In their view, the blessings of their ancestors are a gift, a hope for the continuation of the merfolk's life.
Even a once revered great wizard who attempts to destroy the "blessing of the ancestors" will be scorned.
Thus, the era of shark ears came to an end, and they were universally reviled and became like rats crossing the street.
However, what the people did not know was that Jiao Er's research into secret medicines was at her "instruction," or more accurately, her "bewitchment."
With just a few words, she "bewitched" Jiao Er, making him believe that the "blessing" was a curse, thus making him willingly study the secret medicine.
However, that's exactly what she thought. The "ancestral blessing" wasn't a blessing; it was more like a curse.
It cursed the merfolk so that they would never leave this Sea of Hope, generation after generation, and would be unable to escape the fate of receiving "blessings" for all eternity.
It's like an invisible shackle, locking away more of the merfolk's potential.
Therefore, she wanted to research a secret medicine that would allow the merfolk to thrive even without receiving the "blessings of their ancestors."
Unfortunately, the first attempt failed. The mindset of the people cannot be changed overnight.
But she did not give up, and the matter was moved from being done openly to being carried out in secret.
She thought that as long as the secret medicine could be successfully developed one day, she would definitely be able to change the people's mindset.
And Jiao Er lived up to her expectations, successfully developing the secret medicine.
The imprisoned Sameji was the perfect guinea pig.
Her gaze towards Meng Qingyin gradually turned murderous. "Sometimes, being too smart isn't a good thing. You know too much; I can't let you live any longer. What a pity, if only Jiao Ze had your brains and courage!"
A chill ran down Meng Qingyin's spine.
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