Lu Ye met the Merfolk Queen's curious gaze in the great hall and cupped his fist in salute. "Li Taibai of the Human Race greets the Queen!"
He did not know what etiquette was proper when meeting the ruler of a race. As long as the intent was conveyed, that was enough.
The Queen spoke, her childish voice carrying through the hall. Lu Ye could not understand her. The merfolk language rose and fell in rich cadences, sounding like song to his ears. Though he could not comprehend it, it was still pleasing to hear.
Yan Miao explained from the side, "The Queen says that the victory in this war was entirely thanks to you. She is very happy that you have come to the Imperial Conch Palace as a guest. During your stay here, aside from a few Forbidden Lands, you may come and go anywhere as you please. If you need anything, do not hesitate to ask. Our race will do its utmost to satisfy you."
Lu Ye nodded. "Many thanks for Your Majesty's kindness!"
The Queen spoke again. After a moment, Yan Miao explained, "The Queen says she would like to purchase more of those Formation Plates from you. In addition, she wishes to ask you to inscribe that special pattern upon more of our people. Our race can offer suitable compensation."
She was referring to the Void Tattooed Spirit Pattern. Apart from the storage treasure under the Queen's control, no one among the Merfolk Race possessed a storage artifact. When Lu Ye had inscribed the Void Tattooed Spirit Pattern upon Bai Lu, it had undoubtedly shown them its convenience.
Lu Ye readily agreed. "No problem!"
When he had arrived earlier and seen that vast Spirit Jade Vein, his heart had already begun to itch. Yet the