“Holy shit! What the hell is going on here???”
When Chu Yuan returned to the secret realm, his scalp tingled with dread.
The once-stable realm had nearly collapsed, leaving only a grotesque, towering tree that blotted out the sky. Thorn-covered withered branches sealed the entrance of the cave, where endless streams of dark energy surged out—only to be absorbed by the vines. Dozens of desiccated corpses hung from the branches, their life force completely drained.
“Squeak squeak squeak!!!”
A swarm of Transcendent Realm demonic bats burst from the cave, only to be instantly swatted apart by a branch and sucked dry.
Lin Mu had become utterly addicted to this all-you-can-eat buffet. Absorbing demonic energy was way faster than slowly evolving the old-fashioned way!
He even found himself eagerly anticipating the arrival of the demonic army, hoping for a quick power boost.
Though engrossed in his feast, Lin Mu soon noticed Chu Yuan’s sudden appearance.
Without hesitation, he lashed out with a branch!
The attack carried the might of a Martial God, but Chu Yuan was no pushover.
“Damn it, a sneak attack?!” Chu Yuan vanished instantly, using his movement technique to evade.
“A Martial God? Hehehe… Perfect. I’m still hungry—time for a snack!” Lin Mu cackled as countless branch-like tentacles extended, writhing like an ancient demonic tree awakening.
“What the—?! Where’s the ‘unyielding ally’ I was promised? Did you freaking eat him?!”
Wiping cold sweat, Chu Yuan charged forward anyway.
Fifteen minutes later, the battle ended.
Mutual devastation!
“What?! You were sent by the Young Master?!” Lin Mu was stunned. Why the hell didn’t you say so sooner?!
Chu Yuan was downright toxic—his techniques countered demonic energy, nearly killing him! But then it made sense. The Young Master must’ve sent him as insurance, worried Lin Mu might fall to demonic corruption.
“So… we’re on the same side? Could’ve mentioned that earlier! I thought you were a demon!” Chu Yuan panted, exhausted.
[Ding! Host, you’ve been scammed…]
——
Midnight arrived once more, and Jiang Che resumed his efforts.
“Pfft—” Jiang Che suddenly spat out a mouthful of blood!
“Waaah! Jiang Che, stop! No more heart’s blood… Just let me turn to stone completely… Don’t torture yourself anymore!”
Jia Ling’er’s face was streaked with tears, her usual pride long gone. Clearly, the once-haughty little princess had given her heart to Jiang Che.
“It’s fine… Just a drop of heart’s blood. I can handle it.”
With trembling hands, Jiang Che extracted a single crimson drop and let it fall onto Jia Ling’er’s body.
Instantly, her petrified skin reverted to its usual softness.
“Wuuuuhhh~~~” The girl threw herself into Jiang Che’s arms, tears cascading like pearls onto the ground.
“Why are you so stupid? How much does this hurt?!”
Though Jiang Che had schemed his way into her heart, Jia Ling’er’s love for him was undeniable.
From the shadows, the Jialan Empress watched their tender moment, seething as she turned away.
She knew Jiang Che’s true nature—this despicable human had not only defiled Ling’er but now dared to covet her as well.
Yet, she begrudgingly admitted his methods were effective. Despite the agony of midnight heart-shattering pain, he still saved Ling’er from petrification. At least he took responsibility.
But she still hated him. If not for him, none of this misery would exist—Ling’er would never have been petrified!
——
“Oh, right, Ling’er… I brought you a treasure.”
Jiang Che smiled, pulling out a smooth, jade-white pearl from his pocket. It looked utterly ordinary.
But its plain appearance only made it more extraordinary!
Jia Ling’er’s eyes widened, her bloodline trembling violently—no, shuddering in awe!
To others, the pearl might seem insignificant, but to the Jialan Clan, descendants of the ancient Merfolk Immortals, it was everything.
Gazing at it, they felt as if they were staring into the heavens themselves.
“This is—?!”
Even the Jialan Empress couldn’t hold back. She materialized before Jiang Che in an instant, her eyes locked onto the pearl.
“What is this?!”
Despite her vast knowledge of the clan’s secrets, she had never seen such an artifact. Yet her bloodline screamed that this tiny pearl held unimaginable significance!
“Where did you get this?!” She nearly snatched it but restrained herself at the last moment.
“Wait—you must’ve found our Merfolk ancestral ruins! This treasure came from there, didn’t it?!”
Her chest heaved with rapid breaths, nearly blinding Jiang Che with the sight.
“Hey hey hey, Your Majesty, back off! This is for Ling’er!”
Jiang Che pulled Jia Ling’er close, placing the pearl in her delicate hands.
“Ling’er, this is called ‘Mermaid’s Tear,’ also known as ‘Stone’s Lament.’ It can drastically purify your Merfolk bloodline. It’s incredibly rare. I want to use it to elevate your royal blood—once upgraded, the bloodline curse might no longer affect you.”
Jia Ling’er stared at the pearl, her heart melting into a puddle.
“Jiang Che… this…”
“Just swallow it. As my woman, your bloodline is my responsibility. With me here, you’ll be safe.”
Jiang Che shot a glance at the ignored Jialan Empress, then popped the pearl into his own mouth. Holding Jia Ling’er’s slender waist, he leaned in, transferring the pearl to her lips in a lingering kiss.
Jialan Empress: “!!!”
Absolutely scandalized!
Fury warred with anticipation as she watched her daughter intently.
Soon, the Mermaid’s Tear took effect.
Jia Ling’er’s body began to transform. Phantom visions of immortals flickered around her, and her royal blood boiled like never before.
The pearl dissolved into pure celestial energy, forcibly refining her bloodline—replacing every drop of royal blood with immortal essence.
In a way, Jia Ling’er was no longer the Jialan Empress’s descendant. Her bloodline had surpassed royalty, reverting entirely to its primordial, divine state.
A true-blooded mermaid!
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