Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios
“What is this?” Chen Changan stretched out his hand and touched the tiny blue gravel at the crack.
The system sent a congratulatory message. “Congratulations, you have obtained Essence of the Sea!”
[Essence of the Sea]
Quality: White
Weight: 0.15g
Introduction: After killing a special marine creature, there is a certain probability of Essence of the Sea dropping.
Most lifeforms can directly digest the essence of this type of energy, which is beneficial to increasing their affinity to the water element. After absorbing more than 10g of Essence of the Sea, one will obtain the Water Spirit Bloodline.
Evaluation: Convinced, Good Water!
“Water Spirit Bloodline?” Chen Chang’an’s eyes swept up and down a few times. He wanted to eat the Essence of the Sea directly, but he had to be steady when doing things.
Thus, Chen Changan opened the forum and asked about the matter!
After several searches, Chen Changan found ‘Essence of the Sea’ in the keyword ‘shark.’ More than one shark hunter had obtained the Essence of the Sea.
The Essence of the Sea was usually concentrated in a creature’s heart or in places where other creatures had the most abundant energy. After consuming the Essence of the Sea, those who couldn’t swim could quickly master the properties of water.
“Good stuff~” Chen Chang’an no longer hesitated and swallowed the Essence of the Sea.
The Essence of the Sea’s texture was similar to that of malt sugar, and there was a faint fragrance of malt. After he sucked it into his mouth, it gradually turned into warm air that flowed down his throat and into his stomach. His entire body felt lazy and comfortable.
After a long while, the system sent a message: “Congratulations, you have awakened the weak Water Spirit Bloodline. Progress: 1.5%.”
Chen Changan had never gone into the water since he was young. The only time he went into the river, he even stepped on a water snake and was so scared that his legs went soft. He almost drowned in the one-meter deep river and had lost the possibility of swimming ever since.
But at this very moment, Chen Changan looked at the boundless sea, and the indescribable fear in his heart vanished with the wind.
“Do you want to try going into the water?” As soon as these words were spoken, even Chen Changan himself was slightly frightened. But after thinking about it carefully, why not give it a try?
After learning from the champion of swimming, Chen Changan shouted from the bow, “Orange, take a break and eat something!”
Chen Changan threw out a large squid. The temptation of delicious food made Orange immediately stop in its tracks and turn its head to grab the delicious squid.
Low EQ: Stop swimming; be my water rescuer!
High EQ: Orange, take a break and eat something!
Chen Changan smiled slyly and took off his white robe. He imitated the Philippine diving team’s posture and plunged into the sea, creating a huge wave.
“Gulp~” As soon as he fell into the sea, Chen Changan choked on water.
Due to the influx of water, his lungs secreted mucus from the inside. The mucus mixed with the air and water in his lungs, instinctively wanting to expel the invading seawater.
The oxygen accumulated in his lungs leaked out of his mouth and turned into bubbles.
Gulp! Gulp!
Lungs were organs without intelligence. They would only perform their duties faithfully, unaware of what they did. This exacerbated the body’s path to death.
Back then, he had almost drowned in shallow water. Now that he was choking on water again, the fear of water once again surfaced in his heart.
Drowning was painful. All the nerves in his body seemed to be transmitting some kind of fear.
He could feel his heart beating. Unable to breathe, his body trembled as he lost control of his hands and feet…
The soles of his feet were sticky and slippery. It was as if Chen Changan had once again stepped on the water snake from back then, which then angrily bit his ankle!
Chen Changan screamed in despair. “Am I going to die?”
Right at this moment, Chen Changan suddenly felt a round head on his back, propelling him upward.
In an instant, Chen Changan was lifted out of the water and onto the boat.
Chirp chirp~
Chen Changan coughed a few times and turned to look.
Orange shook its head foolishly. It was Orange who sensed its master being in danger and propelled Chen Changan onto the boat.
Chen Changan’s gaze was gentle. He touched Orange’s round skull and said gratefully, “Thank you, Orange. If I have a bite of meat to eat in the future, you will have a hundred bites.”
Orange smiled foolishly.
Chen Changan changed the topic. “Orange, you might have to save me again later.”
Chen Changan jumped into the sea.
Happiness is a three-petal flower—something to do, hope, and someone to love.
In the five days since his transmigration, Chen Changan had been hiding his fear of drowning and had never tried to leave the raft.
Every day, he would boil water, cook, and search for information on the Internet. He would have something to do, which would expel the lightest layer of fear. He had something to do.
With the Doomsday Survival System, there was no need to worry about water shortages, hunger, sharks, and other dangers. With the ability to look forward to tomorrow, there was hope.
When Chen Changan was saved from drowning by Orange, he finally realized that he was still loved and no longer alone, even if he hadn’t received the care of his parents.
A person with happiness must have the courage to defeat the darkness!
Chen Changan opened his eyes underwater.
He saw an orange, streamlined figure; it swam back and forth at the bottom of the sea, always protecting him.
He smiled in his heart. “What a silly creature!”
Chen Changan’s heart was filled with a sense of security. He used both hands and feet to move up according to the techniques shared by the Olympic champions on the forum.
A dance of hands; a stomp of feet!
Although Chen Changan’s actions were comical—like a dog crawling—he managed to control his body in the water.
With the help of his hands and feet, Chen Changan continued to swim upward until he surfaced.
Chen Changan was overjoyed; he threw his head back and laughed. “Stupid water snake, I learned how to swim!”
Climbing onto the boat, Chen Changan heaved a long sigh of relief and said with a beaming smile, “Although it’s a cheat created by the Water Spirit Bloodline, swimming is a skill that must be learned in the Ocean Doomsday World. Learning it is worth it!”
Chen Changan opened the Deep Sea Forum and decided to gather more information about the Water Spirit Bloodline. Unlike external items like the Blade of Exorcism and the Mountain-Beheading Axe, the Water Spirit Bloodline was the only supernatural power that was easy to obtain.
He opened the post and suddenly exclaimed, “Hmm?”
In the ‘shark hunter’ trending post earlier, a shark hunter replied to a commentator.
[2,233rd comment: May I ask how much Essence of the Sea is needed to learn how to swim? I’m a single mother, and my child can’t learn how to swim. I’m afraid that if something happens to me one day, how will my child survive on the raft alone? I’m so worried!]
[2,234th comment (OP): You have to consume at least six to eight pills. The progress of the Water Spirit Bloodline must be at least 10%. Only then can you sense your affinity for the water element and learn how to swim without a teacher.]
Chen Changan was surprised. “I learned to swim because of my own hard work?”
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Note: Stepping on a water snake in the river is my real experience…
The moment the snake slipped, I panicked and nearly died!
If my uncle was further away from me, I would’ve had the chance to appear in the newspapers (as a drowning child). So if there is a child at home, do not let the child go swimming by the river. Remember, remember, remember! Especially during the summer break!