Chapter 80 Palawan Sea
Several hours later, the group returned to the vicinity of the Maria.
The journey was generally peaceful, except for a storm along the way that nearly caused us to lose our way.
Everyone on the ship was terrified and looked at Loin with fear on their faces.
The situation was extremely urgent, and the only thing they had to rely on was a small raft.
This ship could be capsized by even the slightest breeze.
Thanks to everyone's concerted efforts and determination, no trouble was caused. Luo Yin also seized the opportunity to quickly confirm the direction they came from and successfully discovered the red tide.
Yes, the main reason they were able to return was because of the Red Tide.
I don't know why, but this phenomenon only occurs in the area where the ships are anchored.
Luo Yin had some suspicions, but the delayed operation prevented her from going to that location to check it out beforehand.
The priority right now was to get up there. The group made noise and successfully attracted the attention of the ship, and soon they climbed up the wooden ladder.
By the time the comrades finishing up came up, more than half an hour had passed.
It's almost 7:30 now, and it's already daylight.
But the fog surrounding them seemed like layers of thin veil, covering everyone's vision.
They not only couldn't see their surroundings clearly, but also felt extremely anxious about their environment.
"You're all back safe and sound, you're all great."
Xia Ming subconsciously counted the number of people in his mind. Seeing that everyone was present and no one was missing, he felt relieved and praised them.
"Come on, breakfast is ready. Let's eat and talk as we head to the cafeteria." Xia Ming and James each led their companions downstairs.
The group quickly sat down together, forming a large circle, with each of the nine participants having a plate of fragrant food in front of them.
In front of Rowan and his friends were classic milk sandwiches, paired with their favorite Spanish ham.
Xia Ming specially asked Chef Zhang to prepare a special meal for him: seafood porridge with side dishes. The fragrant porridge and side dishes made everyone's eyes light up as soon as they were served.
"This smells so good!" Little Du swallowed several times.
"Absolutely, this trip was worth it, I could eat several bowls of rice."
Xia Ming was satisfied with what they saw and was pleased to see that they liked it. "You guys eat first, and we'll talk about the next steps after you finish eating."
Everyone had dark circles under their eyes, but their expressions were very energetic.
Xia Ming, who had stayed up half the night, held the documents with excitement in his eyes.
Luo Yin yawned, her hand holding the spoon pausing and making a rustling sound. She rubbed her eyes from time to time, her gaze unfocused and unsteady.
Although she didn't stay up all night, she did stay up for most of the night. Especially since she has developed a good biological clock over the years, going through all that trouble made her feel terrible.
In the current situation, her eyelids automatically closed as she lowered her head to drink her porridge.
She didn't realize that her little action was being seen by everyone around her and across from her.
In particular, the seats in the ship's canteen are very close together, and people in the front and back rows can almost touch each other with their arms outstretched.
Her little incident not only made Xia Ming and the other senior researchers feel sorry for her, but also amused them; not far away, James Rowan and other foreigners also exchanged glances with their companions.
"Hoo~" Luo Yin stopped eating again, and her breathing became long and even as soon as she stopped moving.
Knowing full well that she had fallen asleep again, Hosen couldn't bear to watch any longer. "Mr. Xia, these are the notes she made on the ship. Please take a look." If there were no problems, he suggested letting her go first.
Xia Ming slipped a cheat sheet into his hand and subconsciously glanced at the two of them.
Seeing Xiao Luo's condition, he showed tenderness and care for the younger generation in his eyes, "Alright, I think Comrade Xiao Luo has had a tough time this time."
"Indeed, Elder Xia. You don't know, Xiao Luo led us through all sorts of turns and actually found those two islands. Amazingly, they were almost identical to the information you gave us. If I hadn't seen it with my own eyes, I really wouldn't have believed it."
"I've seen a lot now; I never imagined that someone could actually have such a keen sense of smell."
"Hahaha, the world is full of wonders!" Upon hearing what the other person said, Rowan suddenly joined the conversation.
Since this cooperative operation, their impressions of each other have improved considerably, and they are even able to exchange a few words.
Xia Mingjiang came over early, relieved to see that the person had returned safely, and then followed them to the cafeteria.
They ran upstairs after finishing their meal and immediately saw her again, standing there unexpectedly.
Luo Yin was fast asleep, her head resting on her arm.
Apart from her, everyone else was discussing and deliberating on the other side.
Xia Mingjiang hurriedly went to find Sister You, and once he brought her over, he took her away. "Let's take her to bed; it's too uncomfortable lying here."
"Leave it to me, you just go and get busy!"
Suddenly, Old Xia, who was in the center of the crowd, slammed his hand on the table and asked, "Where is this on the ground?"
"Does anyone know?"
"This is Guam, and that's Glen Island. Our ship is closer to Guam." Brother Du repeated what Sister Luo had said to him.
"I know what you're talking about, but how is it shown on this map?"
"By the way, let's bring Xiao Luo over and ask her," Researcher Shi said.
Captain Huo, who was always keeping a close eye on what was happening around him, stepped forward to speak. "I know he's gone to rest, and I can say that."
Luo Wengang explained what had happened to his captain, and then he saw that the other side seemed to be arguing.
But something seemed off; they hadn't taken any action.
"Okay, you go first."
"Boom!"
"Buzz buzz buzz!"
Lost in her sleep, Luo Yin had no idea where she was, only vaguely hearing rumbling and buzzing sounds echoing in her ears.
She frowned and shrank further under the covers.
There was nothing she could do to block out the sound. She was quickly woken up, her eyes still blurry, as she looked around.
Where am I?
The brain is as if in hibernation, and memories gradually begin to return.
She slapped her cheeks a few times, "Oh no, how did I fall asleep?"
She put on her shoes and ran outside, bumping into many people along the way, but she didn't stop and rushed straight to the deck.
But when we got up there, we found it was pitch black.
With only a few lights remaining, Loin looked around searching for her companions.
Soon, they spotted the patrolmen in a corner. "Comrade!"
"Comrade Xiao Luo, what are you doing here?"
"Captain Jiang, hello there. I just came up to check on things." When she realized it was Captain Jiang and the others, she was too embarrassed to say that she had almost been scared to death when she woke up, and then she rushed up but couldn't find anyone.
"Oh, you should have just rested. The others have gone to rest. We've successfully shaken off those pirates."
"Really? That's great, no casualties, right?"
Team Leader Jiang was full of pride and smugness. "Of course not. It's all thanks to your risky trip out last night. We chose a route they didn't know and went straight there, successfully avoiding them."
"That's good, then all the effort wasn't wasted."
At this moment, Luo Yin, whose mind was still foggy from sleep, felt rather comfortable as the familiar sea breeze blew in.
"Alright, we'll continue patrolling. Make sure you stay warm. When you get back, come to the bow of the ship, and I'll send someone to take you home." Seeing the caring look in her eyes, as if she were a younger person, Luo Yin agreed.
"Thanks!"
Lost in thought, Luo Yin remained fully conscious up there before preparing to go down.
Upon reaching the bow of the ship, they saw the comrades inside sailing through the night.
“Let me tell you, Palawan Island is so mysterious. It is said that the world’s largest and most precious pearls grow in that sea. There was once a pearl that weighed 13 kilograms and was auctioned for 40 million US dollars.”
"Wow wow~"
"Wow~~"
"Brother Rowan, are you telling the truth?"
Despite their distinct accents, the Eastern and Western companions got along remarkably well.
Rowan nodded with an "of course" expression on his face.
"These are all true. Almost everyone in our country who goes to sea knows this. Ask them if it's true."
His gaze swept over the rest of the crew and sailors, who were all nodding their heads with serious expressions.
"It's all true. The islands of the Philippines are a treasure trove of pearls for the world. Many valuable pearls have been discovered here. It's a pity we don't have many opportunities to come here. I didn't expect to have this chance to come here. I must go into the water and try it."
Not only were the comrades in the room deeply moved, but even Luo Yin was captivated by the music.
If the circumstances allowed, she really wanted to grab the person inside and make him continue talking.
What happened next?
"It is said that in the same waters of Palawan, a few years ago a fisherman found a huge clam. Just looking at the clam's body, it was so big that an adult could lie on it like a bed. At that time, the fisherman's son was trying to get it up, but while he was underwater, he was accidentally swallowed by the clam's open shell. By the time the fisherman found out, his child was already gone."
"It is said that the fishermen later called all the fishermen on the island and finally managed to get it ashore. When they finally managed to open it, they found that the pearl inside was even bigger than the previous one, weighing almost 27 kilograms. Moreover, the pearl inside was not round but shaped like an adult."
"Oh no, this is so tragic. Could it be that his son turned into a pearl?"
"That's very possible. Does that mean the real pearl has already left?"
"No way, there are no gods here, why would they tell mythological stories?"
One of the foreigners nearby added, "No, it was the witch who discovered something strange and replaced the pearl with the person."
"It is said that the pearl that resembled an adult man wearing a turban could reveal different faces from different angles if you looked closely; some people said they saw Muhammad, some said they saw Confucius and Lao Tzu from the East, and some even said they thought it was a miniature version of Shakyamuni."
"Wow, that's amazing! I know Confucius and Lao Tzu, but who are the others?" Someone asked curiously, and those who understood explained it to him.
After hearing this, Luo Yin felt a small flame rise in her heart.
Is it the waters off Palawan?
That's an interesting place; I'd love to go check it out!
Luo Yin hadn't thought about opening oysters before, after all, harvesting pearls from oysters is not the same as fishing with a net.
But overhearing their conversation unexpectedly opened her mind.
This is undoubtedly a great opportunity. Since we've come to the deep sea area, we should give it a try.
Safety should be the top priority.
After being safely returned to her room, Luo Yin succumbed to sleep and quickly fell asleep again.
The ship sailed swiftly, and the seventh day arrived so smoothly that I slept through the entire journey.
Everyone seemed to have suddenly broken free from many constraints, and they became cheerful and talkative. Soon she saw Old Chen again.
The old man looked much more haggard and thinner than I had seen him for a few days.
"Old Chen, have you been missing food? You've lost so much weight." Luo Yin examined him closely as she approached.
"Oh, really?"
"Are you trying to become an immortal? This guy is so thin he's practically a gust of wind. If he stands on the deck any longer, he'll definitely be blown off."
Old Chen recognized her teasing tone and couldn't help but curse, "Nonsense, you brat!"
"Hmph, believe it or not! We're out of danger now, aren't we?"
She wanted to ask about what happened next, but suddenly realized that his current state might be the price for revealing secrets.
"Hey, wait a minute, don't say anything. I was just talking nonsense. Just pretend you didn't hear me!"
Feeling the wind blowing against his body as he drifted upstream, Blind Chen, who was slightly unsteady on his feet, grabbed her arm tightly.
Loin was startled and his arm was pinched painfully.
"Oh, I was just saying that, and here you are!"
"Luo Yin, don't force things to go your way!"
Luo Yin was having a pleasant conversation when she suddenly heard him speak so seriously.
"What?"
Don't force things to go your way. What is there to force?
"Don't scare me! I'm easily frightened." Fearing something might have happened to one of the elders in the family, she grabbed him tightly with her other hand.
"Old Master Chen, could you please tell me more specifically if you're not a member of my family?"
Blind Chen shook his head and simply stopped talking.
"No?"
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