761 So-called Alliance
"Xiaoou, what did he say?"
Hai Ming was vigilant. He felt danger. Zhou Zhi gave him a dangerous feeling, but he did not understand his words. He desperately wanted to know what Zhou Zhi had said.
An Xiaoou knew that things were not as simple as she thought. She told Hai Ming about what Zhou Zhi said.
Hai Ming frowned and said, "Xiaoou, ask them if they're not afraid of death. Their lives are in our hands now."
An Xiaoou translated truthfully.
Zhou Zhi smiled lightly and said, "Miss An, tell him that we're all afraid of death, but it won't end if we die. The fish people aren't the masters, and neither are the humans. If our races want to get along peacefully, we have to return the favor. Sooner or later, the two worlds will completely fuse. We can communicate peacefully after signing the alliance. Our Great Zhou Dynasty is willing to interact peacefully with the fish people. In the future, if the fish people are invaded by other dynasties, the Great Zhou Dynasty won't sit back and do nothing. This is the benefit of the alliance."
"The human race has abundant knowledge and smart inventions which will help the fish people to learn and improve. Then, can the fish people provide energy liquid or energy blocks for the human race?"
Zhou Zhi looked at An Xiaoou and narrowed his eyes.
An Xiaoou opened her mouth slightly. She subconsciously touched her neck and shrank her neck when she saw Zhou Zhi smile.
Hai Ming didn't know what Zhou Zhi said. He only knew that An Xiaoou was a little afraid.
He stood forward fearlessly and blocked Zhou Zhi's gaze.
His eyes darkened and revealed a ferocious glint. Sharp claws appeared between his fingers, and his teeth became sharp.
An Xiaoou tugged at Hai Ming's clothes. "Hai Ming, don't be anxious."
An Xiaoou realized that she was weak. The power of wisdom was endless. She didn't know when Zhou Zhi noticed the energy stone she was wearing. Perhaps it was because she touched it occasionally or did something else. She didn't realize it herself, but Zhou Zhi noticed it.
The reason why humans could establish themselves in the world and open up a path to survival among all kinds of ferocious beasts and poisonous creatures was because they were intelligent.
"Hai Ming, let's go back first. We still have to discuss this matter in detail."
An Xiaoou spoke to Hai Ming.
Hai Ming looked at Zhou Zhi warily. Zhou Zhi smiled politely at him.
An Xiaoou adjusted her mood and said to Zhou Zhi, "Wisdom King, this matter is very important. We still have to discuss it in detail before we can give you an answer. I'll have to trouble you for the time being."
Zhou Zhi smiled and shook his head. "It's fine."
An Xiaoou asked the servant to bring food.
They could finally free their hands. Everyone ate in silence.
The fish people were very vigilant and looked like they were ready for combat. They would emit low-frequency sound waves from their mouths. They did not have much offensive power, but it made Su Xiaolu and the others very uncomfortable.
Seeing that they did not do anything, they lowered their voices.
Su Xiaolu smiled at An Xiaoou and said, "Xiaoou, thank you."
An Xiaoou smiled and shook her head. She hadn't done well enough.
An Xiaoou and Hai Ming left. They still had to report to the king.
After blocking her hearing, Su Xiaolu felt much more comfortable. She ignored the hostile expressions of the fish people and sat down quietly after eating and drinking her fill.
When the two fish people saw this, they were much more relieved. They put away their sharp claws and retreated.
An Xiaoou and Hai Ming reported the news of their communication to the king.
There were a few elders gathered in the royal palace. They did not expect that among the people they captured, there was actually a human royalty.
Everyone started arguing again.
Some said that they should kill them to prevent future trouble, while others said that they should not. Exchanging knowledge could change the development of the fish people. Perhaps they could find the reason why the fish people's transformation failed.
Some said that they were not afraid. At most, they would go into the deep sea. Humans could not go so deep into the sea. Even if the fish people were weaker than the humans, they could not do anything.
An Xiaoou felt a headache coming on. When the people in the palace quarreled, it was no different from a market.
The fish people only had one partner. They would at most give birth to two children in their lives. It would take ten years for a small fish to transform into a human. If the transformation failed, it would only be a fish for the rest of its life. After the transformation failed, its mind would slowly degenerate until it was no different from an ordinary fish. It might not return after leaving the clan to hunt one day.
As for the fish people, they would only conceive again after the first child's transformation failed. The fish people reproduced very little, and it was too hard to raise two children.
Humans were different. Having more children was a tradition in every family. As long as they had food to eat, they could continue to give birth until they could not give birth anymore.
The difference between humans and fish people was too great, so the fish people had to treat them carefully.
"Xiaoou, the king is asking you a question."
Hai Ming called An Xiaoou gently.
An Xiaoou came back to her senses and looked at the old king respectfully. "What did the king ask me?"
An Xiaoou realized that the prince was also here.
Everyone looked at her.
The king looked at An Xiaoou and said slowly, "Xiaoou, what is the alliance agreement of your human race like? Can the descendants of our fish people be guaranteed safety when they go on land to learn?"
Every descendant of theirs was very precious. In the sea, they were unrestrained and could deal with the methods of the humans. However, when they reached the shore, their bodies were also restrained. They were afraid that the humans would betray them at that time.
Seeing that everyone was looking at her, An Xiaoou thought that she actually didn't know much. She felt very guilty and recalled carefully what she had heard before. She said, "My king, since ancient times, alliances meant that both sides will exchange important hostages with each other. These hostages are usually the children of the empress. They are people who can inherit the throne in the future to form a good relationship and balance each other."
If anyone broke the agreement, they would definitely let their children's blood fuel the other party's anger.
However, humans could give birth to many children, but the fish people could not.
From this point of view, the fish people had no benefits. However, there was one thing. The fish people could live for 200 years, their lifespan was several times that of humans.
"Father, I'm willing to travel to the human race to learn knowledge and seek a solution for my clan."
The little prince stood up, his small face filled with determination. He was the youngest child of the king, Yu Yan. He had just successfully transformed this year and almost failed. This caused his body to be a little weak. It would take at least forty years to recover.
"No, you're not in good health. The humans are ferocious. I don't agree."
The eldest prince, Yu Heng, firmly objected. He had been to the foreign land and had seen many people's ferocious appearances. Some big fish that were caught would quickly disintegrate, and the still-moving fish meat would become human food. The humans looked weak, but they were all bloodthirsty. Even the small children ate them happily.
Fish did not like to eat humans, but humans liked to eat fish.
Yu Yan looked at An Xiaoou and asked with a smile, "Sister Xiaoou, there's an exchange of knowledge between alliances, right? As long as we are in an alliance, the other party has to protect the safety of their esteemed guests, right?"
Everyone looked at An Xiaoou, waiting for her to answer.
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An Xiaoou felt very pressured. She was not a smart and powerful person.
She thought carefully and concluded in her heart. Then, she said, "Little prince, in theory, that's true. However, there have been many incidents of breaking the alliance since ancient times. The alliance is just a temporary check and balance. We fish people need to become stronger. Only by becoming stronger can we have the right to speak. Now, there's very little understanding between the two races, so they won't act rashly. But in the future, I don't know."
Since ancient times, those cases had always shown that if one was not strong enough, they would be beaten up.
The alliance was just a temporary check and balance.
No alliance could be enforced for a lifetime. The least was a few years and the longest was a few decades.
Everyone was waiting. When the army prospered and the horses were strong, there would never be absolute peace in any dynasty. Fierce warriors would always be indispensable.
An Xiaoou didn't know if the fish people could understand this, but that was the truth.
"Humans are the most sinister and cunning. This is enough to prove their intelligence. Father, please let me go. We fish people have far longer lives than human clan leaders. Perhaps accidents will happen in the long run, but in just a few years, before the human race completely understands our world, we will be safe."
Yu Yan looked at his father seriously and begged again.
The king was considering. In fact, he was already a little shaken.
"My king, I'm willing to go with the little prince."
Hai Ming took a step forward, clenched his right hand into a fist, and gently held it against his chest.
There was a problem with the reproduction of the fish people. Humans had the most knowledge, so they should learn when they needed to. Every fish person had a fearless heart.
"My king, my family too..."
All of a sudden, the elders scrambled to express their stance. They were the leaders of the fish people and had to be at the front.
Everything was for their future descendants.
All the fish people were expressing their stance.
The little prince, Yu Yan, would definitely not go alone.
"My king, I'm willing to go too."
An Xiaoou also stepped up. She had thought that she would have to live at the bottom of the sea forever, but she did not expect to be able to return to land. After changing her identity and race, she was still quite familiar with that land. With her around, it would be convenient for the fish clansmen because she could understand human language.
Perhaps she could meet her brother and uncle again. She believed that even if she changed her identity, her brother would still be her brother and her uncle would still be her uncle.
The king nodded in relief. He said calmly, "Xiaoou, bring me to see the Wisdom King of the human race tomorrow. Since we're forming an alliance, I can make some requests of him. If these requests can be fulfilled, let them go. If they don't keep their promise, there's no need to consider. I'll personally bring them to the depths of the sea to kill them."
The fish people might not be as smart as the humans. If they could not think too far ahead, so be it. Everything was based on what they saw.
An Xiaoou nodded. Now that she was also a fish person, she had to think more about the fish people.
"Alright, you can all go back."
The king waved his hand. He was very old. He was already 185 years old this year. He could die of illness at any time, but he would live for 15 more years at most.
The lifespan of the fish people was close to 200 years. Very few people lived for more than 200 years. He didn't think that he would become a very special king.
After everyone left.
The king left his two sons behind.
His eldest son, Yu Heng, was upright and in his prime. He was the best successor.
His second son, Yu Yan, was a young man. As his body was relatively weak, he was much smarter than his clansmen. From his son's eyes, one could see his thirst for knowledge.
When there were changes in the sea area, Yu Yan had suggested going out to investigate many times, but he had refused.
Now, he had to be sent to the people they did not know anything about. His heart was filled with worry.
"Yu Yan, have you really thought it through?"
He asked worriedly.
Yu Yan's eyes were firm. "Father, Big Brother, let me go. I'll study hard and write the knowledge into a book and send it back. In the future, our fish people will also learn some useful knowledge."
"But in exchange, Father, we can use the Spatial Technique to fool the humans. They will yearn for this ability, but they will never be able to learn our innate ability."
Yu Yan was proud and confident.
The old king smiled and nodded. "That's what I thought."
The Spatial Technique was a special ability of the fish people. If the humans knew about such an ability, they would definitely want to learn it. They could teach them, but whether they could learn it or not was not their problem.
Yu Heng patted Yu Yan's shoulder. "If there's any danger, you have to tell us. Even if the human race is dangerous, I will lead the fish people to save you."
They did not have much, but as long as humans dared to hurt their clansmen, even if they used the most primitive claws and fangs, they would definitely make the humans pay a painful price!
"Good children, the god of the sea will protect you. The endless sea will give you strength."
The king looked at his two sons in relief, his eyes filled with pride.
He thought that the fish people would definitely seek a new life in this difficult world. All his doubts would definitely be answered.
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After An Xiaoou left, Su Xiaolu thought carefully about what Zhou Zhi had said.
She already had an image in her mind of a cultural exchange between clans.
Su Xiaolu couldn't help but ask Zhou Zhi, "Fourth Brother, do you think the fish people will agree?"
Zhou Zhi smiled faintly and said, "There's a high chance that they will. The big Kun has appeared in the sea for a long time. They know that even the most ordinary fishermen by the sea have great wisdom. The fish people must yearn for knowledge."
Fish without intelligence were just fish. Only with intelligence would they know how to think. If they knew how to think, they would naturally crave knowledge.
Humans were smarter than fish. Of course, the fish people yearned for human knowledge.
Similarly, the fish people had special abilities. Miraculous and mysterious, they were also what people yearned for.
As for the two different worlds and different races, no matter what the other party did, the first alliance would definitely succeed.
Therefore, an alliance could be made.
If the fish people liked to kill, they wouldn't have lived until now. When they caught them, they could have killed them, they could directly do it to prevent future trouble.
"Xiaolu, perhaps you will see the fish people often in the capital in the future."
Zhou Zhi had a smile on his lips. With the fish people, would there be other races?
The future world was really strange.
"If nothing unexpected happens, we'll be able to see them often. I just don't know if they'll feel as bad as we do now when they arrive in the capital."
Su Xiaolu was a little depressed. She did not understand why she felt so uncomfortable. She was clearly standing on the ground, but she felt like she was hanging upside down.
"They might not feel as uncomfortable as us. They are in the sea area without any restrictions, but we will record them when the time comes." Zhou Zhi's eyes darkened. He was already looking forward to it. He would record and observe the entire process.
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"Ahem."
Old Wu coughed lightly.
Zhou Zhi smiled gently at Su Xiaolu and said, "Xiaolu, rest well."
Su Xiaolu nodded.
Old Wu looked at Su Xiaolu. Su Xiaolu blinked playfully and smiled.
Old Wu pursed his lips and closed his eyes.
After this matter was over, he had to find an opportunity to talk about it. He definitely couldn't bear to say anything to his precious disciple. If he couldn't bear to say anything to his disciple, he naturally had to talk to Zhou Zhi and tell him not to think about it. He had to give up.
It was a peaceful night.
The fish people sent food over. Zhou Zhi smiled at Su Xiaolu and nodded slightly.
Now, he was even more confident that there would be no accidents regarding the alliance. Next, it would be the negotiation between the two races.
Everyone ate quietly. The food given by the fish people was mostly fish. It had no taste and was very bland, but at least it was cooked.
Not long after dinner, the fish people came in and released them.
After they were set free, they moved their bodies. When they walked, the dizziness and tightness in their chests were even more obvious.
"Gulp..."
One of the fish people took the lead and walked in front. The other made an inviting gesture. He looked a little awkward and it was obvious that he had just learned it.
Su Xiaolu looked at Zhou Zhi. Zhou Zhi needed someone to support him. Jin Liu had already supported him.
Everyone slowly walked out.
When they walked into the wide hall, they saw the king of the fish race.
He had white hair, white eyebrows, and a white beard. He looked gentle and kind, and his blue eyes seemed bottomless.
He smiled and said, "Hello, I'm the king of the fish race. I'm very happy to know you."
Old Wang's voice resounded in the hall. His sound waves turned into human words.
Zhou Zhi's expression was gentle. He cupped his hands and said calmly, "Greetings, my king. I'm the second son of the Great Zhou Dynasty, Zhou Zhi. I'm very happy and lucky to meet the fish people. I hope we can reach a peaceful consensus and learn from each other."
An Xiaoou translated the words to all the fish people.
An Xiaoou's translation was detailed.
Old Wang looked at Zhou Zhi and said slowly, "Can you represent the Great Zhou Dynasty? If you can, our fish people are willing to form an alliance with the Great Zhou Dynasty and learn from each other and improve together. Our fish people can teach the Spatial Technique to the people of the Great Zhou Dynasty. In exchange, we would like the Great Zhou Dynasty to let us fish people learn the knowledge of the human race and the knowledge of your royal family."
"What is your Space Technique like?"
Zhou Zhi asked.
Old Wang waved his hand and a pale-faced young man walked to the middle. The young man looked at Zhou Zhi and the others angrily. His lips moved and he said, "It's the ability to let you go from one place to another."
An Xiaoou knew that Zhou Zhi and the others did not understand the sound waves, so she immediately explained.
Zhou Zhi lowered his eyes slightly, then smiled faintly and nodded and said, "Alright, I hope our alliance can completely end the war between the fish race and the Great Zhou Dynasty and everyone can improve together."
Such a technique was indeed something that people wanted to learn.
"But—"
Zhou Zhi looked up at the old king and said with a serious expression, "Your Majesty, you should know that studying is very hard. If you can't avoid the discomfort in your body, you won't be able to concentrate on studying. I believe that the fish people will need me to build a special palace for you when they go to the capital. If the students of our Great Zhou Dynasty come here, Your Majesty should express some sincerity too, right?"
"Yes, as long as you keep your promise, our fish people will treat the humans well."
Old Wang nodded. The discomfort of Zhou Zhi and the others was caused by the Spatial Technique. The spell could be reversed, but he would not tell Zhou Zhi and the others about this now.
"Your Majesty, these words are enough. Now, please get my people to go back and make arrangements. We only need two people to go. We can still stay until the final alliance is reached. In the future, if the fish people are interested in some things in my dynasty, our two races can also make an equivalent exchange. I'm looking forward to this day."
Zhou Zhi smiled faintly and said.
The old king looked at An Xiaoou.
An Xiaoou explained in detail. Since ancient times, there had to be an envoy between the two countries during an alliance.
Moreover, it was the rule not to kill envoys when the two countries were at war.
Of course, there were also those who did not abide by the rules. If they even killed the envoys, the flames of war would definitely spread and blood would flow like rivers.
The old king nodded and looked at Zhou Zhi solemnly. "Alright, you have to stay. You can decide which two can go out."
Zhou Zhi looked at Old Wu and said respectfully, "Senior, one of my men will do. You can go back first."
Old Wu frowned. He was about to reject him when Gui You spoke first.
"Old man, go out. Your health is important. I'll protect the girl."
Gui You looked at Old Wu.
Su Xiaolu also quickly said, "Master, don't worry about me. I'm an expert now."
Old Wu looked at Gui You and Su Xiaolu and nodded. "Okay, Master will go out first and wait for you to go home."
He was old after all. His old bones could not withstand such torture.
Zhou Zhi asked Jin Si to go back. Jin Si and Old Wu stood out.
The old king looked at the young and old and did not say anything.
The pale-faced young man said, "Your Majesty, let me send them out. I'm already injured. If anything happens to me, please don't hesitate to kill these people immediately."
"Qing Xu, your body hasn't completely recovered."
The old king was a little hesitant.
"It doesn't matter. I'm not afraid. Please let me go, my king. I'll definitely complete the mission."
Qing Xu smiled and shook his head.
"Alright, then. I'll let you send these two out. Go and come back quickly."
The old king agreed.
"My king, please let me go with you. Even if there's an accident, I'll definitely be able to bring Qing Xu back."
Hai Ming took the initiative to volunteer. Every member of the fish people who had extraordinary abilities after transformation was very precious. As long as they were alive, no matter how powerful their injuries were, they would heal.
"Alright, Hai Ming and Qing Xu will go together."
The old king thought for a moment and agreed.
Qing Xu and Hai Ming's fathers looked at each other and nodded slightly to express their feelings. In the clan, they could be fish people who had different opinions and argued with each other, but to outsiders, they had to work together.
These two Elders were usually at odds, but this time, their sons were carrying out a mission together.
Old Wu and Jin Si were taken away by Hai Ming and Qing Xu.
Su Xiaolu and the others were also relocated. This time, the rooms were much bigger. There were beautiful pearl ornaments and a smooth seashell bed.
They still felt terrible, but their identities were different now. They were honored guests.
"I wonder how long it will take to send the message."
Su Xiaolu muttered. As the only woman, she had an independent room.
Su Xiaolu felt much more comfortable sleeping on the warm and smooth seashell bed.
Sleeping was better than standing.
There was a knock on the door. Su Xiaolu said softly, "Come in."
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An Xiaoou came in and brought Su Xiaolu a glass of orange water. After she sat down, she said gently, "Miss Su, drink some. You'll feel better after drinking it."
Su Xiaolu sat up and drank it in one gulp.
There was color and no taste, but after drinking it, she did feel much better. She returned the cup to An Xiaoou and smiled at her. "Xiaoou, thank you."
"There's no need to thank me. Miss Su has also helped us a lot and we haven't had the chance to repay you. Now that I have this chance, I'll help you as much as I can."
An Xiaoou smiled back. She took the cup and got up to go back.
"Xiaoou."
Su Xiaolu stopped An Xiaoou and asked with a smile, "Is there any more of this water? Can they drink it?"
An Xiaoou shook her head in embarrassment and said apologetically, "Miss Su, I'm sorry. This is all."
"But Miss Su, don't worry. As long as the news outside can be confirmed quickly, the king won't let you suffer like this."
An Xiaoou said seriously that she was here to repay Su Xiaolu because she had received a favor.
"Okay, thank you."
Su Xiaolu stopped asking at the right time.
An Xiaoou smiled faintly and went out.
Su Xiaolu lay back on the bed and sank her consciousness into the Space.
Mantis Shrimp was still sleeping, its stomach bulging.
Su Xiaolu went over and picked it up. She rubbed Mantis Shrimp's head and pinched its paws.
"Xiaolu, don't hug me. I'm so sleepy."
Mantis Shrimp's milky voice sounded in Su Xiaolu's sea of consciousness.
Su Xiaolu quickly asked, "Mantis Shrimp, there are different races in the other world. I met the fish people and was trapped in the fish people's territory. What's going on?"
When Mantis Shrimp explained the fusion of the two worlds to her, it said that this was an incomplete world with only spirit beasts.
"Fish people? Can they take human form?"
Mantis Shrimp opened its eyes and yawned cutely.
Su Xiaolu nodded.
"They're the beast race. They're also spirit beasts. They can only take human form after cultivating. Actually, only humans are doted on by the Heavenly Dao. Be it the beast race, fiendish demons, or gods, they will slowly wither over time. There's no need to worry. It's very difficult for them to survive. There's nothing to be afraid of for humans."
Mantis Shrimp explained seriously. He looked weak, but he was actually very capable.
They were weak and could make weapons to protect themselves.
In ancient times, there was armor. As the times evolved, there were also bulletproof vests. In the interstellar era, there were all kinds of particle cannons and so on. The Guardian Beasts protected the world, but they were also indirect guardians of humans.
"Xiaolu, I'm almost done with the Interface Stones..."
Mantis Shrimp rubbed against Su Xiaolu's palm.
The pile of interface stones that Su Xiaolu had found had been eaten by him until only a small pile was left.
Mantis Shrimp opened its mouth to Su Xiaolu so that she could see its milky teeth.
Su Xiaolu looked at Mantis Shrimp's two sharp baby teeth and couldn't help but reach out to touch them. When she wasn't paying attention, Mantis Shrimp had already grown a lot and even grew teeth.
"After I settle these things, I'll find an Interface Stone for you. I won't let you run out of food."
Su Xiaolu stroked Mantis Shrimp's soft fur and said.
Unknowingly, she had raised the Mantis Shrimp for so long. From a newborn fragile little thing to a little cutie who could speak and solve her worries now.
Su Xiaolu hugged Mantis Shrimp and kissed it.
Mantis Shrimp reached out its little paw and pressed it on Su Xiaolu's mouth. He rejected righteously, "Xiaolu, you can't kiss me!"
"Why not?"
Su Xiaolu was puzzled.
"You just can't. Don't ask."
Mantis Shrimp buried its head and hugged its ears with its paws.
Su Xiaolu put down Mantis Shrimp beside the Interface Stone. She touched the Mantis Shrimp's head and said, "Alright, go back to sleep. I'm going out to sleep too. Remember to help me take care of the medicinal field."
"Yes, yes."
Mantis Shrimp replied.
Su Xiaolu had already disappeared from the Space.
Mantis Shrimp stuck out its tongue, hugged the interface stone, and began to bite it.
The medicinal field in these pieces of land was full of vitality. Many precious medicinal herbs were also its favorite food. There was abundant spiritual energy.
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Qing Xu and Hai Ming brought Jin Si and Old Wu out of the fish people's territory. Qing Xu and Hai Ming both became the huge Kun. Qing Xu let Jin Si and Old Wu grab their backs and slowly floated out of the sea.
He and Hai Ming used sound waves to send signals.
Hai Ming had been hiding in the sea and was not exposed to humans. He brought two of his clansmen and revealed their backs to the surface of the sea.
As soon as they left the sea, Old Wu and Jin Si choked and coughed, then took deep breaths.
"Kid, you should have something to contact them with, right? Take it out quickly and settle the matter as soon as possible."
Old Wu said to Jin Si.
Jin Si nodded and nimbly took out a small bamboo tube. He aimed it at the sky and pulled it.
Bang!
A loud bang spread far and wide, and the clouds above gradually turned red.
They only needed to wait slowly nearby and wait for their people to see the signal.
Not long after, they saw a ship.
Before the ship could approach, Qing Xu had already swam towards it.
They were getting closer and closer. There were many people on the ship, all of them holding iron forks that emitted a cold glint.
Jin Si put his finger in his mouth and quickly blew out a bird's cry.
One long and three short, repeated three times.
On the ship, Jin Er immediately raised his hand and ordered everyone to put away their weapons.
They all saw that it was the big Kun carrying Jin Si. They didn't know why Jin Si suddenly appeared and why their master wasn't around.
After many years of tacit understanding, when the secret signal was blown, Jin Er immediately responded.
The big Kun didn't attack either. Everything was strangely calm.
They could even feel that the big Kun was under the boat. The big Kun's huge body could easily move the boat. It stopped moving.
Jin Si and Old Wu got on the boat from the rope ladder. The big Kun sank and quickly moved away from the boat.
"Duwuwu—"
The big Kun surfaced, and a loud sound wave entered everyone's ears.
At this moment, another figure came out of the water. It was a girl. She was standing on the back of the big Kun. Only then did Jin Er and the others realize that there were two big Kun.
Jin Yi frowned and whispered, "Jin Si, are these big Kun different? You and Master disappeared for a few days, and we couldn't even see a single big Kun on the surface of the sea. Now, two of them suddenly appeared."
Jin Si nodded and shouted at An Xiaoou, who was standing on the back of the big Kun, "Miss, please go back and tell our master that we've returned safely."
An Xiaoou also shouted in response, "If there's news, just come to this sea area and send the news to the big Kun you see."
With that, An Xiaoou squatted down and hugged the big Kun under her.
They slowly sank into the sea and left quickly and safely.
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They watched An Xiaoou and the big Kun leave.
Jin Si explained to Jin Er and the others.
A few years ago, it would have been difficult to explain, but now, everyone understood after a moment of surprise.
Jin Er quickly made arrangements. There had to be someone on the surface of the sea.
They looked at Old Wu, who said calmly, "I'll stay on the ship. You have your own ways. It shouldn't take long for the news to come back, right?"
He could afford to wait for the next few days.
They arranged for Old Wu to rest in the cabin.
Jin Er and the others began to move.
A portion of them had to return to the capital personally. The messenger pigeons were the fastest way to send news, so the news would reach the capital first.
The alliance between the two dynasties naturally had to be reported to the emperor.
His master was still with the fish people, so the sooner the better.
Old Wu borrowed a messenger pigeon from Jin Si. He had also sent some news. His precious disciple was still with the fish people. There had to be no accidents in this alliance between the two races.
After a few days with the fish people, it was already late April. Seeing the messenger pigeon fly into the clouds, Old Wu's heart tightened. His close friend and his precious disciple were all in that dilapidated place with the fish people. He only wanted to resolve this matter as soon as possible.
After this matter was over, his precious disciple would be able to train herself without distractions and have a chance to escape the pain of love.
'Old Niu, oh Old Niu, your divination before your death killed me.'
'Damn girl, stupid girl, I'm so worried.'
Although he was cursing in his heart, Old Wu was still sincerely praying for his disciple and close friend to return safely.
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April 23rd, in the capital.
The small messenger pigeon flew past mountains and rivers. After taking off from the sea for two days, it finally flew into the majestic palace gate.
Seeing the messenger pigeon, a palace servant took the letter tube on the messenger pigeon's leg and reported it.
Emperor Zhou Zhao took the letter from the palace servant and opened it. He took out the letter inside and slowly unfolded it. After reading it, his eyes widened and he stood up immediately. He ordered excitedly and with a trembling voice, "Quick, quickly call the Crown Prince over."
The fish people had human heads and fish bodies, they were mermen.
Spatial Technique, teleportation, shrinking the ground to an inch.
If the Great Zhou Dynasty had such a technique, why would they worry about not becoming stronger?
Why would the people of the Great Zhou Dynasty worry about being rich?
Zhou Zhao was very excited and kept pacing back and forth in front of the hall. At this moment, because he was too excited, he could not sit down quietly.
He read the small letter repeatedly and pondered the information inside.
Zhou Heng arrived quickly. His expression was calm. After entering, he bowed first. "Greetings, Father."
"Heng'er, come and see."
Zhou Zhao looked at his eldest son, who was getting calmer and calmer, and was very satisfied. Zhou Heng was becoming more and more like an emperor.
Zhou Heng walked over and took the letter from Zhou Zhao to read.
It was Zhou Zhi's handwriting.
There were merpeople in the depths of Qinghai, they had the heads of humans and the bodies of fish. They had the Spatial Technique to exchange for knowledge of astronomy and geography with our dynasty.
Zhou Heng was shocked, but he did not show it on his face. After reading it, he handed the letter back to Zhou Zhao.
Zhou Zhao took it and said with a smile, "Heng'er, what do you think?"
Zhou Heng said seriously, "Father, I have the same thoughts as my brother. The two races should form an alliance and improve together."
The races in the foreign land were mermen. They called themselves the fish people. They had spells and divine arts. After the two races formed an alliance, they could exchange knowledge. This was very tempting.
Many students were learning about human civilization. It didn't matter if there were additional fish people who wanted to learn.
The fish people learned from the humans, and the humans also learned from the fish people and took what they needed.
"Ah Zhi's secret guards will be back in a few days. When the time comes, we'll ask them thoroughly what's going on. You have to keep your mouth shut for the time being. It's not appropriate to spread this matter. It's said that merpeople can turn into humans when they go ashore. This fish clan looks no different from the merpeople. I wonder if they can do it. And our people won't have any gills when they go to the bottom of the sea. How can they be as free as fish?"
Zhou Zhao understood. After the two races formed an alliance, there were still many things to worry about in the future.
Zhou Heng smiled faintly and said, "Father, you're thinking too much. This news was sent by Ah Zhi. He must know a lot. There definitely won't be a mistake."
Zhou Zhi's intelligence and strategies were superior to ordinary people. When he suggested an alliance, there would be no mistakes.
Zhou Zhao smiled in relief. "Is Ah Zhi that powerful in your heart?"
In the past two years, the relationship between the two brothers had become better. As a father, Zhou Zhao felt very gratified. They were twins and were very close when they were in their mother's womb. Be it the eldest son or second son, they actually both had the aura of an emperor.
One of them was just not in the mood to fight.
In Zhou Zhao's heart, Zhou Zhi was better at using the emperor's checks and balances than Zhou Heng.
Unfortunately, Zhou Zhi's legs were crippled, preventing him from competing. The twin brothers had different prophecies. After all, fate made fools of people.
Zhou Heng nodded gently and said, "Yes, Ah Zhi is very powerful."
Zhou Heng admired Zhou Zhi from the bottom of his heart. In the past few years, he understood how dangerous the capital was. It was Zhou Zhi's extraordinary ability to be able to control it so easily. Be it the human heart or human nature, it was not easy to control. Moreover, he was still so young at that time.
"I'm very glad that you brothers are like this. Alright, you'll be busy for a long time. Go back soon and accompany your crown prince consort well. Also, spend more time with the two Princesses. When you're busy in the future, the two little girls will probably have already fallen asleep when you are free. When they're awake, you won't have time to look at them, so it'll be rare to hear them call you Father."
Zhou Zhao said gently. Thinking of his cute granddaughters, he couldn't stop smiling.
Zhou Heng's expression softened. He nodded and replied, "Alright, Father, don't be too tired. I'll take my leave first."
Zhou Heng retreated.
He was already the Crown Prince now. He was usually busy with work and sometimes could not see his wife and daughter for three to five days in a row.
From what his father said, he wanted to leave the alliance with the merpeople to him. Before that, he would have some free time. When he was really busy, he did not know how busy he would be.
His two daughters were growing up day by day. Zhou Heng's heart softened as he thought about it. In that case, he would accompany his children well during this period of time.
He took the time to bring Su Xiaoling out of the palace to shop. While relaxing, he chose a few places to use as a place to settle down after the merfolk arrived.
Zhou Heng returned to the bedroom. Su Xiaoling and the palace maids were feeding the two little girls. The two little girls, who were already a year old, could walk. They sat on the wooden horse chair and swayed happily.
When they saw Zhou Heng, the two of them got down from their chairs and ran towards him for a hug. They even called out to him in a childish voice, "Father—hug."
Zhou Heng squatted down and carried them one by one. The two girls immediately hugged Zhou Heng's neck and kissed his cheek at the same time.
"Xuanxuan and Weiwei, were you obedient? Did you listen to your mother?" Zhou Heng smiled and hugged his two daughters. His heart felt warm. He looked at Su Xiaoling and smiled as he walked towards her.
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Su Xiaoling was very gentle. She took a handkerchief and gently wiped the saliva mark on Zhou Heng's cheek.
"Have you had lunch?"
Su Xiaoling asked Zhou Heng.
Zhou Heng shook his head. "Not yet. Have you eaten?"
Su Xiaoling also shook her head. She was feeding the children and was not hungry yet, so she did call for lunch. When her two daughters were full later, she would let Dou Fu and Hui Xiang watch them go out to the garden to play. At that time, she could eat.
Ever since the two girls started eating, her meals had changed times.
She had personally made the food for the two girls without anyone else's help. She only trusted Dou Fu and Hui Xiang in the palace. No matter how well the other palace maids did, they could not be completely trusted by her.
"Then I'll go with you."
Zhou Heng smiled. Zhou Wei and Zhou Xuan were not full yet.
Zhou Heng also helped feed them.
The two little girls treated the two spoons the same and ate one by one.
Zhou Wei was more reserved. The little girl also liked to be pampered by her father, but she was shy.
His sister, Zhou Xuan, was different. As she ate, she praised with sparkling eyes, "Father is awesome—amazing, Xuanxuan loves Father."
The little girl did not know how to speak much yet, but her eyes were pure and innocent. Just looking at her made one feel sweet.
Zhou Heng kept smiling.
Su Xiaoling watched this scene gently, feeling sweet.
After the two daughters were full, Zhou Heng wiped their mouths. Zhou Wei kissed Zhou Heng shyly.
Zhou Xuan immediately imitated him and kissed him. Then, she hugged Zhou Wei and kissed her. Zhou Xuan immediately pointed outside and shouted in a childish voice, "Play, play."
Dou Fu and Hui Xiang pursed their lips and went forward to bring Zhou Wei and Zhou Xuan out to the garden to play.
The two little girls were carried out and the hall fell silent.
Zhou Heng instructed the dishes to be delivered and soon, the palace servants sent them over.
Su Xiaoling and Zhou Heng sat together and ate. Zhou Heng picked up a piece of fried fish for Su Xiaoling and said, "Xiaoling, have you heard of the legend of the merpeople?"
Su Xiaoling smiled. "The kind written in the book? Merpeople with human heads and fish bodies have been written in the book. They cry like pearls. They have an incomparable singing voice."
Zhou Heng also smiled. "The merpeople in the storybook are like this, but in reality, there really is a merpeople race, which is the fish people. Their appearance is similar to the ones in the storybook. We won't know the details until we see them in a while."
Su Xiaoling was surprised. She thought Zhou Heng was joking.
However, when she looked over, Zhou Heng's expression was serious and he did not look like he was joking at all.
Zhou Heng continued, "Xiaoling, Ah Zhi and the others met the merpeople and fish people in Qinghai. Our two races decided to form an alliance and exchange knowledge. The merpeople have a mystic technique, the Spatial Technique. After learning it, you can teleport. It's especially powerful."
Su Xiaoling calmed down and waited quietly for Zhou Heng to continue.
"When Ah Zhi's guards return in two days, there will be a clearer explanation. I'll be free during this period of time and can accompany you well. When the alliance is settled, I'll be busy. I might be especially busy. I'll have to trouble you."
Zhou Heng's expression was gentle. He had never hidden anything from Su Xiaoling. They were husband and wife and were one, so there was nothing to hide.
He wanted Su Xiaoling to know why he was so busy.
Su Xiaoling smiled and nodded. "Brother Heng, just go ahead. I'll take good care of Xiaowei and Xiaoxuan."
Su Xiaoling saw that the chicken soup was not bad and got up to scoop a bowl for Zhou Heng.
The couple looked at each other and smiled. The food was delicious, and so was the lover sitting opposite.
—-
When Jin Yi and Yin Yi returned to the capital, they immediately met the emperor, Zhou Zhao.
The two of them knelt on one knee and bowed. "Greetings, emperor."
"Get up quickly. I've been waiting for you for a long time. Tell me quickly."
Zhou Zhao said as he raised his hand. He even turned around and instructed the palace servant, "Go and invite the Crown Prince over."
He couldn't wait any longer.
Yin Yi reported in detail that they had gone out to sea to catch the big Kun until the mysterious light appeared.
Zhou Zhao pondered for a moment and frowned. "So now, Ah Zhi and the Fourth Miss of the Su family are both imprisoned with the fish people?"
"If we don't form an alliance, they won't survive."
Zhou Zhao frowned and immediately clenched the sculpture on the chair tightly.
Threats. An emperor hated threats the most.
Zhou Heng arrived very quickly. Yin Yi glanced at Jin Yi, who took over and told Zhou Heng what had happened.
Zhou Heng only frowned slightly when he heard this. He quickly looked at Zhou Zhao and said, "Father, forming an alliance is the most important thing now. Let's talk about the future in the future."
When Zhou Zhi and the others captured the big Kun, they didn't know that the big Kun was from a foreign land. It was impossible for the two races to trust each other so easily.
It was impossible for Zhou Zhi and the others to be released before the alliance was formed.
Zhou Zhao nodded. "I'll leave this matter to you. If you need anything, tell the Ministry of Revenue. If you need anything, you can mobilize the Ministry of War."
Didn't the fish people want to learn the wisdom of humans? Then let them learn well. There was a saying among humans that said, "Those who are not in our race will be killed."
Alliances were meant for each side to take what they needed. When they became stronger, they would tear up the alliance without hesitation.
Zhou Heng accepted the order and quickly went back to start preparing.
The palace prepared for the fish people had been set up and construction had begun. He wanted to follow them to Qinghai and negotiate with the fish people before bringing them to the capital.
Zhou Heng was leaving the capital, so Su Xiaoling prepared some medicine for him.
After leaving the capital, they rushed to Qinghai without stopping. Before they arrived, the messenger pigeon would arrive first.
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On the 27th of April, a messenger pigeon flew down from the sky and landed in the hands of the man in black on the deck.
Jin Er had been at sea. After receiving the messenger pigeon, he found the big Kun and sent a message.
As the envoy, An Xiaoou personally took the letter. She did not recognize many words. After she unfolded it, she returned it to Jin Er and said seriously, "Read it to me."
An Xiaoou spoke very slowly. She already had some characteristics of the fish people had on her. Even the color of her pupils was slowly turning blue.
Jin Er took the letter and said, "It says that after a serious discussion between the emperor and the Crown Prince, it has been decided that the two races will form an alliance. The Crown Prince will personally come to negotiate this matter. The capital has already begun to build a palace. When the fish people reach the capital, they can move in. The Crown Prince came this time to ask the king of the fish race what habits the fish people have in their daily lives."
Jin Er handed the letter to An Xiaoou and said, "The Crown Prince is already on his way. He should arrive in town tomorrow. He'll be here in a few days."
An Xiaoou was very vigilant, afraid that the information was fake.
She took the letter and looked at Jin Er. "I'll tell the Wisdom King that."
With that, she leaned down and sank into the sea with the big Kun in her arms.
These few days were also very torturous for the fish people. After An Xiaoou and Hai Ming returned to the fish people, they immediately reported it to the old king.
After the final discussion, the old king summoned Zhou Zhi and the others to meet him again. The moment they met, Zhou Zhi cupped his hands and nodded slightly. Then, he said slowly, "The king has summoned us. Did the Zhou Dynasty send news?"
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The old king nodded. "Yes."
The old king had always been skeptical about interacting with the humans. He could not believe that people of different races would form an alliance, especially when they did not have a common enemy.
The old king looked at Zhou Zhi, trying to see some emotions from this young man. However, this young man only maintained a faint smile. This smile was only on the surface. If one looked carefully at his eyes, they would discover that his expression was as calm as water. He was not flustered or afraid.
"Do you think the two races will eventually sign an alliance?"
The old king looked at Zhou Zhi and asked.
Zhou Zhi nodded. "Yes."
"Why? Perhaps our fish people don't need your knowledge either. Our fish people have been passed down for a long time. It doesn't matter if we don't have human knowledge."
The old king asked in confusion. Although there was a problem with the transformation of the fish people, there might not be an answer to the knowledge of the human race. Why did Zhou Zhi firmly believe that the two races could definitely form an alliance?
Zhou Zhi smiled faintly and said, "My king, you don't understand the human race. Humans are the most curious in this world. Even if they don't form an alliance, if they know of such a place, they will definitely think of ways to set foot in it. It's beneficial to everyone to understand and form an alliance, right? The fish people can take this opportunity to understand the human race and learn knowledge. They can also understand what kind of race the human race is, right?"
"I said that we will definitely form an alliance because I don't want to die here. I don't deny that the fish people are very powerful, but the king can't deny the fact that the human race isn't weak either. Isn't it good to have such an opportunity to understand each other? Let's take advantage of the peace."
Zhou Zhi looked at the old king with a faint smile.
The fish people were powerful, but it was not impossible to kill them.
There was no such thing as eternal peace in this world. The alliance would be torn apart one day. If they wanted to gain a foothold, they had to understand them first.
Before this world fused with the foreign land, why had they never seen the fish people? Even the other beasts did not see them. Why were only humans alive?
Had the king of the fish people thought of these questions?
Zhou Zhi thought that he must have thought about it. The heavens gave birth to many bitter people, but he had to admit that the human race was protected and doted on by the heavens.
"You're right. The two races should form an alliance. We'll talk in two days when the prince of your Zhou Dynasty comes."
A smile also appeared on the old king's face. The fish people could not understand the letter from Zhou Chao, so they naturally would not show it to Zhou Zhi and the others. They could only oralize everything.
"My king, can we leave now?"
Su Xiaolu felt that there was nothing else to do, but everyone was standing stiffly and had nothing to say. She felt very bored and felt depressed. It would be better to go back and lie down.
"Miss, can I ask you a question? What do you hammer in your room every day?"
The old king looked at Su Xiaolu and asked the question in his heart.
When these people were captured, they had already been searched. There was nothing on them.
However, Su Xiaolu could still take out some things to tinker with. There were treasures in the fusion of the foreign land. She must have somewhere to store these things. These people were all worried. Now, she was suddenly doing something very strange. As long as someone entered, she would put it away.
Su Xiaolu grinned evilly and said, "Poisonous thing. If you don't form an alliance and want to kill us to silence us, I'll sprinkle poison and make your fish people lose the ability to reproduce. From this generation onwards, you won't have any descendants!"
The old Sea King was shocked.
The fish people were all furious and shocked, they all looked like they were preparing to attack.
Gui You immediately turned around and blocked Su Xiaolu's figure.
"You, you, you..."
The old Sea King was furious, but he could not think of how to express his anger. He had never seen someone as evil as Su Xiaolu. She dared to say the evil thoughts in her heart.
Su Xiaolu looked at the old Sea King and smiled brightly. "That's why we have to form an alliance. There are still many more cunning and sinister people you can't imagine. If you don't know them well enough, how can you deal with them?"
The intelligence of the fish people was relatively rigid. Since Su Xiaolu knew, Zhou Zhi could naturally tell as well.
They were suspicious and indecisive. It was obvious that their desire to form an alliance had loosened. Since that was the case, they would threaten and bribe them.
They were in the fish people's territory and might lose their lives here, but this was the fish people's territory. If the territory was contaminated, they could not survive here. Since they could not survive, there was nothing to worry about.
If she had too many scruples, she would be scolded by the old man even if she died. Didn't people have to fight for face?
"Let the guests leave."
It was obvious that the old king could not keep his cool. He looked at Su Xiaolu many times with a complicated expression.
Su Xiaolu knew that she was very annoying at this moment, but she did not care and smiled.
The smile on Zhou Zhi's lips deepened.
Looking at the others, they all had faint smiles.
Gui You praised, "Girl, well done."
He and Old Wu had always been worried that Su Xiaolu was too kind like Su Sanlang and Madam Zhao. Now, they finally did not have to worry.
The little girl was both good and evil. It all depended on her mood. The more he looked at her, the more pleasing she was to the eye.
Gui You decided that when he returned, he would officially take Su Xiaolu as his personal disciple. As for Su Chong, he had graduated and could establish his own sect. He was once his personal disciple.
Su Chong was talented, but Su Xiaolu was the most fated.
After watching them leave.
Only then did the fish people start to argue.
"Humans are too terrifying. We can't form an alliance—"
"Humans are terrifying, which is why we need an alliance. At least, it was safe a few years ago. We don't know anything about humans at all. We have to form an alliance to understand them. Only then can we find a way to deal with them in the future."
"What's wrong with that? At most, we'll go deeper into the sea to build a home there so that humans can't come so far—"
"I don't think—"
At this moment, not only were the elders arguing, but all the fish clansmen present also expressed their thoughts.
The old king felt a headache coming on.
An Xiaoou also felt a headache coming on. This was probably the market she had seen in the past where people fought over customers over selling fish.
"Everyone, stop. Stop arguing."
Yu Yan roared. He was the youngest prince. Since he had already spoken, the fish people fell silent.
Yu Yan walked up to An Xiaoou and asked seriously, "Xiaoou, is what that girl said true? Does she really have the ability to make us—not be able to reproduce?"
When Yu Yan asked this, all the fish people's gazes turned to An Xiaoou.
An Xiaoou was very solemn. She said truthfully, "I'm not sure, but she's a very powerful doctor. She's a divine doctor. There's no doctor among the fish people, but the spiritual liquid of the fish people's marrow and the Spirit Stones they wear are another form of a doctor. Humans need a doctor to treat their injuries."
"Furthermore, humans do have many mysterious medicines that can make beasts—extinct."
An Xiaoou found it difficult to say these two words, but she was telling the truth.
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"Like which beasts?"
The eldest prince, Yu Heng, asked. The fish people were actually considered beasts. They needed a lot of things to transform into human form, unlike humans who were born human.
They looked very weak, but they were also especially powerful.
They had never thought that the human race could actually have a way to cause genocide.
"Some cows, sheep, pigs, and horses. Not only beasts, but they can also be used on humans."
An Xiaoou answered truthfully. She didn't exaggerate. She was just telling the truth.
However, in the eyes of the fish people, all of this was world-shaking.
At this moment, no one spoke. Everyone was silent.
After a while, the old king said, "Let's prepare to form an alliance with the human race."
If he wanted to gain a foothold, he had to fight with his life. He couldn't choose to hide without trying.
In the next few days, all the fish people fell into a tense and vigilant state.
An Xiaoou's neck was already covered in fine scales. She went to deliver food to Su Xiaolu.
An Xiaoou had lingering fears when she saw Su Xiaolu disappear after putting away the bags of herbs.
Su Xiaolu smiled at her and ate slowly. An Xiaoou watched from the side. There were several times when she wanted to ask, but she swallowed her words.
Su Xiaolu looked at her helplessly. "Xiaoou, if it's really difficult to say it, why don't you go out? I can't eat like this."
An Xiaoou blushed. She looked at Su Xiaolu and asked cautiously, "Miss Su, have you really prepared medicinal herbs that can make the fish people extinct?"
Su Xiaolu looked at Xiaoou. An Xiaoou had changed a lot. Looking at the pink scales on her neck, Su Xiaolu smiled and asked, "Xiaoou, how long before you become a fish?"
An Xiaoou had changed a lot. Perhaps An Lie would not recognize her in the future.
"I don't know either. Hai Ming said that it would take a few months. When I can become a fish, I'll be a fish person completely. By then, I probably won't be able to speak."
After becoming a fish person, her body would also become different. She could manifest as a human like Hai Ming, but she would not be a real human anymore.
The fish people's language consisted of sound waves. Moreover, the fish people's bodies were different when they manifested as humans.
An Xiaoou looked at Su Xiaolu. Miss Su had yet to answer her question.
Su Xiaolu smiled warmly and said, "If the two races form an alliance, I won't, but if they don't, I'll definitely do that. You know that we humans have a saying that we have to drag a few people down with us even if we die. As for me, I'm not a kind person."
An Xiaoou's heart sank.
Su Xiaolu continued, "But I don't know if the medicine is that effective. After all, I've never used it before."
An Xiaoou forced a smile. "The king has already decided to form an alliance."
He did not know what would happen after the alliance, but if they did not form an alliance, the outcome would definitely not be good.
The fish people might be very resistant now, but when they understood more, they would definitely not regret this decision.
"That's good. Everyone is happy."
Su Xiaolu finished the last bite of her food. She wiped her mouth and sighed. "Xiaoou, don't you think these are too raw now?"
The food made by the fish people's land tasted really bad. There was no warm feeling, only a raw and unfamiliar taste.
An Xiaoou shook her head. "I'm quite used to it."
"That's good. Xiaoou, live well. The fish people are much simpler than humans, but it's not like there are no struggles. No matter what identity you have, you have to work hard to become stronger. The fish people have to set foot on the continent in the future, understand?"
Su Xiaolu looked at An Xiaoou seriously.
An Xiaoou was a little puzzled why Su Xiaolu was telling her this, but looking at the sincere warning in her eyes, An Xiaoou felt a warmth in her heart. She nodded solemnly. "I will. Thank you for your reminder, Miss Su."
Miss Su must have seen through Hai Ming's feelings for her and was worried that she would get lost because of her feelings.
Miss Su was right. Only by being strong enough could she completely control her life.
Su Xiaolu returned to the shell bed and lay down. She rubbed her stomach to speed up her digestion.
It was not good to lie down after eating, but it was not comfortable to walk around in the fish people's territory. It was better to lie down.
An Xiaoou gently went out and closed the door.
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Big Kun kept appearing on the surface of the sea.
Jin Er and the others knew that they were investigating.
Previously, they thought that there were only a few big Kun in the entire sea area, but that was not the case. Many big Kun appeared. Because they did not know them, they could not distinguish them clearly, so they thought that there were only a few.
Jin Er didn't know how they distinguished humans, but he noticed that they found them accurately every time. They recognised people and not boats.
May fifth.
Red clouds rose in the distance.
The big Kun in the sea surfaced to check before diving into the sea and disappearing.
Jin Er also took out the signal and released it, waiting to meet up.
After a while, rows of ships appeared on the surface of the sea.
They slowly approached. These ships were official ships. Many people were dressed plainly in the ships, but they were all very skilled.
Zhou Heng was standing on the deck in black armor.
When they met up later, Zhou Heng walked over. He nodded at Jin Er and the others and asked, "Where are they?"
Jin Er pointed at the surface of the sea. The sea seemed calm, but the bottom of the sea was definitely not.
Zhou Heng walked to the fence and looked down. The blue sea was endless, making one's heart palpitate.
He narrowed his eyes and felt something slowly rising.
Zhou Heng saw the big black shadow.
It turned out that the big Kun was so big.
There seemed to be a human figure on the big Kun?
Zhou Heng frowned.
As the big Kun slowly emerged from the water, Zhou Heng saw a 'person' on the big Kun. She looked like a human, but there was a reflection on her exposed neck. Upon closer inspection, it was scales.
An Xiaoou was not afraid of their stares. She looked at Zhou Heng and the others and said slowly, "You, follow, us—"
An Xiaoou patted Hai Ming gently under her. The big Kun swam away gently. An Xiaoou's figure remained on the surface of the sea, allowing Zhou Heng and the others to see clearly.
Zhou Heng waved his hand and ordered, "Follow."
With An Xiaoou leading the way on the surface of the sea, Zhou Heng and the others were not worried that they would follow the wrong person.
Zhou Heng turned to Su Hua and said, "Hua, tell them to record it well."
Was this the route to the fish people's territory? Whether it was or not, he had to record it.
There was a white fog on the sea surface. Through the fog, they could vaguely see the figure leading them in front. The fog dispersed and the sea surface was wide. As they continued forward, the sky gradually darkened. After an unknown period of time, there was another fog. When they came out of the fog, there was still no change in the sea area.
However, the sky was gradually turning dark.
It was not until they had experienced the fog six times that the night passed and the sky brightened that the figure in front of them stopped and the ship stopped.
"Your Majesty, there are big Kun all around. There are especially many of them."
Su Hua quickly came to Zhou Heng's side and whispered.
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Zhou Heng said with his usual expression, "It's fine."
"We only traveled for one night?"
Zhou Heng asked. When they were in the fog, they could not see anything clearly. They did not know how far they had traveled. Moreover, the thing they used to record time was broken. They did not know when it broke.
"Eight hours have passed."
Su Hua answered truthfully. Before they knew it, they did not know how much time had passed.
It might be a long time, or it might not be long.
The concept of time was vague.
"Forget it, let's meet them. If they're sincere in forming an alliance, then everyone will get along with rapprochement. If not—"
Zhou Heng smiled faintly. What he did not finish was filled with killing intent.
Su Hua nodded and accompanied Zhou Heng out.
The sun was high up outside.
Zhou Heng looked up at the sky and thought to himself that it was really a good day.
Zhou Heng came to the deck and looked at the sea. There seemed to be big Kun as far as the eye could see.
They were huge and emerged from the water one after another, surrounding all the ships.
Zhou Heng saw that figure again and saw that it was a girl. Zhou Heng locked his gaze on her and said loudly, "I'm the Crown Prince of the Zhou Dynasty of the human race. I'm here to sign a friendly alliance with the fish people. Who's the king of the fish people?"
An Xiaoou translated for the fish people.
The old king transformed into a human form. He was an old man with white hair and beard. He stood on the surface of the sea and looked at Zhou Heng calmly. Then, he slowly said, "I'm the king of the fish people. Crown Prince of the Zhou Dynasty, please come to my fish people's territory. We'll talk in detail."
Su Hua frowned slightly and said, "We've already arrived at the fish people's sea area. Why don't you come onto our ship and have a cup of tea? Then, we'll go into the sea with you to the fish people?"
Zhou Heng revealed a gentle smile and said, "Your Majesty, please."
If the old king was cautious, and so were they.
They had already come to the sea area and followed them here. It was time for the fish people to show some sincerity.
After An Xiaoou translated the words, the sound waves of the fish race rose and fell.
Listening to the big Kun's voice, Zhou Heng and the others didn't understand, but their expressions didn't change as they waited for the fish people's final answer.
The fish people were already arguing.
An Xiaoou had a headache. Because she understood, she thought of the market every time this happened.
An Xiaoou patted Hai Ming gently and said to him in a low voice, "Hai Ming, don't you find it strange?"
Hai Ming was puzzled. "What?"
Looking around, there was nothing strange. The humans did not do anything either.
An Xiaoou was a little helpless. "Hai Ming, look at the human race. Apart from the Crown Prince, everyone else is silent. Do you know why?"
Hai Ming took a look and realized that it was true. He was puzzled. "Why?"
An Xiaoou thought for a moment and explained, "This is unity. Outside, all the soldiers only listen to their superiors' orders. Even if there's really a dispute, they won't argue on such an occasion."
The fish people were free and unrestrained. This was very good, but when they had to fight the enemy together, it would be too distracting.
Hai Ming was surprised. He turned around and immediately felt a little strange. The fish people's words were very controversial. They were divided into two factions and did not give in to each other.
However, the man in black armor standing on the deck maintained a faint smile.
The soldiers standing on the ship in armor were all very calm.
Fortunately, they couldn't communicate at this time.
Hai Ming let out a rapid sound wave.
The fish people quickly quietened down. Hai Ming told them what An Xiaoou had said.
All the fish people began to reflect on themselves.
The old Sea King said, "Alright, there are indeed many things that we need to learn from the human race. Don't argue anymore. We're just going to the ship for a cup of tea."
"Father, I'll go with you."
Yu Yan said.
Hai Ming also said, "Me and Xiaoou too."
The old king nodded. "Alright, come with me."
Hai Ming also transformed into his human form. He hugged An Xiaoou's waist and flew onto the boat with the old king.
Yu Yan also looked like a young man as he gently landed on the boat.
Everyone was examining each other.
Zhou Heng cupped his hands and smiled slightly. Then, he reached out and made an inviting gesture.
The old king nodded and replied gently, "Thank you."
The cabin was very different. The old Sea King sized it up carefully and sometimes even reached out to touch it.
The fish people's palace was mostly built with all kinds of fish bones and shells.
After sitting down, an attendant came to serve tea.
Zhou Heng picked up a glass and took a few sips.
They followed his example. After taking a sip, their expressions were strange as they forced themselves to swallow it.
Hai Ming and Yu Yan couldn't take it anymore. They turned their heads and vomited.
An Xiaoou took a small sip. There was an indescribable strange taste in her taste buds. After she forced it down, she had mixed feelings. In the past, she also liked to make tea. It was delicious to mix tea with some goat milk.
But now, these things would not be good for her.
"It's fine. Our race is different, so it's normal for you not to be used to it. I prepared sea fish. You should like it."
Zhou Heng waved his hand and removed the tea.
Soon, plates of sashimi were served. They were as thin as cicada wings, and some were even surrounded by ice.
What was in front of Zhou Heng was cooked.
As he ate the sashimi, the old king heaved a sigh of relief. There was not much, but it tasted good, especially if it was iced.
It tasted different from the ones in the sea.
"I'm already preparing to build the palace where the fish people will live in the capital. I'll show you the drawing of the palace and see if there's anything else that needs to be changed."
After eating briefly, Zhou Heng got someone to bring over a map of the palace.
The old king took it and looked at it.
Hai Ming and Yu Yan also looked carefully.
Humans had exquisite paintings and beautiful scenery. The largest was the lake.
The fish people needed water. After taking a look, the old king nodded. "You're very good. I can't see anything that needs to be changed for the time being."
Zhou Heng smiled and said, "As for food, we'll provide you with it when the time comes. We humans also have many delicacies. If you're willing to try them, you can also eat them. I'm looking forward to the fish people going to the capital of our Great Zhou. I'm also looking forward to going to the fish people's palace to take a look."
"Thank you."
Zhou Heng slowly stood up.
An Xiaoou hurriedly said to the old king, "My king, the Crown Prince wants you to bring him to the palace of the fish people."
The old king heaved a sigh of relief. He imitated Zhou Heng's polite gesture and extended his hand to make an inviting gesture.
The group walked to the deck. The old king reached out his hand and said to Zhou Heng, "Crown Prince of the Great Zhou, please hold my hand and let your people hold on too. Don't let go after entering the sea."
Zhou Heng smiled and reached out to Su Hua. "Ah Hua, we've never held hands in all these years. This trip to Qinghai was not in vain."
The corners of Su Hua's mouth twitched.
After knowing each other for so many years, they had really never held hands. But this was what the fish king had requested.
770 Zhou Zhi Wants to Stay
Seeing that Zhou Heng was only bringing one person, the old king said kindly, "It's okay to bring a few more people."
Zhou Heng smiled and shook his head. "No need. My brother is with the fish people."
It was enough.
The old king felt a little strange and did not say anything else. He pulled Zhou Heng and jumped into the sea.
The moment they entered the sea, Zhou Heng and Su Hua panicked, but it only lasted for a few seconds.
After calming down, they widened their eyes and opened their mouths to speak, unable to say anything.
But the two of them looked at each other and smiled. They were probably trying to express the same thing.
They were not cold in the sea, and they did not feel suffocated.
The old king had already brought them to the bottom of the sea.
All the big Kun were returning. They took human form and looked especially shocking.
In the sea, the fish people breathed like how humans did.
Just by holding their hands, the old king could make them breathe like fish in the sea. This shocked him too much.
The fish people had so many secrets. It would definitely take a long time to understand all of it. Apart from the fish people, what were the other races in their world?
Exploration aroused their curiosity. They wanted to explore and understand for the sake of all their subjects and descendants.
The deep blue seabed slowly turned black.
Finally, spots of light appeared in the distance. The closer they got, the brighter they became.
Zhou Heng opened his mouth in surprise. Night Pearls bigger than a human head.
They were connected and embedded in the ridges of various houses, big and small.
The fish people had all transformed into human forms, but their characteristics could still be clearly seen.
Zhou Heng smiled and nodded slightly at the fish people.
After entering the fish king's palace, the old king took out a conch chain and handed it to Zhou Heng and Su Hua. He said, "Put it on. This way, you'll be no different from being on land in the palace."
Zhou Heng and Su Hua took it and put it on.
Zhou Heng said politely, "Thank you, king. The fish people's palace has broadened my horizons and I admire it from the bottom of my heart. I believe that my people will definitely feel the same when they come to study."
"Crown Prince, you flatter me."
The old king also smiled faintly. It was naturally a proud and happy thing that his family had been praised.
"My king, can I see my brother?"
Zhou Heng asked politely.
The old king nodded. "Of course."
The two princes of the human race were already with the fish people. What was there to be afraid of?
An alliance was necessary. Perhaps after many years, the alliance would be broken and disappear, but today, the two races would definitely be able to form an alliance peacefully and exchange knowledge.
Zhou Zhi and the others had already gotten a conch chain. After putting it on, the feeling of their insides being turned upside down disappeared.
The fish people brought them out and Zhou Zhi smiled faintly.
Su Xiaolu ate the fruits from the sea. They were salty and sweet. After adapting to them, she felt that they were quite delicious.
Now that they were honored guests, the treatment was different.
When she arrived at the palace and saw that all the fish people with status were there, she saw a familiar figure. Su Xiaolu ran over and said happily, "Second Brother, why are you here too?"
Su Hua ruffled Su Xiaolu's hair. "How have you been recently? Have you suffered?"
Su Xiaolu smiled and shook her head. How could she suffer? The fish people looked at her with fear. Knowing her identity, only An Xiaoou came to deliver food every day. The rest avoided her.
They were all afraid that she would make some medicine to make them extinct.
Looking at the sly glint in Su Xiaolu's eyes, Su Hua's expression was gentle and doting. "You."
Su Xiaolu giggled.
She pulled Su Hua's sleeve and asked, "Second Brother, are you surprised to see the merpeople? They look really good in their original form, right?"
Su Hua nodded. It was undeniable that the fish people were very beautiful.
In their world, they would transform into the huge big Kun, but in the fish people's territory, they could be merpeople with human bodies and fish tails. Their beautiful fish tails swayed freely, and their scales of different colors flickered under the luster of the Night Pearl. They were also beautiful.
Even if some of the merpeople had obvious characteristics, they were still good-looking.
Zhou Zhi also walked up to them. Su Hua nodded slightly and said softly, "Greetings, Wisdom King."
Zhou Heng looked at Zhou Zhi and asked with concern, "Ah Zhi, is everything alright?"
Zhou Zhi smiled faintly. "Not bad. Discuss with them and tell them that I'll stay behind to learn the Spatial Technique of the fish race."
As soon as Zhou Zhi said that, Zhou Heng and the others were shocked.
"Ah Zhi, here—"
Zhou Zhi really wanted to say that this place was not safe and that he could not take the risk.
Zhou Zhi interrupted him. "Brother, I've been tired for so many years. I just want to take this opportunity to recuperate. Does Brother not agree?"
He and Su Xiaolu would be separated for a few years.
He wanted to see his heart again when Su Xiaolu grew up.
Zhou Heng had nothing to say.
Su Hua looked at Su Xiaolu with a question in her eyes, but it was only for a moment.
He had something to ask Su Xiaolu, but not here.
Zhou Heng looked at Zhou Zhi and said seriously, "Ah Zhi, if you really want to stay, I respect your decision. But if you don't want to, I have other ways too, understand? Now, I can protect you."
As an elder brother, he should protect his younger brother.
Zhou Zhi looked at Zhou Heng and laughed. "Of course I'm doing it willingly. If I'm not willing, no one can force me."
Zhou Zhi didn't say much to Zhou Heng. Instead, he looked at An Xiaoou and said, "Miss An, tell them what we said. We'll disturb you for the next few days. The fish people should also discuss it. Some of you can return to the capital with my brother."
An Xiaoou nodded. She calmed down and told the fish people what Zhou Zhi meant.
The old king gave the order. "Take the guests to have a good rest."
The fish people still had to send some people to the Zhou Dynasty.
Apart from the little prince, Yu Yan, Hai Ming, and An Xiaoou, they still had to discuss who else to send. This time, at least ten people had to go.
Zhou Zhi went down with Zhou Heng and the others. They could walk around freely now.
The fish people had also returned all their things.
As soon as Su Hua and the others returned, they began to discuss.
Su Xiaolu hugged her sword and went to look for Gui You. She winked playfully and said, "Master, we haven't practiced in the sea yet, right? Do you want to try and see if it's different from on land?"
Gui You raised his eyebrows. "I have the same intention. Let's go to a spacious place."
The master and disciple walked out. When the fish people saw them, they could not stop them and only followed from afar.
Seeing them stop, the fish people heaved a sigh of relief. They did not understand their language and did not know what these two people wanted to do. Now that they were honored guests, they could not stop them.
Fortunately, they stopped on their own.
However, in the next second, they suddenly drew their swords and started fighting. The fish people were stunned at first. After watching them, they realized that they were playing. It was similar to how the fish people sometimes competed in who swam faster and whose sharp claws were sharper, so they watched with relish.