Chapter 4, Speaking Human Words

This merman truly saved her life under the strike of the Ten Directions Formation

Ji Yunhe was a bit confused: "What do you mean by this?"

Forget it. Ji Yunhe leaned down, extended her hand, and reached into the opening she had carved out, saying, "Come on, I'll pull you out."

Ji Yunhe glanced at Xue Sanyue among the crowd. Xue Sanyue sat at a distance from Shuhua Chen, not moving at all. Beside her was the barrier set up by Qingji, which prevented the demon tamers from harming her. At that moment, no one was thinking of killing her; everyone was focused on the Qingyu Luan bird. Killing this Luan bird would be the greatest achievement.

As expected, what was placed in the box was indeed the antidote that Lin Canglan provided her once a month

Ji Yunhe curled the corner of her lips, raised her hand to reach for it, but before her fingers could touch the box, she was suddenly repelled by a barrier.

Suddenly, it seemed that the force had already coalesced, and the enormous fish tail began to sway, splashing water droplets into the air, soaring upwards at a speed unimaginable to Ji Yunhe

"Does the wound hurt?" Ji Yunhe asked him

No longer hesitating, Ji Yunhe did not venture further in. She turned to the stream, touched the water, and discovered that this stream, without beginning or end, was indeed real

Do you know? There is a legend among us humans that when two people are connected by a red thread at their fingertips, a thousand miles of fate are tied together, and they will walk hand in hand until old age. Ji Yunhe stood up and turned to walk towards the distant golden light, saying, "Big-tailed fish, you must hold this thread tight. Whether I can return or live to old age depends on you."

This is the first time, but did it work when she previously touched his head

Lin Canglan's bookshelf, which Ji Yunhe had seen many times when reporting to Lin Canglan in the past, but never once could touch

Ji Yunhe had been in the Demon Taming Valley for many years. Thanks to Lin Canglan, she understood the importance of self-preservation and selfishness. However, at this moment...

It is not like that legendary immortal

He shuddered slightly, as if digesting the pain from the water seeping into his wound. After a while, he spoke again with an expression of calmness: "All of them are very effective"

No one would notice her, therefore, she no longer needs to disguise herself

Ji Yunhe reached out to support his arm, helping him to his feet: "Big-tailed fish, can you walk?"

Just shut up

Jiyun He, with her outstretched hand, gazed in a daze like this

The mermaid glanced at the sword beneath her feet, pondered for a moment, and then extended her hand towards Ji Yunhe

disrespect

Ji Yunhe did not expect that the merman would say such a thing

The further she walked inside, the more she discovered the wonders of this place

"You should make an effort to lift your tail!" Ji Yunhe expressed her disdain for him, losing her earlier good temper. "What’s the point of having such a long tail? Come here!"

This merman

monster

A monster that bears the harm on her behalf with its own body

Ji Yunhe made such an evaluation in her heart, and then fell into silence

Ji Yunhe looked at him in this dark abyss, finally seeming to catch a glimpse of one ten-thousandth of his original appearance in the deep sea—carefree, beautiful, proud, and composed.

She did not go to tell the merman about her recent emotional changes, but instead squatted down, wringing some of the water absorbed by her clothes onto his tail, while helping to spread the water evenly on his tail, she asked: "Do you need anything for the wound on your back?"

Is it such a simple reason

With a crack, the barrier shattered, and Ji Yunhe did not hesitate, immediately opening the box

He did not wish to shake hands with Ji Yunhe, instead drifting directly towards the cave entrance. His cheek brushed against Ji Yunhe's fingertips, not intentional, yet it made Ji Yunhe feel as if she had touched the face of a celestial deity, evoking a sense of ... ...

Ji Yunhe walked for a while in this strange "paradise on earth". As the initial curiosity and novelty faded, an emotion surged within her, a profound loneliness that seemed to originate from ancient times.

You will exit the valley, use this method to communicate with the flowers, and Luo Jinsang will come to assist you upon hearing it. She has been outside for a long time and has many connections. I still have important matters to attend to within the valley, and I will go out to find you after I finish.

Having been a demon tamer for so many years, Ji Yunhe had never encountered such a creature, stubborn yet simultaneously clinging to its sharpness while being devoted to its own tenderness

There are twelve months in a year; even if she does nothing, she can survive for three to five years on this box of medicine. The outside world is vast, and Ji Yunhe does not believe that a way to develop this medicine cannot be found in such a long time

As the gentle breeze caresses, in this void, the merman seems to ride upon a droplet of water, floating in mid-air, the scales shimmering with brilliance, the fish tail drifting like silk, he rises effortlessly, as if in the deep sea, swimming towards Ji Yunhe

He merely looked up at Ji Yunhe, his expression revealing a mix of scrutiny and curiosity, with the remainder being an unruffled calmness.

"You should take a break first. When your injury is not as painful, I will take you to the front where there are the... properties left by your predecessors." Ji Yunhe pondered to find the most suitable word to describe the depression left by the Qingyu Luan bird.

Ji Yunhe was certain that Xue Sanyue would not encounter any problems, and turned around to grab Qu Xiaoxing by the collar

The birds sing and the flowers emit fragrance, all in abundance, yet one can hear the sound of birds without seeing them, only catching sight of small birds carved from golden stones on the ground. The distant barking of a dog can be heard, yet no dog has come running over; only a golden "dog" can be seen motionless behind a large tree.

The merman tilted his head slightly, a hint of confusion appearing in his eyes, as if he were puzzled and did not understand what Ji Yunhe was doing

Ji Yunhe looked at him in this dark abyss, finally seeming to see a fraction of his original appearance in the deep sea—carefree, beautiful, proud, and composed.

Ji Yunhe found it strange; surely this could not have been built by the ten demon tamers who sealed the phoenix for the sake of the phoenix itself? The only possibility is that the Qingyu Phoenix, having been confined within for so many years, created its own realm.

Ji Yunhe curved the corners of her lips, yet the smile did not have the chance to linger on her face for even a moment. In the depths of the abyss, the light of the Ten Directions Array surged forth like a golden giant dragon, suddenly leaping out from the ground, brushing past Ji Yunhe's side. The merman abruptly changed direction in mid-air, evading the golden light while ascending slightly higher.

Then hurry up and come up, I will carry you, no problem

She walked forward with the merman on her back, the enormous tail still dragging on the ground, sweeping across it, seemingly very unaccustomed. After a long while, he finally adapted, recalling to respond to Ji Yunhe, as they walked further away, leaving behind a continuous rustling sound. The merman's words were on Ji Yunhe's back.

The merman was taken aback.

... ...

Simply tie him up and drag him away... Ji Yunhe thought, this honest merman is indeed a bit too honest.

In fact, if she could have freedom, she would definitely raise a large dog

Ji Yunhe had only seen the otherworldly and divine-like monsters revered by the world within the pages of scrolls and books. Over the years, she had tamed countless monsters in the Monster Taming Valley, yet she had never encountered one like the merman.

In that moment of astonishment, as if struck by lightning, the merman was suddenly hit by the second beam of golden light. He bore the residual force of the Ten Directions Formation on his back, shielding Ji Yunhe in his embrace, her eyes wide open, looking at this scene in disbelief

Ji Yunhe remarked: "Your merfolk clan possesses quite good physical attributes"

Oh...! ... The meaning of the merman reaching out just now was actually to express disdain for her

Apart from the large-tailed fish that was still sleeping beside her, there was nothing else around. From the ground to the sky, everything was bathed in a soft golden hue, resembling the legendary celestial palace in the sky, all adorned with brilliant gold. However, Ji Yunhe looked around and did not see any palace.

In this world, apart from her, everything that happened is false

The Beast Tamer and the Azure Feathered Phoenix were locked in a fierce battle in the sky, various magical artifacts swirling around them, while no one paid attention to Ji Yunhe and Qu Xiaoxing who were standing aside

Just when Ji Yunhe thought that he actually did not want to leave, the merman finally moved his tail slightly

Well

She walked to the bottom of the bookshelf, moved her fingers, and the bookshelf, which had been broken into three pieces, floated down, landing on a wooden board, where a box was "growing".

Ji Yunhe glanced back at the light on the ground; she had flown too swiftly on her sword, and at this moment, the light had already transformed into a narrow slit, with the surrounding darkness nearly engulfing her

Luo Jinsang? The one who could use invisibility, didn't she die a long time ago... Sigh... Guardian, what else do you need to do?

Even in such circumstances, Ji Yunhe was somewhat taken aback.

She soared into the sky on her sword, and Ji Yunhe thought she would have no lingering regrets about the Demon Taming Valley. However, as she flew past the dungeon that imprisoned the merfolk, she couldn't help but pause her steps.

The words of this mermaid can be utterly devastating

Ji Yunhe suddenly turned around and saw a glimmer of light flashing about ten zhang ahead. Hope ignited in her heart, and she immediately flew towards it on her sword. The closer she got to the source of the light, the slower her sword flight became.

Well, I didn't say you couldn't carry it, I meant that you are too short

At this moment, Lin Canglan mobilized the power of the Ten Directions Formation. Although it was intended to deal with the Phoenix Bird, the power of the formation inflicted tremendous damage on all monsters in its vicinity

Ji Yunhe looked at him in shock

Ji Yunhe is very proud. Although her hidden veins have disappeared and she has lost her spiritual power, in terms of physical fitness, she is still among the top in the ranks of beast tamers.

Go!" Ji Yunhe exerted her strength once more, attempting to pull the merman onto her sword.

The Shifang Array has been broken, yet its foundation remains. Successive masters of the Demon Taming Valley have passed down the knowledge of the array's core and the formation spells. Although Lin Canglan is currently unable to completely reconstruct the Shifang Array, if he makes a desperate effort and fully mobilizes the remaining magical power of the array, it is indeed feasible to use it against the Qingyu Luan bird

It doesn't matter

Ji Yunhe looked at the side profile of the merman and couldn't help but ask, "Why did you block that strike for me?"

Ji Yunhe hesitated in her heart, yet unwilling to give up, she continued to search below with her sword for a moment.

Ji Yunhe felt that if the Shunde Princess were to discover one day that the merman spoke in this manner, she would likely regret her command to "make the merman speak like a human"

Surprisingly, ... ... has started to speak!

Ji Yunhe did not ask much and carried him on his back

"Diligent in practice, very good." The mermaid acknowledged her efforts

The demon tamers of the Demon Taming Valley, under the long-standing oppression of the court, have long ceased to resemble the chivalrous figures of yore. At this very moment, they are also shouting slogans about saving the common people while engaging in acts of seizing credit and fame, hoping to gain benefits from the court

Ji Yunhe suddenly began to doubt whether there really existed a kind of magic in this world called "Just a Touch Will Do"

The spiritual energy within her has completely vanished

She hurriedly walked behind the merman, crouched down, and looked at his back, which was devoid of scales. His back had skin similar to that of a human, and it was on this very skin that Ji Yunhe could empathize.

Upon careful reflection, during the brief period they have known each other, this is already the third time she has helped him tend to his wounds. The first time was in that prison, where she earnestly applied medicine to his injuries. The second time was when she just touched his head, and the third time is now

You see, I told you I can carry it.

You are welcome

Qu Xiaoxing tugged at Ji Yunhe and whispered, "Guardian, let's run together!"

It is truly the case that the emperor is not anxious, but the eunuch is anxious. Big-tailed fish, do you really want to come out or not

Above the Valley of the Beast Tamers, the battle between the phoenix and the numerous beast tamers continues, with the earth-shattering cries ceaselessly ringing out. This is a fortunate circumstance for Ji Yunhe; the more intense the conflict, the more opportunities it presents for her.

This merman... possesses an aura that is exceedingly pure

But this is not the end; immediately after the first beam of golden light burst forth, a second beam of golden light surged up from the ground!

Ji Yunhe asked him, "What’s wrong? Are you afraid I can’t carry you?" Ji Yunhe smiled confidently and said, "Rest assured, I am also someone who practices diligently on a regular basis"

Having wrung out the last drop of water from her clothes, Ji Yunhe shook her garments

The mermaid gazed at Ji Yunhe's back

One could only see his enormous lotus-like tail splendidly spread out on the ground, shimmering with light, extraordinarily beautiful, yet... it could not walk

Over the years, the Four Directions have only produced one Xue Sanyue to control the demons

Ji Yunhe thought she had pressed on his wound: "Does it hurt?"

The big-tailed fish is also somewhat silent

Ji Yunhe felt that she had only spent half the time it took to arrive, and thus she found the merman again

When facing Lin Haoqing, the merman regarded him as an enemy, thus he fought to the death without yielding to Lin Haoqing. However, when facing Ji Yunhe, he did not see her as an enemy, so despite enduring such severe injuries, he still sought to save her life

"Merman!" Ji Yunhe could not help but call out, her voice echoed in the vast crevice, yet there was no response.

It was only when Ji Yunhe was rapidly ascending that she suddenly realized.

I am merely applying medicine, performing the procedure, and fetching some water for you. " Ji Yunhe said as she wrung the water from her clothes onto the wound on the back of the merman.

Ji Yunhe found a reason for herself, descending with her sword, plunging into the dungeon that had already sunk into the crevices of the earth.

Thinking that she had been thrown into the sky, Ji Yunhe actually forgot about this matter, truly lacking in heart and soul

This merman is trapped in a dungeon that has completely sunk underground, now embedded in a fissure, with the dark iron bars still in place, confining him within.

Ji Yunhe sighed, feeling that this merman was beautiful and strong, but perhaps a bit dull-witted

The two individuals floated in the darkness, their gazes meeting.

Ji Yunhe was stunned for a long time, then pressed her left hand against her right wrist to check her pulse, and was immediately alarmed

The dark iron cage is unbreakable; even Ji Yunhe would find it difficult to move it even slightly. However, fortunately, the entire cage has fallen down, and the rocks interspersed with the dark iron are not so solid.

The merman also floated out from the hole she had carved, hovering in the air, his enormous lotus-like tail "blooming" in the sky, scales shimmering and rotating, while his ice-blue eyes quietly fixed on Ji Yunhe

The mermaid wrapped the thread around Ji Yunhe's fingertip, and coincidentally, this thread was sewn into a red hem, thus a red thread was entwined around his fingertip, connecting to her hem.

You are very good at helping me heal

She looked around again, finding no way out, but heard a slightly heavy breath.

"This is..." Ji Yunhe pondered for a moment and replied with a serious expression similar to his, "A special magical gesture that can make the injured feel a little better among humans."

There is sound, there is shape, yet there is no life

His entire back appeared as if it had been split open, with flesh and skin torn apart, and the spine was even exposed, revealing white bone. It seemed that the blood had already drained away, leaving the scars looking charred and terrifying

Every brick, tile, and wood chip floated in the air. Ji Yunhe moved her fingers, and they began to seek their positions in the air, until the tiles returned to the "roof," the beams supported the "ridge," and every broken piece found its rightful place, albeit with gaps in between. Each stone left enough space for Ji Yunhe to weave through the shattered "house".

Ji Yunhe was taken aback, and only then did she remember...

The merman obediently held onto Ji Yunhe's neck

The stronger the dual meridians, the greater the spiritual power. Every year, the court selects children with dual meridians, forcibly separating them from their parents and sending them to the various places where demon tamers are imprisoned. As for those with the strongest dual meridians, they are chosen to enter the Grand Master’s residence, becoming disciples of the Grand Master and serving the Grand Master.

Ji Yunhe glanced at his still lacerated back and said, "I am not very skilled at treating wounds, my touch lacks finesse, so bear with it."

It hurts a lot

After a long silence, Ji Yunhe found this earnest response to be truly adorable

Unlike the golden light of this world, within this depression lies a patch of green grass, adorned with flowers, trees, and the gentle sound of flowing streams. At the center of the depression, there is even a small house.

The merman clearly had no concept of this term; he simply fell silent for a moment before sitting up and saying, "Let us go."

Once again receiving an official response, Ji Yunhe couldn't help but smile, feeling that this big-tailed fish was truly adorably earnest and serious

All show and no substance

This merman! He actually has no intention of avoiding the second beam of golden light

Surprisingly obedient

Ji Yunhe looked at the merman lying on its side and noticed that this merman had no defenses against her, exposing its wounded bare back to her

The dual pulse is the proof of a demon tamer

But when Ji Yunhe reached back to cup the merman's "buttocks," the merman suddenly stiffened all over

Ji Yunhe waved her hand and walked away, so she did not see that behind her, the fingers gripping the red thread tightened slightly.

Disdainful of her still wanting to move using such an outdated and slow method as sword flight

What does this mean? The merman became curious about Ji Yunhe's actions

Me too. Ji Yunhe responded without saying anything else. He took a step forward and stood in front of the big-tailed fish. With a swift movement, he squatted down into a standard horse stance, leaning his body forward and exposing his entire back. "Come, I'll carry you."

Her back is straight, appearing quite strong, yet her frame still possesses the slenderness characteristic of a girl

The merman lay still, gazing intently as Ji Yunhe's hand descended upon his head, as if caressing some creature. Her hand glided down his silver hair, stroking gently, again and again.

In the moment she saw the mermaid, Ji Yunhe felt that the fleeting silence just now was like the froth on a teacup, dissipating with a gentle breath

Ji Yunhe was sweating profusely, her face covered in dust, and upon seeing the expression of the merman, she found it somewhat amusing

Would it be such a simple and naive reason? But if it's not such a reason, then what could it be?

It will be fine

The place where Ji Yunhe and the merman are located is precisely the abyss that was torn open when the Shufan Array was broken, indicating that the core of the Shufan Array lies beneath the abyss

Water droplets brushed against Ji Yunhe's cheek, leaving traces resembling tear marks on one side of her face, before falling onto the tail of the merman.

Ji Yunhe's gaze sharpened, and with a raised hand, she delivered a swift chop with her hand, striking forcefully against the barrier surrounding the box

About fifty pieces

Their eyes met; although the environment had absurdly changed, his gaze remained unchanged from before

He was still as he was when she left, lying on his side, his fingers pulling at that red thread, not moving at all

The hidden veins are particularly strong at the moment of a demon tamer's birth, instantly recognizable upon contact, and as one ages, the hidden veins gradually weaken, yet they will never disappear

They resemble scales and droplets scattered in the air, once again plunging into the abyss.

Ji Yunhe felt a moment of daze, wondering if she too would be forever trapped here

Sorry, this big-tailed fish. Ji Yunhe, as a demon tamer who has been imprisoned for decades and has lost her soul, could not have imagined that the monsters in the outside world have such an efficient way of moving.

Is it about...? His strength is still too weak, does it mean he still needs her to help him?

Ji Yunhe thinks this mermaid is really interesting.

She tucked the box into her arms, turned around and mounted her sword, with her back facing all the remaining monster-taming masters in the valley, she flew out of the valley.

But it still did not pull!

Thank you very much," said Ji Yunhe.

Ji Yunhe understood it this way. With a reach of his hand, he held the hand of the mermaid.

Good...? Ji Yunhe was surprised and thought, "Is there really a spell like 'touch and it will be okay'?"

Ji Yunhe thought she would have to search for a long time, but she hadn't walked far when she saw a huge pothole ahead before she even finished untangling the hemline.

She couldn't help it, raised her hand and touched her own head, trying to regain the inexplicably lost spiritual power, but after touching it twice, she felt that she was probably foolish.

The battle between the phoenixes outside and the demon tamers will eventually come to an end, and she cannot afford to waste any more time now

After standing still for a while, Big Tailed Fish said, "There is a formation here, and I cannot use my spells."

Ji Yunhe lowered his head and looked down...

Ji Yunhe transformed her fingers into a sword, intending to create a barrier for herself. However, before the barrier could take shape, Ji Yunhe felt their movement in the air come to a sudden halt

Ji Yunhe exerted force on his arm and pulled the merman abruptly, but it didn't budge.

Ji Yunhe looked at his wound and absorbed all the water droplets into it. She stared at the side of the merman's face and saw that he had no trace of a joking expression... He actually truly believed that the "treatment" Ji Yunhe gave him was effective...

Da Weiba Fish, if I give you more water, can you instantly move to the sky? Ji Yunhe made a joke. She looked up at him and didn't expect a response, but Da Weiba Fish lowered its head and glanced at her, with a serious expression as if really considering her question.

Ji Yunhe spoke as she stepped into the vast depression in the ground

The big-tailed fish was scolded, and he stopped chattering. He stretched his arms over Ji Yunhe's shoulders, and Ji Yunhe pulled his arms, making him hug his neck, commanding him, "Hold tight, hold well!"

When Ji Yunhe woke up, he was momentarily confused, thinking that he had already ascended to heaven.

That is why one would be caught

Under such intense shaking, the box did not fall off the shelf.

The mermaid nodded: "It is necessary."

She took off her coat, threw it into the stream, soaked it, and then carried the wet clothes, following the trail of cotton thread back.

As the strong wind rose, it stirred the strands of Ji Yunhe's hair. She showed no reluctance, unfastening the jade pendant from her waist that every demon tamer would wear, a symbol of their identity. With a casual toss, she let the white jade fall from the sky, not even bothering to see where it shattered.

But he remained calm and composed, sitting in the depths of this underground abyss, his enormous and beautiful tail casually swaying. The scales reflected the faint light from a hundred feet away, exuding an indescribable allure.

The mermaid is also very honest: "But I'm not ready yet."

Their pulse is different from ordinary people. The pulse of ordinary people fluctuates with their emotions. When the heart beats, the pulse follows. However, people with spiritual power have another hidden pulse beneath their skin, in addition to their heartbeat. This pulse is called the hidden pulse.

Ji Yunhe looked back and saw that the phoenix was still in a fierce battle with the demon tamers. The phoenix was a famous demon from a hundred years ago. Even though it had just been unsealed, it was still effortlessly dealing with the current demon tamers, but it was somewhat entangled by Lin Canglan and his demon servants.

The Qingyu Luan bird has spent several decades here creating a realm that belongs to her, yet she is unable to produce any living being that is as vibrant as herself

When he was on the verge of death in the cage, Ji Yunhe did not notice, but now it makes Ji Yunhe feel as if he... ... is standing in front of him, all of them are offensive.

Before the merman could respond, suddenly, beneath the abyss, a flash of golden light appeared

Also forgive her in a serious and earnest manner.

Ji Yunhe frowned as he looked at the injuries. Even if it were an ordinary person, let alone a demon tamer, they would probably not survive such injuries...

Ji Yunhe waited for a long time, but the mermaid did not climb onto her back. She turned her head and glanced at the mermaid, only to see the mermaid standing behind her, staring at her intently without saying a word.

In the Grand Master’s residence, although not many renowned demon tamers have emerged, there have been quite a few skilled individuals who have secretly assassinated demon tamers and certain demons on behalf of the court

In this void of the ten directions, there actually exists such a paradise beyond the world

And the first sentence, unexpectedly, answered her boring question so seriously...

The golden light soared into the sky, and Ji Yunhe could already see the light of heaven right above her head, as if she could reach out and touch it. However, a second beam of golden light emerged from the ground, as if it were alive. After flying into the sky, it suddenly turned downward and charged straight towards the merman.

Ji Yunhe touched him, feeling that his hair was softer and smoother than anything she had ever touched on any animal's fur. ... She slightly curled the corners of her mouth ...

This merman is incredibly beautiful, stunningly so.

The scales on the enormous fish tail shimmer even more brightly, almost illuminating the darkness of this abyss

Ji Yunhe placed her hand behind her back, scooping the fish tail of the merman under its 'rear', allowing the merman to sit perfectly on her hand

It is merely a simple assessment, not even the straightforward reasons she considered.

Ji Yunhe extended her slightly clenched fist, and suddenly opened her five fingers in the air. The floating bricks and stones seemed to be pulled by invisible threads from her hand, scattering in an instant

She stopped in front of the merman

What exactly are you ... ...

Ah, Ji Yunhe thought, asking this question actually made her seem a bit more adorable.

Hmm. The merman waited a little longer, "It truly is a lengthy spell"

Has a barrier been placed around this small object? It is so tightly protected that even if it is not an antidote, it must certainly be something that Lin Canglan cannot let others see

Ji Yunhe effortlessly carved a hole in the rock atop the cage with her sword. Some of the shattered stones rolled into the abyss, while others fell onto the merman below. Peering through the opening, Ji Yunhe looked down and saw the merman sitting motionless, sprawled with his tail beneath him, too lazy to even brush off the dust on his body

The mermaid looked at her through the railing, her expression calm and composed, as if the hurriedness and hesitation of Ji Yunhe just moments ago were merely dust on the cliff, easily brushed away.

If the heavens and the earth were not golden, Ji Yunhe would have thought she had stepped into some southern village

She halted her sword, and for some reason, that excessively beautiful gaze of the mermaid suddenly flashed through her mind

This merman

Ji Yunhe saw him sit up and was a little stunned: "You didn't..." Ji Yunhe turned his eyes and saw the wound on his back, but was surprised to find that those terrible-looking wounds of his were no longer bleeding with his movements, thanks to the moisturizing effect of the stream.

Her fingers moved incessantly, resembling a puppeteer manipulating marionettes, eliminating the unwanted items one by one at an astonishing speed. In no time, this shattered, floating "house" was "dismantled" down to just a bookshelf.

Water droplets flowed down his skin, into that eye-catching wound

The merman remained still.

Oh! You helped me block a strike from the Ten Directions Formation!

Ji Yunhe quickly withdrew her hand and stood up on the rocky ground

The reason why a Beast Tamer can become a Beast Tamer and be recognized by others is that those with the ability to tame beasts possess a unique spiritual power within their bodies since birth, a power that ordinary people do not have

Ji Yunhe said calmly while touching, "Just a little touch will do the trick"

This battle, for the time being, shows no signs of stopping.

Ji Yunhe found Lin Canglan's residence, which was in complete disarray. Even the house of the valley master had turned into a pile of broken bricks and tiles under such overwhelming force. Ji Yunhe looked at the heap of rubble, her brows furrowed. ... Even when the house was intact, it would have been difficult for her to find the antidote hidden by Lin Canglan, let alone amidst this pile of debris ...

But in any case, it is still necessary to search

The big-tailed fish lowered its head, and Ji Yunhe followed suit, lowering her head as well

Ji Yunhe couldn't help but laugh again, finally retracting her hand. She then buried her head to search for the hem of her outer garment, and pulled out a thread, handing it to the merman: "This place is vast and boundless, with gold stretching from the ground to the sky. Please hold this end down for me while I go look for water, and I will return along this thread when I find it."

The merman extended his hand, and one of his arms was as thick as Ji Yunhe's neck

The house seemed as if it had been blown apart, torn into numerous small components, which reassembled in a three-dimensional manner in the air

Just consider it as sending Lin Canglan another big trouble

Beyond the dawn, accompanied by the long cry of the azure-feathered phoenix, the merman, holding Ji Yunhe, was struck down by the golden light of the Ten Directions Formation

Before Ji Yunhe could finish speaking, the merman suddenly exerted a gentle force with his arm, pulling Ji Yunhe abruptly into his embrace. The temperature within the merman's embrace was slightly cool, and the skin on his chest was more delicate than that of an ordinary woman, yet the scales beneath his abdomen were as hard as armor

Then he slightly parted his lips and, with his somewhat awkward pronunciation, said: "A little more water, please."

The gentle breeze lifts the strands of Ji Yunhe's hair and brushes away the trickling water droplets on the cliff.

She is a human, while the mermaid is a monster. It is said that mermaids from overseas are long-lived, and the oil in their bodies can be used to make everlasting lamps. They recover quickly from injuries, likely due to the advantages of their species. Which person can truly touch and erase another's wounds

The merman, utilizing the power of a single drop of water, floated in the air, slowly approaching the hand extended by Ji Yunhe. However, he did not raise his hand to grasp the tip of Ji Yunhe's finger; instead, the first to make contact with the tip of Ji Yunhe's finger was the merman's cheek

Ji Yunhe's hands were warm, while the merman's hands were slightly cool. The merman's eyes widened slightly, as if he was unfamiliar with the body temperature of humans

Ji Yunhe tapped her head, pulling her drifting thoughts back to reality

Why? Is it merely because she tended to his wounds in the dungeon? Or is it because he believes she came to save him from the abyss, and thus he is unwilling to let his "savior" perish?

The cat demon Li Shu broke the Ten Directions Formation. The crack in this valley is extremely deep. Ji Yunhe was pressed for time and hurried downwards. After flying on her sword for quite a while, she still could not see where the original dungeon was, while the light on the ground was getting farther away from her. The damp and cold air in the abyss below became increasingly heavy.

The barrier has been broken, and Lin Canglan will undoubtedly be alarmed. However, with the phoenix in front, Lin Canglan cannot escape. As long as he is not given the opportunity to settle accounts with her, that will suffice. Ji Yunhe felt a flutter of excitement in her heart; after being oppressed by this old man Lin Canglan for so many years, she finally found an opportunity this time to make him suffer a silent loss.

However, you are too short

Be careful! Ji Yunhe shouted loudly. The merman looked down, realizing that if he dodged the second beam of golden light now, given his current floating posture in the air, Ji Yunhe would surely be struck by the third beam of golden light from below

Ji Yunhe was thus searching among the various floating fragments for the antidote that could prolong her life

Let us go. Coming back to her senses, Ji Yunhe placed her sword horizontally beneath her feet using her swordsmanship, stepped onto the sword, and glanced back at the merman, asking, "Will you float out by yourself, or do you need me to take you?"

A rough count reveals that there are about fifty antidotes in this box, distributed across three layers.

Not good... that old man wants to restart the Ten Directions Formation

The return journey is always faster than the journey to the destination

Once again, there is a serious response to each statement

These stone birds and stone dogs, their sounds are so vivid, the ancient loneliness is equally tormenting

Ji Yunhe sighed disappointedly, just as he was about to look up, suddenly, out of the corner of his eye, he caught a glimpse of a faint icy blue light. The light shimmered and rotated, resembling the iridescent glow of deep-sea pearls, incredibly enticing.

From a young age, she was able to feel her own pulse, but suddenly the hidden pulse disappeared... She had never heard of spiritual power disappearing inexplicably before. Where exactly is this place...

It is indeed a peculiar creature

When the Qingyu Luan bird was born, it almost completely overturned the Yuyao Valley. The ground was filled with gullies, mountains collapsed, houses were destroyed, and the once clear mountain road disappeared without a trace.

At last, Ji Yunhe's sword came to a halt

This thought suddenly sent a chill down her spine. As she turned her head, she unexpectedly saw the thread that connected her to the merman behind her.

Ji Yunhe raised her hand and chanted the incantation, the broken bricks and tiles on the ground trembled slightly, one by one slowly floating into the air

He is very frank, to the point that Ji Yunhe really feels a bit sorry for him: "I have run out of spiritual power, I can't use spells, and I can't create water out of thin air."

It seems that in such circumstances, he is also adhering to his own etiquette

The mermaid seemed a bit strange for asking such a question, her ice-blue eyes glanced back slightly. He steadied his breath a little, swallowing all the visible pain deep inside, and said calmly: "I will be injured next, but you will die."

Good

A massive, lotus-like fish tail swept across the scattered stones on the ground, and he slightly propped himself up, as if the stagnant air from beneath the earth began to flow due to his subtle movement

In an instant, the scales on the mermaid's tail shimmered even more captivatingly

As we proceed further, everything becomes invisible; the fissures in the ground are deep and wide. When will we be able to find the prison of the merfolk?

It is merely about diligent practice

Ji Yunhe lowered her head and saw that the merman was gradually waking up. The merman seemed to have struggled for a long time before finally opening his eyes, but it appeared that the act of opening his eyes had exhausted all his strength. He weakly turned his eyes and glanced at Ji Yunhe, who was standing.

Ji Yunhe couldn't help but laugh. She looked at the merman, who, without moving his body, tried to roll his eyes as much as possible to look at her. Ji Yunhe simply walked up to the merman and squatted down in front of him. She stared into the merman's clear eyes and said, "There's nothing on me that can help you recover from your injuries. I'll go look around nearby. Even if I can find some water, it should make you feel a little better. Just lie here and wait for me to come back."

Ji Yunhe couldn't help but chuckle: "Ah, you big-tailed fish, you really make it easy for me to find you"

She stood up, snapped her fingers, attempting to summon the long sword and perform the sword control technique, but the sound of her snap echoed far away, and the sword remained elusive.

"No... it doesn't hurt." The honest and earnest merman suddenly stuttered.

Ji Yunhe looked at the face of the merman, perhaps because the injury was too severe, so the radiant and divine light in the abyss had dimmed a lot. In addition, after talking to him, Ji Yunhe suddenly felt that the distance between the two had narrowed a lot. At this moment, seeing the merman so obedient, Ji Yunhe couldn't help but reach out.

"Hurry up." Ji Yunhe, unwilling to waste words with him, pushed him aside and turned to head towards Lin Canglan's residence

I don't know what the Shunde Princess has eaten, she dares to have ulterior motives towards such a monster.

For the first time, Ji Yunhe was held in the embrace of a monster, and she felt somewhat uncomfortable. Before she could struggle, the merman's fish tail quivered, and in an instant, the droplets of water from the cliffs around them gathered together, soaking his fish tail

Can humanity be improved just by a touch?

It's not that she thinks too much, but everything around her is too strange.

The mermaid, using droplets of water, deftly evaded left and right, just at the moment of tension, when suddenly, a third beam of golden light shot up from the ground like lightning