Qin Xiao complained for a while, then discussed the general course of action with Ye Qingya.
Regardless, let's enter this world and take a look first. All foreign trade should be suspended for now.
The deal that had already been reached was to halt the trade of Le Linghua and the sea creature meat, and to return the money.
We'll discuss any further issues later. Qin Xiao is still here; if the other party is dissatisfied, they can come and confront him.
"Let's go, Sister Qingya, let's not summon these lords for now, let's go inside and take a look first."
Ye Qingya nodded, "We should go and see for ourselves first, so we can get a better understanding of the situation."
The three of them stood up and walked towards the back of the council hall.
The lords arrived via the teleportation array on the chairs, while the council hall located in the spatial corridor had to go through a teleportation gate to enter the world.
Entering through the one-way entrance of the spatial corridor is also an option, but it would be too noisy, and the people inside would know they had come in.
Qin Xiao's plan this time was a clandestine investigation; he certainly wouldn't just swagger in.
Once you reach the portal and adjust your location, the first place you'll naturally be is the sea creatures.
As one of the major clans, the Sea Clan governs three cities: Pisces City, Aquarius City, and Cancer City.
The capital is Pisces City, located deep within the ocean.
The rest, humans, as the largest race, occupy multiple terrains and possess four cities: Lion City, Aries City, Libra City, and Gemini City.
The Orcs live in the grasslands and mountains and own two cities: Taurus City and Scorpion City. Lion City originally belonged to them, but it was taken by the Humans.
The Elven race resides in the forest and lake region and possesses two cities: Archer City and Virgin City.
The last remaining city, Capricorn, is the most chaotic, where refugees from all the newly gathered fragments and various small races live in cramped conditions.
This city is also located on the edge of the remaining fragmented world.
After the teleportation ended, Qin Xiao and Ye Qingya arrived at the main city of the Sea Clan, Twin Fish City.
According to the information, the current lord of the sea tribe is the chieftain of the sea dragon tribe, named Ye Ersha Haiyu VII.
However, this world, which leans towards Westernization, is trying to cater to the world's ruler who is influenced by Chinese culture.
All leaders and nobles have their own Chinese-style titles based on the culture of Huawu Kingdom, which they use in daily life and take pride in.
Ordinary commoners and the lowest social classes are not entitled to Chinese-style names.
The Chinese name of this year's sea lord is quite interesting; it's named after the sea, and is called Sea Night.
The name is well chosen; it has a mysterious and hazy beauty to it.
Qin Xiao and his two companions were in the capital of the sea tribe, and the first thing they noticed was the sea tribes coming and going around them.
These sea creatures are indeed not much different from humans, except that they still have some characteristics of marine life.
For example, it even has a few octopus tentacles on its face.
Or perhaps they are sea creatures like shrimp and crabs, with armor-like shells on their bodies.
Even ordinary fish have tiny, barely perceptible scales on the sides of their cheeks and forehead.
But this doesn't seem strange at all; on the contrary, every sea creature has regular features, and there are very few oddities.
Qin Xiao nodded. No wonder Hai Miye was so handsome when he met him before. To be honest, when the lord met him before...
Qin Xiao was immediately stunned by Hai Miye's appearance.
It's just so beautiful, plus the vastness, abundance, and mysterious aura of the ocean... wow!
However, the elven lord was no less formidable.
Ahem, putting his thoughts aside, Qin Xiao coughed lightly, "Let's go, let's take a walk around the city, and while we're at it... check out the meat products department."
The city is not entirely devoid of humans or other races.
Although there were wars in the past, after the Ruins were restored, these races at least outwardly dared not start conflicts.
After all, there is also the powerful suppression from the Lord of the World.
However, there are relatively few of them; they are mostly people from other races who come here on official business or adventurers.
Although Qin Xiao and his two companions were very good-looking, they were only average-looking among the sea people who were generally beautiful.
While Qin Xiao and his companions were strolling around the city, admiring the unique, chaotic, marine plant-shaped buildings characteristic of the sea tribe, they were...
In the royal city of the sea tribe, Hai Miye, with his bare, voluptuous legs, leaned lazily against a throne made of coral, seashells, and pearls.
Two clam maidens beside him gently fanned their shells, bringing a pleasant breeze to the lord.
A clam-woman standing nearby noticed her master's worried expression and asked him something out of curiosity.
"My lord, what troubles you so much? Is this meeting going to increase... the number of our people again?"
At this point, the clam woman was almost in tears.
Hai Miye's pretty face also fell, her brows furrowed with a melancholy look.
"No, it's just... this time another major change is coming, and I'm feeling a little uneasy..."
As he spoke, Hai Miye subconsciously recalled the astonished look the new world's ruler had given him during the meeting...
She felt uneasy and...restless.
Some inappropriate thoughts, which might lead to the utter destruction of the sea creatures, began to rise uncontrollably.
What if... what if it actually works!?
Will things improve for the sea creatures by then? Even if they do... at least they'll be better off, right?
Considering the increasing decline of the sea creatures in recent years, it is clear that the intelligent sea creatures are beginning to experience reproductive problems.
Not only has her beauty declined, but her strength and potential have also begun to decline significantly.
This is a despicable human conspiracy; they had already anticipated this consequence.
After all, outstanding and exceptional sea creatures are chosen as rare...meat!
Hai Miye felt a sharp pain in his heart, and his eyes welled up with blood-red killing intent and madness.
The clam and the maiden accompanied Hai Miye as he grew up, and at the young age of seventeen, Hai Miye succeeded to the position of lord.
Now, only five years have passed, and they know that their lord is completely unable to adapt to this cruel reality.
"My lord, you have done very well. Even if... there are any further changes, the sea people will understand you."
Hai Miye did not respond, his gaze fixed on the top of the palace, where an ancestral dragon pearl shone brightly.
For the sake of our people, we will spare no effort. Even if we fail, we will not be worse off!
She made up her mind. She was the most beautiful woman in the sea tribe in the last hundred years, and her strength and talent were top-notch.
Yes, you can! You definitely can!
The last glimmer of hope! If they fail, the sea race... will also face certain death.
If this drags on any longer, the vast sea creatures will only become ignorant fish and shrimp in the ocean, with no chance of ever turning their lives around.
Qin Xiao had no idea what this stunningly beautiful ocean pearl was planning.
He led Ye Qingya and her daughter into the meat processing department.
This is a joint global body responsible for meat exports.
After all, this matter cannot be handled by the sea creatures themselves; it requires supervision and management to be carried out properly.
There are almost no sea people here. All the sea people will subconsciously avoid this place and are unwilling and dare not get close.
As Qin Xiao and his two companions walked in, a portly old man with a thick beard and greasy dark brown hair stood up.
"Oh, distinguished guest, would you like some food? It's not time yet~"
As he spoke, he looked at him with a cunning gaze.
Qin Xiao's lips curled into a smile. "Oh, then how can we possibly make an exception?"
The obese man struggled to his feet. "Ahem, our department does have a quota, so we've requisitioned a little more meat. If the price is right, we can discuss it."
A blatant black market operation, with no scruples whatsoever in skinning and cannibalizing...
Qin Xiao remained noncommittal, saying, "Let's take a look at the goods first."
The obese man's eyes lit up. "Sir, please come with me."
His judgment was accurate; these three individuals exuded an aura of strength, which might indicate a big business opportunity.
Qin Xiao followed behind and walked into the back, where rows of cage-like cubicles came into view.
Men and women, their faces ashen, yet beautiful and handsome sea people appeared before them.
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