Chapter 83: Let’s Get Married
Lin Jiu hurriedly touched his face. Thankfully, his mask was still on. Even as a sea monster, he couldn’t forget to wear his mask.
He felt the large monster beneath him trembling more and more violently, and he began to sense that even staying on the monster wasn’t safe anymore.
Lin Jiu considered the feasibility of either stealing a boat or swimming to shore. Stealing a boat might cause someone’s death, as those who fell into the sea would be eaten by the small monsters. Lin Jiu didn’t want to have blood on his hands. Swimming to shore might get him discovered or captured, so neither option seemed viable.
This was the downside of being around so many people. If this were the magic sea dimension, he could swim wherever he wanted without worrying about being seen.
The large monster began to rise toward the surface. The water was getting shallower, and the light was becoming brighter until the monster fully emerged above the sea.
Lin Jiu saw several ships on the surface, all pushed away by the suddenly rising sea. Helicopters circled in the air above.
After breaching the surface, the large monster quickly dove back down, sinking to the deepest depths before surfacing again. It repeated this process, each time raising the sea level higher and higher. By the time Lin Jiu had figured out what was happening, he was already stunned by the scene before him.
The large monster was at the peak of a “water wall,” towering over the distant city, which looked tiny and insignificant in comparison.
Suddenly, Lin Jiu realized what the monster was doing.
It was creating a tsunami!
This giant creature was causing a tsunami!
If this massive “water wall” crashed down, this city in Country H would be doomed.
Lin Jiu had already untethered himself from the monster as it kept diving and resurfacing, waiting for the right moment to escape.
He couldn’t open a dimensional gate while underwater—he had to be above the surface.
When the large monster raised him to the highest point and prepared to dive again, Lin Jiu immediately commanded the system to open the gate.
He let go, and a massive suction force instantly pulled him into the magic sea dimension.
Lin Jiu landed hard on the familiar beach—this was Xipulo Island.
He transformed back into human form and immediately returned to his familiar room.
Rushing, he took a quick shower, threw on some clothes, and without drying his hair, bolted out the door.
He needed to call Si Xu, but his phone and identification had been lost in the sea.
Lin Jiu ran all the way to the store, where only Jiang Xiwen was present.
She was sitting at the cashier’s desk, lost in thought, her eyes red. When she saw Lin Jiu, dripping wet, run in, she thought she was seeing a ghost in broad daylight.
She had already heard about Lin Jiu luring the monster away, and everyone assumed he had little chance of surviving. Jiang Xiwen had thought the same. But now, Lin Jiu was back.
He had returned!
Lin Jiu ran over. “Sister Wen, can I borrow your phone?”
Jiang Xiwen’s tears flowed instantly as she hurriedly handed him the phone.
Lin Jiu called Si Xu.
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At that moment, in the Special Security Department, the atmosphere was unbearably tense.
Si Xu had gathered the strongest members of the department, preparing to head to Country H. Officially, it was a rescue mission, but in reality, they were going to search for Lin Jiu.
However, to their surprise, Country H had refused their help.
They said they didn’t need any rescue and could handle it on their own. They also made it clear that no enhanced individuals from foreign countries were allowed within their borders.
Si Xu’s plan had fallen through.
Since they couldn’t go openly, Si Xu decided to go covertly. He had to find Lin Jiu.
Shi Shuqing quickly walked in and turned on the television in the training room.
“Breaking news: A massive tsunami has struck the coastal region of Country H!”
The latest international news was reporting on the tsunami, showing aerial footage capturing the entire process from the tsunami’s formation to its impact.
The footage showed a massive, bone-spiked creature surfacing and diving repeatedly in the sea. Each time it resurfaced, the water level rose higher and higher, accumulating until it formed a terrifyingly high water wall. The creature, perched at the peak of the “water wall,” let out an excited roar.
The scene then switched to water rushing into the city.
The exact damage was still being assessed, but the toll was undoubtedly significant.
When the news ended, the training room was deathly silent, with everyone feeling a deep sense of dread.
No one had expected such a creature could actually create a tsunami!
Lu Yu, who had returned to recuperate, broke the silence after a long pause. “Lin Jiu was always worried that this monster had some unusual abilities. He didn’t believe that large-scale weapons could kill it, fearing that if the monster retaliated, we’d suffer massive losses. That’s why he suggested luring it away to deep waters, trying not to provoke it.”
“It was Lin Jiu who saved S City!”
Si Xu and Shi Shuqing, however, weren’t listening to Lu Yu’s sigh. They were searching their phones, trying to find clearer images.
Suddenly, Bai Zhixing spoke up. “I say, haven’t any of you noticed something?”
Lu Yu looked at him. “What did you notice?”
Bai Zhixing glanced at Si Xu and Shi Shuqing, seeing that they were scrolling through their phones. Clearly, they had noticed something too.
Si Xu took a screenshot from the footage and zoomed in, enlarging the image until it became too blurry to make out.
Shi Shuqing glanced at Si Xu’s phone. “You saw it too?”
Si Xu’s heart was pounding. The aerial footage had been cropped, but in one of the appearances of the large monster, there seemed to be a shadow amidst the pale bone spikes. Compared to the monster, the shadow was tiny—so small that it was impossible to notice without paying close attention.
Bai Zhixing said, “It’s probably a fish. I saw its tail move.”
Si Xu: “…”
Si Xu wished it were truly just a fish and not Lin Jiu.
The zoomed-in footage was too blurry to make anything out clearly, so Si Xu couldn’t confirm whether it was Lin Jiu or not.
He couldn’t bear the thought that Lin Jiu had somehow ended up on the monster.
It was impossible. That couldn’t be him.
As he was telling himself this, Si Xu’s phone rang. It was from an unfamiliar number.
Lin Jiu’s clothes had already been fished out of the sea, and his phone and wallet had been found in the pockets.
If Lin Jiu had returned, he would definitely call him from another phone.
Si Xu quickly answered, “Hello?”
Lin Jiu’s voice came through.
“Si Xu, I’m back. Don’t worry.”
Si Xu’s voice trembled. “Where are you?”
Lin Jiu replied, “At my restaurant…”
“Wait for me. I’ll be there soon,” Si Xu said, running out the door.
Before leaving, he called out, “Lin Jiu’s back. I’m going to meet him.”
Everyone: “…”
Everyone: “!!!!!!!!!!”
Lu Yu and Shi Shuqing immediately followed him.
Zang Ye scratched his bald head, looked at the captain and vice-captain, then glanced at Bai Zhixing. “Should we go too?”
Bai Zhixing gave him a sidelong glance. “Are you sure you want to see him?”
Zang Ye froze. “Forget it, I’ll pass.”
He didn’t want to embarrass himself!
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Si Xu arrived at the Mo Yu and saw Lin Jiu standing there unharmed.
He strode over and tightly embraced him.
Lu Yu and Shi Shuqing, who had entered a moment later, stood by in silence.
They didn’t want to interrupt and decided to let them hug for a while.
Jiang Xiwen, who had been watching, had already sensed something was going on between them. Now, it seemed clear that these two weren’t just in the ambiguous stage—they were likely already in a relationship.
Si Xu gently stroked Lin Jiu’s still-damp hair and softly asked, “Are you hurt?”
Lin Jiu shook his head. “No, the big monster couldn’t outrun me.”
Si Xu didn’t say anything more, just looked at him. Lin Jiu felt uneasy under his gaze.
Lu Yu came over. “Should we go to the base now?”
On the way, Si Xu had already called Si Qinian.
Lin Jiu looked at Si Xu, who said, “I’ll file a full report later. For now, we need some private time.”
With that, Si Xu led Lin Jiu away.
The two returned to Lin Jiu’s apartment. Si Xu was silent the entire way.
Once home, Si Xu found a hair dryer and dried Lin Jiu’s long hair for him.
The room was warm. Lin Jiu sat on the carpet, leaning against Si Xu, feeling so comfortable he was about to fall asleep.
Si Xu ran his fingers through Lin Jiu’s hair and said quietly, “Lin Jiu, let’s settle some accounts.”
Lin Jiu instantly became alert and sat up straight. “S-settle what accounts?”
Si Xu turned him around so they were facing each other. “You tell me. Talk about what you can, and don’t worry about what you can’t.”
Lin Jiu: “…”
Fidgeting with his fingers, Lin Jiu began, “I-I just wanted to help. That big monster probably had some sort of special ability, and I thought it would be best not to engage it directly. So I lured it into the deep sea, hoping to lose it there so it wouldn’t come back.”
“The monster’s endurance was beyond what I expected. I led it around all night, and my tail got so stiff from exhaustion. I wanted to rest, but there were no reefs or small islands nearby. If I stopped in the open sea, the monster might eat me, so I came up with a plan to wedge myself between the bone spikes at the base of its tail…”
As long as the monster didn’t go crazy and try to bite him, Lin Jiu figured he’d be safe.
He sneaked a glance at Si Xu’s face. Si Xu looked calm, not angry at all.
Lin Jiu continued, “I just wanted to rest for a bit. Once I felt better, I planned to swim back. But when I opened my eyes, it was already dark… I don’t have the best sense of direction in the sea, so I usually just swim wherever… Ahem, I didn’t dare move at night. I was afraid of getting lost or running into another giant creature like that, which would’ve been the end of me. So, I decided to sleep until morning…”
“When I woke up, the monster was under attack. Fighter jets were flying overhead, constantly firing into the water. The bullets could penetrate the sea, so I stayed hidden among the bone spikes, too scared to move…”
Lin Jiu glanced at Si Xu’s expression again. Seeing that he still looked calm, Lin Jiu relaxed a little.
Little did he know, Si Xu was struggling to keep his composure.
Feeling guilty, Lin Jiu added, “The first time the monster surfaced, I saw a helicopter flying above. M-maybe they caught a glimpse of me… When the attack stopped, I wanted to leave, but I noticed there were many large nets in the water. They were pulling up the nets to fish, and I was afraid of getting caught, so I didn’t dare leave the monster.”
Si Xu’s hand, resting on the carpet, was almost digging into the floor.
“By the way, did a tsunami happen in Country H?” Lin Jiu suddenly remembered the key issue.
“Yes.” Si Xu’s voice was strained as he tried to stay calm. Lin Jiu was safe now—that was all that mattered.
Lin Jiu explained, “I noticed that when the monster was under attack, it would get really excited. Once that excitement built up to a certain point, it would start diving and resurfacing, churning the water and creating a ‘water wall’—basically, causing a tsunami!”
“This monster’s ability is to trigger tsunamis! If it ever comes back, it must not be dealt with through force. If possible, it should be sent away peacefully. The more aggressively it’s bombed, the more excited it gets, and the more terrifying the tsunami it creates!”
The information Lin Jiu brought back was crucial.
If it hadn’t been for Lin Jiu, they would’ve been pushed to the brink, and the final step would likely have been using large-scale weapons. If that had happened, the tsunami in Country H would have struck S City instead!
Lin Jiu understood that Si Xu must have been eager to know how he had suddenly returned, but he couldn’t tell him…
[Energy collection system reminds the host that the conversion of the magic crystal core is complete, with a total of 136,466 magic points obtained.]
Lin Jiu: “!!!”
Lin Jiu: “!!!!!!”
Lin Jiu: “!!!!!!!!!!”
Lin Jiu had never seen so many magic points in his life!
He immediately jumped up, flung himself onto the bed, and rolled around, hiding his excitement under the blankets.
Lin Jiu: I want to buy the intermediate genetic enhancement potion!
Now, he had plenty of magic points! Hahaha!
[The intermediate genetic enhancement potion costs 100,000 magic points per vial. Would you like to purchase it?]
Lin Jiu: “…”
Lin Jiu: Ugh!
So…so expensive! But I can afford it!
Lin Jiu: Buy it!
[100,000 magic points deducted. Intermediate genetic enhancement potion purchased successfully.]
Lin Jiu, excited: System, can he use it now?
[Yes.]
Lin Jiu rolled off the bed and sat upright in front of Si Xu, trying to act as if he hadn’t just been rolling around.
Si Xu calmly watched all of this, accepting every bit of Lin Jiu’s antics without question.
Lin Jiu pointed at the air, and a blue syringe appeared in his hand.
“This is the intermediate genetic enhancement potion. If you successfully enhance yourself, I can tell you all my secrets…”
Si Xu took the syringe, rolled up his sleeve, and was about to inject it.
“W-wait…disinfection…” Lin Jiu hurriedly scrambled to find disinfectant wipes.
Just like last time, after Si Xu injected himself, he handed the empty syringe back to Lin Jiu.
The familiar pain arrived as expected.
Si Xu was prepared, but this time the agony was worse, lasting longer.
Lin Jiu held him throughout the ordeal, enduring the prolonged torment together.
After half an hour, the pain finally subsided, and Si Xu’s eyes had turned completely silver.
His clothes were drenched in cold sweat, clinging uncomfortably to his body.
“Can I use your bathroom to shower?” he asked.
“Of-of course,” Lin Jiu stammered, feeling his soul being stolen by those silver eyes.
“Thank you,” Si Xu said as he got up and went to the bathroom.
Hearing the sound of running water, Lin Jiu’s face grew hotter.
Using the bathroom at your boyfriend’s place… Is… is that a hint?
Ahhhhh!!! Are we getting married today?
But… but he’s a siren. He hadn’t even asked Si Xu if he could accept a siren, and now they were jumping straight to marriage? Wasn’t that too rash?
Ahhhh—whatever! Let’s get married first and figure out the rest later!
Then, he could tell Si Xu his secrets and take him to see the empire he had built for him…no, the island of Xipuolo!
They could vacation there, swim in the demon sea, and it would just be the two of them.
On the whole island and in the demon sea, it would be only them.
The thought of what they could do on the island made Lin Jiu’s face flush. He dove under the blankets, too embarrassed to come out.
When Si Xu came out of the bathroom, wearing a loose robe, he saw Lin Jiu hiding his head under the blanket while his legs were kicking outside. The pillow had been kicked onto the carpet, and the bed was in complete disarray.
Si Xu picked up the pillow and sat at the edge of the bed, grabbing Lin Jiu’s wildly kicking ankle.
Lin Jiu: “…”
He froze instantly and pulled the blanket off, only to meet Si Xu’s silver eyes.
Si Xu also froze.
Lin Jiu’s face was bright red, his lips parted slightly as he panted, his lips moist and rosy. His black pupils seemed misty with a layer of moisture, making him look incredibly alluring.
Si Xu leaned in and gently kissed his slightly parted lips.
He whispered, “Was this robe bought especially for me?”
Lin Jiu: “…”
His face burned as he averted his gaze. “No… I just accidentally… bought it too big…”
Si Xu kissed him again, a brief touch of lips.
“And the new box of underwear? That’s not your size, right? Did you also accidentally buy those too big?”
Lin Jiu’s face turned beet red as Si Xu kissed his nose, ears, and neck. The soft, feather-light kisses made Lin Jiu’s whole body go weak, tingling and aching as if he might faint.
Suddenly, Lin Jiu wrapped his arms around Si Xu’s neck and began kissing and biting him without any sense of order. “Let’s get married right now…”
Si Xu’s fragile hold on his sanity crumbled in an instant!
He scooped Lin Jiu up, straddling him on his lap, holding his neck tightly as their fiery, passionate kiss deepened.
Lin Jiu was completely soft, relying on Si Xu’s arms to hold him upright.
In a deep voice, Si Xu asked, “When did you prepare all of this?”
Lin Jiu was particularly obedient at this moment, answering everything Si Xu asked. “After… after it was decided… I-I bought them…”
Si Xu was nearly overwhelmed by Lin Jiu’s sweetness. The thought of Lin Jiu secretly preparing a robe, slippers, underwear, toothbrush, and cup for him was almost too much.
Si Xu pushed him down onto the bed. “Let’s get married right now…”
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aaaaaaahhhhhhhhhh this is it!!!!!