Chapter 213: Merfolk Reef 14

Ji Jiangci gave Ye Xi'an a gentle smile, but when he lifted his gaze toward the merfolk tribe his smile vanished instantly: "Wife, they were about to kill you just now. Even though we promised to rescue the fish pups, there's no need to save them right away."

"A life‑saving favor in a crisis is far more precious than a simple gesture. We'll wait until these merfolk are half‑dead from Tu Mi's attack, then we strike."

When Ji Jiangci, still focused on what he was saying, lowered his head to look at Ye Xi'an, he saw her twisted face staring at him. He suddenly produced a mirror from somewhere and held it up: "Wife, why are you looking at me like that? Did I get wrinkles on my face?"

Seeing Ji Jiangci switch from scheming in a heartbeat to a boyish mode, Ye Xi'an shook her head helplessly, grateful once more that he wasn't the one she had offended.

The Merfolk King, supported by two merfolk, managed to surface again, but the deep scar across his chest was terrifying; he furrowed his brows, bared sharp teeth, and glared ferociously at Tu Mi.

"Hmph, you really aren't honest unless you fight."

Tu Mi, annoyed by wasted words, reached out again, this time demanding ten tears.

"Roar!" the merfolk tribe shouted in unison, clearly a refusal.

"Oh?"

Tu Mi raised an eyebrow, seemingly unsurprised by the answer.

"Then that's a pity."

She lowered her gaze, looking at the fragile little life in her hand, her fingertips gently brushing the pup's cold cheek.

"Such a beautiful little thing, a shame it will die at the hands of its petty kin."

Tu Mi suddenly hurled the fish pup high, and she stood below with a knife, ready to impale it as it fell.

Watching this, the merfolk let out heart‑rending roars, the sudden waves on the sea surface signaled their fury, and Ye Xi'an's heart tightened abruptly.

Damn, we can't wait any longer.

In the next instant, the fish pup that had been descending from the sky appeared directly in Ye Xi'an's arms.

Tu Mi, incredulous, rubbed her eyes, thinking she had seen wrong.

"What did you do?"

Ye Xi'an gave no reply, walked straight to the shore, and handed the dying fish pup to the Merfolk Tribe: "I said I'd save the pup."

The Merfolk King stared blankly at Ye Xi'an; his usually fierce, unruly gaze was now a bit bewildered. He watched Ye Xi'an stride toward Tu Mi, his steps exuding the aura of one in command.

"Tu Mi, you really went too far this time."

Their gazes met, both understanding that this time it would be relentless.

Tu Mi put away her usual flippant demeanor, her face turning cold: "Kill her."

In an instant, various abilities surged toward Ye Xi'an; Ji Jiangci tried to intervene, but Ye Xi'an punched him away: "Jiangci, stay back."

Ji Jiangci, unwilling, scrambled up and charged forward, and at that moment seven abilities struck Ye Xi'an simultaneously, instantly erupting a dazzling white light.

Everyone stared blankly at the scene; the aftershock of the immense power made them think Ye Xi'an was certainly dead.

The next second, an anomaly erupted: the white light not only failed to disperse but began to converge, then burst with a thunderous explosion.

The eight closest to Tu Mi were instantly blown outward; even Ji Jiangci couldn't escape, falling into the sea, but the merfolk promptly used their bodies as cushions, sparing him a terrible crash.

The other eight fared worse; already badly wounded by the blast, they were slammed onto the water surface the next instant, nearly meeting their maker.

The eight, disheveled, scrambled ashore, staring in horror at the frail silhouette on the beach.

"How can a female's ability be offensive!" Tu Mi's face turned pale, clearly the recent events had exceeded her understanding.

One must know that Zhu Shen Xing's females possess only Space System and Mental System abilities; Space System stores items, Mental System surveys situations, none are offensive—so what was Ye Xi'an doing just now?

Consider that it was an attack by seven seventh‑level ability beasts; how could she have withstood it, let alone blast them all away?

Ye Xi'an's face remained cold as she stepped toward Tu Mi; though her gait was slow, it exuded the aura of death.

Her cherry‑red lips barely opened: "You waste your abilities; you could be stronger, yet you're bound by petty gains. This time I'll show you exactly how Mental Power and Space are used!"

Having said that, Ye Xi'an flickered behind Tu Mi.

A warm breath made Tu Mi's back stiffen; she turned to look behind like a ghost, but before she could see clearly, Ye Xi'an flickered to her front and clamped her neck.

"Want to experience free fall?"

Ye Xi'an's voice was like a demonic murmur; Tu Mi shook her head in terror, no longer the arrogant demeanor she once had.

"Ye Xi'an, let me go, I'll give you all my money!"

"We're family! You wouldn't really let those merfolk kill me, would you?"

"Ye Xi'an...."

Ye Xi'an, irritated, said: "Shut up."

"Don't worry, I won't kill you, but punishment is necessary."

Ye Xi'an drew threads of mental power to hoist the eight, then gave a vigorous swing; the few shot out like meteors, beginning free fall at their apex, and just as they were about to plunge into the water, a pitch‑black hole opened beneath them.

They fell in, then dropped again from the highest point, repeatedly; by the time Ye Xi'an deemed the punishment sufficient, the few had already fainted.

Ji Jiangci stepped forward and kicked a few: "Wife, are you sure you won't kill them? I'm afraid they'd become a lingering threat."

Ye Xi'an naturally understood that one must eradicate the roots, yet she and Tu Mi hadn't reached the point of needing to kill.

"Fine, after all they're the same clan; Zhu Shen Xing currently needs strength, killing her brings no benefit. If she dares provoke me again, killing her won't be too late."

Ye Xi'an shook her head at Tu Mi, returning another merfolk pup to the tribe.

"Alright, I've rescued the pup for you; you should now keep your promise."

The merfolk began to stare at each other, while the Merfolk King stared blankly at Ye Xi'an.

Ye Xi'an frowned, thinking the merfolk were about to renege: "Hey! Where are my tears? If you don't give them, don't blame me for throwing you all out!"

The merfolk trembled, then began to whimper, fake crying with a wuwu sob.

The Merfolk King recovered, awkwardly explaining to Ye Xi'an: "We merfolk are born with few tears; give us a moment, it'll be fine soon!"

Soon after, the aloof Merfolk King also joined the fake‑crying troupe.

On the sea surface, only the upper bodies of the merfolk clung to each other in pairs, their cries unbearably tragic—a scene indescribably bizarre.

Ye Xi'an closed her eyes, unable to watch any longer; as time passed, she, barely able to bear it, smashed the nearby reef, startling the merfolk.

The merfolk secretly watched Ye Xi'an's expression, sensed something off, immediately stopped the fake crying and turned to brawl, fists landing on flesh, with bang‑bang sounds everywhere.

Enough!