When the first rays of sunlight pierced through the treetops and spilled onto Xu Shang’s face, he slowly opened his eyes.
Everything around him was tranquil, save for the occasional birdcall in the distance that broke the stillness. Xu Shang stood up and stretched, only to realize it was already nearing noon; the sun shone slantwise through the canopy, casting a dappled pattern on the ground. He turned to look at Yang Mengyi and found her still in a deep, peaceful slumber.
Deciding not to disturb her, Xu Shang resolved to head toward the beast tide alone, wanting to gain a deeper understanding of this mysterious sea.
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