Novel Full Chapter 352 - 282: Fishkeeping
The Little Mermaid was so flustered when Lin Lang looked at her directly that she didn’t know what to do, her eyes darting around.
Her tiny heart was thumping like a little rabbit, "thump-thump" it went.
And at this awkward moment!
Because she had been out of the water for too long, her body started to undergo a magical transformation.
Her fish tail gradually morphed into two long, slender legs!
The shimmering scales on her body slowly changed into a luxurious shining long dress!
The hem of the dress swayed gently in the breeze, dreamy and illusory!
The onlookers gasped in unison at the sight:
"Wow! So beautiful!"
This sudden transformation left everyone present in awe of the Little Mermaid’s beauty.
Lin Lang’s eyes brightened with delight:
"So, you can turn into a human!"
A thought flashed instantly through his mind—
Wouldn’t that mean she could be recharged?
As a result!
Just as the Little Mermaid stood up, she stumbled and hurriedly rushed outside, as if extremely frightened of Lin Lang.
But Lin Lang didn’t want to let her go just like that, he gently lifted his hand, and an invisible force instantly restrained the Little Mermaid.
Lin Lang said to her:
"Wait, I have something to ask you!"
The Little Mermaid looked at Lin Lang in terror, her eyes full of helplessness and fear, like a startled fawn, completely at a loss.
Lin Lang glanced around, noticing that everyone was staring intently at him.
He turned to Zou Limu and said:
"Elder Zou, I’m heading back now."
Zou Limu, still dazed by the series of astonishing changes, was momentarily unresponsive.
Lin Lang then looked at Xina and gently said:
"Let’s head back."
The little sycophant couldn’t help but mutter:
"That’s an S-Class Fierce Beast, are we just going to let him take it away..."
The Little Mermaid, upon hearing this, puffed up her cheeks in anger and whispered:
"You’re the ugly Fierce Beast!"
Though her voice was small, Lin Lang still heard it.
Lin Lang became even more intrigued, smiled, and said:
"So, you can speak human language?"
With that, he reached out to take her hand, ready to leave with her.
However, the Little Mermaid stood her ground, stubbornly refusing to move, and whispered:
"I won’t go with you!"
Lin Lang pretended to put on a stern face and said seriously:
"Behave, let’s go!"
The Little Mermaid’s eyes reddened with grievance.
But in the end, she couldn’t resist Lin Lang, and had to follow him obediently.
Thus, Lin Lang led the Little Mermaid, slowly leaving under the stupefied gaze of the crowd.
Just then!
The little sycophant suddenly slapped his forehead, as if remembering something important, and loudly said:
"Where has Master Yunyang gone?"
They didn’t believe Lin Lang’s nonsense—
Said he left because he felt guilty...
Thus!
A group hurried off in the direction where Master Yunyang disappeared.
...
When they arrived there!
All they saw was a deep pit!
The land around the pit was charred black from high temperatures, as if it had undergone a terrible disaster!
However!
Nothing was left behind!
Master Yunyang had disappeared without a trace.
...
Lin Lang, taking Zhi Xi with him, returned to Xina’s residence.
Upon entering, Xina couldn’t suppress her curiosity, leaned closer to Lin Lang, and whispered:
"She’s so beautiful, is she really the legendary Mermaid?"
Lin Lang nodded slightly, affirming:
"She should be!"
Xina’s gaze was instantly captivated by Zhi Xi!
She circled around Zhi Xi, examining her carefully, her eyes full of curiosity and friendliness, then said with concern:
"Will you die if you stay out of water for too long? Should I fill up the bathtub for you with water?"
Zhi Xi looked at Xina vigilantly, pursed her lips, and said nothing.
She then shifted her gaze towards Lin Lang and wrinkled her delicate nose at him!
The look on her face appeared both cute and slightly annoyed.
Seeing this, Lin Lang couldn’t help but laugh and said:
"What kind of attitude is that? If it weren’t for me earlier, you would have been dead at the hands of that old Daoist."
Zhi Xi, hearing this, bit her pink lips and murmured softly:
"I only ended up in that old Daoist’s hands because I was trying to deliver a message for you!"
A smile appeared on Lin Lang’s face, he gently said:
"Is that so? Thank you! By the way, what’s your name?"
Zhi Xi pouted, let out a humph, and said proudly:
"I am Princess Zhi Xi."
Lin Lang raised an eyebrow slightly, teasing:
"Oh, you’re a Princess, huh!"
Zhi Xi snorted again, turning her head away, refusing to look at Lin Lang.
Lin Lang examined her up and down, eyes full of curiosity, then asked:
"I’m very curious about your origins, are you transformed from a fish?"
Zhi Xi, hearing this, instantly got angry, stamped her foot, and said:
"I am of the Merfolk Race! Not a fish! Though we are all part of the Aquatic Race, we are different!"
Xina, standing by, had a sudden idea and reminded:
"Like the difference between apes and humans?"
Lin Lang nodded, seemingly understanding something, then continued to ask Zhi Xi:
"If you’re not transformed from a fish... then where does your Merfolk Race originate from?"
Zhi Xi glanced at Lin Lang and said:
"Our race has always lived in Earth’s underwater world! We used to keep a low profile and rarely appeared; but now, as the world has changed, we’ve come forth frequently in pursuit of opportunity!"
Lin Lang, upon hearing this, suddenly realized—
So, the Merfolk Race existed in this world all along, not evolved after an apocalypse!
Then!
Lin Lang looked at Zhi Xi, his gaze carrying a hint of inquiry, and asked: