Xi Zhongcang's arrows were extremely accurate. Although they could not directly cause fatal damage to the fish monster, they could continuously deplete its stamina.
Just as the mutated fish was only a step away from them, a beam of light descended from the sky.
The next second, a long, rectangular thing stuck to the mutated fish's fin.
Upon closer inspection—it's a talisman!
It turned out that Chu Zhiqin had been hiding in a secluded corner on the mountaintop, observing the situation below.
She had tied the talisman to the stone beforehand, and when the time was right, she quickly aimed at the mutated fish monster from a high place and threw the "binding talisman" down.
In an instant, the talisman emitted a dazzling light, which quickly spread out and formed a glowing rope.
These ropes, as if alive, were tightly wrapped around the fish monster, binding it firmly.
The fish-monster struggled in terror, trying to break free from the ropes, but the binding spell was incredibly powerful, and no matter how hard it struggled, it could not break free.
It lay aground on the rocks, emitting painful roars that echoed across the sea, sending chills down one's spine.
"Plan is going smoothly!" Xi Xi shouted inwardly, unable to hide her excitement. She took a deep breath, then reached out her right hand and skillfully pulled out the multi-bladed scythe from her waist.
The light blade slipped easily through the crack in the rock, just enough to graz the fish monster's massive back.
Now that Xi Xi was at ease, she began to scrape the fish monster's back with a knife-like motion.
While this attack method is somewhat cheating, unable to be fatal and quite cumbersome, it is safe and reliable, with each strike hitting the mutated fish's flesh directly.
Sure enough, the fish monster was in great pain from the series of attacks, letting out low groans, but its body still writhed desperately, trying to break free of its restraints.
Just as Xi Xi was concentrating on slaying the fish monster, suddenly, the fish monster's mouth opened wide, and a stream of dark blue liquid gushed out like a fountain.
The liquid was sticky and had a pungent smell; it spread out and splashed onto the surrounding rocks.
In an instant, the reef seemed to be corroded by sulfuric acid, quickly becoming riddled with holes and emitting thick smoke. Seeing this, Xi Xi's heart tightened; she secretly rejoiced that she hadn't chosen close combat, otherwise the consequences would have been unimaginable.
Thinking this, Xi Xi increased the pressure on her hands, gritting her teeth as she continued to swing the light blade. The mutated fish's body trembled under the dual attacks of the light blade scythe and the fire arrows.
Time passed second by second, and Xi Xi's arms began to ache slightly from the repeated exertion over a long period of time, but she never stopped what she was doing.
Half an hour later, the fish monster finally collapsed. Its body stopped moving, and its blood stained the surrounding seawater red.
The father and daughter walked out of the cave together, but Xi Xi was still worried. She tiptoed over the eroded and unrecognizable rocks, gripped the sickle tightly, and slashed them a few more times.
Looking at the enormous carcass of the fish monster, the tension in their hearts gradually dissipated, though the air was still filled with the salty smell of seawater and a faint trace of blood.
Xi Xi began to examine the fish monster's corpse. The mutated fish's appearance was truly bizarre, with large muscles growing along its back, quite different from ordinary fish. This was probably the fundamental reason why its giant fins were so powerful.
If they hadn't been on this island, but on the cross-sea bridge, the RV would have looked like a fragile leaf in front of this fish monster.
Thinking about this, Xi Xi couldn't help but feel a lingering fear.
Xi Zhongcang took out a small knife from his waist and began to dissect the mutated fish. He painstakingly cut open the fish's belly, his movements skilled and steady.
However, as his gaze swept over what was in front of him, his brows gradually furrowed.
Apart from some undigested residue inside the fish's stomach, no venom glands were found, and its mouth was filled with sharp teeth; no organs capable of spraying corrosive venom were observed.
Xi Xi shook her head and said, "It seems that the mutation of this fish monster is far more complex than we imagined."
Finally, Xi's father could only sigh helplessly: "Forget it, let's cut off the head of this fish monster and throw it into the sea first. Keeping it is a potential hazard."
With that, he swiftly and cleanly severed the mutated fish's head. The enormous head rolled to the ground, its eyes still wide open.
Xi Xi and Xi Zhongcang each grabbed one side of the fish monster's head and used all their strength to drag it into the sea.
The father and daughter then returned to the mountaintop together.
Meanwhile, the neighboring camp was in chaos. People were shouting and trying to rescue the wounded. Cries and wails mingled together, making it unsettling to listen to.
Just as they were thinking of stepping aside to avoid it, the scarred man walked towards them with a solemn expression, expressing his deep gratitude to the father and daughter for slaying the fish monster.
Moreover, he became increasingly enthusiastic as he spoke, and his words seemed to imply an intention to recruit Xi Zhongcang's family into the organization.
Xi Zhongcang smiled faintly and said, "This is all for everyone's safety; we're just protecting ourselves. This fish monster is not to be underestimated. We need to report this to the organization as soon as possible, so I won't talk to you any longer." He casually made up a lie and politely declined.
The scarred man nodded with some regret, but the smile on his face gradually faded: "Our team also lost two elderly and weak people who fell into the sea and could not be rescued... But fortunately, the rest of them only suffered minor injuries, the most serious of whom only lost a leg."
Hearing this, Xi Zhongcang couldn't help but feel a pang of sadness.
Xi Xi, standing to the side, observed the wounded around her. Although the wounds looked somewhat gruesome, in this frigid region, as long as they were treated properly, they should not easily become infected and should heal relatively well.
Thinking of this, she felt a little more at ease.
Before leaving, Xi Zhongcang added, "It is currently unknown whether this fish is poisonous. You should remind the public not to let them get close, in case of any unforeseen circumstances."
Not long after the father and daughter returned to the RV, the scarred man's father, who had somehow slipped out of the crowd, clicked his tongue and said to his son:
"See? I told you, that fish was too big for them to carry. They'd definitely try to curry favor with the organization and then sneak it away! They call it that, but they're just afraid we'll get a share..."
"In my opinion, we should get there first and get the fish monster's body! It's such a big fish, we can eat it for a long time!"
As the old man spoke, he sucked in his saliva, his eyes filled with greed...
Meanwhile, back in the RV, Xi Xi and Xi Zhongcang changed into clean clothes under Chu Zhiqin's worried gaze and tidied themselves up inside and out using a cleaning talisman.
After everything was arranged, Xi Zhongcang mysteriously took the item out of the lucky bag.
"What is this?!" Chu Zhiqin asked, slightly surprised, but the answer was obvious—
This is what the father and daughter pulled out of the fish's belly.
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