Xiao Hei suddenly realized that if the behemoth chasing them was indeed a Flood Dragon, then their hope of finding Dragon Saliva was completely gone.
Although a Flood Dragon was not comparable to a divine dragon, according to various ancient texts, they were beings capable of manipulating clouds and rain.
With such a creature appearing in the water, how could they possibly search for Dragon Saliva?
If it were something else, he and Lin Hao might have had a chance to fight back.
But facing a legendary Flood Dragon…
As Xiao Hei pondered these thoughts, his expression grew increasingly grim.
Lin Hao noticed the change in Xiao Hei's demeanor and looked at him, asking, "What's wrong?"
"Senior Brother, I don't think we have any hope of finding Dragon Saliva anymore."
Lin Hao was taken aback, wondering why Xiao Hei would say that.
At the same time, Tang Ziyuan, who also heard Xiao Hei's words, her expression dimmed.
However, her expression quickly returned to normal.
She naturally wanted to find Dragon Saliva, but the thought of the monstrous creature from earlier made her abandon the idea.
Moreover, she had personally witnessed the perilous chase Lin Hao had endured from that beast.
She was unwilling to let Lin Hao venture into danger again.
It wasn't that she was worried about Lin Hao; it was simply that if Lin Hao died, she would die with him.
In her opinion, finding Dragon Saliva was preferable, but if they couldn't find it, she could reluctantly accept it.
After all, from the beginning, she had intended to use the most primitive method to have Lin Hao help her pass her Yang Guan.
If Lin Hao were to die searching for Dragon Saliva now, wouldn't she lose more than she gained, left to wait for death just like Lin Hao?
Therefore, no matter what, she would not let Lin Hao go back into the water to search for Dragon Saliva.
It could be said that from this moment on, Lin Hao's life was her life.
"Why? Tell me," Lin Hao asked Xiao Hei, puzzled.
"Because that thing is a legendary Flood Dragon," Xiao Hei said, his face grim as he looked at Lin Hao.
Lin Hao was stunned. He finally realized that the creature in the water was a Flood Dragon, a creature as legendary as a divine dragon.
He had been talking about Flood Dragons incessantly earlier but hadn't considered the impact of a Flood Dragon's appearance on his search for Dragon Saliva.
Only when Xiao Hei mentioned it did he finally understand.
Upon realizing this, Lin Hao couldn't help but frown.
Xiao Hei was right. If there was a Flood Dragon in this lake, then their search for Dragon Saliva was indeed hopeless.
However, Lin Hao was truly unwilling to give up and leave like this.
He had used the Great Divination technique three times, paying the price of being unable to perform divination or physiognomy for a month, just to find this place.
If he were to leave now, it would be far too costly.
Besides, if he were to leave, he would have to help Tang Ziyuan pass her Yang Guan using the most traditional method.
This would deepen his entanglement with Tang Ziyuan.
Although this was a transaction devoid of emotion, the essence of the act would not change.
Once an action was taken, karma would inevitably arise.
With karma involved, his relationship with Tang Ziyuan would not be something that could be dismissed with a few words.
Lin Hao considered these thoughts, and after much deliberation, he ultimately decided to continue searching for Dragon Saliva.
He would not give up until the very last moment!
"Indeed, that thing is exceptionally ferocious, but I still want to try again," Lin Hao said to Xiao Hei.
Xiao Hei was taken aback for a moment, then looked at Lin Hao and exclaimed, "Senior Brother, you... you're risking your life!"
As soon as Xiao Hei finished speaking, Tang Ziyuan also looked at Lin Hao, her eyes wide, and said, "Lin Hao, are you trying to die?"
Xiao Hei was surprised by Tang Ziyuan's reaction.
He knew that Lin Hao was searching for Dragon Saliva to cure Tang Ziyuan's illness.
However, he didn't know the specifics of Tang Ziyuan's illness, but the fact that a legendary substance like Dragon Saliva was needed to treat it indicated that Tang Ziyuan's illness was by no means minor.
It was likely life-threatening, otherwise, Lin Hao wouldn't be so eager to search for such a legendary item.
And now, Tang Ziyuan was directly dissuading him from searching for Dragon Saliva.
While surprised, Xiao Hei couldn't help but develop a sliver of good feeling towards Tang Ziyuan.
Before this, he felt that Tang Ziyuan was not a suitable wife for Lin Hao.
Although Tang Ziyuan was as beautiful as a celestial being, her capricious and unpredictable young lady's temperament was truly unsuitable for Lin Hao.
Therefore, before this, he hadn't had any particular feelings towards Tang Ziyuan, neither good nor bad; he had simply regarded her as a passerby.
But now, he felt that Tang Ziyuan had some commendable qualities.
At the very least, she wasn't someone who would ask others to give up everything, or even their lives, for her own benefit.
Like those who say, "You only lost a leg, but I lost love..."
Or, "I missed my daughter's coming-of-age ceremony..."
"Don't get agitated, both of you," Lin Hao said, looking at the agitated Tang Ziyuan and Xiao Hei. "Don't worry, I would never joke with my own life."
"Since I've decided to try again, it means I have a certain degree of confidence."
"So, please rest assured."
Seeing Lin Hao's determined look to try again, Tang Ziyuan said angrily, "Lin Hao! What will happen to me if you die!?"
Tang Ziyuan's sudden outburst left Xiao Hei and Wang Dacong bewildered.
Then, after exchanging glances, their expressions became wonderfully complex.
Wang Dacong looked at Tang Ziyuan and Lin Hao and said with a hint of sourness, "Brother Shan, are they showing off their affection to us?"
"I think so," Xiao Hei nodded.
"What are you two muttering about?" Lin Hao asked Xiao Hei and Wang Dacong, speechless.
At the same time, Tang Ziyuan's face instantly turned as red as a monkey's backside.
She knew her meaning wasn't that, but she also knew that Xiao Hei and Wang Dacong would definitely not understand her intention.
However, she couldn't care about that now. Staring at Lin Hao, she said, "I don't care, no matter what, you cannot go look for Dragon Saliva again!"
"If you don't want to live, I want to live!"
Lin Hao looked at Tang Ziyuan's resolute expression. Unlike Xiao Hei and Wang Dacong, he naturally understood Tang Ziyuan's meaning.
He knew that Tang Ziyuan was afraid that if he died in the water, she wouldn't be able to pass her twenty-second year Yang Guan and would consequently die as well.
However, if he didn't go back into the water to search for Dragon Saliva, he would have to help Tang Ziyuan pass her Yang Guan using the most traditional method.
Even if Tang Ziyuan was willing, he was not.
Lin Hao pondered these thoughts and then looked at Tang Ziyuan, saying, "Don't worry, I won't die, and neither will you."
"You know my fate better than anyone; I won't die so easily."
"So, put away your worried heart."
After speaking, Lin Hao ignored Tang Ziyuan and looked at Xiao Hei, saying, "Give me your diving suit."