My Beast Is the 12-Winged Angel - Chapter 389

Chapter 389: Chapter 390: Merfolk, Xi
 

Half an hour quickly came to an end, and everything returned to normal.

Then, under Grandpa Turtle’s guidance, Gu Xing and his party did not dive directly into the sea but first arrived at a small border town by the seaside called “Lin Hai City.”

The name of this city was plain, yet extremely fitting.

“Lord Gu Xing,”

Grandpa Turtle explained, “The journey to the Sea Race’s ancestral land is long, deep into the sea. Even though our Sea Race bloodline fears no storms, you are different.”

“Therefore, we need a sturdy ship that can carry us steadily and serve as a resting place during the journey.”

Gu Xing had no objections to this.

Though he was powerful, flying through the air for a long time would inevitably consume power.

In the perilous sea, maintaining the best status is crucial.

After all, it’s not necessarily enemies; one might encounter terrifying natural disasters in the sea.

In the face of nature’s power, even a Totem Level being must temporarily avoid its edge.

Subsequently, entering Lin Hai City, Gu Xing found it extraordinarily intriguing.

The city’s buildings were mostly constructed with coral, shells, and specially treated stones, full of oceanic atmosphere.

What surprised him most was that the residents bustling about in the city were almost all Merfolk.

They had human upper bodies, but their lower halves were vibrantly colored fish tails, swimming nimbly in the city’s waterways or using specially designed carts to move on land.

The air was filled with a faint salty smell and a unique seaweed fragrance.

Seeing Gu Xing and the others, these Merfolk only cast a light glance and paid no further attention.

Perhaps, usually, there were also many other races coming here.

Grandpa Turtle, however, led Gu Xing straight to the shipyard.

Just…

Along the way, Gu Xing overheard many low conversations, all revolving around a common theme.

South Sea!

“Have you heard? The Black Fin family’s merchant fleet hasn’t returned from the South Sea again three days ago…”

“How many batches is this? Any ship going in that direction never comes back!”

“It’s too bizarre! They say there’s a terrifying sea monster appearing there, able to raise hundred-meter-tall waves, swallowing ships and people without leaving a bone!”

“Indeed, no one dares to take jobs to the South Sea now; no amount of pearls can make them…”

These scattered rumors reached Gu Xing’s ears, causing him to furrow his brows slightly.

South Sea, the very place Aliya mentioned as the ancestral land of the Sea Race.

He just wanted to ask Grandpa Turtle about the situation but realized they had already arrived at the shipyard.

So, Gu Xing temporarily set it aside in his mind.

At this moment, Grandpa Turtle familiarly sought out a burly Merfolk man with a beard.

“Get me the fastest and steadiest ship; we need to go to the South Sea.”

Grandpa Turtle stepped forward directly, speaking bluntly.

The boat owner’s face changed drastically at the mention of the South Sea.

The originally enthusiastic smile vanished instantly, replaced by terror.

He waved his hands repeatedly, his head shaking like a rattle:

“No, no! Who dares to go to the South Sea to seek death now? Even if you pile pearls from the entire city in front of me, I won’t take this business! Please leave!”

Grandpa Turtle was stunned by this unceremonious refusal. Having not returned for a long time, he was obviously unaware of the recent terrifying rumors of the South Sea.

“What are you talking about? We’ve sailed the South Sea route for many years; what could possibly…”

Gu Xing gently pulled on Grandpa Turtle’s sleeve, quietly summarizing the rumors heard in the city for him.

Upon hearing this, Grandpa Turtle’s graying eyebrows knitted together.

“The South Sea suddenly became so perilous? Could it be… those damn Demon Race members are up to mischief?”

Gu Xing, however, dismissed Grandpa Turtle’s guess.

It was already certain that the Demon Race had retracted to the Demon Realm, preparing for a sacrifice.

Harassing passing ships in the South Sea in small skirmishes did not seem like the large-scale style of the Demon Race.

There must be something else causing trouble!

However, whatever it was, he remained unafraid now.

After all, he had already reached the Monarch Peak; now how strong were the powers of several Guardian Beasts?

Even he was not very clear!

Unless what was in the South Sea was a top-tier Totem Level powerhouse, otherwise in front of Liu Li and Vera…

They’re for the taking!

And seeing Grandpa Turtle and the ship owner at an impasse, a cold gleam flashed in Gu Xing’s eyes.

Time was running out; if conventional means could not resolve it, he wouldn’t mind using some unconventional methods to persuade this ship owner.

Just as he prepared to step forward and release a bit of aura for intimidation,

a somewhat timid voice was heard from the side:

“Ex…excuse me, are you all looking to go to the South Sea?”

The crowd turned to the source of the voice to see a young Merfolk man walk out from behind wooden crates stacked on the dock.

He looked not much older, with delicate features but a somewhat pale complexion, his fishtail appeared a bit dull, and there was an unfitting weariness in his eyes.

Grandpa Turtle scrutinized him suspiciously and asked:

“Who are you?”

The young Merfolk took a deep breath, seeming to summon the courage, and said:

“My name is Xi, I…I can take you to the South Sea.”

The ship owner immediately reprimanded him upon hearing this:

“Xi! You young fool, don’t you value your life? Did you forget what happened to your father…”

The youth named Xi trembled slightly, but his gaze grew more resolute. He looked at Gu Xing and continued:

“I know the South Sea is very dangerous now! But…”

“My father was the best navigator in the city. A month ago, he went to the South Sea with his fleet…”

“I was the only one who luckily returned alive.”

This sentence focused Gu Xing’s attention on him instantly.

The only one to survive the South Sea?

Xi seemed to have seen Gu Xing’s interest. He bit his lower lip and offered his terms, his voice full of pleading:

“I can guide you, put my life on the line to try and take you to that dangerous area.”

“But…before that, I have a request, or rather…an exchange condition.”

He lifted his head, “My sister, she has contracted some strange illness, and the city’s healers are helpless.”

“Her body is getting weaker…I’m begging you, if there is a powerful healer among you, could you first save my sister?”

“As long as my sister recovers, my life is yours! I am willing to take you anywhere!”

After speaking, he unexpectedly bowed deeply to Gu Xing and the others, his body trembling slightly from nervousness.

Gu Xing and Grandpa Turtle exchanged a glance, then looked at the Snow Woman beside them.

The Snow Woman possessed top-tier healing abilities and could certainly resolve this issue.

More importantly, this was the only Merfolk who had returned from the South Sea.

He held his own value.

Gu Xing contemplated for a moment, looked at Xi, and asked solemnly:

“Where is your sister now? Take us to see her.”

Xi’s eyes instantly sparkled with light.

These people’s willingness to go signaled that they surely possessed extremely strong healing abilities.

Perhaps his sister could be saved!

Thinking of this, he nodded excitedly:

“She’s at home! Please follow me, dear lords!”

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