This scholar is a bit cruel

Chapter 367 Siren
The night is getting darker.

The silvery moonlight spilled onto the boundless sea, making the ocean appear even more deep and terrifying.

The waves gently lapped against the shore, and the boats swayed softly.

Not far from the town, on a stretch of coastline, there is a narrow gap that extends inward.

The opening was secluded and hidden by vegetation.

Seawater poured in through the opening, meandering and flowing into a hidden lake inside.

In the middle of the lake is a small island called Maze Island.

At this moment, the island was pitch black and completely silent; the island's inhabitants seemed to have all fallen asleep.

There were only a few scattered, dim lights, as faint as fireflies, hazy and indistinct, and not clearly visible.

The lake was as calm as a mirror, without the slightest ripple.

But the depths under the moonlight are as awe-inspiring as the ocean outside.

Suddenly, a huge black shadow appeared on the sea not far away!

The dark figure twisted its body and came to the narrow entrance leading to the lake inside. It paused for a moment, then plunged in with a "whoosh" amidst the surging seawater.

Its enormous body occupied the entire passage, but when it tried to go any further, it suddenly got stuck there.

at the same time.

The once calm lake suddenly began to ripple.

Underwater, dark shadows seemed to have sensed something and began to stir restlessly.

"boom!"

The enormous black shadow suddenly exerted brute force, smashing through the narrow passage and the obstacles in front of it, and bursting into the lake.

Seawater splashed, and lake water surged.

The dark figures hidden in the lake panicked and scattered in all directions.

"Whoa! Whoa! Whoa!"

The once calm lake was suddenly stirred up into a raging torrent!

The entire lake surface was churning with waves, surging and terrifying.

"The siren is coming!"

The island's inhabitants were awakened and cried out in alarm.

The dark figures that had just scattered and fled from the bottom of the lake suddenly seemed to receive some command, immediately gathered together, turned around and merged into a torrent, carrying rolling waves, rushing towards the intruding dark figure.

"Zheng——"

A bird's cry pierced the clouds and split the rocks.

Suddenly, a huge, strange bird appeared in the night sky, screeching as it swooped down towards the intruder.

"boom!"

The lakebed was turbulent with waves and churning mud, where another huge black shadow appeared.

It extended many black tentacles, like giant black pythons, which twisted and swam upwards, quickly wrapping around the intruder's shadowy body.

The fierce battle begins!
The island's inhabitants, carrying lanterns and armed with weapons, gathered on the shore, watching the raging waves and the fierce battle of shadowy figures in the lake. They all looked fearful and dared not step forward.

But soon, several figures leaped from the island, stepping into the lake water, and went forward to meet the invaders.

The battle came suddenly and ended quickly.

Seeing that it could not gain any advantage, the intruder immediately opened its mouth and spat out a huge amount of thick liquid. Then it turned around and rushed towards the exit, quickly escaping into the sea and disappearing from sight.

"Captain, it looks like that Black Fish King! It's followed us all the way here!"

"Hmph, last time we went out to sea, this beast stirred up trouble and ate several of our pets. We killed its mate and cut off one of its fins. It must be resentful and planning to take revenge secretly. Luckily, Ahei is guarding the bottom of the lake."

"Captain, is our Red Skull ship almost repaired? Hmph, once the ship is fixed, we'll settle the score with that beast!"

Several figures stood on a small boat on the lake.

One of them was tall with long red hair, his hands hidden in his wide sleeves, his face ruddy and smooth, and he looked quite handsome, but his deep blue eyes were full of vicissitudes.

When his voice rang out, it sounded like that of a very old man.

"Go back first, I still have things to do."

The figures of the group quickly disappeared into the darkness of the lake.

Seeing that the enemy had retreated, the island's inhabitants dispersed in hushed tones, returning to their homes to continue sleeping.

Such situations seem to be quite common for them.

at the same time.

In the hillside cottage, Luo Zijun was looking around in the courtyard, wearing only a thin robe, when a voice suddenly came from the darkness not far away: "It's nothing, let's go in and continue our wedding night."

Luo Zijun turned her head and said, "The wedding night is already over."

Shui Nan emerged from the darkness, looking at him sternly and suspiciously: "Kid, are you impotent?"

Luo Zijun's lips twitched, and she said, "It's been an hour... Um, what kind of monster was fighting in the lake just now?"

Shui Nan didn't answer, but stared at him coldly for a while before ordering, "Go inside and don't come out again. Even if the whole island sinks, it has nothing to do with you. Just stay in your room and keep your bride company!"

"All right……"

Luo Zijun was about to go inside, but couldn't help reminding him, "Uncle Nan promised me..."

Shui Nan said coldly, "You will see him tomorrow."

Luo Zijun's eyes lit up. Without saying another word, she immediately turned around and obediently went into the house.

In the room, red candles dripped tears, and incense filled the air.

The bed was shrouded in curtains, creating a hazy, indistinct view. Only a blurry, graceful figure could be seen lying quietly inside, motionless, with only the high hem of her chest rising and falling slightly.

On the carpet under the bed, the girl's dress and some other things were scattered.

"Ah Wu, just now outside..."

"Come in, it's cold outside."

"I'm not cold."

"I am cold……"

"Ok."

Luo Zijun got into bed, and as soon as he lay down, he was embraced by a pair of slender and delicate arms. Then, a pair of warm, fragrant red lips pressed against his cheek and said, "You're lying."

Luo Zijun was taken aback: "Where did I lie?"

"Clearly...not even an hour..."

Luo Zijun changed the subject: "A-Wu, you don't know, that monster that just rushed into the lake was absolutely gigantic..."

The girl looked at him with watery eyes and whispered, "Mmm, super huge..."

"Is it a siren?"

"Maybe, or it could be some other monster..." "Awu, have you ever seen such a big monster before? How come you don't seem scared at all?"

"No...actually, I...I'm scared too..."

Luo Zijun sighed and said worriedly, "We've encountered such a monster before we've even crossed the sea. If we were to encounter it in the vast ocean, the entire ship would probably sink. How would we possibly cross the sea then?"

“A-Wu, your father…”

The girl reached out and covered his mouth with her hand, whispering, "Tonight we'll only consummate our marriage, only talk about you and me, nothing else."

"All right……"

Luo Zijun reached out and hugged her, gently stroking her smooth and delicate shoulder with his thumb, then caressing her rosy and tender face. After gazing into her watery eyes for a while, he suddenly whispered, "Awu, I have a secret to tell you."

"What secret?"

The girl blinked her dreamy eyes and said.

Luo Zijun deliberately tried to scare her: "I'm afraid you'll be frightened if I tell you."

"You said I... I won't be afraid."

The girl's tone suggested that she was beginning to feel afraid.

Because Luo Zijun's hands had begun to wander, she bit her lip lightly, her voice trembling.

Luo Zijun leaned close to her ear and whispered, "Actually, that was just a small test. My best achievement is..."

"Is...what is it?"

"hehe."

Luo Zijun's laughter carried a hint of self-mockery.

The fear of being dominated by the Queen repeatedly surfaced in his mind.

But tonight, he is not the one who is afraid.

"Ah Wu, tonight is our wedding night, so let's not talk, just stay in the bridal chamber..."

"Oh……"

"Ah."

Outside the window, the night was hazy, and all the noise subsided into silence.

The next day.

When Luo Zijun got up, the sun was already high in the sky.

It's noon.

In the courtyard, Shui Nan sat alone, drinking wine, and it was unclear how long he had been sitting there.

"Father-in-law."

Luo Zijun immediately changed how she addressed him.

Upon hearing this form of address, Shui Nan seemed to pause for a moment, then turned to look at him. The stern expression on his face seemed to soften instantly, and he smiled and said, "You can call me that at home, but outside, please call me Uncle Nan."

He then asked, "Did you sleep well last night?"

Luo Zijun said, "That's good."

Actually, he didn't sleep at all last night; he only fell asleep after dawn.

"That's good. From today onwards, we're family."

Shui Nan smiled kindly, stared at him for a while, then stood up and said, "Let's go, it's about time. I'll take you to see the person you want to see."

Luo Zijun was overjoyed and quickly asked, "Could I bring my friend along?"

He knew nothing about crossing the sea, not even where to start or which islands to pass through. Since he was going to see the senior Red Bird, he naturally had to bring the captain along.

Shui Nan hesitated for a moment, then said, "You can only bring one friend."

"it is good."

Luo Zijun immediately followed him down the mountain.

When the two arrived at the cell, Wang Qiangzhuang and his men were already waiting outside.

"Captain, let's go."

Luo Zijun waved to him.

Upon hearing this, Wang Qiangzhuang immediately walked towards the two of them.

Others wanted to come along, but Luo Zijun immediately said, "The captain and I will go. Everyone, please wait here."

Wang Qiangzhuang also said, "You all wait here and don't wander off. We'll be right back."

Song Erlang and his companions had no choice but to give up.

Shui Nan glanced at Wang Qiangzhuang and said to the two of them, "Let me make this clear first. I'm only responsible for taking you there to talk. What you say and what promises you get are your own business. Whether things succeed or not is none of my concern, and I can't guarantee anything."

Wang Qiangzhuang said, "Thank you, Senior Shui. You only need to take us to see that senior. We can discuss the rest ourselves."

Shui Nan looked at Luo Zijun and said, "If you are kicked out, you can't take your anger out on my A Wu. If you beat or scold her, I will never forgive you."

Luo Zijun said, "Uncle Nan, you are overthinking it. I am definitely not that kind of person. I have never hit or scolded a woman since I was a child."

Wang Qiangzhuang glanced at him but didn't say anything.

The three of them continued onward, heading towards the highest peak on the island.

Seeing Shui Nan leading the way with his cane, Wang Qiangzhuang seized the opportunity to lean close to Luo Zijun and whisper, "Are you sure it's Red Bird?"

Luo Zijun said, "That should be it."

Wang Qiangzhuang then asked, "What did he promise you?"

Luo Zijun shook her head: "They just took us to meet them, but didn't make any promises."

"Then last night..."

Wang Qiangzhuang hesitated for a moment, but couldn't help asking, "Did you really go through the wedding ceremony and consummate your marriage with that Shuiwu girl?"

Luo Zijun sighed, her face full of sorrow, and said, "Captain, I...I'm tainted..."

Wang Qiang rolled his eyes and asked again, "Did you know about the fierce battle that took place in the lake last night?"

Before Luo Zijun could answer, she immediately added, "Alright, there's probably a fierce battle going on where you are, so I won't ask you anymore."

Luo Zijun: "..."

The path up the mountain was quite rugged, with figures moving about in the woods, and even birds and animals appearing.

Shuainan climbed the mountain on one leg as if walking on flat ground, without stopping in the middle, and reached the top of the mountain in one go.

There are no buildings on the mountaintop, only a huge, hollowed-out stone cave standing there.

There were no guards around, only two giant stone bird sculptures, each about five meters tall, squatting majestically on either side of the cave entrance, their two pairs of eyes, inlaid with bright rubies, staring at them coldly and sharply.

"Let's go."

Shui Nan led the two towards the stone cave.

(End of this chapter)