452: The island nation that got bitten

We definitely can't let ninety percent of the people go, or Whale Fall City will be left undefended.

How about this, notify everyone that after this Secret Realm trip, priority will be given to those who haven't entered a Secret Realm before.

We must also carefully consider the selection of professions and the distribution of strength, otherwise, we might just be sending everyone to their deaths.

Gu Qinghan thought for a moment before instructing Piao Jun.

Piao Jun nodded. Whale Fall City had two Secret Realm Peekers, giving them a considerable advantage in terms of information.

He turned and left, while Chen Yuting and Luo Mu walked toward them.

"Brother, I also want to go out to sea with you."

Luo Mu spoke first, his gaze fixed firmly on Gu Qinghan.

Gu Qinghan nodded. This kid almost never defied his words, but whenever he showed that expression, it was an exception.

If he didn't agree, the kid would definitely sneak after him.

Hearing Gu Qinghan agree to let him follow, Luo Mu cheered like a child.

Chen Yuting looked at Gu Qinghan, giving him a gentle smile as she asked:

"Do you want me to go with you, or do you want me to stay here?"

"It's up to you. If you want to come along, we can treat it like a vacation trip out to sea."

Gu Qinghan said with a chuckle, causing Chen Yuting to give him a charming glare.

But Chen Yuting walked over to Gu Qinghan's side, using her actions to show her choice.

Both of them respected the other's choice, but simultaneously chose the outcome the other most hoped to see.

As a result, everyone watching the pair couldn't help but smile, except for Luo Mu, who leaned over with slight worry and said:

"Sister-in-law, why don't you reconsider? I'm afraid if a fight breaks out, we won't be able to look after you."

Seeing this, Gu Qinghan joked to Luo Mu:

"Your sister-in-law is amazing. You should worry about your brother instead."

Chen Yuting pinched the soft flesh on Gu Qinghan's waist and said fiercely:

"Don't say that! I want to be a mysterious master!"

Afterward, she turned back to Luo Mu and said gently:

"Don't worry, I definitely have the ability to protect myself."

Luo Mu felt relieved upon hearing this, and then heard footsteps behind him.

He looked back and saw Wang Yan and Jiang Xiaoyu.

"Boss, you're back."

Jiang Xiaoyu also called Gu Qinghan "Boss," following Wang Yan's lead. Their time together had been quite harmonious.

Gu Qinghan nodded and said to Jiang Xiaoyu:

"This trip out to sea requires you to come with me."

"After all, your abilities are crucial at sea. Any problem?"

"No problem. I've been bored to death these past two days."

Jiang Xiaoyu chuckled, showing off his teeth.

Gu Qinghan looked at Wang Yan, hesitating for a moment before saying:

"Actually, I originally wanted to take you out to sea as well, but now I have a better arrangement."

Wang Yan nodded, waiting for Gu Qinghan to continue.

"After Piao Jun finishes selecting the personnel, you can lead people into the Secret Realm."

"Once inside, you must prioritize finding our people and protecting everyone from danger."

"You can explore moderately, but absolutely do not take risks. Once I enter the Secret Realm, I will meet up with you as soon as possible."

Having said this, Gu Qinghan looked back at Lu Chengfeng behind him and said to him:

"Before completing your mission, you actually don't have much fighting capability."

"Do you want to enter the Secret Realm directly, or wait until you complete your class advancement mission?"

Lu Chengfeng didn't hesitate at all, grinning as he replied:

"I'll just enter the Secret Realm directly. Outside, completing the class advancement mission might take forever."

Gu Qinghan nodded. If that was the case, then this trip to the Secret Realm should be much smoother.

Lu Chengfeng, after completing his class advancement mission, would definitely become an extremely powerful asset.

Gu Qinghan wasn't worried at all about the other party dying in the Secret Realm. If someone he valued died so easily, it would only prove he had poor judgment.

A few minutes later, Piao Jun returned and confirmed the final list of candidates with Gu Qinghan.

"Alright, I'll leave the detailed planning to you."

"I, the hands-off manager, am not good at this. Fighting and killing suits me better."

Gu Qinghan smiled and stretched towards the ocean.

Piao Jun, however, just rolled his eyes. If Gu Qinghan truly wanted to do it, he definitely wouldn't do worse than him.

He gave Gu Qinghan the middle finger and urged:

"Hurry up and go. I haven't eaten Giant Whale meat yet."

"I've been working for free for you for so long, surely I can ask for something good to eat?"

Gu Qinghan laughed heartily and led Jiang Xiaoyu, Chen Yuting, and Luo Mu to the seaside.

The Crow King had now absorbed a large amount of Dragon Power and transformed into a Dragon Crow, its streamlined body outlined by black scales all over.

Just as Gu Qinghan was about to step onto it, he heard Jiang Xiaoyu say:

"It's best not to fly over the sea. Although we are strong now, there are special sea fish in the water that spray water columns to attack all passing flying creatures."

"Rather than that, it would be better if I led you forward by walking on the waves."

"You can make us ride the waves together?" Gu Qinghan raised an eyebrow.

Jiang Xiaoyu patted his chest and said proudly:

"Are you kidding? My water control ability is stronger than those Dragon people. Give me any piece of wood, and I can make you walk on the sea as if it were flat ground."

As he spoke, he directly pulled out a wooden boat large enough to hold about ten people and tossed it into the water.

Then, with a slight movement of his arm, the wooden boat began to spin and stop abruptly, lifted by the seawater, as if controlled by a pair of invisible hands.

"Alright, then we'll rely on you."

Gu Qinghan said this, yet immediately stepped onto the boat with Chen Yuting and Luo Mu.

Jiang Xiaoyu chuckled and dove into the water like a sea fish, reappearing several meters away.

He waved to Gu Qinghan and the others, then submerged himself again.

At the same time, the wooden boat beneath Gu Qinghan and the others began to move rapidly, its speed gradually surpassing that of a speedboat.

Their target was the massive Giant Whale.

Gu Qinghan looked at the seemingly endless sea, his thoughts drifting back to that night.

At that time, facing monstrous waves, he could only snatch spoils from the mouth of the Giant Whale.

But today, he would act as a hunter, actively tracking and killing this ocean overlord.

"I said I would help you get revenge. Are you excited too?"

Gu Qinghan tried communicating with Deaths Touch, and the latter responded with a hint of excitement.

On the surrounding sea surface, Mutated Marine Creatures appeared from time to time, some even launching direct attacks.

But as a massive wave crashed down, all these creatures coveting Gu Qinghan's team scattered in panic.

At times like these, Jiang Xiaoyu's figure would emerge from the huge waves, guiding Gu Qinghan and the others toward their destination once more.

A few hours later, land finally appeared at the edge of their vision.

"That's the island nation. Looks like that big Giant Whale still hasn't launched its attack..."

Jiang Xiaoyu said with some disappointment, but suddenly seemed to realize something, his expression changing slightly as he looked around.

After a moment, he suddenly realized something and looked at Gu Qinghan, saying:

"Something's wrong. I just realized we haven't encountered any Mutated Creature for almost half an hour!"

Gu Qinghan frowned slightly, falling into contemplation as he looked at the distant island.

After a moment, his tone laced with doubt, he pointed in the direction of the island nation and said:

"Look, doesn't the coastal area in that direction look like something took a bite out of it..."