Clam Girl

Qin Yi never expected that Yu Shang Yu Feiling had both hinted at "don't peek at the Yu people taking a bath," but in the end, he didn't peek at others, but others ended up watching his live stream.

As dawn broke, Yu Shang pulled Qin Yi away from Winged Human Island as if they were fleeing for their lives.

They went to where the Clam Girl was.

Within the vast outer barrier protected area, surrounding the central Jianmu tree, lies Ten Thousand Li Sea Region inhabited by various races. Among them are winged people, sea monsters, and Clam Girl. They frequently leave the barrier and roam freely, with sea monsters, in particular, often destroying ships and such, as many mortals have witnessed; they are not confined to the forbidden area.

There are even stories of Clam Girl being captured by humans specifically to make pearls...

However, only the Winged People truly interacted with the mainland, forming a channel for communication between the sea and land; other ethnic groups did not venture ashore. Most Sea Clan experienced a significant reduction in combat strength after coming ashore and would not easily venture there.

Most of these groups actually live on the seabed and do not necessarily have islands. For winged peoples and other sky races, islands and trees are essential; but for the Sea Clan, the value of islands is often just for entertaining guests. They themselves do not need land and even despise it.

People from close-knit communities often visit each other, and there are even exchange Town Market.

Setting aside the outside world's bewildered speculation and awe surrounding the so-called "forbidden land," it is essentially just a place where various sea creatures live together. In a sense, it can be regarded as the Dragon Palace and the territory of the Sea Clan centered around it.

"The Clam Girl is delicate and afraid of strangers. She lives on the seabed and does not entertain guests." Yu Shang explained to Qin Yi, "We must go to the Town Market first. They have people in the Town Market who are responsible for exchanging jewelry for goods and sending messages. Only after obtaining their approval can we go to their tribe."

"Uh..." Qin Yi asked, "You've all lived here for generations, are you all neighbors, but you don't seem to have any connection?"

Yu Shang was both amused and exasperated. "Husband, what's wrong with you? This Ten Thousand Li Sea Region is probably no smaller than your Divine Continent. How can you call them all neighbors? Do you consider the Pierced Chest Kingdom and the Gentleman Country as neighbors?"

"Well..."

"Besides, we belong to the Sky Clan. Although we are related to the Sea Clan, we are not under their jurisdiction and have very little contact with them," Yu Shang said. "Actually, I've only heard that the Clam Girl is beautiful, but I haven't seen her much."

Qin Yi became interested. "Is the Clam Girl really beautiful?"

Yu Shang pouted. "Judging from the one or two I occasionally saw in the past, they're not even as good as us Feathered People. Just looking at you, you're so timid and downcast, as if you want to lock yourself up in your clam shell. Who would want to persecute them? I really don't know what's so beautiful about this kind of woman. A woman should at least be generous and confident to be beautiful. The only thing is that opening your clam shell is somewhat like us spreading our wings, which is quite beautiful."

Qin Yi chuckled, then subconsciously touched her pure white wings. She was truly beautiful; the winged people were most proud of their looks. Of course, he... well, he couldn't help but admire her.

Yu Shang then cheerfully took his arm, saying, "Stop touching me, we're almost there. I'll show you the Clam Girl. If you like her, we can always buy a couple to take home as maids."

Qin Yi: "..."

Are you sure a perfectly good clan would willingly sell their maids? Don't assume they're weak just because they look shy.

The Feathered People are a rather heroic and proud race, so it's understandable that they look down on the Clam Girl, who is so delicate and timid. Qin Yi, on the other hand, found it quite interesting; this kind of shy little girl has a unique charm.

No, I absolutely didn't mean that. I just wanted to broaden my horizons.

Before long, a large island came into view. The island was mostly beaches, with many palm-shaped trees. The most peculiar thing was the abundance of tents, each belonging to a different ethnic group, with stalls set up outside. There was no one hawking their wares; it seemed to be a traditional Town Market that had existed for countless years, quite casual and relaxed.

Fish-men, shrimp-men, Turtle Person, bird-men... came and went, each shopping. Some were shopping individually, while others were negotiating big deals on behalf of their tribes; it was quite a lively scene.

Qin Yi looked at the parasols on the beach from afar, where a turtle lay lazily, turning over.

There was also a bald mermaid wearing a headscarf, blowing a conch shell. The sound of the conch shell was melodious and far-reaching, quite pleasant to hear... Several shrimp danced in front of him, swaying and twisting, very cute.

Is this a cultivation Town Market? Or a leisure Town Market...?

Qin Yi couldn't help but laugh out loud.

Since I started my journey through time, I've traveled all over the country and always felt that the trips were worthwhile and eye-opening. It's so interesting.

It's worth including in a painting.

The two landed on the island. Yu Shang, being quite experienced, led Qin Yi directly to a corner where there was a cluster of tents shaped like clam shells.

Outside, several shrimp soldiers and crab generals were setting up stalls, selling various kinds of pearls. It seems that the Clam Girl herself doesn't show herself, but hires other races to help her.

Qin Yi looked at the pearls on the stalls around him, finding them quite interesting. Some were purely decorative, while others possessed mysterious medicinal or Law Treasure properties. For example, he recognized one that, when ground, could bolster courage, making it quite valuable for cultivators who needed to temper their liver and gallbladder.

In a daze, I recalled a childhood idiom, "After eating pearl powder, you're fearless..." If Clam Girl possess this ability, why are they themselves so timid...?

Among these pearls are natural treasures with different effects, such as refreshing the mind and improving eyesight when worn. The variety is quite interesting.

Qin Yi's gaze lingered on the various pearls; his squirrel-like collecting instincts kicked in, and he wanted to buy some more to collect. Just then, he heard Yu Shang say to the merman guarding the gate, "Yu Shang of the Winged Human Race requests an audience with the Clam Girl manager of this place."

The name of Yu Shang caused a stir among the group of Clam Girl tents, with many fish, shrimp, and crabs standing up with respectful expressions.

The Winged Human Race are indeed a powerful race within this forbidden sea area, and Yu Shang is their Saintess, holding an extraordinary position. It's somewhat similar to the situation in the Divine Continent, where Minghe would come forward and request an audience with someone from the Celestial Pivot Divine Palace Minghe, and receive a similar response...

Soon, a weak female voice came from one of the main tents. "Oh, it's Saintess Yu Shang. Please come in, Saintess..."

Yu Shang was about to lead Qin Yi inside, the woman's voice weakly said, "Men and their attendants should not enter."

"Attendant..." Qin Yi stood there speechless, his hands clasped in a gesture of respect. "You might as well call me a demon concubine; I'm used to it anyway. Attendant? Don't I have any dignity?"

Yu Shang Chang raised an eyebrow, about to erupt in anger. Qin Yi quickly pulled her aside and whispered, "Forget it. It doesn't matter whether I go in or not. You go talk business, I'll take a look at these goods outside, I'm quite interested."

Yu Shang pouted. "My Husband is just too nice."

Qin Yi smiled and said, "It's nothing, isn't it better for everyone to get along?"

Yu Shang raised her head. "It is unreasonable Saintess my own Husband to be left outside and treated like a servant by others."

The voice inside became surprised. "Husband?"

Yu Shang replied, "What? You want to get married too?"

The voice inside was silent for a moment, then said in a low voice, "Excuse me, please come in."

Yu Shang glanced at Qin Yi with a half-smile, then lowered her voice. "My Husband is so handsome, that Clam Girl might fall for him at first sight."

Qin Yi was always successful with girls, which made him a little arrogant, and he secretly thought that maybe it really was possible...

Of course, he wasn't shameless enough to say it out loud. He simply smoothed his hair, remained reserved, and followed Yu Shang into the main tent.

As soon as he stepped inside, Qin Yi was so startled that all his sense of wonder vanished.

A huge, plump Clam Girl sat in the main seat, its shells flanking it like a small padded jacket, its excess flesh almost bulging out, its facial features nearly obscured by the pressure...

The Clam Girl sized up Qin Yi and grinned, "The Husband of the Saintess of Yu Shang is indeed handsome."

Yu Shang stared at her blankly. This was nothing like the Clam Girl she had imagined...

Qin Yi almost slapped himself.

We only know there are Clam Girl, but we've forgotten there are Geoduck Clam! (Why are you censors deleting this sentence? Your Geoduck Clam is pornographic, but the Geoduck Clam I eat is a normal species! The Clam Girl here are normal creatures! You deleted the part about eating Ganoderma lucidum, and now you're deleting this part about clams. When did even food become a sensitive word?)