Chapter 69

Twenty-seven dragon scales appeared!

The venom flowed wildly within Xiao Hai's body, without direction or purpose. However, when the dragon scales appeared, this chaotic phenomenon was quickly suppressed.

The dragon scales, like the Dragon Spirit Pearl, generated a powerful absorption force, drawing the venom into the scales.

Xiao Hai scratched his head, wondering what was happening. Why were the dragon scales absorbing the venom? Could there be some connection between the Dragon Spirit Pearl and the dragon scales that he didn't know about? Once the venom entered his body, did the Dragon Spirit Pearl absorb it first and then transfer it to the dragon scales?

But why didn't the Dragon Spirit Pearl do this when he was bitten by the white-tailed snake? And what did the dragon scales need the venom for?

When the last trace of venom was absorbed, the black aura surrounding Xiao Hai instantly dissipated.

The dragon scales changed, and a faint glow began to rise around them, looking very beautiful. Then, the dragon scales quietly hid back into Xiao Hai's body.

Xiao Hai checked and found that the absorption of the venom did not strengthen his body or the Dragon Spirit Pearl at all. Had all the benefits gone to the dragon scales?

Looking at the group of sea snakes, he noticed that despite the long time, not a single one had left, and they all looked extremely fearful.

Xiao Hai's mind raced, and his consciousness transmitted again, this time successfully.

"Pay homage to the Great King!"

Numerous sea snakes' consciousnesses responded.

Ha! Who said he didn't benefit? He had finally established a mental connection with the sea snakes.

"Why did you attack me?" Xiao Hai asked in a deep voice.

"Great King, please forgive us, we did not sense the Great King's aura," the sea snakes replied fearfully.

Jokingly, the human in front of them was emitting the aura of the King of All Snakes. The sea snakes, being snakes, had not sensed it before, but now they knew they had attacked the Great King. If the Great King were to get angry, they would have no chance of survival.

Xiao Hai was certain that his successful communication with the powerful marine creatures, the Green Ring Sea Snakes, and their obedience to him, must have been due to the dragon scales.

When he swallowed the Dragon Spirit Pearl, his parents had not mentioned that he would grow dragon scales, nor did they know their function.

Xiao Hai didn't blame the sea snakes. How could he hold a grudge against a group of marine creatures that had not yet developed intelligence?

Sea Snake Legion? Yes, he was worried about the lack of powerful combatants in the ocean, and these sea snakes were a good choice. They not only had potent venom but were also numerous... no, they were numerous in snakes.

If he encountered some terrifying prehistoric marine beasts, these sea snakes might play a significant role.

He had seen extinct creatures like the thylacine and the giant unicorn rhinoceros. Who knew what mysteries the ocean depths held?

This was just in the East Sea. What about the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans? If he encountered a prehistoric marine beast, it would be quite a challenge.

When he announced the formation of the Sea Snake Legion and appointed a sea snake over two meters long as the commander, Xiao Hai continued his "fine tradition" by naming the commander—Little Green!

Hmm? It sounded familiar. Little Green? Where was the White Lady?

Never mind, he had given up on naming skills.

"Great King, something is hiding nearby!" Little Green, being very sensitive, immediately led a group of subordinates to a pile of sea rocks. In no time, a huge sea turtle, trembling with fear, was brought before Xiao Hai.

This was a sea turtle weighing over 100 pounds, with a beautiful and comfortable color—known as a green turtle, an endangered species.

Sea turtles are the smartest among all turtles, even surpassing land turtles. Xiao Hai tried to establish a mental connection with it and was surprised to succeed immediately.

"Pay... pay homage to the Great King!" The sea turtle could also say "Great King."

"Uh—exempt from the ceremony." Xiao Hai then inquired about the sea turtle's situation.

When asked about its age, the sea turtle was 100 years old.

It had been released by a human aquarium. It was injured and near death on the beach, found by local fishermen, and taken to the aquarium where it was saved. It lived in the aquarium for two years, during which it learned many things from humans with its unique intelligence and the bit of wisdom it had developed over the years.

After being released, it lived freely in the ocean for nearly ten years until it met the Great King.

Xiao Hai nodded slightly. Sea turtles can live up to 150 years, and some are said to have lived for 300 years, though this is just a rumor.

At this sea turtle's age, it was in its prime.

Xiao Hai had an idea. He had a Prime Minister on land, a turtle. Here? Sea turtles were much smarter than other animals.

He asked the sea turtle to come forward, activated the Dragon Spirit Pearl, and his fingers glowed green.

The sea turtle, being very intelligent, immediately knew that the green glow would bring endless benefits. It stretched out its head, trying to get close to the Great King's fingers.

The green glow became softer, and then Xiao Hai extended his finger, injecting it into the sea turtle's head. In a short time, the sea turtle's wisdom was fully opened.

Tears welled up in the sea turtle's eyes. How much it had envied humans! Unfortunately, it could never achieve that on its own. Now, with its wisdom opened, it could learn like humans and master skills that animals could never have. This was a great fortune.

After waiting for a hundred years, this moment had finally arrived.

"Your subordinate thanks the Great King, may the Great King live ten thousand years, ten thousand years, and ten thousand more years!" the sea turtle said.

The Sea Snake Legion, though not understanding the meaning, saw the Great King's approval and responded together:

"May the Great King live ten thousand years, ten thousand years, and ten thousand more years!"

What a good turtle! Xiao Hai was delighted: "Yes, I grant you a name, called... Turtle... Turtle Smart. I appoint you as the Right Prime Minister."

On land, he had a Prime Minister, the Left Prime Minister. Turtle Smart would be his Prime Minister in the sea—the Right Prime Minister.

Turtle Smart? Why did it sound like a leek?

Turtle Smart was grateful. This was a name given by the Great King, a great honor! Prime Minister? What was that? But since it was a title given by the Great King, it must be a great honor. He immediately said in the water: "Turtle Smart thanks the Great King for the name, Turtle Smart will do his best to serve the Great King!"

"Prime Minister, I am the commander of the Sea Snake Legion, Little Green. Please take care of me in the future," Little Green said, trying to curry favor.

"Of course, of course, we are all serving the Great King," Turtle Smart replied, already feeling the benefits of being a Prime Minister.

The foundation of the marine legion was initially established. Xiao Hai instructed the Sea Snake Legion to follow the orders of Prime Minister Turtle Smart, and Little Green quickly agreed.

At this moment, Xiao Hai remembered another purpose for coming to the sea: to find treasure!

What was the sea? A treasure trove of infinite wealth! Of course, Xiao Hai had no interest in oil or natural gas; he cared about real treasure!

When he asked if there were any sunken ships nearby, Turtle Smart immediately replied: "Yes, yes. Your subordinate once saw a sunken ship not far from here."

Xiao Hai was overjoyed and immediately ordered Turtle Smart to lead the way.

Turtle Smart led the way, Xiao Hai was in the middle, and the massive Sea Snake Legion guarded him on both sides. He, the Great King on land, was just as imposing in the sea.

"Great King is inspecting the sea!" Turtle Smart would send this message every so often.

The fish scattered, not because of the Great King's inspection, but because of the terrifying Sea Snake Legion...

What a promising future! Xiao Hai was elated. Great King is inspecting the sea—yes, when he returned to land, he would send out the wolf legion and shout:

"Great King is inspecting the mountains!"

This... he was still a monster leader?

The ocean was incredibly mysterious. Whether on the vast sea surface or in the deep sea, various strange and luminous creatures lived, making the entire underwater world like a magical "underwater dragon palace," with fish and shrimp lights shining all night. These luminous creatures brought light to the deep sea and the night-covered sea surface.

Xiao Hai used his consciousness to summon a group of candlefish, whose bellies and sides glowed like a row of candles, instantly brightening the gradually darkening underwater world.

After swimming for a while, a sunken ship indeed appeared before them.

Xiao Hai's heart raced, and he led the group of candlefish into the sunken ship.

This ship had sunk in some unknown era and was already in a state of decay. Some low-level marine creatures lived inside.

Treasure, treasure! Chests of gold coins, a hold full of treasures!

There was a glowing object ahead? What was it? A pearl?

Xiao Hai quickly went over and picked it up... well, he had overthought it. It was an empty bottle... there? What was that... everyone should have the awareness to protect the marine environment and not litter empty cans.

Hmm? Cans? This ship had cans? How many years ago was that!

Xiao Hai became disheartened. Judging by the presence of cans, this sunken ship could not have been in the sea for more than 200 years. No, the cans looked very well-made, so this sunken ship was at most 100 years old.

Xiao Hai searched every corner of the sunken ship, and the biggest find was a severely corroded small pendant.

This was too cruel, too cruel. The people on this ship had taken everything before it sank.

At least leave something for Xiao Hai?

Xiao Hai did not give up. Turtle Smart knew the locations of a few more sunken ships and led the Great King to them, but the search yielded nothing.

This... the ocean, with its infinite treasures, was something Xiao Hai had heard countless times since childhood.

The question was, where were the treasures?

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