The setting sun cast golden rays upon the sea surface, resembling countless golden snakes dancing about. Seagulls chased behind the yacht, occasionally diving down to peck at fish and shrimp churned up by the propeller. On the deck, Mei Fang and Mei Zi, along with several other young girls, sat on soft reclining chairs, enjoying the gentle sea breeze and the breathtaking sunset.
Mu Lin had finally given in to Mei Zi’s persistent nagging and also wanted to escape the increasing number of influential figures from around the world who were seeking him out for cures. Thus, he decided to take Mei Zi and the other young girls on a sea voyage. Naturally, the yacht they were on was “Blue Shield,” the same one Mu Lin had used before.
At this moment, Mu Lin was inside the yacht’s captain’s cabin, setting the autopilot before heading up to the deck. With no one else accompanying them, Mu Lin had become the leader of this small group. Mei Zi and the others always waited for Mu Lin to join them before having dinner together—it had become an unshakable routine.
Fortunately, after learning from Mu Lin for a while, Mei Fang had become quite skilled in cooking. Otherwise, Mu Lin might have ended up as Mei Zi’s personal chef. The group playfully chatted and laughed as they quickly finished their dinner.
As night fell, Mu Lin arranged for the girls to return to their cabins, anchored the yacht, and prepared to practice his underwater techniques beneath the sea. After confirming that the girls had begun meditating and entered a deep state of cultivation, Mu Lin set up a protective formation to safeguard them and notify him of any disturbances. Then, he quietly slipped off the boat like a fish, vanishing silently into the ocean.
Meanwhile, in London’s Buckingham Palace, the female Prime Minister and her Finance Minister sat together with gloomy expressions, clearly discussing some troubling matter.
George, a top graduate from Cambridge University, had always been prominent at the World Economic Forum due to his intellect. He had enjoyed great success, but now, the Finance Minister’s expression was dark and ominous, and even the Prime Minister’s face was far from cheerful.
“George, is there really no way left to convince the Fox family and their companies to stay?” sighed the Prime Minister helplessly. “This time, another major family has left our country. Counting the Fox family, that’s the fourth family to leave this month. Their departure is a tremendous blow to our empire’s economy.”
“Yes, Madam Prime Minister,” replied the Finance Minister, scratching his thinning hair in frustration. “The Fox family hasn’t gone to extremes yet—they’ve only relocated to neutral Switzerland, and their businesses are moving slowly, giving us some time to prepare. But if they had followed the example of the Linke family and completely shut down their operations and moved all their equipment, the damage would have been far worse. I still don’t understand why these families left without even a word, ignoring all the preferential policies we offered. Have we offended them somehow, or have they simply lost their minds? Why would they abandon such a profitable market? Could it be that some nation or organization is plotting against us?”
“I’ve been in contact with the U.S. President several times through secure lines, and they remain our steadfast ally. Aside from them, I can’t think of any other nation or organization daring enough or powerful enough to oppose our empire.
“But the fact that I can’t identify who is behind this prevents me from taking effective remedial action. I’ve reached out to these families that have left our empire, even visiting them in person, but they say nothing, only offering vague excuses that it’s part of their family’s strategic plans and not targeted at any specific country.
“Frankly, if we can’t find a solution soon, within six months, our current government will be forced to resign due to public discontent. That would be unprecedented in our empire’s history.” After speaking, the Prime Minister’s expression darkened. Her previously well-maintained complexion now appeared rough and aged, adding years to her appearance.
As soon as Mu Lin entered the water, he began circulating his true energy. On the boat, he had dared not release his full power for fear of harming the young girls. Using abdominal breathing, he slowly descended into the deep sea.
This was the Atlantic Ocean, far deeper than the English Channel, and Mu Lin wanted to test how deep he could go. One hundred meters… two hundred… three hundred… five hundred. Upon reaching the seabed at five hundred meters, Mu Lin felt no discomfort.
After adjusting slightly to the pressure, Mu Lin extended his spiritual senses. The filtered sunlight barely reached this depth, leaving the ocean floor as dark as a moonless night on land. Unlike the vibrant coral reefs and colorful fish of the shallower waters, this place was desolate. Only soft-bodied creatures inhabited this abyss—no threat to Mu Lin.
He sensed a massive amount of yin energy in the seawater, far greater than any found on land. Although he couldn’t absorb it directly or neutralize the yang energy within him, he hoped to use this yin energy to refine and purify his inner power.
His method involved releasing his true energy outward, allowing it to be filtered by the yin energy in the seawater. While this wouldn’t neutralize the yang energy, it would reduce its fiery intensity, making his energy more refined and balanced.
In this deep sea, at five hundred meters below the surface, Mu Lin dared not release his energy recklessly. One mistake could mean disaster.
Carefully, he extended his energy like a thin thread, much like a spider spinning its invisible silk. After reaching a certain distance, he retracted the thread, creating a circulation of energy within the water. He felt the heat in his dantian lessen, replaced by a sense of calm and refinement. Suppressing his inner excitement, he extended his spiritual senses, monitoring the surrounding deep-sea environment in case of any unexpected danger. After all, no one had ever witnessed what truly existed in these depths—who knew what creatures lurked here?
Finally, Mu Lin completely relaxed his body, balancing internal and external pressure. After protecting his internal organs, he could now move freely along the seabed, just like the soft-bodied creatures around him.
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