After entering the patriarch's house, the patriarch warmly asked everyone to sit down, but a few people were still attracted by the portrait on the table.
At this time, two or three paintings were spread out on the table, and there were many scrolls placed beside them, and even scrolls were scattered on the ground.
Looking at the painting at the top, the woman in the painting had a pair of eyes as big as copper bells, staring at everyone intently.
“Oh my god!”
Yuan Jun took a step back in fright. The others who looked at her also thought that the woman's eyes were very strange.
The tribe leader said cheerfully: "Beautiful, right? These girls are the most beautiful girls in our Shuitian tribe."
Hongwu pointed at the woman's eyes with trembling fingers and couldn't help but say it.
"This woman's eyes?"
The patriarch came over, admired the big eyes carefully, and praised them proudly.
"This girl was born with animal bones, a celestial demon, with dragon-gold demon fish eyes. These beautiful big bubble eyes are incredibly beautiful. I want her to participate in the mermaid competition in the water marshland."
After saying this, the patriarch put down the painting and took out another one, which was even more horrific.
The woman in the painting is smiling, but her sharp teeth are exposed, which is chilling.
Just imagine, if such teeth bite into your body, they will leave countless bloody holes.
"This girl has a set of perfectly white teeth. She's also a celestial demon. Her killer whale teeth are actually offensive magical weapons. Look! This little face paired with these little teeth is absolutely beautiful, isn't it?"
A few people didn't dare to agree, but they couldn't show anything, so they just nodded stiffly.
The tribe leader sighed and said, "Our Shuitian tribe is a large tribe with many beautiful women. However, this mermaid competition in the Shuize area is a major event in the northern land. Although these girls are beautiful, they lack a certain nobility. I have always been very conflicted!"
The patriarch shook his head sadly, but became happy again in an instant.
"But now it's different. Miss Hongyu has appeared. Isn't this God's help to our Shuitian tribe?"
Cang Lin asked, "What is the purpose of this mermaid competition? Is it good for the tribe?"
“The benefits are enormous.”
The patriarch did not hide it. After all, it was not a secret and he still needed help from others.
"Succeed in the Mermaid Contest and you'll have the chance to be baptized by the highest-ranking demon in the Water Marsh. This is a big deal for the entire tribe. Think about it, which tribe wouldn't want more demons in their tribe? The highest demon will come to baptize them!"
The clan leader said excitedly, his eyes fixed on Hongyu as if she had become a beauty pageant champion.
"But what good will this do for the women who are running for election?"
"There are many benefits. The chosen woman will be awarded the title of Mermaid. This title will be respected wherever she travels in the Northland, and she will be given three chances to do so!"
This condition was so tempting that Hongwu was so excited that he wanted to let Hongyu participate right away, but Qiuze held him back.
"Chief, this girl is my granddaughter, Yingmi. She's also a very outstanding girl. Why don't you choose her?"
The patriarch looked at Yingmi and shook his head.
"This girl is average looking, not even one ten-thousandth as pretty as Hongyu. She's also of animal origin, which doesn't give her any advantages. She'll also be hated. Even if you pay money, you can't go!"
Yingmi didn't get angry when she heard that, but instead burst out laughing.
"That's great! The local customs and habits here are perfect for Sister Hongyu! You don't have to hide anything here anymore."
Hongyu also looked incredulous.
"So, does this mean that if a girl is a water animal, she will have an advantage?"
"That's right. We, the people of the Northland, have lived on water for generations and are partial to aquatic creatures. We think they are the most beautiful things in the world. So, as long as a girl has these characteristics, the exquisite animal bones are beautiful enough to make people ignore everything else."
Everyone suddenly realized that Hongyu's golden-red fish scales were more dazzling in color than other aquatic animal bones. What's more, apart from the fish scales, she looked pretty good in other aspects.
"Miss Hongyu, would you like to represent our Shuitian Tribe in this competition? If you do, we will make you a distinguished guest, granting you permanent residency. As a token of our gratitude, we will send you a large amount of water supplies, ensuring that you thrive in the Northland."
Hongyu felt that it was too much, but she knew that it was not something she could decide and she had to ask her master.
Cang Lin thinks this is a good thing that will make a lot of money, but it is easy to attract attention if you are too big. But isn’t life full of challenges?
Seeing Hongyu looking at him, Cang Lin said: "Hongyu, you decide for yourself. If you are willing to go, we will accompany you. If you don't want to, you can refuse."
Hongyu thought about it and felt that this matter might help her obtain more clues, which would be beneficial to everyone.
Participating in a beauty pageant is something I never dared to think about in my entire life. Now that the opportunity is right in front of me, I might as well give it a try.
"Master, I'm willing to compete."
"well"
The patriarch was very happy and kept clapping his hands.
"You will stay here for the next few days. I will arrange a room for you and send someone to take care of your daily life. Miss Hongyu, please prepare well and wait for the day of the competition."
Several people agreed, and the patriarch immediately went to find a middle-aged fisherman. The fisherman was rowing a boat with his wife and son sitting on it.
"Over the next few days, Lao Guo will take you around the Shuitian Tribe and let you get to know the local customs and practices. If you need anything, just tell Lao Guo and I'll make the arrangements."
Old Guo, wearing a straw raincoat and looking honest, readily agreed and invited everyone to get on his boat.
But Ximen Xuanyu waved his hand, signaling everyone to get on his magic boat and follow Lao Guo's boat.
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