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Chapter 4257: The Demeanor of One Asking for Help

"Thump, thump, thump, thump, thump!" Sounds of pounding occasionally came from around the ship.

Several sweating sailors ran up, urgently telling Long Hui, "Young Master, Young Master, this is bad. Something is vigorously chiseling at the bottom of the ship. If it gets punctured and the lower cabin leaks, the whole ship might be done for!"

Long Hui's heart sank. "It's the saber-toothed fish."

In these vast waters, if the ship were punctured, they would have to rely on flying.

But directions at sea are hard to discern. If they flew in the wrong direction and had to start over, it would be troublesome!

Moreover, even the strongest flying spiritual beast couldn't fly day and night for over ten days.

But they couldn't just stop anywhere on the water unless they encountered a small island.

Based on his experience, the nearest ferry crossing wouldn't be reached until tomorrow night.

If they were to change ships there, they might get lucky and buy one immediately, or they might have to wait if their luck was bad.

"Jiang Song, take ten men and guard the bottom of the ship's cabin."

"Clear out those saber-toothed fish as much as possible."

"Yes!"

"Aohai, come with me to see the Crown Princess and them." Long Hui took a deep breath, closing his eyes tiredly.

There were still so many days left on this journey. If he didn't get along with the little Crown Princess, this trip would truly be unbearable.

He also blamed himself. Knowing that the little Crown Princess tolerated no nonsense, he had deliberately used the corpse puppet to test her.

As a result, he tried to steal a chicken but lost the rice, almost costing his sister Long Xiangyun her life.

Long Hui brought Aohai to the second floor of the ship and knocked on the little Crown Princess's cabin door.

It was Mu Xingchen who opened the door.

Long Hui was slightly startled, meeting Mu Xingchen's gaze.

Upon entering, he found the Feng Changqing brothers also in the room, drinking tea.

The little Crown Princess was sitting by the window, propping her chin up and staring at the surging river outside.

Hearing Long Hui enter, she didn't even turn her head.

Long Hui cupped his hands to everyone. "Everyone's here."

"Young Master Long, what's the matter?" Mo Lian subtly raised an eyebrow, his gaze on the person before him half-smiling, half-not.

In truth, they knew perfectly well why Long Hui had sought them out at this hour.

However, when asking for help, one should have the proper demeanor of one asking for help. Hearing Long Hui say it himself felt more satisfying.

Long Hui felt a bit awkward, but he was indeed someone who could adapt to circumstances.

Cupping his hands to Crown Prince Mo and the others, Long Hui smiled. "Crown Prince, everyone, the situation is quite urgent now. Underneath the ship's cabin outside, mutated saber-toothed fish have gathered. We need your assistance."

"Of course, I've already sent my clan members down to clear them out, but there are so many saber-toothed fish that they might not be able to handle them all."

"If the brothers of the Feng clan could help, things should be easier to resolve."

"Additionally, that zither-playing corpse puppet outside," Long Hui forced a bitter smile. "You all must have seen it just now. This corpse puppet is of an extremely high rank. Without your help, we truly can't handle it."

"I hope..." Long Hui awkwardly cupped his hands to everyone. "You all will lend a hand."

Mu Xingchen glanced at him indifferently. "Young Master Long, you're too polite. It is indeed our duty, after all, we are also on this ship, so helping is only right."

"However, can Young Master Long guarantee that your clan members won't secretly attack people from behind?" Mu Xingchen said blandly. "We wouldn't want to be dealing with our companions behind us while we're trying to help."