As long as it was a demon sealed by Guanshanhai, Liu Nanfeng could borrow its abilities, and Liu Yuancai, the water ghost, was naturally no exception.
But it was only after Liu Nanfeng borrowed his abilities that he understood his pain.
Although he could move freely in the water, and even merge with the currents.
But because he had drowned, that bone-chilling cold and suffocating feeling still followed him incessantly.
Fortunately, Liu Nanfeng's physique was exceptionally strong at this time, so he could endure this discomfort.
Of course, the feeling of being one with the river water was incredibly intoxicating.
Liu Nanfeng swam alongside the fish in the water, and the fish had no idea there was a human beside them.
He dove to the riverbed, grabbed a handful of silt, and stirred up swirling clouds of murky river water.
He also found a giant turtle on the riverbed. Liu Nanfeng gently stepped on its shell with his foot, and the giant turtle seemed oblivious.
Fish, grass turtles, crabs, river mussels, and other creatures formed a wondrous underwater scene. Moreover, Liu Nanfeng discovered that even at the deepest parts of the riverbed, his vision was not obstructed, and he could see extremely far.
However, the scenery in his eyes was only in black and white, which was not perfect.
But soon, a vibrant fiery red appeared in his eyes. He saw a small, fiery red carp swimming towards him, perched on the back of a Yangtze finless porpoise.
If it wasn't the little carp, who else could it be? Liu Nanfeng had notified her earlier using a conch shell while on the shore.
However, the fact that she was the only splash of red in Liu Nanfeng's black and white vision indicated the little carp's uniqueness.
Despite her small size, with her dragon bloodline, she was the overlord of the water.
She swayed her little head, looking around. This little thing, being a fish herself, actually had a fish mount. The thought was amusing.
So, with a thought, Liu Nanfeng swam towards her.
At this moment, he had completely merged with the river water, so none of the animals in the river could detect his presence.
But the little carp was different. As Liu Nanfeng moved, she immediately detected his presence and opened her small mouth, spitting out a stream of water at him.
Like a high-pressure gun, it directly pierced the river water, forming a high-pressure water jet. Liu Nanfeng quickly dodged to the side in fright.
He hadn't expected the little carp to be so powerful in the water.
Although she couldn't see Liu Nanfeng's appearance, the little carp sensed his evasion, immediately became guarded, gently moved her two red fins, and sent two huge water blades cutting towards Liu Nanfeng.
"Stop, stop, it's me."
Frightened, Liu Nanfeng quickly revealed his form and begged for mercy.
"Gurgle, gurgle..."
Seeing that it was Liu Nanfeng, the little carp showed excitement and blew out a string of bubbles.
Then, she swam rapidly around Liu Nanfeng's body, full of life and joy.
Liu Nanfeng transformed into a stream of water again, enveloping the little carp, and swam towards the surface.
The little carp was not afraid at all. She even swam into his transparent body a few times.
Liu Nanfeng broke through the surface and climbed ashore. countless streams of water flowed down from his hair, eyebrows, ears, and nostrils.
These were the characteristics of a water ghost. He had borrowed the water ghost's abilities, and these characteristics also manifested in him.
The little carp leaped out of the water, flashed in the air, and transformed into a cute little girl in a red dress, falling from the sky.
Liu Nanfeng quickly reached out and caught her.
"Goo goo goo..."
The little carp let out her goose-like laughter.
Then, holding Liu Nanfeng's face, she asked in surprise, "Big brother, did you drown like Shui Sheng?"
Before Liu Nanfeng could speak, her little face flushed red. She clenched her small fists and swung her clumsy punches, her face full of anger, saying, "Did Sister Ao do it? She's such a big bully! We should have let Mother spank her last time."
"No, she didn't do anything to me, and I didn't drown. But I really have to thank you for calling your mother for help last time. Otherwise, I probably would have been done for."
As Liu Nanfeng spoke, he detached himself from the water ghost state.
As the ability was shed, Liu Nanfeng returned to his refreshed appearance.
"Huh?"
The little carp curiously reached out and pinched Liu Nanfeng's face, confirming that he was indeed fine.
Then, she let out a deep sigh.
"Alas..."
o(╯□╰)o
Isn't it good that I'm not dead? Why are you sighing? Seeing the little one's disappointed expression, Liu Nanfeng also felt a bit awkward.
"If you had drowned, you could have stayed in the water and played with me, goo goo goo..."
As if thinking of something wonderful, the little carp let out her goose-like laughter again.
Liu Nanfeng carried her to the dike. There were few people and cars here, and it was a secluded spot that few people frequented. This was also why the little carp's mother allowed her to come ashore here to "breathe" every time.
It was already dark. The night sky was filled with stars. Under the dim streetlights, mosquitoes flew about. A gentle breeze blew, and the river waves lapped softly against the shore, creating a perfect night scene.
Upon reaching the dike, Liu Nanfeng put the little one down, letting her walk on her own.
The little one ran a short distance, lay on the dike, and let out a "crowing" sound towards the river.
"What are you doing?" Liu Nanfeng asked curiously, seeing her excitement.
"Sister Yu Chan said that's how roosters crow. I'm a big rooster now, calling Sister Yu Chan to wake up and stop sleeping."
"Is that so?"
Liu Nanfeng gently stroked her little head with affection. The little one had always lived in the water and had probably never seen a chicken before, though she had eaten quite a few.
"Let's go, I have candy in my car." Liu Nanfeng walked to his car by the roadside, opened the door, and took out a small bag of candy.
This was put in by Su Jinxiu, mainly to prepare for Yu Huilan in case she got carsick. He had to commend Su Jinxiu's thoughtfulness here.
Various flavors of fruit candy could relieve Yu Huilan's carsickness.
"So sweet."
Liu Nanfeng peeled one for her. The little one put it in her mouth and immediately showed an excited expression.
"These are all for you."
Liu Nanfeng took out a few from the bag and gave her the rest.
"Thank you, you're a great person."
The little carp didn't stand on ceremony. She took them and clutched them tightly, as if afraid someone would snatch them away.
"What have you been doing these past few days?"
Liu Nanfeng reached out, picked her up, and placed her in the passenger seat. He then opened the car door and stood beside it, chatting with her.
"Mother said it's very dangerous outside these days and wouldn't let me go out. I could only play with Sister Yu Chan and help Mother with chores every day. Mother gave me yellow stones and said they were wages, and they could be exchanged for a lot of money. I'll bring them to you next time, okay?"
"Thank you, but you don't need to bring them to me. You keep them for yourself."
Liu Nanfeng shook his head and refused. The ones she gave him last time were still at home.
Unexpectedly, the little one's small mouth pouted, and her big eyes welled up with tears, giving the impression that if you don't accept them, she would cry.
"Alright, I'll take them if you want them. I'll help you exchange them for money and buy you delicious food."
"Okay."
The little one kicked her feet happily upon hearing this.
"Sister Yu Chan didn't want me to come earlier, saying it was too late and she wanted to sleep. I didn't want to sleep, so I ran away..." The little carp said triumphantly.
Liu Nanfeng was startled and quickly walked to the dike to look at the river. However, the rolling river water and the darkness of the river surface made it impossible to see anything.
"Your mother and Sister Yu Chan will definitely worry about you if you ran away secretly. You should go back soon." Liu Nanfeng said, picking up the little carp and walking back towards the dike.
Halfway down the steps, he saw a woman standing by the river where they had just come ashore, looking at them with a smile. If it wasn't Zhu Yuchan, who else could it be?