Outside the city of Sandong, precisely at the estuary of the Guazi River.
Liu Sandao and Bai Suxiang received an invitation from Li Langqing to visit the seaside together.
Perhaps it was due to being too tired from work recently, Bai Suxiang was extremely eager to relax. Seeing her eager eyes, Liu Sandao decided to give her a holiday. After all, she was only human, unlike immortals who were always bound by destiny or the Great Dao.
When Bai Suxiang arrived, she even suggested wearing a swimsuit.
Liu Sandao calculated with his fingers and found that the tide was a bit high today, so he advised her to just take a casual stroll.
Although Bai Suxiang was a little disappointed, she still followed Liu Sandao's suggestion because he was an immortal.
Li Langqing, accompanied by Wang Shuxiang, was already waiting at the designated spot early on. As soon as Liu Sandao and Bai Suxiang arrived, they waved to them.
Li Langqing and Wang Shuxiang were dressed in light clothing, clearly preparing to swim.
"It's all your fault. Look at this bright sunny day, aren't others wearing swimsuits?"
Bai Suxiang said with a hint of indignation.
Liu Sandao did not reply. According to his calculation, the tide would indeed be high here. It was also true that it was a sunny day, and he had not mentioned it would rain.
"Did you bring swimsuits? The weather is great today, we can swim here!"
Li Langqing greeted them while saying this.
He had already set up a parasol and three to four lounge chairs.
"I never expected Sandong City to have such a beautiful place!"
Liu Sandao exclaimed, deftly changing the subject.
Bai Suxiang was already blaming herself for not bringing a swimsuit. If the topic of swimming continued, she feared their pleasant day would be ruined.
"Yes, how long have you been in Sandong City, and you still don't know..."
Upon hearing Liu Sandao's remark, Li Langqing's first impression was that they were not locals of Sandong City.
"I'm a native of Sandong City, and as for him, he's the outsider!"
Bai Suxiang joked, settling into one of the chairs.
"Right, right, have you two set a date? When will the wedding banquet be held? We will definitely attend!"
Liu Sandao replied to Bai Suxiang while asking Li Langqing.
Women, at times, could be petty. They liked to fixate on one issue and refuse to let go. As an immortal, there was no need to argue with her.
"Soon, don't worry. I'll want you to be my best man then!"
Li Langqing replied cheerfully, his words full of happiness.
It seemed their marriage was destined.
"Let's not talk about this here. Since the sun is nice, let's go play by the sea! Why didn't you guys bring swimsuits?"
Wang Shuxiang noticed that both of them were dressed quite conservatively and felt something was unusual.
Could it be that even in this era, some people were still shy?
Liu Sandao was taken aback. He realized that his attempts to change the subject had led back to the same point.
"It's all his fault, it's him..."
"Look, look over there!" Liu Sandao pointed ahead.
The other three followed Liu Sandao's gaze and saw a man preparing to swim in the sea.
This was quite normal. Coming to the seaside, one would naturally feel the urge to swim, not to mention that Sandong City's coast was the most beautiful in China.
"What are you looking at? What's there to see!"
Bai Suxiang seemed to be deliberately antagonizing Liu Sandao today, always wanting to have the last word.
At this moment, a man in black shorts was walking towards the water.
However, just as he was about to enter the water, he turned his head back towards the shore. He placed his hands on his hips, smiled, and shouted something loudly.
Li Langqing and the others didn't notice anything unusual, but Liu Sandao saw that the seawater was different.
He had a natural affinity for water, being more sensitive to it than anyone else.
The moment he saw the sea, he naturally remembered his time in the Misty Sea, where there were no winds or waves, and it was extremely calm. It was a place without human habitation, where nothing could disturb his cultivation.
Now, it was unlikely he could return there anytime soon.
The instant the man turned, the waves behind him suddenly rose by a meter, crashing towards the shore from behind him.
Just as everyone was unconcerned, he was knocked down.
The wave, which appeared to be only a meter high, posed no threat to him.
So, although he was knocked down, he quickly got up.
He stumbled back two or three steps and stood approximately in his original position.
At this point, he still had a smile on his face, as if telling the people on the shore: "It's just a minor incident, look at me, I'm still fine!"
Li Langqing also sensed something was amiss and took a step forward, moving to a more convenient vantage point.
The man had just relaxed, unaware that the waves behind him had now risen to about two meters high, which was quite abnormal.
"Hey! Come back quickly!"
Li Langqing shouted.
He was truly a kind-hearted person who always liked to help others. Seeing the man in danger, he immediately warned him.
Liu Sandao envied him at this moment, not having to worry about heavenly secrets or the Great Dao, but able to help others whenever he wished.
The sea looked close, but it was actually far, and coupled with the sound of the waves, if one didn't shout loudly, it was impossible to hear what the other person was saying.
It was clear that the man could not hear the shouts from the shore.
Li Langqing's shout made Bai Suxiang and Wang Shuxiang also step forward, as they too sensed something was about to happen.
At this moment, the sound of the waves was "swishing and rustling," as if deliberately suppressed.
It sounded like an army on the march, stealthily advancing, constantly ready to deliver a fatal blow to the prey before them.
Li Langqing quickly ran towards the man, intending to get closer and warn him.
But it all happened in the blink of an eye.
With a loud "crash," the waves knocked down the man who had just been gloating!
Another "swishing and rustling" sound, and as the tide submerged the man, it receded. There was no sign of the man on the shore, and then, someone screamed.
More people saw this scene!
"It's over, it's over! If he's dragged into the sea, he'll be skinless even if he doesn't die!"
"He's not going to make it, he's not going to make it!"
Initially, people were scattered across the beach, but upon hearing the shouts and murmurs, many were drawn over.
Unable to see the man, Li Langqing naturally slowed his pace.
Liu Sandao realized the situation was not right and deliberately stood behind Bai Suxiang and Wang Shuxiang.
He took out his Book of Blessings and saw: Cheng Dong, a person of Four Stars.
The name flickered, seemingly in need of merit fruits.
At this moment, someone shouted: "He's still here, still here! He's alive! Look, he's swimming back!"
As Liu Sandao looked up, he saw the man's head indeed emerge from the water. As long as his head was above water, he could breathe, and there was hope of survival.
However, no matter how hard he swam, the man could not swim back. Liu Sandao focused his gaze and saw a water ghost holding him.