Closer to Revealing My True Self
Chapter 687 - 443: The Taste of Snake?_3

Chapter 687: Chapter 443: The Taste of Snake?_3

"On record, there’s only one. Ten in a box," Gray said.

"Mhm, a survival rate of ninety percent; truly a miracle. Or perhaps there are some that haven’t been recorded. Anyway, here are nine lucky ’little monsters,’" Santos said.

Feng Yi’s brow twitched.

Lucky?

Perhaps it was because he had caused quite a disturbance when analyzing his ancestral abilities last night, which made the large predators in the sea steer clear and thus made the waters near the island quieter and safer?

These sea lizards had actually swum this way, instead of hiding or avoiding the area like other sea creatures.

Maybe they hadn’t gone through that very oppressive period, and were then attracted by the vibrant sea waters?

Feng Yi was guessing all sorts of possibilities in his mind.

But the two special task force members were unaware of the ins and outs.

Santos looked at the sea lizards in front of him.

Although he didn’t know why nine sea lizards had safely arrived here, if they were lucky enough, it was theoretically possible. Otherwise, it was hard to explain.

"Congratulations on their footprint adding another island! As strategic masters of long-distance migration, they always excel at blazing a trail of life through crisis. To the ocean spirit, my respects," Santos said.

While Santos spoke, his steps toward the reef were deliberate, neither light nor heavy.

He took a few steps, then turned back to look at Feng Yi, his eyes questioning: Aren’t you coming?

Feng Yi spread his hands: "They’re scared of me."

"Maybe it’s because you smell of snakes," Captain Santos replied.

Feng Yi’s face showed realization: "Oh, that makes sense."

Wild sea lizards, perhaps having gone through life-and-death escapes from snakes when they were young, have snakes as their natural enemies during their youth—this might be a fear ingrained in their genes.

Seeing Feng Yi’s reaction, Santos walked a distance toward the reef beach, then said to Gray beside him, "He understands that I was just joking just now, right?"

Gray raised an eyebrow but remained silent.

They did not understand Feng Yi well, so it was hard to tell whether he took it seriously or not.

Santos turned to look again; Feng Yi was still standing in place, not approaching.

Glancing again at the sea lizards still sprawled on the rocks, Santos said to Feng Yi, "Why don’t you come over and try?"

"If you say so, but I won’t be responsible if they run away!" Feng Yi took a few steps toward them.

The sea lizards, which had been peaceful on the rocks just a moment ago, suddenly seemed anxious and restless.

As Feng Yi took another couple of steps closer.

The sea lizards on the rocks moved their limbs quickly, scrambling away.

Feng Yi stopped: "So, I’d better stay further away."

Santos’s eyes gradually seemed mysterious.

He didn’t say anything else about Feng Yi coming closer but walked towards the rocks where the sea lizards had been lying, waiting for the sea lizards from the water to emerge.

"I was just making a joke, right?" Santos said to Gray, "Maybe it’s because he interacts with snakes often, so he really does carry a bit of snake scent? Are the sea lizards’ capabilities to distinguish scents that strong? Did you smell anything odd when you were beside him?"

"Nothing," Gray said.

"Then why would the sea lizards be so scared of him?"

"I’m puzzled too. If he hadn’t provided the complete video surveillance, I would have suspected him of abusive behavior."

"Yeah, it’s very strange, there are no snakes here. Could it be... that the scent has become infused?"

"Santos, please allow me to give you a suggestion, as the leader of the investigation team. When speaking to an expert certified by the organization, you could be a little more diplomatic."

"For example?"

"For example, you could say that this is... the professional quality of an expert!"