Competition can make people unrecognizable.
The good girl Bai Jingjing ultimately walked down the path of evil, intending to extend her wicked claws towards Ji Mo.
Trembling with a mix of apprehension and slight excitement, she blushed as she knocked on Ji Mo's door.
However, the room was silent, and Ji Mo did not respond.
"Open the door, open the door, don't hide inside and stay quiet..."
Met with a closed door, she grew anxious, pounding on it with a "bang bang" sound.
This is too much. I'm not some monstrous beast, why would he hide from me like this?
"Stop knocking. Mr. Ji has already left. He ran off in the middle of the night."
Yan Zhi appeared, offering a friendly reminder.
"Ah! He ran away?"
Bai Jingjing's body trembled as if struck by lightning.
Wasn't it said that as long as one practiced diligently, persistence would eventually pay off?
How could this happen?
Was she really that terrifying, that she scared him away, and in the middle of the night at that!
"You bastard, why did you run? What do you take me for? Do you think I would drug you and force myself on you?"
Bai Jingjing was furious, but then she suddenly remembered the purpose of her visit and froze.
"Saintess Bai, your scheme has succeeded. By playing this game of a woman pursuing a man, you've scared Mr. Ji away. This way, no one can snatch the position of Cult Master from you. Winning like this, however, is hardly glorious."
Yan Zhi's tone was laced with sarcasm.
Originally, Ji Mo had agreed to be the "Saintess" of their Moon Sect, and the position of Cult Master in this term should have been a sure thing. She never expected things to turn out this way.
Now, all she could hope for was to find Ji Mo before the Cult Master competition.
"Sister Yan Zhi, I didn't."
Bai Jingjing felt deeply wronged.
She wasn't that base. It was merely her competitive spirit that drove her. Who knew it would lead to this outcome?
"I won't compete with him for the position of Cult Master."
To prove her innocence, Bai Jingjing made this decision. Da Feng Novel Network.
Yan Zhi snorted coldly. Did Mr. Ji need someone to yield to him?
She couldn't be bothered with Bai Jingjing and went to dispatch more people to search for Ji Mo's whereabouts.
Ji Hanhan hadn't run away, but he had indeed left.
However, it wasn't because Bai Jingjing scared him off, but rather he had gone out to sea.
The excavation of the Blue Jade ore vein ruins was being conducted with great urgency by the Chi family. It would likely take some time to unearth the Blue Blood people's treasure and the Crystal Skull.
Following the complete annihilation of the Sea Tribe's army at Blue Jade City, they dared not cause any more trouble, and the Bingbing Ocean had resumed navigation.
Therefore, Ji Mo had set sail with Bonny. He hadn't forgotten his promise to avenge her.
A massive ship sailed across the boundless sea.
Blue skies, white clouds, the autumn waters merging with the vast sky, the emerald sea surface like silk, rising and falling with the waves, a feast for the eyes.
A gentle sea breeze blew against them, invigorating their spirits and lifting their moods.
"Bonny, come, come, stand here, then straighten your body and spread your arms."
Ji Mo led Bonny to the bow of the ship, intending for her to strike the classic pose from "Titanic."
On a whim, he wanted to experience being Jack.
"No, I won't. You must be trying to trick me and push me into the sea."
Bonny suspected Ji Mo's intentions.
Ji Mo's forehead was instantly covered in dark lines. He shook his head and sighed, "Bonny, your emotional intelligence isn't very high. You don't even understand romance. You'll have a hard time finding a boyfriend in the future."
Bonny raised her big, azure eyes and gave Ji Mo a disdainful glance.
Romance?
You, a blockhead, have the nerve to talk to me about romance?
Who has the lower emotional intelligence between us, don't you have any idea?
However, soon enough, Bonny regretted it because Ji Mo told her the tragic love story of "Titanic."
Hearing it, Bonny's eyes welled up. Why couldn't lovers be together happily? It was too pitiful.
Happiness was hard-won and must be fought for.
"Come, come, hug me, hurry and hug me."
Bonny voluntarily jumped onto the bow, spread her arms against the wind, and eagerly urged Ji Mo to embrace her.
It was rare for this big blockhead to finally understand, so she naturally seized the opportunity.
The two embraced, basking in the sea breeze.
Just thinking about it felt so romantic.
Her heart pounded, and her face turned as red as a small apple.
"No."
Just as Ji Mo was about to wrap his arms around Bonny's waist from behind, he suddenly pulled back.
After the embrace in "Titanic," the ship sank. He couldn't just casually put his arm around her waist; it might cause problems.
He had a vague premonition that this ship might encounter trouble.
Bonny stomped her foot, feeling greatly disappointed.
Honestly, a hug wouldn't lead to pregnancy, so why not?
"If the ship sinks and only a small wooden board remains, would you give it to me?"
Her eyes twinkled as she tried to test Ji Mo's feelings, to see if she held any significance.
"No."
Ji Mo shook his head without a second thought.
Seeing Bonny clench her teeth and fists, ready to hit him after hearing the answer, he quickly explained, "Don't get angry. Aren't you a mermaid? You won't drown."
Bonny's displeasure finally eased. She then asked, "What if I'm afraid of water and would die if I drowned?"
"Then I would definitely give it to you..."
Ji Mo replied without hesitation.
This instantly made Bonny happy, thinking that this pig's head still cared about her.
But Ji Hanhan's subsequent words made her so angry she wanted to bite him again.
"Anyway, I'm a great swimmer and not afraid of drowning, so I'll give it to you if I have to."
This answer was logical and impeccable.
Bonny was speechless. She finally understood Bai Jingjing's struggle, how she had used so many tricks but couldn't sway Ji Mo. Could no one else enter his heart?
However, she didn't ask for much. As long as she could stay by Ji Mo's side, carefree and happy every day, that would be enough.
The two leaned against each other quietly, basking in the sun and enjoying the sea breeze.
Unbeknownst to them.
In the shadows, several pairs of eyes were secretly watching their every move, with ill intentions.
The ship was a mix of people from various factions.
Many were not decent individuals, engaged in all sorts of shady businesses.
Moreover, this ship was heading for a transaction with the Sea Tribe, so anyone who dared to board was no ordinary person; they were all ruthless individuals who would devour others without spitting out the bones.
After the Sea Tribe's crushing defeat at Blue Jade City, the Merfolk suffered the most severe losses, their strength greatly diminished, and they became targets for all sides.
The North Arctic Ocean was now turbulent, potentially facing a major reshuffle. Therefore, various Sea Tribes were frantically trading with the land, exchanging resources and recruiting experts.
In this context, everything and everyone was valuable, and anything could be sold at a high price.
Ji Mo and Bonny, this golden couple, naturally became valuable commodities in the eyes of some.
Furthermore, after observation, they knew that these two were sailing alone, without any backing from any faction. Weren't they obvious targets, walking delicacies that everyone wanted a bite of?
But now was not the right time to strike. Once the ship sailed into the deep ocean, they could make their move.
And these were merely small fry with limited vision. Some had grander ambitions, brewing a major conspiracy.