The Crown Princess is busy fishing

After an unknown amount of time, the small boat gradually entered a group of reefs.

These reefs, appearing and disappearing in the mist, blocked her path.

Lin Yuge's heart sank suddenly.

Anxiously scanning the surroundings, trying to find a passage through the reefs.

However, visibility was extremely limited due to the fog.

She could only determine her direction by the faint sound of the flowing water and the occasional outline of the rocks that emerged from the water.

If a way out cannot be found soon, the small boat will only become more and more dangerous as it remains trapped among the reefs.

Thinking of this, Lin Yuge took a deep breath.

Ignoring his burning body and exhaustion, he plunged headfirst into the water.

The icy seawater instantly enveloped her, and she shivered slightly before mustering her strength.

Underwater, her senses became exceptionally sharp, and she could clearly hear the sound of the water flowing between the rocks.

She swam slowly and discovered that the reef area was quite extensive.

As you go deeper, you can see many shipwrecks.

The shipwrecks lie either on their sides or upside down, their hulls marked by the passage of time and the habitats of marine life.

Like silent underwater tombstones, they tell of past dangers and despair.

Although Lin Yuge was frightened, she had no time to care.

All I wanted was to find a way out.

Finally, in a relatively secluded corner.

She noticed that the direction of the water flow was somewhat peculiar, as if it were being guided by something to converge in one direction.

Swimming along the current, she saw an entrance partially hidden by several huge rocks.

The water flow at the entrance is slightly turbulent, but the width seems sufficient to accommodate large ships.

She swam in cautiously for a while.

Only after confirming that there were no obvious obstacles did they turn back to the water.

She was panting heavily when she got back to the ship.

Large beads of sweat mingled with the seawater on his forehead.

After a short rest, Lin Yuge gripped the oars and rowed towards the entrance of the passage, relying on his memory.

Meanwhile, on the other side of the reef, Xiao Yunqing and his fleet were also trapped.

He stood at the bow of the ship, his face stern.

With keen eyes, he scrutinized the intricate layout of the surrounding reefs.

The sea breeze howled past, making his clothes flutter loudly.

The lieutenants beside him looked anxious.

They discussed strategies for breaking through the encirclement, and various opinions arose one after another.

"General, this reef formation is too strange. Our ships can hardly move forward. If we force our way through, we will suffer heavy losses," Geng Daowei said worriedly.

Xiao Yunqing narrowed his eyes slightly, pondered for a moment, and then suddenly spoke.

"Pass down the order: each ship should launch its small boats to scout ahead and draw a detailed map of the reef distribution."

"Each small boat is equipped with a soldier who is familiar with the water and the characteristics of the reefs, and is also guarded by archers to prevent attacks from sea monsters."

Upon hearing this, the lieutenants all accepted the order and left.

Soon, small boats were slowly lowered from the large ship.

They quickly sailed into the reef area.

Xiao Yunqing stood at the bow of the boat, staring intently at the small boat's movements, her gaze firm and focused.

The soldiers moved cautiously forward in the small boat, dodging sharp rocks as they went.

They used simple tools to measure the water depth and the location of the reefs, and transmitted the information back to the large ship via flag signals.

As information gradually comes together.

A relatively complete map of the reef distribution slowly took shape in Xiao Yunqing's mind.

"General, according to reports from the front, the reefs are relatively sparsely distributed in the northeast direction."

"There seems to be a passable path, but the current is quite rapid," Geng Daowei reported.

Xiao Yunqing gave the order decisively.

"Adjust the fleet formation, move the heavy objects to the stern, raise the bow, and reduce the draft."

"The boats are linked together with ropes, coordinating their bows and sterns, and slowly advancing in a northeast direction!"

The fleet began to move slowly, each step forward fraught with immense risk.

Under Xiao Yunqing's command, they gradually advanced deeper into the reef formation.

They were getting closer and closer to Lin Yuge, who was also struggling.

Lin Yuge was exhausted at this point.

His hands were covered in blisters from gripping the oars for so long, and each stroke felt like he was using all his strength.

Her consciousness began to fade, sustained only by the last vestige of her will to survive.

The small boat rocked violently in the turbulent current, and was in danger of being capsized at any moment.

Her body rocked with the boat, and the icy seawater kept splashing onto her face.

It kept her barely conscious.

Just as Lin Yuge felt she was about to fall into a dark abyss.

Shouts came from afar.

She struggled to lift her heavy eyelids and vaguely saw several large ships slowly passing by among the reefs.

"General, a small boat has been spotted ahead. There appears to be a woman on board."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yunqing felt a sudden jolt in her heart, and a strange premonition welled up within her.

He quickly walked to the bow of the ship, the sea breeze howling and blowing his cloak.

His gaze was fixed on the small boat swaying in the waves.

As the distance closed, the woman's figure became clearer.

Although his face was still unclear, Xiao Yunqing found his figure to be extremely familiar.

His breathing became rapid, and his hands trembled slightly involuntarily.

"Faster!" he roared, his voice tinged with an unprecedented panic.

However, the closer they got to the small boat, the denser and more treacherous the reefs became.

Sharp reefs are hidden beneath the surging waves, and a moment's carelessness could send a boat to its death.

The fleet had to slow down and carefully navigate through the crevices between the rocks.

At this moment, Lin Yuge was too weak to make any sound.

They could only watch helplessly as the large ship approached.

Holding onto a last glimmer of hope, they prayed that the visitor was their savior.

Xiao Yunqing was extremely anxious and immediately took flight.

With a light touch of her toes on the crests of the waves and the reefs, she darted towards the small boat where Lin Yuge was, like a wisp of smoke.

When he saw the woman who was on the verge of death, he felt as if his internal organs were burning, and his eyes instantly turned red.

"Fisherman's Song!"

Xiao Yunqing called her name, his voice trembling slightly.

"Yun Qing, it's you!"

After Lin Yuge finished speaking, he completely relaxed and fell straight down.

Xiao Yunqing quickly stepped forward to catch her.

They noticed that her forehead was burning hot and her cheeks were flushed with an abnormal redness.

His body trembled slightly, and his breathing became rapid and disordered.

Xiao Yunqing was extremely anxious. He hugged Lin Yuge tightly and quickly returned to the warship.

"Mo Nan, quickly summon the army doctor!"

After saying that, he walked towards his cabin.

The military doctor rushed over, while Xiao Yunqing paced anxiously to the side, her eyes never leaving Lin Yuge.

The military doctor carefully took Lin Yuge's pulse and examined her wounds, his brows gradually furrowing.

Xiao Yunqing couldn't help but step forward and ask, "How is she?"

The military doctor respectfully replied, "Sir, Miss Lin's wound is infected, causing a high fever."

The situation is quite serious; immediate medication to reduce the fever is necessary, and careful care is required to prevent the wound from worsening.

Xiao Yunqing immediately ordered people to prepare medicinal herbs and hot water.

He personally stayed by her bedside, wiping Lin Yuge's forehead and cheeks with a damp towel in an attempt to cool her down.

Seeing Lin Yuge struggling in pain, Xiao Yunqing felt a pang of guilt and heartache.

It's a mystery how she, a frail woman, managed to escape from those vicious pirates.