Human-Bait Fish Sashimi

Chapter 128: Human-Bait Fish Sashimi

A beautiful song rose over the river, mournful and plaintive.

The sight left everyone feeling refreshed and at ease.

When the song ended, the River Merfolk drifted even closer to the transport vessel, nearly pressing against its hull. Yet the vessel was too tall for them to climb aboard.

The genderless River Merfolk lingered beneath the ship with resentful, sorrowful eyes, unwilling to leave for a long while.

At this point, one of the immortal seeds on deck faced the three Qi Refinement immortals and boldly asked,

"May I ask, Immortal Elders, what are these River Merfolk doing? Could they be walking right into our net?"

One of the middle-aged-looking Qi Refinement immortals smiled. "They are seeking mates. They are deliberately tempting you."

Another immortal pointed at the River Merfolk below the vessel. "Though these River Merfolk can breed among themselves, they are especially fond of coupling with other races to draw out their vital essence and use it to raise their offspring.

"On any stretch of river inhabited by River Merfolk, passing ships—especially mortal vessels—are easily lured in. More often than not, everyone aboard, male or female, is sucked dry into skeletons and dies."

As soon as those words were spoken, the previously curious crowd paled in alarm. Quite a few even unconsciously took half a step back.

Seeing the expressions change on the faces of the hundred-odd immortal seeds aboard, the middle-aged Qi Refinement immortal said with a smile,

"However, River Merfolk are also a great tonic. It is said that not only does their flesh contain spiritual qi, but if refined into medicine and consumed, it can even increase one's chances of reaching Qi Refinement by a few degrees."

At this, the immortal seeds' varied expressions brightened, and their eyes fixed upon