Chapter 416: The Sea-Foraging Cat
The bonfire slowly dimmed, leaving only a pile of deep, glowing embers. Above the sea, a vast expanse of stars filled the sky, with a brilliant river of light stretching across its center. From the forest, countless fireflies emerged, drifting and dancing through the night air—so much so that, from afar, one might mistake them for fallen stars scattered upon the earth.
The wind still whispered, and the waves never ceased.
Song You leaned against the coconut tree, wrapped in a woolen blanket. He remained utterly still, simply savoring the tranquility of this summer night by the sea.
Lady Calico, seemingly tired from playing with the little sand crabs, showed little enthusiasm for the fireflies that flitted around them. After all, she often saw them in the mountains and wild forests. Instead, she nestled close to Song You, her head tilted as she stared unblinkingly at the glowing insects, letting their soft light reflect in her eyes.
Only when a firefly flew particularly close did she lazily extend a paw, swiping at it in the air. Whether or not she managed to catch one depended entirely on fate—if she missed, then so be it. At least she had reached out, and that was enough.
“Daoist priest...”
“What is it?”
“I have the Water-Splitting Blade, so I won’t drown in water. Do you think I can go into the sea to catch fish?”
“Lady Calico, you possess vast divine powers and immense magical strength. Plus, you’re both clever and resourceful—you can certainly make your own decisions,” Song You replied.
After a brief pause, he added, “But I’ve heard that there are enormous fish in the sea. The biggest ones can swallow an entire horse in one gulp, and there are many kinds that can eat people. As for those big enough to swallow a cat whole—there are simply too many. So if you want to go into the water, it would be wise to first familiarize yourself with swimming and the surrounding waters before diving in recklessly.”
“How big are these fish!?”