Zuan: "???"
He suddenly realized that he had unknowingly limited his thinking. When he heard the word "human path," he subconsciously thought of the human race and felt that this was a world dominated by humans.
But after being reminded by the other party, he suddenly realized that the human realm could only contain humans.
Later generations proved that the world of cultivation is the same as the human path, only now the demon race is more powerful.
As he thought about this, something seemed to come to mind, but when he tried to think about it again, the thought seemed to drift away.
However, he gained a great deal from the trip and sincerely thanked his senior, saying, "Thank you for your guidance."
The voice said calmly, "If you are truly grateful, then you can keep your promise in the future."
After speaking, seemingly worried that Zuan might ask another question, the surrounding space distorted, and without needing the boy to escort them, Zuan and the other two found themselves back on the crystal ship.
Looking closely, there was no island or Fire Cloud Cave to be seen.
"Was I just dreaming?" Princess Peacock rubbed her eyes, momentarily stunned.
"That wasn't a dream." The Mermaid Queen looked at the pill in her hand, smelling the faint medicinal fragrance on it, her voice trembling slightly.
Looking at the vast sea before him, Zu'an couldn't help but exclaim, "The ingenuity of this formation is truly unparalleled in the world."
He discovered that there was indeed only the sea left behind, meaning that the island had been moved away by some means, and he was shocked by the strength of the people in the Fire Cloud Cave.
Is he really a descendant of Emperor Yan...?
The Mermaid Queen looked at the pill in her hand and thought that her people were saved. However, she immediately realized that this meant they would have to part ways soon, and her smile froze instantly.
At this moment, Princess Peacock brought up the very thing she didn't want to say: "Sister Queen, why don't we accompany you back to the Dragon Palace to deliver the medicine?"
The Mermaid Queen could easily see through her thoughts, but she still shook her head: "You have important matters to attend to, so I won't take up any more of your time."
After saying that, he looked at Zuan and asked, "Can I speak with you alone?"
Seeing the pleading look in her beautiful eyes, Zu An couldn't help but soften his heart, nodded, and went with her to the other side of the deck.
The mermaid queen opened her mouth, she had a lot to say to him, but as they were about to part, she suddenly realized she didn't know what to say.
The two stood there quietly for a long time before Zuan broke the silence: "Be careful on your way back. You can take this crystal boat back."
The Mermaid Queen shook her head slightly: "This crystal boat was a gift from the Dragon King to you, how could I take it back? Besides, we're still quite a distance from the land, so we can use this to carry you for a while."
A slight smile played on her lips. If it weren't for this crystal boat, wouldn't Brother Zu have to carry Princess Peacock all the way?
Princess Peacock had just tricked her, so she was getting a little revenge.
“But you’re all alone, so far away…” Zuan said with some concern.
The Mermaid Queen smiled sweetly: "Have you forgotten what race I belong to? The ocean is my home ground."
Zuan thought about it and realized that it made sense; mermaids were quite skilled in the water.
The two quickly fell silent again, and eventually the mermaid queen realized it was time to leave.
"Can we hug before we part?" she suddenly asked.
Zuan was taken aback, not expecting her to say that.
He was hesitating to refuse, after all, he wasn't from this era and didn't want to influence her too much.
Seemingly sensing his refusal, the Mermaid Queen smiled sadly: "After this parting, we may never see each other again. Does our friendship during this time not even deserve a hug?"
As she spoke, a tear slid down her cheek and fell onto the deck, making a crisp, melodious sound.
Mermaids' tears turn into pearls when they fall to the ground.
Zuan also understood that the two belonged to different eras, and this parting might indeed be their last.
Moreover, the other party was only using friendship as an excuse.
His heart softened, and he opened his arms to hug the other person, but a trembling body had already hugged him tightly.
Zuan was somewhat lost in thought, and at that moment he experienced something called bitterness.
He never considered himself a pure and devoted man, and under normal circumstances, he would certainly not refuse to date the other person.
The problems caused by the difference in time and space made him feel powerless. He knew there was no future between them, and it was better to cut off their feelings from the beginning than to suffer more in the future.
No wonder in his past life, many literary works depicted love stories with various obstacles. He used to scoff at these stories, but now he understands that many obstacles and difficulties cannot be overcome simply by trying hard.
He sighed inwardly and was about to speak when he suddenly saw the mermaid queen's face getting incredibly close, and a pair of soft lips pressed against his.
Zuan's eyes widened instantly; he never expected his opponent to pull this move.
The red lips that countless men in the world envy and covet are now kissing him willingly, but he has no mind to enjoy it; instead, his mind is in turmoil.
Just then, a sharp pain shot through him, and he instinctively touched his lips, where there was a faint trace of blood.
The mermaid queen had already released him and walked to the ship's side, a mischievous smile on her face: "I don't know if we'll ever see each other again, so I want you to remember how you felt just now."
Goodbye, my love.
She silently recited a phrase in her heart, then leaped into the sea, transforming into a beautiful mermaid and swimming swiftly into the distance.
She didn't turn back, worried that if she did, she wouldn't be able to leave again.
The setting sun shone on the sea, creating sparkling spots everywhere. For a moment, Zu'an couldn't tell whether they were waves or her tears.
After standing there for an unknown amount of time, Princess Peacock appeared behind Zu'an and sighed sadly, "Queen Sister has finally left."
She felt a pang of regret, realizing she shouldn't have tried that little trick.
Actually, the older brother is destined not to be from this era, so what's the point of arguing about it?
"Big brother, you can return to the sea tribe after you finish your business in the demon tribe."
Zuan shook his head slightly and remained silent.
He was carrying a heavy responsibility this time, and life is unpredictable; who knows if he would have another chance to go back?
Over the next few days, the two headed towards the current royal court of the demon race.
The Dragon King's crystal boat can not only sail on the sea, but also fly in the sky.
However, because it is a magical artifact of the sea race, its speed in the sky is obviously not as fast as in the ocean, but it is still much faster than the airplane in my previous life.
Along the way, Princess Peacock subtly inquired about the story of the Peacock Clan woman from Zu'an's later life, while Zu'an asked her about the current situation of the Demon Clan.
As time passed, they finally arrived at the temporary royal court of the demon race.
Demon experts had been waiting outside for some time, seemingly having been specifically looking for them: "Princess, is this the great hero the Holy Maiden spoke of? The Holy Maiden has been waiting for you for a long time!"
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