Decree, the Raiden Shogun had set up a thunderstorm area outside Inazuma, and ordinary people couldn't pass through at all.

Even an armed fleet like the Crux Fleet had to take it seriously; otherwise, if they were accidentally struck by the thunderstorm, it would be bad.

According to past situations, it would take at least three more hours to completely pass through the thunderstorm area and enter the inner sea of Inazuma.

Finally, sailing along the inner sea route for the last two hours, they would enter the Ritou area.

For Kazuha's kind reminder, Luo Li just waved his hand without looking back.

"Don't worry, I'll just stay outside. You guys go hide."

He gazed at the distant, dark, thick clouds in the distance, and the terrifying arcs of light that flashed from time to time, not knowing how many hundreds of feet long they were, like dragons and snakes, making people terrified.

Paimon was startled when she saw this scene and hurriedly urged Lumine to enter the cabin.

"Let's go in quickly; if we get struck later, we'll be dead for sure!"

Nodding, Lumine put away the fishing rod, patted her butt, stood up, and said to Luo Li: "Creditor, even if you're strong, you can't be this reckless. It's better to go in with us."

Her consolation only received a gentle smile from Luo Li.

"You don't understand."

Gazing at the shocking divine thunder jumping in the distance, Luo Li sighed softly: "Even without any precautions, her will will not cause me any harm."

Lumine glanced at the dark cloud area that looked like a sea of thunder and couldn't help but click her tongue; she didn't dare to be exposed in such a sea of thunder, otherwise, she would be directly hit with a GG.

"Then I won't worry about you."

Reminding him one last time, seeing Luo Li motionless, Lumine had no choice but to follow Kazuha back into the cabin with the impatient Paimon.

But just before stepping in, she noticed that Luo Li's back was somewhat inexplicably desolate and lonely, and there was also a sense of missing someone.

Paimon worried: "Is he okay?"

Lumine pursed her lips and shook her head slightly.

Outside, as the sailors on the deck all entered the cabin, the surrounding environment suddenly became quiet.

Looking at the approaching sea of thunder, Luo Li put away the fishing rod and enjoyed the rare tranquility of this moment alone.

But soon, the rumbling thunder broke the silence.

"CRACK!!!"

As the fleet sailed into the sea of thunder, the suddenly exploding thunder was enough to shatter one's eardrums, making people terrified.

Luo Li was not affected at all; instead, he scanned the sea of thunder with nostalgia, bolts of lightning baring their fangs and brandishing their claws, crossing the sky hideously.

As the fleet went deeper, the sea of thunder rang out like firecrackers, and the dazzling flashes made it impossible for people to open their eyes.

From time to time, thunder crossed the side of the ship, making everyone in the Crux Fleet terrified, and many other ships were almost struck, breaking out in a cold sweat.

But only the flagship Alcor was not taken care of.

No... or rather, when the thunder approached the Alcor, it inexplicably became gentle.

Using gentle to describe the thunder might not be appropriate, but it was truly the case.

Feeling bolts of hideous thunder passing by, but when they approached, the brilliance they bloomed slowed down, as if lingering and dissipating around him.

Luo Li reached out and stroked it; the thunder seemed shy, jumping and flashing far away from him, but reluctant to leave.

Others inside the cabin were dumbfounded; this scene was truly beyond their expectations.

Paimon's mouth was open wide enough to fit a fist, forming a strong contrast with the thoughtful Lumine.

Beidou laughed heartily, staring at Luo Li with burning eyes; she knew this person was powerful, and for a moment, she even had the idea of wanting to spar.

On the deck outside!

Luo Li, who was immersed in memories, didn't know what others thought of him, nor did he have the energy to think about it.

Watching the shy thunder jumping and floating around him, the electric arcs connected into a sheet, surrounding the Alcor, and the hot emotions were obvious.

Luo Li revealed a gentle look, rare for him, looking through the thick sea of thunder into the distance, and whispered softly.

"I'm back, Ei."

— Author's Notes —

PS: The last chapter today might be a bit late! I'll mention it here in advance!