Now, in front of everyone, I apologize to you. You have saved the future of the aquatic race; I am blind to your value.
David reached out and supported the old man’s arm, lifting him up: “Senior, you praise me too much. I understand that you are doing this to protect the aquatic creatures.”
The white-haired old man straightened his body, looked at David’s calm purple eyes, and a glimmer of complex light flashed in his misty eyes: “The water tribe owes you a debt that can never be repaid.”
Shui Wuhen raised his hand, signaling everyone to be quiet.
The whispers in the hall slowly died down. His gaze swept across the crowd, finally settling on David. His voice was calm, but contained solemnity like a deep undercurrent: “Tonight, Deep Blue City will hold a banquet. The entire city will celebrate.”
Hearing that, suppressed cheers erupted from within the hall.
The celebration banquet was held in the central square of Deep Blue City.
The glowing seaweed above the square was lit to the brightest setting, illuminating the entire square as if it were daytime.
Shards of blue glass were scattered across the white rocky ground, sparkling like starlight in the sunlight.
Dozens of long tables carved from coral rock were arranged on both sides of the square, and the tables were filled with various seafood delicacies.
Sea spirit fruit that was clear as crystal, deep sea spirit fish with a light blue luster, and seaweed cake as green as jade.
The air is filled with the aroma of food and the freshness of the sea, creating a unique atmosphere for a deep seafood feast.
The water cultivators gathered in small groups, some discussing the purified sea, some speculating about David’s origins, and some already holding blue spirit wine brewed from deep sea spirit fruits.
The elders who were previously wary of David now surrounded him, toasting and thanking him repeatedly, their smiles were sincere and warm.
“Mr. Chen, that ravine used to be a hunting ground I often visited when I was young. Then it was polluted, and I never returned. I never imagined I would see it restored to its former glory…”
“Those magical fish in the shallows, I thought I would never see them again in my life. But today I heard they had swam back, and I could barely hold back my tears.”
“Master Chen, if you need help from the water tribe in the future, please feel free to ask! Although we water tribe are not strong, we are still grateful for your kindness!”
David took a cup of spiritual wine, took a small sip, and his purple eyes reflected the sincere and passionate faces around him.
He could feel that although these water cultivators were isolated from the world and appeared aloof and distant, once they opened their hearts, their sincerity and honesty were more intense than most outsiders.
However, he noticed that Lan Yuan was sitting in a corner at the edge of the square, with a cup of spirit wine in front of him, but he had not touched it.
His gaze was lowered, fixed on the small spots of light on the table, regardless of the celebratory atmosphere around him.
He smiled, but it was a faint smile, only a slight curve at the corner of his mouth, no joy in his eyes, like a thin veil on his face that would shatter with just a light touch.
David put down his wine glass, walked through the crowd, and sat opposite Lan Yuan.
“Thinking about Lan’s ups and downs?” David’s voice was very soft, so soft that only Lan Yuan could hear it.
Lan Yuan’s body trembled slightly.
He did not look up, but remained silent for a moment before speaking in a low voice: “Someone just reported that Shen Tianhai had transferred him to the dungeon beneath the grounds of the island lord’s mansion.”
The water there was cold, and pitch black. You could hear footsteps from above, but you couldn’t see any light.
His voice remained calm, but the fingers gripping the rim of the cup tightened unconsciously.
David was silent for a moment, then said, “I’ll go and save him.”
Lan Yuan suddenly raised his head, his deep, ocean-like eyes churning with complex emotions.
He stared at David for a long moment, then shook his head: “No. You’ve already helped the aquatic creatures too much; we can’t let you risk any more.”
Shen Tianhai was at the peak of the second rank of the Great Luo Golden Immortal, and there were three other elders on the island who were also at the second rank of the Great Luo Golden Immortal.
Even though you have now broken through to the sixth rank of the Golden Immortal realm, the gap between you and the Great Luo Golden Immortal is still too great.
“I know,” David’s voice remained calm, “but I can win.”
Lan Yuan stared at him, his deep, ocean-like eyes radiating an even more complex light.
He could see unprecedented confidence in David’s eyes, a confidence that was not blind self-confidence, but rather a calmness that came from careful consideration.
Just then, Shui Wuhen’s voice came from the main seat, deep and clear: “David, are you planning to come back to save Lan Tide?”
David looked up and saw Shui Wuhen sitting on the main seat, looking at him from amidst the crowd, his deep ocean-like eyes filled with light that rose and fell like the tides.
“Yes.” David didn’t deny it.
Shui Wuhen was silent for a moment, his voice sounded a little serious: “Lan Tide is a member of the Water Clan. If possible, I would also like to send someone to rescue him.”
“However with your current strength, facing Shen Tianhai is too difficult. The gap between a peak level two Great Luo Golden Immortal and a level six Golden Immortal is something you cannot bridge even with the power of chaos.”
The surrounding chatter slowly died down, and all eyes fell on David.
FAQ Novel
Q: Are the affected sea regions completely healed?
A: The text indicates that the three sea regions have been restored, with pollution sources eliminated and energy dissipating.
Q: What is the current sentiment of the aquatic cultivators?
A: Their previous wariness has significantly reduced, replaced by curiosity and a friendly demeanor towards the protagonist.
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