The storm was too strong, causing Xu Chen and their boat to lose control, and it seemed like there was a risk of sinking at any moment.

Star Dance woke everyone up.

In the pouring rain, they saw a small deserted island ahead.

"We should try to dock and wait for the storm to pass before setting sail again!" Qingyin said.

"Yes!" the sisters nodded.

The wind was just right, and the boat ran aground on the sandy beach of the deserted island.

At this point, everyone had no time to worry about the rain and came out together to anchor the boat and secure it with ropes.

"The water tank is broken! There might be a spring in the woods! Let's go find some!" Gamesh exclaimed with concern.

So Xu Chen and Izayoi went to find water.

"Be careful!" Qingyin worriedly reminded them.

"We don't know anything about this island, there might be dangerous monsters, beasts, or natives here!" Star Dance frowned.

"It's okay, I'll take my weapon with me!" Xu Chen touched the short knife at his waist.

Izayoi also carried a ninja sword.

"The island isn't that big, just a few kilometers in diameter. We'll be back soon. Qingyin, please watch over the boat!" Xu Chen shouted.

Because Gamesh was too exhausted, and Star Dance needed to repair the damaged part from the grounding, only Qingyin remained on deck to keep watch. Although Qingyin was a bit delicate, she was a skilled female swordsman. She wore a long sword at her waist, her long hair flowing, and she looked very cool as she patrolled the deck.

Xu Chen and Izayoi carried water skins on their backs and headed into the forest on the island to find water. As someone accustomed to adventuring in the forest, Izayoi seemed to instinctively listen to the forest's sounds despite her memory loss. She led the way while Xu Chen protected their rear, searching for a water source.

In the pouring rain, Xu Chen felt as if there were a pair of crimson eyes following them. He placed his hand on the hilt of his knife.

Finally, they found a natural spring. Although collecting rainwater could also suffice, it was better to find filtered spring water.

"Izayoi, please collect the water from a deeper spot. I'll keep watch here," Xu Chen instructed.

Izayoi crouched down by the spring to collect water, while Xu Chen suddenly sensed a looming threat and immediately lashed out!

There was a pair of amber eyes not far above his head, belonging to a powerful and robust leopard.

There were also several sets of red eyes lurking in the bushes, unsure whether they were wolves or some other strange creatures, all showing murderous intent.

Xu Chen locked eyes with them. Although the beasts did not possess the ability to sense their opponent's strength, and Xu Chen no longer had the strength he had in his prime, the aura he once had while traversing the Sea of Chaos made these mindless beasts instinctively sense an inexplicable danger. After going through many battles with their own desires, in the end, they didn't dare to attack.

Xu Chen and Izayoi returned to the boat with the water skins, finally relieved. The eyes in the dark forest seemed to still be watching them unwillingly.

But with Qingyin's long sword at her waist and the advantageous position of the elevated boat deck and open sandy beach ahead, this was not the ideal battleground for the beasts to launch an attack. These creatures could only linger in the distance for a while before leaving.

Qingyin is not afraid of those beasts. If they dare to attack, her long sword will show her extraordinary swordsmanship in this world.

"All right! Let's go in quickly!" With water at hand, everyone finally breathed a sigh of relief. This was drinking water, and as for the water for daily use, Qingyin had collected a large amount of rainwater.

Upon entering the room, for some reason, Xu Chen tightly held onto Qingyin's hand.

The two nestled together, looking at the mysterious island outside the window.

No matter what danger or harsh weather, holding Qingyin's hand and experiencing it together, this is the adventurous life Xu Chen desires, because with you, everything dangerous, stormy, cold, dark, and unknown is just seasoning on this journey of adventure.

Xu Chen doesn't know if he has fallen in love with adventure or with Qingyin, Star Dance, and the companionship they have provided in all situations and everything along the way!

Because of Qingyin by his side, even the pouring rain seems somewhat romantic, and the boundless darkness also brings a sense of peace. Xu Chen even hopes that this night can be longer.

With this thought, he couldn't help but kiss Qingyin, in this romantic and dangerous adventure, cherishing the ordinary yet precious nights.

No matter when, because of you, every moment is romantic and warm.