Zuo Qingya could only feign surprise.
"Hey girl, I'm going to tell you a secret!"
"Someone broke into the palace last night! And even arranged a banquet!"
"Huh??? Really? That person must be a good person, otherwise why would they have arranged the banquet so well?"
Jane Claire shook her head: "I don't know, I just heard it from someone else."
"All right!"
After breakfast, Jane Claire took Zuo Qingya to visit other people's homes.
The first stop was Jane Claire, who brought Zuo Qingya to Abbyman's house, where they were surprised to find Ona there as well.
Everything is ready, so let's go to the seabed of Villariel to collect coral. Although many corals have been ruined, a small portion has survived and can be collected to make decorations.
"Miss, look how beautiful this coral is, it's just a pity that a corner of it is missing." As he spoke, he handed the piece of coral with the missing corner to Zuo Qingya.
Zuo Qingya nodded: "It is quite pretty." She touched the chipped area but didn't say anything.
After harvesting the coral, everyone went to the Emma Sing Pearl Sea and collected a lot of pearls of all colors. Zuo Qingya didn't miss the opportunity and secretly put some pearls into her consciousness space.
In the past two or three days, Zuo Qingya, along with Jane Claire and the others, explored the entire ocean floor. They saw and handled everything: pearls, corals, gold, silver, gemstones, shipwrecks, marine life, seaweed, starfish, seashells, and more. They even stored king crabs, lobsters, sea cucumbers, abalone, and tuna in their consciousness space, specially carving out a space to store the seafood, ensuring that it remained exactly as it was when taken out, maintaining its freshness. As for treasures, there were even more. If the disaster hadn't struck, Zuo Qingya would definitely have been on the rich list with all of this.
Zuo Qingya thought that if she wanted to stay at the banquet, there was another way: she could stay by attending the banquet.
Without hesitation, Zuo Qingya went to find Lutherto: "Uncle Lutherto, can I come to the banquet tomorrow?"
Luther raised an eyebrow: "You want to go too?"
Zuo Qingya nodded: "Mm!"
"Okay, then! I'll take you and Jane Clairean with me."
Zuo Qingya exclaimed happily, "Thank you! Uncle Lutherto!"
The next day, Zuo Qingya and Jane Claire were styled by a stylist hired by Luther before going out.
Zuo Qingya felt she looked her best today, wearing a long fishtail skirt that completely covered her feet, making her look like a real mermaid. However, her swimming posture was just too much to bear.
Jane Claire felt a little embarrassed watching Zuo Qingya swim; it was too embarrassing for her.
Lutherto was serious, but he couldn't suppress the smile on his lips. Luckily, he was usually very composed, and no one would notice that he was trying to hold back his laughter unless they were looking closely.
When they entered the banquet, Zuo Qingya's hand was being held by Jane Claire.
Once inside the banquet hall, Zuo Qingya breathed a sigh of relief. She was finally inside! Now she just had to wait for the banquet to end so she could complete her mission! She missed her mother terribly. She knew her mother was worried sick outside, especially since several days had passed.
The banquet venue was set up much like the one Zuo Qingya left that day. Although some things had been added, they were all necessary.
Zuo Qingya and Jane Claire carried small plates and wandered around the food area of the banquet, putting whatever they thought was delicious into their plates.
As night fell and the banquet officially began, a young mermaid princess named Abbeyman suddenly appeared at the event. She wore a magnificent gown made of pearls and seashells, and a jeweled crown, exuding nobility and elegance. After greeting all the guests, she announced a special competition—the "Ocean Treasure Hunt."
The rules of the competition are simple: participants need to dive into the deep sea to find hidden treasures on the ocean floor. These treasures include precious pearls, beautiful corals, and ancient shipwreck treasures. Whoever finds the most treasures will become the champion of the competition and receive a mystery grand prize.
"Wow... Miss, the mystery prize is here! I really want to participate, but unfortunately I'm not an adult yet. I hope I can participate in the competition when I'm an adult."
Zuo Qingya grasped Jane Claire's hand. "Yes, Jane Claire."
Jane Claire nodded: "Mm..."
Upon hearing the news, the entire venue erupted in excitement. All the mermaids were eager to try and signed up for the competition. Some mermaids used their natural abilities to dart swiftly across the seabed; others used their agility to move freely among the coral reefs.
Once the competition began, the entire seabed became a bustling scene.
Zuo Qingya watched as the mermaids darted through the coral reefs, searching for hidden treasures. Some were lucky enough to find priceless pearls, while others discovered ancient shipwreck treasures. Zuo Qingya wanted to join in too; those were all treasures! She loved treasures the most.
However, some mermaids encountered difficulties and challenges during their search, such as being attacked by ferocious marine creatures or losing their way.
While searching for treasure, a mermaid named Merina accidentally discovered a baby sea turtle whose thigh was entangled in a plastic bag. Filled with compassion, Merina decided to help the turtle. Using her special powers, she untied the plastic bag and gently stroked its head. The turtle seemed to sense Merina's kindness, letting out joyful cries as if thanking her.
The other mermaids witnessed Melina's act of rescuing the baby sea turtle and gathered around, praising her kindness and courage. Melina smiled and said, "We are all children of the ocean; we should help each other and protect this beautiful home together." Her words deeply touched everyone present, and they were all proud of her actions.
After fierce competition, a mermaid named Lyalia emerged victorious. She found a giant pearl and an ancient shipwreck treasure, worth a fortune. Lyalia excitedly waved her prize and thanked all the guests. She said, "This competition made me deeply appreciate the importance of teamwork and courage. Thank you for your support and encouragement. I will continue to work hard and contribute to our marine home."
In addition to the competitions, the banquet also featured a variety of entertainment options, including singing, dancing, and games, allowing guests to fully enjoy the festive atmosphere. The most popular activity was the "Mermaid Dance Challenge."
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