Chapter 269 Compensation and Peril
The rising sun casts a golden glow, ripples across the surface of the Suez River, and diligent early-rising fishermen pray to the river for good fortune.
Audrey was also very diligent; she worked all night long, using her talent to cover up the strange phenomenon above the pool.
At first, it was just a vortex of energy, then a star vortex appeared, and finally, with the addition of drops of wondrous pure water power, the entire pool began to boil from top to bottom.
The power of water sought to merge with the starlight vortex, resulting in countless collisions and clashes during the fusion process, neither able to gain control of the other. The pool's surroundings alternated between surging waves and dazzling starlight, leaving Audrey utterly dumbfounded.
Shia's whimpers gradually turned into high-pitched shouts, then became weak and listless, and finally became satisfied and joyful, making Audrey, who had been diligently guarding the door for the two of them, blush with embarrassment.
As dawn approached, the vital energy, starlight, and water power finally merged together, and a clearer, more beautiful nebula appeared above the swimming pool.
The nebula then gradually shrank into the misty spray in the pool, accompanied by a high-pitched cry of "Ya...buy...drop!", and all the strange phenomena disappeared.
Audrey clasped her hands together and began to pray, just like fishermen praying for a good harvest. Mermaids were becoming increasingly rare, and even fewer were able to awaken. They desperately needed a new, powerful member of their race.
Audrey's prayers were answered; she heard Qin Mo and Shia talking.
"Phew..." Audrey breathed a sigh of relief. At least it sounded like neither of them was injured. Awakening is not an ordinary activity for couples. The first time is a very dangerous process, and it is normal to get injured and bleed.
"Shia..."
"Yes! I'm here, Qin Mo!"
"We know you're here, but where are our clothes?"
"I...I remember putting it by the pool...but now it's gone...."
"Nonsense, you created such a huge wave last night...it all got washed away!"
"You're talking nonsense... I... I didn't do anything reckless..." Shia's voice suddenly trailed off...
"You said you weren't wild? I almost drowned last night... Hurry up and find some clothes!"
"How am I supposed to go out and look for them like this! Qin Mo, you go..."
"Me, a prince... running around naked... what kind of behavior is this?"
"I'm still a princess!"
Audrey couldn't stand it anymore. These two young lovers were still arguing. "I've been on duty for most of the night, and they won't let me go home?"
"Ahem! Someone, bring the wedding attire for the newlyweds!"
With a series of "whoosh" sounds, more than a dozen beautiful figures rushed towards the pool. Although Audrey had covered up the strange starlight phenomenon from last night and it hadn't been leaked out, the women on the side had seen it clearly. They were all eager to see what would become of the two of them.
"Get out of my way, all of you! Put down the clothes, I'll help Your Highness change... What are you looking at? What are you touching? I'm talking to you..."
A dozen or so pretty girls reluctantly emerged from the misty pool, muttering to themselves as they walked.
"He looks so handsome!"
"I didn't see it clearly! It feels very bouncy to the touch..."
Audrey was furious. She deeply regretted being too kind to herself. If these mixed-race mermaids weren't disciplined, they would run wild.
The mermaids' dresses are gorgeous; perhaps they are using this way to reminisce about their glorious past.
Seeing Qin Mo, whose handsome features were accentuated by the gorgeous dress, even the usually aloof Audrey couldn't help but secretly admire him and gave him an approving smile.
"Shia, what do you think?"
“Aunt Audrey, I feel great. I have never felt such power before.”
“Very good, I can also sense the change in your aura. Let’s go out to sea and try it out... to see how much of your ancestral heritage you have awakened.”
"Oh! This... Aunt Audrey, shouldn't we... compensate Qin Mo first?"
Audrey was both amused and annoyed. "Does he look like he needs compensation? He looks better than you..."
Shia panicked immediately, "Qin Mo... how could he not need compensation... look how pale his face is... how disordered his breathing is...!"
While chattering away, Xiao Xiya kept giving Qin Mo meaningful glances, which puzzled Qin Mo. What compensation was so important? You money-grubber, aren't you ashamed? Do you think I'm short of money?
"Your Excellency Qin Mo, are you feeling...unwell?"
"Oh! I'm fine, but you need to explain what that compensation means."
Audrey looked slightly embarrassed, then quickly recovered and said calmly, "Human bodies are very weak. Mermaids are royalty among the sea creatures, and their bloodline power is too strong. During the awakening process... they often cause harm to humans, so... they are compensated afterwards."
"What kind of damage... could it be? Is it hidden damage?"
"Cough cough, no, cultivators generally have very strong bodies and are not in danger of losing their lives. The compensation we provide is enough to cure them."
"Holy crap..."
Qin Mo glared at the cold-faced Audrey, "Your Excellency Audrey, are you saying... that if a mermaid and a mortal were to unite, their lives would be in danger?"
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