"Brother, let's just forget about it," Xiao Hei said, looking at Lin Hao with deep concern.
That was a legendary flood dragon. They had almost lost their lives just moments ago.
Lin Hao looked at Xiao Hei and smiled, "Don't worry, it'll be fine. If it doesn't work out, I'll escape immediately."
"Then I'll help you," Xiao Hei said, looking at Lin Hao.
He knew that Lin Hao's decisions were not easily changed.
Since that was the case, he would help Lin Hao try again.
Lin Hao looked at Xiao Hei, wanting to say it wasn't necessary, but seeing Xiao Hei's determined expression, he nodded, "Alright, it'll be the same as before. You pilot the kayak, and I'll dive."
"No," Xiao Hei said, his eyes widening in alarm. Lin Hao had almost lost his life diving just now, and he definitely wouldn't let Lin Hao dive again this time.
"Hear me out first," Lin Hao said, looking at Xiao Hei. "This time is different from before."
"This time, while you'll still pilot the kayak, your main role won't be to wait for rescue, but to actively engage."
"Actively engage?" Xiao Hei was taken aback, looking at Lin Hao with some confusion.
"Yes," Lin Hao nodded, then looked at Xiao Hei and said, "After we go in this time, you need to lure the flood dragon away, and then I'll sneak into the water."
"So, you're the most dangerous person this time."
After speaking, Lin Hao looked at Xiao Hei and said solemnly, "You must be careful."
"Don't worry, you know me, don't you?"
Xiao Hei grinned at Lin Hao, finally feeling relieved.
If it was as Lin Hao said, then Lin Hao wouldn't be in too much danger.
"Then I'll go first. After I lure the flood dragon away, you jump in," Xiao Hei said to Lin Hao.
"Okay, be careful."
Lin Hao patted Xiao Hei's shoulder. Xiao Hei grinned, then leaped into the lake.
Wang Da Cong and Tang Zi Yuan cried out in surprise, their faces immediately filled with anxiety as they looked at Xiao Hei.
Tang Zi Yuan, in particular, glanced at Lin Hao, her eyes burning with anger.
She knew she couldn't stop Lin Hao now. All she could do was pray in her heart for the safety of Xiao Hei and this selfish, utterly hypocritical Lin Hao.
In her opinion, Lin Hao's insistence on finding Dragon Saliva was a manifestation of his extreme selfishness and hypocrisy.
If there were no dangers, it would be one thing, but now that there was danger, and they had almost lost their lives just moments ago, he still insisted on finding Dragon Saliva, and even dragged Xiao Hei into it.
Wasn't this the epitome of selfishness and hypocrisy?
Moreover, helping her with the Yang-replenishing ritual using the traditional method was just sleeping together. She didn't mind, but this utterly hypocritical Lin Hao insisted on finding Dragon Saliva.
Did he look down on her so much?
Or was it that she was ugly? Or had a bad figure?
As Tang Zi Yuan pondered these thoughts, her anger only grew.
Damn Lin Hao! Stinking Lin Hao!
Hypocritical scoundrel!
Just as Tang Zi Yuan was cursing Lin Hao in her heart, Wang Da Cong, staring intently at the lake surface, suddenly exclaimed.
"It's out! It's out!"
"The flood dragon!"
"Brother Lin, the flood dragon has appeared!"
"Yes, I see it," Lin Hao said, gazing at the rippling lake surface, his heart calm.
The flood dragon didn't fully reveal its head, but kept its massive body hidden beneath the water, only its huge head occasionally surfacing.
It swam at a rapid pace, and at this moment, it was like a predator, swiftly moving towards Xiao Hei's kayak!
Xiao Hei, sitting in the kayak, had been watching the lake surface all along.
When he saw the ripples on the water, he didn't hesitate. He immediately let out a shout and sped up the kayak across the lake.
As he sped along, he whistled, taunting and provoking the flood dragon.
"Hiss!"
The flood dragon let out a sharp, roaring sound from its nostrils, as if enraged, and immediately swam rapidly towards Xiao Hei.
Seeing that Xiao Hei had successfully lured the flood dragon away from its original position, Lin Hao leaped into the lake.
"Lin Hao!"
Tang Zi Yuan cried out in alarm. Before she could react, Lin Hao had already leaped down.
"Sister-in-law, oh no, Miss Tang, don't worry. Brother Lin will definitely be alright," Wang Da Cong said, quickly trying to comfort Tang Zi Yuan.
Now that both Lin Hao and Xiao Hei were underwater, he had to take care of Tang Zi Yuan and ensure her safety.
However, his well-intentioned comfort was met with a glare from Tang Zi Yuan.
"Do I need you to say that?" Tang Zi Yuan said, almost directing her anger at Wang Da Cong.
"Uh..."
Wang Da Cong rubbed his nose and wisely decided to stop talking.
It was fortunate he hadn't continued speaking, otherwise, he would have surely faced a torrent of scolding from Tang Zi Yuan.
Underwater.
Lin Hao had already dived over fifty meters.
Having descended once before, he was familiar with the process, and his descent speed was significantly faster than before.
His greatest concern now was Xiao Hei.
The flood dragon was so ferocious; he didn't know if Xiao Hei could withstand it.
However, as long as Xiao Hei could hold off the flood dragon for one minute, he would be able to reach the bottom.
Once at the bottom, there was a high probability of finding Dragon Saliva.
Lin Hao pondered these thoughts while using all his might to descend rapidly.
Soon, he reached a depth of two hundred meters.
At two hundred meters underwater, visibility was already very low.
Lin Hao had to rely on his underwater spotlight to continue his descent.
In the blink of an eye, with his spotlight illuminating the way, Lin Hao descended to a depth of nearly three hundred meters.
Suddenly, Lin Hao noticed that there seemed to be light here. Even without the spotlight, he could see his surroundings.
However, although he could see, the light was still incomparable to the surface.
The light here was somewhat dim, giving off a chilling sensation.
Lin Hao was very surprised. Logically, at a depth of three hundred meters underwater, if he didn't use a spotlight, he wouldn't be able to see anything.
Yet, he could now clearly see the surrounding scenery and objects. Although it was generally dim, it was still astonishing.
Lin Hao looked around with a hint of confusion.
He realized he had reached the lakebed.
The lakebed was covered with various aquatic plants, reefs, and some fish with red spots, which looked very beautiful.
Lin Hao surveyed the surroundings and frowned.
Although the lakebed was beautiful, he wasn't here to admire the scenery. He was here to find Dragon Saliva.
But after a quick scan, he found no trace of Dragon Saliva.
According to legend, Dragon Saliva was about the size of a goose egg and emitted a colorful radiance.
If there was Dragon Saliva here, he should have spotted it immediately.
Since he hadn't found any, it meant that the Dragon Saliva was likely not in this area.
Lin Hao pondered this, thinking of searching elsewhere.
But as he swam, he suddenly saw, amidst the swaying aquatic plants, a colorful radiance emanating from them.
Lin Hao focused his gaze and saw it clearly: an object the size of a goose egg, like a stone!