But Liu Ergou still came up with nothing.
His heart leaped into his throat. He estimated that he hadn't swum that far, but to have covered such a distance without finding Zhang Man meant her chances of survival were slim.
The thought made Liu Ergou break out in a cold sweat. Had a vibrant life just vanished before his very eyes?
A sudden fear gripped his heart. Life is so fragile.
For a moment, his mind was in chaos. Even so, he kept shouting Zhang Man's name as he swam forward.
Another five or six minutes passed, and Liu Ergou still came up empty-handed.
Just as he began to fear the worst for Zhang Man, a weak cry for help, carried by the crashing waves, reached his ears.
Hearing the faint cry, Liu Ergou's spirits lifted instantly. Who else could it be but Zhang Man?
He took a deep breath, gathered all his strength, and roared, "Zhang Man!"
His shout echoed far and wide over the desolate sea.
Soon, a response came, though it was very weak.
"Help… I… I'm here!"
