"Should we open it?" Fu Mingxu stared at the grave in front of him for a few moments, then asked uncertainly, "Can we even open it?"
Han Tao nodded: "The mermaid blood that's gathered at the tip of your tail should work."
Even if he didn't completely transform into a merman, Fu Mingxu's merman transformation had lasted so long that the tip of his tail would have produced the essence of his race.
Fu Mingxu lifted his shirt, flicked his tail, and said with some difficulty, "You can help me take it. I really can't bear to take the blood myself."
After saying that, he closed his eyes, unable to bear looking at him.
Han Tao chuckled and said, "Okay."
Fu Mingxu was only tense for a moment. Just as a slight stinging sensation landed on the tip of his tail, he heard him say, "It's done."
So fast?
He opened his eyes and saw a drop of blood clotted on Han Tao's fingertip.
But why is this blood described as white?
He asked the question instinctively, and Han Tao simply shook his head: "Let's go out and ask the Merman King; he should know more than we do."
Fu Mingxu raised an eyebrow: "That fake?"
“No, the real thing will be out once we get out,” Han Tao replied.
After saying that, he flicked his finger lightly, and the drop of white blood disappeared into the grave with the strong wind.
Fu Mingxu stared intently ahead, watching as the tomb slowly opened the moment the white blood entered.
He pulled Han Tao back half a step, and the other party did not stop him, letting him go.
The imagined corpse of the Mermaid King did not appear; the opened tomb was empty except for a snow-white bead the size of a fist placed in the center.
The bead emitted a faint white light, resembling a close relative of the little mermaid when it glowed.
“It’s a mermaid pearl.” A golden light flashed in Han Tao’s hand, and the snow-white pearl landed in his hand the next moment. “In the deep sea, only the mermaid king with the bloodline of ancestor destruction will perish after death, leaving only the mermaid pearl.”
"And within this ancestral mermaid pearl lies the legacy of the ancient mermaids."
As soon as he finished speaking, the mermaid pearl seemed to understand him, turning into a white light and flying up at an extremely fast speed before disappearing into Fu Mingxu's mouth.
"Ugh, ugh, ugh..." The thought that this was a merman transformed from an ancestral form made Fu Mingxu feel unwell, and he started to dry heave while holding Han Tao's arm.
Countless images flashed through his mind, and the inheritance from the ancient merfolk and the inheritance from Zhuzhao clashed, as if they were fighting fiercely in his sea of consciousness.
Generally speaking, the ancestral pearl will only be passed on to merfolk with pure bloodlines, let alone merfolk who have not yet fully transformed.
This is also why Han Tao took it lightly.
Fu Mingxu, who has never been able to cultivate using spiritual energy, is still a mortal. This is why, despite having the chaotic energy and the bloodline inheritance of Zhuzhao within him, he can only proceed slowly.
If the dragon race's physique is made of steel and iron, then Fu Mingxu is made of paper.
Therefore, when the two inherited powers clashed within his sea of consciousness, he not only gained no benefit, but was also struck so violently that he bled from all seven orifices.
"It hurts so much!" Fu Mingxu curled up in Han Tao's arms, feeling as if his whole body was being scraped by knives. If it weren't for his strong willpower, he probably would have bitten his tongue and committed suicide on the spot.
A wisp of golden dragon energy entered his sea of consciousness through his brow, but was simultaneously extinguished by two powerful forces.
Soon, Han Tao realized that he had to get through this hurdle on his own.
The best way is to improve Fu Mingxu's physique in the shortest possible time.
It's not his half-merman physique, but his most essential human physique.
Realizing this, Han Tao wasted no more time. He made a sweeping motion with one hand in the empty space in front of him, then picked up Fu Mingxu and carried him into the Dragon-Phoenix Realm.
Fu Mingxu possessed chaotic energy, and the Dragon and Phoenix Realm was rich in pure spiritual energy and undisturbed, making it the best place.
The two figures flashed and disappeared from the spot. Naturally, they did not open the graves behind them. Several more graves without tombstones were opened, and something emerged from the graves like a butterfly breaking out of its thick cocoon.
...
The Shark-Breaking Pill turned into a cool liquid as soon as it entered his mouth and slid into his stomach. The mermaid tail beneath Fu Mingxu disappeared instantly, turning into two long, fair legs.
However, this change did not alleviate his pain. His legs were curled up together, and he was sweating profusely from the pain.
Within the sea of consciousness, an ancient merman with a human torso and a fish tail held a long fork, his exquisite face resembling that of a legendary elf. Opposite him, a man dressed in blue robes had intricate and mysterious patterns on his forehead, his body shrouded in chaotic energy, his aura as unapproachable as a banished immortal.
"It really is you!" The illusory figures of a mermaid and a human spoke in unison, clearly recognizing each other.
The man in blue sneered, "What, are there no living merfolk left? You want to steal even someone of my bloodline?"
The mermaid was incredibly beautiful and powerful, and a hint of malice appeared in her expression: "Wouldn't it be perfect to turn your bloodline into that of my people!"
This is clearly a deep-seated grudge.
Fu Mingxu absorbed the conversation between the two illusory figures. He knew he was probably an innocent victim and was about to say something to get the Mermaid Pearl to leave when he was surprised to find that the other party was so fierce that it unleashed its ultimate attack before he could even say two words.
Even with the man in blue's deliberate protection, he felt as if his whole body was about to split open from the pain.
Unable to discern what was happening within his sea of consciousness, Han Tao grabbed the little mermaid who had been awakened and casually tossed him into a body of water within the Dragon-Phoenix Realm.
The little mermaid struggled: "Father, Mother, what are you doing?"
"I'll give you younger brothers and sisters," Han Tao said casually without changing his expression. Seeing that he had quieted down, he didn't forget to set up multiple arrays.
As soon as the sweet dragon blood entered his mouth and the chaotic energy circulated throughout his body, Fu Mingxu temporarily forgot the pain, and his heart began to pound.
"Alright, any further and I'll drain you dry." With the nourishment of dragon blood, even though the battles in his sea of consciousness were constant, the pain in his body was greatly relieved.
He subconsciously licked the wound on Han Tao's neck, grinding his teeth against it. "This is only treating the symptoms, not the root cause."
He also knew where the problem lay.
"There is a fundamental solution." Han Tao pressed his forehead against his, his deep voice trailing off, carrying a tingling sensation.
Fu Mingxu asked, puzzled, "What method?"
As he spoke, he caught a glimpse of a golden light, and then a golden dragon tail appeared beneath him.
A note from the author:
Han Tao: He is not your mother.
Little Mermaid: Daddy.
Han Tao: My godmother and godfather are alright.
Chapter 79
Amidst thunder and lightning, and relentless wind and rain, Fu Mingxu was like a small boat adrift in the deep sea's giant waves, clinging only to the dragon's tail to avoid sinking to the bottom.
After a period of extreme discomfort, a loud dragon roar rang out, and incredibly powerful dragon energy began to flow cautiously within his body.
The frail human body is continuously repaired and strengthened under the nourishment of dragon energy and dragon blood. In the end, the discomfort is transformed into a hidden and indescribable bliss.
The transition between the azure fish tail and the legs was extremely rapid; the only constant was the strength with which the golden dragon tail was wrapped around it.
After an unknown amount of time, the phantom images of the mermaid and the man in blue fighting within the sea of consciousness finally realized that something was wrong.
"Oh no!" The two exchanged a glance, neither of them expecting that their long-standing feud would take such a dramatic turn.
Countless golden and white auras swept through his sea of consciousness like a raging torrent. The merman phantom holding the long fork was slowly melting away. He subconsciously tried to escape, but after transforming into a beam of light, he crashed into a golden wall, clearly intended to trap him there.
"Fu Sheng, what the hell is this bloodline of yours? How can you really accept the inheritance of the ancient merman?" he roared. "Let me out of here!"
His legacy is meant to be passed down to the Merfolk royal family; how could it be allowed to fall into the hands of this human!
At first, Fu Sheng thought it was Meng Heng's delaying tactic, but when he mocked him, he found that the legs of his phantom were also disappearing.
"Impossible! I checked when I gave him the bloodline inheritance. He was forcibly injected with the Zhuzhao bloodline and cannot fully accept my inheritance!" Fu Sheng quickly formed hand seals, but no matter what he did in his sea of consciousness, the speed at which the two dissolved did not decrease at all.
Fu Mingxu, still basking in the warmth of spring, hadn't noticed the changes in his body. The impurities within his flesh and blood had been cleansed by the dragon energy, and the dragon tail on his body had disappeared. The two men crossed their legs, and the other's neck was covered with the clean teeth marks left by his licking.
The chaotic energy spontaneously transformed and merged with the dragon energy, becoming inseparable.
Within the Dragon and Phoenix Realm, the winds and rains never ceased, while above the deep sea where the Mermaid Domain was located, waves churned, as if some colossal beast was about to burst forth from the earth.
A massive whirlpool arose in the deep sea, dark clouds filled the sky, and an oppressive force from an unknown source swept across the deep sea. Countless sea creatures fled back to their territories, watching the changes taking place in the deep sea with trepidation.
Inside the floating city, many recovered humans and demons stood separately, but their gazes, like those of the other merfolk, were directed towards the outside of the barrier.
The deep sea water churned and gathered continuously, and no sea creature dared to peek into the whirlpool at this time. They could only watch as the water, which was gradually turning dark blue, roared.
Apart from Han Zhengzhi, who stayed behind, the other dragons had already returned to Yunhan City in a grand manner after their own city lord's wedding, seemingly very confident in Han Tao.
The fleeting appearance and disappearance of the dragon clan left many merfolk secretly regretting their fate, ultimately concluding that they lacked Fu Mingxu's beauty and could not win the heart of a dragon at first sight.
...
Inside the Dragon and Phoenix Realm, Fu Mingxu sat cross-legged with his eyes closed, his blue hair ribbon casually tossed aside, and his clothes loose.
He was surrounded by spiritual energy, and the Heaven and Earth Mirror hung in front of him, reflecting his picturesque features.
The chaotic energy and dragon energy within his body circulated smoothly, and even the dragon flame in his dantian grew stronger. His aura rose steadily, and as he closed his eyes, he extended a finger and gently hooked it to the side, wisps of spiritual energy swirling around his fingertip, exceptionally gentle.
Outside the spirit-gathering array, the little mermaid seemed to have grown a lot. He leaned on Han Tao's shoulder and muttered, "Daddy, did Mommy kick you out?"
"Your mother still doesn't agree to have a younger brother or sister with you?"
Han Tao stopped what he was doing and looked at Fu Mingxu, who was meditating in the distance.
His black hair cascaded down like a waterfall, and the spirit in his eyes was more abundant than the mountains and rivers surrounding him. Sunlight poured down, casting a soft glow on his profile.
"He didn't agree before either?" Han Tao's heart skipped a beat. He put down what he was holding, held the little mermaid in his palm, and lowered his eyes to ask, "Do you still remember my home?"
The little mermaid's deep blue eyes were filled with affection, and she nodded her little head repeatedly: "Of course I remember! Is Daddy testing me?"
Han Tao smiled and patted his head with his fingertip. "You got it right, there's a reward."
Sure enough, the little mermaid's eyes lit up, and she said excitedly, "Our home is on the edge of a very, very large sea. In the yard, there is a big golden tree and a peach tree that blossoms and bears fruit all year round! Mother planted many, many spiritual herbs and flowers next to the house, and there is also a very large pond. Whenever Mother is busy refining pills and doesn't have time to pay attention to us, Father often transforms into a dragon and plays with me in the pond!"
"Mommy always praises Daddy's tail for being beautiful. Of course, I think Mommy's tail is the most beautiful." The little mermaid blinked and said earnestly, then seemed to remember something and became aggrieved again, "But why doesn't Daddy like me anymore? He doesn't play with me anymore."
The little mermaid was pure white all over, even her fur was snow-white, except for her deep blue, pure eyes.
Han Tao stared at him intently, her voice hoarse: "Besides your home, have you been anywhere else?"
The little mermaid shook her head sadly: "No, my mother almost died when she gave birth to me, and she's been recuperating at home ever since."
"Besides, didn't Father also say that the world outside the house is dangerous, and that some old geezers love to eat tender little mermaids like me?"
"Daddy just said that he and Mommy are going to have a younger brother or sister for me. Does that mean Mommy's health has improved?"