Everyone had the same thought.
However, tearing open the internal organs with their bare hands didn't seem easy, so they set their sights on the ivory tusk in Li Ye's hand.
"Li Ye, why don't you lend us the ivory? We'll clean it for you later."
Since Li Ye had pried out the ivory, everyone implicitly assumed it belonged to him.
Initially, it wasn't a rare item, but after Li Ye used it to break open the walrus's belly, its status was elevated. It could now be considered a defensive weapon.
In this dangerous marine park, possessing such a sturdy weapon was everyone's wish.
Li Ye glanced at the bloody internal organs and firmly shook his head.
It was disgusting enough to break open the walrus's belly with it. Lacking a suitable weapon here, he was temporarily using the ivory tusk, and he was unwilling to touch these things unless absolutely necessary.
Even if he didn't have to do it himself, even if others cleaned it for him afterward.
Mei Nan was the one who asked. He wasn't expecting much, as Li Ye lacked a sense of collective honor and was quite individualistic. Thus, he wasn't surprised by his refusal.
Not only Mei Nan, but no one inside felt surprised.
However, it was different for Li Zi'ang and his group. After all, they were temporarily staying here by chance.
With the desire to survive and get out, they would have readily agreed to contribute something.
But having witnessed Li Ye kill the walrus with a wooden stick and then pull out an ivory tusk with his bare hands, they understood his immense strength.
Therefore, even if they felt dissatisfied, these people wouldn't easily show it.
Since they couldn't borrow the ivory tusk, they had to find another way.
Just as everyone was at a loss, Li Ye silently walked up to the walrus. There was still one ivory tusk left. The others couldn't do anything with it, but for Li Ye, the butcher, prying out a tusk was a simple matter.
He already had one for himself, and though he wouldn't lend out his own, he could help extract another.
Everyone hadn't noticed yet; they were searching for tools elsewhere to cut open the internal organs.
As a last resort, Mei Nan had prepared to tear it open with his bare hands.
He couldn't constantly act as a teacher or a commander. Despite his age, he was unwilling to admit defeat.
He wanted to set an example, taking on the dirty, tiring, and heavy tasks.
He couldn't match the young people in physical strength or mental agility. His only advantage was his age, which commanded respect, but he couldn't rely solely on that to survive.
Mei Nan was a very clear-headed person, and his actions were always purposeful.
Just as everyone was contemplating various ideas, a dull thud suddenly sounded.
They followed the sound and saw Li Ye holding another bloody ivory tusk, his fingertips gently holding the highest point, careful to avoid any bloodstains.
"Who wants this?" His voice was crisp and clear, perfectly matching his unapproachable face.
Everyone immediately reacted, exclaiming, "I do! I do!"
A new weapon appearing out of nowhere was something everyone desired.
Unfortunately, there was only one ivory tusk, so Mei Nan was the first to take it.
Li Ye stepped back, leaning against the side and watching everyone busy themselves.
The most crucial thing now was to find clues related to the key, so the ownership of the ivory tusk wasn't worth arguing over.
Everyone respected Mei Nan, who was older and had been a teacher for over twenty years. Li Zi'ang, representing their group, asked Mei Nan, "Teacher Mei, who do you think should examine the internal organs?"
Mei Nan took the ivory tusk from Li Ye and said in a low voice, "I'll do it!"
No one objected. They formed a circle around him as he began his work.
All eyes were on the internal organs. They watched intently as Mei Nan used the ivory tusk to probe, afraid of missing any detail.
The ivory tusk was indeed very useful, like a short, ivory-white blade, its sharp tip capable of lightly scratching a finger.
Mei Nan worked meticulously, but unfortunately, he flipped through all the internal organs, even puncturing them with the ivory tusk.
The walrus's stomach contained all sorts of things, including partially chewed pieces of tender meat and a small finger with faded red nail polish.
A pungent, foul odor permeated the entire room. Those gathered closely were already breathing through their mouths, holding their noses.
Mei Nan suffered the most. Breathing through his mouth wasn't enough; he had to hold his breath, and when he couldn't anymore, he would take a deep inhale.
It was unclear whether this method was to ward off the stench or to torture himself. He couldn't help but gag several times.
Finally, finding nothing, Mei Nan couldn't bear it any longer. He dropped the ivory tusk and ran to the side, vomiting with his back to everyone.
Some couldn't believe that after working for so long, nothing was found. They picked up the ivory tusk and continued searching.
After searching twice with no results, everyone was dejected.
After all the effort, the eggs they had eaten earlier were completely digested. Some experienced a relapse of stomach problems, clutching their bellies with pained expressions.
The others were also not feeling well. They had pinned all their hopes on the walrus, and after all the struggle, pushing and kicking, they found nothing.
Fortunately, no one complained, as it wasn't an individual's idea.
Mei Nan was also secretly relieved. This method was his suggestion. Although everyone agreed, the idea originated from him, and he felt some responsibility.
Fortunately, he hadn't spoken with absolute certainty, so there was still room for maneuver.
Now, enduring intense hunger, coupled with the nauseating smell emanating from the dissected walrus, was torture for anyone who could still breathe in the room.
Ning Wei had already gone to the side to sleep. Since there were no clues and no food, she intended to ensure she got enough rest.
Li Ye guarded her side and also began to feign sleep.
Everyone followed suit, walking over.
After toiling here for a while, everyone was truly exhausted and quickly fell asleep with their eyes closed.
Only Li Ye remained awake.
After Zhang Haiyang released the walrus, he had expected a very bloody and thrilling scene. To his disappointment, before his walrus could even enter the fray, it was killed by a man and a woman.
While lamenting this, his eyes lit up as he looked at Ning Wei and Li Ye.
They were handsome and beautiful, truly his ideal mermaids.
Moreover, the fact that the two of them, with their own strength, had killed the formidable walrus was enough to prove their immense power.
Especially Li Ye, who delivered the fatal blow with the ivory tusk. Zhang Haiyang adored his aloof demeanor, which perfectly matched his imagined Merman King!