Yu Feier's father spoke up, "Alright, all of you be quiet for a moment. Our benefactor is here; don't be so disrespectful."
He knew, of course, that humans were despicable, but he had long ago made a rule with the Heavenly Court that he could not harm humans at will. Originally, he and humans had kept to themselves. This time, however, he was determined to report this matter to the Heavenly Court and punish these humans.
"My benefactors, please follow me." Although he was not human, he had lived for thousands of years and had dealt with humans many times. He understood human nature best, so let's not talk about repaying or not; taking action directly is the best way to prove his gratitude!
Following the aquatic chieftain, everyone walked towards the back of the palace and saw at least a thousand-year-old blood-red coral tree. The tree was lush and verdant, so tall that its height was impossible to discern. Countless tiny coral sprites swam happily around it.
The aquatic chieftain stopped in front of the coral tree and placed his palm on it. The huge coral tree then began to move. Once it moved to the side, everyone could see that there was a passageway behind it.
After passing the coral tree, they took a few steps forward and were suddenly caught off guard and fell into a whirlpool. When they opened their eyes, they were in the Coral Secret Realm. No one knew exactly how they got in; they only knew that not far after passing the coral tree, they encountered a large whirlpool and were sucked in.
Looking at the countless rare treasures before them, they realized that the chieftain was giving them gifts of gratitude. "You saved my precious daughter, so each of you can choose one treasure from my aquatic palace."
"Thank you, clan chief. This gift is too precious for us. Besides, it was Miss Li who saved your daughter. If you want to give a gift, give it to her."
"That's right, clan chief, we shouldn't accept rewards without having done anything right!"
Everyone agreed with Gu Siye's words and echoed his sentiments.
Li Zhiyi also said, "Clan leader, it was just a small favor for me to save your daughter. I didn't expect anything in return! I appreciate your kindness."
The clan chief stroked his beard and smiled kindly, "Not at all, not at all. Since you have saved my daughter, then I must express my gratitude. I hope Miss Li will not find my sincere feelings distasteful!"
"Yes, sister-in-law, please take it. We shouldn't accept such a reward without having done anything right. It's what you should do."
Li Zhi hesitated for a long time. Seeing that the aquatic chieftain sincerely wanted to give him a gift of thanks, it seemed inappropriate for him not to accept it.
"Daoist Master, please choose one. My father never lets anyone come to this precious palace. You saved me this time, and my father is very grateful to you. If you insist on not taking it, it would seem like you are being distant. Besides, these are all magical artifacts with spiritual energy, which are perfect for you."
Li Zhi nodded: "Yes, I can sense that these things have a lot of spiritual energy, but I don't know how to use them."
"Master, let me introduce you to this coral scepter. It is made entirely of coral. When you wave the scepter, a clear spring will gush out from the tip. This spring is effective in restoring energy and vitality."
"And this shield made from a seashell, don't let its small size fool you, it has a strong defensive capability, it's impervious to swords and spears, and it can summon waves to form a defensive barrier to block attacks."
"Look at this fish sculpture. It's carved from the bones of 999 fish. The wearer can change the direction of water flow and the trajectory of ships. If you are injured, you can also summon a swarm of fish to heal your wounds..."
Yu Feier introduced these treasures at length, leaving the group dumbfounded. They had originally thought these treasures were just ordinary items, but they hadn't expected that each one was a magical artifact.
Li Zhiyi knew that these magical artifacts could only be used in water to exert their effects; they wouldn't work without water. Her eyes darted around and she spotted a small, round, translucent bead that emitted a faint glow. Although it was hidden at the very back of a pile of treasures, Li Zhiyi still reached out and took it out.
Looking at the crystal-clear Earth Soul Dew in his hand, Li Zhiyi was delighted: "Clan leader, may I take this?"
The clan chief laughed and said, "Of course."
"Thank you, clan leader." Li Zhi carefully sealed the Earth Soul Dew with her magic power and then swallowed it. However, she did not digest it, so as not to attract attention. She planned to give it to her master when she saw him.
This Earth Soul Dew absorbs the essence of the seabed day and night. It is said to grow only on the seabed, and only one plant grows every thousand years. Those who consume it can not only repair physical damage but also enhance their magical power. If ordinary people consume it, it can not only cleanse their souls but also extend their lifespan by a thousand years. It is said that even the dead can be brought back to life if they consume it.
It can even open up the Ren and Du meridians of ordinary people, allowing them to obtain immortal bones for cultivation. This is a rare treasure that countless cultivators dream of. I never thought that there would be such a treasure in the seabed.
Although the group didn't know what the round, bead-like object was for, and it looked like some kind of medicinal herb, they all guessed that it must be a rare treasure, since Li Zhizhi swallowed it as if he liked it very much.
"You've all worked so hard, traveling so far to bring my daughter back safely. How about we have a drink tonight and drink until we're all drunk?"
No one expected that this clan leader, despite his advanced age, would still be such a sentimental person. Fu Yanche was the first to agree, saying, "Alright, clan leader, I'll risk my life to accompany you today."
“I agree, brother. Let’s have dinner before we go back.”
Gu Siye glanced at Li Zhiyi. She hadn't said she wanted to leave, so it seemed she wanted to stay and have some fun before leaving. Since he had nothing else to do, he nodded in agreement.
Li Zhi smiled and said, "Thank you for your kindness, clan leader. We will respectfully accept your offer."
The patriarch's antennae twitched, emitting a sound that no one could understand, and then he led everyone back to the main hall with a smile.
Inside the main hall, servants had already prepared exquisite food and chairs.
As the eldest son of the fish clan, Yu Meisheng clapped his hands, and several beautiful dancers immediately appeared. These dancers were highly skilled, performing various difficult moves with ease, creating a joyful atmosphere and graceful movements.
As everyone chatted and laughed, raising their glasses, time flew by, and two hours passed. Fu Yanche and Chen Zhihe were both quite drunk.
Yu Meisheng was busy getting various foods for Li Zhiyi. "Miss Li, please try this."
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