Chapter 1364: The Mermaid Empress's Targeting

"The cultivators who went to the Treasure Land have almost all perished, with only the Mermaid Princess, the Mermaid Prince, and one cultivator from the Black Scale Lineage returning alive."

Just as Mingyan's brows were tightly furrowed, the guard's respectful voice continued to come through.

Hearing the guard's response, Mingyan's expression immediately darkened.

From the guard's previous change in demeanor, she had thought the losses to the team might be somewhat severe, but she had not expected them to be this disastrous!

The team that went to the Treasure Land was almost the most talented batch of cultivators among the Mermaid Clan's Integration Stage cultivators.

The fall of these cultivators would undoubtedly be a huge loss for the Mermaid Clan.

Immediately after.

Her attention suddenly shifted.

Wait?

There was also a Black Scale Lineage cultivator who survived?

The Black Scale Lineage has ordinary talent; in the team that went to the Treasure Land this time, all were individuals of outstanding aptitude, so it seems there were no Black Scale Lineage cultivators, right?

Could it be him!

At this moment, a figure suddenly popped into her mind.

The other party not only had an unusual relationship with Lianyin but was also very close to Mingchen.

If there really was a Black Scale Lineage cultivator following the team, it could only be him.

Thinking of this.

She continued to ask the guard, "Besides Lianyin and Mingchen, who is the other person who survived?"

Upon hearing this, the guard thought carefully for a moment, "It seems his name is Tianyu."

It really was him!

Mingyan thought to herself upon hearing this.

Immediately after, she could not help but feel a wave of regret in her heart.

Tianyu had actually entered that Treasure Land as well.

With so many Mermaid Clan cultivators dying in the Treasure Land, why did this guy happen to come out alive?

If he had also died in the Treasure Land, why would she need to be so troubled?

She shook her head secretly and looked at the guard in front of her, "Go and call them over; I have matters to ask them."

"Yes~"

The guard nodded and was about to leave.

Just then, Mingyan seemed to have suddenly thought of something and hurriedly spoke again, "Wait~."

The guard paused and looked at Mingyan in confusion, "Imperial Lord, is there anything else you wish to order?"

Mingyan said calmly, "Do not call that Black Scale Lineage cultivator named Tianyu; remember that."

Hearing this, the guard did not think much of it.

After nodding, he left quickly.

When Wang Jianqiang and the others returned to the Mermaid Clan, Mingchen's mindset when looking at Wang Jianqiang had become much more peaceful.

Tianyu had good luck and obtained a great opportunity, so his strength was indeed currently above his own.

But his talent was not something the other party could compare to; it wouldn't be long before he could surpass him and then leave him far behind.

More importantly...

Even if Tianyu's strength had improved, he was ultimately just a lowly Black Scale Lineage cultivator.

And he...

Was not only of the Gold Scale Lineage but also the only son of the Mermaid Clan Empress, a noble Mermaid Prince.

In terms of status.

Tianyu would never be able to compare to him.

After Mingchen's gaze swept over Tianyu, he looked at Lianyin, "Lianyin, I still have some urgent matters, so I will take my leave first."

Lianyin glanced at him indifferently and did not respond.

Mingchen's expression stiffened.

He turned his head and smiled at Biyan'er again.

Biyan'er did not even look at him.

His expression immediately became awkward.

He gave a dry cough.

He quickly flew into the air and left in a hurry.

Although he wanted to stay and repair his relationship with Lianyin, letting her know that the previous matters were all a misunderstanding.

But the injuries on his body had not yet recovered, and coupled with the long-duration, high-intensity travel, he was already barely able to suppress them.

He had to return to his residence for treatment as soon as possible.

Otherwise, his secret would be exposed.

After Mingchen left.

Lianyin turned to look at Biyan'er and smiled, "Bi Xianzi, since this is your first time coming to my Mermaid Clan, you should stay at my residence for now. After you have rested, I will take you around the Mermaid Clan properly."

Hearing this, Biyan'er smiled and nodded, "In that case... I will trouble Fairy Lianyin."

"Bi Xianzi, there is no need for such courtesy."

Lianyin smiled, then looked at Wang Jianqiang and blinked, "Tianyu, you and Bi Xianzi are good friends, so you should also come stay at my residence for a few days; it will be good for you to help me host Bi Xianzi."

"I will strictly follow the Princess's orders."

Wang Jianqiang seemed not to notice the teasing in Lianyin's eyes, nodding with a serious expression.

Lianyin secretly rolled her eyes.

Afterwards, she calmly led the two of them into the Princess Mansion and arrived outside a guest room adjacent to the Pavilion where she resided.

"Bi Xianzi, you shall stay here from now on. This place is adjacent to where I live; if you have any matters, you can send a message directly to me."

Lianyin pointed to the guest room and said to Biyan'er.

Biyan'er nodded.

Afterwards, Lianyin looked at Wang Jianqiang again, her red lips curling slightly, and she pointed to the guest room next to Biyan'er's, "Tianyu, you will stay here from now on."

Wang Jianqiang nodded solemnly, "As you command."

Just as his voice fell.

A figure suddenly flew over in a hurry, landed in front of the three of them, and bowed to Lianyin, "Your Highness Princess, a guard of the Imperial Lord requests an audience."

"Let them come in."

Lianyin nodded, not feeling surprised.

The clan had attached great importance to this trip to the Treasure Land, and with so many people entering, only she, "Tianyu," and Mingchen had returned.

With such a huge loss, it would be strange if the Imperial Lord did not pay attention.

After receiving Lianyin's permission, the figure hurried away again.

Not long after.

Another figure flew over.

It was a woman wearing light armor.

Upon seeing Lianyin, she bowed respectfully, "Greetings, Your Highness Princess."

Lianyin nodded, "You have come this time, has the Imperial Lord issued any orders?"

The light-armored woman nodded, "The Imperial Lord has an order, summoning Your Highness Princess to go for an audience immediately."

Lianyin nodded, "I will set off immediately."

The light-armored woman bowed to Lianyin again, "This subordinate still needs to notify His Highness Prince, so I shall take my leave first."

"Mm, you may withdraw."

Lianyin nodded again.

The light-armored woman was about to turn and leave, but as if she suddenly thought of something, her gaze fell on Wang Jianqiang, "Is this Tianyu of the Black Scale Lineage?"

Wang Jianqiang was startled, then nodded with a chuckle, "It is indeed Tianyu. I wonder what instruction the senior has?"

The light-armored woman did not immediately respond to Wang Jianqiang, but looked at Lianyin and said, "The Imperial Lord has an order: only Your Highness Princess needs to go; Tianyu does not need to go along."

Hearing the light-armored woman's words, Lianyin was startled.

A strange look flashed across her face.

She nodded, "Alright, I understand."

Upon hearing this, the light-armored woman left.

After the light-armored woman left, Lianyin looked at Wang Jianqiang with a face full of strangeness, "You fellow, you didn't really offend the Imperial Lord, did you?"

Wang Jianqiang shook his head repeatedly, "How could that be?"

"I haven't even met the Imperial Lord yet, how could I have offended her?"

Although he said this, Wang Jianqiang actually felt a bit uneasy in his heart.

Could it be that Mingyan really has some close relationship with the Mermaid Empress?

Otherwise, why would the Mermaid Empress suddenly be so unwelcoming to him?

Although Mingyan could not do anything to threaten her life, if she inadvertently revealed her dislike for him to the Mermaid Empress.

Making the Mermaid Empress dislike him, without going so far as to affect his safety.

That much was still achievable.

The more Wang Jianqiang thought about it, the more likely it seemed.

He could not help but become vigilant in his heart.

No.

He had to find an opportunity to see Mingyan and ask clearly about her relationship with the Mermaid Empress.

Only by knowing himself and the enemy could he avoid being so passive.