Hmm?
Why all of a sudden, a singing voice?
My heart tightened, and I quickly signaled the two sisters to stay quiet, then strained my ears to listen.
The singing voice was erratic, sometimes seeming to be right by my ear, other times sounding as if it were from the ends of the earth. Finally, it faded into silence.
I felt a sense of unease, but there was no trace to be found, so I decided to put it aside for the moment.
The most pressing issue now was that we were trapped in the fog.
I couldn't help but reach out my hand to feel the white mist before me. The mist was like a white veil, a thin layer, or perhaps like the finest silk brocade, inviting one to immerse oneself within it.
If I were an observer, I would undoubtedly marvel at the beauty created by nature.
However, after so many days of living on the deserted island, I had learned a valuable lesson: the more beautiful something is, the more dangerous it often is. People often admire its outward appearance and overlook its deadly essence.
"Uncle Weird, you need to think of a solution quickly!"
Qi Xinxin was completely flustered now. She tugged at my clothes with a tearful voice, like a lost kitten, evoking pity.
"Don't be scared, I'm here, and I'll definitely protect you."
In this predicament, I was the pillar of strength for the two sisters, so I absolutely couldn't lose my composure, or things would only get worse.
"Let's try not to make any noise for now, conserve our energy, and tell me immediately if anything happens."
Seeing me so calm, the two sisters were no longer as panicked and bewildered as before.
Meanwhile, I was also carefully contemplating our way out.
First, although we were currently trapped in the fog, the situation wasn't too dire; no immediate danger had presented itself.
Retreating was definitely out of the question. We had been at sea for so long that finding our way back was impossible.
Moreover, the sea area we were in had a chaotic magnetic field.
The compass I had packed in my backpack was completely useless.
The needle was jumping all over the place, making it impossible to distinguish east from west.
Our only way out was to proceed in the direction the company's ship was sailing.
If we were lucky, we would encounter the company's ship.
We had no other options now. Going back would mean getting lost. It was better to take a gamble and fight for a sliver of hope!
Having made up my mind, I no longer hesitated and began to row with all my might.
About twenty minutes later, suddenly, the previously silent sea became turbulent again!
The two sisters and I clearly heard a most tragic wail from not far away!
The wail was incredibly harrowing, conjuring images of ancient tortures.
And unlike the singing we had heard before, this sound was very real!
Could it be that someone from the company had an accident?
My heart grew heavy. On this vast ocean, anything could happen.
Today, it was the company's people who were in trouble, but in the next moment, we ourselves could encounter danger!
The two sisters were already emotionally unstable, and upon hearing the scream, their faces turned ashen with fear.
Qi Xinxin buried her head in her sister's embrace, as if this could shield her from danger.
My expression turned grave. I could no longer afford to comfort the two sisters and immediately accelerated my rowing towards the source of the sound.
This was not me being reckless.
It was because, in this situation, even if I avoided the place where the sound originated, I couldn't guarantee that I wouldn't encounter other dangers in the white fog later on.
And more importantly, only the company people knew the route back to the island!
As I rowed with all my might, the screams in front of me suddenly ceased, and silence returned to the white fog, as if nothing had happened.
After a few minutes, I suddenly saw a shadow drifting towards us in the water ahead!
I immediately dropped the oars, drew the revolver from my waist, and aimed it at the shadow.
"What is it? If you don't speak, I'll shoot!"
Although I was annoyed with Ceville, I had learned a lesson from her in the underground palace.
Sometimes, people are harmed by their own curiosity, so when encountering something unknown, the first course of action, if there's no response, is to shoot!
The range of the handgun is the truth!
"Don't shoot, don't shoot! Help!"
My finger was already on the trigger when, suddenly, the shadow ahead responded!
As the shadow drew closer, I realized it was a makeshift raft, and on it were three very disheveled people!