This scholar is a bit cruel

Chapter 372 The Monster on the Ship
"Shh!"

Lightning flashed across the dim sky once more.

Thick bolts of lightning, like menacing dragons, danced and trembled above the red skull's head.

Dark clouds began to gather, and the sea began to swell.

The waves, which had barely subsided, began to rapidly accumulate terrifying power beneath the surface once more.

When the flags fluttering on the masts suddenly began to rustle rapidly, a new storm was brewing.

Everyone had already taken refuge in the cabin.

At the same time, everyone put on thick clothes and concealed their aura.

The monsters that ambushed Mengyang and killed Song Erlang attacked suddenly because they sensed the presence of humans.

Humans are prohibited from entering the waters of the Nine Islands Country.

Intruders will be attacked by all patrolling sea monsters in the area.

A fierce wind swept up huge waves, which began to crash against the large ship.

After instructing Wang Qiangzhuang and the others on what to be careful about, Shui Nan hurriedly went to the lookout tower.

The sudden killing of Song Erlang dealt a heavy blow to Wang Qiangzhuang and his group.

None of them said much, and they returned to their respective cabins with heavy hearts, worrying about tomorrow and the road ahead.

The dark and dilapidated red skull swayed and tossed forward in the raging wind and waves.

This storm lasted a long time.

The whole world turned pitch black, and it became impossible to distinguish between day and night.

After persisting for several days, Wang Qiangzhuang and the others finally couldn't take it anymore. After the storm subsided a little, they all lay down on the simple wooden beds and fell asleep.

"Brother, save me!"

Just as Meng Yang closed his eyes, a shrill scream suddenly rang in his ears.

He woke up with a start, his forehead covered in sweat, and the terrifying scene from the outer deck resurfaced in his mind.

"hiss……"

Suddenly, a sharp pain shot through my right foot.

He sat cross-legged, turned his right foot over, and looked at the sole of his foot, where there was a shallow wound, from which he had cut off a small piece of flesh with a dagger.

Earlier on the deck, when he forcefully crushed the monster's tentacles, he seemed to have been pricked by one of its bone spikes or something.

After witnessing how terrifying the other party was and listening to Shui Nan's explanation of these monsters, he returned to his room, took out a dagger, cut out the wound, applied ointment, and took an antidote.

Are all the monsters in the sea this terrifying?

"I've heard that even if we successfully cross the waters of the Nine Islands Country, there's still a long way to go..."

Thinking of the tragic death of Song Erlang, he couldn't help but sigh. After a while of random thoughts, he lay down wearily and quickly fell back asleep.

The wind and waves outside the window have subsided considerably.

After a long storm and rough seas, the Red Skull ship can finally catch its breath.

Apart from the crew members on guard duty, everyone else took the opportunity to rest and recharge.

The sky was pitch black, and the cabin was also pitch black.

To avoid attracting the attention of the patrolling monsters on the seabed, the Red Skull ship turned off all its lights.

It is unknown what method the Red Bird used, but this dilapidated ship seems to have become invisible on the sea surface, almost avoiding all underwater sentries and restrictions.

Although we cannot avoid the storms, we are still moving forward steadily.

"Click..."

Someone's door opened gently.

Then, a figure walked out, stood in the narrow corridor for a while, and came to the door of the next room.

The door was pushed open, and the figure walked in.

"Who?"

Although Lu Jianchen had fallen asleep, his senses were exceptionally sharp. He was startled awake, grabbed the sword beside him, and looked warily at the figure at the door.

"Brother Lu, it's me. I killed Erlang. I've been having nightmares and can't sleep..."

Meng Yang stood at the door, his hands covering his head, his face full of pain.

Lu Jianchen frowned, got out of bed, and sighed as he thought about what happened on the deck earlier. He comforted Meng, "Brother Meng, it's not your fault. Who would have thought that a tentacle could suddenly kill someone? These sea monsters are unpredictable. We should be more careful in the future."

"I...I'm afraid..."

Meng Yang, who was burly and fearless all the way, was now trembling, his face showing both pain and fear.

"I...I don't want to go anymore..."

His voice was hoarse, trembling with sobs.

Lu Jianchen smiled bitterly, unsure how to comfort him further. He could only walk up to him, pat him on the shoulder, and say, "Brother Meng, we've overcome countless hardships and dangers to get this far. We're just one step away from the finish line. How can we give up so easily?"

"Aren't you...aren't you coming with me?"

Meng Yang covered his head, lowered his head, and asked in a trembling voice.

Lu Jianchen was taken aback: "Brother Meng, we are at sea right now, you..."

Are you really not leaving?

Meng Yang suddenly raised his head and looked at him with bloodshot eyes.

Lu Jianchen's mouth was agape, and before he could react, a black tentacle suddenly shot out from Meng Yang's right eye and pierced right through his open mouth!

Outside the window, the waves crashed against the ship's hull, making a deafening roar; the red skull and crossbones flag on the mast fluttered in the cold wind.

Inside the room, Liu Sisi lay asleep on the simple little bed.

She was wearing a pink dress, wrapped in a thick blanket she had taken out of her storage ring, her long, black hair cascading over a pink pillow, and her delicate face radiating the tranquility of deep sleep.

"Squeak..." The door slowly opened.

Then, a figure walked in silently and closed the door.

The room was silent and pitch black.

He came to the bedside, looked at the sleeping girl on the bed, and looked at her beautiful face. He couldn't help but reach out his hand, as if he wanted to touch her.

But then, a sharp sword suddenly emerged from under the blanket and pressed against his chest.

Liu Sisi opened her eyes, staring at him calmly and coldly, but did not speak, as if waiting for his explanation.

"Miss Liu, I'm sorry... I just..."

Lu Jianchen lowered his head, his face full of shame, and stammered, unable to give a reason.

The room was quiet for a while.

Liu Sisi said coldly, "Get out."

Lu Jianchen raised his head and said, "Miss Liu, I don't want to go out, I want to..."

"laugh--"

Without hesitation, Liu Sisi plunged the sword in her hand into his chest!

Lu Jianchen stood motionless by the bed, staring at her with bloodshot eyes, and said, "Just because others can sleep here doesn't mean I can't?"

"Shh!"

Suddenly, a black tentacle flew out of his mouth, piercing Liu Sisi's eyes like a sharp arrow!

"what--"

In the quiet cabin, a woman's terrified scream suddenly rang out.

Instantly, Wang Qiangzhuang, Luo Zijun, and the others rushed out of the room.

The crew members also rushed over.

"what happened?"

"Xu Ziyin, what's wrong?"

Xu Ziyin stood at the door of Lu Jianchen's room, her face pale as she looked at the scene inside.

The scream just now was from her.

Wang Qiangzhuang quickly walked over and looked inside.

The door was half open, and a desiccated corpse lay on the floor inside. Upon closer inspection, it turned out to be Meng Yang's corpse!

"Is it Mengyang?"

"Why is he in Lu Jianchen's room? Where is Lu Jianchen?"

Wang Qiangzhuang's expression changed drastically.

"boom!"

Just then, the door next to them was suddenly smashed open, and a figure flew out of the room and crashed heavily to the ground.

"Lu Jianchen?"

Only then did everyone realize that the one who had fallen to the ground was Lu Jianchen.

At this moment, Liu Sisi, dressed in a pink dress and holding a sword, walked out of the room.

"Captain, she's a monster!"

Lu Jianchen suddenly got up from the ground, clutching his blood-soaked chest, and pointed at Liu Sisi in a shrill voice.

"It was her! She killed Meng Yang!"

"She first seduced Meng Yang, killed him, and then seduced me. As soon as I entered the room, she..."

Before he could finish speaking, a huge axe suddenly appeared in Wang Qiangzhuang's hand, and he fiercely chopped it down towards his head.

"puff!"

Lu Jianchen's head was split open, but the sharp axe blade was stuck in his neck.

A black tentacle shot out from his chest like lightning, aiming for Wang Qiangzhuang's throat!
At the same time, more tentacles pierced through his body, flying out from his neck, arms, stomach, waist, legs, and even feet, stabbing at the others around him.

When Wang Qiangzhuang made his move, the others were already on guard. When they saw him transform into a tentacle monster, they had no time to be surprised. They dodged while taking out their weapons and slashing.

"Clap! Clap! Clap!"

A dozen or so sharp black tentacles were severed and fell to the ground, but they continued to writhe and twist on the ground.

"Use fire!"

Shui Nan, who had rushed over on crutches, immediately said urgently.

"Whoa! Whoa! Whoa!"

Everyone lit the flames.

While dodging, Luo Zijun unleashed her Fiery Finger technique, instantly releasing a dense barrage of fire blades.

Upon seeing this, Shui Nan was startled and hurriedly said, "Don't burn the boat!"

Lu Jianchen's headless corpse had already been set ablaze. Just as he was trying to break free, Wang Qiangzhuang smashed him to the ground with an axe, where he struggled painfully in the flames.

The severed tentacles on the ground were also burned to ashes in the flames.

"What kind of monster is this?"

How could Lu Jianchen have become like this?

Seeing the burning corpse gradually stop struggling, Yang Yan said with a grim expression.

"It must have been Meng Yang who killed him."

Wang Qiangzhuang looked solemnly at the dried-up corpse in the room, whose flesh and blood had been completely devoured.

(End of this chapter)