The Creatures That We Are

Chapter 285: Swimsuit

He lifted his father and placed him on a beach lounger shaded by trees, ordering him a glass of iced drink.

His father patted him on the back. “Go surf, Son. Don’t mind me. But be careful. Don’t go where the water is too deep. It’s dangerous!”

“I know.”

I can’t go there even if I want to, Gao Yang grumbled to himself. While the ocean looks vast, the border of the Mist World isn’t actually too far off.

He rented a surfboard at a shop and changed into a black wetsuit before going into the water.

Gao Yang had never surfed, and he rarely watched surfing programs. As an awakener, though, his body had much better coordination, and he got used to the motions after practicing a dozen times, starting from observing and mimicking the experienced surfers around him.

After a few tries, he could already ride a wave forward in proper form.

Proud, he waved at his father, who was sitting on the beach. But then he lost balance and fell backward into the water.

His father started, but soon saw Gao Yang’s head pop out of the water. He burst out laughing.

Gao Yang surfed for quite a while. When he turned around, his father had already fallen asleep on the lounger.

He immediately came ashore and returned the surfboard and wetsuit, changing into casual clothes before leaving.

He was five minutes late. When he arrived at the meeting point on another part of the beach, the others were already there.

He was surprised to find everyone committing to the roles of tourists, which mainly came in the form of their attires.

Most men were wearing patterned shirts and shorts like the locals.

And the women had changed into swimsuits that left little to imagination.

Among the men, Green Tea was the fittest. He was topless with a simple pair of black shorts. His big, wide build and toned muscles couldn’t look manlier, and added with his sunny-looking appearance, he drew quite a lot of attention from the female visitors.

A good number of blonde women even took the initiative to greet him and winked at him.

Scarlet Fox was another who drew the eyes. His usual style was more feminine and androgynous, making him look a little frail. Once his clothes were off, however, the body revealed was actually surprisingly well-built.

He was dressed in a light white shirt with a quiet allure to it and a pair of low-rise shorts. The eye-catching abs and the Adonis belt that peeked out from the waistband were proof of the training he had been doing regularly. He was quite an attractive man.

Of course, he would have to keep his mouth shut to keep up the image. As soon as he opened his mouth, the image would be shattered.

Joker didn’t take on his true form, but instead transformed into a local tour guide with tanned skin, dense curls, and a dad bod with a bit of a beer belly. His lips were pulled into a friendly smile.

Ronnie, who was usually the one with the loudest style, had an unusually simple look today.

He was wearing a black tank top and a pair of simple linen shorts. The gothic makeup that gave him a dark, broody presence was gone, replaced by a clean, even bashful face of a young man. The long half of his hair was combed back. The earrings lining his ear were the only stubborn remnants of his usual look.

As for Wu Dahai, he was neither tall nor short, fat nor thin, and he had no muscles nor grace.

To cover his robotic arm, he put on a gray, long-sleeved swimming top and a pair of swimming shorts made with quick-drying material. Even his trademark broomhead was floppy from the heat.

Among the men, he made the worst first impression.

Nevertheless, Wu Dahai was excited. He ran up to Gao Yang with a skip to his steps. “You’re finally here, bro! I’ve missed you so much!”

Gao Yang gave him a polite yet awkward smile. Since when are we such good friends? And I’m a member of the Qilin Guild now. Even though we’re working together at the moment, you should know not to act too close.

Wu Dahai didn’t care about Gao Yang’s feelings at all. He shoved his phone into Gao Yang’s hand. “Come on! Take pictures for me! This is my first visit to heaven! I need some keepsakes!”

He rushed back to the women in swimsuits.

I knew it. A horndog never changes its horny ways.

Gao Yang raised the phone.

The one who stood out the most was Qing Ling. She was wearing a set of light blue bikinis with a simple design, which accentuated her voluptuous figure and curves, and her long legs were captivating.

Her hair was tied into a high ponytail, giving her a clean, neat look. From her fair, swan-like neck, two strands of silky black escaped from the hair band and fell on her delicate collarbones, softening her image and making her look more vibrant.

Her years of training in wielding blades showed in the brisk way she carried herself. Contrasted with her youthful yet aloof face, her beauty was one of many layers.

Almost no one could walk past her without looking her way, regardless of genders.

Vermilion Bird, the head of this ad hoc team, was no less attractive than her.

With a pair of sunglasses perching on her head, she was wearing a translucent gauze shirt and an open-back bikini underneath, the dark color of which paired well with her brown hair.

The hem of her shirt was tied together at her fair, slim waist. Somewhat obscured by the translucent fabric, her fine shoulders and collarbones drew attention in a quiet way. She exuded the charm of a mature woman.

White Rabbit, on the other hand, was wearing a black headband, her hair running down the back of her head and neck.

She was dressed in sporty swimsuits. The form-fitted shorts and cropped, long-sleeved top that left her flat abdomen uncovered made her petite but well-built body look healthy and energetic. She resembled a beautiful tennis player Gao Yang knew of.

Chen Ying was ever the reserved one. Her long hair was parted on the side, a safe choice. And her dark blue tank swimsuit—a relatively conservative design—covered most of her alluring figure under a monochrome block.

As a man, Gao Yang could somewhat understand Wu Dahai’s excitement after looking around.

This...is indeed heaven.

Wu Dahai had already approached the girls shamelessly, undeterred by the eyerolls thrown his way. “Seven Shadow! Pictures! What are you waiting for?”

Gao Yang was going to take a picture—not of Wu Dahai, but everyone.

Doing the headcount a few times, though, he realized someone was missing.

“Where’s Can?” Gao Yang realized who it was.

“I, I’m here...” Can said weakly from behind Ronnie. When she dragged her feet and walked out, she looked awkward and lacking in confidence.

Her small, thin frame was wrapped in a navy-colored tankini, revealing her soft, petite shoulders.

Her bob hair had grown a little longer, tied into a small ponytail. Her bang and the hair running down her temples framed her small face, making it seem even smaller. And her large, black eyes shifted like those of a scared fawn. She looked like a highschooler who had just finished her swimming class, radiating youthfulness.

While she didn’t look as beautiful and attractive when standing by the other women, she had her own charm.

“Go stand by Sister Xia, Can.” Gao Yang had the phone up as he instructed people to move, considering the composition of the photo.

“I’m not gonna!” Can insisted with her head lowered.

“Alright.” Gao Yang didn’t push. “Go stand with Ronnie then.”

They each took their spot while Wu Dahai knelt at the very front, extending his arms with an expression that shamelessly claimed everyone as part of his harem.

Click. Gao Yang took a picture.