"That's because you don't understand the human heart; sometimes they can be truly terrifying." A trace of sadness flickered deep in her eyes, and Mercury pursed her lips...
“But most of the time, humans are kind.” Wan’er remained unmoved, her expression steadfast.
"That's because you can't see the ugliness of humanity before there's a conflict of interest," Mercury sneered, crossing her arms over her chest.
"Didn't you feel anything during the years you were alive, Uncle?" Wan'er's eyes turned cold, and she shook her head.
"Sigh!" Mercury paused, sighed, and the coldness in her eyes quickly dissipated. "These past few years, thanks to the villagers' kindness and generosity, we have indeed received a lot of kindness from humans. It has also made me realize that there are good and bad people among humans, but I still believe that the truly wicked are often insane. A third of the Water Tribe members have perished at the hands of humans. Although there are many kind people, they need a stable life more. They don't understand, and they won't fight against bad people for the sake of the Water Tribe members."
"Sigh, it seems that it will take a long time for humans and aquatic creatures to live in peace." Wan'er sighed deeply. Although she didn't know what she should do, deep down she began to hope that humans and other species could live in peace for generations to come.
"Peaceful coexistence is easier said than done. There are not many members of the aquatic tribe, and they cannot withstand the destruction caused by humans. Besides, because we are gifted with spiritual power, we cannot escape the favor of bad people."
The aquatic race had no choice but to establish this rule tens of thousands of years ago: members of the aquatic race cannot interact with humans, let alone fall in love or marry them. If they insist on being together regardless of everything, then they must…
"Must what?" Seeing Mercury's tone become particularly heavy, Wan'er felt a pang of unease.
"We must act decisively! The offending members must personally eliminate their loved ones and their descendants." After saying this, Mercury closed his eyes and sighed helplessly.
"What?" Upon hearing this, Wan'er felt a chill run through her body. She shook her head repeatedly, tears welling in her eyes. "I know, I am that..."
“That’s right, you’re the child who should have been punished.” Mercury’s eyes reddened as she rubbed her thick nose. “But your mother, who was determined to protect you, was willing to sacrifice herself, and the birthmark under your arm saved you…”
"It was all my fault. I brought disaster to my parents." Tears streamed down her face, and Wan'er slumped down, her arms hanging limply.
“This is not your fault, this is a calamity for the Water Tribe. Even without you, this would have happened. Wan’er, you were just the fuse,” Mercury shook his head, comforting Wan’er.
"Really?" Wan'er's eyes sharpened. She looked up, reached out, grabbed Shui Xing's arms, and shook him. "How is my mother now? Where is my father? Uncle, please tell me!"
“I don’t know either! All I know is that three years ago, your mother left a trace of spiritual power here. She said that if there was no other choice, she would have me bring you here.”
“So that’s how it is, Uncle,” Wan’er straightened up, released Shui Xing, and turned around. “Then take me there.”
Wan'er looked up and saw that, without her noticing, a beam of orange light illuminated the water wall in front of her...
“Perfect timing, it’s time.” Mercury nodded solemnly. He raised his hand and gestured forward, the clear light expanding outwards, opening a circular hole, and revealing a silken waterway that flowed forward from beneath his feet…
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