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Now the Buoy had sunk to the Underwater. We first fixed several Underwater Lights in place, then connected the Steel Wire Rope between the Buoy and the Wreck. Just this alone kept us busy for several hours. Salvaging the Wreck was even more challenging than being a Diver. The only relief was that nothing unexpected had happened so far; the corpse of the woman in the coffin remained still. I hoped everything would go smoothly.
Once the Underwater Lights were secured, Mai Lao instructed some of the sailors to head back, leaving me, Shunzi, Jiao Ba, Gangzi, and two others to continue operations underwater. We pumped pressurized air into the Buoy to expel the seawater inside, enhancing its Buoyancy. Mai Lao directed everything since I wasn’t very knowledgeable about these tasks; I just followed along.
When we reached the third Buoy, I could clearly feel it rising, and the Wreck began to show signs of movement. To ensure a stable ascent for the Wreck, we evenly distributed the Buoys at both the bow and stern of the boat. As the fourth Buoy rose again, the Steel Wire Rope tightened, and I could hear a clucking sound.
Just as we were about to proceed with our next task, I suddenly heard a muffled bang, followed by a shadow passing right in front of me. I froze for a moment, and after a few seconds, it hit me—damn it, the Steel Wire Rope had snapped.
The broken Steel Wire Rope had just flown past me. I was lucky it didn’t hit me, but the sailor next to me wasn’t so fortunate. The rope connected to a Rope Clip struck him directly. The immense force sent his body flying several meters away; he didn’t even have time to scream before he lost consciousness. Being thrown out like that in deep water—one could only imagine how powerful that impact was.
Blood began to flow from his body, staining the surrounding waters red as he floated in the depths below. I couldn’t tell if he was alive or dead; everything happened in an instant. By the time I processed what had occurred, he was already in that state.
I was the first to swim over to him. Once close enough, I grabbed him tightly; blood was pouring from his chest. I couldn’t see how deep his wound was. Mai Lao and Shunzi, along with other sailors, quickly arrived at my side. I gestured urgently that we needed to save him first.
Mai Lao nodded. Shunzi and I dragged him quickly toward the Sea Surface while the others returned to their underwater tasks. Two people were enough for this; we burst through the water’s surface with him just as Jenny waited anxiously by the boat.
Seeing us bringing someone up, she hurriedly asked, “Loyalty and Righteousness, what happened?”
I removed my Breathing Apparatus and shouted, “Quick! Someone is injured! Get him on board!”
Upon hearing there was another incident, Jenny called over other sailors. A few jumped into the water and helped carry the injured man onto the boat.
Shunzi and I followed them up as well. The injured sailor was laid down in the medical cabin. As I helped remove his Diving Suit, I was shocked by his wound—it extended from his abdomen all the way up to his neck, exposing internal organs while blood continued to flow profusely.
At that moment, I realized my clothes were soaked with his blood. Based on my years of experience, it seemed likely that this sailor's life would come to an end here.
"What... how did this happen? It's so serious?" Li Xin asked me, her eyes wide with shock.
"Why are you looking at me? It's not my fault. Hurry up and think of a way to save him," I replied, not bothering to be polite. At a time like this, complaining was pointless.
"Alright, alright, enough talking. Li Xin, you need to figure something out; saving him is the priority," Jenny chimed in urgently.
Li Xin pressed her hands against the sailor's wound, her face tense as she said, "Quick, go get my medical kit. It's under the bed in my room."
Shunzi rushed over and soon returned with the medical kit. Li Xin, drenched in sweat, began administering first aid while the others stepped back.
Jenny's expression was grim. It seemed she was also feeling down about the incidents that had occurred during this trip. Two accidents in a row were not a good sign for anyone in charge. I couldn't shake the feeling that it was somehow connected to the corpse in that coffin; perhaps I was just being paranoid.
"What about Mai Lao and the others? Are they still below?" Jenny asked me.
"Yeah, they're still down there. Only Shunzi and I came up. Damn it, this is bad," I suddenly realized a critical issue: blood flowing into the sea could lead to serious trouble, especially in these waters.
"What now?" Jenny looked alarmed by my expression.
"I need to get back down there quickly." I didn't have time to explain anything. Grabbing a spear and slinging an oxygen tank on my back, I dove back into the water.
Seeing me jump in, Shunzi grabbed another spear and followed me into the sea.
As we descended near the wreck, we were both stunned by what lay before us. Thanks to the powerful underwater lights surrounding us, I saw several sharks circling above the wreck. The most alarming part was that among them were Great White Sharks, with some reaching lengths of about six meters—definitely large killing machines.
This was undoubtedly a consequence of the earlier incident. Shunzi and I exchanged glances; he clearly felt the fear too. Facing such massive predators, no one could remain calm. This situation was far more dangerous than when we encountered problems while harvesting sea cucumbers. With so many large sharks around, we were likely heading for more trouble.
Mai Lao and Jiao Ba were nowhere to be found at the moment. They were likely hiding somewhere, too scared to show themselves. They had been quietly lingering near the Underwater for some time now, and their oxygen supply must have dwindled significantly. If those Great White Sharks didn’t leave, Mai Lao and Jiao Ba would have no chance of escaping.
I had to find a way to save them. Shunzi and I slowly swam near the sharks, trying our best not to attract their attention. When facing sharks, the best strategy is to maintain a level position with them. If you swim above them, they will attack quickly; if you swim below, the bubbles can catch their attention, which is deadly—especially with Great White Sharks. If one bites you, escape becomes nearly impossible.
I felt a bit reckless; it was foolish behavior considering there were more than a dozen of them. What could I possibly achieve by diving down? I might end up as fish food myself, which would be a huge loss. I was starting to have second thoughts, struggling to think of a good plan. Unless I became bait myself, I didn’t know if I could even be considered a martyr in that situation.
At that moment, I noticed lights flickering near the Wreck. It was clearly signaling to me and Shunzi. I thought Mai Lao and the others must be hiding at the bottom of the Wreck; it was the only place where they could temporarily preserve their lives.
I had assumed we wouldn’t attract the sharks' attention, but it turned out I was mistaken. From the moment we entered the water, we had already startled this group of Great White Sharks; I had just been too self-assured. Just as I hesitated, suddenly a four-meter-long Great White Shark charged towards me without any warning, as if it intended to hunt me down. Shunzi screamed in terror and instinctively sank deeper, but I couldn’t do that. This beast was much faster than me; even if I dove down now, it could easily kill me in one bite. It was a fight for survival.
I focused intently on it, feeling every pore on my body open up as adrenaline surged through my veins. My blood raced straight to my brain; there was no room for error now. One mistake and I would have to say goodbye to this beautiful world.
As the shark approached me rapidly, I quickly flattened my body. The Great White Shark opened its massive jaws wide, revealing rows of sharp teeth that looked terrifyingly close. This was my first time encountering a Great White Shark at such proximity—the legendary demon of humanity truly lived up to its reputation.
I decided to go all out. I pulled my body back slightly, aimed carefully, and swiftly raised my Spear, shooting directly into its mouth. The shot pierced right inside, causing the Great White Shark to convulse violently as its body thrashed against the water.
Damn it! I flipped over and dove down quickly towards the Wreck. I knew very well that this shot might not kill it because the Spear's power wasn’t enough underwater; I only hoped to injure it enough to escape—there was no way I would just wait around to die.
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