Chapter 1373: Unwilling to Admit Defeat

Inside the room.

The Sea Giant Clan Great Elder spoke softly.

His voice contained a sense of majesty.

Ever since Jiayue left alone three days ago, she had not been in contact with them.

He had also sent messages to Jiayue, but had received no response from her.

In the past, Jiayue had never ignored his messages.

Could it be that Jiayue had encountered some danger?

This thought had just arisen before he instantly dismissed it.

It was impossible for the Mermaid Clan to allow an accident to befall Jiayue within the Mermaid Clan.

It could be said that Jiayue was even safer within the Mermaid Clan than she was in the Sea Giant Clan.

In that case.

Then there was only one possibility left.

That was that Jiayue must be busy with something right now, and because she was too busy, she had failed to notice his transmission.

The high-ranking member of the Sea Giant Clan before the Great Elder was startled upon hearing the Great Elder's inquiry, then shook his head, "I have not seen her."

The Great Elder seemed to have expected this; he nodded, a flash of helplessness crossing his face, "This child doesn't even know where she went to play; she didn't even bother to say a word."

As he spoke.

He pondered for a moment and continued, "Let our people keep an eye on Jiayue's whereabouts. In this territory of the Mermaid Clan, although they would not dare let our people suffer the slightest mishap, there are accidents in everything."

"The necessary precautions must still be taken."

"Yes, I will convey the Great Elder's meaning immediately." The Sea Giant Clan high-ranking member nodded.

The next day.

This Sea Giant Clan high-ranking member came once again to the guest room where the Great Elder was staying.

"Great Elder, we have found traces of Jiayue."

"Just four days ago, she went to the Outer City District."

"The Outer City District?"

The Great Elder was startled and asked in surprise, "What is she doing going to the Outer City District?"

According to his understanding, shouldn't the residents of the Huanling City Outer City District all be Cultivators of the Mermaid Clan's Black Scale Lineage?

Within the Mermaid Clan, the Gold Scale Lineage and the Purple Scale Lineage occupied ninety percent of the entire clan's resources, and the clan's powerhouses and prodigies almost all came from these two lineages.

The Black Scale Lineage was merely the weakest of the three major lineages of the Mermaid Clan.

To put it nicely, it was an independent lineage; to put it bluntly, they were almost just vassals and servants to the Gold Scale Lineage and the Purple Scale Lineage.

What was there to visit in such a residential area for those with lowly bloodlines?

Hearing the Great Elder's puzzled voice, the Sea Giant Clan high-ranking member pondered for a moment before saying, "She went to the Black Scale Lineage to visit a Mermaid Clan Cultivator named Tianyu."

"Ever since she arrived at Tianyu's place, she has not left."

"Tianyu? That Mermaid Clan Cultivator who defeated Jiayue before?"

Hearing the name "Tianyu," the Sea Giant Clan Great Elder immediately showed a look of surprise.

He already knew everything that had happened in the Treasure Land clearly.

He had a very deep impression of Tianyu, the Mermaid Clan Cultivator who was able to defeat Jiayue.

However, he had not expected that Tianyu actually came from the Mermaid Clan's Black Scale Lineage.

"It is said that the strongest prodigy of this generation of the Mermaid Clan comes from the Purple Scale Lineage, while the Mermaid Prince comes from the Gold Scale Lineage."

"The Mermaid Empress's strength is far beyond expectations..."

"Now, even the lowliest and weakest Black Scale Lineage has produced a prodigy like Tianyu."

"This Mermaid Clan already has the momentum to rise."

"As expected of a clan that walked out of that place; after experiencing a long period of silence, signs of another rise have finally appeared."

"This resilience is definitely not something an ordinary clan could possess."

The Sea Giant Clan Great Elder spoke slowly, a look of wonder appearing on his face.

Hearing the words of the Sea Giant Clan Great Elder, the high-ranking member of the Sea Giant Clan before him turned solemn, "Great Elder, my Sea Giant Clan has dominated this Sea Region for tens of thousands of years. The rise of the Mermaid Clan, for our clan, is likely to become no small threat."

"We must find a way to suppress them."

A cold glint appeared in the eyes of the Sea Giant Clan Great Elder, and then he smiled, "We shall discuss this matter after returning to the clan."

That Sea Giant Clan high-ranking member nodded, "Then what about Jiayue? Should we call her back?"

"As the strongest prodigy within our Sea Giant Clan, Jiayue has been treated like the moon surrounded by stars since she stepped onto the path of cultivation, and she has never suffered a loss."

"After all, she and Tianyu had a conflict in the Treasure Land before."

"I am worried that she will have friction with that Tianyu."

Upon hearing this, the Sea Giant Clan Great Elder shook his head and smiled, "No need."

"I understand Jiayue's temperament; she is not that reckless."

"Her desire for self-improvement has always been strong. Having been defeated by Tianyu before, she is likely seeking him out to discuss cultivation."

"There is no need to worry."

Time flew by.

Jiayue had been at Wang Jianqiang's place for twenty days.

Wang Jianqiang looked at the frail-looking Jiayue before him and shook his head with a smile, "Fairy seems to be a bit weaker than I imagined."

Hearing this, Jiayue's competitive spirit was immediately ignited.

A flash of defiance crossed her face, "Once a Sea Giant Cultivator deliberately shrinks their body size, their physique weakens accordingly."

"If I were in my normal state, it would be absolutely impossible for you to defeat me so easily."

"Oh? So confident?"

"I am even being modest by saying that."

"Very well."

Wang Jianqiang laughed, "You feel restricted by the venue, is that it? Since that's the case, I'll give you a chance to turn the tables."

"Do you want to take it?"

"Bring it on." Jiayue showed no fear.

Seeing this, Wang Jianqiang smiled.

With a wave of his palm, a Pill appeared in front of Jiayue, "This Pill can help you recover quickly; take it first."

Upon hearing this, Jiayue took the Pill and swallowed it.

Half an hour later, she had fully recovered.

Wang Jianqiang waved his palm, and a spatial rift appeared before him and Jiayue.

"Follow me."

Wang Jianqiang looked at Jiayue and stepped into the rift.

Jiayue's expression was resolute as she followed him inside.

……

"Has Jiayue not returned yet?"

The Sea Giant Clan Great Elder looked at the clansman before him.

"No."

Hearing the clansman's response, the Sea Giant Clan Great Elder frowned.

It had already been a month.

Even if Jiayue went to spar and exchange pointers with Tianyu, it should be about time, right?

"Great Elder, should we send a message to call Jiayue back?"

Just then, the voice of the person before him reached the ears of the Sea Giant Clan Great Elder.

The Sea Giant Clan Great Elder shook his head.

"I trust Jiayue."

"Since she hasn't returned, she must have her own reasons."

"Let us wait a few more days."

……

Thirty days later.

In Tianyu's residence.

A ripple occurred in the space, and two figures stepped out one after another from the rippling space.

Wang Jianqiang held his head high and chest out, standing proudly.

Jiayue, having shrunk her body size again, followed closely behind him; looking at his back, her beautiful eyes were filled with adoration.

Just like a little fan girl.