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The speedboat's roaring propellers churned up a trail of silvery-white spray on the sea surface, like pearls brushing against the face, mixed with the salty sea breeze, bringing an ice-cool chill.
Lu Yuan's thoughts drifted back to more than sixty years ago; back then, he darted among the major cities of the Rize Civilization, feeling a similar thrill of speed.
"Conch, if that thing shows up, you hit me with the battle buff first."
"We communicate if possible, and if not, we fight and thrash it!"
"Understood."
At critical moments, his companions had always been reliable.
The Undying Giant Turtle, unaware that Lu Yuan harbored a tree and a conch in his mind, chirped incessantly, "Bro, what's the plan? I'll take the hits, you deal the damage?"
"As you know, Mr. Turtle, although I'm tough, my attack power isn't high."