Just as Xie Qi was about to approach the coastline, a deafening broadcast sounded through the sky. The voice came from the land, carrying an unquestionable majesty.
"All people, please note: Mermen hate humans and are our enemies. If you spot a mermaid, report it immediately. Search for the mermaids, purify the ocean, and save the Earth. All of this is for the supreme benefit of humanity!"
Looking around, I saw that the coast was crowded with people, densely packed with onlookers.
Some of these people were ordinary people who came out of curiosity to join in the fun, while others were soldiers fully armed and ready to board the ship.
Only Jiang Ze and Shen Yanhua were forcibly escorted onto the ship by the soldiers.
Moreover, even the poor people who were watching the excitement would cover their mouths and noses with cloth. But Jiang Ze and Shen Yanhua had no protection at all, breathing the polluted air nakedly.
Jiang Ze struggled to twist his body, trying to break free from the ropes. He stared at the figure not far ahead and loudly questioned, "Wang Wenchang, you are spreading rumors! Mermaids are not enemies of humans. They are meant to purify the sea. You are doing this for no reason!"
Facing Jiang Ze's questioning, Wang Wenchang raised the corners of his mouth slightly, revealing a hint of coldness: "Haha, unnecessary? Jiang Ze, Jiang Ze, you think things are too simple. What I pursue is not just for this sea..."
After saying this, Wang Wenchang smiled and patted the man next to him on the shoulder. The man next to him reached out without hesitation and took off the mask he had been wearing.
As the mask was taken off, a familiar face gradually appeared before everyone.
The moment Shen Yanhua, who was restrained, saw the other person's face clearly, his pupils suddenly dilated, his face full of astonishment, and he asked in disbelief: "Li Mu? How could it be you?"
However, Li Mu's eyes were empty and lifeless at this moment, as if he had lost his soul. He seemed to have not heard Shen Yanhua's call at all, and did not even react at all. He just stood there quietly, motionless like a puppet.
Seeing this scene, Shen Yanhua's uneasiness became stronger. He glared at Wang Wenchang and shouted, "What did you do to him? Why did he become like this?"
Facing Shen Yanhua's angry questioning, Wang Wenchang raised his head and laughed, which seemed particularly harsh.
After laughing, he replied coldly: "I just turned him into a more powerful weapon."
As he spoke, Wang Wenchang's gaze fell on Li Mu. Although this experiment had achieved results and transformed a relatively perfect individual like Li Mu, he still had some regrets in his heart.
Originally, they were trying to create a new and powerful creature by studying mermaid genes and applying them to humans.
After a long period of hard work and countless failed attempts, they finally got Li Mu, a relatively ideal sample, after transforming more than a thousand innocent humans.
However, apart from Li Mu, the situation of the other genetically modified humans was not optimistic. Their legs had simply degenerated into fish tails, and they could never recover the shape of normal human legs.
Apart from changes in their physical appearance, these people did not gain any other special abilities and were far from achieving the expected goal.
Only Li Mu can transform the modified fish tail into human legs on dry land, but once it comes into contact with water, the legs will instantly turn back into a fish tail.
Moreover, Li Mu is the only artificial mermaid who has the ability to purify sewage after being transformed.
Faced with such extraordinary achievements, those greedy people were not satisfied. The mermaid's genes alone were enough to make Li Mu so unique.
What amazing results would it bring if they could capture a mermaid of pure blood? Thus, their desire grew stronger, their only thought was to capture the real mermaid.
Especially when they learned that the mermaid was successfully hatched from a fossil state, the ambitions of this group of people grew even more.
Because they firmly believe that if they can successfully capture Xie Qi, a pure mermaid, they may be able to solve the mystery of immortality by conducting in-depth research on its genetic secrets.
At this moment, Wang Wenchang enthusiastically shouted to the crowd, "Don't you all yearn for eternal life? If I can successfully research the method of immortality, then we will no longer need to fear nature."
"Jiang Ze, please work with me. I have always been very optimistic about your abilities."
Hearing this, Jiang Ze asked expressionlessly, "Aren't you afraid that what you've done will be known to the nation's leaders?"
Wang Wenchang: "Hehe, this voyage was approved by the commander."
However, Wang Wenchang and his men deceived the country's leader. They told him that the mermaids were seeking revenge on humans, and only then did the country agree to let them go out to sea to catch mermaids.
After hearing these words, Shen Yanhua shouted, "You are so heartless!"
At the same time, he struggled desperately, trying to get closer to where Li Mu was, shouting non-stop: "Li Mu! Wake up! Wake up..."
At this moment, Qi Quanmin strode over. His sharp eyes swept over the people present, and he said with displeasure, "Stop talking nonsense and get going!"
Then, thousands of artificial mermaids emerged from the sea, their eyes dull as they lined up neatly in front of the ship.
At this time, they were preparing to lead this group of artificial mermaids into the deep sea, trying to use these mermaids to lure out the mysterious Xie Qi.
Just as the ship was about to set sail, the calm sea suddenly began to churn violently.
Immediately afterwards, a surging sea water like a ferocious beast swept towards the deck of the ship with overwhelming force.
This seemingly gentle sea water contained amazing power, and easily broke through the shackles that bound Jiang Ze and Shen Yanhua.
Then, the sea water seemed to have life, quickly wrapping around their bodies, forming a protective circle.
He lifted the two of them steadily and transported them safely to the top of a steep and dangerous coastal cliff in the distance, away from danger.
Just as people were astonished, a huge water column formed by rotating black sea water suddenly emerged from the sea.
This column of water rose far higher than the massive ship. Atop its summit, a beautiful and powerful mermaid stood proudly, surveying everything below with a cold, deep gaze, revealing an indescribable majesty and dominance.
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