Looking at the red world around them, Bai Ze spoke.
"Is this the world inside the Kunpeng?"
"Yes."
"The Kunpeng is enormous. Its interior has become a world unto itself. A marvel like this is quite rare."
As he spoke, two specks of light slowly descended from above.
Seeing this, Chen Changsheng also dispelled the bubble protecting everyone.
Splash!
Cui Ling Shuang and the others fell into the water, while the two specks of light formed special marks on Chen Changsheng's and Bai Ze's foreheads.
Examining the strange pattern on his forehead, Bai Ze spoke.
"What is this thing?"
"A mark the Kunpeng gave us. With this mark, we'll be honored guests of the mermen race."
"Mermen?"
Hearing that word, Bai Ze's eyes immediately widened.
"Wait, mermen really exist in this world?"
"Of course. Otherwise, where would the legends come from?"
"In legend, mermen are also called jiaoren. They have human bodies and fish tails, their tears turn into pearls, and eating their flesh preserves eternal youth."
"Most jiaoren are beautiful, with enchanting voices. Once a jiaoren's song bewitches you..."
"It will drag you into the deep sea and eat you."
Chen Changsheng's description sent Bai Ze's tail wagging furiously.
"What are we waiting for, then? Let's get moving!"
"We have to catch one of these things and take it home to raise."
"What's the rush? I've only read about mermen in writings on legends myself. We need to study them slowly."
"You can't eat hot tofu in a hurry. Understand?"
"True. This really isn't something we can rush."
Bai Ze nodded, then looked around and said, "Where are those youngsters?"
"Underwater."
"Damn, then hurry up and fish them out! Leave them soaking any longer and they'll drown."
"How did I forget about that? Their cultivation isn't high enough to