Digimon: I reached the top using the Knight item.

After shouting, he ignored it, shook his head, and turned back to his post.

It seems that Ah Hai's eagerness to jump into the sea and go home is already a common occurrence.

Bai Yu found it amusing to watch Ah Hai's rapid movement through the water.

This kind of vitality and freedom is rarely seen in cities made of reinforced concrete.

Qi Ren sighed, seemingly unfazed, straightened up from the railing, then leaned back limply, explaining to Bai Yu, "That's just how my cousin is. He's quick-tempered and has been wild since he was little."

Bai Yu smiled, said nothing, and turned his gaze back to the vast and boundless sea.

Several more minutes passed before the passenger ship finally made a dull thud and came to a steady stop at the dock.

Once his feet were firmly planted on solid ground, Qi Ren's pale face, which had been swollen from seasickness, immediately improved.

He took a few deep breaths, greedily inhaling the salty and fragrant air, and finally felt alive again.

Guilmon followed beside Qiren, its big eyes curiously looking around, full of interest in this brand new environment.

"Qi Ren, the air here is different! It smells so nice!"

"Yes, this is the countryside, of course it's different." Kei replied to Guilmon, his mood improving as he was free from the torment of seasickness.

Ah Hai was already waiting for them on the shore. He shook his wet hair, water droplets splashing everywhere, but his face had a smile that was brighter than the sun.

The group walked along the pier toward the island.

Walking along the shaded forest path, with dense, unnamed trees on both sides, the fresh air is filled with the fragrance of soil and plants, and the chirping of cicadas rises and falls, playing a summer symphony.

As Bai Yu walked, she admired the scenery along the way. This pure natural scenery was far superior to the meticulously manicured, bonsai-like parks in the city.

After walking for about twenty minutes, a somewhat old, solid wood house came into view.

The house is quite large, with a spacious yard where several huge fishing nets are drying, emitting a faint salty smell of seawater.

An elderly man with gray hair but a sprightly spirit sat on the wooden porch in front of the house, holding a palm-leaf fan in his hand and fanning himself slowly, as if he had been waiting for them for a long time.

As the group approached, the old man put down his palm-leaf fan, stood up, and put on a kind and amiable smile.

"Grandpa!"

Upon seeing him, Qi Ren immediately quickened his pace and ran over, his face beaming with genuine joy.

Bai Yu stepped forward and bowed slightly in a very polite manner: "Hello, Grandpa. My name is Bai Yu. I apologize for bothering you."

Ah Hai's grandfather, Urasawa Wataru, smiled as he looked at his grandson and his guests.

He patted Qiren on the shoulder and said, "Qiren's here. You've grown taller. Looks like your parents couldn't come this year."

Qi Ren had been here before, but when he came alone, it meant that his parents were too busy to come.

Then, Urasoe looked at Shiraha, his smile becoming even more amiable.

"Hello young man, don't be so reserved. Make yourself at home here. Do whatever you want, eat whatever you want, and relax. There aren't any rules here, so just be yourself."

This undisguised enthusiasm warmed Bai Yu's heart, and she nodded with a smile.

Qi Ren scratched the back of his head somewhat embarrassedly and explained, "The shop has been quite busy lately, and my parents couldn't leave, so they sent me here alone."

"It's good to be busy, it's good to be busy, it means business is booming, I understand, no need to explain further." Urasoe waved his hand to indicate that he completely understood.

Immediately afterwards, Urasoe called out to the fishy-sounding M-house.

"You've traveled for so long, by plane and by boat, you must be hungry, right?"

"I've prepared some food. Come in and have something to eat to tide you over."

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Actually, neither Bai Yu nor Qi Ren were very hungry.

Especially for Qi Ren, who had just recovered from the seasickness, her stomach was still churning and she had no appetite.

But seeing the old man's genuine kindness, I decided to eat a little bit of everything.

The meal prepared by Urasoe was very plentiful, consisting of local home-style dishes. The fish was freshly caught from the sea, and the vegetables were grown in their own yard. Just the smell alone was enough to make one's mouth water.

Unfortunately, the two main guests at this meal couldn't contribute much "fighting power".

But it's okay, they still have one great general!

"Delicious! This is delicious too! Qi Ren, what is this square-shaped thing? It's sweet and so delicious!"

Guilmon accepted all the food on the table without hesitation. Its huge mouth opened and closed, stuffing everything into its mouth, its cheeks bulging out, and it ate with great relish.

Ah Hai watched in stunned silence, while Ah Hai's grandfather, Pu Tiandu, watched with a broad smile, waving his palm-leaf fan even more enthusiastically.

"This dog has a great appetite! Being able to eat is a blessing; it's a good dog!"

As the old man spoke, he enthusiastically picked up another large piece of fish and placed it on the plate in front of Gilmon.

Upon hearing this, Qi Ren quickly tried to explain, "Grandpa, it's not actually a dog..."

Before he could finish speaking, he was interrupted by Urasoe.

The old man placed the palm-leaf fan on the table, his face stern, and said in an unquestionable tone, "Nonsense, how can it not be a dog?"

"So what if he looks a little strange? He can even speak human language."

"The world is so big, there are all sorts of strange things. When I was young, I went to sea and saw more strange things than you've eaten salt. This is just a dog, no doubt about it!"

These words effectively shut down any further explanation Qi Ren might have wanted to give.

He opened his mouth, but in the end, he could only silently close it.

Okay, Grandpa, if you say it's a dog, then it's a dog.

That's good. The thing that Qi Ren was most worried about is no longer a concern. Neither A Hai nor his grandfather were frightened by Guilmon.

Bai Yu watched in amazement, and couldn't help but admire the old man's mental fortitude and knowledge.

This old man seems to be a very knowledgeable person; his composure and acceptance are far superior to many others.

The meal ended in this wonderful atmosphere.

After we finished eating, it was completely dark outside.

The island is quiet at night, with only the chirping of insects and the sound of waves.

For Qi Ren, who is used to the hustle and bustle of the city, this extreme quietness is actually a bit unsettling.

It was late at night, and the group didn't have much to do. They couldn't very well go out and get bitten by mosquitoes, so at Uraseon's urging, they all decided to get some rest so they could be in good spirits for tomorrow's fun.

The rooms were prepared in advance, and Bai Yu, Qi Ren, and A Hai stayed in one room. The house and rooms were very spacious, and it wasn't crowded even if three people stayed in one room.

Bai Yu seized the opportunity when Ah Hai got up to go to the restroom.

He raised his chin at Qi Ren, then casually waved his arm in the air.

The next second, the huge suitcase that he had previously stored in the system space appeared out of thin air on the floor of the room, making a soft thud.

"Your suitcase." Bai Yu handed the items back to Qi Ren.

"Thank you, Brother Baiyu!" Qi Ren quickly thanked him, and then hurriedly began to sort out the things in the box.

A little while later, Ah Hai came back from outside, humming a little tune.

As soon as he entered the room, he saw the huge suitcase in the center of the room and was stunned for a moment.

"what?"

Ahai walked around the suitcase, his face full of confusion.

"Qi Ren, how did such a big box suddenly appear? Where did you conjure it up from?"

This question caused Qi Ren, who was tidying up, to freeze in his tracks.

He looked up and met Ah Hai's curious gaze. His mind raced, and he stammered out a lame excuse.

"Huh? This...this box was always here! Maybe you didn't notice it because it was getting dark!"

Even Qi Ren himself felt that this explanation was full of loopholes. He hadn't thought of an excuse in time, so he just said it, and then he regretted it as soon as he said it.

Ah Hai wasn't stupid, of course. He scratched his head, looked at the box again, and finally decided not to pry into the matter.

"Really? Okay." He shrugged, looking nonchalant.

"Anyway, people from the city always do some strange things, so it's nothing unusual."

With creatures like Guilmon already existing, the addition of an extra suitcase out of thin air doesn't seem like such an unacceptable thing.

Ahai quickly put the matter out of his mind and enthusiastically discussed tomorrow's sea voyage plan with Qiren and Baiyu.

The night passed peacefully to the lullaby of the waves.

The next morning, just as dawn was breaking, the group was woken up from their beds by Urasoe Watari.

The elderly man was full of energy. He led several young people to the beach and began their morning exercise in the rising sun.

After finishing his morning exercise and having a quick breakfast, Ah Hai couldn't wait to set sail on his small fishing boat, carrying Bai Yu, Qi Ren, and Guilmon, towards the azure sea.

The fishing boat was small, but fast, leaving a white trail of spray on the sea.

Ah Hai skillfully steered the fishing boat, his face radiating confidence and pride that belonged to the vast ocean.

"We're going to a secret spot I discovered today! The fish there are plentiful and plump, and the scenery is amazing!"

The fishing boat sailed at sea for about half an hour, passing through a reef-surrounded area.

The seawater here is crystal clear, allowing you to clearly see the colorful corals and schools of fish swimming back and forth.

"I'm going down first!"

Ah Hai shouted excitedly and plunged into the water.

"Qi Ren, I want to go too!"

Looking at the cool seawater, the Gilmon was also eager to try it out. Before Qiren could answer, it imitated Ahai and jumped in with a "plop".

Surprisingly, Guilmon was quite good at swimming, and with its limbs paddling, it quickly caught up with Akai ahead.

Seeing the two people and the beast playing in the water, Qi Ren was also inspired. He took off his shirt and awkwardly jumped into the sea.

Bai Yu followed suit, entering the water at a leisurely pace.

Diving, playing, chasing schools of fish—time flew by amidst laughter and joy.

After they got tired of playing, Ah Hai took them fishing again.

He took out the harpoon and fishing net he had prepared beforehand and began teaching Bai Yu and Qi Ren how to fish.

Two hours of hard work yielded fruitful results.

Carrying a bountiful harvest of victory, the group returned to a deserted beach.

Ah Hai skillfully started a fire, skewered the prepared fish on tree branches, and grilled them over the fire.

Soon, an enticing aroma filled the air.

The golden fish meat sizzles with oil, and with a sprinkle of simple salt, it becomes the ultimate delicacy.

The group sat around the campfire, eating grilled fish they had caught themselves. A gentle sea breeze blew, and the setting sun painted the sky a brilliant orange-red.

These happy days of playing lasted for a week.

That morning, Bai Yu, Qi Ren, A Hai, and Guilmon were enjoying the cool air in the yard when suddenly, Bai Yu's phone, which had been quiet for a long time, rang.

After hanging up the phone, Bai Yu said to Ah Hai, "Ah Hai, those two friends I told you about before, they've arrived at the pier now."

Chapter 65: First Meeting with Hikaru

This news instantly changed the atmosphere in the courtyard.

Ahai was the first to react, dropping the branch he was using to tease Guilmon, his face full of enthusiastic smiles.

"Have we arrived at the pier yet? Let's go pick them up!"

Ah Hai genuinely enjoys lively gatherings. Usually, it's just him and his grandfather, but now that so many people have come all at once, he's overjoyed.

Qi Ren's reaction was much more intense than A Hai's.

He sprang to his feet, his face a mixture of excitement and nervousness: "Is...is it them who have arrived? Brother Baiyu?"

Qi Ren already knew from Bai Yu who the guest was.

That was a legendary senior, his undisputed idol!