"Later, the emperor personally issued an imperial edict, strictly prohibiting the trading of mermaids in the Fanxu realm, and this problem was gradually eliminated. However, in other realms, this kind of underground trade has never been eradicated. On the contrary, the price of mermaids has become higher and higher.
, and it has never stopped... It is by buying and selling mermaids that the demons can accumulate a lot of wealth and expand their armaments. At the same time, they also use mermaids to exchange magic weapons or useful information with various underground black markets..."
Ling Xuewei frowned, "You mean, buying and selling mermaids is legal in the Demon Clan?"
The adjutant nodded, "Yes, not only is it legal, it is even recommended. This is also the reason why the mermaid clan has declined rapidly in just a hundred years."
The more Ling Xuewei listened, the colder her expression became.
For the sake of profit, there is no humanity at all. Whether it is demons or humans, scum is everywhere.
"The mermaid tribe never resisted?"
Ling Xuewei asked an irrational question.
"Of course there are, but... they are brutally suppressed every time. In order to frighten them, the demons use the most cruel methods every time, and some even cut off their fins and tails and show their heads to the public... Although the mermaids are powerful, but
The number is too small to resist the demons at all, so they end in failure every time. Gradually, it becomes difficult to resist."
No wonder they were so frightened when they heard that the demons had returned.
"Most of the mermaid tribe are extremely beautiful, both male and female. Especially the royal family of the mermaid tribe... Hearing that the youngest mermaid prince of his tribe was missing and disappeared, the reigning king was worried day and night, and sent countless mermaids to find him.
Returned in vain."
"The little mermaid prince?"
"Yes, your Majesty may have heard of the name of this little prince. Everyone calls him the most mermaid. Because he is the first mermaid with silver hair and blue eyes born in the mermaid tribe in the past 500 years. It is said that when he was born,
Hundreds of sea beasts gathered outside the palace and made their roars. The mermaid clan hailed this as an auspicious omen, so he was designated as the heir as soon as he was born, and his status in the murloc clan is second only to the mermaid king."
"but……"
"But what?"
The adjutant looked around and quietly approached Ling Xuewei, "My subordinates heard a rumor that this little mermaid prince has the ability to control sea beasts. As long as he gives an order, even the overlord of the sea will obey his orders."
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Ling Xuewei was surprised, is there still such a thing?
"My queen knows that the songs of the mermaid clan can captivate the mind. This prince does not need to sing, but just a look in his eyes can make people fascinated and in a trance, without knowing whether it is true or false."
Ling Xuewei raised her eyebrows slightly.
If this is true, what kind of evil looks and abilities does it take to do it?
Ling Xuewei sighed, "I don't know if it's luck or misfortune."
The adjutant was puzzled, "Why do you say that?"
Ling Xuewei said, "Such an evildoer's ability makes people covet him. It would be great if he has the ability to protect himself, but if not..."
That would probably be a disaster.
As everyone knows, the mermaid tribe has a naturally sharp hearing and can absorb all their words. Especially after listening to Ling Xuewei's words, they couldn't help but look at each other and saw shock in the other's eyes.
Because what she said was true, and her words came true. Didn’t the demons always covet the ability of their little prince, so they suppressed him everywhere and threatened the king to hand over the little prince?
It was just that the king did not agree, which made the demons furious. They kidnapped so many mermaids and acted more and more unscrupulously.
This woman... her guess was too accurate, right?
"What's the name of that little prince?" Ling Xuewei continued to ask.
"This subordinate doesn't know either... I heard that the name of the mermaid royal family is a secret. Unless they are the closest relatives, outsiders have no right to know."
I see
As he was talking, the mermaid who went to spread the message finally came back, but the news he brought back was not good news.
"My king has been lingering on his bed recently because of the little prince's affairs, and he cannot bear to worry about it. The medical officer said that it is not suitable for the king to see guests today. Please go back."
After relaying the other party's words to Ling Xuewei, the adjutant became a little anxious.
He was about to say something, but she stopped him.
"Then express my condolences to the noble king on my behalf. This is a small gesture, and I hope the nobles will accept it."
Ling Xuewei was not angry and waved with a smile. Xiong Cang stepped forward and handed a bottle to the mermaid tribe.
The mermaid hesitated for a moment, but accepted it and expressed their gratitude at the same time.
"Let's go."
Without hesitation, he led a group of people and left.
The three mermaids looked at their departing figures for a long time, and then they returned to the water palace after confirming that the people had really left.
"What did you say? Gone?"
In the Mermaid Palace, the Mermaid King looked up in surprise.
"Back to the king, yes."
The king of the mermaid tribe is over six hundred years old, but time has not left any trace on his face. He has long silver-gray hair that reaches to the tail of the fish. He has a strong body and a strong and handsome face, just like Apollo, the sun god.
, dazzling and charming.
His light brown eyes flashed with a hint of surprise, but he didn't expect those people to go back so easily.
But it was just right. He knew what they were talking about when they came this time, but the fish tribe was already weak and could not afford to offend either of the two major forces, so it was better not to see each other.
"By the way, Your Majesty, the distinguished guest asked his subordinate to give this to you. He said it was a small kindness. Please accept it."
"Oh? Submit it."
Immediately, a beautiful maid presented the bottle, and after a special guard inspected it and confirmed that it was normal, he took it in his hand and said, "It doesn't look like a strange thing."
The Mermaid King, who has lived for six hundred years, has seen too many rare and strange treasures, and his eyes are extremely picky. Looking at the bottle in his hand, he really can't see anything strange.
"Take it." The Mermaid King waved his hand, his mood waning.
At this time, the medical officer next to him suddenly said, "Your Majesty, wait a minute. Can I let me take a look?"
"Oh? The medical officer is actually interested in this thing?" The Mermaid King waved, and the medical officer stepped forward, took it into his hand and looked at it carefully, and then suddenly he didn't know where he pressed it, and the bottle suddenly made a clicking sound, and then
It opens from the middle to both sides like flowing water!
This scene startled the medical officer, and he immediately realized, "It turns out there is a mechanism! It's actually very cleverly set up."
But soon, he was attracted by a crystal-purple elixir inside.
At this moment, a purple light suddenly burst out of the elixir!
Like a dragon swimming in the sea, neighing and roaring!
In an instant, the entire hall was shaken by this vision, and guards rushed in like a fountain!
"Your Majesty!"
As a result, after entering, the purple dragon's breath had gradually dissipated, leaving only the lingering power that lingered for a long time.
"This, this is..."
The medical officer looked shocked.
"Medical officer, what's going on?" the Mermaid King asked. (To be continued)