"???"
Chen Shu was slightly stunned, completely bewildered by the Shark Emperor's words.
He raised an eyebrow. "What's up? You seem a little scared?"
"I know your cooperation with Long Yuan is fake..."
The Shark Emperor stated with certainty. During the days of pursuit, it had also figured some things out.
"Oh?"
Chen Shu said nothing further, merely gesturing for the other to continue.
"Your blood feud with Long Yuan is irreconcilable. Cooperation is impossible."
The Shark Emperor buzzed, "But I have no enmity with your Huaguo. From beginning to end, I have never attacked you..."
"We can cooperate!"
It dropped a bombshell, its words astonishing.
Ning Bufan inwardly sneered but said calmly, "So, you're going to betray your own race?"
"What do you mean betray?"
The Shark Emperor, with its peculiar perspective, said, "Those who are enemies with humans are ferocious beasts. Those who cooperate with you can't be called ferocious beasts anymore?"
"Quite interesting..."
Ning Bufan smiled faintly and said, "But you need to show some sincerity, don't you?"
The Shark Emperor's gaze was firm. "I can swear a blood oath, never to attack Huaguo. How about that?"
"It's acceptable, but not enough!"
Chen Shu immediately chimed in, "You've been chasing Brother Han Fei for so long, don't you owe any compensation for emotional distress?"
"What do you want?"
"Ten Legendary Materials!"
"Roar!"
The Shark Emperor turned its head instantly, not bothering to respond...
You truly dare to think...
"No, make it cheaper, five!"
Chen Shu chased after it again, saying, "Having allies as powerful as us, it's not a loss, is it?"
The Shark Emperor turned back, coldly stating, "Then you killed millions of my ferocious beasts. How should this debt be settled?"
"Let's just call it even."
"???"
The Shark Emperor's massive body trembled. It had never encountered such a shameless person!
"If you have no sincerity, then forget it!"
The Shark Emperor retracted its previous thought and left the place without taking another step.
It had seen the murderous intent in Chen Shu's eyes.
In fact, it had no intention of forming an alliance; it was merely a delaying tactic, hoping Chen Shu would first seek revenge on other ferocious beasts.
"No, we can talk some more!"
Chen Shu quickly tried to salvage the situation, not expecting the other to be so irresolute.
"It's already gone..."
Ning Bufan shook his head and said seriously, "Chen Pi, creatures of different species will always have different intentions. Humans and ferocious beasts are mortal enemies; an alliance is impossible!"
Chen Shu nodded. "I know."
"..."
Ning Bufan's mouth twitched. "Then why were you so eager?"
"Wasn't it just to get some benefits?"
Chen Shu raised an eyebrow and said earnestly, "Besides, who says you can't strike first against an ally?"
"..."
Ning Bufan's lips twitched. He realized he had underestimated Chen Shu; this guy's bottom line was too low...
"What a pity..."
Chen Shu shook his head. "I originally intended to use the guise of an alliance to scheme against the Shark Emperor immediately!"
He knew the Shark Emperor was also feigning alliance,
But he was confident he could have struck first!
"Alright, let's head back to the country first."
Ning Bufan smiled. Being allies with this fellow would likely mean being sold and still having to count the money...
Soon, the two once again set foot on land.
On the eastern coastline, over a million people had gathered, densely packed, all with expectant faces.
They were the compatriots and family members about to return, waiting there long in advance.
Many, upon seeing their returning loved ones, couldn't help but shed tears of joy and embrace tightly.
"Brother Han Fei is back!"
Just then, a surprised voice echoed above the crowd.
Everyone's expression froze, then they all turned their gazes towards the sea ahead.
They saw a young man in a black trench coat, his face haggard, approaching them, his body even trembling, looking as if he were about to collapse.
"Brother Han Fei!"
Someone shouted, their eyes welling up with tears. They looked at him with solemn respect, as if venerating a returning hero!
Chen Shu's feat of single-handedly holding back the entire sea had been widely publicized across the nation by the authorities!
In this chaotic era, heroes who could stand up were needed; at the very least, they could stabilize people's hearts!
Although Chen Shu's appearance was not that of a typical hero, the authorities had no choice but to push him forward...
"Nanjiang Han Fei!"
"Nanjiang Han Fei!"
For a moment, the entire coastline echoed with thunderous cheers, soaring to the heavens!
Everyone's eyes were filled with reverence, like pilgrims gazing up at Chen Shu in the sky!
Chen Shu and Ning Bufan looked at an elderly man in the air.
The old gentleman smiled slightly, nodded at the two of them, and said no more.
"Cough cough..."
Seeing this, Chen Shu turned to the crowd. He raised his trembling right hand in a wave, but couldn't stop coughing, making him look like he was on his last breath...
"No... what's wrong with you?!"
Ning Bufan beside him quickly supported Chen Shu. "Weren't you fine just now? How come you look like you're about to drop dead..."
"Principal, I... I'm fine..."
Chen Shu took a deep breath, making it seem as if he couldn't catch his breath...
He quietly turned on the device's amplification function and said hoarsely, "As long as my compatriots can return safely, my life and death are already inconsequential..."
"..."
Ning Bufan's lips twitched. He suddenly felt an urge to beat Chen Shu up...
In an instant, the crowd below was filled with tears. For the first time, they felt Chen Shu's presence was so majestic!
"If I were given another chance, I would make the same choice!"
Chen Shu's expression was weak, but his tone was full of determination. He then sighed, saying, "But regrettably, there were still quite a few casualties during this Great Return..."
"Brother Han Fei, you did your best!"
"Yes, without you, we probably would have been wiped out!"
The people below consoled him. Let alone a Gold Beast Master, even a Legendary might not have done better!
"Thank you for your understanding..."
Chen Shu's eyes were filled with relief. He then walked towards the old man.
Before he even got close, he spat out a mouthful of blood, making the crowd directly below incredibly anxious!
"..."
The old gentleman's lips twitched. "Kid, can your acting be any less than your conscience?"
"That, Old Sir..."
Chen Shu approached the elder and said,
"When will my one trillion Huaxia points be settled? My injuries are too severe..."
"What the hell?!"