Chapter 271: 271. Chapter 271: The Plea of the Old Mermaid Patriarch

271. Chapter 271: The Plea of the Old Mermaid Patriarch

Looking at it now, the way Lanbo died in the original book was truly letting him off too easily.

For someone as heartless and cruel as him, all the evil he wrought should have rebounded upon himself!

Although I am also considered a villain, at least I haven't gone as insane as Lanbo; someone like Lanbo is simply intolerable to the Heavenly Dao.

"Do you still remember any physical characteristics of that person?"

Su Chen couldn't help but ask: "Patriarch, rest assured, this Young Master helps people to the end. Since I have already brought Natasha back to the Mermaid Race, I will not stand idly by regarding your affairs."

After speaking, he cast his gaze toward Natasha, who had already been secretly shedding tears on the side, and returned a comforting smile.

Because she could not speak, and there were no others of her kind on this journey, Natasha was already somewhat sensitive and fragile. Now that she had finally returned to the Mermaid Race, only to face such an outcome, how could she possibly accept it?

Upon hearing this, Aoweide, while moved, hurriedly tried to dissuade him: "We only remember that the man wore red clothes, had a pale complexion, and often wore a pure black cloak. As for anything else, we are not clear."

Su Chen realized, isn't this just like those vampires in the real world? Most of those Spirit Beasts that were taken were likely drained of their blood and died.

Thinking of this, he clenched his fists and said with a chilling expression: "What he did is simply devoid of conscience! Rest assured, this Young Master will definitely make him pay the price he deserves."

"You mustn't, you mustn't. Although that man looks very young, his cultivation is actually exceptionally profound, and the tricks he uses are extremely bizarre. Many powerhouses at the peak of the Quasi-Emperor Realm have been defeated by his hand."

Aoweide hurriedly waved his hands upon hearing this; just thinking of that scene made him not want innocent people to lose their lives because of it.

"Our Mermaid Race is now left with only these old, weak, sick, and disabled. Because of our unique physiological characteristics, we are not suited for the entire race to relocate. As the patriarch, I cannot abandon anyone, so we can only stay here."

Aoweide sighed faintly.

The Mermaid Race's peak combat power had already been captured when that man first arrived. Now, with only a group of the old, weak, sick, and disabled left, it was extremely difficult to relocate the entire race.

"This is the best food our Mermaid Race has. Seeing that our benefactor is full of nobility, you probably don't care for it, but we have nothing else. After the long and arduous journey, I hope our benefactor will not mind."

Following Aoweide's command, many mermaids brought in dishes, mostly shriveled little dried fish or seaweed-like food.

Many of the dried fish were even rock-hard; it was obvious they had been stored for a very long time.

"If you give this food to us, will you still be able to survive?"

Su Chen looked at these things and couldn't help but sigh.

The situation of the Mermaid Race was far more difficult than they had imagined. Even this food was the best they could offer; it was clear they were being pushed to the brink of desperation.

"We still have some left and can barely hold on for a period of time, but the food in this vicinity is becoming scarcer. Even the Spiritual Power is very thin, plants are unwilling to grow, and other tribes cannot find food either."

Aoweide smiled with some embarrassment as he said this.

Their Mermaid Race is known for their beauty; although they have combat power, it is not strong. Compared to the overlords of the land like tigers and lions, or the overlords of the sky like eagles and dragons, their combat power is far too inferior.

They were already living so difficultly, let alone the others.

Su Chen couldn't bear to watch any longer. Natasha was his Spirit Beast now, and her family was equivalent to his own family.

And to see his own family living in such a painful state was something he was unwilling to witness.

Moreover, he had seen the kindness the Mermaid Race had always shown him; he was not a person who would forget favors.

Thinking of this, Su Chen took out some dried meat, Heavenly Dao Fruit, and Supreme Immortal Herb from his Storage Ring and handed them to the Mermaid Race patriarch. "I came here in a hurry and only brought these things. Although it treats the symptoms rather than the root cause, it can solve your urgent needs."

After Su Chen finished speaking, he immediately pushed all the items in front of him toward Aoweide.

Aoweide's eyes widened in excitement the moment he saw one item, and he became more shocked as he looked at the rest, until finally, he was almost too surprised to speak.

One must know that in the current Western Wasteland, the appearance of any one of these items would trigger a frantic scramble across the entire Western Wasteland.

Yet the man in front of him had simply taken out so many, and with such a casual tone, as if he even looked down on these things.

He could see that the man before him had an extraordinary aura, but he hadn't expected his family background to be so formidable.

"These are too precious. You have already brought Natasha back; we cannot be greedy."

Aoweide looked at these items, feeling very reluctant, but still gritted his teeth and refused.

"These are nothing to me. They can only exert their true value if they remain with you."

Su Chen shook his head, disagreeing with his words.

"Grandpa, just take them. Master still has plenty of these things. If they can help you, Master will definitely be very happy."

Lv Luo also couldn't help but say, "Besides, Sister Natasha is very good and often helps us out on a daily basis."

Natasha's eyes were misty with tears as she looked quietly at Su Chen, feeling that a thousand words could not express her gratitude.

No wonder her mother entrusted her to Su Chen. Now, she couldn't help but marvel that her mother's decision was too correct; Su Chen really was a very, very good person.

"Since the benefactor has said so, then I will not stand on ceremony with you. I will accept all these things."

Aoweide sighed and said softly, his eyes already shimmering with tears.

Having stayed in the Western Wasteland for so long, the originally peaceful atmosphere had completely changed; everyone was using unscrupulous means to survive.

Whether human or Spirit Beast, in an extreme environment, they would become extremely selfish and cold.

Aoweide's gaze couldn't help but fall on Natasha, his eyes filled with incomparable love and pain.

Although Natasha was his great-granddaughter, they had only just met.

But the entire Western Wasteland now was like a giant pit of fire; whoever jumped in would be burned to ashes.

Thinking of this, Aoweide hardened his heart, withdrew his gaze, and looked earnestly at Su Chen.

"This benefactor, logically speaking, you traveled thousands of miles to bring Natasha back, and we have accepted so many things from you; we should do our best to repay your kindness, but we truly do not have the ability."

Aoweide said slowly, unable to help but sigh, his eyes already carrying a hint of a plea.

"Is there anything you need help with? Just tell me, and if I can help, I certainly will."

After hearing this, Su Chen immediately looked at Aoweide earnestly and said. (End of chapter)