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In the deep silence of the night, they could only hear something splashing through the water, an oddity indeed. What was strange about it? If the flood had already risen to the mountaintop, it would have been a roaring torrent; how could there be no gusting winds or crashing waves—just the sound of something moving through the water with splashes?

Lin Suqing and Qing Youmeng had already made up their minds about this peculiarity.

"Ah, we must have caught the attention of a monster," Lin Suqing said with a laugh, earning a cold glance from Qing Youmeng.

No matter the time, no matter whether the opponent was strong or weak, she never let her guard down. It was a sign of respect for her adversary, as well as for herself.

Yet, Lin Suqing held her hand to prevent her from preparing for defense and asked, "Do you know what kind of monster is coming?"