There are monsters in the sea, and people dare not go out to fish, so several family members will starve to death.
As the village chief, my father led the way in kneeling in the ancestral hall to pray for blessings from the ancestors, but it was to no avail.
The bearded man suggested, "I have a good way to appease the sea monster's anger."
According to ancient records, offering a cow, a pig, three chickens, and a young woman of marriageable age to the sea monster can ensure the village's safety for a hundred years.
The villagers, having exhausted all other options, unanimously agreed with this method, especially a few who had returned from the sea, who were the most vocal in their support.
"Try it! Can you bear to watch children go hungry, and watch the elderly, women, and children starve to death?"
The village chief was embarrassed. "Pigs and cattle are fine, but young women of marriageable age... who would be willing to offer their daughter to a sea monster?"
Everyone lowered their heads and remained silent.
The bearded man declared confidently, "The bride offered to Lord Sea Monster must be the most beautiful and kindest girl. If he gets angry, we're doomed."
"The most beautiful girl in the whole village is Yu Ruo, with red lips and white teeth, and a slender figure. The sea monster would definitely like her."
In just a few words, the crowd decided a person's fate.
Yu Ruo was completely unaware of this and fell asleep after dinner.
In her dazed state, she found it increasingly difficult to breathe and lost control of her hands and feet; it felt as if she were bound.
Yu Ruo was startled. The salty seawater rushed into her mouth and nose, making it impossible for her to see or hear anything.
A gaping maw snapped down at the head, carrying a strong, foul stench.
"Delicious humans, I love them the most, slurp~~"
Yu Ruo closed her eyes, and all she could hear was the roaring sound of the water.
Are there really monsters in the sea? Why is she in the sea?
There was no time to think; sharp teeth were about to pierce him, and a series of explosions rang out.
Rumble!!
The powerful thrust caused her to plummet rapidly into the abyss.
Yu Ruo was completely unable to move, and could only watch helplessly as her life slowly slipped away.
She's dying...
A cool touch came from her wrist, and a pulling force tugged her upwards, her soft breaths brushing against her face.
Someone is there. Who is it?
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