The whole family is insanely eavesdropping on my thoughts Chapter 482
Chapter 482: The Thunderstruck Good Samaritan
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“Windchaser, oh Windchaser, you’ll never outrun me!” Xie Yu Zhou pursed his lips at the crimson-furred hound.
“I’m a divine fortune teller now!”
“Hey, hey, hey! You damn dog! How dare you roll your eyes at me!”
“Is there no justice left in the world?!” Xie Yu Zhou could feel Windchaser’s disdain radiating towards him, his face flushing red with indignation.
[Have I not struggled enough?!]
To save face, he had wagered three hundred spirit stones! He had pursued that man for two days and nights, exhausting all his rhetoric to persuade him!
This reputation—he had earned it!
“And you! Windchaser, sneaking out whenever Chao Chao isn’t home! Where exactly do you go?” Xie Yu Zhou lunged to grab the dog, but despite its round shape, Windchaser was astonishingly agile, slipping out of his grasp with ease.
“Today, aren’t we heading to the Ten Thousand Swords Sect to demand justice?” Xie Yu Zhou’s eyes shone as he looked expectantly at Lu Chao Chao. He was truly eager to see her past in action.
Lu Chao Chao gave a slight nod.
First, they needed to find Cang Wu.
Second, they needed to ask why spiritual energy was being reversed into the mortal realm.
Third, she wanted to revisit the past—to see her home, the place that held countless memories.
Over the past few days, she had mercilessly beaten down the cultivators in the Spirit Realm who trafficked elves. Most rogue cultivators had already released their captives.
Yet, the Ten Thousand Swords Sect remained silent.
To speak of it, elves, by nature pure-hearted and stubborn, seemed to have an uncanny affinity for swordsmanship. Given time…
The once frail and helpless elves might soon become a force to be reckoned with.
Lu Chao Chao let out a long sigh.
“Am I doing the right thing?” The elves seemed to be sprinting toward a more combative future.
[Oh well… it should be fine, right?]
Feeling a bit guilty, she rubbed her nose.
In West River City
With the sudden death of the City Lord and the incident at the Treasure Pavilion, the city was on high alert. Martial law was strict.
But the true culprit was overlooked.
After all, she was only four years old. No one would be so heartless as to suspect a child!
And so, she swaggered out of the city gates.
Leading a red-furred dog at her side, she drew amused glances from the crowd. Windchaser buried his head low…
He could not show his face.
He lifted his paw to tug at the collar on his neck. Ah…
The National Advisor led them through several teleportation arrays until they reached the vast Sea Region.
“The Ten Thousand Swords Sect lies at the edge of the Spirit Sea. An unknown force prevents flight over its waters. One must travel by boat.”
“Within the Spirit Sea, the merfolk reside. They are adept at beguiling travelers with their songs.”
“A single merfolk is not terrifying. What’s frightening is their unity. Anger one, and you provoke the entire sea.”
“They say merfolk tears turn into pearls—is that true?” Xie Yu Zhou asked eagerly.
“It’s true!”
“It’s true!” Lu Chao Chao and the National Advisor answered in unison.
“Chao Chao knows too?” The National Advisor was surprised. Lu Chao Chao shook her head.
“Just heard about it.”
The National Advisor chuckled. “Yes, merfolk tears crystallize into pearls, and they are highly valuable. However, since they possess the Spirit Sea’s protection and can enchant others, they live far better than the elves.”
“If you hear a merfolk’s song, shut your eyes, cover your ears, and resist their lure.”
In the Spirit Realm, many artifact refiners crafted palm-sized enchanted boats that expanded into full-sized vessels upon touching water.
The group boarded the ship, with Zhu Mo standing guard beside Lu Chao Chao at all times.
The large boat drifted forward, the National Advisor steering them toward their destination.
“Why is the sea green…?” Xie Yu Zhou reached out to touch the water, feeling as if something enormous lurked beneath. The sight alone sent chills down his spine.
“Because it’s deep. The depths tint the water green.”
“Do you know how deep the Spirit Sea is?” The National Advisor smiled.
Before anyone could answer, he said, “Tens of thousands of meters.”
“And since the Spirit Sea blocks all powers, anything that falls into it sinks straight down, never to return. The entire sea is ruled by the Great Demon Futu.”
“They say Futu and the Demon King were once rivals, battling for the Demon Throne.”
“After Futu lost, he vanished for years. The Demon King also disappeared. That battle must have left them both gravely wounded. Who knows where they’re hiding now.”
Just then, a frantic bird, fleeing from a spirit beast, darted toward the Spirit Sea in desperation.
The moment it crossed three meters over the water, it shrieked and plunged straight down.
It was as if an invisible force clutched it, dragging it beneath the surface.
With a splash, it vanished.
Even its floating feathers sank instantly.
“No wonder… there isn’t a single thing drifting on the sea.” Xie Yu Zhou shuddered, hastily retracting his legs from where he had been dangling them over the edge.
“Does everything sink to the bottom?” Lu Chao Chao tilted her head in curiosity.
The National Advisor solemnly nodded.
And then—
“Ahhh!!”
“My homework!! The assignments from Northern Zhao’s tutor and the Southern Kingdom’s tutor! They fell into the water!” The little girl pointed at a white bundle sinking into the depths.
Everyone: ???
Lu Chao Chao covered her face with her hands. “Wuwuwu, Northern Zhao’s tutor worked so hard to send it to me…”
Hmph! The moment she finished her previous assignments, they were immediately couriered back, and the tutors had swiftly sent her more. But now? Perfect! Gone for good!
“Wuwuwu, Chao Chao didn’t do it on purpose. Do you believe me?”
Everyone: Sometimes, we feel truly helpless.
“Forget it. What’s lost is lost. No one dares to dive into the Spirit Sea.” The National Advisor sighed, indulging in her theatrics.
For three days, their ship sailed onward. By the third evening, white mist began to blanket the sea.
Dense fog soon swallowed the boat, halting them in the middle of the Spirit Sea.
The National Advisor stood, his gaze wary.
Suddenly…
A haunting melody, ethereal and sorrowful, wove through the mist, carrying an endless longing.
Zhu Mo immediately positioned himself in front of Lu Chao Chao.
“Close your eyes, cover your ears! It’s the merfolk!” The National Advisor shouted just as ripples spread across the water, signaling something approaching.
The group obeyed, only vaguely sensing figures boarding the ship.
The song neared, the voices brushing against their ears.
The sharp scent of salt filled their noses.
Breath warm and shallow ghosted over their faces. Were the merfolk examining them?
The melody ceased.
A merfolk, its upper half resembling a celestial beauty, its lower half a shimmering silver-scaled tail, cocked its head as it observed them.
The National Advisor relaxed. It seemed… this one bore no malice.
“Who is Lu Chao Chao?” The merfolk’s voice was airy, like a melody itself.
Everyone turned to stare at Lu Chao Chao in astonishment.
The merfolk knew her?!
Swaying, it swam closer to her.
“You are Lu Chao Chao?” It extended its hand, revealing a neat stack of papers.
Lu Chao Chao’s pupils trembled.
“No, I’m not!!” Not me!!
That damned thing! She had spent all her effort getting rid of it!
“No need to thank me. These are the papers you accidentally dropped into the Spirit Sea.” The merfolk smiled, returning her assignments, pristine and untouched.
This merfolk was the princess of its kind. Unlike others, she was kind-hearted and delighted in helping others.
At this moment, she even beamed, awaiting Lu Chao Chao’s gratitude.
Everyone wiped sweat from their brows. Dear heavens, the little girl was already gripping the Sunshine Sword.
Through gritted teeth, she muttered:
“Thank you… you thunderstruck good Samaritan.”