Even the Sea God Must Make a Living [Farming]

Hai Zhaozhao was a sea god. After the ocean was completely polluted, he chose to sacrifice himself so his people could have somewhere to survive, even if only for a little while.

When he awoke again, he found himself lying naked on a boat.

He had been reborn in a young man's body.

*

The Hai family was one of many fishing families.

They made their living fishing, and ate, drank, and slept on a single boat.

The whole family had barely enough to eat or wear. They took turns wearing one pair of trousers, patched so many times that the lining had gone fuzzy, yet they couldn't bear to throw them away.

When a typhoon struck, people could die or be injured in droves. On overcast days, even getting drinking water was difficult, let alone taking a bath.

All ten family members were skin and bones, their skin darkened by the sun and cracked dry.

Then, one day, the Hai family realized that their simple-minded third son seemed to have gotten better.

He was mischievous and clever, and his skin was so fair and soft that he stood out in a crowd.

What's more, the boy was an expert at fishing. With a single cast of the net, he could haul in a hundred fish weighing over thirty pounds each.

The Hai family went from sharing one pair of trousers to having enough money for everyone to get a new outfit!

The other fishermen: We're green with envy!

*

Huo Min and his troops were locked in a fierce battle against the enemy on an island. Their ammunition and food were running out, and they faced either death by the enemy's hands or death by starvation.

Huo Min, who had barely eaten anything for half a month, was about to cut himself for meat when he suddenly heard someone cry out.

"General! Fish! So many fish!"

Huo Min went over and saw schools of fish leaping out of the water one after another, as if possessed.

The Huo Family Navy was the first naval force of the Yong Dynasty. As its commander, Huo Min had never believed in gods or spirits.

After that battle, the Huo navy adopted an unwritten rule: they would worship the sea god before every campaign.

When they returned victorious, they would offer the sea god their finest tribute.

One day, Huo Min dreamed of the sea god.

In the dream, the sea god looked like a young man, his face red as a boiled shrimp. Looking embarrassed, he said, "Could you put out another roast chicken for me next time? With extra sauce..."

Not long afterward, Huo Min passed through a small fishing village and saw a bright-smiling young man.

The young man looked remarkably like the sea god in his dream!

■□ A powerful, wish-granting general, the pursuer

■□ An innocent, kind, easily embarrassed little sea god, the pursued

Theme: Don't give up. Even in the direst situation, there is a chance to survive.