Returning to her long-lost hometown and seeing her stern mother, gentle father, and kind relatives, Chao Xi was captivated by the moment.
He knew in his heart that he should pay off his debts, but he couldn't help lingering on the warmth they showed him.
Moreover, he was somewhat afraid, afraid that he would not be able to survive alone on land, and afraid that someone like Xiao Xuan, who coveted his heart, would reappear.
After half a month of wild thoughts, he suddenly remembered his original wish and began to despise his own greed.
Being able to swim in the sea of his hometown again and to hug his living parents were things he had long given up on. Now that he had them all, he was still dissatisfied.
He was never supposed to come back, but now that he's back, he's actually regressing more and more as he gets older.
If he really dies, he can simply continue to pay off his debts in the next life. Sheng Zhuoyu can retain his memories, so why can't he?
He made a three-point agreement with himself. The first point was to set a deadline for his departure: he would leave once the other mermaids were resurrected.
When that day finally arrived, he felt a strong sense of reluctance once again. He looked at the little mermaids being taken out of the Crystal Palace and couldn't help but laugh. As he laughed, he felt a lump in his throat.
It's okay, no one will notice if I cry in the sea. But this is the last time; I can't cry again after this.
He strained his eyes to see the mermaid race finally complete. The Dragon King also saw him, and after a moment's thought, he spoke to Lin Lan beside him and swam over.
This was the second time Tide had come into contact with the Dragon King. The Dragon King's powerful aura made him feel fear and he wanted to run away immediately, but he clenched his fists and restrained himself.
The second of the three rules: Never be a deserter; bravely face all difficulties.
The Dragon King casually set up a soundproof barrier and asked him, "How much do you remember about the resurrection?"
Chao Xi pursed her lips, quickly glanced at her parents who were looking at her with concern, shook her head, and whispered, "I don't remember anything."
The mission taker only knew that his name contained the character "Xiu". He remembered everything Xiu did while using this body, but he couldn't remember how he resurrected the mermaids.
Every time he tried to recall, he would remember Xiu's conversation with his system.
"This kind of resurrection is quite convenient; the underworld might be out of a job."
"First, this resurrection method must not be passed on."
"Why? Wouldn't it be a good thing if everyone could achieve immortality? Are you afraid of overpopulation?"
"Not entirely. First, the preciousness of life lies in its uniqueness, its one and only occurrence, and it should be respected and revered. If this method is leaked, it will surely cause great chaos. I have already violated the principles of life and death this time, and I cannot let it continue to develop."
"There's only one Soul Gathering Pearl, it shouldn't be that serious, right?"
"But the method of possession is something that anyone can learn; it's just that the one being possessed becomes 'oneself'."
"Sigh, why don't you just admit it? You're the kind of person who only allows officials to set fires while forbidding ordinary people to light lamps."
"Um."
"You actually admit it?"
"There's nothing wrong with admitting it. It's similar to how the Time and Space Bureau only selects a portion of people to fulfill their wishes."
"Okay, then how do you explain the resurrection of so many mermaids?"
"We still need to trouble the Dragon King."
"...I think I saw the Dragon King wearing a tall hat with the words 'Great Injustice' written on it."
Looking at the "Great Misfortune" Dragon King, Chao Xi mustered his courage and said, "This method must not be spread."
The Dragon King raised an eyebrow at him, thinking to himself that he had come all this way for nothing, having his lines stolen.
He nodded slightly and said, "This matter ends here. It's best if you know your limits. In case you accidentally let something slip later, I will cast a spell on you."
"good."
When the "sky" at the bottom of the sea turned dark, the tide placed a seashell outside his parents' little house, with his letter engraved on it.
There are schools underwater too, but they only teach literacy and speaking human language, so that people can occasionally go ashore to play. Tides, on the other hand, were something they learned on land in their previous life.
He was afraid that he would break the rules he had set for himself and dared not say goodbye to them in person, so he had no choice but to resort to this drastic measure.
He needed to accumulate merit, but there was very little he could do in the sea, so he adopted Xiuheyi's suggestion: protect the marine environment, protect the environment, and call on everyone to pay attention to it.
But how to do it? Nobody told him.
The third rule of the three-point agreement: Be independent and self-reliant; you can cooperate with others, but you cannot rely on others.
He carried the bag that Xiu had used and walked the path that Xiu had once walked. Before he knew it, he arrived at Haishi Village. The old people exclaimed in surprise, "Child, why has your hair turned white again?"
Chao Xi panicked and instinctively tried to find a place to hide. The nearest old woman was already walking over with a cane. She was walking so fast that she almost fell, and Chao Xi quickly went over to help her.
After the old man steadied himself, he reached out and stroked the man's long, silvery hair, saying sadly, "Didn't you say you were cured? How come it relapsed?"
Chao Xi was stiff all over, not knowing how to answer. She did not resist when the old man gently led her into the house, but tried to calm her tense breathing.
The old man pulled a metal box from under the stove, making a clanging sound as he picked it up. He opened it, counted the contents, and then pushed it into Chaoxi's arms.
"It's not much, just a small token of my appreciation. I don't know what albinism is, but all diseases are bad. If it can be treated, it should be treated. Don't be afraid."
Chao Xi naturally couldn't accept it and quickly declined, saying, "Grandma, I can't take yours, I have money."
The old woman looked him over carefully, shook her head and laughed: "I know you're rich. What ordinary family could give birth to such a handsome child like you? Consider this my way of repaying you. Do you think we old folks are stupid? The county supermarket sends us things for free every now and then."
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